93 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2025 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com BEST MAC N CHEESE Crave Kitchen & Cocktails’ nationally and globallyacclaimed classic mac and cheese consists of 10-year cave-aged sharp cheddar, imported parmigiano, handmade mozzarella, Italian cavatappi pasta and chef’s secret ingredients. Other finalists: Home Team BBQ, Swig & Swine BEST MARGARITA SOL’s margaritas blend freshlysqueezed citrus juices, homemade sour mix and delicious ingredients. And there’s not a bottled margarita mix in sight. Other finalists: Santis, Mex 1 BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Agaves Cantina’s classic Mexican dishes pack a punch with savory goodness topped with fresh, zesty flavors and a side of fantastic hospitality. Other finalists: Carmen y Juan, Santis BEST NEW RESTAURANT With over 90 years of pizza experience, Woodhaven Pizza commits to delivering generational recipes and high-quality products to provide authentic New Yorkstyle pizza. Other finalists: Agaves Cantina, Lola Rose BEST PARK CIRCLE HAPPY HOUR Friends don’t let friends miss bellying up to the patio bar at DIG In The Park for happy hour from 4-7 p.m. on Mondays-Fridays. Other finalists: Tattooed Moose, Paddock & Whisky, Commonhouse Aleworks, LoLA BEST PARK CIRCLE RESTAURANT In support of the community, EVO Pizzeria is dedicated to using ingredients from local producers and purveyors whenever possible so that neighbors know where their food comes from. Other finalists: LoLA, Fratello’s Italian Tavern BEST PLACE TO DINE OUTDOORS With its casual atmosphere featuring some of Charleston’s most scenic views, Saltwater Cowboys’ passion for seafood and BBQ is sure to please any palate. Other finalists: Bohemian Bull, Tavern & Table, Post House, Red’s Ice House BEST PLACE TO GRAB FOOD FOR THE BEACH OR PICNIC With a huge variety of sandwiches, subs and wraps, Publix is the one-stop shop conveniently located on the way to the beach. Other finalists: Woodhaven Pizza, The Co-Op BEST POKE BOWL Come by Emoji Poke and design your own oneof-a-kind bowl consisting of delicious marinated raw fish, rice and a variety of healthy and nutritious toppings. Other finalists: Poke Bros., Beech BEST RAW BAR In search of the best oysters on the market, the team at Nico | Oysters + Seafood went on a research trip up the East Coast to find the most delicious ones to serve. Other finalists: Locals Sushi & Sports Pub, Wood & Grain BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE Woodhaven Pizza is now open seven days a week with its friendly staff serving lunch and dinner, including favorite pizzas, salads, pasta, cocktails, desserts and more. Other finalists: SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar, Bohemian Bull BEST RESTAURANT TO TAKE AN OUT OF TOWN GUEST Bring your out-of-town guests to SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar and enjoy amazing cuisine from Chef Austin Blake and the culinary team, along with Somm-selected wines and curated cocktails. Other finalists: Woodhaven Pizza, Page’s Okra Grill BEST RIBS Melvin’s BBQ has been a mainstay of the South Carolina barbecue scene since 1939 and remains a local favorite today. Other finalists: Home Team BBQ, Swig & Swine BEST SEAFOOD Enjoy fresh shrimp, whole flounder or sea bass and a cocktail at the Wreck of the Richard & Charlene while catching a gorgeous Shem Creek sunset. Other finalists: Acme Lowcountry Kitchen, SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
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