Linnette's

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

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

Towering, red-&-white offshore lighthouse, rebuilt in the 19th century & accessible by boat.

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

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.

Laid-back roadside joint with ample outdoor seating, serving diverse Mexican fare & cocktails.

West Tennessee-style barbecue joint dishing up ribs, pulled pork, and brisket, plus sides, beer, and cocktails.

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

"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."

Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.