Aside from the picturesque views, the thrill of meeting new people, and the memories of a new place, great food makes a vacation more exciting and memorable. You can try to have the best time of your life, but if your stomach is empty and unsatisfied, any experience will always fall short.
If you ever find yourself swept to Edisto Island, an immaculate gem in South Carolina’s island landscape, make sure to visit the best Edisto Island restaurants on offer. Whether you want fine dining or a casual gastronomic adventure, Edisto Beach restaurants have plenty to offer.
These gastronomic gems will genuinely make your memories of Edisto Island unforgettable for years to come. Find out the Edisto Island restaurants and places worth checking in the list down below!
The Best Edisto Island Restaurants
1. The Waterfront Restaurant
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: American restaurant, seafood
- Address: 136 Jungle Rd, Edisto Beach (GPS)
- Website: See menu
Aside from being ranked first among best Edisto Island restaurants, The Waterfront is also TripAdvisor’s recipient of Traveler’s Choice 2022 for consistently receiving good customer reviews. It boasts of its delicious menu jampacked with palatable seafood, local cuisine, and classic American dishes.
The Waterfront also has vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly options and a vast selection of lunch, dinner, and brunch. The place also offers a pleasing ambiance that will make the dining experience much more palatable.
Moreover, online reviews on TripAdvisor also rave about the excellent service of the wait staff and the sound quality of the food. Some exciting dishes you can try are their flounder sandwich, fried seafood, and crab cakes.
2. SeaCow Eatery
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: Seafood restaurant
- Address: 145 Jungle Rd # A, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
Suppose you are feeling like having breakfast in a small-scale yet quaint place while in Edisto Beach. This place is the best spot for that ambiance. SeaCow Eatery, founded in 1996, is a family-owned restaurant and is ranked as one of the top restaurants in the area.
The restaurant serves palatable choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A wide array of homemade desserts is also available in the restaurant, such as bourbon pecan pie, key lime pie, and peanut butter silk pie. Outdoor seating is also available if you’re feeling like enjoying nature while having a meal with loved ones.
3. Flowers Seafood Company
This mobile kitchen will surely give you an exciting gastronomic experience while on Edisto Island. If you’re in the mood for something other than the usual place with set four walls and a roof, this one offers a unique dining experience in nature’s embrace.
With their delicious selection of specials, delightful seafood dishes, local cuisines, and American-inspired menus, you can surely enjoy quality and variety. Seafood orders are freshly picked and cooked, and you can dine under the beauty of large oaks in a starry-night sky or the soft glow of the Edisto Island sunset.
4. Whaley’s
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: Seafood restaurant
- Address: 2801 B, 2801 Myrtle St, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
One of the best restaurants in the area, this place also serves a fantastic array of local seafood specialties such as catfish, scallops, cod, and shrimp. The menu showcases a variety of lunch and dinner options for you to enjoy, like homemade chips, crab cakes, and prime rib sandwiches, along with mouthwatering desserts!
Whaley’s, furnished with its excellent bar, also has some good drinks (the grape soda alcoholic drink is a must-try!) to offer. There is also some energizing live entertainment in the background and a karaoke night on Mondays, which make the ambiance extra upbeat and enjoyable. This place is open seven days a week and also accommodates takeout orders.
5. Pressley’s at The Marina
Hoping for a quality local flavor and seafood galore? Pressley’s is one of the top five restaurants in Edisto Island based on Tripadvisor’s rankings.
It has a variety of menu selections featuring some of the best local cuisines, seafood, and other American-inspired dishes. You can also have vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free options, which is very convenient.
Reviews rave about the great atmosphere in the place, and there’s also outdoor seating available, so it’s entertaining if you want to dine under the night sky or just somewhere close to the sea. Try out their blackened Mahi unique and shellfish dishes. You’ll say awesome in no time!
6. Tortuga’s Mexican Grill
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: Mexican restaurant
- Address: 114 Jungle Rd Suite E, Edisto Beach (GPS)
- Website: See menu
One of TripAdvisor’s awardees of the Traveler’s Choice Award for 2022, Tortuga’s is one of the places you must check out while in Edisto Island. If you are craving delicious Mexican and Southwestern food- tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos- Tortuga’s is no doubt the ultimate destination.
The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options which you can enjoy with their flavorful homemade sauces, guacamole, and salsas. These unique Mexican flavors are available in vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Try their delicious huevos rancheros, black bean tostada, and carna asada hash. These are perfect breakfast options at a reasonable price!
7. Briny Swine
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: Bar, seafood and barbecue
- Address: 3731 Docksite Rd, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
Are you looking for the best lunch and dinner options? Another grantee of Traveller’s Choice 2022 in the area is Briny Swine! This place is one of the top restaurants and the only smokehouse and raw bar on Edisto Island.
If you are craving an excellent roast, ribeye, and oysters, this place should be at the top of your list! According to TripAdvisor, the name is inspired by two Southern favorites, i.e., pig pickings and oyster roasts. The place offers impeccable seafood dishes, a kids’ menu, sandwiches, barbecues, homestyle desserts, local brews, and unique cocktails.
You can pick the tasty tuna tostada and roasted BBQ oysters from the raw bar and pair them with yummy cocktail concoctions.
When dining with your loved ones, you can also give their buttermilk fried shrimp and smoked meat platters a go. Another great pick is their nutrient and flavor-dense BBQ Cobb Salad and the delicious buffalo blue cheese fried oysters. Give all of these a try at Briny Swine now!
8. Dockside Bar & Grill
One of Edisto Island’s go-to seafood specialties is the Dockside Bar & Grill. This place is perfect for late nights out as it is open until 2 am, with a fantastic bar, excellent service, great views (sunsets, sea, and boats!), and live music on specific days. Dockside offers an array of seafood dishes, burgers & appetizers, mouthwatering desserts, and various refreshing drinks.
You can try their delicious yet reasonably priced shrimp, scallop baskets, fried oysters, seafood tacos, and BBQ bacon-wrapped scallops. There’s no better place to spend the night in Edisto than on the Dockside!
9. Ella & Ollie’s
Ella & Ollie’s is also listed as one of the top five restaurants in the vicinity by TripAdvisor. This place is one of the best for seafood and American-style cuisines. The service and the ambiance are impeccable, and the menu offers a lot of variety regarding seafood dishes (i.e., a great selection of fried and saucy options!).
There are also great lists of cocktails, liquors, and wine to try, as well as mouthwatering small plates (don’t skip the meaty wagyu beef carpaccio!). If you ever find yourself here, don’t forget their delicious BBQ shrimp dinner, shrimp cakes, and shrimp & grits.
10. Coot’s Bar & Grill
This restaurant is raved on in reviews as having one of the best oceanfront views on the island. Who wouldn’t fall in love with the Atlantic seascape on a sunny, breezy day or night with their favorite food in hand? Coot’s offers American-style and seafood cuisines, and this is one of the best places for a casual, happy hour moment on one of the best beaches in South Carolina.
If you enjoy plenty of high-top tables and good drinks, this one has it! You can also eat on the pier or the rear deck, order your favorite liquors (or perhaps try a new one!), and have fun dining near the seascape with loved ones. You can try their delicious wraps, fish sandwiches, a burger with tater tots, and coconut rum for a drink!
11. E & O Taco
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: Taco restaurant, Mexican
- Address: 21 Fairway Dr, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
Can’t get enough of hot and tasty Mexican dishes? Another great place to try in the area is E&O Taco. Their soft tacos are a must-try, especially with their tender beef and meaty-packed goodness. It’s prepared with fresh ingredients that you can enjoy with scrumptiously made salsas, chips, and guacamoles.
There is also a good selection of different tacos to choose from if you want more than the usual flavors – e.g., fish, beef brisket, and tuna tacos.
E&O also offers delicious Korean pork belly and carnitas that you can try. Liquors and beers are also available. Outside seating is also available, something you can enjoy if you love dining with the fresh sea breeze and extraordinary seascape.
12. The Old Post Office Restaurant
This restaurant is also serving savory seafood dishes and American-style cuisine. The incredible ambiance, wide menu selection, and fantastic service are worth checking out. You can try out their pecan smoked salmon for an appetizer, flavorful salads, and Angus ribeye for lunch or dinner. You can also get some great wine from their quality list while dining with friends and family.
13. McConkey’s Jungle Shack
McConkey’s is another fun place to try on Edisto Island. With great outdoor seating, service, a wide selection of dishes (international, American, and seafood), and impeccable service from the staff, you’ll truly enjoy your dining experience in Edisto. The place has a great beach shack ambiance and lends a casual yet fun vibe.
They also serve vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, as well as gluten-free dishes. You can try out their cobb salad with blackened Mahi and mahi-mahi fish sandwich for lunch and some Dahoo punch for a refreshing drink!
14. The Local’s Pizzeria
If you’re craving some excellent and flavorful pizza while in Edisto, The Local’s Pizzeria is the best place to be. Get your great fill of delicious thick and thin crust with various luscious toppings- from the juiciest mushrooms, olives, pineapples, and cheese. This place also offers delivery services.
15. One 4 Coffee
Can’t function without your daily dose of caffeine? One 4 Coffee offers one of the best coffee and brunch options. You can check out their vast array of heart and delicious breakfast choices before exploring the rest of Edisto Island.
Order the delightful frozen coffee (or a hot one!) with the sweetest scones, pastries, and cinnamon buns.
You can also get the tasty Cuban sandwich and split it up with a partner. During hot summer days, you can also get their luscious strawberry-passion smoothie which is well-liked by both kids and adults!
16. Pelican’s Pizza & Ice Cream
- Price: $
- Cuisine: Pizza and Ice cream
- Address: 102 Palmetto Blvd, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
Pelican’s offers the best ice cream and frozen yogurt selection in Edisto Island for those craving some sweet treats during hot, humid days. You can get a variety of flavors- from the classic double Dutch to some bold, new ones. Pelican’s also offers a great selection of pizza- from tasty pepperoni to pineapple-packed Hawaiian flavors.
17. 3 Gulls Creamery
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: Icecream shop
- Address: 114 Jungle Rd Suite J, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
You can also check out 3 Gulls Creamery for more sweet and delicious dessert options. You have plenty of ice cream flavors to choose from. There are also sundaes and delicious milkshakes to quench your thirst and the summer heat.
Try out their caramel cheesecake cookie monster ice cream served in a chocolate waffle cone!
18. Edingsville Grocery Restaurant and Bar
- Price: $$
- Cuisine: American and seafood, bar
- Address: 1084 SC-174, Edisto Island (GPS)
- Website: See menu
Check out Edingsville for more seafood options. The restaurant is famous for its impressive list of liquors for you to enjoy, as well as a variety of lunch and dinner options. Remember to order their tasty crab cakes and shrimp scampi! It’s one of the best.
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