Guidebook for Johns Island
Food Scene
Great produce, huge pimento cheese sandwiches, crab cakes you'll be back for.
44 locals recommend
Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe
842 Main RdGreat produce, huge pimento cheese sandwiches, crab cakes you'll be back for.
A down-scale seafood market that will fry shrimp or whiting for you. Only has to-go. Try the "Jesus Crab" - its a lot like deviled crab, but with more Jesus.
Fishnet Seafood
3832 Savannah HwyA down-scale seafood market that will fry shrimp or whiting for you. Only has to-go. Try the "Jesus Crab" - its a lot like deviled crab, but with more Jesus.
Fat Hen
3140 Maybank HwyJust everything. Make a reservation for Sunday brunch.
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyAmazing food but kind of pricy.
Fried. Everything is fried. Except oysters in winter. This is an old Charleston institution for a reason. Be prepared for a wait....
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdFried. Everything is fried. Except oysters in winter. This is an old Charleston institution for a reason. Be prepared for a wait....
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music on the weekend. Great drinks, pub food. Best bar on the island.
40 locals recommend
Seanachai Whiskey & Cocktail Bar
3157B Maybank HwyLive music on the weekend. Great drinks, pub food. Best bar on the island.
Everything Else
Great beach, less crowded than Folly, life guards, showers, bathrooms, river access.
81 locals recommend
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
8 Beachwalker DrGreat beach, less crowded than Folly, life guards, showers, bathrooms, river access.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at West Ashley Place
3642 Savannah HwyGroceries
Piggly Wiggly
8780A Rivers AveGroceries.
Sightseeing
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdExcellent swamp gardens and board walks.
Rice, not cotton, was king in the Lowcountry. Hike along pre civil war rice impoundments for great wildlife viewing. Alligator sighting just about guaranteed.
46 locals recommend
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Rice, not cotton, was king in the Lowcountry. Hike along pre civil war rice impoundments for great wildlife viewing. Alligator sighting just about guaranteed.
Fishing charters and sea kayak tours can be had at Bohicket Marina. Great burgers and fried shrimp at the marina restaurant. Go upstairs for perfect sunset view over the marsh.
28 locals recommend
Bohicket Marina & Market
1880 Andell Bluff BlvdFishing charters and sea kayak tours can be had at Bohicket Marina. Great burgers and fried shrimp at the marina restaurant. Go upstairs for perfect sunset view over the marsh.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdAn AMAZING live oak. Over 2000 years old.
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdBeautiful formal gardens.