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.”

“Great people with great products! HIGHLY recommend!”

“Lunch today. Food was great and our server, Chloe did a great job. Food was hot and taste great.”

“Love this place! Great atmosphere, indoor/outdoor, lots of different beer!! And live music!! 🎶 🍺”

“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.”

“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”

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

“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 !!”

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

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

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

“One of my favorite best boba stores in town! It offers a unique tea flavor that you can only find in MP TEA, and it's DELICIOUS!

In our humble opinion, the interior is simple, yet relaxing, very clean and good service. Definitely recommend people to come here again!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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!!”

“My family absolutely love coming here! The cocktails are spot on and the prices you can’t beat! The wings are amazing! I highly recommend!”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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! ??”

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

“Staff were very friendly. Burgers were excellent.”

“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.”

“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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“In an area where good food is rare, Marco's Pizza stands out as one of the best pizza's in the country! These guys are every friendly and make a great pizza. I highly recommend this pizza place!”

“Restaurant 356 is a good spot in Clemson. The place is clean, the staff is professional, and the food came out fast. I ordered the California roll and the Volcano roll — both were fresh and tasted good. No complaints. If you're looking for sushi in the area, this place gets the job done. I'd go back.”

“Apparently the oven quit with our pizza n it. 1/2 was properly done, the other half very lightly baked. Still ate it though. Was also 15 minutes late in readiness.”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“Great food, better service.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

Highly recommend :)”

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

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

“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.”

“Lunch today. Food was great and our server, Chloe did a great job. Food was hot and taste great.”

“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.”

“price for two trays & 2 drinks was $13. 10/10 it was getting close to 3am when they close so i guess they gave me the rest of their cheese bites and they were 10/10 the cheese pulled out of them like mozzarella sticks. the name for the cashier on our receipt said crystal so i hope it’s who served us at the window because she was 10/10 too. even complimented my sweater and my dog on my phone screen bc i paid with apple pay. everything was 10/10.”

“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. 👍”

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

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

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

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

“Meka is the queen of customer service! As someone who owns franchise locations, this is someone that I would absolutely love to hire and have working for me any day”

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

“very friendly waitress 😀she was kind and helpful”

“Quick and efficient service, and the food is great. The employee that helped me (Jason) was very kind and had a great attitude. As someone who has managed restaurants for over a decade, employees who show that level of respect and kindness are hard to come by. Highly appreciated”

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

“Ordered take-out. It was awesome as usual.”

“Real quality gyro meat, and incredible homemade desserts!!!! Great vibe you can trust is authentic”

“My husband and I got one of their largest barbecue chicken pizzas for the first time on Sunday, October 19, 2025. We could hardly wait until it cooled down enough for us to start eating. It was as good as it looked. We had no problem finishing it, it was so large that it lasted 2 days. Lord willing, we will return again and refer your business to our family and friends.”