Restaurants in Clemson

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

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

“Elizabeth was our server.”

“Great people with great products! HIGHLY recommend!”

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

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

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

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

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

“Service was amazing! Staff were so sweet :) I had an oat milk matcha latte and a double chocolate cookie. The double chocolate cookie was soo yummy! The matcha not so much :( Matcha wasn’t mixed in very well and the particles tasted salty. The matcha powder tasted like it was low quality. It also didn’t help that they don’t offer soy milk :((

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options!”

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

“Nice people, nice layout. Great beer!”

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

“If you are considering mini-cupcakes for your next event, DO IT! We had Pound Cake Man’s cake and cupcakes for our wedding and it was great! We had five flavors of mini-cupcakes so our guests could try multiple flavors, and they made a special pound cake for us to cut. We were unable to have the food truck at the venue due to it being a Clemson home game weekend, but Pound Cake Man was incredibly easy to work with for both ordering and coordinating pick-up. We received such great feedback on all the flavors, and everyone seemed to enjoy how unique it was to have pound cake at our wedding. Highly recommend Pound Cake Man! (Event Date 10.22.22)”

“Had to try a pizza place! We ordered the number 5… awesome Staff recommended the hot sauce (GET IT!) We will be back ! Pizza great , staff even better!”

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

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

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

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

“Omgoodness! Can’t leave enough stars for the food and experience we enjoyed. MJ(Jordan) you were so knowledgeable and so much fun! Your exuberance for what you do is astounding, thank you for making our day! The food oh oh OMG YUM! And just not what we ordered but the samples of goodness you allowed us to try!”

“Great variety of awesome food on the buffet. We love coming here.”

“Very good 😊 Recommended good friendly service”

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

“While I'm not a huge McDonald's fan, my family is. While we just ran in to grab food and go, I was impressed with the friendliness of the young lady who gave us our order and didn't mind honoring our request for more ketchup and quickly let us know which tea was sweet anf unsweet. I know that may seem minor, but we are often left to taste test to figure it out, so her attention to detail was appreciated.”

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

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

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

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

“We started off with a loaf of buttery white bread which was excellent and a glass of water. After that we got a greek pizza appetizer which was amazing. The freshness of the vegetables combined with the taste of the crust was incredible. Our entrees were unmatched! My son's pasta was amazing, it was creamy and had good flavor and the chicken it came with was perfectly cooked and juicy and flavorful and all in all amazing. Even the vegetables which are usually bad when they come with pasta or any other meal were amazing. The broccoli, squash, and carrots were perfectly steamed with a little lemony flavor combined with a great seasoning. My steak with mushrooms and mashed potatoes has got to be the best food I've had in a while. The steak was perfectly seasoned and juicy, it had this sweet and smoky sauce that was unmatched. The mashed potatoes were buttery and perfectly put together. The mushrooms were amazing as well! A young man greeted us and was very attentive and always checked up on us. It is a more pricy restaurant but it is worth every penny. The atmosphere is very elegant and warm. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone, it's a shame that we were only here on vacation and live so far from an amazing restaurant.”

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

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

“Staff were very friendly. Burgers were excellent.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We had fried grouper, fries, slaw, salad with sweet tea! Fresh hot grouper and fries! Nice salad! They have meat and three or a large sandwich, and other entrees.”

“Best ice-cream in the upstate 🍨🍨🍨🍧🍧🍧🍦🍦🍦

Parking: If you find better ice-cream 🍦 tell me where I would love to go try it

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes and they have plenty of handicap parking”

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

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

“The food was amazing from their sushi to their fried rice. They have so many varieties of rolls you can get for all the picky eaters out there. The portions were good, especially for the price you're paying. Customer service could be better. Honestly, I felt a little rushed by our waitress, and our food took forever because they accidentally put it in a to-go box for someone else. The guy at the front did check in on us, though, with some polite commentary. The food is a little pricey but completely worth it. The atmosphere was 5 star, however, with it being the perfect mix of upbeat and peaceful. This would be a great place to have a date night with the gorgeous decor and indoor trees with lights.”

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

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

“Amber the girl taking orders was rude. She said, “we’re out of regular coffee”.
The other staff members said they would make the coffee and were very nice.”

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

“They're checking was very good their bread was also very good the fries were a little soggy. This particular location does not take cash at all. That caused a little bit of a hiccup find there is no signs letting you know where exactly it is. I feel it was a bit overpriced as well. My kids absolutely loved it”

“Good experience, for as long as the line was food was made fairly fast. Tasty burger! Highly recommend the Brioche bun.

Vegetarian options: Salads, mac n cheese, fries, parfaits.

Dietary restrictions: Some accommodations and many options EXEPT FOR PEANUT ALLERGIES!!!!!!

Parking: Good luck finding parking anywhere here

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible”

“This Panda is not my favorite Panda Express I’ve been to.

I personally enjoy broccoli and beef. I’m not sure if others just don’t order it at this location but almost every time I eat here the b&b is old and soggy.

The rest of the food is generally pretty hot and good.
The service is only okay which I understand. They’re super busy with feeding the staff and students.
The atmosphere is good but bad? Nice and clean but the sitting is all open food court style and very compact. Tends to get loud in busy times.

Overall, good experience

Parking: There’s a huge lot across the street but it’s metered and super difficult to find parking at almost all times of day.”

“Awesome customer service! Food is always fresh and delicious :)”

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

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

“very friendly waitress 😀she was kind and helpful”

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

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

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

“Great college bar! Must come here.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“This is our first time coming here & we’ll definitely be back! Not only is it awesome, the food great but also a sweet customer paid everyone’s tabs!!!! And free WiFi! Everyone’s so friendly here! Feels like home/family!”

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

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

“Great food, better service.”

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

Highly recommend :)”

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

“Great people with great products! HIGHLY recommend!”

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

“I just want to give a huge shoutout to the Clemson sc location! I thought I lost my promise ring so I called to see if they’d found it. They looked and called me back. They said they would call back again once they cleaned up for closing if they found it. I ended up finding it myself and they called me back to assure me they didn’t find it. I commend the dedication and I’m so appreciative that they searched for it and kept me updated. Very good customer service!”

“While I'm not a huge McDonald's fan, my family is. While we just ran in to grab food and go, I was impressed with the friendliness of the young lady who gave us our order and didn't mind honoring our request for more ketchup and quickly let us know which tea was sweet anf unsweet. I know that may seem minor, but we are often left to taste test to figure it out, so her attention to detail was appreciated.”

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

“Always a great place before or after a Clemson event.”

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

“Cook Out in Clemson is a go-to spot for delicious, affordable comfort food! The menu is packed with variety, offering everything from mouthwatering burgers and crispy fries to flavorful chicken sandwiches and over-the-top milkshakes. The service is fast, and the staff is always friendly, making it a convenient choice whether you're grabbing a quick bite or indulging in a late-night snack. The portions are generous, and the quality is consistently great. If you're in Clemson and looking for a satisfying meal that won’t break the bank, Cook Out is the place to go!”

“I just left this location and I'll say it again on March 7th 2025 The food is always fast and very good at this location! Sometimes the customer service could use a little work but you know everybody has their days but the food is always good and very fast

Great little road meal the 4 for 4 or 5 for 5 . They make it fresh too kudos ! Had to take back one star tonight the fries and the chicken nuggets were old. And I know everybody makes a mistake but the girl packing. The bag should have felt that they were pretty much cold.”

“very friendly waitress 😀she was kind and helpful”

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

“The food was amazing from their sushi to their fried rice. They have so many varieties of rolls you can get for all the picky eaters out there. The portions were good, especially for the price you're paying. Customer service could be better. Honestly, I felt a little rushed by our waitress, and our food took forever because they accidentally put it in a to-go box for someone else. The guy at the front did check in on us, though, with some polite commentary. The food is a little pricey but completely worth it. The atmosphere was 5 star, however, with it being the perfect mix of upbeat and peaceful. This would be a great place to have a date night with the gorgeous decor and indoor trees with lights.”

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

“Had never heard of this place but a friend recommended it and we were so pleased with the quality of food, the prices and service we went back the following week. But if you want to go you best make reservations in plenty of time as it is always full. Guess we were one of the few who had never heard of this gem.”

“My husband and I love! this DD. we go so much! we love the 2-6 deal. the Coffee is so good. we love it so much. Today a guy named Mathew served us. I think he was new, he was very nice. I would recommend giving him a raise. 👍”

“I was extremely impressed this morning! The shift manager was awesome!! He & his team were awesome! Great customer service, great attitude, great leadership!!!! Great vibe inside!! They were very busy. Young manager & staff doing a wonderful job today. He was so respectful to his team and customers. All great, top quality service. 👍 Which is all rare these days. This is how it should be done !!!”