Food scene within a three mile radius
You don't need to go downtown for great food !
Great fried seafood and roasted oysters! James Beard award winner for the southeast. Been around since the 60's. Locals and tourists love the views and cold beer! About a mile from the neighborhood.
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdGreat fried seafood and roasted oysters! James Beard award winner for the southeast. Been around since the 60's. Locals and tourists love the views and cold beer! About a mile from the neighborhood.
Also known as Locklear's On Little Oak. Seafood any way you want it, and delicious she crab soup! Beautiful sunset views, parking can be problematic 6-7:30.
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LoLo's
2293 Folly RdAlso known as Locklear's On Little Oak. Seafood any way you want it, and delicious she crab soup! Beautiful sunset views, parking can be problematic 6-7:30.
WOW! Great sandwiches and appetizers. There is no shame in splitting their hamburger or fried chicken sandwich. Awesome mixed drinks! If you crave a Pina Colada after a day at the beach, order an Eric Estrada. Or two :-)
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Lowlife Bar
106 E Hudson AveWOW! Great sandwiches and appetizers. There is no shame in splitting their hamburger or fried chicken sandwich. Awesome mixed drinks! If you crave a Pina Colada after a day at the beach, order an Eric Estrada. Or two :-)
If you love live music, this is your place! Good food, too! More variety than the seafood restaurants.
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The Washout
41 Center StIf you love live music, this is your place! Good food, too! More variety than the seafood restaurants.
A little more upscale than the beach scene, with a more sophisticated menu. If you want a "dress up" night without a trip downtown, Edison fits the bill. Not that there is a dress code, flip flops and shorts are fine. Reasonably priced for the quality of the dishes they serve. Outdoor seating is available. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island
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Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson RdA little more upscale than the beach scene, with a more sophisticated menu. If you want a "dress up" night without a trip downtown, Edison fits the bill. Not that there is a dress code, flip flops and shorts are fine. Reasonably priced for the quality of the dishes they serve. Outdoor seating is available. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island
Family friendly, with trendy ax throwing! What could go wrong? So far, so good, haha. About 1.5 miles away. Outdoor seating and corn hole. Well known for delicious burgers.
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Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdFamily friendly, with trendy ax throwing! What could go wrong? So far, so good, haha. About 1.5 miles away. Outdoor seating and corn hole. Well known for delicious burgers.
Locals and tourists alike have loved Taco Boy for close to 15 years! Funky atmosphere with authentic Mexican interior.
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Taco Boy
106 E Ashley AveLocals and tourists alike have loved Taco Boy for close to 15 years! Funky atmosphere with authentic Mexican interior.
Wonderful breakfast, and delicious sandwiches. A french cafe in an unassuming space on Folly Road, on the way to Downtown Charleston. DO NOT let the exterior fool you! Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island
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Baguette Magic
792 Folly RdWonderful breakfast, and delicious sandwiches. A french cafe in an unassuming space on Folly Road, on the way to Downtown Charleston. DO NOT let the exterior fool you! Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island
American fare, from burgers to seafood, served with drinks in a casual setting featuring live music. Well known for watermelon tacos! Indoor and outdoor seating. A stone's throw from the beach and fishing pier.
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rita's seaside grill
American fare, from burgers to seafood, served with drinks in a casual setting featuring live music. Well known for watermelon tacos! Indoor and outdoor seating. A stone's throw from the beach and fishing pier.
Great views, fried seafood, craft beers. Parking can be tricky at times. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island
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Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View RdGreat views, fried seafood, craft beers. Parking can be tricky at times. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island
Delicious burgers and sammies. Very casual beach bar that caters to locals.
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The Drop-In Bar & Deli
32 Center StDelicious burgers and sammies. Very casual beach bar that caters to locals.
Costa Rica without the air fare! One of the more hipster places on Folly Beach. Live music most nights.
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Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveCosta Rica without the air fare! One of the more hipster places on Folly Beach. Live music most nights.
The longest running indie movie theater in Charleston. Great for a rainy afternoon. It is surrounded by a wide variety of small restaurants.
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The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyThe longest running indie movie theater in Charleston. Great for a rainy afternoon. It is surrounded by a wide variety of small restaurants.
Delicious Italian fare. Don't let the strip mall fool you! Amazing pasta dishes and salads.
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Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdDelicious Italian fare. Don't let the strip mall fool you! Amazing pasta dishes and salads.
This Vegetarian Friendly restaurant serves amazing international and local cuisine with a twist. Addictive spice blends in every dish. Outdoor seating is available.
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Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StThis Vegetarian Friendly restaurant serves amazing international and local cuisine with a twist. Addictive spice blends in every dish. Outdoor seating is available.
Sichuan, spicy Chinese influenced restaurant. Not for the feint of heart. Great atmosphere and service, specialty adult drinks. I love it! Outdoor seating available. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island.
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Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwySichuan, spicy Chinese influenced restaurant. Not for the feint of heart. Great atmosphere and service, specialty adult drinks. I love it! Outdoor seating available. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island.
Upscale, traditional fare like prime rib. New restaurant, reservations highly recommended. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island.
The James
Upscale, traditional fare like prime rib. New restaurant, reservations highly recommended. Technically more than 3 miles away, but still on James Island.
There are downtown BBQ restaurants that get more hype, but Martin's is just as tasty! Better parking and live music is a bonus. Indoor and outdoor (covered) dining options.
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland AveThere are downtown BBQ restaurants that get more hype, but Martin's is just as tasty! Better parking and live music is a bonus. Indoor and outdoor (covered) dining options.
Sightseeing
Great place for biking and jogging, and the waterpark is amazing! If you are here during the holiday season, the park's light show and caroling should not be missed!
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James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrGreat place for biking and jogging, and the waterpark is amazing! If you are here during the holiday season, the park's light show and caroling should not be missed!
Park at the northeast end of Folly Beach, and a 15 min walk will take you to the best view of the lighthouse.
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Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenuePark at the northeast end of Folly Beach, and a 15 min walk will take you to the best view of the lighthouse.
Folly Beach is affectionately known as the Edge of America for a reason! You will see it all at Folly! From old, local hippies to bridesmaid parties. The beaches offer surfing, surf fishing, pier fishing, kiteboarding and SUN!
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Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is affectionately known as the Edge of America for a reason! You will see it all at Folly! From old, local hippies to bridesmaid parties. The beaches offer surfing, surf fishing, pier fishing, kiteboarding and SUN!
Pay a little, but you have bathroom amenities and parking included.
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Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AvePay a little, but you have bathroom amenities and parking included.
Authentic, preserved historical plantation circa 1851. Georgian-style mansion, slave cabins & interpretive tours. History is not sugar coated.
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrAuthentic, preserved historical plantation circa 1851. Georgian-style mansion, slave cabins & interpretive tours. History is not sugar coated.
Golf
This well respected municipal golf course is just 10 minutes away! The golf course was completely redone a couple of years ago.
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City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank HwyThis well respected municipal golf course is just 10 minutes away! The golf course was completely redone a couple of years ago.