Dining

Isle of Palms' restaurants are a jackpot for visitors with a taste for fresh seafood and homegrown Lowcountry ingredients. A fine assortment of low-key eateries line the beachfront and the sound near the Isle of Palms Marina, including Morgan Creek Grill, One-Eyed Parrot, and Coconut Joe's. For fancier dining experiences, visitors head to Wild Dunes Resort's fine restaurants.

Charleston Crab House 1101 Stockade Ln. Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 (843) 795-1963 The Crab House offers great seafood at sensible prices. Fresh local seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, kids' menu and more. Located on James Island on the Intracoastal Waterway with dockside dining. Downtown Charleston & Mount Pleasant locations also.

Morgan Creek Grill 80 41st Ave Isle of Palms, SC 29451 (843) 768-0753 Located right outside of the Wild Dunes gate, and Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the Isle of Palms Marina, the Morgan Creek Grill features fresh seafood, choice steaks and an array of unique house specialties. The rooftop Upperdeck Bar features live entertainment five nights a week. Boat slips are available, so fun seekers can come by land or sea.

Sticky Fingers 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 856-8970 Try the ribs that Bon Appetit described as "fall-off-the-bone delicious." Pulled barbecue, chicken sandwiches, giant dinner salads and a special children’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner in Mt. Pleasant.

One Eyed Parrot 1130 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 (843) 886-4360   One-Eyed Parrot dishes up a tasty mix of Cuban and Jamaican flavors inventively combined with fresh low-country seafood. Specialties of the house include jerk grilled scallops and seafood paella. Don't miss the "rasta fried grit cake" consisting of shrimp, grits, and scallops in spicy chorizo cream. Located right on the beach on Isle of Palms, the eatery also serves a large selection of fruity tropical drinks.

Schlotzsky's Deli 730 Coleman Blvd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 849-0142   A popular chain, Schlotzsky's bakes sourdough buns and pizza crust and specializes in sandwiches, pizzas, soups and salads. Every sandwich is made-to-order and served hot. Kid's meals, party trays and take out available. Open daily and located in Mt. Pleasant.

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta (843) 856-2525   There's something for everyone at this casual restaurant. Award-winning pizza, a large menu, full bar, take-out and delivery. A MUST when in Mt. Pleasant.

Coconut Joe's 1120 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 (843) 886-0046   Nestled on the beach on Isle of Palms, Coconut Joe's is a casual lunch and dinner spot with breezy views of the water. An eclectic menu of pastas, sandwiches and seafood accompany tropical cocktails and other tasty beverages. The rooftop bar features tropical live music on most nights in the summer.