Eating out on Edisto Island means seafood from the boats at Big Bay Creek, a handful of beach-town favorites on Jungle Road, and roadside stops along Highway 174 for pies, produce and fried shrimp to go. Nearly every place here is locally run. Browse the full directory below, or jump to the places closest to where you’re staying.
Whaley’s Restaurant & Bar at Edisto
- 2801 B, 2801 Myrtle St, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Tortuga’s Mexican Grill
- 114 Jungle Rd suite e, Edisto Beach, SC 29438, USA
The Waterfront Restaurant
- 136 Jungle Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
The Local’s Pizzeria
- 2801-B Myrtle St, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Sugartime
- 101 Jungle Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
SeaCow Eatery
- 145 Jungle Rd a, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Pros & Cons
- 21 Fairway Dr, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Pressley’s at the Marina
- 3702 Docksite Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
McConkey’s Jungle Shack
- 108 Jungle Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Marsh Moon Cafe
- 114 Jungle Rd, Unit F, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
King’s Farm Market
- 2559 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
High Tides at Dockside
- 3730 Docksite Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
George & Pink’s
- 7971 Eddingsville Beach Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Flowers Seafood Company
- 1914 South Carolina 174, Edisto Island, SC, USA
Edisto Seafood
- 3729 Docksite Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Crust Station
- 114 Jungle Rd, Suite A, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Coot’s Bar & Grill
- 102 Palmetto Blvd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Bluefin Cantina
- 1084 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Bailey’s Wings & Things
- 1578 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
3 Gulls Creamery
- 114 Jungle Rd, Suite J, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Edisto Island Restaurants by Area
Edisto Island stretches from the Dawho River bridge on Highway 174 all the way to the beach, so it helps to know which part of the island a restaurant is in.
Edisto Beach: Jungle Road, Palmetto Boulevard and Myrtle Street
Most of the island’s restaurants are in the town of Edisto Beach at the south end, a short walk or bike ride from the sand.
- SeaCow Eatery: Southern breakfast, lunch and seafood, with seats indoors, on the deck or on a screened porch
- Marsh Moon Cafe: coffee, breakfast and lunch, with a patio
- Tortuga’s Mexican Grill: breakfast burritos and tacos, ordered at the counter
- McConkey’s Jungle Shack: burgers, tacos and fried seafood in a screened dining room; good for families and pets
- The Waterfront Restaurant: seafood and Lowcountry plates in a casual, family-friendly dining room
- Coot’s Bar & Grill: a laid-back beach bar with an outdoor deck over the ocean
- Whaley’s Restaurant & Bar: seafood, burgers and bar food at a lively local hangout
- Crust Station and The Local’s Pizzeria: pizza, with dine-in at Crust Station and mostly takeout at The Local’s
- 3 Gulls Creamery and Sugartime: ice cream, milkshakes, candy and frozen yogurt
Big Bay Creek: the Marina on Docksite Road
On the creek behind Edisto Beach, the marina is the place for sunset dinners and seafood straight off the boats. Check the Edisto Island tide chart if you’re arriving by water.
- High Tides at Dockside: seafood and Southern coastal dishes with marsh views, indoors or on the covered deck
- Pressley’s at the Marina: seafood, steaks and Italian dishes, with a dining room upstairs and a dock bar below; no reservations
- Edisto Seafood: a to-go seafood market for cooking at your rental
Wyndham Ocean Ridge
- Pros & Cons: steaks and seafood with a bar, patio and private dining room; reservations recommended. See Wyndham Ocean Ridge.
Along Highway 174 and the Island Interior
Between the bridge and the beach, Highway 174 runs past farm stands, seafood counters and a couple of local favorites. These are easy stops on the way in or on a day trip to Botany Bay.
- King’s Farm Market: bakery goods, prepared foods and local produce, all to go
- Flowers Seafood Company: a seafood market with fried and boiled seafood from its food truck and outdoor picnic tables
- Bluefin Cantina: street tacos and sushi rolls with a dining room and bar
- Bailey’s Wings & Things: wings and fried seafood, takeout only
- George & Pink’s: an old-fashioned farm stand on Eddingsville Beach Road for local produce and pies; cash or check only
Tips for Eating on Edisto Island
- Check hours before you go. Island hours change with the season, and several places close one or two days a week. Each listing has its current hours and phone number.
- Plan for summer crowds. Few spots take reservations, so go early or late for dinner in peak season. Pros & Cons recommends booking ahead.
- Cook your own catch. Pick up shrimp and fish at Edisto Seafood or Flowers Seafood Company, add produce from King’s Farm Market or George & Pink’s, and try our Frogmore stew or shrimp and grits recipes.
- Bring cash for the farm stands. George & Pink’s takes cash or check only.
Edisto Island Restaurant FAQ
Where can I eat on the water on Edisto Island?
At the marina on Big Bay Creek, High Tides at Dockside and Pressley’s at the Marina overlook the creek and marsh. On the ocean side, Coot’s Bar & Grill has a deck over the beach.
Where can I buy fresh seafood to cook at my rental?
Edisto Seafood at the marina and Flowers Seafood Company on Highway 174 both sell seafood to go.
Where can I get breakfast?
In Edisto Beach, SeaCow Eatery serves Southern breakfast, Marsh Moon Cafe has coffee and breakfast, and Tortuga’s Mexican Grill makes breakfast burritos.
Are there restaurants away from the beach?
Yes. Along Highway 174 you’ll find Bluefin Cantina, Bailey’s Wings & Things, Flowers Seafood Company and King’s Farm Market, and Pros & Cons is at Wyndham Ocean Ridge.
More Edisto Dining
Our sister site has its own Edisto Beach restaurant guide. Planning the rest of your day? See the Edisto Island weather, things to do on Edisto Island and our Lowcountry recipes.