Mount Pleasant Magazine July August 2025

84 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com BY TAYLOR HEYL The East Cooper area has so much to offer when it comes to dining, making it a culinary paradise for both locals and visitors. Our dining scene is creative and diverse, allowing patrons to explore a variety of flavors. There are ample options, from seafood shacks that serve the freshest catch of the day to upscale restaurants featuring innovative and eclectic cuisine. It truly offers something for everyone, making it a destination and providing opportunities to have a memorable culinary adventure. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking for a casual meal or looking to try something new, the abundance of choices means you’ll always find something to satisfy your cravings. In case you get stuck and you can’t seem to decide where to go, here is an extensive list of some fantastic places to dine across the Lowcountry. PRICES: $ – $15 or less | $$ – $15-22 | $$$ – More than $22 East Cooper Eats East Cooper Dining Guide Abbracci Italian Cuisine and Cocktails is the perfect Italian dining experience featuring classic Italian mixed with coastal meals. Cuisine: Italian • 1146 Muhlenbergia Drive, Suite 103 • (843) 779-8300 • www.abbraccichs.com • $$-$$$ Big Bad Breakfast has a unique take on breakfast and lunch classics. Some of their signature dishes include the Big Bad Skillet. Cuisine: Breakfast • 2664 Highway 17 North, Unit 101 • (843) 936-8854 • www.bigbadbreakfast.com • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating Bohemian Bull is a local American beer garden restaurant based on a coastal lifestyle, known for their burgers, comfort food and wide selection of cocktails. They have a family-friendly atmosphere and also host live music. Cuisine: American/Bar • 2668 Highway 17 North • (843) 6549141 • www.bohemianbull.com/mt-pleasant • $$ • Indoor/ Outdoor Seating La Hacieda offers authentic Mexican cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and exceptional service. Cuisine: Mexican • 3050 S Morgans Point Rd • (843) 388-7636 • www. lahaciendamexrestaurants.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating LOLA Rose is a cozy choice for pasta and pizza, plus happy hour deals. Cuisine: Mediterranean • 3540 Park Ave Blvd #104 • (843) 388-7940 • www.lolarosemtp.com • $$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating Mezcal is a new restaurant offering a wide variety of classic and unique meals, delicious and well-crafted drinks and a welcoming atmosphere. Cuisine: Mexican • 405 Faison Road Unit 101 • (843) 984-5099 • facebook.com/mezcalchs • $$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating Cantina 76 is unique in its Mexican-inspired cuisine, offering an array of tacos and other entrees and hand-crafted drinks such as margaritas. Visitors enjoy this energetic and lively restaurant and bar. Cuisine: Mexican • 819 Coleman Blvd. • (843) 388-7717 • www.cantina76.com • $ • Indoor/ Outdoor Seating • Pets Welcome LoLA Mount Pleasant is a casual restaurant serving Cajun and Creole-style seafood dishes, plus beer and cocktails. This family-friendly restaurant has a lot to offer with the rich traditions of Louisiana. Cuisine: Louisiana/ Seafood • 1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd. • (843) 984-5004 • www. lolaparkcircle.com • $$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Pets Welcome Page’s Okra Grill serves generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking in an atmosphere that feels like home. Cuisine: Southern/American • 302 Coleman Blvd. • (843) 881-3333 • www.pagesokragrill.com • $-$$ • Indoor/ Outdoor Seating NORTH MOUNT PLEASANT SOUTH MOUNT PLEASANT

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