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Best Restaurants in West Ashley

The 13 West Ashley restaurants TasteSignal ranks this month, in order of their Charleston-wide Best Overall rank. Each one links to the reasons and sources behind its rank.

Updated November 2026

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  1. 1

    Palmira Barbecue

    #3 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.4

    Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.

  2. 2

    The Glass Onion

    #33 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.6

    Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

  3. 3

    El Molino Supermarket Taqueria

    #83 overall in Charleston · $ · Crowd Score 4.6

    Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper and Post and Courier in the last five years.

  4. 4

    Swig & Swine

    #105 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.7

  5. 5

    Hachiya Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

    #123 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.4

    Critic recognition from Post and Courier in the last five years.

  6. 6

    Boxcar Betty's

    #125 overall in Charleston · $ · Crowd Score 4.6

  7. 7

    Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley)

    #130 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.4

    Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

  8. 8

    Hugh-Baby's

    #134 overall in Charleston · $ · Crowd Score 4.6

    Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Charleston Magazine in the last five years.

  9. 9

    Zen Asian Fusion

    #138 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.5

  10. 10

    The Lick At 10 Windermere

    #141 overall in Charleston · Crowd Score 4.8

  11. 11

    Famulari's Pizzeria

    #149 overall in Charleston · $ · Crowd Score 4.2

  12. 12

    Bessinger's Barbecue

    #156 overall in Charleston · Crowd Score 4.1

  13. 13

    Locals Sushi & Sports Pub

    #159 overall in Charleston · $$–$$$ · Crowd Score 4.4

The best of West Ashley by category

The top West Ashley picks in each TasteSignal category. The number is the restaurant's Charleston-wide rank in that category.

Frequently asked

What is the best restaurant in West Ashley?

As of November 2026, Palmira Barbecue is the top-ranked restaurant in West Ashley on TasteSignal, followed by The Glass Onion and El Molino Supermarket Taqueria.

How does TasteSignal rank restaurants in West Ashley?

Every restaurant is ranked Charleston-wide from named, dated evidence: critic and local-guide coverage, diner ratings on Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp, recent news and staying power. This page lists the West Ashley restaurants in that order. Rankings refresh monthly.

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