Best restaurants near me in Sumter, SC

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1. 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.

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2. Mill Pond Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(1725)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Rembert

Booked 18 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!

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3. Tupelo Honey - Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(184)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Columbia

Booked 138 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/

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4. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.4

Awesome(2706)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 106 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.

5. Saluda's

4.7

Exceptional(4137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 29 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.

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6. Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz)

4.6

Exceptional(1259)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 55 times today

Step into a world of culinary excellence at our amazing Brazilian Steakhouse! 🥩✨ Immerse yourself in Brazil's vibrant flavors and traditions as our skilled chefs serve up a feast for your senses.Savor the succulent cuts of perfectly grilled meats, from tender sirloin to juicy lamb chops, brought directly to your table on skewers. Each bite is a symphony of smoky, savory goodness, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection.But our Brazilian steakhouse is not just about the meats—it's a celebration of flavors and textures. Indulge in a colorful array of fresh salads, exotic side dishes, and traditional Brazilian specialties like feijoada and pão de queijo.

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7. Prohibition - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(178)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 24 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.

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8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.9

Exceptional(269)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to MOA, downtown Columbia's exclusive destination for authentic Korean BBQ dining. Our upscale establishment prides itself on delivering an unforgettable culinary experience, where the vibrant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine meet the highest quality ingredients, including our signature dry-aged beef. Sit back and relax as our dedicated service team expertly handles the grilling for your table, ensuring every bite is perfection. Join us for a memorable dining adventure at the only Korean BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia, where every moment is filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(2895)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 34 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

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10. Town Hall - Florence

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Florence

Booked 24 times today

Town Hall is a farm-driven, Southern-inspired restaurant located in Florence, S.C. The menu changes with the seasons, and features a selection of starters and entrees with both familiar and unexpected ingredients, some of which are from our nearby family farm. Locally and responsibly raised meat, pork and seafood options are prepared on our open wood-fire grille, and are served alongside family-style sides. Located in the historic Kress corner on West Evans and S. Dargan Street, Town Hall also offers an extensive list of American spirits, local beer, fine wines and well balanced cocktails.

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Jim
South Carolina •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a pleasure. Our favorite place to celebrate
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Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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Paul
South Carolina •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A truly exemplary experience! The food, service and ambiance was outstanding! A memorable meal.
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Mill Pond SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Rembert
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BRITTANYVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Faith is beyond the sweetest server we could ever ask for. We were celebrating my grandma’s successful breast cancer surgery. Faith surprised her with a card signed by the entire staff. It was beyond great. We traveled from Maryland and she embodied the soul of the south. Amazing food. Wonderful ambiance. Will return next time we are in town.
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Tupelo Honey - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Southern• Columbia
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jorge
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Awesome experience, tasty food, and really good staff.
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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AshleyVIP
South Carolina •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Visit this location! It is not often that I leave a restaurant with an overall feeling of "that was worth every dime!" Well, Mother's Day 2025, I did! Dasia was our waitress, and she left my family feeling catered to and me, as a Mom, appreciated. Dasia demonstrated service in the most outstanding way! She smiled, was polite, and showed patience with a party of five on a busy Sunday afternoon. It is rare to go to any restaurant on Mother's Day expecting anything less than a short-tempered wait staff and subpar food. We had the polar opposite experience traveling back from our weekend getaway. The manager even came out to check on tables in our seating area, even with a packed-out facility. If we are ever near Sumter, SC in the future, we will dine at Red Lobster again because of the management and waitresses like Dasia. P.S. I received a single-stem rose from Dasia during my meal. Impressive customer service, to say the least. She came to work prepared to offer her customers more than what money could pay for - personality and a positive attitude! She was the perfect example to my 12-year-old daughter, who will be working in the near future. "If you are good to people, the goodness will be returned to you!"
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1. Red Lobster - Sumter

2. Mill Pond Steakhouse

3. Tupelo Honey - Columbia

4. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

5. Saluda's

6. Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz)

7. Prohibition - Columbia

8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

10. Town Hall - Florence

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