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Johns Island Restaurants

About 15 minutes away from Kiawah Island, Johns Island offers incredible lowcountry and local cuisine. Eat like a local!

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Johns Island Casual Dining Restaurants

Patrons enjoying a lively dining atmosphere at a restaurant on Johns Island near Kiawah, reflecting the island's vibrant restaurant scene.

The Tomato Shed (Recommended!)

Casual Lowcountry Cuisine

Located about 15 miles from Kiawah, it offers very local cuisine – great for lunch. Meals are served on paper plates and include free tea refills. The food is excellent and reminiscent of Paula Deen’s cooking style. Everything is absolutely delicious, although it can be a little on the greasy side. You’ll find everything from collard greens and squash casserole to hamburgers and tomato pie on the menu. Their BBQ is fabulous.

A plate of tantalizing enchiladas topped with melted cheese and sour cream at El Mercadito on Kiawah Island.

El Mercadito

Mexican Cuisine

Serves authentic Mexican specialties including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and flautas. Daily specials and large mugs of beer and margaritas finish out the selections. Very clean, very filling, very gratifying!

KISS Café's inviting exterior with blue umbrellas on Kiawah Island, where simple breakfasts turn into memorable mornings.

KISS Cafe

Cafe

Discover KISS Cafe, where delightful breakfast, lunch, and brunch options await. Each dish is crafted to order in an open kitchen, infusing creativity into every bite. Embrace a community-focused approach with locally-sourced ingredients.

Hearty seafood dish from Gilligan's, a family-styled seafood restaurant on Kiawah Island.

Gilligan's

Family Styled Seafood

Top-notch family restaurant committed to serving the freshest ingredients. The menu is diverse, featuring local seafood, domestic wild-caught shrimp, chicken, steak, pasta, and hush puppies. The restaurant strives to make dining out an enjoyable experience for the whole family by offering special children’s meals and having a warm, welcoming staff.

Johns Island Fine Dining Restaurants

Interior of Wild Olive Restaurant on Kiawah Island with its vibrant decor, capturing the essence of Italian dining.

Wild Olive Restaurant (Recommended!)

Italian Cuisine

The newest restaurant venture of celebrated chef Fred Neuville, Wld Olive combines traditional Italian design paired with unique one of a kind elements creating a cozy yet sleek 135-seat dining room and bar.

Maximum party size allowed is 6 people.

Spacious and stylish dining hall of The Royal Tern on Kiawah Island, a serene setting for a refined meal.

The Royal Tern

Seafood and Steak Family Eatery

Nestled in the heart of Johns Island, The Royal Tern invites you to a friendly dining experience. Indulge in Chef Kyle Kryske’s fresh seafood and mouthwatering steaks, paired with a thoughtful selection of wines.

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The elegant facade of The Sanctuary Resort at Kiawah Island, showcasing luxury accommodation amidst lush landscapes.

Kiawah Island

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High-end dining experiences right on the island.

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Freshfields Market at Kiawah Island, a popular attraction for shopping and dining under a clear blue sky.

Freshfields Shopping Center

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  • 5 min from Kiawah
  • 15 min from Kiawah

More casual dining options and some great places to bike for lunch.

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