Restaurants in Seneca

“Great coffee and very nice staff. Workspace/lounge upstairs. This is the best coffee and espresso in Seneca.”

“We eat here typically for lunch every other week and it’s always consistently delicious, fast and affordable. Stopped by for dinner tonight and again hot, delicious and fast cost was as expected for 2 meals and 2 sodas. The staff are always so kind and attentive. If you’re looking for family friendly their brightly colored dining room makes for a fun dining experience. I highly encourage everyone to try them out.”

“Always a nice meal here. Our server Hali was very attentive and helpful. We skipped apps, and our salads were fresh and tasty. My 7oz filet was cooked perfectly (blue, the way I like it, and few restaurants get it right). The risotto was creamy and the broccoli rabe was nicely seasoned and not over cooked. The Cab Franc paired perfectly with my entree. My partner got the swordfish that was also perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The chips and guacamole really didn’t add anything to the dish, however, but it was fine. The dry Riesling was a nice pairing with this. We were seated not too far from the bar area. We forgot about Jazz on the Ally Thursday nights so it was packed and the bar area started to become very loud. Unfortunately there are quite a few privileged people in this area that feel being publicly drunk and obnoxiously loud is acceptable, even in a nicer restaurant. This isn’t the restaurants’ fault but it certainly impacts the quality of the atmosphere. Even Hali offered us a free dessert to make up for the interruption it caused, but we paid for our desserts anyway. We did suggest that there be automatic sliding doors fitted so that the noise could be contained in the bar area leaving the diners to enjoy their meals. Our desserts were also delightful. We had the banana brûlée and strawberry brûlée. Overall it was a very nice meal with very good service (which is hard to come by in this area).”

“Great food, beverages and service. Outdoor seating was perfect for our family.”

“Great service and food . Coffee cup always full ! Omelette’s great , portions beat others similar pricing in area … know how to cook grits!”

“the spot for the greatest service from the greatest people. value included. 11/10 recommend. if you know, you go.”

“Excellent food!! Family run! Great family!!”

“I have eaten here many times since 1998 when they were in the old location. The first time we tried the place we were here looking for a lake house to buy and the entire family voted to come back the next night... and the following night. Three meals in three days. Over the years we have gotten to know many of the wait staff and have never had a disappointing meal. We have carried as many as 10 friends over at one time and have always been treated like family. Most of the time it's just the two of us, or maybe us with one couple. Frank I(the owner) s a real live character who we have watched go from a young black haired guy to a grey haired gentleman. We have seen his kids take responsibility and provide excellent service fitting the real NY Italian tradition that Frank brought here from the Empire State. The food is as good as any Italian you will experience. The sauces are fresh, the breads are fresh, the ingredients for every dish are top level... They make their all their sauces, etc fresh in the morning. The only thing they do not make is the pasta, and that's pretty easy to pick up... and a pain to make, so no problem. Expect a bit of a wait if you don't have reservations. There is some seating up front and you will likely have a lot of company to engage with. The place is popular... very popular. They have great desserts too. Obviously made with attention to detail. I love their Tiramisu and think is is the best I have had, period. The menu changes over time, so it's difficult to say what is the best dish. They had a Sicilian Trio of three pasta dishes for a while. If it ever pops up on the menu again, try it. The bar is a fun place to sit and eat if you prefer to eat rather than waiting for a table. They make great drinks, and they have a good wince list. If you see Frank, invite him over for a drink and he will join you if he's not too busy. I used to have a count of how many times we have eaten there... at about 150 I quit counting. Definitely this is the single most popular place on our list. Frank once told me to come by sometime and he would open a nice bottle of wine with me and my wife. We haven't caught him on a quiet night yet, but I'm certain he was serious. I can't say enough nice things about the place. It's great food, super service, casual atmosphere... A perfect "go to" restaurant that is good enough for special occasions and casual enough for an impromptu dinner after a day on the lake. Yes, we did build a lake house as a second home in 1999. After retiring in 2014, we build a second Lake place selling the first place and our home in Atlanta. So now we can eat at Paesano's on a weekday...”

“They are always attentive and ready to assist when I go in here✅✅✅ I didn't eat there. For anyone who appreciate a Mead, they have some”

“My friends who live in Seneca took me here and we got the Taste of Seoul meal. The food was excellent, the service was great, the atmosphere was very relaxed and comfortable. I really loved the Beef Bulgogi, the JapChai noodles, the Banchan, and the Pork Mandu dumplings. The sauces that came with the meal were also excellent. It was nice to have people with me who knew what each thing was, but the menu had many explanations with pictures as well. I would go there again and again if I lived in the area.”

“Best Burger and Tots in town!! Owner and staff are super nice and very welcoming!!”

“My fiance and I stopped in last night for a quick bite and a little country music bingo. We ended up leaving having one of the most fun nights I can remember. The atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming, from the staff to the customers. We were only expecting to stay an hour but ended up staying most of the night. yall treated and made us feel like we'd been coming there forever. im sad we're leaving for our next contract but if we ever come through this area again, we will absolutely be back- i just wish we'd found yall sooner! Thank you for the yummy food, the wonderful southern hospitality, the endless laughs and amazing little memory we got to make on one of our last nights here!!! Tyler, I wish you and your crew much success, you have a great little spot and amazing people there!!! ❤️👌”

“Growing up in Anderson County I have ate Little Pigs there forever. I know they not the same owners or anything but after moving to Seneca 5 months ago I am blown away on how much better Little Pigs in Seneca is. Definitely no comparison and now cant get enough of Little Pigs in Seneca.”

“BEST MEXICAN FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE [Original] BEST MEXICAN FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE”

“Absolutely so good!! We have ordered cookie cakes and cookies and it has never disappointed us! The cookie cakes aren’t hard but a perfect consistency of soft and gooey! Always makes good left overs too!!! 1000/100!”

“My boys loved this place! They enjoyed their glazed donuts & pizza pretzels! We also got the Peanut’s Butter Pie doughnut (weekly special) & 2 powdered donuts. The doughnuts are freshly made. It was neat to see the cooks in the back making them. You can tell the staff works really hard. The young lady at the window was welcoming, friendly, & sweet. She was also very patient with us while we decided what to get & ended up placing two orders. The atmosphere is laid back & we felt welcomed. I liked seeing the other food trucks there too. Options to shop are always fun! They had a coffee truck right beside them & I will be trying them out next too. We had won the Facebook giveaway & received the half dozen glazed. I think that is brilliant as not only does that give back to the community, it is a smart marketing strategy! I wanted to get pictures to share, but my boys didn’t waste any time digging in. This was a nice treat. We will be back very often!”

“This is my all time favorite coffee place! The drinks and the food are absolutely delicious! My all time favorite drink is the Cinnamon Snow Cap😍 The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Plus it's a great place to sit and chat with friends. Can not recommend this place enough!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Best Old Fashion ever! Friendly staff!”

“Love the food and service!”

“Great food! McKenzie, our waitress was amazing! Will definitely be back!”

“Horrible service, way too hot inside and both of us got sick when we got home. Great location and the place looks nice but thats where it ends.”

“Joy was the most amazing person we've ever met! The restaurant was super accommodating! Tuck you so much for making our lake hartwell experience great!”

“This is by far the best baker and bakery in Seneca, SC. Tina is absolutely delightful and a pleasure to do business with. She went above and beyond which is seldom seen today. You will not be disappointed whether you are ordering a sweet pie; dessert or quiche. All of their delectables are to die for! A hidden gem!”

“My dad and I decided to try this place out and we were not disappointed! The food was amazing, the drinks were good, and we were in and out in about 30 minutes. I can’t wait to go back!!!”

“Casual spot where locals and travelers hang out. Love the karaoke.”

“I just tried their new restaurant in Six Mile and they are awesome. If you haven't been there, a definite must try.”

“We are visiting the area for a wedding and sadly live almost 11 hours from here so are unable to be a regular patron. I don’t do reviews often but I just had to review this place. This was by far the best Mexican food I have had hands down anywhere. There was no doubt that the food and cocktails contained the freshest, not from a jar ingredients. The staff was quick but not pushy and friendly. Our meals were HUGE and I couldn’t believe how reasonable the prices were - I would pay more for less at home in PA. We couldn’t be more pleased with our visit. Great job to all!”

“Tree Nut and Soy Allergy. Cardamom Bakery in downtown Seneca made the most delicious and beautiful Carrot cake with Cream Cheese icing, (daughter’s favorite) that was both tree nut and soy free. Samantha at Bakery was fabulous, working with our special request, over phone and email. Can’t wait to try other options in the future. The bakery itself is adorable and definitely worth a visit.”

“Great place to chill and meet up with friends! The selection of beer and wine is great! The owners and staff are top notch! 😎”

“This place is absolutely charming, serving up delicious, hearty food. We stumbled upon it by chance while visiting our sons at Clemson University, and it’s now a “must-stop” spot whenever we’re in town.”

“We are from New Jersey and decided to see how this place held up against our northern wieners.. OMG FANTASTIC!! super delicious and the flavors were so on point. Such a great stop!”

“First time guest. Nothing but good things to say. Friendly, fast service. Top quality toppings. My new favorite pizza place, bar none! Two thumbs up! Five out of five stars. Love it, and will be coming back for more!”

“Great service and food . Coffee cup always full ! Omelette’s great , portions beat others similar pricing in area … know how to cook grits!”

“I think that I have eaten at most of the Mexican restaurants in the area and I can say hands down, this place serves the best chicken fajitas and it is not even close. From the outside this place does not stand out enough and that concerns me. Food is just outstanding, but they need more visibiity”

“Great food, great prices. Sherry ordered the House Special Hibachi, I ordered the Happy Family. Plenty of leftovers for the next day. Don't forget the Boba Tea.”

“Best people good food always a smile”

“Great place to eat. Actually serve yum yum sauce 😋
Steamed dumplings and not fried. Rice moist, flavored and not sticky. Sweet and sour chicken meaty, not all breading. Veggies and meat perfectly cooked.”

“Just wanted to comment on takeout meals, it seems to be a hit or miss. We’ve gotten meals several times and food overall was good. My complaint is the protein is so over cooked, I got a plate Thursday June 26 @ 7 pm that was scallops and chicken and the scallops were soooo over cooked that should have been thrown away and the chicken had absolutely on moisture left at all . I definitely will be back so please cook the protein with a little more attention.”

“First time guest. Nothing but good things to say. Friendly, fast service. Top quality toppings. My new favorite pizza place, bar none! Two thumbs up! Five out of five stars. Love it, and will be coming back for more!”

“super nice people, so accommodating. Humming bird cupcakes were really good.”

“First time guest. Nothing but good things to say. Friendly, fast service. Top quality toppings. My new favorite pizza place, bar none! Two thumbs up! Five out of five stars. Love it, and will be coming back for more!”

“food is always FIRE and the environment is fun. We have had multiple foods and dips on multiple occasions. Tyler was our server but the staff really worked well together and made our time awesome.”

“Good & bad.
Today was our first time trying Joe's New York Pizza. I got the Taste of Italy & my husband ordered beef ravioli w/ meat sauce.
The sauces were good, noodles cooked perfectly, and the bread knots were tasty; however, I have two complaints about my meal ... the breaded chicken patty for the chicken parm was awful & there was barely any cheese on anything (seriously, only 3-4 bites had a little cheese).
Overall, we'd order from there again, but NOT chicken parmesan.”

“Food was excellent, Service was over the top.”

“Great sandwiches would recommend. Love the sourdough bread. Self serve drink and order at counter. Your number called when food is ready. Pickle included with meal.”

“It isn't a given that someone will provide exceptional service at 5:45am, but today Seth did just that. He was cheerful and answered all of my questions. He went above and beyond to make my visit a positive experience.”

“Krispy Krunch Chicken has the best chicken in the upstate. Always freshly made. Their biscuits are freshly made throughout the day also. If you've never tried Krispy Krunch Chicken l, you need to give them a try. You won't regret it.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking in front of the store.”

“They have the best food ever! My family loves it. Food and all employees are awesome. Good portions at a good price. 😍”

“Wonderful, refreshing snow cones after a very 🔥 day! Fast and kind, professional staff! Will def be back!”

“Rainbow garden never disappoints. Every meal I have had there has been absolutely delicious and exactly what we expected. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Cute little place with a huge selection of ice cream. Lots of tables inside and a few outside. The ice creams (I had 2 different flavors in 1 cup) were creamy and delicious. The girls working there were sweet and polite. Definitely recommend!”

“The absolute best Waffle House I’ve ever been to. Wonderful, friendly staff, clean restaurant, and fast service. The food was excellent; I sat at the bar and watched the staff work as a team, like a well oiled machine. It’s truly rare in today’s time to see a team like the one I witnessed this morning. 10/10 recommend.”

“Service and food is consistently good!”

“Eat here almost every Friday. Food is really good and the staff sometimes work short handed and they work hard to take care of everyone in a timely fashion. I thank each of you for your service.”

“amazing! they were closing early and I didn't realize, worker came out and asked what I wanted. they heated up my order and made them very quickly despite being closed. we love skins!”

“Update: the Area Manager emailed me and I get a free sandwich and small fry. They made it right, so they get 5 stars.

Placed an online pickup order for a little bacon cheeseburger. No bacon. I tipped $2.00 when I placed the online order so I guess I’m out $4. Submitted a comment on their site but we’ll see.

I always get an order to go because people scraping those friggin chairs across the floor is enough to make your ears bleed.”

“First time eating there this past weekend and the food was good,service also. Very friendly staff. We will definitely go back.”

“Food was great! We got the fish tacos (yum) & 2 painkiller drinks which were fabulous!! Bartender was super friendly & knowledgeable of drinks! They took extra care of us & were very attentive. Will definitely be back!! Great location:) it really highlighted our vacation!!! Thanks Tiki Hut Grill”

“Hands down one of the best hamburgers I’ve had! Double patty ATW and we also got an order of chicken fries, covered with sauce, only $26! 10/10!”

“I had lunch there today and the server, Brett was fantastic! Friendly, funny, knowlegable, and was an excellent server. Thanks Brett, you made our day!”

“Great food and great service!!”

“Great tasting crab meat salad sandwich and perfectly prepared onion rings. Our table had a beautiful view of Marina and Lake, however meal took over an hour to be served after a 10 minute wait to be seated”

“Corey needs to find a new job. There hasn't been one time I've been inside the restaurant and he has been pleasant. He is always complaining and cussing and I don't think Ive ever seen him smile. Either get a new job or move to back of house because he throws the whole good vibe off and makes you not want to return.”

“I am very pleased with my experience with this Starbucks location on frontage road. My experience was AMAZING. This is exactly a family and a dining experience you will not forget. The coffee tastes like Christ himself came down on a cloud and touched the expresso machine. It was absolutely MYSTICAL.”

“As a wife of an engineer in the Nuclear Power industry I know first hand what it's like to live in a hotel for months on end. Many of his crew works night shift and Jim has been there himself. You get off work at 4 or 5 am and nothing is open. You can't shut your stomach off so you're left with gas station or vending machine food. Very small refrigerators in the hotel rooms so you can't stock up on much other than some deli meat and cheese. Yesterday while visiting my husband on the road, we stopped at one of our favorite places in Seneca The Spot on the Alley. They were closed, or so we thought. Just as we turned to walk away from the locked door a man came and unlocked it. He let us in and explained they were just finishing up a few renovations. He kept apologizing and if we didn't mind them cleaning up they could serve us shortly. He said they were running odd hours due to the outage and decided to get a few things done in between the busy hours. I told him we just wanted to get an appetizer as we already had dinner plans but we were hungry and it would be a few hours before we were able to eat. He served us a big bowl of queso and fresh chips. I ordered a drink from the bar and we sat and talked quietly watching them work to get things put away. So the man came back and handed us a menu and invited us to come back the next morning. Come to find out they open early for the outage workers. The Spot on the Alley opens at 5 am during outage season for night shift to be able to get something hot to eat after a long night of hardwork. I just have to mention how nice I think it is. The man did tell me he only purchased The Spot on the Alley a few months prior. We have so much respect for these little towns who host hundreds of Plant workers a few months out of the year. Not to many businesses take into account the shifts these men and women work and their sacrifices and the odd shifts often times put their good health into question. So thank you for opening early for night shift. Don't know who will see it but here's the menu.”

“Today I ordered a Standard platter for a family in Seneca. The family called to thank me and tell me how perfect everything was on the tray and order. They could tell that the team that made the order and subs paid attention to details and everything was perfect. Thank you Firehouse Subs Seneca for this awesome experience. I appreciate all the details being carried out with care. I highly recommend Firehouse Subs Seneca. 10/10”

“Ok, so our server was amazing. Patient, kind, answered questions, very sweet, attentive to the table, and helpful when an order was egregiously wrong.

Food- it all felt... Pre manufactured. First the pasta was gross. Like gummy. A burger supposed to be well-done came out very unswr-cooked. Literally raw and cold in the middle and the outside was charred. I think the grill has hot spots or was overly hot.

Bartender was on point! Made drinks extremely well.”