Restaurants in Aiken
The Best Restaurants
Taj aiken indian cuisine
213 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious food. Great service. First time dining here for my King and I tonight, and we will definitely be back. If you're trying to...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.8
Whiskey Alley
227 The Alley SW, Aiken, SC 29801First timers. Wanted some good brunch, we saw this place on Google Maps, and gave it a tree. We couldn't be more pleased. Good atmosphere, outstanding...
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- Superb268 Reviews4.5
What's Cookin' Downtown
123 Laurens St NW # B, Aiken, SC 29801Enjoyed an awesome lunch with my girlfriend at What's Cookin' today. Friendly service and delicious food at reasonable prices. Nice, relaxed...
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- Superb269 Reviews4.7
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
716 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Aiken! We often get the Maria’s Fajitas special for two. I also really like the green chili Verdes. Great atmosphere and...
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- Superb307 Reviews4.3
Alley Downtown Taproom
214 The Alley SW, Aiken, SC 29801Great selection of craft beers, wide variety, not just IPAs or extremely dark porters, some odd duck drinks like hard Kombucha. Great place to try beer in...
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- Superb155 Reviews4.7
Prime Steakhouse
316 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801If you are on a tight budget, you want to plan before going here. That aside, Prime Steakhouse was a great experience. I had the ribeye. It had very few...
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- Good262 Reviews4.2
AnShu Asian Cafe
122 Coach Light Way SW, Aiken, SC 29803I have worked at Anshu now for over 5 years and I can honestly say that it is one of the best places I’ve worked if not the best. Not only do I love the...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.6
Roma’s restaurant Aiken
116 Coach Light Way SW, Aiken, SC 29803First time dining here.Excellent food. We ordered the Calamari appetizer with Manicotti & Lobster Ravioli entree. Definitely homemade!!! Kathy our server...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.3
Salsa Mex Mex Grill
109 Tamil Dr, Aiken, SC 29803I’ve been going here on and off since ‘17 and I’ve never once been dissatisfied, I make it a point to stop in and grab food here every time I’m in...
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- Superb193 Reviews4.3
Apizza di Napoli®
740 Silver Bluff Rd, Aiken, SC 29803My fiancé and I ordered the garlic breaded mushrooms, fried mozzarella, and two pizzas to-go. We were blown away by the thoughtfulness of the folks who work...
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- Good259 Reviews4
MI PUEBLO Mexican Restaurant
1028 Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803Decided to eat here tonight and wasn’t disappointed. The food was fresh and service was excellent. The mushroom quesadilla is a MUST try! Would definitely...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.3
Metro Diner
1944 Whiskey Rd Suite 101, Aiken, SC 29803My daughter and I were visiting USC Aiken and were looking for a place to get a meal before getting back on the road to head home. My daughter got the chicken...
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- Good229 Reviews4.1
Chick-fil-A
202 E Gate Dr, Aiken, SC 29803A double lane circle of cars at their drive-thru every single day told us they MUST be doing something right so we decided to give it a try. Amazing! They...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.5
JC's Seafood
3189 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803The saying about hole in the wall restaurants being a hidden gem couldn’t be more true when it comes to JCs. Everything tasted fresh and was rich in flavor....
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- Superb140 Reviews4.4
3 Ways Mexican Store
2460 Wagener Rd, Aiken, SC 29801Some of the best authentic Mexican food in town. Its located in a old gas station in the back of the convenience store. The menu is small, but everything on it...
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- Superb91 Reviews4.9
Aiken Fish House and Oyster Bar
Delivery Now, Available!!!!!, 1376 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803New to the area, so like most do, I was asking some of the locals about the best food in town. Well let me tell you this place was highly recommended by many...
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- Good192 Reviews4.1
Harry's Local Bar & Restaurant
1208 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803In town from TN & stopped by for dinner. Could not have had a better experience. The bartenders were very attentive & made us feel at home instantly. ...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.5
Dukes Bar-B-Que
4248 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803As a Yankee who has tried much of the local dishes ( personally not found nothing to shout about) after being here for 16yrs, I finally found a place worth a...
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- Superb169 Reviews4.4
Sukiya Japanese Steak House
226 E Gate Dr, Aiken, SC 29803It was amazing n great service as well loved it and the food was awesome as well from 1-10 I will give it a 10 for sure no questions asked can't wait to...
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- Good154 Reviews4.2
Tequila's Mexican Grill and Bar
3566 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801Tequilas in my opinion is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Aiken. The tacos paired with fresh pico de gallo and salsa verde if perfect for lunch or...
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- Superb137 Reviews4.3
Betsy's Round the Corner
224 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801I was introduced to this place on accident about 3 years ago as someone got the names of the restaurants confused. It was a happy surprise, as the food is...
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- Good235 Reviews4.1
Mellow Mushroom Aiken
151 Bee Ln, Aiken, SC 29801Kham is an amazing bartender and the margarita was on point. I wanted the Sunset in Paradise but the restaurant was out of rum. I was a little bummed about...
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- Good206 Reviews3.9
Chili's Grill & Bar
2599 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803Great staff- food was great and beer on tap- what more could ya want? Owner and shift managers are great (one of our favorite places to eat) due to proximity,...
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- Good153 Reviews4.1
Casa Bella
120 Chesterfield St S, Aiken, SC 29801A great place to have an Italian dinner in a very sophisticated atmosphere, servers are well trained and prepared to answer menu questions. Food is always...
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- Good163 Reviews4
Thai Jasmine Rice
1552 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803First time eating here. Will definitely go back. I have been to Thailand a few times. This is as good as you get in the US because of available products. We...
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- Superb91 Reviews4.5
Red Lobster
MALL, 950 Aiken Mall Dr SW, Aiken, SC 29803I recently returned to the area and really wanted scampi and popcorn shrimp. Not to mention some great tarter sauce and biscuits. Since I was in Aiken for a...
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Cabanas Salvadorean Restaurant
1625 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801This place is a true hidden gem. Amazing food, clean place, and friendly staff. The pupusas in particular are recommended, but the pollo is also stellar. Would...
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- Superb72 Reviews4.9
Grumpy's Sports Pub
216 E Gate Dr, Aiken, SC 29803First visit was the Friday of Labor Day weekend we got there just before six. Hostess gave us choice of seating and waitress was prompt and attentive. The...
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- Good189 Reviews4.1
Variety Restaurant
921 York St NE, Aiken, SC 29801Doesn't look very fancy from the outside but what a fabulous meal we had. I had the deviled crab dinner with baked potato and salad. Everything was...
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- Good122 Reviews4.2
American Restaurants
American in Aiken
O'Charley’s Restaurant & Bar
168 S Aiken Ln #300, Aiken, SC 29803Great atmosphere, good food, and the staff does a great job of maintaining a clean environment. They are currently understaffed and hiring, so they are...
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- Good195 Reviews3.7
Aiken Brewing Company
140 Laurens St SW, Aiken, SC 298011st visit was tonight with friends. Was kinda odd at first as I wasn't sure if there was any Service outside so I went to the bar and confirmed I could...
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- Good162 Reviews3.9
City Billiards
208 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801Wife and I had dinner at City Billiards on 8/25/21. The Chicago Mobster burger was outstanding! Great sides (tots for her, o-rings for me) and our server was...
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- Good129 Reviews4.1
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Aiken
The Pizza Joint
125 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801Great staff and great food can't ask for a better place to hang out with guy's and have a beer. Take the family and just enjoy the food and...
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- Good177 Reviews3.7
Ferrando's Italian Pizzeria
152 S Aiken Ln, Aiken, SC 29803Definitely a gem of a place. They have a sign on the door something to the effect of give us a try instead of the chains and they certainly live up to that...
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- Good154 Reviews3.8
Marco's Pizza
443 Silver Bluff Rd, Aiken, SC 29803I really love Marco's pizza and it is my #1 choice when wanting a delicious pizza. Unfortunately the store nearest my place stop offering spinach as a...
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- Good105 Reviews3.7
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Aiken
Mexican Restaurant Las Palmas
3016 Wagener Rd, Aiken, SC 29801Dont judge a book by its cover! Most would drive by because its obviously in a retired gas station. However its a pleasant clean dining experience and best of...
- Superb79 Reviews4.6
Diablo's Southwest Grill
3553 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801It reminded me of Moe's a little bit. But it was still really good good environment to eat in and clean had a really good time burrito chicken ghost...
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- Good130 Reviews3.9
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Aiken
Jade of China
1014 Pine Log Rd C, Aiken, SC 29803I went at 5:30 on a Sunday. Standard Chinese interior. Welcomed & seated by hostess who took drink order ( hot tea). There were 6 other tables full. I...
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- Good123 Reviews4
Eastern Buffet
190 Aiken Mall Dr SW, Aiken, SC 29803I rate it 3 stars souly for the cheesy effort put into the decor. All I went for was the wontons... not thrilled. Overall their atmosphere was good, waitress...
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- Good142 Reviews3.7
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Aiken
Jimmy John's
1412 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803These guys KNOW fast and fresh. They have impeccable service and are friendly and remember us! We buy day old bread and its still so fresh and good. The...
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- Good96 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Aiken
Mj's Genesis Seafood And More
1310 Williston Rd, Aiken, SC 29803My husband told me that he was no longer in love with me. He moved out of the house and into another woman’s home” I was heart broken when my husband of...
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- Superb79 Reviews4.3
Captain D's
1907 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803Yet I'm not a fan of fast food as far as fast seafood goes but there was good my wife likes it not saying but I'll be rushing back and it's...
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- Good117 Reviews3.5
Palmetto Seafood Bar & Grill
119 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC 29801Great addition to a precious downtown! From the second you walk in the door you are made to feel welcome. The food and service were simply wonderful and at...
- Superb30 Reviews4.7
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Aiken
McDonald's
102 W Frontage Rd, Aiken, SC 29805Driving from Atlanta in the middle of the night, this was the FIRST location that was actually opened!!! I was so grateful to be able to grab a hot mocha to...
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- Good138 Reviews3.4
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Aiken
Ferrando's Italian Pizzeria
3555 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801With 1 cook, 1 prep, and 1 waitress... Service was still spot on. Food was delicious. Props to the waitress who had a restaurant mostly full and managed...
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- Average139 Reviews3
Acropolis Pizza Restaurant
1647 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801This is one of those "hidden gems" that we locals use to show off to visitors.The food is, without exception, outstanding. My personal favorites are...
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- Good62 Reviews3.8
Macaluso's & Co. Italian Restaurant
135 York St SE, Aiken, SC 29801The food was well prepared and delivered in a timely fashion. The restaurant was clean and well decorated. The servers were professional and not too familiar....
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- Good31 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Aiken
Pat's Sub Shop
728 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803If you've havent tried this place out I recommend you do. This place and a few others are one of the best sandwich shops I've ever been to....
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- Good82 Reviews4
Just Julie’s
943 Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803Although Just Julie's has been around for some time, we never really 'saw' it nestled among the other shops. If it hadn't been for a visit...
- Superb19 Reviews4.3
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Aiken
Little Howie's of Aiken
103 Williamsburg St SE, Aiken, SC 29801The traditional fish fry, and then some. Expect a lot of fried goodies, a lot of value, and a little of the tight-knit charm of Upstate South Carolina. Just...
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- Good106 Reviews4
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
1725 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803Really enjoy this place and they always have a crowd. The biggest complaint is at lunch it takes forever to get through the line because of so many people...
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- Good117 Reviews3.5
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Aiken
Sakura Japanese Steak House
1913 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803I absolutely loved the main course! They were very accommodating with my allergies. The chef was super sweet and entertaining. The only complaints I have is...
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- Good139 Reviews4
Tokyo Grill
3555 Richland Ave W # 154, Aiken, SC 29801I can't get enough of this place. Food is delicious and you are given HUGE portions. The only issue with this place can be the wait times. The food is too...
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- Good97 Reviews4
Hibachi House
246 E Gate Dr, Aiken, SC 29803I love this restaurant. They are so nice and pretty much know me by name. I call them and in less than 10 minutes my meal is ready for me to pick up. The food...
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- Good70 Reviews3.8