Last updated on: 11/27/24
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – Charleston’s food and beverage scene is one of the best in the country. Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, you can’t argue that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the openings and closings.
To help you keep things straight, Holy City Sinner has compiled a list of upcoming restaurant openings. If you see something that needs to be added to the list, just shoot me an e-mail: christian@holycitysinner.com
Any restaurants that were previously on this list, and have since opened, can be found here. All information is subject to change at any time. Just as new restaurant openings bring excitement to Charleston, players can discover fresh opportunities at a new casino 2024, where the latest games and promotions await.
3 Matadors Tequileria (Unknown)
- Unknown opening
- The original location reopened in January as No Bull Burger Bar
- Click here for more info
Allora (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- Spring and Rutledge
- Coastal Italian
- Website
Ashley Cooper Provisions (North Charleston)
- Unknown opening date
- 5500 International Blvd. (inside the Charleston International Airport)
- Replacing Harvest Grounds
- Click here for more info
The Backyard Biergarten (Summerville)
- Unknown
- Will be located in The Hub in Nexton
- Click here for more info
Bar Rollins (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date or location
- Closed its 194 Jackson Street location on October 27th, but they are planning on opening at a bigger location in the future
- Click here for more info
Bar Za (North Charleston)
- Unknown opening date
- 5060 Dorchester Road
- "Cuban Gypsy Pantry owners Chloe and Will Vivas will turn half of their North Charleston location into an Italian restaurant serving house-made pasta and craft pizzas"
- Click here for more info
Ben & Jerry's (Mt. Pleasant)
- Planning to open Spring 2024
- 1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 1200
- Click here for more info
Biscuit Belly (Summerville)
- Plans to open in the fall
- 118 W. Richardson Ave.
- Click here for more info
Blend Juice Bar (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- Meeting Street
- First location is in Mt. Pleasant
Blue Tequila (Daniel Island)
- Unknown opening date
- 1198 Bees Ferry Road (part of new complex that is being built)
- Second Charleston-area restaurant
- Click here for more info
Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar (Daniel Island)
- Unknown opening date
- 866 Island Park Drive
- Click here for more info
By the Way (Downtown)
- Planning to open December 2024
- 45 1/2 Spring Street (Former home of Warehouse)
- New concept from Uptown Hospitality Group, the team behind the popular concepts Uptown Social, Share House, and Bodega
- Click here for more info
Cakette Bakeshop (North Charleston)
- Hoping to open in December 2024
- 4546 Durant Ave
- Click here for more info
Catrina's Cantina (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Will be in the One Nexton development at One Nexton Boulevard off Nexton Parkway
- Mexican concept
- Click here for more info
Catrina’s Tequila & Taco Bar (Daniel Island)
- Expected to open in October 2024
- 834 Foundation St.
- Click here for more info
Chameleon Club (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 155 East Bay St. and 2 Unity Alley (former homes of McCrady’s, McCrady’s Tavern, and Minero)
- Former iconic Atlanta business being revived by restaurateur Martin Sprock
- Click here for more info
Chatime & Ice Cream Cafe (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Will be in Nexton Square, an upcoming 140,000-square-foot retail center
- Click here for more info
Chick N Ma (Various)
- Kansas-based fast-casual chicken restaurant chain is looking at multiple Lowcountry locations
- Unknown opening dates or locations
- Click here for more info
Chipotle Mexican Grill (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- 1275 Nexton Parkway
- Click here for more info
Chivalry (North Charleston)
- Unknown opening date
- 4258 Spruill Ave.
- Former Restaurant, Coney Island Hot Weiners, sold to Bar Specialists LLC who will open a new concept
- Click here for more info
Clarence Foster’s Cookery & Saloon (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 155 East Bay St. and 2 Unity Alley (former homes of McCrady’s, McCrady’s Tavern, and Minero)
- Former iconic Atlanta business being revived by restaurateur Martin Sprock
- Click here for more info
Come Back Shack (Mt. Pleasant)
- Unknown opening date
- Will be located in the "Lowes Foods-anchored Market at Mill Creek retail center on S.C. Highway 41, near Dunes West, RiverTowne and other residential subdivisions"
- Click here for more info
Come Back Shack (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- 1844 N. Main St.
- Click here for more info
Daniela’s Downtown (Downtown)
- Scheduled to open fall/winter 2024
- 132 Spring St. (former home of 132 Spring Coffee & Kitchen Bar)
- European-inspired market and deli with prepared foods, a salad bar, produce, packaged goods and more
- Click here for more info
Dulce Churros, Ice Cream and Cocktails (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- One Nexton Boulevard (insdie One Nexton in the Nexton development)
- Offers churros, craft ice cream and cocktails
- Click here for more info
Famulari’s Pizzeria (Cane Bay)
- Opening spring 2024
- Will be in in the Publix-anchored Market at Cane Bay Shopping Center on U.S. Highway 176
- Click here for more info
Fire Street Food (James Island)
- Unknown Opening Date
- 1411 Folly Road (will be part of the new Riverland Market)
- Click here for more info
Frank and Jack’s on Ira (Mt. Pleasant)
- Unknown opening date or concept
- Ira Road between Abide A While Garden Center and Life Storage off U.S. Highway 17 at Interstate 526
- Click here for more info
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (Goose Creek)
- Unknown opening date
- U.S. Highway 17A and Carnes Crossing Boulevard next to McBride Lane in front of Bellary Flats Apartments
- Second area location that serves cooked-to-order steakburgers, Vienna beef hot dogs, shoestring fries, and frozen custard
- Click here for more info
Garden Kiawah (Downtown)
- No set opening date or concept announced
- 1334 Rutledge Ave.
- Click here for more info
Godwin's Beer Hall (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Unknown location
Hazel and Apple (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 549 King Street (replacing Bonny's Hideaway)
- Tavern
- Website
- Click here for more information
Heavy’s Barburger (Daniel Island)
- Unknown opening date
- 891 Island Park Drive (Laura Alberts Tasteful Options)
- Will be area's second location (the other is downtown)
- Click here for more info
The HeyDay (Johns Island)
- Set to open this summer in the 16-acre Hayes Park
- 605 Kindred Court
- Owned by James Groetzinger, owner of Island Provisions
- Season 14 "Top Chef" alum Emily Hahn, who previously led now-closed Charleston restaurants Warehouse and The Getaway, will oversee menu development
- Click here for more info
HTeaO (Unknown location)
- Unknown opening
- Texas-based company known for its 26 flavors of teas, plus hot tea, coffee drinks, grab-and-go snacks, home brew kits, ground and whole bean coffee, apparel, and accessories
- Click here for more info
Jack’s Cafe (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- Indigo Road Hospitality Group bought the name and the space and are hoping to re-open the cafe
- Click here for more info
Joyland (Downtown)
- Hoping to open in 2024
- Restaurant from Chef Sean Brock
- 145 Calhoun Street (former home to Hero Doughnuts)
- Will be the restaurant's third location (Nashville and Birmingham be the others)
- Click here for more info
Just Love Coffee Café (Mount Pleasant)
- Expecting to open in early 2025
- 1090 Highway 17
- Click here for more info
Kardea Brown's Southern Kitchen (North Charleston)
- Unknown opening date
- 5500 International Blvd. (inside the Charleston International Airport)
- Replacing Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Grill
- Click here for more info
Kickin’ Chicken (West Ashley)
- Spring 2024
- 1198 Bees Ferry Road (part of new complex that is being built)
- Sixth Charleston-area restaurant
- Click here for more info
Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles (North Charleston)
- Unknown opening date
- 5623 Rivers Ave
- Third location in the state (other two are in Columbia)
- Click here for more info
Kings Calling Brewing Co. (Unknown)
- Unknown address and opening
- Tasting room for Southern Charm cast member Austen Kroll's beer
- Click here for more info
L’amour Toujours Café (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 268 King St. (Located on the second floor of Juliska)
- Click here for more info
La Cuisine Du Chevalier (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Closed its location at 1585 Central Ave, but will be reopening at 208 E. 1st North St.
- Click here for more info
La Minerva Cocina and Tequila
- Unknown opening date
- Will be in the Cedar Grove Commons off Dorchester Road
- Click here for more info
Locals Sushi (Daniel Island)
- Unknown opening date and unknown location
- Visit their website for details
Low Tide Brewing Project (Johns Island)
- Brewery founder said it won't be open before 2025
- They are currently seeking approval from the city of Charleston to set up a beer-making operation along with a a bar and restaurant next to Trophy Lake off Maybank Highway
- Click here for more information
Mae’s Sweets with Soul (West Ashley)
- Unknown opening date
- 3919 Savannah Highway
- Click here for more info
The Melting Pot (Charleston)
- Unknown location or opening date
- Tampa, Fla.-based fondue restaurant
- Click here for more info
The Melting Pot (Mt. Pleasant)
- Unknown location or opening date
- Tampa, Fla.-based fondue restaurant
- Click here for more info
Merci (Downtown)
- Planning to open Summer 2024
- 28 Pitt St.
- European-inspired restaurant
- Click here for more info
Myles and Jun Yakitori Japanese Char Grill (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Japanese restaurant relocating to 212 W. 4th Street North
- Click here for more info
Naan Appetit (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- One Nexton Boulevard (insdie One Nexton in the Nexton development)
- Click here for more info
New York Butcher Shoppe (West Ashley)
- Opening on February 23rd
- 1300 Savannah Highway
- Click here for more info
Old Li’s (North Charleston)
- Aiming to Open in late 2024
- Existing restaurant is relocating from West Ashley to North Charleston's Tanger Outlets
- 4951 Centre Pointe Drive
- Click here for more info
The Oyster Tavern (James Island)
- Unknown Opening Date
- 1411 Folly Road (will be part of the new Riverland Market)
- Click here for more info
Papa ZuZu’s (Summerville)
- Unknown location or opening date
- Owner hopes to open a new location after Mt. Pleasant restaurant closed
- Greek & Italian
- Click here for more info
Pelato (Downtown)
- Spring 2025 opening date
- 1085 Morrison Drive (former home of Butcher & Bee)
- Italian restaurant from Anthony Scotto Jr., who operates two restaurants in Nashville
- Click here for more info
Perfectly Franks (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Located "within the Summers Corner community, located off Highway 61 and Summers Drive, near Summerville"
- Hot dog restaurant that used to be open near Hutchinson Square in Summerville
- Click here for more info
Pollo Campero (Uknown location)
- Fast food franchise has named South Carolina as their next destination for stores.
- The company is looking into opening stores in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Columbia
- Click here for more info
Rise Biscuits Donuts (Mt. Pleasant)
- Plans for a location in the new Indigo Square Shopping Center on U.S. Highway 17 fell apart, but The Post & Courier reports that the business is looking for a new location in the area
- They have several locations across the Southeast, but this will be the first in the Charleston area
- Click here for more info
Rita's Italian Ice (Summerville)
- Hoping to open in Late 2024
- Coming to the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton
- Click here for more info
Ruby's New York Style Bagels (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- One Nexton Boulevard (insdie One Nexton in the Nexton development)
- Click here for more info
Saveurs du Monde Café (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Unknown location
- French-inspired café serving breakfast, lunch and diner
- Click here for more info
Slim Chickens (Various)
- Up to five of the fast-casual chain diners are slated for the Charleston area
- Click here for more info
Smalls Sliders (Multiple Locations)
- Unknown locations, unknown opening dates
- Louisiana-based fast food restaurant that is known for their cheeseburger sliders
- Click here for more info
Soho House (Downtown)
- Scheduled to open in 2024
- 161 E Bay St
- London-based private membership club that will have a public restaurant on the ground floor
- Click here for more info
The Square on Meeting (North Charleston)
- Unknown Opening Date
- 3517 Meeting Street
- Food truck park
- Click here for more info
Stono's (Johns Island)
- Unknown opening date or concept
- 2409 Maybank Highway
- Click here for more info
Summit Coffee (Mt. Pleasant)
- Unknown opening date
- 411 Hibben St
- Charlotte-area coffee shop plans to open three cafés, including one with a bakery, in the Charleston area
- Click here for more info
Summit Coffee (Summerville/Nexton)
- Unknown opening date
- 408 Brighton Park Blvd, Ste 400
- Charlotte-area coffee shop plans to open three cafés, including one with a bakery, in the Charleston area
- Click here for more info
Sweet Moon Bakery (North Charleston)
- Unknown opening date
- 5131 Dorchester Road
- Click here for more info
Swing & Swine (Moncks Corner)
- Unknown opening date
- 547 Reid Hill Road at Hidden Cove Marina on the Tailrace Canal
- Will be 5th restaurant
- Click here for more info
Tavern 33 (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Will be located in Downtown Nexton
- Click here for more info
Three Monkeys Ice Cream Parlour
- Unknown opening date
- Company leased a retail space at 915 Folly Road
- Click here for more info
Tradesman Brewing Co. (Unknown)
- Unknown location and opening date
- Looking to open at a new location after closing downtown space (1647 King St. Extension) on August 18th
- Click here for more info
Tutti Pizza (Downtown)
- Hoping to open in February 2025
- 700 King Street
- Pizza shop from Femi Oyediran and Miles White of Graft
- Focusing on 18-inch New York-style pizzas prepared in deck ovens from a team led by Anthony Guerra of Oakwood Pizza Box in Raleigh, N.C.
- Click here for more info
Unnamed project from Homegrown Hospitality Group (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 601 Meeting St. (former home of Gale)
- Click here for more info
Unnamed project from Indigo Road Group (Downtown)
- Scheduled to open in late spring 2025
- 479 King St. (former home of Maya)
- Click here for more info
Verde (Downtown)
- Winter 2023/2024
- 30 St Philip St (will be located inside The Market at Liberty Dining Hall on the CofC Campus)
- Click here for more info
Villa 525 (Downtown)
- Unknown Opening Date
- 525 Meeting St.
- "A globally-inspired tapas lounge"
- Click here for more info
Viva Tacos & Tequila (Cainhoy)
- Unknown opening date
- 836 Foundation St
- Click here for more info
Viva Tacos & Tequila (Moncks Corner)
- Unknown opening date
- Will be located in the soon-to-open Publix-anchored Moncks Corner Marketplace on U.S. Highway 52 and Cypress Gardens Road
- Click here for more info
Volley (Downtown)
- 132 E Bay St., 2nd Floor
- Tequila seltzer company, which began in NYC, is now headquartered on East Bay Street
- Planning to open a tasting room
- Website
Volpe's (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 161 Rutledge Ave. (former home of Laurel)
- American Italian restaurant from Chef Ken Vedrinski (Coda del Pesce)
- Will be serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday
- Click here for more info
Wakey Bakey Bagel (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- Will be located in Downtown Nexton between Sigma Drive and Brighton Park Boulevard
- From the owners of BKeDSHoP
- Click here for more info
Woodhaven Pizza (Summerville)
- Unknown opening date
- One Nexton Boulevard (insdie One Nexton in the Nexton development)
- Click here for more info
Ye Ole Fashioned (Cainhoy)
- Planning to open in November
- 832 Foundation St.
- 8th area location
- Click here for more info
Zachary’s Daiquiris (Downtown)
- Unknown opening date
- 460 King St. (former home of Basil)
- Frozen drink venue from Republic DMG
- Click here for more info
If you see something that needs to be added to the list, just shoot me an e-mail: christian@holycitysinner.com