Julianna’s guidebook
Food scene
Baker's BBQ of Summerville
807 Central AveSome great hospitality, great scenic eatery, and the best BBQ around!
The Red Pepper
709 North Main StreetLooking for great Italian food? This is your stop!
Oscar's
207 W 5th N StGreat food! Recommend reservations.
This place is a great sports bar with lots of TV's and outstanding food!
10 locals recommend
Carolina Ale House
145 Calhoun StThis place is a great sports bar with lots of TV's and outstanding food!
Low Country Fish Camp
903 Central AvenueA great place for seafood.
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
223 North Main StreetGreat American Mexican food! Lovely outdoor eating!
This hole in the wall has amazing huge duck sandwiches, and duck fat fries! Highly recommend! Must try their wings!
95 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrThis hole in the wall has amazing huge duck sandwiches, and duck fat fries! Highly recommend! Must try their wings!
This is our ultimate FAVORITE restaurant of all times. The service is above 5 stars, food is incredible, and the scenery is just outstanding!
48 locals recommend
Peninsula Grill
112 N Market StThis is our ultimate FAVORITE restaurant of all times. The service is above 5 stars, food is incredible, and the scenery is just outstanding!
If you are in the mood for steak and don't mind spending the extra money, this is a must try. We recommend the original downtown location over the new location in Summerville.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StIf you are in the mood for steak and don't mind spending the extra money, this is a must try. We recommend the original downtown location over the new location in Summerville.
This is a wonderful place to grab lunch! It is right on the water for a beautiful sightseeing experience.
36 locals recommend
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point DrThis is a wonderful place to grab lunch! It is right on the water for a beautiful sightseeing experience.
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetAnother great BBQ spot!
This fine dining is sure to please! Great music and a wonderful ambiance.
48 locals recommend
Charleston Grill
224 King StThis fine dining is sure to please! Great music and a wonderful ambiance.
Cuppa Manna is absolutely our favorite coffee shop that has the best coffee around!
27 locals recommend
Cuppa Manna
100 S Main StCuppa Manna is absolutely our favorite coffee shop that has the best coffee around!
Want a place to eat, drink, and party the night away? This is the perfect spot for you!
42 locals recommend
Montreux Bar & Grill
127 W Richardson AveWant a place to eat, drink, and party the night away? This is the perfect spot for you!
Vicious Biscuit
206 Front StOutstanding biscuits!
This has now become our favorite Mexican food as it is more authentic! We’d recommend the Carne Asada Fries make sure to add guacamole, grab an horchata! Make sure you try their Al Pastor as well! It’s made fresh daily!
El Patron Jr by Roger
114 Holiday DriveThis has now become our favorite Mexican food as it is more authentic! We’d recommend the Carne Asada Fries make sure to add guacamole, grab an horchata! Make sure you try their Al Pastor as well! It’s made fresh daily!
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E Montague AveWe love grabbing a bite to eat in this authentic Irish bar!
Craving pizza? This is your spot! Our favorite is the shataki mushroom pie!
59 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia RdCraving pizza? This is your spot! Our favorite is the shataki mushroom pie!
If your in the mood for chicken this is the place to be! We recommend their Bobby fries!
19 locals recommend
Kickin' Chicken
349 W Coleman BlvdIf your in the mood for chicken this is the place to be! We recommend their Bobby fries!
This cafe is really cute. They also have yummy food to enjoy, with a very unique vibe! Try their seasonal soups!
28 locals recommend
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
108 E 3rd N StThis cafe is really cute. They also have yummy food to enjoy, with a very unique vibe! Try their seasonal soups!
This is a very fresh and outstanding restaurant setting in an old remodel southern home! You won’t be disappointed!
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StThis is a very fresh and outstanding restaurant setting in an old remodel southern home! You won’t be disappointed!
This is our favorite sushi location!! Our favorite is the Gamecock Roll!
6 locals recommend
Fuji Sushi
501 Front StreetThis is our favorite sushi location!! Our favorite is the Gamecock Roll!
If you are looking for hibachi look no further! Wonderful food and atmosphere!
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
202 Berkeley CirIf you are looking for hibachi look no further! Wonderful food and atmosphere!
Wok N' Roll
410 Nexton Square DriveIf you’re craving Chinese food this is one of our favorite spots!
Italian Bistro
1605 Central AveThis bistro has outstanding pizza. A great little hole in the wall!
Bahama Breeze
7811 Rivers AvenueNewly opened, but already one of our favorite chain restaurants!
First Watch - Summerville
1097 N Main StThis is a wonderful breakfast location!
If you’re in the mood for burgers this is where you want to be! A must try
10 locals recommend
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
200 Front StreetIf you’re in the mood for burgers this is where you want to be! A must try
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyAnother great BBQ location!
China Town
1206 North Main StreetChina Town is our local buffet! Talk about a spread! You will not want to miss this one!!
We love this little spot! However we would recommend the downtown summerville location but if you’re not in the mood for the drive, certainly check this place out!
Poogan's Southern Kitchen
101 Nexton Square DriveWe love this little spot! However we would recommend the downtown summerville location but if you’re not in the mood for the drive, certainly check this place out!
Laura Summerville
This is such a fun atmosphere! You’d love the cuteness of this joint! Make sure you ask for Tom if he’s there! Boy does he make the best recommendations!
87 locals recommend
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
192 E Bay StThis is such a fun atmosphere! You’d love the cuteness of this joint! Make sure you ask for Tom if he’s there! Boy does he make the best recommendations!
We LOVE the food here as well as the gorgeous decor and beautiful atmosphere! You don’t want to miss this place
Blue Tequila Tacos and Grill
We LOVE the food here as well as the gorgeous decor and beautiful atmosphere! You don’t want to miss this place
This is a little drive and a hole in the wall but it’s been featured on the travel channel and our favorite BBQ place we grew up eating!
Sweatman's Barbeque
This is a little drive and a hole in the wall but it’s been featured on the travel channel and our favorite BBQ place we grew up eating!
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Mango Tree Thai Cafe
If you love Thai food then this is the place for you!
843’s food is outstanding and we’ve heard it’s really authentic Korean food! Regardless we love it!
11 locals recommend
843 Korean BBQ & Sushi House
6601 Rivers Ave843’s food is outstanding and we’ve heard it’s really authentic Korean food! Regardless we love it!
Vicious Biscuit
206 Front StPage's Okra Grill - Summerville
Myles and Jun Yakitori
710 Bacons Bridge RdLa Rustica - on Magnolia
The Icehouse Restaurant
104 E Doty AveOur favorite sweet stop!
Guerin's Pharmacy
140 S Main StA must stop for old timey ice cream and candy!
Kaminsky's will satisfy all of your sweet cravings! We love indulging in a piece of pie here!
57 locals recommend
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdKaminsky's will satisfy all of your sweet cravings! We love indulging in a piece of pie here!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
1202 N Main StOne of our favorites for birthday cakes and when you need to cure a sweet tooth!
Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt
1585 Central AveA frozen yogurt bar that you don't want to miss!
BKeDSHoP
408 Nexton Square DrCrumbl Cookies - Summerville
214 Azalea Square BlvdOutstanding delicious cookies! Freshly baked.
City/town information
Charleston
Isle of Palms
This is our favorite beach!
We love visiting Mount Pleasant to shop! They have an incredible outdoor mall and some delightful movie theaters!
36 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant
We love visiting Mount Pleasant to shop! They have an incredible outdoor mall and some delightful movie theaters!
Shopping
Want to shop until you drop?! Check out our favorite strip mall!
166 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet BlvdWant to shop until you drop?! Check out our favorite strip mall!
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk DrOnly 7min away! You can find Target, Walmart, TJMaxx, Khols, World Market, and more!
6 locals recommend
Azalea Square
214 Azalea Square BlvdOnly 7min away! You can find Target, Walmart, TJMaxx, Khols, World Market, and more!
Make sure to check their hours before making the drive!
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StMake sure to check their hours before making the drive!
Things to Do
Velocity Air Sports
8551 Rivers AveA great indoor activity for the entire family!
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StIf you love hockey check out The SC Stingrays to see if you can catch a game while you are here? Don't like hockey, enjoy the concessions, drinks, music, games, and fun atmosphere!
10 locals recommend
South Carolina Stingrays
5001 Etna StIf you love hockey check out The SC Stingrays to see if you can catch a game while you are here? Don't like hockey, enjoy the concessions, drinks, music, games, and fun atmosphere!
Our friends highly recommend this escape room, therefore we thought we'd pass on the suggestion!
Elite Escape Games - Mount Pleasant & Charleston
966 Houston Northcutt BlvdOur friends highly recommend this escape room, therefore we thought we'd pass on the suggestion!
A fabulous farmers market with some wonderful antique finds! You don’t want to miss this one and only 7min away!
Jedburg Junction
850 E Butternut RdA fabulous farmers market with some wonderful antique finds! You don’t want to miss this one and only 7min away!
Regal Azalea Square & RPX
215 Azalea Square BlvdWhy not enjoy a movie while your here!
We love exploring the Middleton Place! Check out their horse back riding as well! Make sure to book ahead!
192 locals recommend
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdWe love exploring the Middleton Place! Check out their horse back riding as well! Make sure to book ahead!
Our favorite stop when we have our nieces in town! They love this!
329 locals recommend
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann StOur favorite stop when we have our nieces in town! They love this!
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfA lovely aquarium in downtown Charleston!
Old Charleston Jail
21 Magazine StCheck out the haunted jail tour!
Bee City Zoo
1066 Holly Ridge LnBizzy Bee Indoor Play Center
7671-A Northwoods BlvdSeasonal Activities
Visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, catch a hayride, train ride, while drinking hot cocoa or apple cider. Complete a family scavenger hunt, Christmas cone, or a seasonal craft! Most importantly pick out your perfect Christmas Tree!
Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm
253 Needle LnVisit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, catch a hayride, train ride, while drinking hot cocoa or apple cider. Complete a family scavenger hunt, Christmas cone, or a seasonal craft! Most importantly pick out your perfect Christmas Tree!
Want to get lost in a maze?! This is a must visit! lots of fun outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! Did we mention farm animals for viewing?!
West Farm Corn Maze
2641 Cooper Store RdWant to get lost in a maze?! This is a must visit! lots of fun outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! Did we mention farm animals for viewing?!
Boone Hall Fright Nights
2434 US-17Spooky haunted houses and a hayride! Certainly a must visit!
Hickory Bluff Berry Farm
245 Hickory Bluff LnSpa and Salon
This spa does it all! Hair, make up, nails, pedicures, massages, Botox, and more! We highly recommend this chic salon!
The Winchester Spa and Salon
105 S Cedar StThis spa does it all! Hair, make up, nails, pedicures, massages, Botox, and more! We highly recommend this chic salon!