Tony’s Folly Beach Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing breakfast and brunch only 2 blocks from our home. Make sure to go early or be ready for a wait. This is both a local and tourist favorite.
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Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveAmazing breakfast and brunch only 2 blocks from our home. Make sure to go early or be ready for a wait. This is both a local and tourist favorite.
For early risers or fellow caffeine aficionados, this is the best coffee on the Island in my opinion.
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Center Street Coffee
18 Center StFor early risers or fellow caffeine aficionados, this is the best coffee on the Island in my opinion.
This is a great choice for lunch or dinner when visiting downtown Charleston. It is located near the historic outdoor market and Pineapple Fountain area. It has excellent seafood and a fabulous view of the harbor as it sits right on the water (literally).
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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StThis is a great choice for lunch or dinner when visiting downtown Charleston. It is located near the historic outdoor market and Pineapple Fountain area. It has excellent seafood and a fabulous view of the harbor as it sits right on the water (literally).
Get dressed up and go enjoy a delicious seafood dinner here in downtown Charleston. Make sure to make a reservation!!
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R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church StGet dressed up and go enjoy a delicious seafood dinner here in downtown Charleston. Make sure to make a reservation!!
This is a very small hole-in-the wall type joint with a bar located right on Center St. The pizza is really good and consistent! Great carry-out option too.
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Woody's Pizza
39 Center StThis is a very small hole-in-the wall type joint with a bar located right on Center St. The pizza is really good and consistent! Great carry-out option too.
This is a top quality full course steak house that will leave you very happily satisfied. Enjoy listening to a pianist while sipping cocktails in the bar area before you are seated to your table. Dress your best for this amazing night out! Make a reservation!!
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StThis is a top quality full course steak house that will leave you very happily satisfied. Enjoy listening to a pianist while sipping cocktails in the bar area before you are seated to your table. Dress your best for this amazing night out! Make a reservation!!
This is a great place to grab lunch while you take a break from the beach. Or grab breakfast before heading out to the beach. Either way you can't go wrong. The kids meals are plated on frisbees that you can take as a souvenir when you leave:)
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rita's seaside grill
This is a great place to grab lunch while you take a break from the beach. Or grab breakfast before heading out to the beach. Either way you can't go wrong. The kids meals are plated on frisbees that you can take as a souvenir when you leave:)
There are several locations in Charleston. Offers sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes and hot dogs. Lots to choose from on the menu.
East Bay Deli - Downtown
334 E Bay StThere are several locations in Charleston. Offers sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes and hot dogs. Lots to choose from on the menu.
Awesome Carolina BBQ with lots of delicious side items to choose from. 3 locations in Charleston with the West Ashley restaurant being closet to Folly. Either eat at the restaurant or take it to go if you prefer a night in.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StAwesome Carolina BBQ with lots of delicious side items to choose from. 3 locations in Charleston with the West Ashley restaurant being closet to Folly. Either eat at the restaurant or take it to go if you prefer a night in.
Go hang at the beach on Sullivans Island and grab lunch at Poe's Tavern. Named after author Edgar Allan Poe. Delicious juicy burgers and lots of beers on tap! Go early before the lunch or dinner rush so you can get a table! Fills up fast during busy times during the day.
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Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StGo hang at the beach on Sullivans Island and grab lunch at Poe's Tavern. Named after author Edgar Allan Poe. Delicious juicy burgers and lots of beers on tap! Go early before the lunch or dinner rush so you can get a table! Fills up fast during busy times during the day.
This is a great place close to the condo to enjoy delicious food, awesome drinks and live music!! Seating is inside or outside! Nice relaxing vibe to just chill and hang with family and/or friends.
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Loggerhead's Beach Grill
123 W Ashley AveThis is a great place close to the condo to enjoy delicious food, awesome drinks and live music!! Seating is inside or outside! Nice relaxing vibe to just chill and hang with family and/or friends.
A newer restaurant to Folly (2018), this place offers dishes inspired by the South Pacific. The decor is very fun and beach-y. Offers live music (check online for live music schedule) The food was very good!
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Wiki Wiki Sandbar
15 Center StA newer restaurant to Folly (2018), this place offers dishes inspired by the South Pacific. The decor is very fun and beach-y. Offers live music (check online for live music schedule) The food was very good!
Looking for Mexican cuisine, head to Taco Boy on Center St. Tacos and margaritas are the go-tos here. They also have a Charleston location.
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Taco Boy
106 E Ashley AveLooking for Mexican cuisine, head to Taco Boy on Center St. Tacos and margaritas are the go-tos here. They also have a Charleston location.
The peel and eat shrimp here is outstanding!! Enjoy delicious seafood, drinks and live music (check schedule online for live music). While waiting for your dinner to arrive enjoy complimentary shell and eat peanuts at your table. 3 locations in the Charleston area.
*SKIP this restaurant if anyone in your group has severe peanut allergy!
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The Crab Shack
8486 Dorchester RdThe peel and eat shrimp here is outstanding!! Enjoy delicious seafood, drinks and live music (check schedule online for live music). While waiting for your dinner to arrive enjoy complimentary shell and eat peanuts at your table. 3 locations in the Charleston area.
*SKIP this restaurant if anyone in your group has severe peanut allergy!
Enjoy a dinner of delicious Italian cuisine with an amazing wine selection at Mondo's Italian Restaurant on James Island. This is a smaller restaurant so beat the rush or if you have a larger party of 6-9 people call and make a reservation. You won't be disappointed!
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Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdEnjoy a dinner of delicious Italian cuisine with an amazing wine selection at Mondo's Italian Restaurant on James Island. This is a smaller restaurant so beat the rush or if you have a larger party of 6-9 people call and make a reservation. You won't be disappointed!
Amazing high quality ingredients! This cafe offers scratch made soups, salads, sandwiches and offers daily specials too! There are plenty of options on the menu for vegetarians too. Go for lunch or casual dinner to the downtown or Mount Pleasant location.
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Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StAmazing high quality ingredients! This cafe offers scratch made soups, salads, sandwiches and offers daily specials too! There are plenty of options on the menu for vegetarians too. Go for lunch or casual dinner to the downtown or Mount Pleasant location.
Located on Sullivan's features eclectic new American fare with a raw bar, pizza and pasta options. Reservations recommended. Not many kid options as the dishes are more on the "fancy" side.
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StLocated on Sullivan's features eclectic new American fare with a raw bar, pizza and pasta options. Reservations recommended. Not many kid options as the dishes are more on the "fancy" side.
Enjoy good seafood in a rustic atmosphere while watching an amazing sunset! Beautiful marsh views. Get there early for dinner as there are no reservations and you wait in line for entry. Good chance for dolphin spotting as well!!
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdEnjoy good seafood in a rustic atmosphere while watching an amazing sunset! Beautiful marsh views. Get there early for dinner as there are no reservations and you wait in line for entry. Good chance for dolphin spotting as well!!
Fresh and local seafood restaurant that you will want to eat at again! 2 locations in Charleston. Apparently, best to avoid consuming oysters May through August because of the warmer water and the possibility of contamination.
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdFresh and local seafood restaurant that you will want to eat at again! 2 locations in Charleston. Apparently, best to avoid consuming oysters May through August because of the warmer water and the possibility of contamination.
Sightseeing
A Folly Beach must see and experience. It involves a bit of a hike on foot. Make sure to take water or a bottle water on hot day for this trip. Enjoy the spectacular views and frequent dolphin sightings!
Word of caution, swimming is not recommended due to strong currents in the area!
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Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueA Folly Beach must see and experience. It involves a bit of a hike on foot. Make sure to take water or a bottle water on hot day for this trip. Enjoy the spectacular views and frequent dolphin sightings!
Word of caution, swimming is not recommended due to strong currents in the area!
This is without a doubt, a must see and checkbox item while you visit. Amazing sunset and sunrise views and great for fishing or photo opportunities! Also, fun to grab a drink at the bar right on the pier or if you want a cool treat...get some ice cream at the store right on the pier.
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Folly Beach Pier
101 E Arctic AveThis is without a doubt, a must see and checkbox item while you visit. Amazing sunset and sunrise views and great for fishing or photo opportunities! Also, fun to grab a drink at the bar right on the pier or if you want a cool treat...get some ice cream at the store right on the pier.
Beautiful and iconic bridge that connects the Charleston peninsular to Mt. Pleasant. It is a sight to behold due to its majestic size and architecture and gets you to the beautiful Mt. Pleasant neighborhood (think upscale) with its many restaurants and attractions.
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Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Junior BridgeBeautiful and iconic bridge that connects the Charleston peninsular to Mt. Pleasant. It is a sight to behold due to its majestic size and architecture and gets you to the beautiful Mt. Pleasant neighborhood (think upscale) with its many restaurants and attractions.
King St. offers lots of shopping and restaurant options right in downtown Charleston. It is nice for day time strolling or a night on the town.
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King Street
King StreetKing St. offers lots of shopping and restaurant options right in downtown Charleston. It is nice for day time strolling or a night on the town.
The South Carolina aquarium is located on the historic Charleston Harbor. It is very clean with friendly staff and volunteers. Features many animal exhibits including the sea turtle rehabilitation and recovery area. Lots of education and hands on experiences for both children and adults to enjoy.
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Aquarium Wharf
Aquarium WharfThe South Carolina aquarium is located on the historic Charleston Harbor. It is very clean with friendly staff and volunteers. Features many animal exhibits including the sea turtle rehabilitation and recovery area. Lots of education and hands on experiences for both children and adults to enjoy.
Beach Services
They provide a convenient alternative to lugging around beach chairs for the travel-weary, travel-light, or tired visitors.
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Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueThey provide a convenient alternative to lugging around beach chairs for the travel-weary, travel-light, or tired visitors.
One of several golf cart rental services conveniently located on the island.
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Folly Beach Golf Cart Rentals
112 E Hudson AveOne of several golf cart rental services conveniently located on the island.
One of several golf cart rental services conveniently located on the island.
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Folly Beach Pier
101 E Arctic AveOne of several golf cart rental services conveniently located on the island.
One of several golf cart rental services conveniently located on the island.
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Charleston Golf Cart Rental
110 E Ashley AveOne of several golf cart rental services conveniently located on the island.
Neighborhoods
Park Circle is an up and coming area to consider for a more active visitor wanting to experience a walkable community with access to breweries, restaurants and bars. It tends to be a younger crowd in that area but they have a number of good eateries to choose from if you are looking for a change of pace. It is a drive from the Condo to this neighborhood so be prepared to get in the car for this trip.
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Park Circle
Park Circle is an up and coming area to consider for a more active visitor wanting to experience a walkable community with access to breweries, restaurants and bars. It tends to be a younger crowd in that area but they have a number of good eateries to choose from if you are looking for a change of pace. It is a drive from the Condo to this neighborhood so be prepared to get in the car for this trip.
Neighborhoods
Shem Creek is a great location to visit if you want to get off the Island and experience a different neighborhood in the Charleston area. The boardwalk is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the low country, namely Mount Pleasant. The drive to this location is pleasant and will take you over the iconic Arthur Ravenel bridge with is another sight you must experience during the visit.
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Shem Creek Boardwalk
Shem Creek BoardwalkShem Creek is a great location to visit if you want to get off the Island and experience a different neighborhood in the Charleston area. The boardwalk is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the low country, namely Mount Pleasant. The drive to this location is pleasant and will take you over the iconic Arthur Ravenel bridge with is another sight you must experience during the visit.