La Bonne Franquette

Chill, waterfront pub with casual seafood meals & outdoor seating, plus live music & weekend brunch.

Fried seafood, pork chops, collards & Southern specialties in a spartan roadside dining room.

Rustic-chic dining with a simple menu of artisanal Italian dishes & a sizable wine list.

James Island is a charming town in South Carolina's Charleston County, nestled within the vibrant Charleston metro area.

Duck club sandwiches & local beer served in a funky tavern with live music & backyard seating.

Laid-back hotel with an outdoor saltwater pool & an exercise room, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi. Overlooking the Kiawah River, this relaxed hotel is 3 miles from Kiawah Beachwalker Park and 5 miles from Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The relaxed rooms (some with water views) feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas or separate living spaces with pull-out sofas, plus kitchens and dining tables. A hot breakfast buffet and parking are available. There's a casual cocktail bar. Other amenities include a heated outdoor saltwater pool, an exercise room, a bike trail and meeting facilities.

"Mediterranean Cocktail Bar & Kitchen BAR: 4PM-11PM KITCHEN 4PM-10PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY BAR 3-11PM"

"The three-meals-a-day dining room at The Dunlin, a luxury resort on Johns Island, exudes beach-house cool, and establishes its Lowcountry credentials with views of the Kiawah River, sea-fresh fish and shellfish (much of it local), seasonal produce, and the mix of culinary informality and sophistication that characterizes Southern cooking at its best."

Laid-back cafe serving breakfast fare, burgers, and local beer and wine.

Casual Vietnamese restaurant offering noodle dishes, spring rolls, and fried rice, plus beer and wine.