Kiawah Island Restaurants and Dining Guide

Whether you're hungry for a fast and casual bite, or a luxurious, five-star dining experience, Kiawah Island has it all. From restaurants offering traditional Lowcountry favorites and fresh-caught seafood to seasonally inspired fare and global cuisine, read on to discover the best restaurants to eat around Kiawah Island!

Below you will find a comprehensive guide to the best restaurants on Kiawah Island, but if you are hungry for more, just download our free Kiawah Island Vacation Guide. From dockside side burgers to fresh ice cream inside a house-baked waffle cone, our guide is full of recommendations that will please even the pickiest of eaters!

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Kiawah Island Restaurants

Kiawah’s premier seafood restaurant. Located in the Ocean Course Clubhouse, enjoy seasonal ingredients, fresh and practical dishes and breathtaking ocean views. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Outdoor dining available in season.

High-end steakhouse and sushi lounge located in The Sanctuary. Award winning fare, select fine wines, unparalleled service and sweeping ocean views are the highlight of this ultimate dining experience. Sushi Lounge offers traditional sushi and small plates, classic cocktails, craft beer list and no reservations required!

This open porch bar features modern, Oceanside elegance with an upscale bar menu and specialty cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual beach-side atmosphere at the Ocean Course Clubhouse.

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner service in the Sanctuary’s elegant dining room. Panoramic windows offer bright, sweeping ocean views amid a classic, low-country interior. Spectacular Sunday Brunch buffet featuring live music and killer bloody marys.

Family style Italian serving up homemade pasta, pizza and seasonal specials. Located just beyond the 18th green, at the Turtle Point Clubhouse. Warm and inviting with bar and table service. Outside seating available in season.

Open for lunch & dinner at Osprey Point Clubhouse, this casual ale house offers southern bbq platters, salads, signature sides and sauces with fairway and lagoon views. Veranda bar offers al fresco dining and extensive beer list. Voted BEST MAC N CHEESE!

Located in East Beach Village, The Market is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It features gourmet sandwiches, salad, pizza, and a variety of specials. Self-service dining and picnic lunch / dinner and takeout are great for families and golf groups. Grocery items, beer, and wine are also available.

There are so many stand-out elements of the Kiawah Players’ Pub. The dining room seats up to 125 guests, and the addition of its spacious pub and bar seats up to 31. Outside dining is also available on the 4,354-square-foot covered deck with gorgeous views of the sparkling lagoon and 18th green. It is the perfect place to rock away and enjoy the island’s ocean breeze. The restaurant offers three meals a day, and the menu by Chef de cuisine Cory O’Connor is phenomenal!

 

Freshfields Village Restaurants

Beautiful restaurant and bar offering French inspired cuisine prepared with fresh and local products. Small plates, traditional specialties, steaks and prix-fix menu options. Outside seating available in season.  Dinner service only.

The grille is a great place to gather with friends to watch the big game! Large flat screen TVs are mounted throughout the bar and dining room. Don’t miss the ”create your own” salad. The menu also offers appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and also a kids’ menu.

Serving traditional Neapolitan woodfire pizzas and housemade italian fare. Full bar, extensive wine menu and daily specials. Open kitchen, family friendly and al fresco dining in season!

The Mediterranean-influenced menu focuses on fresh, seasonal products with a rotating selection of delightful salads, dips, and take-away prepared dishes. Bakery includes breads, sweets and delights. Breakfast daily and gluten free options!

Brand new addition! Traditional Wine Bar featuring 48 wines by the bottle and light Italian fare. Nosh on cheese, charcuterie, brushetta, salads and paninis. Local craft beer selection and sparkling wines also available!

Bring your laptop and enjoy wireless internet access or check in on one of two desktop computers for customers’ use.  Serving specialty coffee drinks, pastries, soups and sandwiches. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.

Full service drug store and old fashioned soda fountain. Enjoy hand dipped ice cream, milkshakes and traditional sodas. The hamburgers, hot dogs, wraps and chicken salad are popular choices.

Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week (6:30 – 11 am & 11 am – 3 pm). The breakfast menu features traditional items – the bacon egg and cheese breakfast burrito is amazing! Lunch offers classic sandwiches, burgers, daily specials and more including easy, grab and go items made fresh daily.

Authentic Japanese with sushi rolls, traditional hibachi entrees and Asian fusion dishes. Full bar, patio seating available, weekly specials and daily happy hour!

Mexican taqueria and bar offering lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Signature margaritas and salsa made from the freshest seasonal SC vegetables!

Bohicket Marina Restaurants

Great bar food at reasonable prices. Don’t miss the shrimp po boy, chicken tenders and large burgers. Great local spot with pool table, darts, etc. overlooking Bohicket Marina. Best sunsets around!

Johns Island Restaurants

Featuring simple, seasonal Italian cuisine- be sure to add this to your list of local restaurants to try! Casual fine dining spotlighting locally sourced ingredients, house-made pasta and house-cured meats. Warm and inviting atmosphere with a friendly and knowledgeable service staff.  Dinner service only. Daily specials, extensive wine list, craft beers, and reservations a MUST! Menu favorites include char-grilled brussels and beet and goat cheese bruschetta.

Johns Island’s hippest Mexican cantina and restaurant. Fresh ingredients, authentic cooking, and creative inspiration from Chef Shamil Velazquez make this a must for a fun evening. The outdoor dining patio and bar offer year-round fun. Located on Maybank Hwy at the former Fat Hen location with nightly dinner service and Sunday brunch.

The Royal Tern is a fancy neighborhood land and sea eatery with a wood fire grill in the heart of John’s Island. Wonderful bar for dining and outside seating available.

Coffee, all day breakfast sandwiches, pannini's and wine. Located just off island, next to Kinfolk, The Hemingway focuses on the highest quality ingredients with an emphasis on sourcing locally. Simply put - we give a damn about what we make. Come check it out!

A local no-frills smokehouse just off island specializing in chicken, ribs, seasonal sizes and soft serve ice cream. Located across the street from the Pam Harrington Offices!

Restaurants Near Kiawah Island, SC

Kiawah Island is just 20 miles from Charleston, a nationally renowned food destination garnering critical praise and famished foodies from around the world.

From the down-home to the delightfully decadent, Charleston serves up heaping helpings of award-winning cuisine and true Southern hospitality.

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