Restaurants in Clemson

“Top notch food and staff. Ask for server Jessica!”

“their four on the floor goes excellent with The Jalapinwich sandwich is the best pimento cheese sandwich I've ever tasted. Thank you for all your great suggestions and help.”

“Sam is an amazing bartender with a tremendous work ethic and table side manner. Her Amaretto Sour is frothy, delicious and invigorating. The overall service is exemplary and commendable. Will dine here again!”

“We had a medium sized group celebrating an anniversary. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the food and wines. I took home leftovers and my steak was delicious and tender even the next day. Unrelated to the restaurant, there’s a paved walking trail behind the restaurant along the lake shore that we enjoyed after our meal.”

“We went to Calhoun Corners for our anniversary dinner and it was absolutely incredible. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. Our waitress, who had only been in the area for two weeks, was so kind and friendly, offering great suggestions throughout the night.

We started with the escargot and stuffed mushrooms, both were delicious, and the fresh, hot, buttery bread was irresistible. For our main courses, I had the beef Wellington, perfectly cooked and flavorful, while my wife’s favorite of the night was the prime rib. Everything was prepared beautifully and tasted amazing.

Our waitress even took the time to give us other dining recommendations in the area since we are visiting. Overall, it was an unforgettable anniversary dinner and we can’t recommend Calhoun Corners enough.”

“Mary was our waitress and she was very kind and helpful. My girlfriend isn’t a sushi eater so she took the time to find exactly what she wanted and my gf ended up loving it. Give her a raise Tokyo! ☺️🙏”

“I've seen my fair share of insane things here.”

“This is our go to place to stay when visiting Clemson. The staff is always friendly and willing to help accommodate every situation. Pets are treated just as welcome, they understand they are part of the family too. The rooms are sized perfectly to stretch out but still small enough to be cozy.”

“Some of the prices are confusing, but they also have a menu with sushi rolls that are all 4.50 each. I got 2 pepperwood rolls and a soda. Bars aren't really my thing as far as atmosphere, but when I went, it wasn't too bad.”

“very friendly waitress 😀she was kind and helpful”

“Great restaurant! I got the Tonkatsu Kimchi and really enjoyed it. Great service too”

“I already thought that Handel’s make some of the best ice cream I’ve tasted, but today Handel’s lived up to its family friendly, good customer reputation in a big way. A young counter person made a minor understandable order taking error. When she fixed her mistake, she did it pleasantly and with a smile before refusing the additional payment that was due. In fact, she declined my offer of payment several times.
I live at a bit of a distance, but I am going to be a loyal, repeat customer.”

“Elizabeth was our server.”

“Great people with great products! HIGHLY recommend!”

“We dropped in with about twenty people after a wrestling tournament on Saturday February the first and the employees and manager were awesome. Very accommodating and patient and helpful. The pizzas we ordered were delicious. One of our little wrestlers caused a spill and the manager was right out and helped clean up. I will definitely be back when we come back here”

“Amazing food! If you’re looking for authentic Asian food in the Clemson/Seneca area this is the place to go. I have ordered many different menu items and they never disappoint.”

“Great to return to Clemson for some homemade ice cream. Wide variety of flavors, but Peach Ice Cream, with generous chunks of peaches is always my choice. Have to buy some of their famous Bleu Cheese for later consumption.”

“Found a cute little El Salvador restaurant in Clemson. It's called Pupuseria La Estrella Clemson. The entire staff are absolutely Amazing 😍, loved the wait staff(Daniela), the food and the atmosphere 😀. I'm definitely going back again. Daniela, Thanks for the fabulous tremisu cake, it was delicious 😋. On a scale of 1(worst) to 10(best), they are an 11(mind blowing delicious) !!! Definitely a favorite place to eat at !!”

“One of Clemson’s newest gems! Good food, friendly service, relaxing atmosphere and great place to catch a game. I'll definitely be back!”

“Everything about All In from the coffee to the sweets to the sandwiches..staff and atmosphere is wonderful!!”

“In town visiting and stopped by for a treat! Absolutely the best ice cream! They have something for everyone! Andee and her staff are AWESOME! If you’re in Clemson stop by and support local! Trust me you won’t be disappointed!”

“Best pizza in the area. Not cheap but well worth the price.”

“Love this place!! Haven’t had a dish I didn’t love! Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole are my favorite! I hope to try the flan next time!”

“Had lunch today with my wife. The sandwiches were Excellent My wife had the Reedy Rueben and she said that her sandwich was the best that she ever had. I had the Italian sandwich and it was delicious and the best that I have ever had!! The staff was very polite and courteous. We will definitely be back!!”

“We sat at the bar and enjoyed our conversation with the clemson Senior, Lauren. The food and drinks were superb.”

“Sunnyside Cafe was the perfect place for my daughters baby shower today! Excellent food, quality service & Crystal was amazing to work with! My 20 guests had a wonderful experience and I highly recommend SunnySide!”

“Nostalgic hamburger joint. Older clientele will remember when this was the norm and younger clientele can experience how things were when life was a lot slower pace.”

“went by boat Saturday. excellent pizza. a lot of toppings. everything was perfect. very polite employees. quick service. plenty of dock parking in individual slips. came with our dog. shaded covered patio with outdoor ceiling fans. very comfortable.”

“Teresa was the best! Give her a promotion!”

“I love eating here. The pizza is so good and aways fresh. Destiny was my server and she is awesome! Ask for her and be prepared to be amazed! Destiny is awesome!”

“Staff were very friendly. Burgers were excellent.”

“Absolutely delicious, fresh food! Scratch made with quality ingredients and an awesome staff as well! A MUST try!”

“Alright, buckle up for a dad-tastic review of Groucho's Deli in Clemson, SC!When I first strolled into Groucho's Deli, I thought I'd accidentally walked onto the set of a feel-good American sitcom. The atmosphere was as warm as the toasties they serve, and let me tell you, those sandwiches are hotter than a Clemson tailgate in August!Now, I'm a simple man. I like my football games loud, my dad jokes corny, and my deli meats thicker than a Clemson playbook. And Groucho's? They deliver on all fronts. Their STP Dipper is the real MVP – it's stacked higher than Dabo Sweeney's list of accolades, and just as impressive.Speaking of impressive, you know what's not a joke? The flavor explosion in their Apollo Dipper. It's like a touchdown dance in your mouth – and folks, it scores every time. I mean, if a sandwich could win a championship ring, this one would have a hand full of them.The staff at Groucho's are friendlier than a neighbor with a boat and more helpful than a pocket on a shirt. They treat you like family, which is great because, at my age, I need all the relatives I can remember!And let's talk about the décor. It's got more orange than a Florida orange grove at sunrise. I half-expected the Tiger mascot to come waltzing through the door asking for a pickle on the side.Now, I'm not saying I come here often, but let's just say I've got a usual spot, and it's not on the couch for game day. It's right here at Groucho's, where every bite feels like a win against our rivals.In conclusion, if you're looking for a place that combines the charm of Clemson with the comfort of a dad joke that lands just right, then Groucho's Deli is your spot. It's the kind of place that makes you want to settle in, crack a dad joke or two, and savor every bite like it's the last play of the game. Go Tigers, and go Groucho's! ??”

“this has got to be the best tacos in Clemson 6 Mile or Central and where else can you get tacos for a 1.25 every Tuesday please check them out”

“Best bartenders in town. Pretty much the only bar for adults in Clemson.”

“The employees are super friendly and helpful The hot dogs are delicious, Thanks.”

“Amazing food and service!! Chef Eric Pollard’s food is amazing”

“Went here for my birthday. Menu has something for everyone. The sushi was so fresh! We all loved our meals. This is definitely a place I’d return! Thank you all for the kind service and friendly atmosphere!”

“Best sauce I've had on a pizza, it doesn't make me sick to my stomach after having it. My favorite crust by far is the calicrust and the old world peperoni is definitely in my top favorite toppings. And most everything is made from scratch too, it's really worth giving it a try if you haven't yet!

Vegetarian options: You can have all veggie based toppings or crust aside from the cheese, it's dairy based.”

“Well this is just a little funny story, we were visiting family in Georgia and my sister decided to surprise my nephew with Panda so she looked it up and it gave her this one but she didn't notice that this is a university's panda and so we headed to it.. getting there she paid for parking which I told her that maybe it was going to be closed because it was a weekend inside a university and low and behold, yes it was but we didn't find out until she had paid for parking and went in, Google maps got it wrong because it said that it was open. Then she looked up to see if there was another one and yes there was and closer than where we went to so we just laughed at her and headed to that one and my nephew got his Panda.”

“Very good 😊 Recommended good friendly service”

“It's good, if not a little plain (seriously, consider bringing some seasoning). A bit expensive though, with a relatively small meal usually running you for about ten bucks.”

“So amazing my first time there and staff were so wonderful food was delish and fresh ! I will be bak very soon! Thank u !”

“This is the Starbucks in Ingles, not those slackers downtown. I will honestly not go back there after going numerous times and always having to have my drink re-made. I <3 this one though. ;)”

“As a former student athlete, I would have spent all my little Pell Grant money at this place! ? fortunately this place was not around when I attended Clemson!If you are looking for something lite give this place a chance.”

“Stopped in today on our visit to Clemson. Excellent coffee and great service!”

“I mean the service is good enough anywhere I have went, but the food and shakes are my favorite "fast food" of anywhere I have ever been ever. JUST GO and get a oreo milkshake!! Service could always use work in a college town. But that's ok.”

“Great college bar! Must come here.”

“Best Food Service Ever (just a little expensive but GOOD valuable customer service)!!!! I recommend anyone to go there rather than all Starbucks shops oncampus. Because, I’d tried to pay cash for the first time there, but they said no, and I did the same thing for this place and they were so humble and nice that they gave everything I’d needed for FREE ?”

“So glad this place is still here!!! Used to come all the time when I was at Clemson! Best calzone I’ve had in a looooong time and still a family setting like no other!! Highly recommend!!!”

“This is a place where you only come because the food is decent, not great, just decent. It seems they have the interior, of the restaurant, so you don't want to sit down to eat. When you walk in, you're greeted with stares from the customers and a, "Hi, can I help you? Did you place an order?" From the little lady from the counter. You can see how hard they work to deliver, fresh, meals to their customers. They do stride for the best outcome in each aspect of their services. I do recommend this quaint little Asian restaurant.”

“Stopped by TD’s Food and Drink in downtown Clemson during a road trip, and it’s the go-to spot before a game, buzzing with Clemson spirit right next to campus!

This lively student dive bar delivers high energy and a perfect pre-game vibe. The wings were a standout, packed with flavor and cooked just right. The sandwiches were delicious too, hearty and great for a casual lunch. My wife and I shared a pitcher of “The Tiger” (orange vodka, Sprite, and orange juice), a fun, citrusy drink that was a hit with our table and new friends we made among Clemson students and alumni - such a great community feel!

That said, the dive bar atmosphere - loud, crowded, and unpolished - might not suit everyone, though it’s part of the charm if you’re here for the game-day hype. Service was solid but a bit stretched during the busy lunch rush. If you’re looking for tasty bar food and the heart of Clemson’s pre-game excitement, TD’s is the place to be. Go Tigers!”

“We came in Friday November 25 at 6:30ish. Whoever was working the counter and running food was amazing! We have four crazy kids and they got the order perfect. Very helpful, very yummy. Will definitely come back.”

“Strawberry lemonade was a refreshing choice on a hot day. Also, my dog liked his first puppoccino.”

“Pizza was good, but not great. The girl that served appeared to be the only one working. She was cooking and serving customers. She was doing a great job but obviously overwhelmed. Management needs to improve.”

“I wo t judge this one place on corporate set prices. But if I did they would be a negative number. Not even 0. But people pay it, so here we are. As far as specifically this place. I like them. They are nice and clean enough. Food is good. Also no idea why but they DO NOT HAVE MUSHROOMS AT THIS LOCATION EVER. They never have. 5 stars if the manager fixes that. It would outweigh the slight other issues. Again, if price based review, it would be a negative 50. But that is set by corporate as far as I know. So 4 stars is for things specific to this one. I love the oreo milk shake!”

“They only had one rosemary parm left and we ordered two on DoorDash . They gave us a cookie and a sweet note saying they only had one rosemary loaf left, so the cookie was free. They even said sorry! As someone who works in food, I GET IT, and that was such a sweet note to receive. I hope you have a cold pillow every night and every light is green when you come to it.”

“Great food, better service.”

“Every time I’m in Clemson, Tiger Town Tavern is my go-to. The staff is incredible — always friendly, attentive, and keeping things safe and fun. You can feel the love and effort the management and owners put into this place. It’s more than a bar — it’s a Clemson staple where everyone feels like family. Can’t wait to come back!”

“I ate at ESSO Club on Saturday night for my first time and I for sure want to come back... I had the Ribeye Steak Quesadilla and it was yummy !!”

“Food is always good and the service is always great”

“Idk what the smell was but it was awful as soon as you walk in. Service was great & the food was okay. I just couldn’t get past the smell of the restaurant. Really ruined the whole experience.”

“Super yummy coffee! The turtle is my favorite, hot and iced. Great atmosphere.”

“Amazing service, the establishment has such a welcoming outside environment which is perfect for having a drink and catching up with friends. They really display their love for the Clemson tigers through their color scheme, murals, and events happening weekly. Wouldn’t want to relax during the day or enjoy my night anywhere else!”

“The food is very good with big portions. I particularly like the Philly cheese steak. Beer and drinks are reasonably priced. Service is great, I sit at the bar if I'm by myself, but never had a problem getting a table.”

“Huge shout out to the crew today. I went through around 12 today I believe it was. It was busy but they handled it very well. Great burger as always, and awesome job to Shannon I believe her name was. The manager on staff. I know this burger king is usually short of staff. But today they seemed to manage well! Thanks for a good fresh lunch”

“It was a nice evening. Perfect weather, so we sat outside. Immediately, a nice guy came out and took our drink order, and then a sweet lady came with a basket of chips and really good mild salsa. After asking her for a couple more minutes, she took our order. A couple more couples were seated as well as two families of four.

Food was being brought out to the other couples, then the families. Dessert brought to one person, then that family left. Another server stopped and asked if we had gotten our food or needed anything. The hubby said no food yet, but please, another cola. We confirmed what we ordered and he said it would be right out. Minutes later we rec'd our food.
The Mexican Street Tacos we ordered with the steak (not ground beef) and flour (not corn) tortillas. They were seasoned perfectly and topped with diced white onions and fresh cilantro. Lime wedges were on the plate and you had a choice of beans or rice. Their refried beans were creamy and slightly seasoned. We also had a side of their corn salad. Love Mexican corn salad, a simple dish of kernel corn drizzled with mayonnaise, parmesan, and a dash of most likely, Tajín seasoning.

Not sure where the hiccup was with service, but the meal was definitely tasty and worth the wait. BTW, we never once inquired about the whereabouts of our food. It was the server bringing out food at the other tables.”

“Above and beyond. Me and my baby come very often, we both enjoy the food.
Service is excellent. Affordable prices.

Highly recommend :)”