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.”

“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!”

“The Willcox is a local gem and wonderful place to stay! The atmosphere is charming, historic and moody, creating a relaxing and unique experience for any age. The premium suite was very comfortable, with plenty of thoughtful details, and they offer great accommodations for dogs—welcome bag and all! The customer service and waitstaff is excellent—attentive and friendly. The food is incredible, but the highlight was the Butterscotch Budino. It’s the best dessert I’ve ever had. (You have to try it, no matter how full you are.) Whether you’re looking for a staycation or passing through Aiken, don’t pass on The Willcox.”

“Excellent food at an excellent price! I definitely enjoy the place.
Great food at a great price! Definitely enjoy the place.

Highly recommended”

“TAJ AIKEN is easily a favorite of ours—it’s my husband’s favorite restaurant in town! The atmosphere is welcoming and intimate with decor that adds to the experience. The food is bursting with flavor! Every dish we’ve tried has been fantastic and we’re excited to work our way through the menu. Be patient with the service, as waitstaff can be busy. A must-visit for anyone who loves authentic, delicious Indian cuisine!”

“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.”

“What a great place. Kaylee was a great host. Brad and Chef Sam were excellent. We had full harvest apple salad with buffalo fried chicken and the ‘Kate the Great’ brisket burnt ends sausage with onion rings. We enjoyed the Pinot Grigio and a flight of beer. If you are in the Aiken, SC area you need to stop by and enjoy the local flavor.”

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

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

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

“Best food around! Highly recommend!”

“Smoothie Groove is a Must Try! I tried the vegan burger and had to go back a third time. Hands down, it was the best vegan burger I’ve ever eaten!

Definitely will be back and recommend to family and friends.”

“Partner and I loved it when we went. It felt so nice to eat something delicious that didn't make us feel horrible afterwards. Was hoping to catch the classes but car trouble. efinitely be back though.”

““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”

“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”

“If you leave hungry or thirsty, it's your own fault! On my most recent visit, I enjoyed the Japanese Old-fashioned and the Cloudy Strawberry Sake. Both complimented the food nicely (sweet/salty combination). The Spring Roll Salad was just so "pretty," and the Pork Fried Rice special was out of this world! Thank you to Chef Chad and company!!!”

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

“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!”

“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”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

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

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

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

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

“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!!”

“The food was above average 👍”

“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.”

“Awesome cheesecake ice cream flavors.”

“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.”

“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 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 and food! Will be back!”

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

“Enjoyed good food, service was good and friendly server”

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“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!”

“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 😭”

“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.”

“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.😍”

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

“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!”

“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 .”

“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!!”

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

“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!”

“I am so glad to have Chicken Salad Chick in Aiken. I have eaten here four times since they opened. Although they are working out kinks, I had wonderful service and the food is always delicious. I enjoy the trio with 3 scoops of your choice. The pimento cheese is good as well.”

“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!”

“Good food and good 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!”

“Their steaks are hands down one of the best I have eaten. The atmosphere and service was top notch. A little pricey but for good food and great service, it's very much worth it and their serving sizes were big. You definitely will not leave hungry”

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

“Adi was very professional and nice. She gave us insight on your new menu item the firecracker steak and shrimp and we tried it and loved it. We will be returning soon for more smile. Give her a promotion or a raise or whatever it is she wants . Thank you again for a great experience”

“Food and people are awesome”

“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!!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

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

“Great staff, great cocktails, great food.”

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

“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!”

“Great food, but it took a long time to place our order. I got my drink quickly, but when the rest of my party showed, the server was nowhere to be found for about 10 minutes. Someone else took over our table and she was great.”

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

“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 ❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️”

“Great Pizza and Atmosphere!”

“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!”

“I haven’t had any issues and I visit at least 3-4 times a month, sometimes 2 days in one week. Good price for wings compared to many other places and the wings or cooked like I love them (no soggy chicken skin) where I don’t even have to ask to be cooked hard. Tried the hibachi meal once and it was really good. Too much to eat in one sitting or day for me so absolutely no complaints. Some days they are pretty busy and I have to wait for my order and some days I’m in and out. I plan to try the Boba Mill Tea next visit and hope it’s as good as the food.
OAN:Per one of SCDA Food Inspector, friend and former coworker, the restaurant is really good at having the kitchen clean. I know that can change at anytime but for now they are my go to for wings & when anyone ask me about wings this is the only place I mentioned. Good prices, decent quantity and satisfying food.”

“My first time there tonight. Very good and affordable. Personable staff. 😊”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Absolutely loved it! We will be back.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

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

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

“Great Pizza and Atmosphere!”

“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!”

“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.”

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“my first time here and I will be going back! The Broccoli Cheese Soup was awesome! plenty more I'm going to try 🙂❤”

“My first time there tonight. Very good and affordable. Personable staff. 😊”

“Enjoyed good food, service was good and friendly server”

“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”