Best Brunches in South Carolina
Mother's Day is May 13th. Let someone else do the cooking and show Mom how much you appreciate her this Mother's Day by treating her to a scrumptious brunch in a South Carolina locale! Our South Carolina foodies have made the ultimate sacrifice and have sampled the best for this special report. So let's see what they've carved out for you!
Myrtle Beach Area
Pawleys Plantation and Golf Club - The Sawgrass Room is a long held secret by locals, but we have discovered one of the best brunches in the area. Fill your plate with smoked salmon, eggs Benedict or delicacies from the Belgian waffle or omelet station. 70 Tanglewood Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Chestnut Hill Restaurant - This restaurant overlooks a rustic pond, but the star of the show is the brunch buffet which offers an array of dishes. Sink your teeth into Chestnut Hill's homemade quiche, seafood Creole or parsley buttered potatoes and you'll know why Chestnut Hill has won "best brunch on the beach" award several times. 9922 N. Hwy 17, Myrtle Beach 29572 (843) 449-3984 www.chestnuthilldining.com
Charleston Area
Vickery's - Bloody Marys and Mimosas are the order of the day during brunch at this waterfront eatery. Free docking for customers that choose to boat in. Oh - and the food is delicious too! Get here early because the word is out about their good Southern brunch. 1313 Shrimpboat Lane, Mt. Pleasant 29464 (843) 884-4440 www.vickerysbarandgrill.com
Charleston's Café - a favorite brunch spot in the Charleston area. The Island Potato Casserole topped with eggs and a sweet potato biscuit is the café's signature dish. 1039 Johnnie Dobbs Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC (843) 720-8843 www.bookstorecafecateringandevents.com/Cafe/
Hilton Head Area
Sunset Grille - this is one of those hidden gems and it is frequented by those in the know. Um, by the way, it is located inside an upscale trailer park above the Laundromat. Yes, you read it right - inside a trailer park above the Laundromat. But don't let the location throw you. Not only do they serve great food and offer terrific service - they probably have the best sunset views in South Carolina. The owner uses his own smoke poblano pepper sauce and other secret ingredients in his Bloody Mary. 43 Jenkins Road, Hilton Head, 29926
Boathouse II - One of the island's treats offers live music and beautiful views of the marsh along Skull Creek and the Pinckney Wildlife Preserve. The brunch menu features eggs Wellington, eggs Benedict, crab cakes and eggs, and a variety of Bloody Marys. Docking is available if you are on a boat. 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head (843) 681-3663 www.boathouserestaurant.net
Columbia Area
Motor Supply Company - Free Times readers named this the Best Sunday Brunch in Columbia. Menus change daily and reflect fresh local ingredients. 920 Gervais Street, Columbia, 29201 (803) 256-6687 www.motorsupplycobistro.com
Café Strudel - Folks love the smoked salmon bagel with red onions, capers and tomatoes, but Southern Living magazine suggested the hangover hashbrowns topped with tomatoes, grilled onions, peppers and cheddar cheese in a previous issue. Adluh stone ground grits are also served here. 118 State Street, West Columbia (803) 794-6634 www.cafestrudel.com