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- MMariaVIPCharlotte •31 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was great, service amazing and the cocktails were spot on.More infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had the meatballs and the shrimp for appetizers and they were both amazing! Then we had the short rib pasta special which was delicious. Very fun and enjoyable dinner!More infoChurch and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- SSharonVIPSouth Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat experience and great service. We totally enjoyed it.More infoOak Steakhouse - CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- TthomasVIPDallas - Fort Worth •46 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoVery good pasta and apps pizza just ok, service was good we had an experienced waiter , dessert was just ok as well, Enjoyed coffee service choicesMore infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- AAnsonVirginia •44 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFabulous! Good was delicious, service excellent, atmosphere perfect, and the restaurant is beautiful! Highly recommend!More infoPeninsula GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.6
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Discover James Island
Surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, James Island is home to a number of dining options, especially if you’re yearning for fresh seafood. You can enjoy crab legs, fish tacos or lobster bisque in a relaxed atmosphere at one of the island's many casual seafood restaurants. As a part of South Carolina's Lowcountry, James Island offers a number of spots where you can enjoy shrimp and grits, crab soup or Lowcountry boil, which is a steam pot stuffed with shrimp, sausage and corn. Given its Southern location, it’s no surprise that James Island is also home to barbecue joints where you can sample beef brisket and chopped pork. Alongside these traditional American restaurants, you can also find authentic Italian restaurants and Mexican taquerias.
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