Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in South Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar

5.0

5 (2438)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar is the finest restaurant on the Grand Strand, featuring Contemporary American cuisine rooted in classic French cooking technique. We aspire to be among the best restaurants in the country, using locally sourced ingredients and displaying five-star service to all our guests. We are proud of our many awards, #1 Restaurant in the Country in 2014 by OpenTable and Best of Award of Excellence 2012-2024 by Wine Spectator, just to name a few.

As owners, Kenneth Norcutt and Tracy Smith are involved in every aspect of the restaurant. Our travels, extensive background, and passion for food and wine enable us to share our experiences with you in our small community of North Myrtle Beach, SC. We are a small family dedicated to an intimate culinary adventure, a playground for lovers of wine and fine cuisine.
We invite you to Drink, Dine & Discover.

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JohnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We were pleasantly surprised! Food was delicious, lots of interesting choices. Service was excellent and ambiance was high end, classy restaurant

Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining

4.9

4.9 (1177)

$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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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

The batter on the fried oysters was light which was perfect. Generous portion sizes and good service.

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Grilled Trio of Lamb Chops

Alfred's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2356)

$31 to $50

European

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

For an unforgettable evening on Hilton Head Island, head to Alfred's Restaurant for German and European cuisine by chef Heath Prosser and his team. Care has been taken to bring a wide wine selection from around the world-France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, California, and of course Germany to pair with the menu. Nothing is overlooked to ensure the globally-inspired dishes at Alfred's Restaurant go beyond expectations. Along with many entrées from the land & sea, we also offer German selections, including sauerbraten, jaegerschnitzel, roasted duckling and the popular German mix platter. With indoor dining as well as our new covered and heated outdoor courtyard, you are sure to find the right seat in the house. Reservations highly recommended. Due to increased no show and last minute cancellation activity, you may be asked to provide a credit card when making your reservation. Charges will only be processed for no shows and last minute cancellations that cannot be re booked.

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AnneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wine dinner and pairings were delicious! Y’all did a great job!

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Halibut Provencale

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Potato Crusted Halibut

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Sautéed Shrimp

Casa Calamari

4.9

4.9 (28)

$30 and under

Italian

Surfside Beach

About the restaurant

An amazing Italian-American eatery, Casa Calamari is one of the best Italian spots in Surfside Beach, SC. Always ready to treat our guests, Casa Calamari is a must-try restaurant in the Horry County area.
We offer a number of gourmet pizzas, excellent calzones & strombolis, and the authentic flavor bomb that is our pasta. There are so many great Italian choices with us and they're all worth a try. You'll definitely want to come back and have a little bit of everything!
For the healthy eaters out there - a selection of top-notch salads and excellent seafood dishes that are light and filling is always available. We also serve tasty sandwiches and rich main courses for the hungriest! The dessert section is a mix of Italian and classic American favorites that soothe the soul.

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Debbie

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Great food and service. Was at campground for 2 weeks and went there 3 times! Could be a little quieter.

O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (245)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

At O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and bar, our culinary and mixology philosophy is simple. Why be like everyone else when you can be One of A Kind! Our restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for spending the evening with your favorite people. Our menu includes Prime steaks and fresh fish nightly as well as classic and creative cocktails.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was excellent! Great presentation of specials. Time the meal courses perfectly. She was also very pleasant. Sheryl was her name. The food did not disappoint especially the Chilean Sea Bass We will be back.

Perrone's Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (314)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

World Cuisine with a Mediterranean Focus - Complete Chophouse Menu with USDA Prime (In-House) Dry Aged Beef, Local Wagyu Beef, Complete with Compound Butters, Sauces, and Steakhouse Sides - Responsibly Sourced, Fresh Local Seafood - Craft Cocktail Bar - Extensive Award Winning Wine List - Upscale Dining in a Casual, Laid Back Atmosphere with Local Art Laden Walls, Low Lighting, and Relaxing Jazz Music (P.S. We are not an Italian Restaurant! )

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JimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Perrone’s never disappoints. They have so many delicious appetizers that we often just order a few of them!

Mill Pond Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1722)

$31 to $50

Steak

Rembert

About the restaurant

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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DEVESH

Dined 1 day ago

Our first time and totally worth it. The team was super nice. Ashley and her team took care of our meals and drinks. Phenomenal work by them. All our questions were answered very well and we were informed about the specials too along with the price. It was a birthday celebration so they even got us a cute candle on top of our desserts. The food was really delicious and we felt everything was worth the price, time, and drive.

Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (422)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

It was Chef Munjid and his wife Tammy’s dream to one day be able to open their own Mediterranean restaurant and share his cuisine with the world. That dream is now a reality with Olive and Fig Mediterranean Kitchen. Together they take great pride in making each plate transport you to the Greek Isles or the banks of the Mediterranean Sea where some of the finest cuisine is served. We are excited to bring you some flavors from the Mediterranean and we hope you enjoy!

As we are in our peak season we are requesting that you have patience as our cuisine is made to order. You will find no precooked items and we do not use microwaves or steam tables to heat or store food. In addition, no frozen items except those that should be such as French fries or ice cream desserts.

We take pride in our quality and request if have any concerns or not satisfied please ask to speak with Tammy the owner.

Thank you for choosing us as part of your dining experience. We look forward to serving you!

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MariaVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Amazing Amazing!!! Had a guest from Out of town and took her there for dinner and our meal and service was above and beyond. The staff there are very professional and personable. They take the time to stop by your table to make sure that everything was what you expected. Highly recommend going there. Maria C

Maison

4.9

4.9 (1797)

$31 to $50

French

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Maison is a French Bistro located in downtown Charleston, SC. Our concept is food forward with bright, balanced beverages to compliment. Maison's cuisine is inspired by classic French fare recreated with a breath of modernity and local influence. Tradition meets au courant innovation. The space is intimate and paralleled with energy.

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GregVIP

Dined 1 day ago

After more than 20 years eating restaurants of all kinds throughout the Charleston area, we believe Maison is the best restaurant overall. We’ve eaten at Charleston Grill, Husk, Peninsula Grill, High Cotton, Amen Street, Grill 225, Magnolias, Fig, etc. We like Maison better. Polished, friendly service, extraordinary food, enjoyable atmosphere. We try to eat there several times a month.

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Experience

Happy Hour at Maison

Pomodori - Hilton Head

4.9

4.9 (2025)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Due to the intimacy of our Restaurant and to guarantee your dining experience reservations are almost always required all year long.

Please be mindful when booking reservations. If you select "OUTDOOR SEATING" you WILL be dining on our screened in patio. If you select "STANDARD SEATING" you will be at a table inside in one of our dining rooms. Same day changes may not be possible. Requests for bar seating can only be made by calling the restaurant - not through reserving times on Open Table. For same day reservations please call the restaurant after 3:00 for the most up to date availability!

Our Food is Fresh, Our Wines are Old, Our Recipes are Timeless, Our Family is Yours.

Grazie,
Amanda

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Linc

Dined 3 days ago

Always a delicious meal and fantastic service at Pomo…..Stephanie was great….

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CANNOLI

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Tagliatelle con Bolognese

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Arancini

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