Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021

RESTAURANT GUIDE
Exceptional Wine • Champagne • Craft Beer
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Located in Old Village Mt. Pleasant
115 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
858.401.2732
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Pearlz Oyster Bar (D) 153 East Bay St., 577-5755;
(WA) 9 Magnolia Rd., 573-2277. Fun, eclectic
locations serving the freshest seafood in a casual dining
atmosphere. Oysters prepared raw on the half shell, baked
Rockefeller-style, fried or steamed are served all day.
Lunch & dinner daily.
The Royal Tern (J) 3005 Maybank Hwy., 718-3434.
Nestled in the heart of Johns island, The Royal Tern is an
elevated neighborhood eatery with daily seafood specials
and inspired cuisine. Chef David Pell provides guests
with an array of freshly-prepared seafood and steaks as
well as seafood towers, carpaccios and tartares from the
raw bar. Open for dinner Monday-Saturday.
T.W. Graham & Co. (McClellanville) 810 Pinckney St.,
843-887-4342. A charming, old-timey restaurant in the
fishing village of McClellanville that only uses fresh catch
for their platters of grilled and golden fried seafood, along
with house-made sides and pies. Lunch Tuesday-Sunday,
lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.
Southern
82 Queen (D) 82 Queen St., 723-7591. A swanky bar
& intimate courtyard make this refined Southern spot a
special-occasion favorite. Favorites include grilled salmon,
seared duck breast, Carolina crab cakes and seasonal
mussels. Excellent wine list. Lunch & dinner daily.
Slightly North of Broad (D) 192 East Bay St., 723-
3424. Delicious, upscale food like grilled Carolina quail,
oyster stew and shrimp and grits in a casual setting.
Lunch, Mon-Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat and Sun.
Virginia’s on King (D) 412 King St., 735-5800. Upscale
yet relaxed atmosphere serving up traditional fare like fried
chicken, deviled crab, po’boys and an array of side dishes.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.
Steaks
Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill (D) 14 North Market St.,
737-8700. “The next generation of steakhouses” coined by
those in the know of beef trends, Burwell’s serves up choice
cuts of beef, including Wagyu hanger steak, along with local
seasonal vegetables and sustainable seafood. Great location
on the Market. Full bar. Dinner nightly.
Grill 225 (D) 225 East Bay St., 266-4222. Upscale and
fancy with private booths and white-jacketed service, serving
up prime USDA steaks and select seafood entrees. Lunch
& dinner daily.
Halls Chophouse (D) 434 King St., 727-0090. Familyowned
and high-end dining with a rich interior setting and
impeccable service, offering up steaks cooked to perfection
and choice seafood dishes. Dinner nightly, Saturday lunch
and Sunday gospel brunch with signature steaks and
Southern favorites.
Oak Steakhouse (D) 17 Broad St., 722-4220. Upscale
steakhouse fare in an impeccable setting, serving certified
Angus beef and freshly-caught seafood. Award-winning
wine list. Dinner nightly.
The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary (KS) 1 Sanctuary
Drive., 768-6253. Rich mahogany sets the tone for this
upscale eatery, serving up choice dry aged beef and fresh
local seafood from an ever-changing menu. Dinner Tue-Sat.
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