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White damask linen table cloths, gourmet dishes, fine wines… Romantic patios, meat, tea and three sidewalk cafes… On the shore hideaways, the freshest gumbo, oysters and shrimp… No matter where you travel in the Palmetto State, you’ll find the perfect dining destination for your mood and the moment. Whether you’re looking for casual Charleston, SC, restaurants or fine dining in Columbia, SC, our dining guide can help you find that special locale. Each of the Palmetto State Restaurants in our listings below features that special menu, chef, flavor or flair that makes them “uniquely South Carolina.” Don’t see your favorite “uniquely South Carolina” dining destination? Fill out our Submit a Restaurant form and let us know!
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They have pig's feet, collards, pork chops, and fried fish so good it will blow your mind. They also boast the best overall barbecue plate in the state. They sell it big or small in multiple combinations, with ribs, chopped pork, and hash over rice headlining the show. The sauce is so good that they bottle it for sale in local groceries, and the meals so popular that they have expanded to two other locations in Columbia. We suggest visiting "the mother ship," as they call it, way out in the middle of nowhere. There the hash comes hot from the kettle, made with the whole hog's head.
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It's not necessary to visit the Lowcountry for a taste of Lowcountry fare. For more than 10 years, Blue Marlin has specialized in creative seafood dishes with a Lowcountry kick. Of course shrimp and grits is on the menu. The grits is made locally across the street at Adluh Flour. Blue Marlin also serves hand-cut steaks, a Fried Green Tomato appetizer, a skillet of Oysters Bienville and Salmon Pontchartrain with its blackened shrimp and scallops in a creamy mornay sauce.
In 2007, Chef Brian Dukes had the honor of preparing dinner at the famed James Beard House in New York City. Blue Marlin is proud to be a part of The Sustainable Seafood Initiative.
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They do some old-fashioned stuff way up there in Little Mountain and it's worth the drive. The 'cue is solid, the hash practically smoked in itself, and the ribs fall from the bone with the first bite.
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For fine dining in Columbia, SC, be sure to visit Hampton Street Vineyard. Our philosophy of food and wine is simple and straightforward. We use local products when possible, classic techniques at all times and make ourselves available to the influences of far-flung cuisines.
Our menu changes quarterly in order to utilize each seasons unique offerings, keep the kitchen engaged and creative and of course to ensure your interest, entertainment and curiosity in this fine dining experience.
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Hudson's Smokehouse serves barbecue pork, ribs and chicken with plenty of sides to choose from. Other menu items include fried catfish and chicken and burgers. Live outdoor entertainment Tuesday through Friday.
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Jackie Hite produces barbecue the old-fashioned way. He burns real wood, stokes his own pits, and follows a time-honored method taught to him by former masters of the craft. His smoky, mustard-based hogs boggle the mind, but the skins here will make you slap yourself. A salt and water rub brings out the best in the charring skins and when they're done, boy are they good — the best we've ever eaten. Get there on the weekends and you'll sometimes find whole joints of smoked pork on the bar, waiting for you to rip them to shreds.
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Batesburg-Leesville
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Soul cuisine served with a touch of jazz. Enjoy and dine with a live jazz band in a small setting.
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Columbia
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Winner of the WIS-TV Backroads BBQ award. BBQ is slow roasted over oak and hickory, 3 sauces are offered. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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New Southern cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual setting using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. There are always ocean-fresh fish and seafood specials, as well as innovative meat, poultry and wild game selections. Extensive award winning wine list and full bar. Serves lunch and dinner.
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Columbia
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A true Puerto Rican restaurant featuring such mouth-watering dishes as the Empanadilla Rellena and the signature Mofongo Relleno. For a beverage, try the Guanaba, a tropical fruit that tastes like pineapples and strawberries. Affordable daily specials and side dishes are such to please those looking for an authentic experience.
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