Restaurants near The South Carolina Cotton Museum

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mill Pond Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1662)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Rembert

Booked 19 times today

Window seating is first come, first serve depending on how early you make your reservation. Parties larger than 5 are unable to be seated next to the window. We do our best to accommodate all requests but aren't always able to seat everyone that requests a window seat by the window.Mill Pond Steakhouse is the only up-scaled steakhouse in the midlands. We have a well developed staff that is committed to your dining needs. It starts from the time you pick up the phone to make a reservation to when you are welcomed at the front door and lasts forever. When you arrive to the Mill Pond Steakhouse in Boykin, SC you take a step back in time. Mill Pond Steakhouse offers rustic elegance with southern hospitality and a one of a kind dining experience.Parties of 6 or more are required to call the restaurant at 803-425-8825 and ask to speak to management. If you can't make your reservation on time, please call to let us know or else your table may be given to someone else. Thank you!

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2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.5

Awesome(2537)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 78 times today

Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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3. Town Hall - Florence

4.7

Exceptional(1221)

Price: Moderate

• American • Florence

Booked 25 times today

Town Hall is a farm-driven, Southern-inspired restaurant located in Florence, S.C. The menu changes with the seasons, and features a selection of starters and entrees with both familiar and unexpected ingredients, some of which are from our nearby family farm. Locally and responsibly raised meat, pork and seafood options are prepared on our open wood-fire grille, and are served alongside family-style sides. Located in the historic Kress corner on West Evans and S. Dargan Street, Town Hall also offers an extensive list of American spirits, local beer, fine wines and well balanced cocktails.

4. Saluda's

4.9

Exceptional(4005)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 41 times today

Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.

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5. Red Lobster - Florence - David McLeod Blvd.

3.1

Good(5)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Florence

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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6. Red Bone Alley Restaurant - PRIORITY SEATING

4.6

Exceptional(58)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Florence

Dale Barth understood at an early age what makes a restaurant great. While studying biology at the College of Charleston, Barth waited tables and worked as a bartender and cook. He imagined opening a place of his own. A dream restaurant with good, fresh, and innovative cooking. Attentive and friendly service. An atmosphere that would offer diners an escape from the everyday. Quality food and wine for adults. A fun place to be for kids. Years later, when a former J.C. Penney department store space became vacant at the Florence Mall in 1992, Barth seized the opportunity to make his dream a reality. After an extensive market analysis combined with a capital investment of $1 million, Barth hired a builder to tear off the roof and add another story. The massive height and open space offered the perfect foundation for recreating the outdoor cafe experience of Charleston. A steel two-story facade was then designed and built to flank and overlook the streetscape meandering throughout the space. The result was dramatic - very much like a theatrical set. A two-story high space with an open atrium. A back porch with glowing lanterns. A children's area with patio seating next to an old ice cream truck. An upstairs balcony overlooking the alley. A sports bar and grill. Lowcountry landscape murals painted by Charleston artist David Boatwright. All in all, a little something for everyone. In 1993, Barth's dream became a reality with the opening of the first Red Bone Alley Restaurant & Bar in Florence, SC. The restaurant took off. Lines formed and critics ate it up. The restaurant immediately realized a profit and a complete return on investment in just sixty months. Named after Barth's daughter's redbone coonhound, each restaurant offers an extensive bar, live entertainment, and a clothing line featuring the Red Bone Alley hound. The food is fresh and innovative South Carolina regional cuisine. Closely tied to the land, sea, and rivers that abound in the region, South Carolina's cuisine is influenced by hundreds of years of French, Mediterranean, African, English and West Indian cooking. Dedicated to offering his customers the freshest food possible, Barth and his staff start every day early by gathering the day's ingredients - produce bought directly from local farmers, honey gathered by South Carolinian beekeepers, Darlington County rice, freshly caught Atlantic seafood, and the highest quality aged Western beef flown in daily.

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7. Prohibition - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(103)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 36 times today

Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.

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8. The Retreat at Ridgeway: Lake Wateree Dining

4.9

Exceptional(125)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Colonel Creek Landing

Booked 3 times today

The Retreat located on Lake Wateree in Ridgeway, South Carolina is inspired by celebrating family and the community. This scratch kitchen showcases locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in their cozy lake front restaurant. Chef Blake Hartwick's approach and belief in representing local farmers drives the refined southern cuisine served at The Retreat. The southern charm extends through the whole restaurant as Heather's dedication to exceptional experience will provide you with a warm welcome in an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere paired with attentive service. Menu items that have remained on the menu since day one, Hickory Smoked Pork Chop, the Retreat Burger, and Buffalo Cauliflower.

9. Chayz Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(8)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 5 times today

Located on Meeting Street in the heart of the River District in West Columbia, SC., Chayz Lounge is the intimate live music venue renowned for combining the finest contemporary jazz and rhythm & blues acts with a wonderful dining experience in an elegant, upscale atmosphere. An evening at Chayz Lounge feels like a retreat to an elegant room filled with a symphony of sounds, aromas of delicious dishes, and repose in what feels like your own private living room. We offer modern American cuisine with a New Orleans flair. Our signature Garlic Braised Short Ribs and Creole Shrimps & Grits are always in high demand among guests. We also offer hand-crafted cocktails, a carefully curated wine list, and delectable desserts to round out your dining experience. At Chayz Lounge, we promote an ambiance that encourages guests to dress up.

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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.1

Excellent(2804)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 44 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

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MTVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Minimal wait time, private table and outstanding customer care experience provided by our server. We appreciate his sensitivity to our needs as well as the exceptional observation and anticipation of individual experiences throughout our meal. His positive attitude and enthusiasm made our meal even more enjoyable. Everything was quite pleasant and we look forward to joining you next year on Christmas Eve for the same experience together!
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.5
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Cynthia
South Carolina •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Perfect holiday evening. Staff and service is the best . Everyone is friendly and smiling even on such a busy demanding night during the holidays . Ambience was perfect! Food was excellent . The Chirizo sausage appetizer was great and no surprise as their homemade sausages are always excellent. We tried the Seafood Risotto special for something new . Loved it - Lobster tail , shrimp , scallops and clams each cooked perfectly in a creamy risotto sauce. Great job Team Townhall!
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Town Hall - FlorencePrice: Moderate• American• Florence
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4.7
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Richard
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were a table of 12. Great menu selection and all meals came out hot together. Service was the best. Osso bucco and pork chop entrees are highly recommended. Will be back.
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Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.9
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LaVetra
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is one of my favorite restaurants if I want a good steak or lamb chops! Last night, we tried the red snapper and it was awesome! A1 customer service!
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Mill Pond SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Rembert
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4.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Mill Pond Steakhouse

2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

3. Town Hall - Florence

4. Saluda's

5. Red Lobster - Florence - David McLeod Blvd.

6. Red Bone Alley Restaurant - PRIORITY SEATING

7. Prohibition - Columbia

8. The Retreat at Ridgeway: Lake Wateree Dining

9. Chayz Lounge

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

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