Restaurants in Aiken

“Everything from the hostess at the front of the house to the dessert was exceptional! Great service, wonderful piano music, friendly staff, DELICIOUS FOOD! We come from the coast and the flounder and salmon were better than we’ve had in a long while. Really enjoyed the crispy Brussels as well. The Caesar is perfectly dressed and fresh. 10/10 recommend this place! We’ll be back.”

“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!”

“I had 14 guests for lunch at Christmas time, at the Willcox. Bruce was our server and we all can’t say enough good comments about him. He is a keeper. In my 80 years he is the BEST SERVER I have ever had. Our group just laughed and loved him. Jade was super efficient in caring out my wishes for seating. I cant say enough good about Bruce or Jade. Thanks Wilcox staff for making the food delicious and the occasion so perfect. The last time I ate at the Willcox I was served a hamburger with a molded rolls. Thanks for such a nice experience with a change of Staff. Jean Frederick”

“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 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!”

“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.”

““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”

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“The food was very good, service was good, but the background music was too loud It was hard to have a conversation when the music is distracting.”

“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!”

“amazing fresh seafood always...”

“The best in all of aiken friendly people”

“Good food and good 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”

“Specialty coffees roasted in house. Many to choose from. Friendly counter service.”

“Great staff, great cocktails, great food.”

“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.”

“First time coming in, right away we loved the music and atmosphere. We were disappointed with the seating, the bar height chairs were all ripped to shreds and we both fell into our chairs because there was no longer support in the seat. Other than that the food was good, came out timely and the portion size was just right so we didn't feel over stuffed. Their sauces are fantastic! Will go again, but we will ask for a booth instead. 😀”

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

“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.”

“HBH is the best! Great establishment! Yummy food and great staff 😊”

“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”

“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.”

“I love Sakura the food is great but I have two questions for management. #1 why doesn’t the air conditioner work??? I came a few months ago and it was hot in there and I came again tonight and it was horrible. Apparently it’s been going on quite a while there were some people eating that brought there own mini fans I kid you not. I guess they are regulars. #2 the last two times I came the cook didn’t even do the usual spill. Like the volcano, the choo choo train, no jokes and both times there were young kids at the table. What’s up with that? Please address these issues.”

“The hostess told us 4o minute wait for a party of seven. After an hour plus my phone buzzed telling me our table was ready. When I went to the hostess,Priscilla she told me I had said a party of five. I said I know how to count the number in our party. Finally a server came over and found seating for our party. After discussion with manager our entire meals for a party of 7 was on Outback’s. The manager and assistant mgr very nice and accommodating, This was true customer service and satisfaction. I will continue to visit Outback’s for this reason The food was delicious and Caden our waitress was very nice and helpful.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Best food around! Highly recommend!”

“I enjoyed my first time here and it was good.”

“Awesome cheesecake ice cream flavors.”

“The breakfast here is top notch! The grits are amazing! The people were nice. The environment is welcoming. I will definitely be back for more.”

“Delicioso!!! Me encantan sus tacos y tortas!!! Y la barra de salsas toda su comida es riquisima!!”

“Great place to eat for the price in the amount of food you get! People are friendly 10/10”

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

“My husband and I visited Duke's for the first time today and our entire experience was great! The food was good and hot, seating was comfortable, parking was convenient, and they offer a military discount. I'm so glad we visited Duke's and we will be back for sure!”

“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.”

“We love Good Girl Brewery. The food is always very good and plenty of it. Also, they have gluten-free hamburger buns. 🥰 And the beer .... they change the line-up often. I have tried many of them and have not been disappointed.”

“First off Nadia was amazing, great conversation, bright personality. The customer service is top tier I felt welcomed and comfortable. I got the payback smoothie Definitely a 10/10.”

“We went to the New Moon because it is pet friendly. It was a great experience. Lots of coffee to choose from snd the breakfasts were outstanding. Pastries were fabulous! We will be back.”

“Love the fact that it’s on DoorDash so this way I can get it to my work and I just downloaded the app so that makes it even better so I can see more of what it’s to come. There’s nothing I really don’t like about them just amazing.”

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

“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!!”

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

“Food and people are awesome”

“Great service and food! Will be back!”

“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!”

“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.😍”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“Kasey is the best! I frequent this location at least twice a week as it is next door to my job and she’s always friendly and very professional. Food is always fresh as well. If I could give 10 stars I would !!!”

“Great food and service! Friendly and attentive staff the entire time. This is a small family run establishment. I got the Carnitas plate. Simple ingredients yet tasted very good. Everything came out hot but ready to eat. We had no issues, just a great time. Thank you.”

“My Family always enjoy going there to eat. We would eat at the one in Columbia till it closed. We just found out about this one and we'll be returning again. It's well worth the drive from Columbia.”

“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.”

“Every since they have opened I have been addicted(mostly the iced brunette, candy cane mocha, but just tried the Banana Bread Mocha(loved)). I go at least 2 or 3 times a week. Lol. I highly recommend(only had 1 drink that was really overpowered/strong(coffee flavor), but still delicious.”

“Jon killed it with the Philly wrap, delicious and it was huge!”

“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 😭”

“Good food and great service!! Rita and Ratan were absolutely awesome!! We will definitely be going back there often!! Thank you to them for their kindness, good service and hospitality!!”

“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”

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

“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”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

“Great staff, great cocktails, great food.”

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

“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”

“They were very busy as always but extremely nice as always. The food was delicious as always also. Considering the crowd they were a very fast and efficient crew”

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

“Looking for this man! Name Fred Byrd! Please call home asap there is a family emergency.”

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

“Great and authentic pho! Enjoyed my meal there and so glad Aiken has a great pho place now! Will recommend to all my friends!”

“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 ❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️”

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

“I just ate here for the first time. Awesome wings a ton of fries and everything was hot!! Employees were friendly and helpful. My food was ready in like 4 minutes! Going back tonight! Big menu great prices.”

“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.”

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

“We enjoy Olive Garden as a family, but the service by Emanuel M. was absolutely superb on this visit. The restaurant was extremely busy, yet Emanuel kept up with all our MANY needs, was friendly, professional, and efficient. He is a true asset to this establishment. ...and this was after the front desk hosting stand staff totally messed up in seating us, too. Emanuel was so good, we forgot how badly the hosting staff performed. Great Job, Emanuel.”

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

“Awesome Feel good food in the cafe and amazingly creative catering talent!!! Perfect lunch! Incredible Caviar Pies and Pate on the catering side!!!”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“I had the pork chile verde, which was very tasty, nice tender chunks of pork. My husband had the beef taquitos which he said weren’t very good. Margaritas were good.”

“Great American Cookies in Columbia Mall is excellent!!! They are very friendly and were so easy to place a cookie cake order with. It was cooked and decorated just as asked. I would highly recommend them!!!”

“Food is Delicious never Overpowering but loaded with flavor customer service is awesome they are always so kind when you walk in and welcoming their food is just delicious all around I even talk about it so much that I have people that are coming to visit that can't wait to try it”

“I just wanted to call out Jared who is a facilities management individual. I thought I had lost my Apple Watch and was very apparently not happy - he saw me and asked how my day was - and I said fine. He went one step further and said he could see something was wrong and could he help. I told him I lost my Apple Watch - he walked me through how to find it on my app and voila! It was ringing in my room on the floor! He was so sweet and patient and truly wanted me to have a good day! BRAVO JARED! Wish there were more people like you in the world who are so positive and patient and caring!”

“Visiting our nephew and came across this gem! DELICIOUS....and on top of that my son's shake was made with care by JOSHUA. He made sure not to cross contaminate his ice cream because he has a food allergy. Please recognize him. We sincerely appreciate this. We'll definitely be back. - from Nashville, TN”

“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.”

“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 mushroom quesadillas were delicious. I was happy to find horchata as many Mexican restaurants in the south don't carry this sweet rice drink. The service was good and my husband enjoyed his Pollo con queso.”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“Great Pizza and Atmosphere!”

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

“Best 🐟 and 🍤 baskets in Aiken. 🧅 💍 are the 💣 too”

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

“Go in to get your order right to go”

“I ordered for the first time today 3 chicken fingers ans fries at 12:14pm. By 12:34 pm I was still asking for the meal amd was finally told the chicken fingers needed to be floured! Finally at 12:40 or so they finally came. The cashier was upset because I asked a few times about them and so did she. 8 minutes to fry took almost and entire hour of a lunch break! I wanted to cancel but Im hungry..once I got them, they were hot and really good. no more chicken fingers for me-maybe the okra has shorter cook time!”

“Very nice restaurant. Clean, not loud. Food is very good. Service staff efficient and friendly. Haven't had pizza yet, heard it is excellent. The lasagna and eggplant parm is very good as are the garlic knots.”

“It was very nice, especially since it's in a convenience store. The smell of the convenience store could be better but the subway itself was just fine. The food is great in the service was good.”

“This 🌟 💸 is in Kroger. It's convenient and efficient. Not only was it smooth, but also informative today, particularly this visit. Both guys were great!! Conner & ZION 🙏”

“That’s a great place to eat”

“Burgers, Wings, Steak Bites and Sandwiches! "The Bent", is not only about great food, it's about great times, great entertainment, great peeps, best locals around, great bartenders to make all your favorites and best atmosphere in the Aiken community! The "CHEERS" of Aiken!”

“By the time we sat down they had already fully made our food I less then 2 minutes and the food was amazing like always with all the ingredients fresh and they didn’t make even a single mistake, thank you.”

“Amazing food & service! All around great atmosphere. Def reccomend!”

“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!!”

“Food was dang good Lady named Whitney..behind the register was working her tail off and getting stuff done. Very nice place especially compared to other ones i have been in.”

“The menu you is kind of confusing for a 1st time visit. The food is very good for a buffet, but my server appeared to rush ne through the line, even though there were no one behind me, and I did not get what I asked for. When I spoke to the cashier about this, she looked bewildered. However, the food was very appetizing.”

“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.”

“Quick, in and out, service. Pretty much what you would expect from a Little Caesars pizza joint. Not many frills, just a "to the point" place to order food and drinks to go. No place to sit and eat inside and I wouldn't want to spend too much time around the outside... Seems like a not so good area sometimes..? Online ordering was super easy and the staff was kind and helpful.”

“Golden China has become a weekly treat for us. I love the hot and sour soup! It’s so good! My husband loves the sesame chicken, and I like trying different entrees that have vegetables in them. All I have tried have been excellent! The egg rolls are crispy! I can’t go back to soggy egg rolls after Golden China’s crispy ones. The combination plate gives us two meals each(leftovers), with the entree, fried rice, and a crispy egg roll for one price. I highly recommend!”

“The Papa Johns on Tamil Drive in Aiken SC has it going on! I always order online and my pizza is delivered fast, hot, and perfect. I love extra cheese on the Works or Meats pizzas and I specify well done. It's perfect and so good! The pizza is never greasy and the crust is never soggy. You can't go wrong with this Papa Johns!”

“Very nice staff here but I suggest not trying to do a mobile order at this branch. I have had trouble twice now with my mobile order. Waiting for a long time at the stall even after I have checked in. Staff were very helpful every time”

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

“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.”

“absolutely love their Carmel Frappuccino! Today I took my Foster Dog, Jax and he enjoyed a Puppachino... he is a huge fan!”

“quick and hot food the two best things!!”

“My husband and I tried Takosushi because he loves tacos and I love sushi. We both really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! We’ll definitely be back!”