Restaurants in Aiken

“first time visiting the beautiful reasurant and we will be back anytime we visit SC. great atmosphere, excellent food, and wonderful service.”

“We went to Metro Diner today. Everything was amazing. Our waitress was amazing. We named her our "Waitress of the Year." I wish I had gotten her name, She's a very special girl. Thank you Metro Diner.”

“We came today for lunch. The food was absolutely delicious! I already was impressed when Taj helped provide meals for people in need after hurricane Helene. I love a business that is invested in its community. Thank you for all you do!”

“We are new empty nesters and we took the time to plan a night away. The staff was incredibly accommodating and very friendly. Every step was next level posh. We were going to stay in a well-known resort in Asheville, but the prices were outrageous. The Willcox was very reasonable for a ‘special treat’. The room turndown and options to make it extra special was a very nice touch- down to the homemade chocolate chip cookies. I’m picky about food, and over the last 8 years dining at The Willcox, I’ve never been disappointed. Everything is fresh and at a perfect temperature. We will be back- 5 ⭐️ for sure!”

“My wife and I had lunch here today. Let me just say that's one of the best bison burgers I've ever eaten! I'm glad we chose a day where this burger was their special! We will be back! Thank you, MacK's!”

“Very cool atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. Super friendly staff, excellent service.”

“Best food around! Highly recommend!”

“From hostess to servers to kitchen staff and food, Whiskey Alley in Aiken, SC, is a top notch eatery and a great place to people watch.”

“Greta selection or authentic options at reasonable prices. I strongly recommend this place over any other with nicer decoration. You have to try this hidden gem 💎”

“Amazing food & friendly people. My favorite restaurant in Aiken!”

“We have tried all the Mexican restaurants and this is hands down the BEST in Aiken! Always excellent and friendly service, decent prices and the food is great! My husband and I enjoy going here on date nights and this is also one of our family's favorite restaurants.”

“It was good....seating is a bit crowded, because they were super busy. Got a little miffed when the lady told us we couldn't get a to go plate for our daughter at 7:03 because they stop doing to go at 7...not the best customer service IMO. The sauces could have more description. Overall a good place to eat and not a bad price.”

“Ive been seeing and hearing good things about Smoothie Groove and had to go check them out for myself. I walked in and the atmosphere was amazing, nice music, very clean, very friendly staff. I ordered the brick house and added some vanilla pea protein. One sip and I was in heaven, I'll definitely be coming back!”

“Amazing staff and great food. What more do you need?”

“Great place for casual dining and drinking. Love the outdoor setting.
The food is good and if you feel like eating healthy try the Fall Harvest Apple Salad or go for the hot dog and onion rings. 😊”

“We are frequent patrons of lunch, happy hour and dinner at Park Ave Oysters but today we stumbled upon their new weekend brunch menu! Um WOW 11-3 Saturday & Sunday, YUM! We will be back for this! As always Phillip and his team do amazing work. The chef always accommodates my wife severe gluten sensitivity and Mia saw to it I ate like a king! Go check Brunch out and visit them anytime and often. An Aiken treasure!”

“Cashier lady way to slow I think she eating in the back or carrying 50 plates so it’s taking 30 min to even order”

“Great place to eat, classy and emma, a waitress, is such a hardworking, kind, and genuine employee. I definitely recommend her for customer service.”

“We went on 9/2/23. Our server was Imaurie. She was very professional and our food came out in a timely manner and it was fresh and hot. She took our order for everything we wanted at one time. I was definitely impressed by that because I hate waiting and I am very impatient.The endless shrimp was amazing. I loved it. I give her 5 stars for being professional”

“It’s been great working with Victoria mexican restaurant. Your team’s support has been excellent, and we’ve loved every bit of our collaboration. Looking forward to diving into our next project!”

“the pork chops dinner with potatoes and onions were awesome”

“It was our first time there being we just moved to the area earlier this year. We absolutely loved everything about our night. Food, music, ambience, the staff. Everything was amazing!! It is our new favorite spot. We cannot wait to go back!! Already planning our next date night”

“Real vegetable fried rice. Dunno why but its been hard to find veggie fried rice. This is the one I like with cabbage and mushrooms etc. Good wings as well. Super crispy.”

“Great family run business for years. The food is always hot, fresh, and good. I haven't gotten an item I don't like. Support local family businesses. This one is awesome. They only do call in and take out orders. No dining in.”

“I’ve been coming to this restaurant for a while, and I’ve always loved the food, the people, and the overall vibe. The food is delicious, the staff is welcoming, the service is quick, and the place feels clean, warm, and inviting. They have the best cheese wonton and general tso chicken in town. I’ll keep coming back.”

“This place was a very welcome surprise to me. I moved to South Carolina in this area just under 3 years ago. I love Asian buffets in general, but hadn't found any worth talking about. I stopped in here on a whim because I was shopping somewhere close, and was delighted at the food quality. But then I found out that my meal also included getting some steak. I figured at this price it probably wasn't very good. Boy was I wrong. Some of the items understandably get a little dried out waiting for someone to pick it but for the most part everything is fresh and quite delicious. I have been there twice now. And definitely plan on going back. The restaurant itself is big but also is clean. This is a well-managed restaurant.”

“My stay could not have been any better everyone the Doctors, Nurses Techs and all of the rehab staff were great. I highly recommend Aiken Regional and Hitchcock Rehab centers. Great people.”

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“Was in there a couple of weeks ago for late lunch. It was good. Grill person asked us how it was. Told him great. However, the server that was in duty raked him over the coals for talking to us. She did this in front of customers. Very rude and unprofessional. There was nothing wrong with the cook asking us about it. Cooked to perfection and well liked. Server was out of line”

“Try the pecan waffle it’s delicious. 🤤”

“Great food & even better service. This mornings staff was phenomenal and the energy was so welcoming. Thank you for starting my day out right!”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“thank you for making my daughter's first trip to Waffle House the best! we went this morning on our road trip from NH and everyone was so welcoming and GREAT food! we'll be sure to come back!!”

“We love the Pecan Waffles well done with lots of bacon covered in syrup. Staff is always so friendly!❤️”

“The food was above average 👍”

“Awesome cheesecake ice cream flavors.”

“Love this local Aiken business. We visit every time we come into Aiken to visit my grandma. Excited to have a cute little local spot!”

“Great food! Happy to have good Thai food in Aiken and hope they stick around. Highly recommend their curries with mixed veggies and chicken.”

“Great service and food! Will be back!”

“THE best, most fresh street tacos, gorditas, burritos etc. very small, friendly place in the back of a small market. Cannot get anything more fresh.Their white meat only (grilled) chicken tacos come on corn or flour tortillas with cilantro and onion and a wedge of fresh lime. grab some of the sauces and delicious pico de gallo and you have an incredibly healthy meal. Cannot say enough great things.”

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“Food and people are awesome”

“Such a creative idea for cocktails in a quaint setting!”

““Aiken Fish House: Where the Flavor Hits Harder Than the Manager” It was a humid Thursday evening. The sky hung low, purple with tension. I pulled into the Aiken Fish House lot craving fried catfish and inner peace. Then—chaos. Some guy in a tank top near the entrance was yelling. Said the hush puppies was “mid.” Big mistake. Like a shadow gliding from the kitchen, the manager appeared. Calm. Confident. Apron blowing in the breeze like a battle flag. He didn’t speak. He just walked—slow motion—toward the noise. The guy kept mouthing off. And then? Boom. The manager lifted this man with the grace of a ballet dancer and the fury of Poseidon, and body-slammed him onto the hood of a 2008 Dodge Charger. Sparks flew. A flock of pigeons scattered. A child in the corner dropped his hush puppy in awe. Someone whispered, “Is that… legal?” No one answered. We were too busy watching greatness. I went inside. Ordered the fried catfish platter with a side of mac & cheese. It tasted like it had been blessed by angels and lightly uppercutted by Zeus. The sweet tea? Strong enough”

“amazing fresh seafood always...”

“Salad was fresh and good. Egg salad was delicious. Customer service was great. Overall the store is a rating of 12 out of ten. I would highly recommend to others.😍”

“walked in got almost to the restroom, ,no hello, so I said hey y'all, ordered three sandwiches and didn't realize that they heat them up, no asking, they just did it, got home to eat, veggies were chopped instead of sliced, I wanted a Cold Sandwich in this heat, but got a Hot one instead, it was so Nasty, don't think I'll ever be returning again, Also the bottom of my bread was soggy 😭”

“Kiera (not sure how to spell, beautiful girl with glasses that likes Snoop) the bartender was genuinely a sweetheart to me and everyone else she helped. Food and drink were hot and delicious!”

“The service was wonderful, everyone was very polite. Everything was extremely clean. Last but not least the food was fresh and tasted amazing!! Will definitely be returning. Thanks for the great service .”

“just stopped by and got the red's fries, the food here is AMAZING!! talk about a good price for the amount of food you get, my plate was BENDING it was so full. 10/10 would recommend!! I'd drive from Columbia to them for more food! AMAZING!”

“If you’re looking for great coffee and brunch, this place is IT. The atmosphere is cozy along with seating indoor and outdoor. The crepe and bagel were amazing, coming in larger portions. Staff were accommodating and friendly!!”

“Food was hot, fresh, homemade and delicious. Service was fantastic as well, felt like I was invited into a friend’s personal kitchen for lunch here. One of the best meals I’ve had in Aiken! I will definitely be back.”

“The food at Legends was excellent. We were visiting Aiken from NJ and happened to find Legends and we are not sorry. While we were leaving Legends we had a medical emergency for one of our family members and Gahee was an angel on earth assisting us. We were blown away by her care, attention, and willingness to help. I cannot recommend Legends enough!”

“Someone definitely needs to figure out how to cook burgers there. The last time I got one I asked for it medium it came out well done other than that it was great”

“Charming restaurant. Don’t deny yourself. Dinner is exceptional. Waite staff is outstanding. His name is John. Owner is a gem.”

“We went there for our first time. Great selection of sandwich choices. The chicken salad was great. The dining area was very clean and the staff were friendly and informative.”

“I just tried Chemistry’s for the first time, and had it doordashed to my house. Wow 10/10. Food was amazing!”

“I’ve been a Track Kitchen Customer since the early 80’s …”

“Great staff, great cocktails, great food.”

“Love this place! Very fresh food - great chile rellenos (always my measure), homemade corn tortillas, and a variety of other delish offerings. Best in Aiken and very reasonable!”

“This was the best restaurant experience and I’ve had in a couple years! From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, they are extremely attentive and professional! It is the best service seriously that I’ve had in a long, long time!!! The quality of the food was incredible!!! This was the complete package and a wonderful experience and memory for my friends and I! I can’t wait to return to Aiken and dine there again!”

“Good food and good service.”

“Food was absolutely excellent. We got tacos, tamales, and burritos and absolutely none of it disappointed. Service was excellent and friendly. Atmosphere was quiet and inviting. Will be coming back!”

“Love the people here, staff is on point. Playground and bathrooms are very clean. I have to give Chandler a shout out, he worked drive thru on 4/19 and was so polite - we all know Chick-fil-A employees are top tier but he’s one of the best.”

“Best Burger in Aiken. Great service and child friendly. Outdoor seating is available and pool table inside.”

“Went for a birthday lunch with my family today. There were 6 adults and 3 children. The service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Will definitely go again.”

“Absolutely recomend Vampire Penguin in Aiken, SC. The snow desserts are light, delicious, and unique. There are so many options!!!”

“I had breakfast at the Aiken location for the first time (10-11-22). The banana pancakes were good. The wait was short, and our server Aja was funny and nice. She was great!”

“So many flavors, toppers, and other options! The person that helped me was amazing - so friendly and smiling - and answered all the questions I had. The snowball was delicious, and I wish I lived locally so I could try them all!”

“the stp with the 45 sauce is the best. it will change your life .”

“I recently visited Blimpie, and I have to say, I was incredibly impressed. The sandwiches were fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned—everything you could want from a sub shop. The bread was soft, the ingredients were crisp, and the overall experience was great.

But what truly made my visit special was the customer service. A young man named Isaiah helped me, and he was nothing short of amazing. Isaiah went above and beyond to ensure my order was perfect, offering helpful suggestions and making sure everything was prepared exactly to my liking. His positive attitude and friendly demeanor made the experience so much more enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customers and takes pride in his work.

I went to blimpie ordered and suddenly remembered I did not have my card this nice young lady Alexis helped me to figure out the issue.her customer service is amazing

Overall, Blimpie offers not only delicious food but also a welcoming atmosphere, thanks in large part to employees like Isaiah and Alexis. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Love the feel of this place .It's where My Son Tyrese worked before he went to Heaven on May 9th of this year. I went today for a visit and everyone was so warm and welcoming.The food was delicious and service was top notch ❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️”

“Had the 10 pc wing combo !! It was awesome!! Wings were cooked perfect and plenty of fries to go with them!! Left very satisfied.. Definitely recommend stopping by!!”

“the pork chops dinner with potatoes and onions were awesome”

“Cant Say enough about this Jersey Mike's!!! I came back to N.Y. in april 2022 and can't wait to get back ? first place I'm gonna eat in the fall when I return”

“Phenomenal food and service! Club Sandwich was very good. And Ana was great!”

“Me and my girlfriend ate here, only because it was the closest place to our AirBnb rental. Wasn’t rated as good as other Mexican places nearby but we both absolutely loved it. Authentic food, the salsa was solid and came with free queso with beef dip which almost no other places do! She had the ribeye steak with eggs and vegetables and I had the fajitas with beef, shrimp, and chicken. Came with lots of grilled onions and great variety of other things besides the 3 meats. Going back as soon as we can!”

“Best Chinese restaurant in Aiken good service a nice people.”

“One hour and twenty mins before closing and the crew has the place in full shut down mode including mopping the floor we had to walk over to get inside. I understand the need to clean but I really didn't want to walk across the slippery wet floor. As usual the coffee was great.”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“I have heard horror stories about some Burger Kings, but I'll tell you the one on York st. in Aiken Store #133794 was a very pleasant experience from the minute I walked in the door on May 28th at 8:30am until I left (I ate in). The women working the counter was smiling and super pleasant. There was a young man working on the floor (I believe he was cleaning up at the soda fountains) also giving friendly greetings and smiling. The place was spotless. I wish I could of left a review on the BK website, but my receipt had a survey code on the top and on the bottom both cut in half and I couldn't read the numbers needed to do the survey.”

“Was in there a couple of weeks ago for late lunch. It was good. Grill person asked us how it was. Told him great. However, the server that was in duty raked him over the coals for talking to us. She did this in front of customers. Very rude and unprofessional. There was nothing wrong with the cook asking us about it. Cooked to perfection and well liked. Server was out of line”

“We ate lunch here on 7/2/25. I have always been very pleased but yesterday we had very little to NO service. The hostess took our drink order and brought out right away. The waitress came without much delay. Our food came in a reasonable time. Then the waitress never came back. She walked by one time and my drink was very low. She looked and kept going. Never saw her again. Had to get the attention of someone else and hostess again brought my refill of drink. Another person brought check after we asked for it and took payment. I feel at the price you charge for a drink, I deserve at least one refill. Not happy at all.”

“Cant Say enough about this Jersey Mike's!!! I came back to N.Y. in april 2022 and can't wait to get back ? first place I'm gonna eat in the fall when I return”

“Best Chinese restaurant in Aiken good service a nice people.”

“We love the pizzas and the Strombolis. We have been eating at Fernando since they opened in the valley. Normally we eat at the restaurant but we picked up our order. Awesome food.”

“The best pizza in the csra. Their pizza is so good that I drove over an hour for a vesuvius. My craving started late Friday night. I didn't have time Saturday so I planned my Sunday around lunch at pizza di Napoli. Sunday morning was torture.. my toothpaste tasted like tender and juicy pepperoni, my coffee had the sharp but warm scent of a wood fire and my biscuit from McDonald's tasted like.... well we know what they taste like. The drive over to aiken took forever. We finally arrive I felt like a kid on Christmas morning ...that got coal in his stocking. Closed from the 18th -26th. I had checked the website and called and listened to the recording and and and.... I'll still give you five stars but you may not be getting a Christmas card this years.”

“Great place to eat, classy and emma, a waitress, is such a hardworking, kind, and genuine employee. I definitely recommend her for customer service.”

“From hostess to servers to kitchen staff and food, Whiskey Alley in Aiken, SC, is a top notch eatery and a great place to people watch.”

“Although the steaks are excellent, my absolute favorite is the double cut pork chop. I consistently brag ab.out it whenever we take out of town guests there. Unlike some other restaurants I’ve bragged about and been embarrassed because the meal didn’t live up to the expectations I created, the pork chop at the Prime is always fully cooked (no pink at the bone) yet it remain succulent throughout. While some may consider the cost for a pork chop to be a bit pricey, I believe it is well worth it for what you get. Quality and quantity dictate price. In all my years of fine dining, I have never had a better (or even close) pork chop than that served at the Prime.. the portion is always sufficient for me to take the remainder home for a second meal. Service and ambiance are also noteworthy. I highly recommend.”

“My husband and I just lunched at diablos on whiskey road in Aiken. The service was fast and friendly and they did not skimp on the portions. The manager checked on us to see how our meal was and they kept the place swept and cleaned. We would recommend them to anyone.”

“Charming restaurant. Don’t deny yourself. Dinner is exceptional. Waite staff is outstanding. His name is John. Owner is a gem.”

“Just ate here for my first time! From the time I walked in...i had a sense of down home southern welcome...Gentleman in charge was very nice and food was on point...loved the seasoning on corn on the Cobb...the fried shrimp was a home run hit! Prices were great! If only corporate run resturaunts would take notes from family owned places.I will return with Family and friends!”

“I had breakfast at the Aiken location for the first time (10-11-22). The banana pancakes were good. The wait was short, and our server Aja was funny and nice. She was great!”

“Low Country Combo was great! Service was prompt and friendly. Definitely one of my new go to places.”

“We had great service and great food. Like having wine with my meal. Thank you.”

“We went to Metro Diner today. Everything was amazing. Our waitress was amazing. We named her our "Waitress of the Year." I wish I had gotten her name, She's a very special girl. Thank you Metro Diner.”

“It was good....seating is a bit crowded, because they were super busy. Got a little miffed when the lady told us we couldn't get a to go plate for our daughter at 7:03 because they stop doing to go at 7...not the best customer service IMO. The sauces could have more description. Overall a good place to eat and not a bad price.”

“Great Pizza and Atmosphere!”

“I had a really pleasant experience at Applebee's! The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right throughout the meal. The food came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor - exactly what I was hoping for. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, perfect for enjoying a nice meal out. It's always great when a casual dining spot like this delivers both great service and good food. I'll definitely be visiting again!”

“Antoinette (I know im spelling that wrong and I'm so sorry) is the new GM. She is kind hearted, compassionate, professional, and courteous. She is exactly what i would want in a general manager to turn this place around as the customer service has been awful. Drive thru worker who was working the headset and my payment today at 3pm on 01/27/25 messed up so much and was rude and mean. The new GM fixed it all and was apologetic and wonderful. I have full faith she will be able to fix this place and it's terrible customer service!”

“Charming restaurant. Don’t deny yourself. Dinner is exceptional. Waite staff is outstanding. His name is John. Owner is a gem.”

“Pura comida de calidad y me gusta ir mucho a lHop 😋😋♥️”

“This place was a very welcome surprise to me. I moved to South Carolina in this area just under 3 years ago. I love Asian buffets in general, but hadn't found any worth talking about. I stopped in here on a whim because I was shopping somewhere close, and was delighted at the food quality. But then I found out that my meal also included getting some steak. I figured at this price it probably wasn't very good. Boy was I wrong. Some of the items understandably get a little dried out waiting for someone to pick it but for the most part everything is fresh and quite delicious. I have been there twice now. And definitely plan on going back. The restaurant itself is big but also is clean. This is a well-managed restaurant.”

“Tip for accessing Whiskey Rd.: Turn RIGHT then turn LEFT onto Two-Notch Rd. after the Oil Change Business. Drive "less than 1/2mile?" and turn LEFT on Price Avenue. At the Red Light is Whiskey Road.

Dietary restrictions: Ordered SALT FREE Fries. They are always Fresh, b/c the usual is to salt them. Must be made Per Order.”

“Very cool atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. Super friendly staff, excellent service.”

“Love the people here, staff is on point. Playground and bathrooms are very clean. I have to give Chandler a shout out, he worked drive thru on 4/19 and was so polite - we all know Chick-fil-A employees are top tier but he’s one of the best.”

“We have tried all the Mexican restaurants and this is hands down the BEST in Aiken! Always excellent and friendly service, decent prices and the food is great! My husband and I enjoy going here on date nights and this is also one of our family's favorite restaurants.”

“Cashier lady way to slow I think she eating in the back or carrying 50 plates so it’s taking 30 min to even order”

“Very impressed with the friendliness of the staff. Highly recommendand very kid friendly.”

“Couldn't have asked for a better first dining experience at Salty Tomatoes! Everything was so fresh, including the cocktails, the wait staff spot on with their recommendations and very friendly, and the restaurant itself was clean and intimate. We can't wait to go back!”

“Had an amazing time, the smoothie was super tasty, the vibe was cozy, and the staff were really friendly. Definitely one of the best places, can’t wait to go back.”

“THE best, most fresh street tacos, gorditas, burritos etc. very small, friendly place in the back of a small market. Cannot get anything more fresh.Their white meat only (grilled) chicken tacos come on corn or flour tortillas with cilantro and onion and a wedge of fresh lime. grab some of the sauces and delicious pico de gallo and you have an incredibly healthy meal. Cannot say enough great things.”

“great service Try the SouthWestern egg rolls Nice crowd”