Best Pizza in Charleston, SC

83% Confidence

The Obstinate Daughter

$$$ Sullivan's Island

Why #1 Michelin-recognized eclectic Southern at 2063 Middle Street, one block from the beach, with wood-fired pizza and a daily patio scene

A Southern restaurant on Sullivan's Island influenced by Italian, French, and Spanish cooking, from chef Jacques Larson (2x James Beard nominated). Wood-fired pizza oven, plancha, raw bar, and a focus on pasta and small plates from Lowcountry farms and fishermen. Open daily for lunch (11 AM to 3 PM) and dinner (4 PM to 10 PM, until 11 PM Fri/Sat). Weekend brunch Sat and Sun 10 to 3. Reservations open two weeks out on Resy; patio seating is walk-in only. The pizza-only menu 3 to 4 PM daily is the easiest walk-in window. Michelin Guide Good Cooking in the 2024 American South Guide.

4.6

TasteSignal Crowd Score Blended across 4 platforms (TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google, Resy). how this is calculated

TripAdvisor ★ 4.6 1,287 reviews · #1 Sullivan's Island Yelp ★ 4.5 1,568 reviews Google ★ 4.6 2,583 reviews Resy ★ 4.8 39,000+ reviews

Address2063 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482One block from the beach

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Phone(843) 416-5020

Websitetheobstinatedaughter.com

HoursLunch 11 AM to 3 PM, Dinner 4 PM to 10 PM. Brunch Sat/Sun 10 to 3Pizza served all day. Pizza-only menu 3-4 PM daily. Friday and Saturday dinner runs until 11 PM.

ReservationsBook on Resy, or call to bookResy releases tables 2 weeks ahead at 9 AM. Book first thing morning of drop for weekend evenings.

Walk-inBar, patio, and bar cocktail tables are reserved for walk-ins. Patio releases day-of based on weather. Pizza-only menu 3-4 PM is the easiest entry.

PriceEntrees $24 to $38. Pizza $18 to $24. Pasta $22 to $32.Plan $55 to $95 per person with drinks. Pizza and pasta are the value plays.

Dress codeCasual to smart casual. Beach attire welcome for lunch and brunch.

SignatureOld Danger pizza, ricotta gnocchi with short rib ragu, shrimp roll, short rib pasta, Frogmore chowder, Geechie frites, peel-and-eat shrimp

Best forBeach diningDate nightBrunchPizzaFamily-friendly

More details (features, awards, dietary, parking)

FeaturesWood-fired pizza oven, plancha, island kitchen range. Outdoor patio. Walking distance from Sullivan's Island Beach. Full bar. Brunch Sat and Sun.

AwardsMICHELIN Guide Good Cooking (2024 American South). 2x James Beard nominee (chef Jacques Larson). TripAdvisor #1 of 10 in Sullivan's Island. Travelers' Choice 2025.

DietaryVegetarian-friendly, vegan options, gluten-free options

ParkingLimited street parking on Middle Street. Plan to walk a few blocks.

MICHELIN Guide Good Cooking (2024 American South)2x James Beard nominee (Jacques Larson)TripAdvisor #1 Sullivan's Island

EVO Pizzeria

$$$ Park Circle, North Charleston

Why #2 Food Network Top 50 USA — the Neapolitan benchmark in Park Circle

Address1075 East Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405Park Circle

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Phone(843) 225-1796

Websiteevopizza.com

HoursTue-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm; closed Mon

ReservationsWalk-in only. No reservations taken.

Walk-inYes

Price$$

Dress codeCasual

SignaturePork Trifecta Pizza

Voted #1 Pizza in South Carolina and Top 50 Pizzerias in the U.S. by Food Network MagazineBest Restaurant in North Charleston 5 years running (Charleston locals vote)Featured on Eater Carolinas Essential Map

Melfi's

$$$$ Westside / Upper King Street, Charleston Peninsula

Why #3 2018 Eater Pizza of the Year — Roman thin-crust perfection

Address721 King St, Charleston, SC 29403North Central (Upper King Street)

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Phone(843) 513-0307

Websiteeatatmelfis.com

HoursMon-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sun 12-4pm & 5-10pm

ReservationsBook on Resy

Walk-inLimited

Price$$$

Dress codeSmart Casual

SignatureRoman-style thin-crust pizza (e.g, Stretch Armstrong)

2018 Eater Pizza of the Year award — the only Charleston pizza to receive this national Eater recognitionFeatured in Food & Wine (Brooks Reitz profile, December 2017)Named to Eater's 12 Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston

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