Philosophia Opens Second Charleston Location
The Greek restaurant has opened a new site in the Point Hope neighborhood off Clements Ferry Road.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Philosophia, a restaurant serving classic Greek dishes with a modern twist, has opened a second location at 846 Gates Crossing Way, Suite 103, in Charleston. The restaurant is owned by chef Justin Hunt and Dimitri Hatgidimitriou.
Why it matters
The new site marks the owners' third restaurant in the Charleston area and extends the Philosophia menu to residents of the Point Hope neighborhood. It gives Charleston diners a second place to order the same Greek fare offered at the original Mount Pleasant restaurant.
The new restaurant at 846 Gates Crossing Way, Suite 103, is the owners' third Charleston-area restaurant and mirrors the menu of the Mount Pleasant original. The source does not report sales, seating capacity, or staffing figures for the new site.
The players
Philosophia
A Greek restaurant known for classic dishes with a modern twist, operating a second location in Charleston after its original Mount Pleasant site.
Justin Hunt
A chef who co-owns Philosophia with Dimitri Hatgidimitriou.
Dimitri Hatgidimitriou
A co-owner of Philosophia alongside chef Justin Hunt.
The details
Philosophia Point Hope serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with a menu that includes grilled pita spreads, roasted oysters, spanakopita, braised lamb shank, and whole branzino. Greek wines are available for pairing.
Timeline
Philosophia recently opened its Point Hope location, with staff photographing orders being served there on Oct. 30, 2026.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
Market Landscape
The opening adds a second Philosophia site to Charleston's growing dining scene, extending the owners' footprint beyond the Mount Pleasant original. It positions the group's three Charleston-area restaurants to compete for diners across multiple neighborhoods.
Diners in the Point Hope area now have a Philosophia location close to home, serving lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Customers can order the same menu available at the Mount Pleasant restaurant without traveling there.
The takeaway
Residents looking for a Greek dinner option in Point Hope can now visit Philosophia on weeknights and Saturdays, with the menu mirroring the original location. Checking the restaurant's hours before visiting is a practical step, since service is limited to Tuesday through Saturday.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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