Restaurants in Aiken
Best Restaurants
“We love coming here! Delicious food, good, friendly service. Get there earlier, they fill up pretty quickly. The lamb and goat are Halal, fyi.Vegetarian options: Gobi 65”
“A friend and I drove from Columbia to celebrate our birthdays. We were treated royally! The service was impeccable and the food and drinks were amazing. The BLT was probably the best I’ve ever had. The Calamari was the most tender and delicious. Everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back and try more!”
“Came here for brunch. My iced thai latte was perfect. The bees knees and the hot chick were both really good! The staff was kind and efficient. Highly recommend over the other spots in town.”
“We were told about this spot the Aiken Fish House,it took us an hour to get here but it was worth the drive. It’s in a shopping center with a large amount of parking, we arrived about 6:00 Saturday afternoon with no reservations.The wait was only about 8 or 9 minutes. The staff was very friendly as well as the customers. We had Dana as our waitress and she did a phenomenal job with helping us to decide what we would order. We ordered blackened alligator tail as our appetizer. The hubby had the Seafood platter which was enough for two and I ordered the fish & shrimp with two sides. Everything was delicious and seasoned so well. I don’t like bland food without seasoning. The chef’s took there time and cooked with love it was good. We also tried an oyster shot which was a little spicy but different. All in all we enjoyed the experience.”
“I cannot begin to express how amazing this place is! I made a reservation for my husband’s birthday and the dinner was beyond perfect. The service was top tier and I wish I could remember the name of our waitress but honestly the entire staff plays a part in the experience of this restaurant and they are all excellent. The meatballs are out of this world, my husband had the baked rigatoni with chicken parm and he licked the plate clean. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, we will be back!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“The staff are very accommodating. Our server could nor have been any more professional. The entire experience was delightful. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.”
“I moved to Bamberg County S.C. from Northern Ky and decided to try out for takeout and I could’ve been so happy in stopping … got fresh salmon and crab legs to cook at home and superb. I definitely will be buying seafood only from here.”
“The absolute, closest you will come to authentic ramen in the Aiken area. The service was average, but the food and appetizers are really on point. This is more of a tapas style restaurant, food comes in small bowls, except for the delicious ramen. The only ding that I gave, was no beer or liquor license and we had to drink soft drinks and tea with our meal. Other people had glasses and bottles of wine, and when we asked, they said it was BYOB until they got their liquor license. I would love to see sushi here. I highly recommend Red Door.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We had our first visit to The Feed Sack. Maddie was our server, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered us a great dessert suggestion. I had the Ribeye, it was beyond delicious. My hubby had the short ribs and enjoyed every bite. The decor is so interesting and they had a live pianist that we really enjoyed. We will definitely be back.”
“This was our first time here after it was recommended by friends. Nice sandwich shop and the staff was friendly. I had The Palmetto: marinated roast beef, bacon and Swiss on a grilled sourdough with au jus (I didn't get the red wine mushrooms). It was basically a French Dip but with the addition of bacon, and we all know bacon makes everything better! It was very good as was the side of onion rings. My better half had The Whaley (tuna fish) and did not find it tasty, but she did enjoy the waffle fries.Parking: Typical Lauren's Street parking, depends on day and time but if you're patient you'll find a spot.”
“Great service and nice atmosphere. The food is delicious with so many options. They have a huge variety of beers, wines, and fun drinks. We ordered most of the appetizers, which were all amazing. The pork chop is out of this world. We've been several times for various meals, and always leave smiling!”
“We absolutely love the food, it’s always a 10/10!But the service is alwaysssss trash.We always have to sit and wait forever to get cheese dip, drinks, or even boxes to take our leftovers home. While the workers are talking to eachother or straight up ignoring our table.This place could easily be the best around if the service was better!”
“What can I say...These guys have..HANDS DOWN.. the best food in all of SOUTH CAROLINA, POSSIBLY AMERICA!! Especially love their tamales and quesabirrias but everything I've had so far is amazing. ❤️❤️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!!”
“We love coming here! Delicious food, good, friendly service. Get there earlier, they fill up pretty quickly. The lamb and goat are Halal, fyi.Vegetarian options: Gobi 65”
“A friend and I drove from Columbia to celebrate our birthdays. We were treated royally! The service was impeccable and the food and drinks were amazing. The BLT was probably the best I’ve ever had. The Calamari was the most tender and delicious. Everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back and try more!”
“Casual dining with beautifully painted wall murals. The chicken tamale had green beans and was wrapped in banana leaf which you tasted in the mildly seasoned tamale. My hubby had the pork ribs in green sauce (We had to take some green sauce home) and I had the grilled chicken breast (huge). Both served with beans and rice, which are similar to cajun red beans - especially when you add the rice to them. Peruvian food, who knew?”
“Amazing,high-quality food. Nothing else like it. Leaves you full and happy. Will be back often. Bonus Herbal and holistic products very knowledgeable,friendly staff. One of a kind ”
“I normally like to describe things in a decent amount of detail, but I still haven't come to terms with how good the food here was. Had 4 tacos with 4 different meats. I mainly want to comment on the pastor - it was absolutely incredible. Some amazing (actually spicy) salsas in the salsa bar, very attentive service. Absolutely swing by and grab some food, you won't regret it in the slightest.”
“My husband and daughter… 12 year old… preteen.. just ate at the Metro. My preteen texted me to add a review for Skylar. She said Skylar was so sweet and was quick to get anything they needed. If my preteen daughter is saying something nice… then Skylar must be absolutely AMAZING!!!!! WOW! This mom is impressed!!! Thank you Skylar!”
“We went tonight (2 adults and 4 kids) it was my first time though my husband and son have been before. I am picky and let me say I loved everything I tried! I didn’t get to try everything I wanted (due to being too full) but I’ll try those other items next time. It didn’t seem that they were out of anything as I’ve seen some complain of during busier times. We got there right at 6:30 pm. Being a Friday night they were packed and we felt lucky to get a parking spot when someone was backing out. We waited in line for about 10-15 minutes before it was our turn at the cashier to pay. Being a party of 6 we were lucky enough to snatch up someone’s table when they were leaving. I’d love to go when it’s not so busy but don’t see that happening sadly. We live 45 minutes away so we won’t be able to go often unfortunately, but definitely hope to go at least monthly because it’s that good it’s worth the drive. The squash casserole was my absolute favorite! The bbq and the original sauce was amazing. They have lots of sauces to choose from but I didn’t try any others. Loved the banana pudding although it didn’t have bananas in it. Being in a super busy packed place is a little overwhelming for me but overall the experience was great.”
“Oh my god when I tell yall this is the best açaí bowl I’ve ever had. I got the boat and I was regret not getting a bigger size! I told myself to put it in the freezer but couldn’t stop eating it. I highly recommend! The southwest chicken wrap is as so good too especially with the chipotle ranch ? I’m not even a “healthy eats” type of person. But everything was so fresh and complimented each other. Please support this business ????”
“This is the best coffee shop in Aiken by far! I have been going for 3 years now and I usually just get a coffee but when I decide to get food it’s such a treat! The green Monster smoothie is probably my favorite item on the menu besides coffee! All of the people that work at New Moon are so fun and genuine. I always love my little conversations I have with them as they are making my coffee. Side note- Moon Beans, which is located a few doors down from New Moon, sells bags of coffee either ground or whole beans. Definitely check them out too!Kid-friendliness: there are lots of items on the menu that appeal to children and on a day that the weather is nice, there’s seating outside where you can watch the birds and draw on the sidewalk with chalk!”
“We were told about this spot the Aiken Fish House,it took us an hour to get here but it was worth the drive. It’s in a shopping center with a large amount of parking, we arrived about 6:00 Saturday afternoon with no reservations.The wait was only about 8 or 9 minutes. The staff was very friendly as well as the customers. We had Dana as our waitress and she did a phenomenal job with helping us to decide what we would order. We ordered blackened alligator tail as our appetizer. The hubby had the Seafood platter which was enough for two and I ordered the fish & shrimp with two sides. Everything was delicious and seasoned so well. I don’t like bland food without seasoning. The chef’s took there time and cooked with love it was good. We also tried an oyster shot which was a little spicy but different. All in all we enjoyed the experience.”
“I was there to pick up an order and the folks here were so nice. I had to ask where their pick up counter was and they were so polite. Thank you folks for your good manners and ”
“I love the food at the Pub. I have never had a bad meal,lunch or dinner. Portions are enough to share. If you haven't tried it, it's a must. Great staff.”
“Best fried rice!!! Hubby served in Marines , was in Japan. Swears this is IT!! Awesome! Chef made me special everything because of my crazy allergies. So so awesome . Calamari is great too!!”
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“The food was delicious but my shrimp were slightly overcooked. The oysters were wonderful and my Wife's shrimp and grits were a hit too. What really stood out was the impeccable service we received from Diamond. She was super friendly and courteous! We look forward to visiting again and will request that she take care of us.”
“The inside is very small but huge opening outside for seating. They also have a bar in the back. If you sit inside be prepared for some noise. Great restaurant and the choices for food are fantastic. I got the lamburger helper. If you bring a big group plan to sit outside! Don’t miss out!”
“My family & I order here OFTEN. Almost weekly. We have tried almost everything they have to offer from the crab legs/country boils/king crab, ribs, oxtails, fish/salmon/shrimp, and the list goes on. Everything is flavorful & delicious. It truly is flavorful soul food, home cooking with tons of variety. And the cornbread is always great!So, I'm not sure how the negative reviews came about, like not getting meat in their crab legs. But we haven't ever had that happen & we've ordered MANY crab legs & different style crab legs from here.However, I can say that we have never sat down and ate inside the restaurant. We always order to go & eat at home. So, I can't speak on the service aside from the front desk people I've delt with, which have always been great.”
“The absolute, closest you will come to authentic ramen in the Aiken area. The service was average, but the food and appetizers are really on point. This is more of a tapas style restaurant, food comes in small bowls, except for the delicious ramen. The only ding that I gave, was no beer or liquor license and we had to drink soft drinks and tea with our meal. Other people had glasses and bottles of wine, and when we asked, they said it was BYOB until they got their liquor license. I would love to see sushi here. I highly recommend Red Door.”
“Had a great experience here for our first visit. Margherita had plenty of alcohol. Tried some queso with ground beef and it was addictive. Burrito was delicious as was the shrimp and chicken taco. Samuel was the perfect server. Would definitely recommend this place.”
“The crispy dragon calamari was a huge hit for our crew! Our server, whom I believe his name was Austin -at least that’s what it said on our receipt, did a fantastic job taking care of such a large party when lots of chaos. Our drinks stayed full and our every need was served promptly.”
“This is a great restaurant! I traveled 1 hr to eat here and it was worth it! The staff was very kind, and the waiters were very attentive to their customers, ensuring that their experience was a positive one. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants that I have eaten at!”
“This restaurant is close to my place of business and I eat there on a regular basis. The food is great and always consistently tasty. Given that it is primarily a take-out style restaurant, the dining area is lacking in cleanliness and quality.”
“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”
“Food was good , however our order was all wrong ,but time we got home it was to far and to late to do anything so we ate it lol , warning check your food before leaving.”
“Great VALUE for $$. Eastern Buffet is the only Chinese buffet in South Aiken that I know of. It's a local favorite that survived the covid-era. Although the price has gone up, it's still worth it! It has the typical hot food items (rice, meats, seafood, pizza, fried food), a salad & fruits bar, cookies & other desserts, and ice cream is included.”
“Tye is the best server/bartender! I never wait long and she even delivers to the place I work at across the street when I can’t make it over there! Always a fun experience when we get to hang out there.”
“Best food in Aiken. Owner very involved. Comes out and personally talks with customers. Willing to please everyone. Come hungry, because portions are very generous. Specials all the time. Seafood caught fresh. Awesome experience.”
“Went last night for dinner at the most ameican known dinner. Normally, when u go to one some of the staff is unfriendly or short,however that was not the case for the waitresses last night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Parking: Grate and easy to findKid-friendliness: Really nice people”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Excellent foodVegetarian options: Vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions if wantedParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible”
“I travel all over the United States and eat at a lot of waffle houses and I have to say this place was great our waiter Samvery polite and attentive. He made sure we had what we needed. And always it was great waffle House ”
“Went last night for dinner at the most ameican known dinner. Normally, when u go to one some of the staff is unfriendly or short,however that was not the case for the waitresses last night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Parking: Grate and easy to findKid-friendliness: Really nice people”
“I have to say that last night we had the sweetest most attentive young lady waiting on us. She was kind, fast and caring. The food was excellent and if you go try the All Star meal... it's awesome!!!!”
“Stop here pretty often when out riding motorcycles. We have always had great service and the staff is very friendly and good at there job food is always on pointParking: Big parking lotKid-friendliness: Yes it's kid friendly with kid options on the menuWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and handicap ♿️ parking”
“Excellent serviceEvery Sunday we go to breakfastThey are very friendly and the service is excellentKid-friendliness: Recommended for childrenWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access and emergency exits”
“Real good, but theyve gotten kinda expensive. We fed 4 people for $55. A bag of 24, 2 fries, 3 cokes. At this price, we cant eat here often. But the food was good, people freindly and fast, and dining room was OK.Vegetarian options: Shut up and eat your fries”
“Stopped in for breakfast recently. I decided to try one of their veggie Eggs Benedict. It was good, but I like my soft boiled egg on the runny side, and the yolks were more like a soft hard-boiled egg. My wife had a berry crepe. We split an order of turkey sausage. All in all, for the price, IHOP is a good value. Even though my eggs weren't to my liking, I was impressed by the variety of the choices, the service and the food preparation.”
“I throw a paper route in Aiken and every other night I love stopping by this McDonald's. Haven't been disappointed yet!!! Very nice customer service. I love all the workers I see every time I go.. ☺️keep up the wonderful work guys!!!”
“The crispy dragon calamari was a huge hit for our crew! Our server, whom I believe his name was Austin -at least that’s what it said on our receipt, did a fantastic job taking care of such a large party when lots of chaos. Our drinks stayed full and our every need was served promptly.”
“I’ve had the Moon Beans coffee but not from this shop. It was from New Moon Cafe. I really wish this place was a full service coffee shop as it would add to the perceived value.As for the coffee, not sure where it is sourced but they have blends and then I think a single origin from Papua New Guinea. I’m personally a fan of South American coffee flavors but the cup I had at New Moon was more than acceptable.There isn’t really much information on Moon Beans as a brand itself or have it’s own website with details about sourcing and/or sustainability. The website is just redirected to New Moon Cafe.”
“We had to wait a while to get a table, which is frustrating when you see more tables open than occupied but assume it is because of a lack of servers. Food was brought out fairly quickly but was not the quality I have had at LongHorn previously. The steak was too tough despite being cooked perfectly.Parking: Plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: Great kid menu.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Even though I've lived in Aiken a long time now, yesterday was my first Flannigan's experience. The staff was friendly and efficient. They were very professional without being off-putting. The atmosphere was funny everyone was smiling and having a great time. And the ice cream...?...so good.My birthday was a few days ago. I didn't know I needed birthday cake cream in my life. But there it was! And it was so good!They have outdoor seat in front and out back. I may talk to management about me bringing my meetup group for ice cream socials.”
“So good!!! Customer service is the best. Food is amazing, drinks are good. Great place for family dinnerKid-friendliness: Brought my family for dinner we all enjoyed it.”
“I have nothing but great things to say about this place. My boyfriend took me hear for the 1st time last week. He doesn't really like tacos like that but he tried them one day after getting his hair cut, and he loved them. He said baby I gotta take you there "OMG these tacos were fatabulous"!! That's a saying he and I used when something is real good because we fat ?. I ordered a chicken and a beef taco and a beef gordita. When I took the 1st bite OMG!!! They were awesome and with the fresh pico and salsa. They have the best tacos I ever had hands down. And they are so friendly, and I love great customer service. You have gotten 2 new customers and we will be spreading the word.”
“We come here weekly . The food is fresh and made to order and they care about food allergies! Everything is delicious! Prices are very reasonable . They barely increased their prices unlike all the other restaurants post Covid. Very affordable. I love this restaurant (my favorite in Aiken)Dietary restrictions: I have many allergies and they cook to order so they know not to add any of the foods I am allergic to my order.”
“Great place! The place looks better on the inside than the outside. The food is super duper, flavorful, and the service was quick. I got the yellow curry, and it was delicious. The tofu was cooked perfectly. My one complaint is how the curry was served. It was hard to eat because the plate was small and there was alot of sauce. Still good. It's one of the best Thai places in a while.Vegetarian options: Tofu substitutes”
“I cannot begin to express how amazing this place is! I made a reservation for my husband’s birthday and the dinner was beyond perfect. The service was top tier and I wish I could remember the name of our waitress but honestly the entire staff plays a part in the experience of this restaurant and they are all excellent. The meatballs are out of this world, my husband had the baked rigatoni with chicken parm and he licked the plate clean. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, we will be back!”
“Everyone is always so friendly, food is great. Love the prepared meals all I have to do is throw it in the oven and dinner is served. The fish sandwiches are soooo good. Pops hashbrowns yummy my favorite. The salads are always beautifully made.”
“The staff are very accommodating. Our server could nor have been any more professional. The entire experience was delightful. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.”
“I moved to Bamberg County S.C. from Northern Ky and decided to try out for takeout and I could’ve been so happy in stopping … got fresh salmon and crab legs to cook at home and superb. I definitely will be buying seafood only from here.”
“First time here will be a repeat!Kid-friendliness: My kiddo was so excited to be eating in a "grown-up" restaurant, we've been to dine in before so idk what made this specific place more special, but the wait staff really gave my kiddo the full treatment. Kiddo ordered not me ordering for them and was asked questions specifically about food quality, not just me relaying messages.”
“The food was delicious, once I received the correct order. The service was a little slow, but they got slammed right after we got there. It was crazy cold, though. It made me want to leave before I finished my food.”
“A great place to relax and enjoy a beer. With 48 different beers on tap there's something for everyone. Plus they change beers regular so therr is always something new to try.”
“Our sandwiches were ok but the cashier wouldn't answer anything for us and spoke so softly that we couldn't hear. Wouldn't take our cash, just so you know some people only use cash. There's ways to train your workers to identify a counterfeit 50$.”
“Great customer service and the food is good we enjoyed two different burgers one with fries and one with crispy onion rings it was so delicious. They are definitely worth a visit.”
“I was there to pick up an order and the folks here were so nice. I had to ask where their pick up counter was and they were so polite. Thank you folks for your good manners and ”
“We went last minute for a girls night and I called to see if I needed a reservation and Emily answered and was so sweet and accommodating. Our server was Raven and she knew the whole menu plus specials and truly made sure we had everything we needed and wanted while keeping up with other tables. The food is AMAZING!! We had seared tuna, scallops, and the giant shrimp cocktail. We also had steak, salmon and tried a few sides. At the end of the evening the manager (who is the same Emily who answered the phone) brought us a piece of cake to honor our father who just passed❤️The whole staff was nothing short of amazing and the ambience inside was just warm and glowy enough on a cold evening. Thank you all so much and if you’ve actually read this far make plans to eat here soon!!Wheelchair accessibility: The restaraunt was easily accessible from the outside sidewalk. The tables are a *little* close together but could be easily moved beforehand to accommodate. All tables have chairs that move out of the way for room for any mobility aid chair”
“I have had food from there before and I have no complaints but when I went today we were informed there was no shrimp and the only shrimp in the building was the peeled and deveined. That specific shrimp has an up charge of $9 and I felt as if as the customer I shouldn’t have to pay and up charge fee when it was the restaurants inconvenience.”
“Stop here pretty often when out riding motorcycles. We have always had great service and the staff is very friendly and good at there job food is always on pointParking: Big parking lotKid-friendliness: Yes it's kid friendly with kid options on the menuWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and handicap ♿️ parking”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“By far the cleanest, nicest subway I’ve eaten at. My sandwich was made perfectly, they leave the foods closed until you order, so everything was fresh. Very kind employees. If you want the best subway experience I recommend this location!”
“Aiken has the nicest Chick-fil-A staff and quick, consistent service. Food is always prepared correctly and fresh. The restaurant is always clean. You can expect a good experience at this Chick-fil-A.”
“I've been going to blimpies for years, I recently moved to Aiken from Augusta and this is literally the absolute best blimpies I've ever been to hands down.Everything is always fresh, and the people are always professional and friendly. All their food are exceptional, but their salads are my fave. Always fresh thick and delish. They definitely have me as a forever customer.”
“I think I'm a little addicted to the giant fish sandwich & the oreo cheesecake! I had them both twice this week. Everytime I go through Drive-thru, I am always greeted by this sweet black lady. I hate that I don't know her name, but she is amazing. Great food & awesome customer service keeps me coming back! 5-stars!”
“Jimmy John’s is the best. Brent took our order and was super nice. The food is just awesome and it’s always clean. LOVE IT!!!Vegetarian options: the #6 veggie is really good and yummy and since everything is freshly made you can always customize and take the meat off.”
“I've been here many, many times, and there are occasional simple issues (things that might occur when short staffed) but I've never had good reason to complain. One confusing thing is that though there are two drive-thru lanes, only one is ever open, but there's rarely a long line so it's not a big problem.Parking: There's plenty of options for park-and-eat, drive-thru, and carhop style eating”
“Ate here with my kids had no problem at all. The kids were happy staff was friendly and didn't mind the kids. Awesome spot to get lunch for a family. Takes the stress of the parents. We tried the teriyaki chicken and the new shrimp great choices.”
“Good food, mid range pricing. Spent about $30 for 2 meals , staff not so friendly , when asked for more sauces she acted like she bought them. For $15 a person it shouldn't be an ”
“The restaurant was clean .Fast service and the food was good.My only complaint is with corporate .The menu prices are ridiculous for Beef n Cheddar sandwiches.Lower the prices & Bring Back the potatoe Cakes.I been a customer for over 30yrs”
“I am a Doordash driver and I do a lot of pick ups from here. The employee are ALWAYS great. I was picking up from here tonight actually and the crew was fabulous. They were fast and friendly and on top of everything. The food is almost Always ready for pickup before I arrive and always ? hot.”
“I have made many post about several different McDonald's I have stopped at along my journeys, mostly bad. Now, this one in Aiken took me back to the days when it was just done right. Ordered the double quarter meal, no pickle add mayo..... my go to. In the drive-through mind you, get to the pay person, very polite, then get to the pickup window, also very polite. I check and verify I have my 3 items and head down the road. I don't know if I was just that hungry or what but when I bit into the burger it was heaven. It was cooked perfectly and it had salt and pepper on it which for me is a win win. But from my last few experiences at McDonald's this one set it back right. The fries were fresh and my drink was also good. Kudos to those at the McDonald's in Aiken at the bypass and #1”
“Went here for lunch today . Then customer service was great and they made my food exactly on time . They accommodated me well for an item they didnt have in stock 10/10”
“Whomever is cooking today is AWSOME! Best food I've had from any fast food place in a long time. Someone really took pride in what they were doing today! 2/12/24”
“Honestly, my only complaint about this location is the state of the parking lot and the run down look of the exterior.The food and service was perfect for what should be expected when eating at Hardee's. The lettuce and tomato on my burger were crisp and fresh. The lady taking our order was courteous and efficient.”
“Julie was such an incredible bartender. She rocked and totally made our trip. So understanding about our Bereavement. Really showed compassion and help us. She was awesome.”
“Had an exceptional Greek salad, loaded pizza, and sweet tea. Followed by tastey Greek baklava for desert! The waitress was an exceptional server. Our first time eating here, but certainly won't be our last!Vegetarian options: Pizzas with no meat for those who are vegetarians!”
“We went for Mardi gras and they had open tables empty and we had 7 adults and 1 child had to stand and some sit at the bar. Younger hostesses at the door don't seem to know how to seat people or deal with crowds. Food is good and the bartender was friendly .Kid-friendliness: Had NO milk ?”
Cheap Eats
“This is truly a Mom and Pop hole in the wall place! Doesn't look like much from the outside and inside is sparse and that make you feel like family. The food was excellent. We had tacos, burrito and quesadilla, all were fantastic!”
“Excellent little hole in the wall restaurant, the restaurant is located in the rear of a frame shop, so it is a little confusing on your first visit. The ladies are friendly and hard working. Hot dogs are the main menu item but they offer a daily special, for example, Tuesday is chicken pot pie day. The menu is limited, some items are not always available, but do indulge in a dessert. The brownies are delicious, as well as the lemon pound cake and coconut pie. You can get chips with your sandwich or hot dog and they offer tea and bottled sodas”
“A Wednesday afternoon late lunch for four, comfortable seating and not loud, golfing-related memorabilia all around to use time while waiting for our food orders to be prepared. Wow, fresh whopping hamburgers and mahi-tacos were sooo good, all hot and all nicely presented. Good cold drinks/refreshing. Menu must be explored more…we WILL RETURN!I’ll have fish-n-chips next.”
“Amazing food, I just ordered and ate and it was the best BBQ I have ever had better than Texas BBQ. Meat fell off the bone, fries were tasty and chewy, amazing sauces and wings. Green beans were the BOMB same with the beans they were so sweat!!! I would recommend to anyone who love bbq.”
“If you like Hispanic food but don’t like that most places don’t have very much flavor or seasoning, this is your place! The food is seasoned, you get large portions. Service is good. Usually no large crowds. The only thing I would change is sometimes the tv is too loud. We eat here almost once a week and absolutely love it!”
“We always enjoying coming here Anie(sp) is always so kind and helpful. Patient! We always have a big order, she is amazing. The food is great, that house chili sauce is so good!”
“Kk is A1 ,Miichelle and the other young lady that usually works with Michelle are Awesome! Love the wings, Turkey club, fries, burgers wish they had a turkey burger. It's one of our favorite bars. The Johnsons ? ps fried mushrooms are ”
“Amazing experience! My order was taken by a brunette who was incredibly sweet. i only had to wait 3 minutes and 27 seconds and my food was in my hands! The young blonde lady who gave me my food was incredibly nice as well. Food was delicious! wish i could give it 6 stars.”
“Mexican food is best when it's simple but flavorful, and this was very flavourful. Delicious warm chips were good and fresh, red salsa was just the right mix of fresh and spicy. I had three excellent tacos and our server was very careful to change my order for my allergy and still make sure I got the meal I wanted. I can't wait to come back.Dietary restrictions: The staff and kitchen were very careful with my dairy allergy - they worked hard to make sure I could have the meal I wanted and stayed safe”
“I usually write joke reviews but this place is actually so awesome, I mean the subs are so good, Firehouse and Subway couldn't ever compete, the employees are always so nice and make my day better, and honestly this is probably one of my favorite places to get food and it makes it better that I'm a minute walk away from work.”
“The staff was friendly and very attentive. Just arrived in Aiken for the weekend and wanted a simple local restaurant for dinner. We had a few beers, a burger and a Reuben. We played a game of pool before leaving.”
“Seared pork chop and steamed broccoli with garlic butter was phenomenal! About 1" thick chop, tender, juicy, flavorful. Steamed broccoli was tender but not soggy, also good flavor. Waiter polite, professional, attentive. Mixed drink perfection. Casual neighborhood atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.”
“FROM THE MOMENT ONE ENTERS THROUGH THE GREEN SCREEN DOOR IT IS THAT ONE IS TRANSPORTED BACK IN TIME TO AN AUTHENTIC DINER WITH ATTENTIVE SERVICE AND EXCELLENT CUISINE. THIS IS A LOCAL INSTITUTION THAT EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF "POCKETS" CARTER AND CONTINUES TO MAKE HIM PROUD. ONE CANNOT VISIT AIKEN WITHOUT TAKING BREAKFAST AT THE TRACK KITCHEN.Vegetarian options: VEGETARIAN/VEGAN CHOICES EXIST.Dietary restrictions: THE COOK WILL ACCOMMODATE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.Parking: PARKING IS ABUNDANT.Kid-friendliness: KIDS ARE WARMLY WELCOMED! AND THE WALLS COVERED WITH HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS ARE CAPTIVATING.Wheelchair accessibility: THE FACILITY IS EASILY ACCESSED VIA WHEELCHAIR.”
“We love Maria's. But over the past 6+ months this has now become a tie. Great portions, options, taste. My fave: add potatoes to the carne asada burrito. Best burrito in town. Only feedback: the salsa is as bland as it gets. We add their habenero and salsa Verde to it. But yea -- all they gotta do is redo the salsa.”
“GRUMPYS PLEASSEEE. I love this place so much but you guys are out of curly fries and that makes me want to cry. Grumpys is my favorite place to eat because the curly fries and sliders are so good. So please, for my sake, GET BACK THE CURLY FRIES!”
“Excellent food, service, and location. However, this place is very expensive. Not a place you would go on the regular. Consider this for a date night or anniversary.Parking: Parking nearby is parallel street parking. This is in downtown so, you may have to walk if you don't get lucky.”
“Excellent serviceEvery Sunday we go to breakfastThey are very friendly and the service is excellentKid-friendliness: Recommended for childrenWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access and emergency exits”
“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”
“With the Proprietor changing I can only estimate that they may go down to the level of the rest of aiken restaurants, MEDIOCRE at best. Rodger was the best ?Parking: Parking is usually good.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramped front entry available.”
“Last night was our first time at Chili's in Aiken and we were not disappointed. Had a craving for hamburger but didn't want a fast food place. I had the mushroom, swiss burger and hubby had the old timer. We asked them to be cooked medium and they were. Mine was a 4 napkin burger and hubby's was a 3 napkin. French fries were also terrific. Food came out very quickly for how busy they were. Table and seats were clean. Turner was a perky, attentive server. We will be going back.”
“Clean and friendly for take out or dine inParking: The parking lot has a pot hole or indention I noticed tonight that would easy twist your ankle if not paying attention”
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“I have to say that last night we had the sweetest most attentive young lady waiting on us. She was kind, fast and caring. The food was excellent and if you go try the All Star meal... it's awesome!!!!”
“With the Proprietor changing I can only estimate that they may go down to the level of the rest of aiken restaurants, MEDIOCRE at best. Rodger was the best ?Parking: Parking is usually good.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramped front entry available.”
“It's was real busy with call in orders, but the staff kept both those orders and walk-ins moving right along. Subs were made to perfection, even being as busy as they were. Great teamwork.”
“Absolutely Delicious pizza! My favorite is wood fired. The two we ordered were flavorful and cooked fresh. Service was friendly and relaxed. Nice music & clean restaurant. *This isn’t Pizza Hut. It’s a specialty pizza restaurant that serves an authentic style. We were pleased with our first visit.”
“Has definitely become my family favorite spot to grab a bite. Good amount of food for the cost! Highly recommend!Kid-friendliness: Had food my kids enjoy for a very good price”
“I am no expert, but delicious! The Seafood was on point- fresh, great texture, and naturally sweet. Every piece of crab pulled smoothly from the shell without breaking. The seasonings were too much and very salty, but the meat inside the shells was less salty and perfectly cooked.We got to try a new fish (Bream). It was a fried fish sandwich. Had yummy thin breading not soaking with oil. The bream fillet was meaty, with natural fat and big hard bones that were easy to avoid. The only down sides: the condiment bottles were a bit sticky, slim variety of vegetables and non fried options.Good prices!”
“I cannot begin to express how amazing this place is! I made a reservation for my husband’s birthday and the dinner was beyond perfect. The service was top tier and I wish I could remember the name of our waitress but honestly the entire staff plays a part in the experience of this restaurant and they are all excellent. The meatballs are out of this world, my husband had the baked rigatoni with chicken parm and he licked the plate clean. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, we will be back!”
“This was our first time here after it was recommended by friends. Nice sandwich shop and the staff was friendly. I had The Palmetto: marinated roast beef, bacon and Swiss on a grilled sourdough with au jus (I didn't get the red wine mushrooms). It was basically a French Dip but with the addition of bacon, and we all know bacon makes everything better! It was very good as was the side of onion rings. My better half had The Whaley (tuna fish) and did not find it tasty, but she did enjoy the waffle fries.Parking: Typical Lauren's Street parking, depends on day and time but if you're patient you'll find a spot.”
“Great customer service and the food is good we enjoyed two different burgers one with fries and one with crispy onion rings it was so delicious. They are definitely worth a visit.”
“I have had food from there before and I have no complaints but when I went today we were informed there was no shrimp and the only shrimp in the building was the peeled and deveined. That specific shrimp has an up charge of $9 and I felt as if as the customer I shouldn’t have to pay and up charge fee when it was the restaurants inconvenience.”
“I got the rice covered in cheese sauce with grilled chicken, mushrooms and onions. 100% recommend very great food! Just the waiter was a bit rude but oh well food gave forgiveness for it!”
“The food was prepared quickly and tasted great. The waiter did a fantastic job serving us, checking on us multiple times and ensuring we had everythingwe need.The only problem was that the atmosphere was not enjoyable. The music played was not appropriate for a restraunt setting; some of it was even quite inappropriate and was probably the same music being played in a club.If not for the music, I would have given it 5 stars. As it is, I debated between 3 and 4 stars. Luckily for them, the food really was delicious!”
“If you like Hispanic food but don’t like that most places don’t have very much flavor or seasoning, this is your place! The food is seasoned, you get large portions. Service is good. Usually no large crowds. The only thing I would change is sometimes the tv is too loud. We eat here almost once a week and absolutely love it!”
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“The food was delicious but my shrimp were slightly overcooked. The oysters were wonderful and my Wife's shrimp and grits were a hit too. What really stood out was the impeccable service we received from Diamond. She was super friendly and courteous! We look forward to visiting again and will request that she take care of us.”
“This location is always a pleasure to visit. The staff is caring and friendly, the managers are interactive and attentive, and the food is always good. I continue to come back and plan to continue to visit.Parking: Parking is easy to access and there is plenty of spaces even when busy.”
“I always enjoy eating at Mellow Mushroom. Today I had a large, thin crust pizza with double pepperoni and applewood-smoked bacon. It was scrumptious! Our server Carson took good care of us.”
“My husband and daughter… 12 year old… preteen.. just ate at the Metro. My preteen texted me to add a review for Skylar. She said Skylar was so sweet and was quick to get anything they needed. If my preteen daughter is saying something nice… then Skylar must be absolutely AMAZING!!!!! WOW! This mom is impressed!!! Thank you Skylar!”
“Great service and nice atmosphere. The food is delicious with so many options. They have a huge variety of beers, wines, and fun drinks. We ordered most of the appetizers, which were all amazing. The pork chop is out of this world. We've been several times for various meals, and always leave smiling!”
“When this place first opened it was the greatest but wow its taken the aiken nose dive. Food is still good if you get it. Service has gone.Parking: Crowded and some feel they need two spots. Very busy nomatter the time.”
“The food was delicious, once I received the correct order. The service was a little slow, but they got slammed right after we got there. It was crazy cold, though. It made me want to leave before I finished my food.”
“Aiken has the nicest Chick-fil-A staff and quick, consistent service. Food is always prepared correctly and fresh. The restaurant is always clean. You can expect a good experience at this Chick-fil-A.”
“Absolutely Delicious pizza! My favorite is wood fired. The two we ordered were flavorful and cooked fresh. Service was friendly and relaxed. Nice music & clean restaurant. *This isn’t Pizza Hut. It’s a specialty pizza restaurant that serves an authentic style. We were pleased with our first visit.”
“We went tonight (2 adults and 4 kids) it was my first time though my husband and son have been before. I am picky and let me say I loved everything I tried! I didn’t get to try everything I wanted (due to being too full) but I’ll try those other items next time. It didn’t seem that they were out of anything as I’ve seen some complain of during busier times. We got there right at 6:30 pm. Being a Friday night they were packed and we felt lucky to get a parking spot when someone was backing out. We waited in line for about 10-15 minutes before it was our turn at the cashier to pay. Being a party of 6 we were lucky enough to snatch up someone’s table when they were leaving. I’d love to go when it’s not so busy but don’t see that happening sadly. We live 45 minutes away so we won’t be able to go often unfortunately, but definitely hope to go at least monthly because it’s that good it’s worth the drive. The squash casserole was my absolute favorite! The bbq and the original sauce was amazing. They have lots of sauces to choose from but I didn’t try any others. Loved the banana pudding although it didn’t have bananas in it. Being in a super busy packed place is a little overwhelming for me but overall the experience was great.”
“GRUMPYS PLEASSEEE. I love this place so much but you guys are out of curly fries and that makes me want to cry. Grumpys is my favorite place to eat because the curly fries and sliders are so good. So please, for my sake, GET BACK THE CURLY FRIES!”
“My family & I order here OFTEN. Almost weekly. We have tried almost everything they have to offer from the crab legs/country boils/king crab, ribs, oxtails, fish/salmon/shrimp, and the list goes on. Everything is flavorful & delicious. It truly is flavorful soul food, home cooking with tons of variety. And the cornbread is always great!So, I'm not sure how the negative reviews came about, like not getting meat in their crab legs. But we haven't ever had that happen & we've ordered MANY crab legs & different style crab legs from here.However, I can say that we have never sat down and ate inside the restaurant. We always order to go & eat at home. So, I can't speak on the service aside from the front desk people I've delt with, which have always been great.”
“They were a little slow with tables..they said it was due to shift change..but it wasn't really alot of people in there to have people to wait 20 minutes to be seat them..but other than that the food was good for the price..we came here to Celebrate My Mommy 67th Birthday ?”
“The inside is very small but huge opening outside for seating. They also have a bar in the back. If you sit inside be prepared for some noise. Great restaurant and the choices for food are fantastic. I got the lamburger helper. If you bring a big group plan to sit outside! Don’t miss out!”
“Stopped in for breakfast recently. I decided to try one of their veggie Eggs Benedict. It was good, but I like my soft boiled egg on the runny side, and the yolks were more like a soft hard-boiled egg. My wife had a berry crepe. We split an order of turkey sausage. All in all, for the price, IHOP is a good value. Even though my eggs weren't to my liking, I was impressed by the variety of the choices, the service and the food preparation.”
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“Tye is the best server/bartender! I never wait long and she even delivers to the place I work at across the street when I can’t make it over there! Always a fun experience when we get to hang out there.”
“When this place first opened it was the greatest but wow its taken the aiken nose dive. Food is still good if you get it. Service has gone.Parking: Crowded and some feel they need two spots. Very busy nomatter the time.”
“We ordered 3 personal pizzas, 1 chicken wedge, 2 loaded baked taters. Personal pizzas-kinda dry and not enough cheese for ANYONES personal pizza. The crust on the pizza was well seasoned. It tasted good besides being dry and barely any cheese. The wedge tasted good but there was really nothing to it. They skimpy as he- - with the toppings I mean what's the point of eating a pizza crust if there's nothing on it. I'm saying if your going to sell it.....make it delicious,satisfying to the eye and satisfying to the taste! The baked potatoes where just okay. I dunno just seemed bland maybe it was the mild cheddar. I usually use super sharp cheese. So in a nut shell the food was only fine it didn't blow us away or anything seemed like kids working there was just doing minimal work like trying to not run out of toppings to have to refill the topping station. So in turn my order seemed weak and lite. Customer service was just fine I tried talking to each one in the kitchen and then as the whole group no one even smiled except the young man at the register and it was a nervous smile. The rest just looked confused as to why I was speaking to them.”
“We had our first visit to The Feed Sack. Maddie was our server, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered us a great dessert suggestion. I had the Ribeye, it was beyond delicious. My hubby had the short ribs and enjoyed every bite. The decor is so interesting and they had a live pianist that we really enjoyed. We will definitely be back.”