13 Unique South Carolina Restaurants That Will Give You A Truly Unforgettable Dining Experience
There are times when we get caught up in the rat race and pick any restaurant that is serving hot food or you pick up the phone and dial the one reliable delivery place in the area because you don’t know what you really want because the one thing you want you don’t know how to find. You want something different, something unique, something that will not only appease your visual senses but also your tastes.
Don’t turn into that restaurant you are thinking about just yet and put down that phone, here are 13 unique restaurants in South Carolina that will not only appease that ‘different experience’ you are looking for, but also appease those tastebuds!
Sitting on top of the Capstone Building (900 Barnwell Ave., Columbia, SC), this building gives you a full 360-degree view of the metropolitan area. It definitely is a restaurant to put on your list of places to go.
Located in historic downtown Florence (154 S. Dargan St.) is The Library. The moment you touch the ornate door handle you will be transported into a different world...a different time. The inside is beautifully decorated, but beyond that the food; the food and atmosphere are amazing. They serve handcrafted cocktails which means fresh juices, spices, handmade mixers. The Library has a tapas type menu so it creates that share and share-alike, close family and friend experience.
This restaurant is sure to give you that 'wow' factor. On one side is Myrtle Beach and the other side shows you Murrell's Inlet. The upper deck is the perfect place to see the sunset over the beach. The seafood couldn't get any fresher or the people any friendlier.
Located in the same building for over 70 years, this restaurant has been named many things, but has always been Italian. It is dubbed "the oldest continuously running restaurant in South Carolina'. The building itself has been declared a historic landmark. The family has preserved as much of the original building as possible so you get that 'old world' feeling when you walk in as well as generous portions of authentic Italian food.
What could be better than a large juicy well-cooked steak? One that is cooked while you sit in the beautiful setting of a century-old stone building tucked out of the way of the flow of the city.
Located in historic downtown Florence, SC, is The Clay Pot. If you are looking for intimate settings, organic fare, homemade desserts, then this place is the place to be! They also schedule events such as singers, storytellers, poetry night, musicians...Definitely a night out.
Located in downtown Myrtle Beach, SC, where for years it was a crapshoot as to what you were going to see. This place however, is innovation central. They serve up liquid cocktails and desserts meaning that flavors you dream of can be ready in a minute. And, not only is the food amazing, but the place is full of local art!
Serving up fresh local food in a Victorian home that has its own ghost. Wait. What? Yes, exactly. Not only do you get fresh local food here and you get to experience it inside a beautiful old Victorian home, but you may just well see a ghost. Her name, by the way, is Zoe.
Time to pull out that tie guys! This restaurant is all about the ambiance. It not only gives you beautifully crafted plates, but it serves up intimacy and romance. A must-do for that date night!
Looking for unique? I got it for you! This one is below the city. Yes, that's right. You go underground for this dining experience. Not only it is a 'different' kind of place, but it is affordable too. Therefore, ladies and gents, you don't have to break the bank to eat here.
Located in an old furniture warehouse, this restaurant is serving only seasonal and local food so the menu changes frequently. This restaurant also houses its own canning program and is serving up craft beers on tap.
Want something different? Something the whole family will enjoy? Try this restaurant. You have dinner and a show with pirates and mermaids with all in between. The food is served 'pirate' style and etiquette is not necessarily something you will be looking for. Get ready for laughs and a good time especially for the children.
There you have it, 13 unique dining experiences from ‘tie and coat’ to ‘just show up’. Hmmm, I think I’m going to have to go. Writing about this has made me quite hungry and a few of these are really close to my home.
Gwen is an author, artist, illustrator, graphic designer, mother, wife, and part-time super hero. She loves to tackle her dreams head on and takes life by storm. Coffee is her best friend and a good book cannot be beat! When does she have the time, you ask? Well...do you really need that much sleep?
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