New Restaurants & Dining Concepts (2026 Openings)
2026 Restaurant Openings in Charleston & the Lowcountry
📍 Downtown Charleston & Charleston Peninsula
- PopUp Bagels — A national bagel franchise known for freshly baked bagels and rotating schmears will open at 83 Mary Street.
- 🌐 Website: https://www.popupbagels.com
- Bareo — A Filipino-Japanese concept focusing on dumplings and kakigōri (Japanese shaved ice) from local restaurateurs.
- 🌐 Website: https://www.bareocharleston.com/
- The Crossing — A coastal Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with seafood and seasonal fare, part of The Cooper at 176 Concord Street.
- 🌐 Website: https://thecooper.com/ (operator site, also CurrentBurger)
- CurrentBurger — A nostalgic soda-shop style burger joint with smash burgers and shakes, also part of The Cooper.
- 🌐 Website: https://thecooper.com/
- ODD DUCK MARKET (Downtown) — A café and market featuring coffee, wine cocktails, and seasonal food — opening a second Charlestont location.
- 🌐 Website: https://oddduckmarkets.com/
- Smalls Sliders — Atlanta-based fast-casual slider concept serving burgers, fries, and shakes in North Charleston.
- 🌐 Website: https://smallssliders.com/
📍 Mount Pleasant & Surrounding Areas
- Paris Baguette — International bakery café serving pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in Mount Pleasant.
- 🌐 Website: https://www.parisbaguette.com/
- Giannone Eatery & Italian Market — Italian café, sandwich shop, and wine bar opening Winter 2026.
- 🌐 Website: https://giannoneeatery.com/
- DECOY Bar — A new neighborhood bar concept from the team behind Dog & Duck, opening in Mount Pleasant in early 2026.
🍰 Other New & Related Openings (2026)
- Cachita’s Kitchen — From food truck to brick-and-mortar on North Market Street, Charleston — offering Mexican street-style tacos and creative burritos.
- 🌐 Website: https://cachitaskitchenchs.com/
- Cooper Coffee & Wine — A new café-by-day and wine bar-by-night overlooking the marina.
- 🌐 Website: https://thecooper.com/
- Vinea Courtyard Kitchen — European-inspired restaurant coming to River Landing Drive (opened Sept. 2025 but trending into 2026 dining lists).
- 🌐 Website: https://vineakitchen.com/
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