Diners' Choice: American restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in South Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Rustica

4.9

4.9 (60)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Dawn

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Amazing food and service. I tried something new…. Rigatoni with Gorgonzola sauce it is now one of my favorites

Bistro 217

4.9

4.9 (1133)

$31 to $50

American

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Bistro 217 offers an eclectic menu that features seafood, steak, pasta and other delicious dishes. Owners Anne Hardee and Adam Kirby who was elected Chef Ambassador of South Carolina have created a culinary haven. Guests can gather indoors or in the newly renovated courtyard where you may enjoy libations and savory cuisine. You can begin your dining experience at Bistro 217 with an appetizer of Asian ribs or petite crab cakes with a lemon aioli. A main course of Herb-encrusted Grouper with a caper brown butter or Grilled Filet Mignon with seared shrimp will please the palate. The lunch menu offers sandwiches and burgers, as well as tasty fish tacos. Don't forget the incredible array of in-house made desserts and icecreams, you won't want to skip! Bistro 217 has reviews in publications like Southern Living and Grand Strand Magazine.

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Dined 2 days ago

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Tomato Crab & Jalapeño Soup

Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining

4.8

4.8 (955)

$31 to $50

American

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Frank's Restaurant in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is an Italian-influenced American steakhouse and seafood joint that serves a range of traditional dishes for dinner. Frank's Restaurant has been featured in national press such as Bon Appétit and Southern Living and its kitchen strives to provide tasty dishes made with only the freshest, local and seasonally available ingredients. The atmosphere is elegant and refined and the full bar and extensive wine list complement the meals at Frank's Restaurant.

Start with an appetizer like fried oysters, Caribbean sautéed conch or a low country egg roll. Larger dishes include seafood like pan-seared New Bedford scallops and sautéed veal scallopini.

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Junior

Dined 1 day ago

My wife and I went for our 25th anniversary celebration and as always it was fantastic! I ordered the trigger fish special and my bride got the small plate medallion steak. Both were absolutely delicious. We have been to Franks quite a few times and it is always good.Service was excellent. Sorry I can’t remember his name.

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4.8

4.8 (3303)

$31 to $50

American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Under New Ownership since November of 2019, Aspen Grille under the guidance of Roland Sciotto, (of Bistro 90), is quickly becoming THEE dining experience in the Myrtle Beach area. Continental cuisine meets U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks and Fresh Seafood. Our menu changes seasonally and offers simple, but flavorful dishes with ingredients sourced from the best local suppliers. Pair any dish with a bottle of wine from our 3 year, Wine Spectator Award Winning list to compliment an exceptional meal.

Our comfortable dining room features warm woods and original art, making it a relaxing respite from the hustle bustle of the world outside. Our attentive and experienced staff provides the perfect ambiance for a casual dinner, special event or business occasion. Our full bar boasts a wide selection of Scotch, Bourbon and Rye whiskeys as well as the finest Craft Cocktails.

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Donvip

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

The short rib dish was great. We liked the different salts served with the unsalted butter to butter our bread. The only disappointment was the blueberry bread pudding. In the past, any bread pudding we ordered was served warm.

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4.9

4.9 (1184)

$30 and under

American

Florence

About the restaurant

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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Terri

Dined 2 days ago

Great table! Great food! Awesome waiter!!! Our birthday dinner was extra special :)

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Frank's Outback - Outside Dining

4.8

4.8 (1095)

$31 to $50

American

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Frank’s Outback has 45 seats inside the building and interestingly, the patrons get to walk through the open kitchen to enter the dining room. Once inside, you sense a warm welcoming atmosphere. The walls are painted in a cool blue with original artwork on the walls. White tablecloths, candle light, hand polished silverware and glassware grace the tables. There are also 100 seats outside, set in a garden setting under a canopy of trees. The outdoor seats are covered and not affected by weather. In the Fall and Winter guests are warmed by infrared heaters and the large outdoor fireplace.

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Danavip

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Never disappoints! We always look forward to a wonderful dining experience and relaxing atmosphere at this phenomenal establishment. Thank you for always ensuring such a special evening.

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Blue Crab Ravioli

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Whole 14 Layer Caramel Cake

Restaurant 17

4.8

4.8 (1553)

$31 to $50

American

Travelers Rest

About the restaurant

Where old-world hospitality meets familiar European views, the cuisine reveals an elevated twist on classic Italian and Mediterranean favorites. Chef Haydn Shaak marries classical training with his dedication to local farms and ingredients to craft a truly unique menu inspired by the seasonality of the Upstate.

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Ericvip

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful restaurant, we have never been disappointed.

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Caesar Salad

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Cheese + Charcuterie Plate

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Domestique Tiramisu

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.9

4.9 (82)

$31 to $50

American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

*** Monday, October 7th, Octagon will be doing a last seating at 7:00pm in anticipation of a private event taking place in the dining room. Octagon will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 8th. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon.

Octagon welcomes guests to a lively gathering place where tales are told, laughter lingers in the air, and nothing is taken too seriously. Cocktails, food and life are shared in this social hub. A namesake to the “Octagon House,” one of the first plantation homes that stood on the Bluff in years prior to the Wilson era, Octagon features sharable bites, classic cocktails with a creative twist, locally crafted beers and our Signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch.

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Sharon

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious grilled fish sandwich with a wonderful and very fresh side salad. Well prepared and very tasty!

Rick Erwin's Clemson

4.8

4.8 (328)

$31 to $50

American

Clemson / Central

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rick Erwin’s Clemson, where the finest cuisine and hospitality meet to create a truly exceptional dining experience. Located in Patrick Square, our restaurant is a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
Our menu is a celebration of the best that the region has to offer, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and classic southern flavors. From perfectly seared steaks and fresh seafood to delicious salads and decadent desserts, every dish is crafted with care by our talented culinary team. Our knowledgeable servers are always on hand to guide you through the menu and help you select the perfect wine pairing to complement your meal.
At Rick Erwin’s Clemson, we believe that every meal should be a memorable experience, and we strive to create a dining experience that exceeds your expectations every time. Whether you’re a longtime fan of our restaurant or you’re visiting for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you to Rick Erwin’s Clemson.

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Scott

Dined 3 days ago

We went to Rick Erwin’s for our anniversary. First, let’s talk about the good: -great service, the wait staff were all extremely pleasant and professional. -the food was phenomenal. We both had the 3 course special and both of our steaks were excellent. -extras, I added that this was our anniversary on the reservation, and the staff signed and beautiful card for us and served us a couple of glasses of champagne. The not as good: -the website specifically goes into detail about the dress code being business casual, so we made sure we dressed accordingly. Only not find a table of gentlemen dressed in t-shirts and jeans. I know it’s petty, but if you are going to stress your dress code, then enforce your dress code. Beyond this one hiccup, it was a wonderful experience.

River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.8

4.8 (355)

$50 and over

American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them.
River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle.
River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge.

In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.

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Dawnavip

Dined 5 days ago

Another wonderful dinner at the River House! Exceptional food and service.

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