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Charleston Crab House
1101 Stockade Ln., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 884-1617
www.charlestoncrabhouse.com
The Crab House has been Voted #1 as the Local's place for "Fresh Lowcountry Seafood and a Darn Good Time." Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, Lowcountry Lump Crab Cakes, "World Famous" Steamed Crab Pot, Charleston Seafood Platters, Wasabi Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Marinated Prime Rib, Ice Cold Beer/Tropical Cocktails, and Kids' menu—all are available at The Crab House.

The Crab Shacks
(843) 763-4494
www.crabshacks.com
All of our Crab Shacks offer great food, in a fun and relaxing environment, situated in unique and diverse locations. Whether electing to dine at the beach, or in the historic district of downtown Charleston, rest assured that you will enjoy overflowing buckets of fresh seafood, smiling faces, a fun, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, that is cheap to boot! Don't let the locals scare you off, come on in and roll up your sleeves for one shell of a good time! Lunch & dinner served 7 days a week at all four locally owned locations. Historic District, Folly Beach, West Ashley, Coosaw Creek. Charleston's second best restaurant for nine consecutive years! Catch us on the web at www.crabshacks.com.

Freshfields Village
149 Village Green Lane
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-6491
www.freshfieldsvillage.com
Freshfields Village, at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island, offers a wealth of shopping choices in an array of home-grown stores you won't find anywhere else.

Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant
916 Houston Northcutt Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-9518
www.gwynns.com
Cole-Haan, Baccarat, Vera Wang, Zanella, Nicole Miller… the top designers and brands are all just around the corner at Gwynn's—the Lowcountry's premier designer department store for both men and women. Gwynn's is located off Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, just five miles from Downtown Charleston and four miles from the beach.

Old Village Post House
101 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 388-8935
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com
Just minutes from the historic district in a harborfront community, enjoy a Maverick Inn and Restaurant in the heart of Mount Pleasant's scenic Old Village. This Southern bistro is the gathering place in East Cooper, and welcomes you with comfortable leather chairs, airy dining rooms and a neighborhood tavern where you can mingle with the villagers. Enjoy award-winning Maverick cuisine, moderate prices and a stylish, but casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner daily, and for Sunday brunch. Six guest rooms for overnight accommodations and space for group dining available.

Queen Anne's Revenge
160-B Fairchild St., Daniel Island, SC
(843) 216-6868
www.qarevenge.com
Located next to the Hampton Inn, Queen Anne's Revenge is known for its great food, drinks and fun atmosphere, offering a world-class array of great steaks, seafood, sandwiches and salads. Named after the flagship vessel of the legendry pirate Blackbeard, the restaurant features the most significant display of authentic artifacts in the USA. Lunch served beginning at 11 a.m., dinner at 4 p.m. and Sunday brunch at 11 a.m.

Sticky Fingers Restaurant and Bar
Hwy. 17 North Bypass, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-9840
www.stickyfingers.com
Come try the award-winning ribs that Bon Appétit magazine describes as "fall-off-the-bone delicious." Sticky Fingers has been serving up the Lowcountry's favorite ribs and barbecue for over a decade. They also offer rotisserie chicken, giant dinner salads, juicy burgers, tasty chicken sandwiches and a special children's menu. Large groups are welcome. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Water's Edge
1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant., SC 29464
(843) 884-4074
www.waters-edge-restaurant.com
Cooking is sometimes described as both an art and a science. Water's Edge believes it's more of a craft and takes pride in bringing guests the tastes and textures of the Lowcountry with a liberal selection of appetizers, entrees and daily Chef Specials. They offer the most comprehensive wine and champagne list in Mt. Pleasant. Make your reservations early. The private dining room is popular for holiday parties and private dinners. Water's Edge restaurant…dining on Shem Creek at its best. Join us for Happy Hour Mon. — Fri. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lunch is inside and outside daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner is 5 p.m.—until, serving late nights Friday and Saturday. Serving Sunday Brunch and Dinner 11 a.m.—until. All major credit cards accepted.

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Peninsula Grill has been likened to the cosmopolitan supper clubs of the first half of the 20th century. Haute cuisine and high spirits. Steaks and chops, fish and oysters, champagne and lobster. And proper cocktails, served with style each evening by chef/partner Robert Carter and staff. The atmosphere is sophisticated and clubby, not formal. One of only two Mobil four-star restaurants in the state.
Located in historic Charleston. Fresh local seafood, award winning She Crab Soup, great wine at supermarket prices and fast friendly service. NY Times: "Great Southern cuisine with impeccable service." Travel and Leisure: "One of the more fascinating eating establishments in our trip through the Southeast." Serving Charleston for over 115 years with a fresh oyster bar, fun, casual atmosphere and huge portions.
A great home is nice, but a great neighborhood is extraordinary. Visit any of our award winning communities. Take a walk, talk to those who live there and you’ll understand why people feel at home and why those who visit want to stay. The architecture embraces you. The trees offer shade. And the streets have texture. The result is a sense of wonder and an irresistible urge to park your car and walk.
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