Weekend beach days in the Lowcountry are an opportunity to swim in the ocean, get a suntan and destress from a long work week. There's nothing quite like sprawling out, sun-kissed in the summer breeze, listening to the relaxing crash of waves along the shore and forgetting all your problems. But when you start to get hungry and the bag of chips from your beach bag isn't enough to satiate in the draining heat, restaurants abound with a variety of lunch options that also come with refreshing beverages and indoor AC to cool you down.
Here are eight places to grab lunch on Sullivan's Island , from an Irish pub to a BBQ joint to a fish camp. Edgar Allan Poe memorabilia adorns the wall of Poe’s Tavern as diners sit around a table on Oct. 24, 2023, on Sullivan’s Island.
Founded in 2003, Poe's Tavern is an island staple named after famed horror author and one-time Sullivan's Island resident Edgar Allan Poe. Here, you'll find themed Poe decor throughout, from the gold bug mosaic on the sidewalk out front to the framed mustached depictions inside. The menu is also themed, with a bevy of burgers named for Poe's classic short stories.
You can't go wrong with any burger on the menu, as this place is known for its burgers, paired with some tasty shoestring fries. A few favorites are the Tell-Tale Heart with bacon, cheddar and a fried egg on top, and Black Cat with grilled onions, Edgar's drunken chili, bacon and pimiento cheese. Beach cleanup attendees listen to Easy Honey play at the .