"Enjoy a Southern-style breakfast, down-home diner lunch or seafood-centric dinner at the Marina Variety Store, an old-school local spot with magnificent views of the Ashley River off Lockwood. While seafood takes up a good part of the menu, there are still quite a few options for land lovers, including chicken fingers, pancakes, or a turkey sandwich for the littles. Between boat and dolphin watching on the dock and the promise of chocolate cake for dessert, mealtime will fly by. Pro parenting tip: This is one of the more budget-friendly sit-down options on the peninsula and a good choice for grandparents in the mood for a modest meal." - Erin Perkins, Erin Ziegler
