Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in South Carolina

OpenTable

Updated June 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!

Pomodori - Hilton Head

4.9

4.9 (2097)

$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 3:30 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

Richard

Dined 7 days ago

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for quality and quaint Italian. The service is impeccable and the food is consistently A+.

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Popular dish

CANNOLI

Popular dish

Tagliatelle con Bolognese

Popular dish

Arancini

Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (432)

$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

HowardVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Great restaurant, we always enjoy. Tasty menu and attentive service. Highly recommend

Coa Agaveria y Cocina

4.8

4.8 (9)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Columbia

About the restaurant

Escape to Coa Agaveria y Cocina, Columbia's upscale Mexican haven. Savor our family recipes, crafted with bold flavors from across Mexico. Indulge in small plates, exquisite tequila and mezcal cocktails, and specialty dishes that tantalize your taste buds. Our cozy ambiance creates the perfect setting for a delightful dining experience. Join us for a culinary journey that transports you to the heart of Mexico.

We accept limited reservations Monday – Saturday

Standard Tables: Parties of 2 to 12 guests
High Top Tables: Parties of 4 to 12 guests
Patio Tables: Parties of 2 to 12 guests

If not available smaller parties are served on a first-come, first served basis, and larger parties over 12 must call for a reservation.

Our private dining room can accommodate up to 24 guests. Please call 803-851-5965 or email privatedining@coaagaveria.com to reserve.

Top review

Carol

Dined 6 days ago

Best cocktails in town. Love their pisco sours. Delicious food, perfect service (cordial efficient waiter and used plates whisked away without fanfare). Energetic and interesting setting. Loved the tacos carnitas and pork belly. Divine strawberry tres leches cake. One of my favorite places in Columbia. My only complaints are the lack of coffee and the level of noise at peak times. Go early in the week for taco specials.

Fratello's Italian Tavern - Park Circle

4.6

4.6 (1045)

$30 and under

Italian

North Charleston

About the restaurant

Fratellos Italian Tavern is an American Italian restaurant located in Park Circle featuring Italian comfort cuisine with a menu driven by local seasonal ingredients and a homestyle feel. The word Fratello in Italian refers to fraternity or brother. It is this bond that our proprietor Richard Tuorto and Chef Kevin Bruntz had in mind when they shared favorite family recipes to create a unique dining experience.

Top review

Paige

Dined 5 days ago

I had a great meal with excellent company. I enjoyed the eggplant parmigiana and our server was fun and knowledgeable

Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms

4.6

4.6 (2082)

$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

DonnaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It’s always a great dining experience at Long Island Cafe!

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Quigley's Pint & Plate

4.6

4.6 (47)

$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

ThomasVIP

Dined 2 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

Little Italy - Myrtle Beach

4.6

4.6 (136)

$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

Mimi

Dined 1 day ago

The food was very good and I would say this is a hidden gem in Myrtle Beach. My only negative is that the size of the pasta dish my husband ordered for his entree was surprisingly small.

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4.6

4.6 (605)

$30 and under

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

The Rick Erwin Dining Group's cozy neighborhood restaurant and bar. Located in Greenville's historic Alta Vista neighborhood, "The Vista" offers a range of American Cuisine, from rotisserie chicken and fall off the bone ribs, to classic shrimp and grits, and a variety of fantastic menu items. This venue aims to be every local's favorite place to eat, drink, and relax with neighbors and friends.

Top review

Jesse

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

We loved the ambiance of this place! Food was amazing, the service was top notch and everything came out very fast! The also have a large wine selection and champagne on tap. Easily one of our new favorites!

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Popular dish

Moms Meatloaf

Popular dish

Crab Cakes for a Cause

Nick's Steak and Seafood

4.2

4.2 (83)

$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

Eric

Dined 4 days ago

First trip to Nick's and we will definitely return. Finding reliable spots with gluten free options can be a challenge, but my son was able to order options that he really enjoyed. I was in the mood for a burger and it was fantastic.

Cafe Vincenzo's

4.2

4.2 (105)

$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

LindaVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Great Thursday evening to go to Vincenzo’s and listen to the relaxing entertainment of Frank Fiorello singing from the American songbook.

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