For some, a perfect solution for the “winter doldrums” is a nice bloody mary, topped with a variety of beautiful and tasty garnishments. How about a crab claw, or a jalapeno, or a nice salty piece of bacon? Or do you want a huge assortment, making that Bloody Mary more like a tall, cold glass of gazpacho? There are so many ways to serve a Bloody Mary it’s almost hard to choose! These nine restaurants in South Carolina serve up the best Bloody Mary in the Palmetto State.

  1. The Darling Oyster Bar - 513 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

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Yelp/Lisa Maria K Whoa! Seafood lovers get their Mary loaded with the works when you order “The Captain” at this Charleston eatery. More info.

  1. 843 Restaurant - 890 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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TripAdvisor/Agahumi 843’s amazing bacon-garnished Bloody Mary is the perfect way to kick off any occasion at this Hilton Head restaurant. More info.

  1. Cafe Strudel - 300 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169

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Yelp/Annabelle R Pork is the theme of this famous Bloody Mary at Cafe Strudel. Pair it with the Hangover Hashbrowns and a plate of scrambled eggs for a perfect brunch. More info.

  1. Hemingway’s Bistro - 920 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902

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TripAdvisor/Gary W If you can find it, Hemingways is a good spot to pop in for a cold Bloody Mary along Beaufort’s waterfront. Pop down an alley from Bay Street and find them in the bottom of the building. Small place, big Bloody Marys! More info.

  1. Rustic Table - 10683 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

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TripAdvisor/Sherry B You’ll dive right into your Bloody Mary at Rustic Table. And why not? There’s practically a whole meal stacked on top of the glass. More info.

  1. Tupelo Honey - 1 N Main St t, Greenville, SC 29601

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Yelp/Cheryl W The “Queen Mary,” is the mother of all Bloody Marys and can only be found at Tupelo Honey. Yum! More info.

  1. Cribbs Kitchen - 226 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

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Facebook/Cribbs Kitchen Cribbs is known to have mouthwatering burgers that keep ’em coming back for more. But did you know they also have delicious Bloody Marys? More info.

  1. Motor Supply Co Bistro - 920 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

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Yelp/Sherry C Pair a signature Bloody Mary with your entree at Motor Supply. Don’t forget to save room for dessert. Perhaps another Bloody Mary? More info.

  1. Flying Fish - Barefoot Landing, 4744 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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TripAdvisor/Angela S Visitors to the Flying Fish at Barefoot Landing rave about the tasty Bloody Mary. This one looks delicious! More info.

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Yelp/Joseph S

Yelp/Lisa Maria K

Whoa! Seafood lovers get their Mary loaded with the works when you order “The Captain” at this Charleston eatery. More info.

Yelp/chris u

TripAdvisor/Agahumi

843’s amazing bacon-garnished Bloody Mary is the perfect way to kick off any occasion at this Hilton Head restaurant. More info.

Yelp/Kurt L

Yelp/Annabelle R

Pork is the theme of this famous Bloody Mary at Cafe Strudel. Pair it with the Hangover Hashbrowns and a plate of scrambled eggs for a perfect brunch. More info.

TripAdvisor/Gail_Dowell_2004

TripAdvisor/Gary W

If you can find it, Hemingways is a good spot to pop in for a cold Bloody Mary along Beaufort’s waterfront. Pop down an alley from Bay Street and find them in the bottom of the building. Small place, big Bloody Marys! More info.

TripAdvisor/Heather R

TripAdvisor/Sherry B

You’ll dive right into your Bloody Mary at Rustic Table. And why not? There’s practically a whole meal stacked on top of the glass. More info.

Yelp/Susan A

Yelp/Cheryl W

The “Queen Mary,” is the mother of all Bloody Marys and can only be found at Tupelo Honey. Yum! More info.

Facebook/Cribbs Kitchen

Cribbs is known to have mouthwatering burgers that keep ’em coming back for more. But did you know they also have delicious Bloody Marys? More info.

Yelp/Brandon Z

Yelp/Sherry C

Pair a signature Bloody Mary with your entree at Motor Supply. Don’t forget to save room for dessert. Perhaps another Bloody Mary? More info.

Yelp/Ken P

TripAdvisor/Angela S

Visitors to the Flying Fish at Barefoot Landing rave about the tasty Bloody Mary. This one looks delicious! More info.

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