Coast

Coast
39 D John Street, Downtown
(843) 722-8838
http://www.coastbarandgrill.com/

Very good fresh seafood. Coast specializes in local seafood. Try something from their oak-fired wood grill: it adds a smoky flavor to grilled fish that you can't get just anywhere. Plus, they have one of the best bars and most inventive cocktails of anywhere in town.

The Wreck of the Richard and Charlene

The Wreck of the Richard and Charlene
106 Haddrell St, Mount Pleasant--off Shem Creek.
(843) 884-0052
http://www.wreckrc.com/

Definitely call and get directions--you'll never find it on your own, since they don't even have a sign. A complete dive, with plastic lawn tables and chairs and canned beer. And also the best, freshest mounds of fresh shrimp and scallops you'll ever eat. Not really high-end, but not cheap either. Takes cash only, so be sure to bring a pile of it.