Welcome to Philosophia, a trusted Greek restaurant in Mt Pleasant, SC, where classic Greek flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.70-star rating from 343 reviews, we’re proud to offer Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Lunch and a welcoming experience for every guest.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Philosophia
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Braised greens, Greek cheeses, preserved lemon
mint chimichurri
Lemon, garlic, EVOO
Fried with feta and herbs
Crumbled goat cheese
Smashed, lemon, and scallion
Mixed greens, shaved brussels sprouts, confit chickpeas, marinated goat feta, red wine vinaigrette
Arugula, beets, radish, figs, quinoa, burrata, lemon caper vinaigrette
Two Course Lunch, with choice of spread or soup and choice of Entree Salad
romaine, heirloom tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, bell pepper, olives, EVOO, and aged wine vinegar
roasted baby beets, arugula, radishes, balsamic glazed figs, champagne vinaigrette
Mixed greens, shaved brussels sprouts, confit chickpeas, marinated goat feta, red wine vinaigrette
Lemon chicken-rice soup
Greek salad of heirloom tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, bell peppers, olives, EVOO, and aged red wine vinegar
roasted baby beets, arugula, radishes, balsamic glazed figs, champagne vinaigrette
Mixed greens, shaved brussels sprouts, confit chickpeas, marinated goat feta, red wine vinaigrette
Lemon chicken-rice soup
Greek salad of heirloom tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, bell peppers, olives, EVOO, and aged red wine vinegar
fried zucchini cakes, roasted red pepper hummus, mixed greens, chickpea salad, feta
Buffalo Romesco, Buratta, Lettuce, Tzatziki, Feta
Grilled Salmon, romaine, marinated vegetables, chickpea salad, pita triangles and tzatziki
Feta brined chicken, romaine, marinated vegetables, htipiti
fried zucchini cakes, roasted red pepper hummus, mixed greens, chickpea salad, feta
roasted leg of lamb, harissa yogurt, marinated vegetables, romaine, feta
roasted leg of lamb, harissa yogurt, marinated vegetables, romaine, feta
Slow roasted pork, marinated vegetables, fries, feta, tzatziki
Sauteed Shrimp, romaine, marinated vegetables, pita triangles, tzatziki, chickpea salad
Two Course Lunch, Choice of Spread or Soup, Choice of Gyro.
Slow roasted pork, marinated vegetables, fries, feta, tzatziki
Feta brined chicken, romaine, marinated vegetables, htipiti
Greek doughnuts, cinnamon sugar, mastiha creme anglaise
Chocolate Glaze
Traditional Greek dessert. Layers of Philo dough, walnuts, honey
Simmered in ouzo, tomato-pepper sauce with blistered cheese, shaved fennel and white anchovy vinaigrette
Ramesco aioli
Layers of phyllo stuffed with spinach and blend of greek cheese.
Marinated feta cheese wrapped in phyllo and fried with sesame nd honey
Freshly ground meatballs with herbs, bread crumbs, and lemon dill beurre blanc
Risotto cakes stuffed with spinach and cheese in a wild mushroom velouté
Mussels sautéed in tomato, onion, garlic, pepper, ouzo, butter, and feta
Fried zucchini cakes with feta, herbs, lemon, truffle yogurt
Spinach, blistered Greek cheeses, lemon beurre blanc
Lemon, peppers, fried pita croutons
Chickpea salad, Lemon scented EVOO
Marinated feta cheese wrapped in phyllo and fried with sesame nd honey
Chickpea salad, Lemon scented EVOO
Lemon, peppers, fried pita croutons
Ramesco aioli
Tomato braised, ground beef meatballs, kefalotyri
Fried zucchini cakes with feta, herbs, lemon, truffle yogurt
Lemon chicken-rice soup
Spinach, blistered Greek cheeses, lemon beurre blanc
Spinach and Greek cheeses, phyllo dough, feta, romesco aioli
Simmered in ouzo, tomato-pepper sauce with blistered cheese, shaved fennel and white anchovy vinaigrette
Ramesco aioli
Layers of phyllo stuffed with spinach and blend of greek cheese.
Marinated feta cheese wrapped in phyllo and fried with sesame nd honey
Freshly ground meatballs with herbs, bread crumbs, and lemon dill beurre blanc
Risotto cakes stuffed with spinach and cheese in a wild mushroom velouté
Mussels sautéed in tomato, onion, garlic, pepper, ouzo, butter, and feta
Fried zucchini cakes with feta, herbs, lemon, truffle yogurt
Spinach, blistered Greek cheeses, lemon beurre blanc
Lemon, peppers, fried pita croutons
Chickpea salad, Lemon scented EVOO
Greek doughnuts, cinnamon sugar, mastiha creme anglaise
Chocolate Glaze
Traditional Greek dessert. Layers of Philo dough, walnuts, honey
Marinated feta cheese wrapped in phyllo and fried with sesame nd honey
Chickpea salad, Lemon scented EVOO
Lemon, peppers, fried pita croutons
Ramesco aioli
Tomato braised, ground beef meatballs, kefalotyri
Fried zucchini cakes with feta, herbs, lemon, truffle yogurt
Lemon chicken-rice soup
Spinach, blistered Greek cheeses, lemon beurre blanc
Spinach and Greek cheeses, phyllo dough, feta, romesco aioli
Blackened, avgolemono cavatelli
Tomato scallion. Ouzo white wine, feta, Greek fries, truffle yogurt aioli
Couscous, roasted red pepper, butternu veloute
6oz, char grilled, Greek fries, truffle yogurt aioli
Broiled, 'spanakorzo', stewed artichoke, seasonal vegetables
Feta brined boneless half chicken, stewed beans, wilted greens with piquillo pesto
Local shrimp, tomato pepper ragu, feta, scallions, ricotta cavatelli
Local fish, shrimp, squid, mussels, light lemon and tomato broth over fresh Greek pasta
Feta- Brined , lamb fat potatoes, Horta , ramesco
Feta- Brined , lamb fat potatoes, Horta , ramesco
Roasted garlic and feta mashed potatoes, mint gremlulata
Baked layers of aromatic ground beef, ziti pasta, bechamel, and whipped ricotta
Char- grilled, yiayias potatoes, chermoula, rosemary butter
Seasonal Vegetables, tomato, pepper ragu, feta, scallions, fresh pasta
Pan seared, "Spanakorzo', stewed artichoke, seasonal vegetables
Feta- Brined , lamb fat potatoes, Horta , ramesco
Char-grilled 1 1/2 pound Mediterranean sea bass with lemon-herb EVOO and quinoa salad
Feta brined boneless chicken, stewed beans, and wilted greens with piquillo pepper pesto
Pequillo pesto
Htipiti, Hummus, and Tzatziki served with grilled pita
Hear from our valued guests
absolute gem of a restaurant located in a nondescript strip mall off the highway. ate the dip trio, greek salad, saganaki, and spanakorizo. the trio also featured a pimento dip which was unique to other greek places i’ve been to. everything was flavorful, fresh, and extremely affordable imo. left stuffed and happy and only spent around $65 not including tip. unfortunately we are not from the area but would definitely be back if we were!
One of the all time great values in Chuck for the Lunch Mezze! Went on a whim when needing a quick bite. Decided on the Lunch Mezze special which is 4 things from the starter menu for $37 bucks - a 3 dip plater of Tzatziki, hummus, and “greek pimento” with a huge bowl of pita. We chose the lamb meatballs, octopus, and the fried Spanakopita. All amazing. The meatballs were delish and the sauce is fresh, bright, and bursting with flavor. Sauce alone made the dish. Octopus was super tender and grilled to perfection. Fried Spanakopita was a harder, crunchy shell, and with a tasty sauce. The bourbon smash was a fantastic summer drink. Wife and I walked out fully stuffed with to go box with a cocktail out the door at $61 (without tip). Wow. We will gladly return! Probably the best Greek in town, if not some of the best Mediterranean in town.
We had an amazing experience celebrating two birthdays at Philosophia! Our group of 10 all loved the food, and the service was excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious, but I especially enjoyed the feta in phyllo dough with honey, the meatballs, and the octopus. The flavors were perfect, and the atmosphere made the night even better. Highly recommend!
Been at this restaurant twice now and food and service has been consistent. Food always comes out delicious .
We recently celebrated two birthdays at this restaurant and had an amazing experience. From the moment we arrived, everything was seamless. Our reservation was honored promptly, and the table was ready for us. Our server, Kathy or Katie (apologies if I mistyped your name), was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the evening. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and served quickly. We were truly impressed with the level of service. A special highlight was the complimentary desserts, which added a thoughtful and generous touch to our celebration. The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, we had a fantastic time and will definitely be returning soon!
Absolutely delicious food! Authentic and great taste. Great mocktails. Would highly recommend!!
In April of 2022, Philosophia opened! I was so excited to finally have a Greek Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. I called the restaurant and got Justin Hunt, who along with Dimitri Hatgidimitriou, is of the owners and an amazing chef, on the phone. His kind, enthusiastic, warm spirit jumped through the phone lines, and it is that same spirit that radiates from the top down at Philosophia. Every time I go in, I know not only will the food be delicious, but the experience will be like going home. The kitchen is led by Martina Paradiso, who cooks with love and in my humble opinion makes the best cheese cake in the universe. My favorite dishes on the menu are Pastitsio, Tiropita and Spanakorizo. The Pastitsio is what some people would refer to as a “Greek version of Lasagna.” It’s basically noodles with a meat sauce topped with bechamel sauce and whipped ricotta. It is spiced to perfection and tastes exactly like my Greek Mother’s pastitsio. One of my other favorites is the Tyropita, which again, is the Greek Version of a deep-fried cheese stick, made up of marinated feta cheese wrapped in phyllo. Prepared in this fashion is exactly how you would experience this bit of deliciousness if you were in Greece. The Philosophia twist is they drizzle it with sesame and honey which takes it to an “out of the stratosphere” level. My final favorite is the Spanakorizo. The menu describes these as Risotto cakes stuffed with spinach and cheese in a wild mushroom sauce. Everyone I know who has ever tried these little, fried balls of tasty heaven has loved them! Don’t let the mushroom sauce scare you off if you are a non -mushroom eater. The sauce just adds to the dipping fun, but you can just pop one of these babies in your mouth, unadorned and your taste buds will sing! Even with all the wonderful food, it is the experience of warmth that keeps me coming back. The lovely Zhanna Raskevich. greets you and makes sure that your Philosophia experience is everything you could have
The food here is fantastic! Three of us split the Mezze Lunch which is your choice of three appetizers. We had calamari, zucchini fritters, and octopus. I would get all of those again just for myself if I could. The hummus with the octopus was delicious as was the tzatziki with the fritters. For my main, I had the quinoa and burrata salad and added local shrimp. After the heavier apps, the salad was nice and light. My lunch mates both had the lamb gyro and were highly complimentary as well. Plenty of parking with indoor and outdoor seating. Will have to come back for dinner soon!
This was such a great experience all the food is amazing and cooked correctly! A little too noisy in here, but atmosphere is great. They offer outside seating which is luxurious. The waiters will take your drink before you finish it, so speak up. Overall great place.
The food here is absolutely delicious! I’ve been coming for years, and it never disappoints. There truly isn’t a single item on the menu that I don’t enjoy, which speaks to the consistency and care behind every dish. It’s clear that the sous chef, Martina, is a major part of what makes this place so special. Some of my favorites are the mussels, the octopus, the keftedes, and honestly any of the salads because they’re always incredibly fresh. The dessert menu rotates, but it’s always made with high quality ingredients and thoughtfully prepared. They also have a great drink selection, and the bartender, James, makes the experience even better. To this day, it’s still the best food I’ve ever eaten.
Common questions about Philosophia
Philosophia is located at 909 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States, Mt Pleasant, SC, United States.
You can reach Philosophia by calling +1 854-227-5738.
Philosophia has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 343 customer reviews.
Philosophia features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Philosophia features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Philosophia features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Philosophia features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Philosophia features the following offerings: Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Philosophia features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Philosophia features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Philosophia features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Philosophia features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Philosophia features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Philosophia features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Philosophia features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Philosophia features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Philosophia features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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