Always great food at the Edison. Good service and a cozy spot to grab something delicious. Lots of seasonal options on the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Gotta admit - I struggled with this one. I ended up getting the West Indies seafood chowder for an appetizer. It was...good...not great. Had a slight kick to it (spice wise) but very little evidence of actual seafood in it. After much debate about what to get for a main course (and after seeing what other patrons got at the bar where I sat), I decided to get the Moroccan salad with salmon. Again...it was good...not great. I cook way better salmon at home on a cedar plank over real charcoal, so maybe I'm being unfair here? I dunno. The salad itself was heavy on arugula, which I'm not a huge fan of. Which is odd, because I love the flavor of pepper! Anyway, the menu made it sound like it was more fennel-oriented, so... Ended up capping off the meal with the blackberry key lime pie. It was quite tasty. Not the best key lime pie I've ever had, but good. As to the atmosphere, it's nice. My girlfriend has actually convinced me several times that we shouldn't come here because we weren't dressed well enough. Well, let me just say: I saw several guys here wearing jeans, fishing shirts, and ball caps and they fit right in. So: not stuffy at all! Bottom line, it's a good, not great place to grab a meal. I love that it's off the beaten path (i.e., not close to Folly Road). Will def come back with my girlfriend next time. Might try the swordfish or maybe the meatballs next time. read more

Edison James Island - Bar emptied quickly - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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They did do a great job given it is next to some street that gets traffic even though it's a side street. Cute patio area. We went to celebrate our anniversary (put that in the res) and they congratulated at checkin. Service was friendly and attentive. Dog friendly patio! We saw a lot of families with young kids. I jad the steak fries which I really did not think were a stand out. The taco appetizer was good and different. The food was not as.memorable as I had read. May give it a second chance. read more

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There is a gravel parking lot that makes getting to Edison fairly easy. They have a nice patio decoration with Edison bulbs outside with minimal tables. This is far enough away from downtown and the main sections of James Island that you don't need to worry about traffic (unless school is in session then it can be a bit much.) Upon entry there was a very weird smell (perhaps a strong cleaning product) that was off putting but otherwise, the restaurant itself is visually pleasing. My friend and I were sat at a two-top by the window where we started the evening off with a bottle of red wine and the Fromage & Fig app. Both of these (pictured) were delicious! We continued with the Moroccan salad and Blackstrap Braised Beef Short Ribs. I thought the salad was light, flavorful, and refreshing. Personally, I did not care for the bbq sauce on the short rib and thought it took away from the dish. (Yes I realize that's where the dish gets its name. The grits and Brussels sprouts as the side dish were very good however. Overall prices on the menu are fair and about what you expect to pay in Charleston. Our server, Samantha, was an absolute sweetheart! She was super knowledgeable of the menu and had solid recommendations (like adding salmon to the Moroccan salad!). Def request her if you want a positive experience. read more

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Omg. I feel like I hadn't had a meal this good in so long. This was unreal. The staff was also extremely friendly, gave us bar recommendations and our friend a complimentary dessert of her choosing. The bacon wrapped dates were insane. So good. I think about them weekly now. And we all got the same entree cause we heard how good it was from staff there as well as a friend's mom. This place did not disappoint. read more

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I have been going to this amazing place since it opened. They are so amazing in all that they have done to make this place so perfect. The ambience is amazing, the outdoor space is beautiful. I love to sit at the bar with the sweet patient bartenders!! Joel the chef has always amazed me with his perfect unique menu and I am never disappointed. Also they have great parking. read more

Absolutely Delightful Experience at Edison James Island! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm, friendly service and a cozy, modern atmosphere that immediately set the tone for a fantastic meal. The menu was creative and well thought out, with fresh, flavorful ingredients in every unique dish. We especially loved the shrimp cavatelli and the AHmazing braised short ribs perfectly cooked over Gouda grits with crunchy onion rings and beautifully presented. The cocktails were inventive and well-balanced, and the dessert was the perfect ending to an unforgettable dining experience. We got the Chocolate Dome with the table side hot Carmel poured over top! The Blood Orange cheesecake was very good but some chocolate drizzle on there would have taken it to the next level. Edison is a true gem on James Island--whether you're a local or just visiting Charleston, this place is well worth a visit. Open only 4-9pm so definitely call for reservations. Outdoor seating is available and well spaced out. Ample gravel parking. We'll definitely be back! read more

This is such a cool little place tucked away on James Island. This was my first visit and I really enjoyed it. Our waitress Paula was great and did an amazing job explaining and recommending some of her favorites. I had the Pho tacos and Bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer, Mexican shrimp pasta (it was a special), and the Blackberry Key Lime pie. Everything was great and I will definitely be returning!! read more

Edison James Island - Blackberry-Key Lime Pie - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Excellent, upscale food, yet casual restaurant that is off the beaten path. You can find Edison's not far out of the way, but clearly off the beaten path, in an older neighborhood on James Island. Edison's is a Quiet Atmosphere so you can hear conversation, with tables not sitting on top of each other. There is also outdoors, that would be really nice in the spring/fall or after the sun goes down. Service was very friendly, although we both thought the food came out a little to quickly for us to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere and conversations. The wife and I split 2 appetizers that included: 1. Vietnamese Pho Tacos. This is exactly as described, a bowl of Pho, (Without the broth), with small chunks of Pork, glass noodles, cilantro, sprouts, ginger aioli, sriracha and a splash of Hoisin Sauce. The wife claimed it to be the best Taco she ever had, and would have been happy just with a few of these for her main dinner 2. A plate of perfectly fried oysters, on a bed of corn remoulade, with a spicy pickled okra we both really liked, and a spicy yellow sriracha. This was a well-balanced yummy dish. For our main dinner the wife ordered the Pan Seared Scallops. The jumbo scallops had a great sear and served at the right temperature. They were served on toasted pearl pasta and a green potato-leek puree. I can't ever remember having toasted pearl pasta, but they added a good and unique texture I ordered the Blackstrap Braised Beef Short Ribs. Something else new and amazing to my pallet was Blackstrap BBQ. These Short Ribs were as tender as can be, and the BBQ sauce had a wonderful Salty yet sweet flavor. The bed of Gouda grits was creamy and out of this world. There were bits of crispy Brussels sprouts that was perfect with the BBQ sauce. And to top this all of there were real homemade onion rings. I just loved this dish All and all a wonderful dinner. read more

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Great little local spot with warm and inviting service. I highly recommend trying the moroccan salad with arugula and shaved fennel, it's a new favorite of mine. If you're ever in there on a Wednesday ask for Samantha, she's a totally gem. read more

I would get a solid 3.5. I came here on a Wednesday with my mom, which is wine Wednesday so all bottles of wine are half price which was a great deal. We sat on the patio in May so it was a really nice night. Beware of the bugs with all of the lights once the sun goes down though. We did end up having to move inside. I had, the braised short ribs which was decent. It came on grits so the texture was an interesting one. With nothing substantial to crunch on it was a very mushy dish. My mom had the Moroccan salad with salmon, which was delicious. Our server was amazing and helped us move inside after the bugs came out. When we did decide to move inside, we ended up getting the chocolate bulb, which was a very pretty presentation! read more

Edison James Island - Moroccan Salmon* - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Food was cold, and server was slow. The prices are really high compared to other restaurants. I would not recommend this restaurant as a regular place to visit. read more

excellent and varied menu with friendly staff and usually good service. Have been here literally dozens of times and have always enjoyed it. read more

After walking through James Island Park for a few hours, we were tired and hungry and sort of stumbled onto The Edison at their 4 pm opening. We were heartily greeted by Joshua, who made it great - so much fun! He explained so many of the dishes to us and that actually made it hard to decide (haha) but was truly very helpful. We shared the Fromage & Fig, goat cheese and fig jam, absolutely delicious. Our main courses were the Shrimp Cavatelli and the Braised Beef Short Ribs. Both outstanding. Don't miss this experience! We will return! ( and try to get a table serviced by Joshua - it really makes it great) read more

Abby as our server did a terrific job. Great explanation of the dishes offered and suggesting why she liked ones over others. Its our 5th time there and food is consistently good. Terrific sauces with perfectly cooked meat and fish. Ambiance was pleasant and never felt rushed even though there was a crowd. We'll always go back and ask for Abby. read more

Lovely little local restaurant on the outskirts of Charleston (James Island) with delicious food and impeccable service. The menu was creative and well executed with fresh ingredients. The staff was full of Southern charm and made us feel welcome. read more

We just can't get enough of this hidden gem. From the moment you walk in you are welcomed as a member of family. The staff is amazing and interior is great. The food is just flat out amazing. The steak frites can compete with any in Charleston. The flavoring was excellent and price was jaw dropping. Poke bowl is to die for. Support this amazing place! read more

Edison James Island - Kids chicken breast and mom had tuna - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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How did I miss this place? Great food and close to Folly. It is am absolute must. It is southern food meets a real chef to create something special. A big focus on local ingredients. I loved my swordfish dinner, which is only available in season. So fresh that I could have cut myself on the sword. Haha. My wife's shrimp and cavelli was amazing. A delicate sauce that brought out the flavor of the shrimp. This is worth a trip here alone. My daughter said that she had the best fried chicken and waffles ever! Since she has been tasting them for a while now, she has a point of view. read more

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We had the charcuterie app, the salmon and the short ribs. Wednesdays are half off wine bottles. The wine is a decent deal, the rest, I'm not sure it's worth the hype. Charcuterie cheeses weren't artisan cheeses, but more so prepackaged grocery bought sliced variety pack. The ribs had ok texture but the sauce was straight up barbecue off of a bottle. I would have expected something just a touch more refined. My wife says the salmon was under seasoned. We have been to this place multiple times before and keep trying to say it's better than what it really is, unfortunately. Don't think will be back with all the options around JI. The service was very laid back and although it's not an ideal place for a date due to noise level, it is great place to come and chat. No one will rush you off the table. read more

Great neighborhood dining location. Their atmosphere is on the upscale side and they offer a nice wine and beer menu. Their menu is full of casual dining choices and prepared to perfection. For the tourist, you have a chance to taste some local flavors. On nice days, there is outdoor seating. Our dinner experience was pretty good, although the server did not hear me order a soup with my dinner. The pasta was perfectly al dente. read more

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Would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. Not quite worthy of 4. Ambiance is nice. I enjoy the renovated house style restaurant. Went Friday evening and was able to get two seats at the bar. Bartender was friendly but interesting that there is no liquor available. Ordered the chowder and the braised short rib and grits. Chowder was good. Wouldn't order again. Braised short ribs with the grits was good but would not order again. But it lacked a certain distinction to warrant price tag.The flavors were slightly muddled. Nothing that cut through and left me impressed. Almost forgot. Had a slice of the key like pie for dessert. This I would not recommend. Too dense to an almost gummy quality. Supposed to be blackberry combination from key lime pie but that left much to be desired. Friend ordered the steak frites. Was unimpressed by cook quality. Brown ring on outside and overly raw on inside. Would like to see more care for the dishes. Overall would come here but maybe just for a glass of wine read more

Truly impressed with the quality of the food and service. Love that it's a neighborhood place with a cozy feel.

Recommend a reservation, not a large location. Service was fast, accommodating, and able to offer suggestions to all. From flank steak to burgers, all served hot and delicious. A hidden oasis of really good food. read more

Wonderful atmosphere for a date! Service was wonderful, our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. The Thai chicken noodle soup and seafood chowder were great. Mahi Mahi and shrimp cavatelli were both light and delicious. Will be back when back in town visiting friends! read more

Edison James Island - Mahi Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Edison is AMAZING! Very comfortable place: great staff who are attentive. Definitely get a reservation and go on Wednesday for half priced wines. Also, the Mahi Mahi main is a MUST!! read more

Edison James Island - Steak frites - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Blown away by this restaurant! Can't believe I didn't make it there sooner! Atmosphere is perfect for date night or a nicer night out with family or friends. It's just a bit of an industrial decor (hence the name) but feels cozy and the outdoor space is just charming. Service was great, staff was attentive and checked in on us frequently and felt like they were adding a personal touch in the conversations. Food was incredible. The Thai chicken noodle soup was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The fromage & fig appetizer came with the right amount of bread and was an explosion of rich flavors - our server told us this was also often ordered for dessert. The Tuscan chicken gnocchi was flavorful and a generous portion. The Moroccan salmon salad was a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, salty, and crunchy with a large piece of salmon. I already can't wait to come back! The brunch menu also looks super creative! read more

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Service, wine, food and atmosphere. Nice local restaurant very few tourist. Excellent selection ofw

This little gem is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood on James Island. I love the vibe of the restaurant - very clean, bright, fancy, and full of people pretty dressed up/celebrating occasions. The menu is super unique and offers a variety of foods and prices. We started with the Tandoori skewers which were fantastic. I ordered the Edison grilled cheese, which was OK, but nothing special. It was described as a truffle butter grilled cheese, but I didn't taste any truffle in the dish. The herb fries were fantastic and came out piping hot. My husband got the seafood and grits which he described as 10/10. Our server convinced us to try their famous Edison bulb dessert, which I thought was very fairly priced at $10. A chocolate bulb covers a scoop of ice cream on top of a brownie. The server pours hot caramel over the chocolate bulb which then melts into a delicious mess. I loved the theatrics of the dessert and of course it was also delicious. This would be a fun place to celebrate a birthday/anniversary! Service was outstanding - I felt so welcomed and it seemed like the servers were passionate about their jobs. read more

Edison James Island - Grilled Cheese + Seafood and Caribbean Shrimp & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This place is a hidden gem . The food was great, the place was great and plenty of parking, and the staff excellent. Our waitress Savannah was so accommodating, and recommended many homerun dishes. Def, on my saved list next time visiting Folly!! read more

We had a nice time here, a little different than we expected. The layout is a little confusing when you first walk in, but the service was good and the food was interesting. The tacos for instance were really tasty with the glass noodles making me wonder why more places don't add an asian flair to their tacos. The salmon entree was good as well. Since they are located close to a school they can't have a full bar, but they do have beer and wine. Not too fancy but a step up from other places. read more

Finally dropped in for dinner here after passing restaurant for years and the experience was extraordinary. Samantha explained specials and offered sincere service with a friendly approach. John made the visit very special with conversation at the bar. Food was exceptional and reasonably priced. Highly recommend this hidden jewel read more

If you live on James island you don't have to go down town for amazing food...it's right here...Joel and his well trained staff will warm your heart as soon as you walk in the door and the food and attentiveness will not fail and will blow you away! The variety and diversity of the menu will cause you to want everything, so bring a crew so you can share. The wine and beer selection will not disappoint you as it has many selections for many tastes. The kids menu even had salmon on it with wonderful side choices . Don't deny yourself.. just get there!!! read more

Edison James Island - Short Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Ambiance. Waitstaff. Owner. Food. Allowed dogs! Started this review 2 years ago and it never posted so it's not current. Lol whoops read more

I went here with my husband and my parents when we visited them in Folly Beach. It was only a 13 minute drive. They had local beer options and some nice wine options. They do half off bottles of wine on Wednesdays which is nice. My Mom had the chicken harissa special. Chicken thighs with harissa and couscous. It wasn't very spicy which is nice. My Dad had the burger. My husband had the chicken and waffles and I had the short ribs. The portions are pretty large, we easily will get two meals out of the dishes. I also ordered the pistachio and strawberry crepes for dessert. It was pretty intensely sweet, but I was really thrilled to see a southern restaurant taking a chance like this. If crepes aren't your thing, they have several other sweet options. There is a patio outside with twinkle lights that looks lovely for next time. Things to consider, they don't have a liquor license because they are very close to a school, it can be quite loud (all three of the people I was with wear hearing aids), so it can be tough to hear. And, they discourage substitutions on their dishes unless there is an allergy. read more

Highly recommend going to the Edison on James Island. The food and service was fantastic! (As a party of 5), we are quite picky about our food and service, but Joshua ensured we had everything we needed. read more

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I need to dine here more often! Such a charming place, both inside and on the cute patio. The service is incredibly friendly - we felt like we were visiting kind neighbors. The menu is eclectic and interesting. We kept it simple tonight with a delicious mushroom melt sandwich, hamburger and soup. The Edison light bulb dessert is a show stopper! I've had multiple views of it on Instagram. Plus it's very delicious! This restaurant is a very special local treasure - don't miss it! read more

Edison James Island - Mushroom melt - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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absolutely fabulous food in my opinion. Very unique not run-of-the-mill. The owner is the chef and the staff is experienced. It's also very busy and seems to be heavy to local customers not tourists. Quiet residential neighborhood plenty of parking great option Especially liked the goat cheese and fig spread on the croissants as an appetizer. I would get it every time read more

Favorite restaurant on James island! It was right down the street so incredibly convenient. There's outdoor seating which is great if you don't might the heat. We ended up sitting indoors since it was June. Indoor can get a little stuffy so don't worry about bringing a jacket. We started off with some appetizers which really set us up for high expectations. We went with the Tandoori Chicken Skewers which had a refreshing raita sauce (Indian yogurt sauce). If you are unfamiliar with it, I would say it's similar to tzatziki but a thinner consistency. We also ordered the Salmon Rillette which was topped with capers and came with crisp pita chips. Super light and delicious! We also ordered the Vietnamese Pho Tacos which was actually fairly spicy! If you're craving pho but don't want to down a bowl of steaming pho in this heat, these tacos are a great alternative. Now after these apps I wasn't expecting my entree to outshine but boy was I wrong. I ordered the Blackstrap Braised Beef Short Ribs -- WOW. I don't think I've ever had a more tender and flavorful short rib in my life. It was so juicy and just melted in my mouth. It paired well with the bbq sauce and the smoked gouda grits. The cherry on top was the two crispy onion rings -- well seasoned and added that perfect bit of crunch. I will be coming back here specifically for this dish. Not only was the food absolutely delicious and worth the price, but our waitress was so friendly and attentive. She really made us feel at home. I can't wait until the next time I'm back in town so I can try the rest of the menu! read more

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The Edison is somewhat hidden on James island but the food and service are great. Not busy on weeknights.

We called Edison after arriving on James Island late - pretty much a shot in the dark on a Thursday night, but much to our delight, they had a table "if we could get there quick" - wonderful after a long drive down from Asheville. Table service was friendly and very professional. Promptly seated in a crowded dining area - "busy", but not so noisy that we could not have a private conversation. Started with the Pho Tacos - tasty but a bit short on the pork. She had the Tuna Poke Bowl, I had the Short Ribs - both dishes we delish; great flavors, perfect portions, WOW!! No bar service, only beer and wine. The wine list is good, but when you are looking for a dirty martini and glass of fine wine is just not the same, no matter how good it is - that costs them a star. The so-so appetizer did not help either, but the entrees were outstanding - great food and a fiar value. We will definitely be back soon. read more