ALWAYS a great choice for dinner !!! Talented chef. Good…read morevariety. Comfortable environment. Can be noisy.

Our family chose Edison James Island after experiencing a death in the family because we wanted a…read morepeaceful place to gather, share a meal, and support one another during a difficult time. Unfortunately, that isn't what we experienced. From the moment we arrived, we felt like our presence was an inconvenience. We had a larger family group, and although there appeared to be tables that could have been rearranged, there was little effort or willingness to accommodate us. Instead of feeling welcomed, we were made to feel as though the restaurant would have preferred that we dine somewhere else. Hospitality is about making guests feel valued, especially during moments when compassion matters most. Sadly, that was missing. I won't speculate about why we were treated this way. I can only speak to how it felt. Our entire family left feeling uncomfortable, unwelcome, and disappointed. When you're grieving, kindness and empathy go a long way, and we simply didn't experience either here. I sincerely hope every guest who walks through these doors is made to feel genuinely welcome.

Great service, very nice host and server. Quick with the food. Good beer and tasty food.read more

If you want one of the best burgers in Charleston then bohemian is the place! (Wednesdays are half…read moreoff burger nights by the way.) but the entire menu is fantastic! I've had almost everything from the apps, to smash burgers and salads and you can't go wrong. They have a great drink selection and some of my favorite margaritas. The staff is always very friendly and the prices are great. It's a great spot for any occasions. Including family outings. There is a big outdoor section that includes a stage, fire pit, picnic tables and what used to be axe throwing (not sure if they still do this though). Definitely check it out next time you're coming back from Folly Beach.

Really enjoyed my pizza at Coastal Crust! It has a laid back low country vibe that I loved. Lots of…read moreindoor seating with cute cloth napkins. They serve pizza, pastas and salads plus a few desserts. I ordered the cheese pizza with mushrooms, and it did not disappoint. The crust had that perfect crispy-yet-chewy texture, the cheese was delicious, and the mushrooms added just the right amount of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared, and it was exactly what I was hoping for when I was craving a good pizza. The prices are reasonable. Our waitress staff was friendly and we had great service. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other options.

I don't even know where to begin with this one. I like this pizza place, it's quaint, good vibes,…read moregood pizza.....but then you add this.....(oh my god, I just saw a grown man get hit in the neck with a soccer ball!) ( oh my word, the waitress almost got pummeled with a soccer ball while holding wine glasses, beers and pizza!) What is happening here!?! Is this chucky cheese?? No wait, you have to sign a waiver to enter chuck's! But not here.... You order your food, have some drinks and wait to watch who's gonna be the 1st one to get into litigation with this business. There were 1yr olds playing on this Astro turf and 10yr olds trying to see if they could make it to the World Cups. And it's always 1 table that will ruin all for the whole crowd. A table full of adults on their phones as their children terrorize the rest of the other children trying to play nice. And if you ask the servers to get a manager to ask them to take the balls away they say, "sorry we can't, the owner set it up." Well, owner you beware, if watching out for your employees and patrons are not top priority then I will take my business over to Rays where the pizza is better and/or just drink my alcohol at the Oddessy and get my food there. A place where I won't have to protect my little ones like a mama bear and have road rage like issues while I'm trying to have a nice dinner. Sorry, not sorry....

I was kind of surprised how the Harlow on James Island has stayed under the radar…read more This neighborhood restaurant and bar is loaded with charm and perhaps some of the friendliest staff around. They are a burger/oyster bar with a diverse menu that has unique offerings. As far as I know this is the only true oyster bars on the Island. There are plenty of restaurants that serve raw oysters but no with a wide-ranging selection of oysters from various locales. I don't care for raw oysters myself, but I saw a lot being served. We started with cocktails with my wife ordering the "Don't Call It a Skinny" with Tequila, Guava, Lime, Agave, and Lime Salt. They say try it spicy if you are feeling feisty and she was. The drink was light with a wonderful back heat on the end. I enjoyed the Smoked Praline Sour with rye, hazelnut, Montenegro, praline, citrus and bitters with a nice smoke for added flavor. It tasted just like a praline, and I had a tough time getting it back after my wife had a try, We ordered some fried oysters Buffalo style with a ranch sauce for dipping. Being an oyster bar they were very fresh and full of flavor. Our favorite starter was the popular Jam Jar with ricotta cheese and seasonal jam with toasty bread. The jam was tomato and our server gave us a great pro-tip. Empty the bowl it comes in and dump the contents of the jar then swirl the two together then spoon it up on the bread. It was absolutely delicious and can't be missed! We decided to get a couple of burgers which are a mixture of brisket, chuck and short rib. I got the Harlow burger which has American Cheese, Comeback Sauce, Pickles, and Shredded Lettuce. I was pleased that instead of a smash burger which everyone seems to do these days, it was a thick juicy burger. It was so juicy I needed to wipe my hands and mouth after each bite. The comeback sauce was unique and definitely added to the spectacular flavor I was experiencing. Poe's used to be my thick burger go to and they have been dethroned! My wife chose the Southern Roots with Bacon, Pimento, Shredded Lettuce, and Pickled Green Tomatoes. It was obvious that the pimento cheese was homemade and packed with cheesy goodness. The fries were perfect burger fries being neither steak nor shoestring but just perfectly crispy and light, similar but better than McDonalds in every way. Zach, the general manager came over to chat for a bit and offer us a complimentary cocktail to try. The Section 112 was Bourbon, tarragon, preach, bitters, and a streusel foam. They purposely leave out a straw so that you taste that foam with each sip. I couldn't have had a better time. Friendly service that was top notch. Drinks that were creative as well as fulfilling and food that will linger in my collective memories for a long time. You need to make a reservation as they are so popular that walk ins may have a tough time.

We visited The Harlow for the first time and it did not disappoint. My first soft shell crab…read moresandwich of the season was on point and fairly priced. The fries were also crispy and delish! The service and atmosphere were great and we didn't have to wait long for our meal. A solid choice!

I was looking for somewhere to grab a good beer and burger for lunch off Folly Road…read more Not only did I stumble into here by luck of Apple maps locating it, but I also had the best burger and beer I've had in years. From the service to the food everything was great. on top Of that they brew all their own beer!

Came here for lunch after soccer on a Saturday. Overall, I'd give Fam's 4 stars…read more If they consider themselves a sports bar, though, they need to work on that part a little. There are quite a few TVs, but several of them didn't even have games on. The MLB playoffs were starting and somehow none of the indoor TVs had the game on. On a Saturday afternoon during football season and the MLB playoffs, I feel like every TV should have something worth watching. The pizza was pretty good, but I wouldn't say it was the bomb. The beer, however, was on point. I had one of the Cloud Hazy IPAs and it was really good. I'd definitely order that again. Service at the bar was probably my biggest complaint. The bartender was slow as hell, and it wasn't particularly busy. It almost felt like because things weren't slammed, there was no urgency. You can be laid-back, but you still have to take care of people. Overall, good spot with good beer and solid pizza. With a little more attention to the TVs and quicker bar service, this could be a really good place to catch a game.

We were running some errands on Folly Road, saw the Thursday whole chicken special sign, and swung…read morein. And we're so glad we did. Server/cashier (QSR counter style ordering) was friendly, had great side suggestions, and insisted that because it was our first time, we try all the sauces. She was right. Yes, we enjoyed the chicken, potatoes, plantains, and cucumber salad. However, the sauces make every single bite better. Specifically, we loved the Garlic-Lime Aioli. Wow. It just went great with everything. We look forward to our next EPG detour!

We tried El Pollo Guapo and I am officially obsessed. I ordered the Almost Legal bowl with…read morerotisserie chicken, rice, spicy slaw, avocado, plantains, grilled corn, pico, queso fresco, pickled onion, and sriracha aioli. It had a perfect blend of flavors with a nice spicy kick. The portion was huge and easily made two meals for me. Every bite was delicious. We also ordered the chips and queso during happy hour. The chips were homemade and crisp, and the queso was on point. The space is clean and welcoming with a very friendly and positive staff. They also accept Blackbird which is a great bonus. We will definitely be back.

I have to start with how amazing the service is here. Everyone is so hard working and friendly…read more It's the perfect quick service restaurant to grab and go on your way to beach and the portions are HUGE and absolutely worth it. Skip the pub sub and take my favorite lamb gyro to the beach with you!

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a solid option for lunch on James Island. It's on the way (and…read morevery close) to Folly Beach, so keep that in mind, especially on summer days because traffic backs up. I came here with a group of friends when we were on a lunch break working on the island. I had a Greek veggie wrap, which was pretty small. It had hummus, veggies, and tzatziki in it, but the ingredients were mixed together into a tzatziki-based "salad" rather than whole in the wrap like I thought they might be. It is also a wrap, not a pita. I love pita, but it is neat that they serve wraps too, since most places don't. Others in my friend group ordered rice bowls, which was a really large portion for your money, and one friend's gyro looked solid. One of my friends is gluten free, and if you are, you'll find lots of options here. The same goes if you're vegetarian. Everyone was able to find something here with no arguments, which is always nice with a group. The prices seem a little expensive for what you get; at least I thought so with my wrap. Rice bowls seem like a better portion for the money. I would come back again with friends, but I would try something else next time.

CudaCo is a true local gem. I went with friends who had simply just heard how fresh and delicious…read morethe food was, and had to clue them in to their sustainability mission as well! A true pioneer in moving the fish market in a sustainable direction to make sure we have ample fish populations for years to come. Now the food? Delicious. Fresh. Flavorful. The ceviche with the sticky rice add on is my favorite here, but everything is absolutely yummy! Poboy and crab cakes round out my top 3. Inside, you'll find a small space with limited seating and a counter to order at. Lots of tables outside (both on their porch and out back in the beautiful trees), so plan your attire accordingly. Big group? Likely not sitting inside! They have a fairly large wine selection and beverage fridge, so you should be able to find something to make the whole group happy. Casual, relaxed, friendly spot. Everytime I drive by, I feel the draw to pull in!

CudaCo. on James Island was such a great find! It has a laid-back, casual atmosphere with both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating along the water. I had the smoked fish dip, served with saltines and fresh sliced vegetables for dipping, along with the house oysters and a glass of white wine. The vegetables were sliced perfectly for scooping up the dip and made a fresh, crisp alternative to the saltines. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The setup is casual and easy -- you walk up to the counter to order, and they give you a digital pager to let you know when your food is ready. I also appreciated details like the recycled utensils and the overall relaxed feel of the place. The service stood out before I even walked in. Someone was in the parking lot helping direct guests on where to park, which was a nice touch and made arriving easy. Great seafood, friendly service, a relaxed waterfront atmosphere, and a really enjoyable experience. Definitely worth a stop on James Island!

Greeted upon arrival, promptly seated. Our server Tina was so sweet and had the best energy…read more There is indoor and outdoor seating. Grouper was flavorful, on a toasted brioche bun. Fries were fresh. Oysters also fresh, served with an apple mignonette that was so so good.

Drawn by many recommendations and reviews, during our stay a the Tide in Folly beach, we decided to…read moretry Rita's for a breakfast and after looking at the menu very likely also to a nice birthday dinner for my wife. Well- with the above average pricing, I expect above average food. Simple. What we got was between borderline disgusting and the wish to just go in the kitchen and make it myself. My wife had the pancakes and I had the breakfast with potatoes 2 sunny side up eggs, 2 sausages and bacon. I mean- how do you think a sunny side up swimming in egg white on top is good? If they think that's how a sunny side up egg needs to look like- well- they might consider asking people next time- I make sunny side up eggs very often and there are tricks not to burn it and still have all of the egg white getting solid- If the cook doesn't know, feel free to contact me. I didn't say nothing because it took already almost 30 minutes for our 2 simple breakfasts to get to our table. The bacon was ok- and the potatoes also ok- I'm not saying good- I'm saying OK. The sausages super greasy. also- the salt in the salt dispenser was wet. I had to open the bottom to get salt out. Let's not forget this piece of rock supposedly a biscuit. It was burned and hard and Idk if it was just a left over from the day before or if the cook didn't know when to take it out of the oven. It was not edible. My wife's pancakes.. I don't know- they were dry, tasted like grease (Idk who makes pancakes in grease and not butter) and had a very weird color, what was even worse with the dark lighting (not an issue, it just increased the visual impression of the pancakes). My wife asked and they said- oh- we put some cinnamon in the doe. Well- Not saying my wife is allergic- but a warning would had been good- and maybe a choice, as it's not everyone's favorite to get pancakes with cinnamon in them which do not even taste remotely like cinnamon- I tried. And then charging us over $4,00 for sweet tea??? come on. I get that for soda- and for the beach- location- but come on... So overall- I will not say the food was super bad- it was on the verge where I'd say- if there would be a waffle house or a Cracker Barrel beside Rita's, go there. You get slightly better food quality for a 1/3rd of the price. Needless to say- we didn't eat there for my wife's birthday dinner. Over all- we paid a whooping $50.00 for 2 little below average breakfasts. So if people giving more than 2 starts for this restaurant- I wonder how bad of food they are actually used to. Conclusion: Absolutely not worth it.

Over $18 for one medium sandwich with a single-serving bag of chips only with a dollar tip. The…read moreprices on their website are outdated. That is expensive but the sandwiches are big enough to feed 2 small people so, a meal for 2 under $20 ain't bad. The bread is truly amazing--chewy but doesn't cut your mouth. The woman working provided very good customer service. Just a casual deli so not much for ambiance but it's clean!

Solid sandwich stop on our way back from the beach. We ordered the turkey and tuna and both were…read moregreat. AO has a unique pita pocket bread that is light and "holds" the sandwich in. More importantly, AO's sandwiches TASTE fresh. Staff was friendly and open to custom orders (toasting, etc.). We look forward to our next post-beach sandwich run.