Best Restaurants in North Charleston

Shuai and Corrie Wang’s lively dining room channels New Chinese American cooking with Lowcountry ingredients—karaage, crab fried rice, and a dim sum Sunday. Crowned Best North Charleston Restaurant by Charleston City Paper and loved by Eater and Bon Appétit.

Chinese barbecue meets Southern smoke—think char siu ribs, five-spice duck, and smoked meats over noodles. Praised by the Post and Courier and featured by Eater and Southern Living; community-focused pricing and a spirited bar complete the vibe.

A Park Circle landmark for wood-fired pies made with local produce—don’t miss the Pork Trifecta or Food Network–recognized Pistachio Pesto. Frequently cited by the Post and Courier and Eater as one of the area’s essential pizzas.

A family-run soul food institution serving okra soup, red rice, and legendary fried chicken. Honored as an America’s Classics winner by the James Beard Foundation; still operated by the Grant-Pinckney family and central to community life.

British expat Adam Randall fries North Atlantic cod to a shattering crunch with thick-cut chips, mushy peas, and pints out back. A Park Circle favorite highlighted by Charleston Magazine and lauded by local critics for authenticity.

Natural wine bar meets Mediterranean-leaning kitchen—tinned seafood, meatballs on Sundays, and thoughtful small plates. Recognized by Food & Wine as one of America’s most important natural wine bars and a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program.

From food truck to brick-and-mortar, this Asian + Latin mash-up serves tacos, pad thai, duck ramen, and burritos with playful flair. Charleston City Paper praised it as weird and wonderful—exactly the fun North Charleston loves.

Set inside a 1937 Navy house on the river, MOMO pairs cocktails and raw bar bites with hearty plates. Reviewed by the Post and Courier for its setting and shareables; a relaxed stop before or after Riverfront Park events.

Casual all-day breakfast and brunch favorite known for Mexican hash, shrimp and grits, and buzzed doughnuts. Voted Best North Charleston Brunch by Charleston City Paper; a true Park Circle gathering place run by a longtime local.

Beloved by locals for soulful pho, bánh xèo, and rice plates, cooked by owners Dat and Phuong from family recipes. The Post and Courier spotlighted the couple’s story and the restaurant’s quiet excellence on Rivers Avenue.

A low-key Jamaican staple serving jerk chicken, curried goat, and oxtails in generous portions. Featured on Eater’s North Charleston picks; expect changing daily specials and a steady stream of regulars from the neighborhood.