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Stems & Skins

North Charleston · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Casual Local Restaurants in Charleston, SC
#10 Casual Local Favorite ▲#55 Best Overall
4.7
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.7343 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address1070 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Open inGoogle MapsApple MapsWaze
Phone(843) 805-4809
Websitestemsandskins.com
HoursMon-Wed 12pm-11pm; Thu-Fri 12pm-12am; Sat-Sun 2pm-12am (Kitchen closes 9pm Mon-Tue, 10:30pm Wed-Sun)
ReservationsBook on Resy
Walk-inYes

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Stems & Skins ranks where it does

#10

Best Casual Local Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #11
  • Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation, Charleston Magazine and The Local Palate in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (343 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2022, 2023, 2026).

What critics and guides say

James Beard Foundation: 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists - Charleston area (Jan 2026)Charleston Magazine: Plate Tectonics: Charleston's expanding culinary scene and new dining destinations off the beaten path (Feb 2023)The Local Palate: Best Eats and Drinks in North Charleston (Mar 2022)

Also top-ranked for Casual Local Favorite

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Frequently asked

Is Stems & Skins good?

Stems & Skins ranks #10 for Casual Local Favorite in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation, Charleston Magazine and The Local Palate in the last five years.

What is Stems & Skins' TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.7 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Stems & Skins?

Stems & Skins is at 1070 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 (North Charleston).