Lowcountry dining showcases the rich coastal flavors of South Carolina’s shoreline, blending fresh seafood with Southern traditions. From shrimp and grits to oyster roasts and she-crab soup, beach communities from Hilton Head to Pawleys Island offer memorable waterfront meals rooted in the region’s culinary heritage.
Georgetown doesn’t shout about itself, and that’s exactly the point. This colonial seaport town moves at its own pace, and The Independent fits right into that rhythm. Walk in hungry, and you’ll leave understanding why so many locals consider it one of the Hammock Coast’s standout restaurants. Inside The George Hotel sits The Independent, a … Read more
Started by a Jewish immigrant selling underwear on Meeting Street, Hyman’s Seafood has become one of the most iconic restaurants on the planet. The wait is long. The hush puppies are legendary. Go anyway. Before it served a single shrimp, Hyman’s Seafood sold underwear. W.M. Karesh, a Jewish immigrant from eastern Europe, opened Southern Wholesale … Read more
Beaufort sneaks up on you. You arrive expecting a sleepy small town, and then you turn onto Bay Street. Spanish moss draped like curtains from ancient oaks, antebellum mansions gazing out over the river, and the smell of something extraordinary drifting from an open kitchen nearby. This is one of South Carolina’s oldest and most beautiful towns. It also punches wildly above its weight in the food department. From sushi on the waterfront to wood-fired pizza steps from the Beaufort River, eating your way through this Lowcountry gem is one of life’s great quiet pleasures.