With 11 months to go in 2018, we’ve compiled a bucket list of 11 restaurant suggestions for your dining enjoyment this year. From a rustic steakhouse to a country store that serves THE BEST hot dogs around, this list is sure to make your mouth water. Enjoy!
- Bacon Bros. Public House - Greenville
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Facebook/Bacon Bros. Public House This one-of-a-kind eatery takes the art of bacon to a whole new level. From delectable burgers adorned with bacon to their famous bacon jelly, Bacon Bros. is everything yummy in this world. Find out more in this article.
- Pumpkintown Mountain - Pickens
Flickr/Bill Herndon Folks who have been here will tell you that stopping at Pumpkintown is more about the experience than it is the food. Their hearty sandwich menu and wide variety of ice cream only add to the fun. Find out more in this article.
- Millpond Steakhouse - Rembert
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Facebook/Millpond Steakhouse You won’t expect to find such a wonderful restaurant seemingly out in the middle of nowhere, but Millpond won’t disappoint! Find out more in this article.
- The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene - Mount Pleasant
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TripAdvisor/Ed M Some were surprised when, in 2016, Condé Nast Traveler named this hidden spot one of the best 207 greatest restaurants around the globe. We’re not. Find out more in this article.
- Brasstown Creek Gathering Bbq Place - Westminster
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TripAdvisor/furg52 This little secret is so remote you’ve probably never heard of the place, but trust us… it’s worth the effort to get here. You’ll know exactly what we mean once you sink your teeth into this mouthwatering BBQ. Find out more in this article.
- Mountain Rest Cafe - Mountain Rest
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Facebook/Mountain Rest Cafe & MRC Scoops Ice Cream After a day of chasing waterfalls in Oconee County, there’s no better place or way to refuel than with some of the famous fried chicken found at this mountain eatery. Find out more in this article.
- Pat’s Cash and Carry - Salem
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Flickr/Joe Telling Pats Cash and Carry proves you don’t have to be pretty to be popular. Their hot dogs and subs are the best around… so much so, you may want to bring a cooler so you can take extra home to satisfy your craving for the next one. Find out more in this article.
- The Whistle Stop at the American Cafe - Travelers Rest
Whistle Stop at the American Cafe
Facebook/The Whistle Stop at the American Cafe The food here is every bite as iconic as the historic location where it’s served. The building was once a whistle stop for the famous Swamp Rabbit Railroad. Find out more in this article.
- Zesto of West Columbia
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TripAdvisor/LillyE_13 An iconic landmark in West Columbia, this eatery has been the heart of many happy family meals for generations. Find out more in this article.
- California Dreaming - Charleston
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Facebook/California Dreaming Charleston Come for the views… stay for the food. Generations of locals and visitors have been returning to the fortress on the harbor for more of the same delectable dishes for decades. It’s time to try them out, or to return if it has been a while since your last visit. Find out more in this article.
- Skull Creek Boathouse - Hilton Head
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Facebook/Skull Creek Boathouse Dishing up all sorts of magical seafood creations, this restaurant in Hilton Head delivers big tastes and big views. Find out more in this article.
There you have it; 11 fantastic places to whet your appetite in the coming year. Will you try them all?
Facebook/Bacon Bros. Public House
This one-of-a-kind eatery takes the art of bacon to a whole new level. From delectable burgers adorned with bacon to their famous bacon jelly, Bacon Bros. is everything yummy in this world. Find out more in this article.
Flickr/Bill Herndon
Folks who have been here will tell you that stopping at Pumpkintown is more about the experience than it is the food. Their hearty sandwich menu and wide variety of ice cream only add to the fun. Find out more in this article.
Google Maps [streetview]
Facebook/Millpond Steakhouse
You won’t expect to find such a wonderful restaurant seemingly out in the middle of nowhere, but Millpond won’t disappoint! Find out more in this article.
TripAdvisor/Tommy
TripAdvisor/Ed M
Some were surprised when, in 2016, Condé Nast Traveler named this hidden spot one of the best 207 greatest restaurants around the globe. We’re not. Find out more in this article.
Facebook/Brasstown Creek Gathering Bbq Place
TripAdvisor/furg52
This little secret is so remote you’ve probably never heard of the place, but trust us… it’s worth the effort to get here. You’ll know exactly what we mean once you sink your teeth into this mouthwatering BBQ. Find out more in this article.
Facebook/Mountain Rest Cafe & MRC Scoops Ice Cream
After a day of chasing waterfalls in Oconee County, there’s no better place or way to refuel than with some of the famous fried chicken found at this mountain eatery. Find out more in this article.
Facebook/Pats Cash and Carry
Flickr/Joe Telling
Pats Cash and Carry proves you don’t have to be pretty to be popular. Their hot dogs and subs are the best around… so much so, you may want to bring a cooler so you can take extra home to satisfy your craving for the next one. Find out more in this article.
Whistle Stop at the American Cafe
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The food here is every bite as iconic as the historic location where it’s served. The building was once a whistle stop for the famous Swamp Rabbit Railroad. Find out more in this article.
Facebook/Zesto of West Columbia
TripAdvisor/LillyE_13
An iconic landmark in West Columbia, this eatery has been the heart of many happy family meals for generations. Find out more in this article.
Facebook/California Dreaming Charleston
Come for the views… stay for the food. Generations of locals and visitors have been returning to the fortress on the harbor for more of the same delectable dishes for decades. It’s time to try them out, or to return if it has been a while since your last visit. Find out more in this article.
Facebook/Skull Creek Boathouse
Dishing up all sorts of magical seafood creations, this restaurant in Hilton Head delivers big tastes and big views. Find out more in this article.
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