The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, with a nice balance between casual and authentic. The food was fresh and full of flavor -- especially the octopus, which tasted homemade and perfectly balanced. The portions were generous, and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. You can really tell they care about quality and tradition. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. P.s. Zhanna you're the best read more

The food was impeccable at Philosophia. Very fresh and portion sizes were large enough to share 2 entrees and a salad between 3 people. It's a cozy spot, not too large and has a chill atmosphere with nice mood lighting. I will say, the only reason for 4 stars is our server was not very attentive. We had to wave her down to get our food order in and she really did not come back to check on us once. The support staff was on it though like refilling our pita bread for our dip trio when it was getting low. Overall, great little spot in Mt. P! read more

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The food was wonderful and the drinks were fabulous. Was disappointed when 90% of the restaurant was empty that they seated us across from the dish dishwashing in back of house area. Constantly having a door swing in our face and watching dishes being washed and old dishes being taken back was annoying considering the restaurant was so empty upfront where it is much more beautiful to enjoy the ambience. We were told they had reservations and we cannot sit upfront. Yet, tables remained empty throughout our dinner. I hope they do a better job not seating guest at one table that is in the worst part of the restaurant unless absolutely necessary in the future. read more

We went on a Sunday and it was quiet and the perfect place to catch up with a friend. All the food was delicious and came out so fresh and hot. My favorite was the calamari (not picture) and the zucchini fried up. It was delicious and we will definitely be back! read more

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Good food for a reasonable price! Sat at the bar and the bartender was great. He made really solid and informed suggestions.

Had a great dining experience at Philosophia last night. We opened with saganaki. Absolutely perfect! Then, I got the lemon chicken soup. Also delicious. Perfect level of acidity and even a little creamy. The main course was the pièce de résistance! I got the braised lamb shank and my girlfriend got the market fish (was supposed to be flounder, but there was NO WAY that was flounder. If it was, that was the fattest flounder ever. Regardless, it was tasty. She also got wine: Omicron white (a Greek variety). At $11 / glass, it was a great deal. She loved it. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of being served by James, the bartender. Super nice guy. Very engaging and always helpful / timely. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great Greek food! read more

Philosophia - Market fish - "flounder" (yeah, right) - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Dined here today while in town for business. Reviews looked positive, I like Greek fare so I decided to give it a try. Based on the reviews, I expected to walk out really having enjoyed my meal. Sadly, that wasn't the case. Although the service was friendly and efficient, the food was lackluster. The tatziki was average, the salad was good but not great and my main entree, Shrimp Saganaki pasta was, well, lousy. I left the restaurant scratching my head not understanding all the positive reviews yet my experience was not at all memorable. Perhaps I caught them on a bad day, not sure. Doubt I'd go back or recommend. While my meal wasn't horrible, it wasn't anything to write home about and again, the pasta entree was mediocre at best. read more

Had a quick dinner there during my visit to Charleston. I originally planned to go to Stella's but several items on their menu attracted me; plus it was very close to my hotel. Unfortunately most dishes I ordered were disappointing. I got the Spanakopita, Keftedes (beef meatballs), and side of Roasted beets. I also asked for a side of pita. It was my second time to have Spanakopita in my life. Theirs had a gorgeous presentation, looking like a huge piece of cake sitting above breadcrumbles and greens (arugula+dill). The pie had lots of layers of phyllo from crispy outside to moist and cheesy (? inside. According to my server, the filling was spinach and a blend of cheeses including kasseri, Parmesan etc. I wish there could be more filling and fewer layers of phyllo. The Keftedes came in six, about 7oz in total (cooked weight). These meatballs were lightly fried, thus a bit crispy outside. Instead of tomato-based sauce, they were served with beurre blanc. While these were interesting, this dish turned out to be extremely salty for me, even if I was starving I could not finish all of them... Unexpectedly the Roasted beets was the best lol. It was the first time that I got HOT roasted beets and they did tasted fresh! Plus it was not salty at all -- it just tasted sweet, earthy and juicy. It also had a crazy portion size -- I guess there were about 1lb of beets! Pita was dry and cheap, tasted like what you could get from a grocery store. Service was quick and my server was friendly. read more

This place was the yummiest!! They were open on Christmas Eve, and we were in town, so we stopped in. It's in a little strip mall, so parking is very easy and plentiful. The space is pretty with lots of flowers, and there's a patio for nice days. Plus heaters when it's in between! We sat at the bar and the menu was pre fixe. The bar tender was a gem, we could've chatted all night. Service was good, our food came out promptly, and drinks were made in front of us. We both ordered fish - branzino and salmon - and both were delicious! Presentation was good, too. Overall a great experience! read more

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The food was outstanding. I had their pork tenderloin dish. I went in expecting just a solid meal. The seasoning and flavor of the dish was a very pleasant surprise. The bartender was very nice and helpful picking out a wine to complement my meal. read more

The food here is fantastic! Three of us split the Mezze Lunch which is your choice of three appetizers. We had calamari, zucchini fritters, and octopus. I would get all of those again just for myself if I could. The hummus with the octopus was delicious as was the tzatziki with the fritters. For my main, I had the quinoa and burrata salad and added local shrimp. After the heavier apps, the salad was nice and light. My lunch mates both had the lamb gyro and were highly complimentary as well. Plenty of parking with indoor and outdoor seating. Will have to come back for dinner soon! read more

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Absolutely love this place - great food, atmosphere, and value. The food is flavorful yet light, leaving you feeling satisfied rather than stuffed. My boyfriend and I are particular about food and rarely give food such high praise. We cannot recommend Philosophia more. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Philosophia - Whole Greek Branzino - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Stopped in here with my mom on a Friday during their happy hour. Had truely some of the best wine and apps for such an amazing price. We had the flatbread sliders and the buffalo cauliflower. The staff was so happy it was our first time and made our experience even better than it already would have been. Can't wait to come back for date night with my boyfriend! read more

Philosophia - Happy hour apps! Buffalo cauliflower and flat bread sliders - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Went there with a large group of friends, the service was great, my date and I shared three small plates, all were delicious.

What a delightful spot! We met here for book club and had an excellent experience. Parking is pretty easy but you may have a little walk. Their patio is super cute and perfect for cooler weather days. Inside is smaller but they can fit a good amount without getting loud or crowded feeling. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating with our larger group. We were checked in on frequently and all questions answered quickly. The food was excellent. Favorites were the marinated feta, zucchini balls and branzino. read more

Everything was authentic with top-notch service and food. Be swept away to the Mediterranean once you enter the doors. The bustling kitchen and small footprint being placed in the corner by the bathroom could have been a busy bit the food and service more than made up for it. Many different options for carnivores, vegetarians and omnivores alike. They also offered a tasting menu on the Tuesday that we went. After everything was said and done, the only problem was that we wanted to start the whole process over again and order more but we were pleasantly stiated post-meal. read more

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Ate there last week for the first time with a group of friends. Here's the rundown - The "trio of spreads" app was pretty good Spanakorizo was flavorless Spanakopita was just OK Pastitsio was just OK Daily special steak was not good and the portion was laughably small for the cost, allegedly this was prime rib, I don't think so Service was friendly but inefficient, we had to ask for things over and over as they were being forgotten. We felt quite rushed as well. read more

If you're in Mount Pleasant and looking for a legit, Greek restaurant look no further than Philosophia! Everything was so fresh, tasty and they are located close by to Whole Foods with great outdoor seating. We made sure to try their Mezzi Dish, which came with 3-different dipping options (you can choose from many options) and a side. You can't go wrong with the fried zucchini, so tasty! For the main we tried the pan seared Salmon, it was grilled to perfection and was served on a butternut squash with couscous, shaved Brussels sprouts and mushrooms, SO good. The service was great, I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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Superb service! Fantastic Greek cuisine! Enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant! Looking forward to next time!

This was our first visit and last. We love Greek food, we've traveled to Greece and have always sought out Greek restaurants wherever we go. While our waiter Alexander was lovely, our food was obviously stale and old. Was it because it was a Monday? The pork on my gyro, the lamb on my husband's gyro were both crisp to the point of being burnt (some was black) with absolutely no good taste to the meat at all. I felt slightly sick hours later. I would guess it was left over from Sunday. Our french fries were cold. My side salad was soggy as can be, soggy wet horrible. The only thing that was good was the avgolemono soup. I think the cook clearly didn't care what he served us today. Even the pita bread wasn't warm or fresh. And the order of hummus is small. What a waste of money. $65. I wrote the owners/managers but got no reply. I think this place will remain popular because a lot of people don't care or haven't had really good Greek food. read more

The atmosphere was nice inside, although it felt pretty tight due to how small it is inside. The food and service were overall good. The servers were attentive and made sure we were happy. With that being said, i was disappointed in the village salad, (I'm not sure if it was labeled under that) but that's what it was, cucumbers tomatoes feta, dressing. The problem i had with it, was that it wasn't fresh. It tasted premade and refrigerated. This is how they make it, they cut and dress it and let it marinade. Some people might enjoy this. I personally do not like my cucumbers soggy unless pickled or my tomatoes cold because they get soggy and mealy. They were extremely polite about switching it for something else for us and were very attentive. The pastitsio (greek lasagna) and tiropita (cheese pie) were excellent. My husband also loved his salmon dish. Overall it was a good experience and the good was good. read more

First time dining experience. It was crowded so we were glad that we made reservations which is highly suggested. Great service. David had some great suggestions and made our family dinner very enjoyable. The food was excellent. Everything was so good. My favorites were the Spanakorizo and the whole Bronzino. The portions were large enough to share amongst the 3 of us. There is plenty of parking. Outside dining is available but to cold for us to try. read more

Philosophia - Greek Salad - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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This was my third dining experience at Philosophia. Needed to review to give it the 5 star rating it deserves. We keep coming back because it's consistent. The food is always delicious with a variety of options. Flavors are amazing! The hostess is kind & welcoming, always. Our waiter was great. Can't remember his name. Very helpful with the menu, attentive and kind, professional yet not uptight. The kids ordered from kids menu & were happy. We ordered 2 salads & 3 small plates to share. I had a lemoncello cocktail, Prosecco, hubs had a Greek beer. All wonderful. It was plenty. They gave me a dessert for my bday which was above & beyond my expectation. Thank you for your hard work & offering the best Greek food in this area! Will be back & I'll try out your Taverna too. read more

Philosophia - Outdoor dining with shade, fans & misters. Nicely done! - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

First time, I love trying new places. I ordered a veggie gyro which contains eggplant and chick peas on a warm pita!!! Wow-wee-woo! So yummy. My body was craving veggies and this hit the spot. My fried who is picky eater got the lamb gyro and he was picking...the meat and stuffing from the pita. His mouth was full and he was still picking! My picture looks messy because I was chowing down! read more

Philosophia - Veggie gyro - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Outstanding. We have been here 3 times and each of the experiences have been fabulous. I have food restrictions and the first time I came, the chef came out personally to let me know what I could eat and what they could modify because the server was so new, she wasn't sure. I was really impressed with that and felt super taken care of. The second time we did happy hour at the bar- great food, great service, and prices. The third time, we brought family that also has food restrictions, and the staff and kitchen were nothing short of outstanding. They were all so kind, so accommodating, and the food and beverages were great. Food restrictions can make dining out pretty disappointing frequently, and when I have not one, but many experiences that have been outstanding, it's worth sharing. We would not hesitate to recommend this place and will return. read more

Tried the newish happy hour at Philosophia in Mt. Pleasant with some friends a couple of weeks ago. We shared some appetizers and enjoyed some cocktails while sitting at the bar. Pictured is what we ended up sharing: * Salmon Tartare served with fried pita chips. Generous portion and very tasty. * Roasted Oysters - oysters roasted and topped with Spanakopita, and a very rich Lemon Buerre Blanc. These were my favorite thing we ordered! * Saganaki - the flashy appetizer that is made with Kefalograviera cheese, panfried and flambéed with Brandy. It's fried cheese, so of course it was good! * Dirty Martini - they have a little twist on their dirty martini as its made with kalamata olives instead of your standard green olives. I really love all olives, so I thought it was delicious. * Glass of the happy hour Greek white wine The service started out good, but the bartenders seemed to focus on the main bar area and kind of ignored the smaller side area (where we were sitting). It took us a while to get their attention to tab out. Other than that, it was a good time! read more

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Overall: Near 5-star experience brought down by a likely off night service-wise. The good: Fantastic food with very few blemishes. We split a handful of apps, with the standouts being the tyropita, spanakopita, and of course saganaki. The octopus was also great, but those others felt more authentic and flavorful in comparison. Atmosphere is Greek-ish on the inside and cozy patio on the outside, and heating lamps for chilly nights. The not-so-good: Service was extremely slow, especially for a Tuesday night. The place was surprisingly full both inside and out, so maybe they were understaffed, but we had to wait far too long throughout our entire experience. Only slight on the food was the chickpea medley and mash served with the grilled octopus, which just didn't hit us right. Food/drink: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 7/10 read more

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I came here on tasting Tuesday and they had a great menu option for three coarse meal for under $40. You could also do an option for food tasting and wine tasting for an up charge. I chose not to go with the tasting menu and instead do a bunch of different appetizers. All the portions were pretty large! The spread Trio was delicious and the winner by far was the tzatziki spread. We sat outside and the ambience was great! Definitely made me feel like I needed an aperol spritz, and I was on the coast of Greece. For being an outside in a strip mall, the noise was not too loud, but the bugs were definitely out once the food arrived. It was a great dog, friendly patio. read more

Philosophia - Trio of Spreads - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This place should be on kitchen nightmares. The food tastes like freezer burn and was so mushy. We had to throw it out. Completely inedible.

Friends invited me to a Tuesday night 3-course dinner with wine pairing here. Where else in Mount Pleasant will you get three full courses with wine for each course for $56? Yeah, probably nowhere which is why they were so busy. We luckily had a reservation, so we were quickly seated, and the delights began, one after another. First, let me say that despite being there for the 3-course, none of us ordered it. I think each of us is so adventurous, we wanted one of everything from the menu. Crazy, but yeah, we did. I ordered the hummus for the entire table, and we shared. It was just enough for three people; maybe it would be just right for two. We enjoyed this with wine while our orders were prepared. Normally, I would not order something I could get anywhere, so the Spanakopita was NOT on my radar when I initially perused the menu. But it seemed like a meal paired with the YiaYia potatoes and a salad. I wasn't wrong and it did not disappoint. This venue is the older sibling to Taverna Philosophia just down the road, also 5 stars in my opinion. I can think of nowhere in Mount Pleasant that rivals these two restaurants for both price and high quality. If you enjoy Greek food and are considering a visit, plan ahead - make a reservation. The venue is small, so even a party of two can be difficult to seat because this place is so popular. I did see food being served at the bar, but again, it was small, and stools appeared limited. They do offer outside seating which is nice despite overlooking the parking lot. They have gone to great lengths to dress it up and it is nice. It is also outfitted with heaters. A win-win for date night if you are in Mount P :-) read more

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Amazing Spanikopita, triple dips with pita, curry mussels and fresh beets with feta - it was all crazy good and the service was excellent. Although crowded it felt very private and calm. read more

Philosophia - Mussels Saganaki - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Philosophia is a great addition to the Charleston food scene! I was skeptical upon its authenticity after my vacation to Greece but wanted to give it a try. The inside is welcoming and decorated cute with the typical Grecian color scheme of blue and white. The restroom was clean. I chose to sit on the outdoor patio to people watch and enjoy the cooler weather. The drink menu is diverse with a variety of wines and cocktails. The menu had traditional favorites and I ordered the Greek salad and taziki sauce with pita. The Greek salad was fresh and delicious with a huge chunk of cheese on top. It was fairly big so I took it home for lunch the next day. The pita was warm and soft- as it should be. Service is always helpful and friendly! read more

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Great food & proportions, served very nicely by a pleasant server . Nice seating ,i.e. enough room between seating that one still has some privacy. Co-owner / co-chef asked if we enjoyed the food . Prices very reasonable ! read more

We had a reservation for dinner and we loved this spot! Hostess and server were both super welcoming. We started with wine and decided to share some plates between the three of us. We ordered the dip trio, calamari, and the meatballs. All were delicious it was tough to make a choice of what was our favorite dish. I'd love to come back soon to try other dishes as well! The inside of the restaurant is so cute and aesthetically pleasing! read more

Philosophia - Fried Calamari - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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I made a mistake...I accidentally ended up here after making a wrong turn in Charleston and driving over the bridge...there was a huge accident in the other direction, I knew I couldn't just turn around on the other side and come back - this was going to take a while. After a little tour at Patriots Point and finding the field where the Battery play, I was hungry and figured I'd find the best place nearby and took a chance with Greek. In Charleston. Well, Mount Pleasant. And it surpassed pleasant in so many ways. I took a seat at the bar, ordered some wine, read through the menu and quickly decided on the 3 course dinner special. Spanakopita, which was super fantastic, the branzino which I totally devoured and loved and then amazing dessert, yogurt custard parfait... WHAT?!?! It was beautiful. And so yumm-O! Oh! And the limoncello WOAH! All in all, I spent probably 2 hours here and the service was spectacular as well... it has been a couple months since I was in, I cannot recall the gentleman's name who took care of me all night.... He's an artist too! Highly recommend and if I ever mistakenly make it back to Mount Pleasant, I will purposely come back! read more

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Was in town visiting, walked in and got seated for two, no problem! We came in for lunch and I have to say the food was AMAZING. Staff was great. Nothing bad to say. If i'm ever in Mount Pleasant again, I will for sure be coming back to this place. read more

This spot is very pretty, and it does give you the vibes of 'postcard' Greece. We enjoyed our food, but with tight seating and an extremely loud environment, it is difficult to truly enjoy yourself. I started with the Burrata & Beet Salad, beautifully presented but pretty blah on the palette. The Spanakorizo was the hit of the night for all of us. Tender and lovely. Keftedes was a bit more dry, and I don't think I even noticed a dill beurre blanc. One for the win was their Pastitsio; creamy and flavorful. Cocktails were very weak.....Our server seemed new and unsure of herself but she was wonderful! I do look forward to some of the new projects from this team - Taverna looks like it will be amazing. read more

Philosophia - Greek Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

We stopped in quickly for a round of Happy hour drinks we both tried the POMEGRANATE GIN SLING Beereater, Pomegranate, sweet vermoutn, orange Bitters and KYRIOS BOURBON SMASH Orange Steeped Bourbon, Muddled Blackberrv and Lime, Simple Svrup, Mint (both not pictured) and they were refreshing and delicious! But we both agreed that the PALOMA DIABLO Calabrian Chile Tequila, Agave Nectar, Grapefruit, Ginger Beer was where it's at!! Try one and on Happy hour they are 7 bucks each! We weren't hungry while there, but I love this place, their menu and a traditional Greek salad, so I ordered one to go and had it later that evening! The Greek Salad has heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, EVOO and aged red wine vinegar and it was everything I wanted it to be!! read more

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One of my absolute favorites! Will keep coming back. Sam is always so kind, polite and understanding. I recommend going to eat here

This is a great restaurant for authentic Greek food, really good food and even more amazing staff service!