The Obstinate Daughter, Charleston: Rankings, Reviews & Crowd Score (October 2026)

Name: The Obstinate Daughter
Price range: $$ - $$$

#1 Italian ▲#3 Brunch ▼#4 Best Overall #8 Pizza ▼

Wood-fired pizza oven, plancha, raw bar, and a focus on pasta and small plates from Lowcountry farms and fishermen. Weekend brunch Sat and Sun 10 to 3.

4.6

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.62,727 reviews Tripadvisor★ 4.61,312 reviews Yelp★ 4.5about 1,900 reviews

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

Address2063 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

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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 3

ReservationsBook on Resyor call to book

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.

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

Why The Obstinate Daughter ranks where it does

Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #2

Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (2,727 reviews); 4.5 on Yelp (about 1,900 reviews); 4.6 on Tripadvisor (1,312 reviews).
On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Best Brunch in Charleston, SC

▼ from #1

Brunch recognition: Charleston City Paper (May 2024, winner), Charleston City Paper (May 2023, winner) and 2 more.
Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (2,727 reviews); 4.5 on Yelp (about 1,900 reviews); 4.6 on Tripadvisor (1,312 reviews).
On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

New to the top 10

Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (2,727 reviews); 4.5 on Yelp (about 1,900 reviews); 4.6 on Tripadvisor (1,312 reviews).
On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2024 (Best Sullivan's Island Brunch: winner).

Best Pizza in Charleston, SC

▼ from #1

Pizza recognition: Post and Courier (Apr 2024), Post and Courier (Apr 2023).
Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (2,727 reviews); 4.5 on Yelp (about 1,900 reviews); 4.6 on Tripadvisor (1,312 reviews).
On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)Michelin Guide: MICHELIN Guide American South 2025 - Charleston selections (Nov 2025)James Beard Foundation: 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists - Charleston area (Jan 2024)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)Post and Courier: Our food editor's guide to eating brunch in Charleston (Nov 2025)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2024 (May 2024)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2023 (May 2023)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2022 (May 2022)

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Frequently asked

Is The Obstinate Daughter good?

The Obstinate Daughter ranks #1 for Italian in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 3 other outlets in the last five years.

What is The Obstinate Daughter's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is The Obstinate Daughter?

The Obstinate Daughter is at 2063 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 (Sullivan's Island).