Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

9 www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.VOICEforMP.com/BestOfInterviews BEST OF 2021 2021 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Want to ensure your kids stay happy while you enjoy your meal? Feed them chicken nuggets. Better yet, feed them Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets. The staff is known to go above and beyond to keep patrons smiling, and tasty shakes make for the perfect reward for good behavior. Other Nominees: Coastal Crust / Mellow Mushroom BEST MAC ‘N’ CHEESE Crave Kitchen and Cocktails , according to Esquire magazine, has “The Most Life-Changing Mac ‘N’ Cheese in America,” and locals apparently agree. This five-time winner of the Charleston Mac Off combines 10-year cave-aged sharp cheddar, imported parmigiano and hand-made mozzarella with Italian cavatappi pasta for a truly decadent dish. Other Nominees: Tavern & Table / Graze BEST MARGARITA One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, more! Mex 1 Coastal Cantina has an impressive selection of tequila, rum and mezcal, including a variety of house-infusions like pineapple, berry serrano and strawberry cucumber. Other Nominees: SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar / Santi’s BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Blending bold Southwest flavors with the down- home influence of Southern cooking, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar is a local favorite for dinner, lunch and even brunch. SOL features menu items all made from scratch – including juice mixes for their acclaimed margaritas, salsas and guacamole. Other Nominees: Mex 1 Coastal Cantina / Santi’s BEST PIZZA With an eclectic, artsy atmosphere, plentiful outdoor seating and a large selection of beers on tap, Mellow Mushroom is the perfect place to let your inner hippie flag fly while enjoying a wood-fired pizza. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options mean there’s something for everyone. Other Nominees: Grimaldi’s / Coastal Crust BEST PLACE TO DINE OUTDOORS Located on Shem Creek, Tavern & Table offers an innovative menu of Lowcountry fare against a beautiful backdrop. Diners enjoy seeing sunset views, dolphin frolics and an endless parade of boaters, kayakers and paddle boarders as they nosh on food handcrafted with local ingredients. Other Nominees: Saltwater Cowboys / Red’s Ice House BEST PLACE TO TAKE AN OUT-OF-TOWN GUEST A perennial favorite of locals, Tavern & Table also serves as the perfect dockside spot to introduce visitors to the charm – and deliciousness – of Lowcountry living. Dine in the evening to watch the boats come in along with a flurry of feeding wildlife, and your guests may never leave. Other Nominees: Water’s Edge / Butcher & the Boar BEST RAW BAR With a curated selection of raw oysters, including those sourced from Lowcountry waters, NICO Oysters + Seafood is the location for top- shelf seafood. French Master Chef Nico Romo offers South Carolina’s largest oyster selection alongside wood-fired French cuisine for a truly transcendent dining experience. Other Nominees: Pier 41 / Wood & Grain BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE There are no strangers at SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar . Honoring the tradition of Italian family dining, the friendly wait staff serve up antipasti, classic Italian dishes, pizza and coastal-inspired mains with a smile and a socially distant air hug or elbow bump. Other Nominees: Tavern & Table / Page’s Okra Grill