South Carolina is home to so many restaurants with world-class cuisine. We’re lucky that way.
When people visit from out of town, one question they always have is: where are the hidden restaurants where the locals eat? Here are 11 great restaurants in South Carolina where you’ll always find locals.
- Long Island Cafe (Isle of Palms) 1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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Facebook/Long Island Cafe Locals on the IOP have been hitting up the Long Island Cafe on a regular basis since 1986. By the looks of this Grouper entree we can see why!
- Stella’s Southern Bistro (Simpsonville) 684 Fairview Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680
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Facebook/Stella’s Southern Bistro Only a few minutes from that state’s most up and coming city (Greenville), Stella’s dishes up amazing American fare.
- Captain John’s Seafood Bar & Grill (Pawley’s Island) 13057 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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Facebook/Captain John’s Seafood Bar & Grill Try the Seafood Platter at Captain John’s Seafood Bar & Grill…you won’t be disappointed. And if you have a hankerin’ for red meat, they have that too!
- Horry’s Restaurant (Longs) 1155 Hwy 9 E, Longs, SC 29568
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Facebook/Horry’s Restaurant Nestled over on the banks of the Waccamaw and Buck Creek, Horry’s has been a family tradition on the outskirts of Myrtle Beach since 1957.
- Cribbs Kitchen (Spartanburg) 226 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
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Facebook/Cribbs Kitchen Cribbs on Main is a staple in Spartanburg. Locals love the family atmosphere and American cuisine enough to come back again and again.
- Montague’s Restaurant (Greenwood) 115 Hampton Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646
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Facebook/Montague’s Restaurant Montague’s is a hidden gem in Greenwood, but the locals certainly know…. After one bite of a meal like this they’re hooked at Montague’s.
- Old Village Post House Inn (Mount Pleasant) 101 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Facebook/Old Village Post House Inn The Post House is never one to disappoint. From the upscale atmosphere to the delicious eats, this long-standing Old Village restaurant has been living up to the local’s standards for many decades.
- Chestnut Grill (Orangeburg) 1455 Chestnut St, Orangeburg, SC 29115
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Facebook/Chestnut Grill The Chestnut Grill has been a locals favorite since the mid 1980s. Here, you’ll find something for everyone, even little ones.
- Ebenezer Grill (Rock Hill) 1525 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
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Facebook/Ebenezer Grill This local favorite for lunch has the best hotdogs in Rock Hill, probably due to the popular menu item called “The Big Wienie.” Breakfast looks yummy, too.
- Malia’s (Aiken) 120 Laurens St SW, Aiken, SC 29801
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Facebook/Malia’s Restaurant Malia’s is a huge favorite in Aiken. They’ve been in business for 26 years and have an impeccible reputation for serving up only the best.
- Red Bone Alley (Florence) 1903 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501
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Yelp/Mike M. Locals flock to Red Bone Alley for the unique atmosphere as well as the food. Check out this plate of Fried Green Tomatoes covered in Spicy Shrimp that a Yelp user posted with a great review.
So many choices, so little time! What’s your favorite local restaurant? We’d love to know in the comments.
Facebook/Long Island Cafe
Locals on the IOP have been hitting up the Long Island Cafe on a regular basis since 1986. By the looks of this Grouper entree we can see why!
Facebook/Stella’s Southern Bistro
Only a few minutes from that state’s most up and coming city (Greenville), Stella’s dishes up amazing American fare.
Facebook/Captain John’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Try the Seafood Platter at Captain John’s Seafood Bar & Grill…you won’t be disappointed. And if you have a hankerin’ for red meat, they have that too!
Facebook/Horry’s Restaurant
Nestled over on the banks of the Waccamaw and Buck Creek, Horry’s has been a family tradition on the outskirts of Myrtle Beach since 1957.
Facebook/Cribbs Kitchen
Cribbs on Main is a staple in Spartanburg. Locals love the family atmosphere and American cuisine enough to come back again and again.
Facebook/Montague’s Restaurant
Montague’s is a hidden gem in Greenwood, but the locals certainly know…. After one bite of a meal like this they’re hooked at Montague’s.
Facebook/Old Village Post House Inn
The Post House is never one to disappoint. From the upscale atmosphere to the delicious eats, this long-standing Old Village restaurant has been living up to the local’s standards for many decades.
Yelp/Jimmy C
Facebook/Chestnut Grill
The Chestnut Grill has been a locals favorite since the mid 1980s. Here, you’ll find something for everyone, even little ones.
Facebook/Ebenezer Grill
This local favorite for lunch has the best hotdogs in Rock Hill, probably due to the popular menu item called “The Big Wienie.” Breakfast looks yummy, too.
Yelp/Greg G
Facebook/Malia’s Restaurant
Malia’s is a huge favorite in Aiken. They’ve been in business for 26 years and have an impeccible reputation for serving up only the best.
Yelp/Bruce K
Yelp/Kim S.
Yelp/Mike M.
Locals flock to Red Bone Alley for the unique atmosphere as well as the food. Check out this plate of Fried Green Tomatoes covered in Spicy Shrimp that a Yelp user posted with a great review.
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