Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in South Carolina

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

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!

Top review

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

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

Top review

Linc

Dined 3 days ago

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

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Popular dish

CANNOLI

Popular dish

Tagliatelle con Bolognese

Popular dish

Arancini

Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Charleston

4.8

4.8 (718)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse delivers an exquisite dining experience inspired by the rich Gaucho culture and culinary traditions of Southern Brazil. Galpão Gaucho’s rodizio experience offers an unparalleled dining experience, featuring 18 unlimited selections from the grill, including the new 24-karat Golden Steak™, paired with unlimited visits to an extensive 45-item gourmet salad bar.

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, an authentic Brazilian dining experience.

Top review

Sharniece

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing service! The staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, served hot and we enjoyed the variety.

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

4.8

4.8 (288)

$31 to $50

French

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Bistronomy by Nico invites you to experience a Parisian bistro in the heart of Charleston. Led by acclaimed French Master Chef Nico Romo, this charming restaurant offers a delightful mix of classic French dishes and innovative culinary creations.

The warm and inviting ambiance features a sleek, modern interior and a long marble bar, ideal for pre-dinner drinks. The menu tempts with dishes like escargot, goat cheese spring rolls, steak frites, and tuna crudo.

Chef Romo's dedication to French cuisine is evident in every dish, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and expert technique. The impressive wine list focuses on French varietals, and the cocktail menu includes craft cocktails, and mocktails.

Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated. Kiddos count, as well! Merci!

Top review

LaddVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Kristin made us some fabulous cocktails, and our friends from the UK thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We had goat cheese spring rolls, grouper, scallops, and burgers. Everything was prepared perfectly as usual! Thanks for yet another great experience!

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Experience

Mercy of the Chef

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!

Top review

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

Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms

4.6

4.6 (2044)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Isle of Palms

About the restaurant

Located in Isle of Palms, Long Island Café offers a menu full of American cuisine with a focus on fresh, local seafood. The restaurant has a full bar and offers dinner, lunch and Sunday Brunch.

Top review

Caroline

Dined 1 day ago

Always great food & service! She crab soup is the best!

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Popular dish

Coconut Cake

Little Italy - Myrtle Beach

4.6

4.6 (131)

$30 and under

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Little Italy, one of the best Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach, where a true classic Italian dining experience and southern hospitality meet. We firmly believe that nothing brings people together better than good food. And good food is what we do best.

Top review

Vicki

Dined 7 days ago

The food was fantastic and the server was excellent!!!

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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!

Top review

RichardVIP

Dined on Mar 30, 2025

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

Cafe Vincenzo's

4.4

4.4 (102)

$31 to $50

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Cafe Vincenzo's was created to fill the void of authentic Italian restaurants. Where people can eat, drink, and most importantly have fun! That's why we created something special and unique.

Top review

Linda

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Love Thursday evenings listening to Frank sing and enjoying the good food and cocktails. Excellent bartender and servers.

Nick's Steak and Seafood

4.3

4.3 (74)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

"The smells, the sights, the sounds...we come together over food and as family"
Josh, Katie and JJ welcome you to Nick's Steak and Seafood. For the past 20 years we have been happy to bring high quality dining in a relaxed casual atmosphere to Hilton Head Island. With “Something for Everyone” the entire family will be able to find that one dish that they can’t live without. From hand cut Steaks, delicious local Seafood, tempting Pasta dishes, specialty Sandwiches and an extensive Kids Menu; everyone EATS happy.

Top review

DebVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food was extremely good. We had lobster bisque, shrimp and crab dip, and blackened shrimp/scallops/flounder. I would definitely return.

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