Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated May 05, 2025

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The Retreat at Ridgeway: Lake Wateree Dining

4.8

4.8 (150)

$30 and under

Southern

Colonel Creek Landing

About the restaurant

The Retreat located on Lake Wateree in Ridgeway, South Carolina is inspired by celebrating family and the community. This scratch kitchen showcases locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in their cozy lake front restaurant. Chef Blake Hartwick's approach and belief in representing local farmers drives the refined southern cuisine served at The Retreat. The southern charm extends through the whole restaurant as Heather's dedication to exceptional experience will provide you with a warm welcome in an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere paired with attentive service.

Top review

Belinda

Dined 6 days ago

Fresh fish cooked perfectly, regional food products and great service! An excellent experience, again!

Quigley's Pint & Plate

4.7

4.7 (41)

$30 and under

American

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Quigley's Pint & Plate, in Pawleys Island, crafts a modern interpretation of elevated pub grub in its relaxing restaurant with English pub-inspired décor and in-house handcrafted brews. The spicy pimento cheese blend and the fried green tomatoes topped with blackened shrimp, goat cheese, and Thai chili glaze are updated and delicious versions of classic Southern dishes. Some of Quigley's Pint & Plate's specialty entrées include the pub steak topped with gorgonzola cheese and red-eye gravy, the beer-battered cod fish tacos, the chicken and waffles with honey-pecan butter and sausage gravy, and the veggie-friendly and hand-made vegan burger. Quigley's Pint & Plate also hosts trivia nights and features daily happy hour specials with discounted drinks and appetizers, making it a great spot for a fun night out!

If you don't see the reservation you wanted call the restaurant to see if we have any openings!
Parties over 8 must call the restaurant to make a reservation!

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Not as good as usual. Think the chef/cook was having an off-day with overdone burgers and meat. Not usually the case. We will come back as it has historically been very good, but this trip was disappointing.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

4.5

4.5 (1637)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Columbia

About the restaurant

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is an unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 30 items, 6 Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Along with a full bar, we have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and our Brazilian Flavored Martini Menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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JamG

Dined 7 days ago

Requesting the temp of steaks were met, salad bar was fresh food and vegetables were clean

The King Claw - Charleston

4.5

4.5 (140)

$30 and under

Seafood

West Ashley

About the restaurant

"King Claw is inspired by the low country, viet-cajun style of boil-in-a-bag seafood that retains all the juicy flavor combinations of the sea. We then add our own unique blend of spices to seal the deal. You won’t find our flavor combination anywhere else. We prepare our seafood fresh to order and encourage our patrons to get their hands dirty with our signature seafood combinations. We firmly believe in bonding over great food and drinks with family and friends, and what better way than to dig right in with your hands? Come open up a bag, where the juiciness awaits you."

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Tracey

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

It was our first time eating here. We had the seafood boils. The shrimp and crab legs were nicely done not mushy which is what can happen when you get a boil. The potatoes were good and not an overwhelming number of them. The only item I didn’t care for was the corn. This was mushy. Our server Teresa was great, she made recommendations and was very friendly and attentive. We would definitely go back again.

The Hangout Myrtle Beach

4.5

4.5 (410)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

The Hangout is the place for great food and family fun. Come enjoy live entertainment, relax, let the kids play, and share good times! The restaurant features full-service dining, and a courtyard with a ton-of-fun; sand pile, foam pit, games, retail shopping, stages for live music and more.

Join us for our Pirates and Princess Breakfast from June 15th- August 18th!
Two seating times are available: 9am and 10am.

Lunch will be available at 11am every day.

Top review

Kayla

Dined 3 days ago

Such a fun experience with my family! it’s definitely kid friendly my 9 year old had a blast! Food was excellent as well as service!!

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Experience

Pirates and Princesses Breakfast

Hard Rock Cafe - Myrtle Beach

4.4

4.4 (1280)

$30 and under

American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Love Hard Rock! The salmon entree was delicious. Great waiter Michael!

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843 KOREAN BBQ & SUSHI HOUSE

4.4

4.4 (514)

$30 and under

Korean

North Charleston

About the restaurant

843 Korean BBQ and Sushi offers a delectable menu featuring traditional Korean BBQ dishes like Bulgogi and Kimchi, as well as a wide variety of sushi options. Enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of Soju and end the night with some fun karaoke!

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Hideki

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Great Korean BBQ and other Korean cuisines! We enjoyed a lot especially Galbi BBQ!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Columbiana Station

4.4

4.4 (244)

$30 and under

American

Columbia

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Robbie

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

First time trying BJ’s Restaurant it was very good. Everything was clean. Food presentation was on point even to the side salad the prep staff proved they care about their job. Steak was prepared perfectly even with a mixed choice menu. Thanks for a great time!

Bahama Breeze - Charleston

4.4

4.4 (285)

$30 and under

Caribbean

North Charleston

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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RichardVIP

Dined on Mar 30, 2025

The food at Bahama Breeze is phenomenal and I highly recommend Dakotah as a server. He was fantastic.

Clearwater Oyster Bar & Grill

3.9

3.9 (85)

$30 and under

Seafood

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

At Clearwater Oyster Bar & Grill we believe that exceptional seafood should be savored amidst extraordinary surroundings. Come join us for a culinary journey where the flavors of the sea are complemented by the best views in town. It's not just a meal; it's a feast for the senses. Whether you're a seafood connoisseur or a casual diner seeking an exceptional meal, we invite you to savor the ocean's bounty in every bite. Let's embark on a journey of taste with our carefully curated selection of oysters sourced from pristine waters, in a maritime-inspired ambiance that seamlessly blends coastal elegance with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

From the front of the building you would never know what a gem this place is. Great food and service. Sitting outside by the water with the upbeat atmosphere from karaoke at the bar was so much fun.

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Experience

Happy hour

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