The Willcox Restaurant

Name: The Willcox Restaurant
Address: 100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC, United States, 29801
Telephone: (803) 679-5050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (881)

$31 to $50

American

100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801

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2 people

May 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Our kitchen enjoys an exceptional reputation built on the creative talents of our chefs. The menu is American, although our chef draws inspiration from his international travels. Whether you’re enjoying Southern breezes poolside, the cozy club setting of our lobby or relaxing in our dining room, rest assured that your meal is memorable and your service is prompt and cheerful.

The Willcox has received high honors for sustainability and is routinely recognized by Wine Spectator and our community for our food, cocktails and staff. Come break bread with us. The experience is unpretentious and remarkably delicious.

When booking your reservation please consider the bar booking is in our Lobby area, and that outdoor reservations are not guaranteed a table inside in the event of inclement weather.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:45 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 3:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(803) 679-5050
Website
http://www.thewillcox.com/restaurant-lobby-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Philip Friesen
Catering
Our award-winning chef will design a menu to impress the most well-traveled palates. Elevate your gathering with amazing meals, whether presented buffet-style or served individually. Choose from our array of menus designed to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design an unforgettable feast to highlight your event’s theme.
Private party facilities
The Willcox specializes in pairing the ultimate atmosphere with impeccable service, from exclusive board meetings and corporate retreats to private dinners and large celebrations. Our well-appointed rooms and onsite professional event planners can organize every element of an amazing experience for your guests. Whether it’s a gala banquet everyone talks about for months or the right snacks for mid-morning munchies, we’ll work with you to create the perfect event.

Location
100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Neighborhood
Aiken
Cross street
Chesterfield
Parking details
Minimal Parking out front of The Restaurant, We offer complementary Valet. Additional parking at the Library across the road.
Public transit
N/A
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Willcox Mead Dinner
$109.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 25, 2025 only
6:00 PM
An Evening of Culinary Harmony with Honey Wines from Around the World Join us for an elegant five-course dining experience that celebrates the art of pairing mead—one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages—with refined seasonal cuisine. Each course has been thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chef Philip Friesen to highlight the natural complexity of honey-based wines sourced from acclaimed meaderies across the globe. From the savory sweetness of a goat cheese amuse-bouche to the delicate finish of lavender panna cotta, each dish is elevated by its perfect mead companion. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to mead, this dinner promises a journey of discovery, flavor, and timeless hospitality at The Willcox. Amuse-Bouche ------ Goat Cheese Mousse on Honey-Thyme Crisp Topped with fig jam and micro basil. Mead Pairing: Lurgashall Vintage 2004 - United Kingdom First Course ------ Chilled Golden Beet Carpaccio With whipped ricotta, citrus zest, crushed pistachios, and wildflower honey vinaigrette. Mead Pairing: Redstone Meadery, Traditional – Colorado Second Course ------ Seared Diver Scallop Resting on sweet corn purée, with smoked paprika oil and pickled shallots. Mead Pairing: St. Ambrose Wild Ginger -Michigan Main Course ------ Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Served with roasted heirloom carrots, parsnip mash, and a rosemary-honey jus. Mead Pairing: Honey Sun Iqhilika – South Africa Dessert Course ------ Lavender-Honey Panna Cotta With candied lemon peel and almond shortbread crumble. Mead Pairing: Bee Town, Wild Flower – South Carolina

Popular dishes

Belgian Waffle$13.00
fresh fruit, whipped cream, maple syrup
Greek Yogurt Parfait$13.00
Greek yogurt, blueberry compote, strawberry coulis, vanilla almond granola, honey, fresh berries
Avocado Toast$18.00
smoked salmon, poached eggs, multigrain bread
Willcox Breakfast$20.00
two eggs any way, bacon, sausage, smashed potato, toast
Eggs Benedict$20.00
Canadian bacon, poached egg, hollandaise
Avocado B.L.T.E.$18.00
avocado, fried egg, Nueske bacon, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, candied jalapeno remoulade

Sides

Bacon$6.00
Fruit Cup$6.00
Grits$5.00
Toast$4.00
Fried Potato$5.00

Buona Coffee

Drip Coffee$3.00
Latte$4.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Espresso$3.50

Tea Forte Tea

Earl Grey$4.00
English Breakfast$4.00
Morrocan Mint$4.00

What 881 people are saying

The Willcox Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Willcox Restaurant in Aiken, SC, offers an elegant dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "beautiful setting and ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. The menu offers variety, though some suggest updates. Highlights include "terrific ambiance" and "gracious and elegant service," making it a "local gem."

881 Reviews

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Martha
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Love this place. A great vibe.
The Willcox RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you loved the Willcox and our great food and service! We are glad you liked the vibe, Martha. Jade Blackford Restaurant Manager
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Terri
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My mother/daughter lunch was so lovely. Our waitress was so nice and helpful and her service was perfect. Our steak salad was so tasty. Can’t wait for our next meeting for lunch because we will return the Willcox!!
The Willcox RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Terri, we are so pleased to hear that your Mother/Daughter lunch was so lovely. We are happy that your waitress was so helpful and nice. I will be sure to let the chef know how much you enjoyed the steak salad. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Jade Blackford Restaurant Manager
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Deborah VIP
Atlanta8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and mimosas. Excellent service. I love the new decor in the dining room. I love the original artwork for sale too!
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Denise VIP
Boise45 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy dining at the Wilcox. Especially for brunch. The food is delicious. Our waitress, Jana was delightful/attentive. The overall ambiance is outstanding. The Wilcox is my go-to place for fine dining.
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Kimberly VIP
Charleston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bruce was so attentive and offered good suggestions regarding the menu. As always, the atmosphere was great and so welcoming,
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Colleen
Tampa6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful and delicious as always. Tge service was perfect, and we all enjoyed our Mother's Day brunch. Just wish there was a no lox in the frittata option. For such a limited special menu, there was a lot of seafood options. No one at our table would eat seafood.
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Angeline VIP
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was so sweet and lovely! Very attentive to us.
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AMBeck
Western NC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was outstanding. We splurged and got the caviar service-what a treat! Food was amazing, service was great, and the ambiance was perfect. We will be back
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Rob
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch date at the Wilcox. Great food, excellency service, and terrific ambiance.
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Ryan
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pricey, but worth it as a nice special occasion type of place.
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FAQs

The Willcox Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 679-5050.

The Willcox Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 881 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Additional information

Cross street
Chesterfield
Neighborhood
Aiken
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:45 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 3:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Minimal Parking out front of The Restaurant, We offer complementary Valet. Additional parking at the Library across the road.
Public transit
N/A
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philip Friesen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewillcox.com/restaurant-lobby-bar/
Phone number
(803) 679-5050
Catering
Our award-winning chef will design a menu to impress the most well-traveled palates. Elevate your gathering with amazing meals, whether presented buffet-style or served individually. Choose from our array of menus designed to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design an unforgettable feast to highlight your event’s theme.
Private party facilities
The Willcox specializes in pairing the ultimate atmosphere with impeccable service, from exclusive board meetings and corporate retreats to private dinners and large celebrations. Our well-appointed rooms and onsite professional event planners can organize every element of an amazing experience for your guests. Whether it’s a gala banquet everyone talks about for months or the right snacks for mid-morning munchies, we’ll work with you to create the perfect event.

The Willcox Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

The Willcox Mead Dinner

Shrimp and Grits

Caramelized Brioche French Toast

CAB 16oz Ribeye

Breakfast

Belgian Waffle$13.00

Greek Yogurt Parfait$13.00

Avocado Toast$18.00

Willcox Breakfast$20.00

Eggs Benedict$20.00

Avocado B.L.T.E.$18.00

Sides

Bacon$6.00

Fruit Cup$6.00

Grits$5.00

Toast$4.00

Fried Potato$5.00

Buona Coffee

Drip Coffee$3.00

Latte$4.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Espresso$3.50

Tea Forte Tea

Earl Grey$4.00

English Breakfast$4.00

Morrocan Mint$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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