Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in South Carolina

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine 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!

The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

4.9 (1755)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio Seating

Private Dining Room Available for up to 35 People

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Top review

Martin

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, great restaurant vibe & atmosphere as well as excellent service.

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Popular dish

Halibut Fillet

Popular dish

Shrimp & Vidalia Onion Bisque

Pomegranate on Main

4.8

4.8 (3065)

$30 and under

Persian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Just a few steps from Falls Park, Pomegranate on Main serves authentic Persian cuisine with exceptionally flavorful beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp, salmon and veggie kabobs and basmati rice entrees, stews and starters. The entrees are gluten-free and naturally healthy. Owner and entrepreneur Ali Saifi learned Southern hospitality in his native Iran long before settling in Greenville, S.C., and opened the restaurant as a gift to the community that celebrates the Upstate’s melting pot of cultures. Enjoy a bistro-style atmosphere in our main dining room or open-air patio with water wall.

Top review

MartinN

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

This is our favorite must visit each time we come to Greenville!

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MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (254)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anderson

About the restaurant

Our menu features a selection of high quality sushi, appetizers, small plates and entrees with a Filipino flare.

Owner and Executive Chef R.J. Apozaga has spent the last 20 years perfecting his skills behind the sushi bar.
R.J. and wife Dana opened MaKi (named after their children while also meaning sushi roll in Japanese) in May of 2018.

With two floors of dining space, MaKi is perfect for large groups or a romantic evening at one of our desirable two top tables overlooking Main Street.

Join us to see why we have consistently been voted Best Sushi, along with Best Asian and Best Seafood in Anderson. MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro makes dining a special experience.

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Brittany

Dined 4 days ago

This place is absolutely amazing and always our go-to spot! Amazing food and great service every time. Highly recommend! ✨

Green Lettuce

4.8

4.8 (96)

$31 to $50

Persian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Green Lettuce serves from-scratch Persian-inspired salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, desserts and meat and vegetable kebobs. Salad dressings and sauces are all made in house, and herbs, vegetables and fruits are locally sourced. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe, comfortable seating and a full bar with handmade cocktails, beer and wine

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RichardVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and service in a quiet atmosphere. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Relish Thai Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (135)

$30 and under

Asian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

#Relish: Where Thai Cuisine Meets Asian Flair

Relish Cafe is a culinary oasis on Hilton Head Island, offering a unique fusion of Thai and Asian flavors. Step inside and be greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere, where the aroma of fresh ingredients and the sounds of lively conversation create a delightful ambiance.

Our menu is a testament to our chef's passion for culinary exploration. We take classic Thai dishes and infuse them with the vibrant flavors of Asia, creating a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. From our signature Dumpling to Pao Buns, every bite is an adventure.

Relish Cafe has something for everyone. Start your day with our Curry or Ramen Noodles for a taste of the Thailand's culinary heritage or our Asian Fusion.

At Relish, we believe that dining is an experience, not just a meal. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that your visit is as enjoyable as the food itself. So come and savor the unique flavors of Relish

Top review

Jinny

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Good food and great service. Would definitely recommend for Thai food

Sorghum & Salt

4.7

4.7 (397)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Vegetable & seafood driven small plates with a seasonal, always-revolving menu served in a trendy, industrial setting combining upscale fare with a laid back experience. Our tasting menu is available in the entire restaurant 6 days a week. Selected for OpenTables "Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Charleston" in 2024!

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AlbertoVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

One of our best meals in Charlotte. The flavors were all delicious and had a great variety of Vegetarian and Vegan options.

Quigley's Pint & Plate

4.6

4.6 (49)

$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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ThomasVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The bone in ribeye special was Great! Was seated at the paito and was very pleasant.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Ma'am Saab

4.6

4.6 (336)

$30 and under

Pakistani

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Ma’am Saab is a bold, modern Pakistani restaurant redefining the dining scene in Charleston’s historic district. Inspired by the vibrant energy of today’s Pakistan, our kitchen blends age-old recipes with contemporary flair, offering an experience that feels both rooted and refreshingly unexpected.

Step into Ma’am Saab and you’ll find yourself on a flavor journey from the bustling streets of Karachi to the greenlands of Lahore, reimagined through a modern lens. Our menu pays homage to tradition while pushing boundaries, featuring craveable dishes like our signature Butter Chicken, with its rich and velvety golden curry; the off-menu Lamb Biryani, a slow-braised, deeply spiced classic (available in limited quantities nightly); the bold and fiery Chicken Karahi; and Taj-e-Sabzi, a crown jewel of seasonal vegetables elevated with spice and soul.

Come for the food. Stay for the storytelling. This is Pakistani cuisine—modern, magnetic, and unapologetically flavorful.

Top review

Jesse

Dined 5 days ago

Was such an awesome experience! The food was amazing. My 70s father doesn’t like what he calls “ethnic food” and the best review for Maam Saab is that he absolutely loved everything and wants to go back!

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Experience

Ma'am Saab Tasting Menu Experience

Lava Korean Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (63)

$31 to $50

Korean

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Lava Korean Steakhouse is a festive place for all to enjoy. Each of our restaurant tables has its own grill to prepare delicious steaks including dry aged steaks and A5 Wagyu or even chicken, pork belly and shrimp. Diners can also select from several selection which are prepared by our chefs in the kitchen if grilling at the table does not suit your taste. We also offer a sushi menu featuring the renowned sushi of Chef Heryadi. You can enjoy a refreshing cocktail from our bar or select a special wine from the "Captain's List" to perfectly compliment your meal. Lava offers indoor and outdoor seating and is open for lunch and dinner daily.

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VickiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Tacos were very good! So happy they have a lunch menu!

Santa Fe Cafe

4.5

4.5 (1362)

$31 to $50

Southwest

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

We bring the very best of Southwestern culture and cuisine home to the Lowcountry. Our menu has been an Islanders" preferred dining spot for over + 20 years and with dishes like our famous grouper, to our bone-in cowboy cut black angus ribeye, our outrageous chimichanga to even lobster fajitas, we're sure to have a new favorite waiting for you. From the sounds of the live Ranchero guitar player to the smells rising from our mesquite grill, Santa Fe Café is a much welcomed reprieve for the senses. Even when you're outside underneath the stars on our Rooftop Cantina, we've got you covered.

Top review

Lee

Dined 7 days ago

Great service and food. The decor is so lovely and the upstairs bar is a great spot.

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