Philosophia

The food here is fantastic! Three of us split the Mezze Lunch which is your choice of three appetizers. We had calamari, zucchini fritters, and octopus. I would get all of those again just for myself if I could. The hummus with the octopus was delicious as was the tzatziki with the fritters. For my main, I had the quinoa and burrata salad and added local shrimp. After the heavier apps, the salad was nice and light. My lunch mates both had the lamb gyro and were highly complimentary as well. Plenty of parking with indoor and outdoor seating. Will have to come back for dinner soon!

What a delightful spot! We met here for book club and had an excellent experience. Parking is pretty easy but you may have a little walk. Their patio is super cute and perfect for cooler weather days. Inside is smaller but they can fit a good amount without getting loud or crowded feeling. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating with our larger group. We were checked in on frequently and all questions answered quickly. The food was excellent. Favorites were the marinated feta, zucchini balls and branzino.

This was my third dining experience at Philosophia. Needed to review to give it the 5 star rating it deserves. We keep coming back because it's consistent. The food is always delicious with a variety of options. Flavors are amazing! The hostess is kind & welcoming, always. Our waiter was great. Can't remember his name. Very helpful with the menu, attentive and kind, professional yet not uptight. The kids ordered from kids menu & were happy. We ordered 2 salads & 3 small plates to share. I had a lemoncello cocktail, Prosecco, hubs had a Greek beer. All wonderful. It was plenty. They gave me a dessert for my bday which was above & beyond my expectation. Thank you for your hard work & offering the best Greek food in this area! Will be back & I'll try out your Taverna too.

Everything was authentic with top-notch service and food. Be swept away to the Mediterranean once you enter the doors. The bustling kitchen and small footprint being placed in the corner by the bathroom could have been a busy bit the food and service more than made up for it. Many different options for carnivores, vegetarians and omnivores alike. They also offered a tasting menu on the Tuesday that we went. After everything was said and done, the only problem was that we wanted to start the whole process over again and order more but we were pleasantly stiated post-meal.

If you're in Mount Pleasant and looking for a legit, Greek restaurant look no further than Philosophia! Everything was so fresh, tasty and they are located close by to Whole Foods with great outdoor seating. We made sure to try their Mezzi Dish, which came with 3-different dipping options (you can choose from many options) and a side. You can't go wrong with the fried zucchini, so tasty! For the main we tried the pan seared Salmon, it was grilled to perfection and was served on a butternut squash with couscous, shaved Brussels sprouts and mushrooms, SO good. The service was great, I highly recommend giving them a try!

First time dining experience. It was crowded so we were glad that we made reservations which is highly suggested. Great service. David had some great suggestions and made our family dinner very enjoyable. The food was excellent. Everything was so good. My favorites were the Spanakorizo and the whole Bronzino. The portions were large enough to share amongst the 3 of us. There is plenty of parking. Outside dining is available but to cold for us to try.

First time, I love trying new places. I ordered a veggie gyro which contains eggplant and chick peas on a warm pita!!! Wow-wee-woo! So yummy. My body was craving veggies and this hit the spot. My fried who is picky eater got the lamb gyro and he was picking...the meat and stuffing from the pita. His mouth was full and he was still picking! My picture looks messy because I was chowing down!

Tried the newish happy hour at Philosophia in Mt. Pleasant with some friends a couple of weeks ago. We shared some appetizers and enjoyed some cocktails while sitting at the bar. Pictured is what we ended up sharing: * Salmon Tartare served with fried pita chips. Generous portion and very tasty. * Roasted Oysters - oysters roasted and topped with Spanakopita, and a very rich Lemon Buerre Blanc. These were my favorite thing we ordered! * Saganaki - the flashy appetizer that is made with Kefalograviera cheese, panfried and flambéed with Brandy. It's fried cheese, so of course it was good! * Dirty Martini - they have a little twist on their dirty martini as its made with kalamata olives instead of your standard green olives. I really love all olives, so I thought it was delicious. * Glass of the happy hour Greek white wine The service started out good, but the bartenders seemed to focus on the main bar area and kind of ignored the smaller side area (where we were sitting). It took us a while to get their attention to tab out. Other than that, it was a good time!

Overall: Near 5-star experience brought down by a likely off night service-wise. The good: Fantastic food with very few blemishes. We split a handful of apps, with the standouts being the tyropita, spanakopita, and of course saganaki. The octopus was also great, but those others felt more authentic and flavorful in comparison. Atmosphere is Greek-ish on the inside and cozy patio on the outside, and heating lamps for chilly nights. The not-so-good: Service was extremely slow, especially for a Tuesday night. The place was surprisingly full both inside and out, so maybe they were understaffed, but we had to wait far too long throughout our entire experience. Only slight on the food was the chickpea medley and mash served with the grilled octopus, which just didn't hit us right. Food/drink: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 7/10

Perhaps some of the best Greek food I have ever had....in the world. Authentic through and through with a fine professional staff that treats their customers with warmth and respect. The feta sesame honey appetizer is heaven and honestly, there is not a bad entree choice on the menu.

I came here on tasting Tuesday and they had a great menu option for three coarse meal for under $40. You could also do an option for food tasting and wine tasting for an up charge. I chose not to go with the tasting menu and instead do a bunch of different appetizers. All the portions were pretty large! The spread Trio was delicious and the winner by far was the tzatziki spread. We sat outside and the ambience was great! Definitely made me feel like I needed an aperol spritz, and I was on the coast of Greece. For being an outside in a strip mall, the noise was not too loud, but the bugs were definitely out once the food arrived. It was a great dog, friendly patio.

I've been to Philosophia for dinner several times and it's always been great. Food is excellent. My lunch experience not so great. Service was very slow. It took a good 15 minutes to get our drinks and once we ordered it was 30 minutes before we got our food. We all had salads. In fairness to the wait staff, it seemed as though they needed more help. Still love the place and will continue to go.

We had a reservation for dinner and we loved this spot! Hostess and server were both super welcoming. We started with wine and decided to share some plates between the three of us. We ordered the dip trio, calamari, and the meatballs. All were delicious it was tough to make a choice of what was our favorite dish. I'd love to come back soon to try other dishes as well! The inside of the restaurant is so cute and aesthetically pleasing!

Friends invited me to a Tuesday night 3-course dinner with wine pairing here. Where else in Mount Pleasant will you get three full courses with wine for each course for $56? Yeah, probably nowhere which is why they were so busy. We luckily had a reservation, so we were quickly seated, and the delights began, one after another. First, let me say that despite being there for the 3-course, none of us ordered it. I think each of us is so adventurous, we wanted one of everything from the menu. Crazy, but yeah, we did. I ordered the hummus for the entire table, and we shared. It was just enough for three people; maybe it would be just right for two. We enjoyed this with wine while our orders were prepared. Normally, I would not order something I could get anywhere, so the Spanakopita was NOT on my radar when I initially perused the menu. But it seemed like a meal paired with the YiaYia potatoes and a salad. I wasn't wrong and it did not disappoint. This venue is the older sibling to Taverna Philosophia just down the road, also 5 stars in my opinion. I can think of nowhere in Mount Pleasant that rivals these two restaurants for both price and high quality. If you enjoy Greek food and are considering a visit, plan ahead - make a reservation. The venue is small, so even a party of two can be difficult to seat because this place is so popular. I did see food being served at the bar, but again, it was small, and stools appeared limited. They do offer outside seating which is nice despite overlooking the parking lot. They have gone to great lengths to dress it up and it is nice. It is also outfitted with heaters. A win-win for date night if you are in Mount P :-)

Where do I start? Everything here is delicious and I've tried a lot of it. The soup is my go-to take out order, but I really enjoy eating there because its a cozy atmosphere and everyone is so friendly. I like the octopus, the saganaki, the meatballs as well as the spanakopita.

I feel like I'm back in Santorini! The food is outstanding and probably the best bartender in Mt Pleasant. Pastitsio is my favorite so far. Only place I've found with Greek white wines with no added sulso that's a plus.

Philosophia is a great addition to the Charleston food scene! I was skeptical upon its authenticity after my vacation to Greece but wanted to give it a try. The inside is welcoming and decorated cute with the typical Grecian color scheme of blue and white. The restroom was clean. I chose to sit on the outdoor patio to people watch and enjoy the cooler weather. The drink menu is diverse with a variety of wines and cocktails. The menu had traditional favorites and I ordered the Greek salad and taziki sauce with pita. The Greek salad was fresh and delicious with a huge chunk of cheese on top. It was fairly big so I took it home for lunch the next day. The pita was warm and soft- as it should be. Service is always helpful and friendly!

I made a mistake...I accidentally ended up here after making a wrong turn in Charleston and driving over the bridge...there was a huge accident in the other direction, I knew I couldn't just turn around on the other side and come back - this was going to take a while. After a little tour at Patriots Point and finding the field where the Battery play, I was hungry and figured I'd find the best place nearby and took a chance with Greek. In Charleston. Well, Mount Pleasant. And it surpassed pleasant in so many ways. I took a seat at the bar, ordered some wine, read through the menu and quickly decided on the 3 course dinner special. Spanakopita, which was super fantastic, the branzino which I totally devoured and loved and then amazing dessert, yogurt custard parfait... WHAT?!?! It was beautiful. And so yumm-O! Oh! And the limoncello WOAH! All in all, I spent probably 2 hours here and the service was spectacular as well... it has been a couple months since I was in, I cannot recall the gentleman's name who took care of me all night.... He's an artist too! Highly recommend and if I ever mistakenly make it back to Mount Pleasant, I will purposely come back!

What a cheerful and welcoming experience having dinner at Philosophia last night! We booked an outdoor table and were able to sit in the shade right outside the front door -- although their patio looked super comfy, we weren't prepared for direct sun. Bring a hat and you'll be fine! I ordered the Kyrios Bourbon Smash and was able to sip it throughout the meal, along with a full bottle of water. My group decided to stick with the small plates so we could try more options. We ordered the burrata&beet salad, kolokithokeftedes (fried zucchini), saganaki (flambeed cheese with pita), spanakorizo (spinach&feta risotto cakes), Greek salad, and then the staff brought over a complimentary spanakopita. Our server was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The manager (owner?) stopped by twice to check on us and I could see that he was checking on all of the tables. The staff seemed to all work well together, keeping our water bottle full and quickly removing any discarded plates. It was perfect weather, wonderful company, and a delicious meal. I will definitely be back. Thanks so much for the excellent service!

This spot is very pretty, and it does give you the vibes of 'postcard' Greece. We enjoyed our food, but with tight seating and an extremely loud environment, it is difficult to truly enjoy yourself. I started with the Burrata & Beet Salad, beautifully presented but pretty blah on the palette. The Spanakorizo was the hit of the night for all of us. Tender and lovely. Keftedes was a bit more dry, and I don't think I even noticed a dill beurre blanc. One for the win was their Pastitsio; creamy and flavorful. Cocktails were very weak.....Our server seemed new and unsure of herself but she was wonderful! I do look forward to some of the new projects from this team - Taverna looks like it will be amazing.

Had a tasty dinner here. Portions of sides were bigger than expected compared to other places. Farmer's salad was very good, as were the goat cheese potatoes. My friend loved her creamy soup, side of beets, and spanokopita. Service was excellent and we would definitely go back. Atmosphere was classy taverna, felt like I was in Greece except for the music (we sat in the back).

We stopped in quickly for a round of Happy hour drinks we both tried the POMEGRANATE GIN SLING Beereater, Pomegranate, sweet vermoutn, orange Bitters and KYRIOS BOURBON SMASH Orange Steeped Bourbon, Muddled Blackberrv and Lime, Simple Svrup, Mint (both not pictured) and they were refreshing and delicious! But we both agreed that the PALOMA DIABLO Calabrian Chile Tequila, Agave Nectar, Grapefruit, Ginger Beer was where it's at!! Try one and on Happy hour they are 7 bucks each! We weren't hungry while there, but I love this place, their menu and a traditional Greek salad, so I ordered one to go and had it later that evening! The Greek Salad has heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, EVOO and aged red wine vinegar and it was everything I wanted it to be!!

FABULOUS! Oh how I enjoyed this place!!! Everything was phenomenal:) First of all, the service. On point! Courteous and respectful. We had a dashing young man who was polite and saw to our every need. He gave us pointers on what to order, checked if I could swap a side (not normally done) and arranged for a fabulous mocktail. Sigh. The food was yum. We started off with the flaming cheese saganaki. This was served with a basket of pita bread. My entree was the WHOLE BRANZINO which was served on a wooden platter. This was an entire fish with the head on, bone-in and char-grilled with spices bedazzling the crunchy skin. I had this with the Greek potatoes which were incredible. My date had the KAKAVIA, a unique dish of shrimp, squid, salmon, clams, and mussels in a light lemon and tomato broth over fresh Greek pasta. Everything was spectacular; so very flavorful and beautifully presented. We rounded the evening off with the berry and fig panacotta. This place is wonderful and I'm so happy it's in a great with easy parking. The restaurant can be a little tight, and it's quite loud, but that's part of the robust culture of Greece. Embrace it! Opa!!!

Amazing find that they made so cute even in a strip mall. Food was fantastic and service was great. Was there on a date night by, but also cute for a ladies night meet up.

Food was delicious. really great atmosphere. Staff did a great job taking care of our large party. We will return next time in MP.

The reviews were so stellar we couldn't pass this up for my husband's birthday. We ordered four apps to share: tzaziki with pita, octopus, spanikopita, and saganaki. I also ordered the goat cheese potatoes because I can't pass up goat cheese on a menu. Everything was completely delicious and fresh. The spanikopita was the best I've ever had. My only criticism was I thought the potatoes could have used a dash of salt. All of this food and cocktails for right around $90. We can't wait to go back and try the entrees. Top notch!!

One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston. Outstanding Greek food, hospitality, and service. Nice casual ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating.

Great food & service - would love to go back when in Charleston! Our kids loved the pasta. We got several dishes to share, all were yummy!

The closest I've found since visiting Greece last year. The spinach pie (spanakopita) and zucchini fritters (kolokithokeptedes) were pure perfection. Ecstatic to have found a place that satisfies those cravings. Will be back for more!

My friend and I came to town for a few days and stayed in Mt. Pleasant. Philosophia was one of the highlights of our trip. From the service to the dinner to the drinks, everything was really good. The atmosphere was also so beautiful! We decided to do drinks and appetizers, we got the spanakopita, goat cheese potatoes, dip trio, farmers salad and meatballs. Everything was so flavorful, the only thing we didn't love was the spanakopita but the bartender (who was our waiter) gave us complimentary drinks because he knew we didn't care for it. It was flavorful but very cheesy and not comparable to traditional spanakopita. Everything else we ordered was wonderful!

Excellent lamb and pork. we have been there three times for lunch and cant stop eating the salads with the protein. Too full for dessert. Greek Island atmosphere. Great service.

Had a delicious brunch at Philosophia! So glad to finally make it over there. Absolutely delicious Greek cuisine. We stared with hummus and feta and then split the Greek salad, calamari and spanakopita. Everything was delicious. They give a huge amount of pita which is nice. We couldn't finish it, but we're glad to have plenty. We also enjoyed drinks, Bloody Mary and mimosa. They were $5 each which was a great deal. I'm looking forward to going back for Dinner!

Popped into this awesome place spontaneously last night. What a treat. What an experience. Philosophia is an authentic Greek restaurant right here in Mt. Pleasant. You know a place is brilliant when you leave the restaurant with a circus in your mouth. Their trio sampler is a must and their chicken dish is cosmic. Even better, the service is spectacular. James the bartender allowed us to sample drinks. Highly recommend his Paloma Diablo,(wow). What impressed us the most is when the owner Justin Hunt came out to introduce himself to my wife and I and surprised us with his incredible baklava. It was like the finale at the end of a 4th of July fireworks show :) I'll let the photos do the talking but this restaurant is a must. Really reminded me of Europe where owners actually care and come out, introduce themselves and take pride in their work & establishment. 3 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars From Us

We got the calamari and Halibut! IT WAS SOOO GOOD! The halibut was cooked to perfection! The space was so cute and romantic!

Stopped in to Philosophia recently on a weekend night with no reservations for a party of 4. We were happy to be seated despite lack of reservation. We had to opt for outdoor seating, which isn't always ideal in August. There were plenty of fans and shade in the outdoor area, which kept things comfortable. Our meal was fantastic, from start to finish. We all started with salads- I had the burrata and beet, which was amazing, while others had the traditional Greek salad. For my entree, I opted for the whole branzino. It was both light and indulgent, if that's even possible. We also tried a few bottles of various Greek red wines. My in-laws, who were joining us for dinner, recently returned from Greece. I was worried they would compare the entire meal to the meals they had in Greece.. and they did, but they found Philosophia comparable to their meals in Greece! Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will be back!

Wow! Such amazing seafood, sausage and drinks and a casual Greek atmosphere. Love it so much, we will be back again very soon! With the muscles and the awesome sauce, gotta get the pita points to not waste that great sauce! And the Paloma is not to be missed!

What a neighborhood gem to find! We sat outside under their covered veranda. Was an incredible experience. Warm pita + hummus very good. Best lamb Gyro my husband claims he's ever had - he's had many! Quinoa and Arugula Salad with local shrimp. Shrimp were grilled and perfectly seasoned with greek spices. Will definitely go back for dinner. Want to try every dish! Highly recommend.

Delicious lamb shank with a cashew hummus. The service was personable and sitting outside on a low humidity 70° night made it extra special.

Splendid dinner here with fantastic service, delicious food and a very mellow, yet modern vibe to match. Philosophia does Greek food right and is a much better choice than the ever popular Stella's. We ordered a ton of items off the menu and I could not find a flaw in almost any of them. To start, the calamari was perfectly battered and fried with just the right amount of seasoning. The zucchini cakes (call them balls) were profound, melt in your mouth delicious, juicy and packed full of fresh zucchini flavor. The avgolemono (soup) was great and while homemade is always best, this version was excellent. Warm, grilled pita bread with a well balanced and flavorful tzatziki compliments their Greek salad made just right. Tasty whole chunks of feta, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onion delivered a solid Greek salad. The moussaka was splendid and this is a dish that's easy to ruin and cook too dry, too oily or just not full of any flavor (restaurant mentioned previously). Flavors were flying, high quality beef, great seasoning and a decent portion size. Excellent. The local flounder was also cooked to perfection and the fish itself was fresh and delectable. The meatballs were probably my favorite dish of the night, again high quality beef, perfectly seasoned with a little avgolemono sauce to match. Perfect. My only reservation was yiayia's potatoes; not crispy enough and not enough feta on top. Otherwise, everything else was just perfect. Look forward to coming back and trying more dishes.

I've been wanting to come here for months! I finally got the chance last night and it was amazing. The food was so fresh, delightful, and well-seasoned. We had the Greek salad, the lamb, and this zucchini fritter dish with mushroom sauce that was so savory and delicious! It tasted like a hash brown or potato cake drenched in mushroom sauce. The Greek salad with the square feta was tantalizingly good (the lemon drizzle brightened it up so beautifully and mixed well with the other seasonings). We shared the lamb shank entree. So tender it was falling off the bone. I didn't find my margarita to be the best (but to be fair, that's not their specialty), so we also ordered one glass of white wine for appetizers and a red wine for dinner. I cannot wait to go back. If anybody wanna go, just let me know!

If you read nothing more, know that it was THAT GOOD ... in fact, it was FABULOUS! While reservations are not required, they're encouraged ... it was so easy on Resy. There's plenty of parking (it's a few doors down from Whole Foods) and lots of seating ... dine outside on the patio, or inside. We chose inside. The interior dining room is clean, bright and tasteful. Tables are spaced nicely. The hostess greeted us warmly and seated us quickly. Our server, Vadim, approached us immediately. The restaurant was well staffed and energetic. (People walking in without a reservation were offered seating st the bar or outside.) The beverage list seemed small with a handful of signature cocktails but there's plenty of wines and beers to please. (I'm sure 'simple' drinks like bourbon, a spirit and tonic, etc. we're available.) My initial choice was an Aperol cocktail but when Vadir offered that it was kind of spicy, I opted for a glass of a Greek Rose which was lovely. Hub chose Merlot. The pours were decent, and at $11.00 each, quite satisfying. The menu offers many selections for those diners that like to share, or who want to make a meal of apps and/ or small plates. We passed over the dips and spreads and soups and salads and went right to the Mezethes (small plates). Joe selected the Octopus ($13.00), served with a small chickpea salad. It was perfectly prepared and beautiful. He loved it. My order of Mussels Saganski ($15.00) was honestly the best presentation and most delicious order of bivalve mollusks I've had in years. Though the mussels were small, they were tender and there were plenty of them, sautéed in tomato, onion, garlic, ouzo butter and feta. I was thrilled when I found a well season, thickish broth (loaded with all the ingredients underneath) that begged to be mopped up with the basket of warm, grilled pita delivered to our table. I could have stopped right there ... but, there was more to come! Joe had asked Vadim which dish was the most representative of the Greek cuisine. His recommendation of the Pastitio ($23.00) did not disappoint. Two ample pieces of this dreamy classic Greek dish hit it out of the ballpark. (I've made it before, but my 'skinny' recipe did not compare ...lol). Closely resembling lasagna in appearance, there were layers of well seasoned ground beef, ziti, a creamy bechamel sauce and dreamy whipped ricotta. It was divine. My choice, the local fish of the day ($29.00) was golden tile. Soft and buttery, this grilled, perfectly portioned and prepared fish was superb. Served with a melange of sweet corn, zucchini, crispy polenta in a skordalia (thick purée) with a touch of lemon butter, it was fabulous. The courses were served to give us ample time to enjoy each mouthful without being rushed. We didn't notice desserts on the menu so Joe asked. Vadim rolled off at least 5 which all sounded delish. Though we were quite full, Joe was set on his fave, Baklava. As a practice, I pass on dessert. Heck, I ate almost the whole basket of pita ... lol ... but when I heard one of choices was peanut butter gelato, I just couldn't pass it up. Just when we thought Vadim was coming to our table for our dessert order, we were served a complimentary, surprisingly light olive oil lemon pound cake served over a bright raspberry coulis. Absolutely yum. A lovely surprise, well appreciated and quickly devoured; however, while Joe was stuffed, I had to have that gelato and it didn't disappoint. The order, two large balls of melt in your mouth pb heaven was plenty to share. I was thrilled, quite full and very, very satisfied. The owner stopped by our table which is always a nice touch. Vadim was attentive and engaging. Move over, Nico and Langdon's. This new kid on the block has quickly joined your holding on fine dining East of the Cooper. Hurry up ... you'll hug me!

Went with a large group of friends, 8 in total, so we made a reservation. Service and food was great. Nice casual atmosphere.

Newly opened, just about a month. Decor was warm and inviting, very well done. Plenty of outdoor seating that was very thoughtfully layed out. Bailey was our server, she was exceptional. We shared the octopus over chickpea salad appetizer. It was a really nice portion and at $17, a very good deal. I had the pastitsio, which is greek lasagna and my husband had the catch of the day, wreck fish. Both the appetizer and the entrees were outstanding! I definitely recommend this restaurant, it is a welcome addition to the Mt Pleasant community.

I was so lucky to be around when they were opening! The food is on another level. I had the Horiatiki Salad. Incredible Octopus. Service was professional but friendly. My main course was the Local Fish. I wish every restaurant took this kind of care with their customers. Can't wait to become a regular!

Excellent tzatziki & pork shank with some of the best potatoes ever! Had really good Greek red wine. Stellar service. So many things on the menu I wanted to try so will be back on another work trip soon.

Justin outdid himself tonight. This was the best thanksgiving meal that we ever had. Turkey was so moist. The salmon and brussels sprouts scrumptious. The fried calamari was delicious and same with fried spinach appetizer. Then to end the meal, Justin brought us the best chocolate cake ever,omg, I can't breathe but so worth it. Love philosophia

Went a few weeks ago for a friend's birthday. It had been awhile since a restaurant really knocked it outta the park and Philosophia nailed it. Everything was just wonderful. The wait staff, bartender and food....all amazing! The whole experience was so wonderful that I didn't even think about my phone much less take photos. Going back there this evening. Hope to post an update with photos this time.

Finally a Mediterranean restaurant to give mount pleasant authentic cuisine!!! Our experience was awesome, from the exceptional service to the food and drink. Loved the inside of the restaurant and kudos to the chef Justin. We will absolutely be back very soon!

We love their take out meal for 2 ! Delicious chicken over beans & spinach, Greek salad , very tasty baklava , all for $4