Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. South Carolina

Restaurants near Santee National Wildlife Refuge

Price
Cuisine
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

26 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Kersey House restaurant
1. Kersey House
4.7
Exceptional(85)
Price: Moderate
• French • Summerville
Booked 15 times today
Kersey House invites you to experience a slice of Parisian charm in Summerville. This beautifully restored historic home offers a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a casual lunch or an elegant dinner. Chef Nico Romo, South Carolina's only French Master Chef, presents a menu that highlights classic French cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. From delectable escargots to perfectly seared duck breast, each dish reflects Chef Romo's dedication to simple, elegant dining. Kersey House also features a stunning event space, ideal for weddings, private parties, and corporate gatherings. The manicured garden and flexible setup options create an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or hosting a memorable gathering, Kersey House promises an exceptional culinary journey. Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated.
A photo of Laura restaurant
2. Laura
4.8
Exceptional(56)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Summerville
Booked 36 times today
Laura is a rustic Italian eatery in Summerville, South Carolina, where you can savor authentic Italian cuisine inspired by Chef Nico Romo's grandmother's family recipes. Our menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. As you enter, you'll find a warm atmosphere with an open kitchen featuring a custom wood-burning pizza oven, where skilled chefs craft culinary delights. Enjoy a variety of dishes, from daily-made pasta with vibrant sauces to mouthwatering pizzas cooked to perfection.At Laura, quality is paramount. We use only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally when possible, to ensure an authentic and flavorful experience. Whether you're in the mood for comforting pasta, crispy wood-fired pizza, or a decadent dessert, we have something for everyone.Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated. Kiddos count, as well!
A photo of Tupelo Honey - Columbia restaurant
3. Tupelo Honey - Columbia
4.6
Exceptional(218)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Columbia
Booked 77 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.If you do not see your desired party size or time available please see our website for additional reservation availability. https://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/frisco/reservations/
A photo of California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating restaurant
4. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating
4.3
Awesome(2736)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 52 times today
Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.
A photo of Oscar's of Summerville restaurant
5. Oscar's of Summerville
4.6
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• American • Summerville
Booked 25 times today
Oscar's of Summerville is an upscale casual restaurant that specializes in serving traditional American favorites and other creative cuisine. Oscar's of Summerville offers a full-service bar, seating in the main dining room or lounge as well as a porch or private banquet room. The menu features small plates of steamed PEI mussels, smoked gouda grit cakes, lump crab cakes, jumbo shrimp cocktail, cheesy mushrooms and coconut fried shrimp. Other offerings at Oscar's of Summerville include soups, sides and grilled entrées. Items off the grill are served with choice of side, sauce and salad. Additional entrées include grilled chicken breast, chicken carbonara and shrimp and grits.
A photo of Saluda's restaurant
6. Saluda's
4.8
Exceptional(4162)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 27 times today
Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.
A photo of Red Lobster - Sumter restaurant
7. Red Lobster - Sumter
4.0
Excellent(4)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Sumter
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
A photo of Blue Fin - Columbia restaurant
8. Blue Fin - Columbia
4.2
Awesome(689)
Price: Moderate
• Low Country • Columbia
Booked 6 times today
Blue Fin brings the taste of Charleston to Columbia with a Metropolitan flair. With an upscale casual atmosphere, Blue Fin can accommodate any occasion from the everyday to special nights out.
A photo of Mill Pond Steakhouse restaurant
9. Mill Pond Steakhouse
4.9
Exceptional(1744)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Rembert
Booked 15 times today
Window seating is first come, first serve depending on how early you make your reservation. Parties larger than 5 are unable to be seated next to the window. We do our best to accommodate all requests but aren't always able to seat everyone that requests a window seat by the window.Mill Pond Steakhouse is the only up-scaled steakhouse in the midlands. We have a well developed staff that is committed to your dining needs. It starts from the time you pick up the phone to make a reservation to when you are welcomed at the front door and lasts forever. When you arrive to the Mill Pond Steakhouse in Boykin, SC you take a step back in time. Mill Pond Steakhouse offers rustic elegance with southern hospitality and a one of a kind dining experience.Parties of 6 or more are required to call the restaurant at 803-425-8825 and ask to speak to management. If you can't make your reservation on time, please call to let us know or else your table may be given to someone else. Thank you!
A photo of Prohibition - Columbia restaurant
10. Prohibition - Columbia
4.4
Awesome(183)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbia
Booked 21 times today
Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo