With so many wonderful choices in the Palmetto State, it can be difficult to narrow down the list of options for dining out. Well, we’ve put together a bucket list of places to dine throughout the coming months. (You’re welcome!) Enjoy these 12 best restaurants in South Carolina, each offering a unique atmosphere and menu sure to please. You’ll leave with happy taste buds and a full belly from every one of the following bucket list-worthy restaurants. And only two are in the same location, so you’ll get a little taste of different parts of the state as well!
- JANUARY: Dinoland Cafe - Myrtle Beach
Google/Matt Zerfas DinoLand Cafe, 1012 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
Facebook/Dinoland Cafe Head to the Grand Strand in the winter to avoid the masses of tourists found throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Enjoy a high-spirited atmosphere the whole family will love at Dinoland Cafe. Animatronic prehistoric creatures turn this meal into loads of fun. Learn more here.
- FEBRUARY: Hans & Franz Biergarten - Greenville
Google Maps Hans & Franz Biergarten, 3124 SC-14, Greenville, SC 29615, USA
Google/Peter Miral Authentic German food served up with loads of choices for German brews to go with is what you’ll find here. For some reason, German food can lend itself to colder weather and February is the perfect time to check out this fantastic restaurant.Learn more here.
- MARCH: Hampton’s - Sumter
TripAdvisor/management Hamptons, 33 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150, USA
TripAdvisor/Ciao-Nicolo Warm up on a chilly spring evening with a delightful meal at this small town eatery found in Sumter. Come as you are and enjoy upscale dining in a slightly more than casual atmosphere. Learn more here.
- APRIL: Revival - Charleston
Facebook/Revival Revival, 162 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Google/Revival Charleston is the perfect place to visit in the spring and this wonderful eatery found inside The Vendue Inn on East Bay Street is brimming with delicious choices including steaks and seafood.Learn more here.
- MAY: Jianna - Greenville
Google Maps Jianna, 600 S Main St #2, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Google/Claire Richards Combine a road trip to Greenville to attend this year’s Artisphere event (taking place the first weekend in May) with a truly decadent meal at Jianna. The flavors of the Old World come to life in one of the best restaurants in SC, only steps from Falls Park on the Reedy.Learn more here.
- JUNE: Lucy Bell’s - Daufuskie Island
Google/Katie Crotzer Lucy Bell’s, 111 Benjies Point Rd, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915, USA
TripAdvisor/Michelle Update: Unfortunately, Lucy Bell’s is now permanently closed.
Take an awesome ferry ride and enjoy the cool breeze as you you make your way over to Daufuskie Island to dine at Lucy Bell’s. June is ideal for sitting outside under the giant oak tree and scarfing down scrumptious fresh seafood.Learn more here.
- JULY: Luvan’s Fish Camp - Conway
Google/Dana Wideman Luvans Old South Fish Camp NO CARDS, 3951 US-701, Conway, SC 29527, USA
TripAdvisor/ladybuginthesouth Roll up your sleeves in July as you take your time working your way through a plate piled high with fresh seafood. Bring a hearty appetite, or expect to bring home a large portion of leftovers. The serving sizes here are more than generous and the food is fantastic.Learn more here.
- AUGUST: Mill Pond Steakhouse - Rembert
Google/Charles Owens jr Mill Pond Steakhouse, 84 State Rd S-28-2 #9614, Rembert, SC 29128, USA
Google/Mary Pavlakovich Special occasion or not, a trip out to the nether regions of South Carolina to dine at this charming old steakhouse located on an old mill pond is a wonderful way to overcome to doldrums of summer. There’s nothing like a perfectly prepared steak to lift your spirits!Learn more here.
- SEPTEMBER: Scott’s BBQ (the original location) - Hemingway
Flickr/anthony rue Scott’s Bar-B-Que, 2734 Hemingway Hwy #5420, Hemingway, SC 29554, USA
Flickr/lesleyk Roll down the windows and take a little road trip in September over to Hemingway to dine at the most famous BBQ joint in the state. Scott’s has received world-wide recognition for its’ pit-cooked goodness and you’re about to find out why.Learn more here.
- OCTOBER: Hershberger’s Bakery - Fair Play
Google Maps Hershberger’s Bakery, 1011 SC-59, Fair Play, SC 29643, USA
Google/Victor Cortez Soups and sandwiches served on freshly baked bread make up the majority of the dining menu at Hershberger’s. But don’t kid yourself… you’re really here for one (or FOUR) of their famous cinnamon rolls that are bigger than your head!Learn more here.
- NOVEMBER: Pane E Vino - Hollywood
Robin Jarvis (do not use without permission) Pane E Vino, 6350 SC-162, Hollywood, SC 29449, USA
Google/alicia mitchell The flavors of Old World Italy can be found way out in the country at this unsuspecting bistro whose owner is also the chef — who happens to be from Italy. Need we say more? This meal is sure to rival anything you’ll have on your holiday table later in the month for Thanksgiving.Learn more here.
- DECEMBER: Poe’s Tavern - Sullivans Island
Google Maps Poe’s Tavern - Sullivans Island, 2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482, USA
Facebook/Poe’s Tavern December on Sullivans Island – more often than not the weather is stunning and the crowds are much smaller than in the summer months. This is the perfect time to indulge in some brews and a gourmet burger out on the front porch or on the patio. Learn more here.
Dining out in the Palmetto State doesn’t have to be a big production. Just set aside some time and go do it. These 12 best restaurants in South Carolina are perfect ways to hit the road for a food-centric excursion every single month.
Google/Matt Zerfas
DinoLand Cafe, 1012 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
Facebook/Dinoland Cafe
Head to the Grand Strand in the winter to avoid the masses of tourists found throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Enjoy a high-spirited atmosphere the whole family will love at Dinoland Cafe. Animatronic prehistoric creatures turn this meal into loads of fun. Learn more here.
Google Maps
Hans & Franz Biergarten, 3124 SC-14, Greenville, SC 29615, USA
Google/Peter Miral
Authentic German food served up with loads of choices for German brews to go with is what you’ll find here. For some reason, German food can lend itself to colder weather and February is the perfect time to check out this fantastic restaurant.Learn more here.
TripAdvisor/management
Hamptons, 33 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150, USA
TripAdvisor/Ciao-Nicolo
Warm up on a chilly spring evening with a delightful meal at this small town eatery found in Sumter. Come as you are and enjoy upscale dining in a slightly more than casual atmosphere. Learn more here.
Facebook/Revival
Revival, 162 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Google/Revival
Charleston is the perfect place to visit in the spring and this wonderful eatery found inside The Vendue Inn on East Bay Street is brimming with delicious choices including steaks and seafood.Learn more here.
Jianna, 600 S Main St #2, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Google/Claire Richards
Combine a road trip to Greenville to attend this year’s Artisphere event (taking place the first weekend in May) with a truly decadent meal at Jianna. The flavors of the Old World come to life in one of the best restaurants in SC, only steps from Falls Park on the Reedy.Learn more here.
Google/Katie Crotzer
Lucy Bell’s, 111 Benjies Point Rd, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915, USA
TripAdvisor/Michelle
Update: Unfortunately, Lucy Bell’s is now permanently closed.
Take an awesome ferry ride and enjoy the cool breeze as you you make your way over to Daufuskie Island to dine at Lucy Bell’s. June is ideal for sitting outside under the giant oak tree and scarfing down scrumptious fresh seafood.Learn more here.
Google/Dana Wideman
Luvans Old South Fish Camp NO CARDS, 3951 US-701, Conway, SC 29527, USA
TripAdvisor/ladybuginthesouth
Roll up your sleeves in July as you take your time working your way through a plate piled high with fresh seafood. Bring a hearty appetite, or expect to bring home a large portion of leftovers. The serving sizes here are more than generous and the food is fantastic.Learn more here.
Google/Charles Owens jr
Mill Pond Steakhouse, 84 State Rd S-28-2 #9614, Rembert, SC 29128, USA
Google/Mary Pavlakovich
Special occasion or not, a trip out to the nether regions of South Carolina to dine at this charming old steakhouse located on an old mill pond is a wonderful way to overcome to doldrums of summer. There’s nothing like a perfectly prepared steak to lift your spirits!Learn more here.
Flickr/anthony rue
Scott’s Bar-B-Que, 2734 Hemingway Hwy #5420, Hemingway, SC 29554, USA
Flickr/lesleyk
Roll down the windows and take a little road trip in September over to Hemingway to dine at the most famous BBQ joint in the state. Scott’s has received world-wide recognition for its’ pit-cooked goodness and you’re about to find out why.Learn more here.
Hershberger’s Bakery, 1011 SC-59, Fair Play, SC 29643, USA
Google/Victor Cortez
Soups and sandwiches served on freshly baked bread make up the majority of the dining menu at Hershberger’s. But don’t kid yourself… you’re really here for one (or FOUR) of their famous cinnamon rolls that are bigger than your head!Learn more here.
Robin Jarvis (do not use without permission)
Pane E Vino, 6350 SC-162, Hollywood, SC 29449, USA
Google/alicia mitchell
The flavors of Old World Italy can be found way out in the country at this unsuspecting bistro whose owner is also the chef — who happens to be from Italy. Need we say more? This meal is sure to rival anything you’ll have on your holiday table later in the month for Thanksgiving.Learn more here.
Poe’s Tavern - Sullivans Island, 2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482, USA
Facebook/Poe’s Tavern
December on Sullivans Island – more often than not the weather is stunning and the crowds are much smaller than in the summer months. This is the perfect time to indulge in some brews and a gourmet burger out on the front porch or on the patio. Learn more here.
Have you ever eaten at any of these restaurants in South Carolina? Are there others that we haven’t featured before but need to? Take a moment and nominate your favorite South Carolina restaurant for consideration.
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Best Restaurants In South Carolina & Related Info November 17, 2022 AnneMarie What are the most highly rated restaurants in South Carolina? Some of the most highly rated restaurants in South Carolina include: (In the Upstate area):
Soby’s in Greenville, serving a blend of contemporary cuisine infused with traditional southern ingredients. Cribbs Kitchen in Spartanburg, with American cuisine The Bleckley Inn Restaurant in Anderson, also American cuisine
(In the Midlands area):
Alodia’s in Columbia, Italian cuisine The Wilcox Restuaurant at the historic Wilcox Hotel in Aiken
(In the PeeDee area):
The Melting Pot Restaurant of Myrtle Beach, American and Contemporary-style food Tubb’s Shrimp & Fish Co. in Florence
(In the Lowcountry area):
Magnolias in Charleston, which offers American and Seafood cuisine Halls Chophouse, a steakhouse also in Charleston Plums in Beaufort, also American and Seafood
What is the smallest restaurant in South Carolina? The smallest restaurant in South Carolina is Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit in Charleston. The space where it was built actually used to be a driveway for a Charleston Single House. It’s so tiny, with the building just a few inches wider than the door and window that can be seen adorning the front. What are the local favorite restaurants in South Carolina? Some local favorite restaurants in South Carolina include:
CrossRoads Country Buffet and Seafood Restaurant in Orangeburg Sweet Catherine’s in Fountain Inn Shorty’s Grill in Loris Lee’s Inlet Kitchen in Murrells Inlet Joe’s Grill in Darlington Seewee Restaurant in Awendaw Don Pepe’s Mexican Grill & Cantina in Pelion Santee Seafood Bistro in Santee
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Restaurants In South Carolina & Related Info
November 17, 2022
AnneMarie
What are the most highly rated restaurants in South Carolina? Some of the most highly rated restaurants in South Carolina include: (In the Upstate area):
Soby’s in Greenville, serving a blend of contemporary cuisine infused with traditional southern ingredients. Cribbs Kitchen in Spartanburg, with American cuisine The Bleckley Inn Restaurant in Anderson, also American cuisine
(In the Midlands area):
Alodia’s in Columbia, Italian cuisine The Wilcox Restuaurant at the historic Wilcox Hotel in Aiken
(In the PeeDee area):
The Melting Pot Restaurant of Myrtle Beach, American and Contemporary-style food Tubb’s Shrimp & Fish Co. in Florence
(In the Lowcountry area):
Magnolias in Charleston, which offers American and Seafood cuisine Halls Chophouse, a steakhouse also in Charleston Plums in Beaufort, also American and Seafood
What is the smallest restaurant in South Carolina? The smallest restaurant in South Carolina is Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit in Charleston. The space where it was built actually used to be a driveway for a Charleston Single House. It’s so tiny, with the building just a few inches wider than the door and window that can be seen adorning the front. What are the local favorite restaurants in South Carolina? Some local favorite restaurants in South Carolina include:
CrossRoads Country Buffet and Seafood Restaurant in Orangeburg Sweet Catherine’s in Fountain Inn Shorty’s Grill in Loris Lee’s Inlet Kitchen in Murrells Inlet Joe’s Grill in Darlington Seewee Restaurant in Awendaw Don Pepe’s Mexican Grill & Cantina in Pelion Santee Seafood Bistro in Santee
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Some of the most highly rated restaurants in South Carolina include:
(In the Upstate area):
- Soby’s in Greenville, serving a blend of contemporary cuisine infused with traditional southern ingredients.
- Cribbs Kitchen in Spartanburg, with American cuisine
- The Bleckley Inn Restaurant in Anderson, also American cuisine
(In the Midlands area):
- Alodia’s in Columbia, Italian cuisine
- The Wilcox Restuaurant at the historic Wilcox Hotel in Aiken
(In the PeeDee area):
- The Melting Pot Restaurant of Myrtle Beach, American and Contemporary-style food
- Tubb’s Shrimp & Fish Co. in Florence
(In the Lowcountry area):
- Magnolias in Charleston, which offers American and Seafood cuisine
- Halls Chophouse, a steakhouse also in Charleston
- Plums in Beaufort, also American and Seafood
What is the smallest restaurant in South Carolina?
The smallest restaurant in South Carolina is Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit in Charleston. The space where it was built actually used to be a driveway for a Charleston Single House. It’s so tiny, with the building just a few inches wider than the door and window that can be seen adorning the front.
What are the local favorite restaurants in South Carolina?
Some local favorite restaurants in South Carolina include:
- CrossRoads Country Buffet and Seafood Restaurant in Orangeburg
- Sweet Catherine’s in Fountain Inn
- Shorty’s Grill in Loris
- Lee’s Inlet Kitchen in Murrells Inlet
- Joe’s Grill in Darlington
- Seewee Restaurant in Awendaw
- Don Pepe’s Mexican Grill & Cantina in Pelion
- Santee Seafood Bistro in Santee
