DOWNTOWN. Enjoy Lowcountry cuisine in a historic area. Menu offerings include award-winning she-crab soup laced with sherry, charcoal-grilled spicy oysters with sesame and soy sauce, a traditional Carolina bouillabaisse, New Orleans-style shrimp-and-chicken gumbo with andouille sausage and okra, and crab cakes with sweet pepper and basil rémoulade sauce. Still hungry? Well then the bourbon pecan pie is not to be missed. Outdoor dining is always pleasant here.

DANIEL ISLAND. A colorful atmosphere, personable hosts, top-notch food and reasonable prices make Arlaana a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The menu is a mix of cuisines, including everything from tuna sashimi and duck confit to shrimp and grits and grouper with risotto.

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND. Exceptional cuisine is the hallmark of this relaxed Sullivan's Island restaurant, and awards rain constantly upon its chef and kitchen. Regional dishes are fashioned from premium, local ingredients ­ for example, sesame-seared tuna over jasmine rice or cider-brined pork chops over sweet potato mash and collards. Sunday brunch features such dandies as corned beef and sweet potato hash, fried green tomato and lump crab benedict, and grilled salmon scrambler. A great wine list, impeccable service, and a gracious interior solidify the restaurant's reputation.

A delightful bakery and café for breakfast and especially Sunday brunch, this aptly named eatery serves up hot-from-the-oven baked goods alongside innovative egg dishes and freshly squeezed orange juice. They also have a nice selection of wines and premium liquors.

HISTORIC DISTRICT. Located in the historic Mills House Hotel, the Barbadoes Room offers an upscale dining experience . Enjoy Southern specialties such as pan-fried Lowcountry crab cakes, grilled salmon glazed with honey jalapeño sauce, pork tenderloin with curried fruit compote, blackened shrimp and scallops with grit cakes, and ginger-encrusted tuna with apple relish. For dessert, the mud pie can't be missed.