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Where to eat American food in Isle of Palms: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what American restaurants to try in Isle of Palms. Bordered by pristine beaches and a network of marsh creeks, the barrier island of Isle of Palms has been a vacation spot since the late 19th century when it was only accessible by ferry. In 1929, a bridge was built, which opened up the island to more than just local residents. Today, it’s the island’s great fishing, beaches and golf that provide a few of the magnets for visitors. With a laid-back, easy going, resort lifestyle, the most popular fashion statement is flip-flops and a t-shirt. Isle of Palms is a great place to gear down from a hectic lifestyle.
The magnificent stretch of beach on Isle of Palms is both photogenic and fun. Once you’ve done your obligatory sunbathing and beachcombing at the Isle of Palms County Park Beach, head to nearby Charleston, a 30-minute drive away, which has historic sites, landmarks, shopping districts, golf courses and family attractions like The South Carolina Aquarium and Fountain Walk, a new dining, entertainment and shopping complex nearby.
For golfers, the Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms features two 18-hole courses designed by Tom Fazio and there are several more excellent layouts on the mainland, including Patriots Point and Charleston National Country Club.
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10. Coastal Provisions
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Upscale dining featuring Chops, Seafood, and Hand Crafted Cocktails in a relaxed environment with Coastal and Low Country influences. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lounge fare seven days a week year round. Outdoor terrace dining available. Open fo
Reviewed By Lilhoff70
Sat on the patio for dinner. Had a wonderful steak dinner with excellent service. Wet nice view of the resort pool. Thank you! I'm so pleased to hear you had such a great experience. It means a lot to us that you took the time to share this feedback!
9. Coconut Joe's Beach Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1037 reviews
Coconut Joe's is a family-friendly restaurant right on the beach. We have a wide range of entrees on our menu: burgers, seafood, Caribbean specialties, entree salads, wraps, and plenty of choices for the children. During the season, we have live music at
Reviewed By Mike58318
Great location,close to the pier ,within walking distance of the county park ,could be so good but was not .I hate giving negative reviews however the food here was sub par . We came off the beach around 1pm looking for a snack only ,I Ordered the crab dip appetizer and my wife ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer ,both tasted like poorly prepared boxed appetizers from Costco.The crab dip in particular was just plain sorry,and the coconut shrimp was no better .Service was acceptable until a table of eight sat next to us , we never got asked for a drink refill etc. after that .Two days later we walked right by this place looking for a snack and found a nice taco place nearbyGosh, Mike, Iâm glad you got some good food from our neighbor. Iâm very surprised at your complaint about the quality of our appetizers, though. People usually RAVE about our coconut shrimp, especially, and having made thousands of them myself, I can assure you that every step is done by hand. I will for sure check in with the kitchen & see what went wrong! Iâm so sorry you were disappointed!
8. Morgan Creek Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 993 reviews
Morgan Creek Grill, located in the Isle of Palms Marina, offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway and surrounding Lowcountry marshes from our waterfront dining rooms and the Upperdeck Bar & Grill. Fresh seafood, choice steaks and
Reviewed By Timmer07
We went early on a Sunday afternnon. Wanted to have a drink and a snack at the Creekside Grill which is the outdoor drink an d dining area, but it was too crowded. Here is where it got a little interesting:Too crowded at Creekside so we went upstairs to the Morgan Creek Dining Area. It was 4:52 pm. The dining area did not open until 5:00 pm. Well, the bar was active in the dining area so we asked a rather disinterested hostess if we could put in our names with her and sit at the dining room bar. We were told we could not and could go down to the bar outside and get a drink and then come back at 5:00. We explained that it was too busy so she pointed to a waiting chair in the dining room. So, we waited. After that four more small groups came in and were immediately seated at 5:01 pm. Normally I won't make a stink about little things like this but I asked the hostess if I could speak to the manager. She said he was busy, but could seat us right away, as if she knew why I was asking for her boss. After she took a few trays off from some other guests (outside!) she then finally took us to arguably the worst table on the dining room deck. We said that this wouldn't work but was informed that the table next to that was "reserved." So, we just sat down and figured it didn't matter anymore - we probably wouldn't come back after this anyway. Pros: I had some delicious fish tacos. Probably cod, grilled nicely with a delicious mixture of onions, cilantro, aoili and other small diced veggies. Our server, Tyler, did a really good job taking care of us. The live music was really good!Cons: My wife had a very mediocre chicken sandwich, which you could get at a McDons. In addition to that mentioned above, five minutes after we ordered our drinks a table of four loud, obnoxious drunks came in and sat next to us. I realize the restaurant has little control over this, but if you were in our shoes you would either join them or eat quick and leave. We chose the latter because we were looking for a more relaxing dinner. Pricing was a little higher than would be warranted for such average quality.Overall, if you wanted a nice, relaxing time on the marina this could be a very nice place to go. Simply go earlier in the day for Creekside and later in the day for Morgans Creek dining. We will probably give them another chance in the future. Mistakes do happen and businesses should have a second chance to correct them.
7. Boathouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1011 reviews
Reviewed By patb360
Our meal exceeded our expectations from the drinks and raw oysters, outstanding hush puppies with house made butter, grilled fresh grouper, collard greens and house made key lime pie. I recommend it without reservation. After dinner you can go up on the deck and enjoy the sunset and dolphins! There is indoor or outdoor seating whatever you like. Really first class place that doesnât require dressing up!
6. The Refuge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Renee M
We came here straight from the airport-lovely looking restaurant, friendly service and interesting lunch menu at a fair price. We should have stopped there. Took the family for our farewell dinner. A big disappointment The server was friendly , however,everything else about the service was poor. The timing was non existent. Too long between courses. The Mains came out one by one. The shrimp pesto was over sauced (as was the mozzarell app and gelatinous, fish and chips were okay.Below par in every aspect when compared with other Isle of Palm Restaurants
5. Luke 'n Ollie's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By wwfrench
Nice little pizza joint in the IOP strip. Very friendly staff and good NY style pizza! I like my crust thin but this was still good . On the weekends this place can get packed! They do carry out also
4. Sea Biscuit Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 798 reviews
Reviewed By Lester L
Wow! Great food and service in a very beachy atmosphere including local artists work. Be prepared for cash only, but who cares when the experience is so fantastic!
3. Long Island Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 737 reviews
We serve the freshest seafood 7 days a week. Opened in 1986, locally owned and operated. lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch
Reviewed By 672juanitas
Early dinner, no reservations, but since it was early we were able to immediately get a table. Hunter, our waiter was awesome, made sure we had everything we needed. Food was amazing, if you are every in the area, please try out one of IOP great restaurant. Downtown is good but a local place on the island worth trying.. Thanks for a great dinner
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2. Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3016 reviews
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen specializes in local seafood, if we cannot source it locally it is sourced off the East Coast of the USA! We do not serve seafood from any other area. We of course never serve any imported seafood. We truly believe in supporting Am
Reviewed By Bahamababes
We had a birthday girl who was originally from Charleston who wanted to go back there to celebrate. Nothing like the food in South Carolina and Acme did not disappoint! Everything was fresh and deliciously preparedâfish, shrimp or oystersâdidnât matter. All were delicious. Very casual decor and laid back atmosphere. Welcoming and attentive staff. Be sure to save room for dessert! We tried several with multiple spoons and the coconut cream pie was SO good I think I will start my meal with it the next time I am here to visit. Truly a great choice if you just want good food served by good people.
Isle of Palms Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Isle of Palms
1. Burtons Grill & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 588 reviews
Upscale Dining in a Casual Environment. Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Children's menus available. Happy Hour daily from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Reviewed By LaVondilyn
I am impressed. No, seriously impressed. My husband and I had dinner here for our wedding anniversary last month and loved it. We loved it so much, we came back and celebrated my sister's birthday! And, I came back without him for lunch, but don't tell him ;) At this point, I'm just looking for reasons to celebrate so we can make reservations at Burtons...The service is always stellar. The servers are knowledgeable and you can tell they've been trained to intentionally engage. They make the experience even more enjoyable!And the food is delicious and well-prepared...consistently. Each time I tried something new from the menu, and each time the meal was lovely. And, as a Vegetarian (pescatarian), there are a number of options for me, which I love. Plus, they will almost prepare anything you ask, and any way you ask. That's a part of their service culture. Brilliant! Lastly, and most importantly to me, because everything is made fresh, they can steer clear of allergens for you. That sealed the deal for me. I am allergic to both blue crab and coconut oil. They asked about allergies each visit, and prepared my meals accordingly...and even served them on square plates so there was no confusion at the table. Nice! I truly enjoy Burtons. It's quickly becoming our new favorite place to dine.
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