21 Best American Restaurants near Elgin

Outpost Food Mart American • $
824 White Pond Road, Elgin

“First time visit (4/25/26); food was great. We had corn nuggets, fried okra, burgers and tea. Excellent meal. Just move here from Upstate NY and you cannot get this type of food where we lived in Schenectady County. As I entered the store I immediately sensed this is "just a good old country store." It is so much different than any fast food elsewhere near us (we live in Elgin, SC). I am originally from Arlington, TX and I've not had fried okra since in left TX in 2000. I'd forgotten how great fried okra could be. Now we must try their breakfast! Thanks for a great job, friendly service and excellent "normal" food.“

4.4 Superb76 Reviews
Blaney's Wings & Grill American • $
1244 Pine Street, Elgin

Customers` Favorites

Boneless Wing Basket with Medium Raw Fries
Philly Cheesesteak or Chicken Philly
Fried Green Tomatoes
Philly Cheese Steak
Fried Mushrooms
Jalapeno Burger
Cowboy Burger
Chicken Wings
Teriyaki Wings
Club Sandwich

“I would highly recommend Blaney’s. We went early on a Saturday afternoon so it wasn’t packed but the vibes and atmosphere were still great! Alexis our bar tender was awesome! With the Best personality. Food was good but I’d stay there all day just because of the service.“

3.9 Good238 Reviews
Water-We Eatn' American • $
1071 Longtown Road, Lugoff - 9.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Bacon Ranch Double Cheeseburger on Texas Toast
Cheese Burger Combo

“First time going. Friendly an helpful. Great wings. Will be going back.“

4.7 Superb137 Reviews
Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia American • $
498 Town Center Place, Columbia - 5.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Creamy Blackened Chicken Pasta
Classic Tavern Burger
Fried Green Tomatoes
Build Your Own Salad
Mild Wings and Fries
Loaded Potato Skins
Southwest Egg Rolls
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Sweet Potato Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger

“The bartender Alley is the best! I’ve had great service from lots of people here including Cat, Amanda, Maddie W, Maddie A. Erica, Raylee, and Fallon are also awesome!“

4.2 Good635 Reviews
The Polliwogs American • $$
1025 Woodleys Way, Columbia - 6.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
Spicy Chicken Dip & Fried Deviled Eggs
Cheese Steak Philly Cheesesteak
Palmetto Burger and Fried Okra
Chili Dog and Onion Rings
All You Can Eat Crab Legs
Best Damn Shrimp Basket
Fried Green Tomatoes
Bec Wrap with Mac
Fried Tater Tots

“great food,cold beer ,friendly staff and well maintained atmosphere 👌“

4.2 Good166 Reviews
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Rush's

Rush's American • $
10016 Two Notch Road, Columbia - 6.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Two Piece Chicken Basket with Fries
Double Cheese Burger Add Bacon
Hot Apple Turnover Sundae
Chicken Club Sandwich
Double Cheeseburger
Chili Cheeseburger
Chicken Sandwich
Hot Fudge Cake
Chicken Wings
Fried Chicken

“We stopped by Rush's in Columbia SC on the way home to Greenville SC from Charleston SC. This was a great little spot for a good burger and friendly staff clean restaurant 😀 03/29/2026“

3.8 Good261 Reviews
Beef 'O' Brady's Family • $
4561 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia - 6.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

O'Brady Burger & Chicken Tenders
Chicken Nuggets with Fries
Reuben Sandwich Platter
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Pretzel w Spicy Mustard
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
Hot Teriyaki Chicken
Boom Boom Shrimp
Traditional Wings
Grilled Chicken

“Great place, I was really shocked that the salads were as good as they were. Normally when this place satisfies my appetite with bar food like a burger, fries, wings, etc., yet this time I tried a salad and was blown away. Clearly the salad selection at the place is a secret, but worth trying.“

4.2 Good264 Reviews
Tiffany's Sweets, Eats & Meeting Place Bakery • $
9704 Two Notch Road, Columbia - 7.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant
Tiffany's Club Sandwich
Fried Green Tomatoes
Slam Bam Breakfast
Dozen Pettit Fours
Cheeseburger
French Fries
French Dip
The Reuben
Desserts

“I went to get breakfast and I was pleasantly surprised on the various options. I chose the breakfast bowl which was highly recommended by the nice young lady at the register. she did not lie. it was a pretty great breakfast! Worth the drive!! service was fast and great. It was cubed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon and sausage with a nice Red pepper aioli..“

4.1 Good322 Reviews
Lizard's Thicket Restaurant American • $
10170 Two Notch Road, Columbia - 6.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chef Salad with Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Catfish
Fried Chicken Dinner
Chicken Fried Steak
Cornbread Dressing
Squash Casserole
Banana Pudding
Fried Flounder
Chicken Waffles
Peach Cobbler

“Lizard Thicket on Garners Ferry Rd. has the worst customer service I have never had in a drive thru. I have never had a window shut in my face when requesting extra butter, then when I get the butter it is thrown in my hand. Forest Drive is my restaurant but they are being remodeled 😭... Great people Great service Great Management... I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO GARNERS FERRY... I felt very much racially profiled for no reason. I wasn't raised like that... I love and respect everyone regardless of race. My money is the same color as everyone else and it spends.“

3.7 Good378 Reviews
Cicis Pizza Pizza • $
715 Fashion Drive Ste 147, Columbia - 5.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spinach Alfredo Flatbread
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Bavarian Dessert Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Burnt Cinnamon Rolls
Meat Eater Pan Pizza
Pepperoni & Jalapeno
Garlic Cheesy Bread
Mac & Cheese Pizza

“Best fun place to go with the team!!“

4 Good267 Reviews
Henry's Northeast Bar & Grill • $
111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road Suite 1, Columbia - 5.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Chef Salad with Avocado Ranch
Double Cheeseburger Combo
Carolina Cheesesteak
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Philly Cheesesteak
The Big T Burger
Fried Mushrooms
Chicken Sandwich
Pimento Cheese

“Staff is awesome. Environment is awesome. Food is great. The best local “hole on the wall” 💛“

4 Good245 Reviews
Dtown Wings Restaurant Chicken • $
9003 Two Notch Road Suite 8, Columbia - 9.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings and Veggie Fried Rice
Hot Teriyaki Wing Basket
Large House Fried Rice
Cheeseburger and Fries
Ham Fried Rice Large
Philly Cheese Steak
Philly Cheesesteak
Cheeseburger Combo
Shrimp Fried Rice
1 6 PC Wings Combo

“Went inside to place a to go order. I had the Steak and Fries, along with 10 Sweet and Spicy wings. I ordered my Steak all the way, and it was delicious! I was really surprised of how flavorful the wings were, they were great! I also like the fact they put some of the wing sauce with the wings, that made it great for dipping. The service was quick, and the atmosphere was nice.“

4.1 Good70 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
525 Hwy 601 South, Lugoff - 6.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheesesteak Melt Hashbrown Bowl
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
2 Egg Breakfast
Classic Waffles
Sausage Gravy
Cheese Grits
Country Ham
Hashbrowns

“Can only speak for our Sunday morning feast, but BEST WAFFLE HOUSE EVERRRRRRR!!!! super duper clean, efficient, fun and delicious! these 9 ladies ROCK!!! Yes I said 9 and every one of them pitched in to help each other…line cookin queens 👑✨ We DEFO come back again…faith in a Waffle House has been restored 🥰 Smilies all around! Thank you!“

3.9 Good229 Reviews
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews American • $
247 Forum Drive, Columbia - 5.36 miles

Customers` Favorites

Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger
Favorite Flavors Milkshake
Towering Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger
Mozzarella Sticks
Whiskey River BBQ
Fish and Chips
Turkey Burger
Pretzel Bites

“Hunter did an excellent job as our server. He was also bar tending. Hunter was efficient , personable and had a sense of humor! Black and Blue burger was excellent. Cooked as requested. Only disappointment was that there was no outdoor dining available.“

3.5 Good464 Reviews
J.R. Cash's Grill and Bar Bar & Grill • $$
111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road Suite 11, Columbia - 5.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders \u0026 Fries
Caesar Salad with Croissant
House Salad with Croissant
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
Blackened Chicken Nachos
Honey Butter Croissants
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Honey-Butter Croissants
California Club Sandwich
Slow Roasted Prime Rib

“Janet and I stopped in for a drink and stayed for a great dinner! We are full time rv'rs and have sat at many bars in the US, and this establishment turned into a favorite. The food, ambiance, social interaction - along with Scott, our bartender, were wonderful!“

3.8 Good401 Reviews
Captain D's Seafood • $
818 US-1, Lugoff - 8.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Platter with Baked Potato and Coleslaw
Senior Fish and Shrimp Special
Popcorn Shrimp and Fish Dinner
10 Piece Fish Dinner with Okra
Salmon Dinner with Sides
Loaded Baked Potato
Shrimp Skewers Meal
Giant Fish Sandwich
Mozzarella Sticks
Funnel Cake Stix

“The staff that was working last night was amazing! Excellent dinning in experience! 3 girls were super friendly it was spotless ! They even brought the food to the table ! The cooks did a great job ! The food was fresh and hot ! Give this night crew a raise they deserve it !!!!“

3.7 Good184 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
8208 Two Notch Road, Columbia - 10.15 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Hash Brown Potatoes
Grit Bowl with Sausage Bacon Eggs and Cheese
Classic Waffle with Chocolate Chips
Sausage Eggs and Cheese Grits Bowl
Cheesesteak Melt Hashbrown Bowl
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Cheese and Eggs and Toast
Waffle with a Side of Egg
Breakfast Hashbrown Bowl
Texas Cheesesteak Melt

“Personal muy amable el manager asta nos sacó unas fotos ����riquísimo desayuno I LOVE � WAFFLE HOUSE ���“

3.7 Good226 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
8304 Two Notch Road, Columbia - 10.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

10 Oz Ribeye with Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
ft Worth Ribeye Steak and Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Baked Yeast Rolls with Cinnamon Butter
Steak and Chicken with Loaded Sweet Potato
Buttered Corn House Salad Steak Fries
Steakhouse Filet Salad
Ribeye and Ribs Combo
Country Fried Sirloin
Chicken Caesar Salad
Country Fried Steak

“Great service!!! Food was awesome!!! Manager Dee Lino was really on it!!!!!“

3.7 Good721 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
1001 Clemson Frontage Road, Columbia - 6.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Egg and Cheese Hashbrown Bowl with Sausage Gravy
Chicken Sandwich and Hash Browns
Cheese Steak Hash Brown Bowl
Eggs and Hash Browns
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Double Cheeseburger
Grilled Chicken
Scrambled Eggs
Classic Waffle
Waffle House

“Stopped in for a quick bite before driving up to Greenville. My server Lindsay was awesome, food was surprisingly good. Much better than the WH by me. She made sure I had refills and was patient about me being a picky eater. Cooks did great, will definitely be back.“

3.6 Good230 Reviews
Cook Out American • $
920 US-1, Lugoff - 7.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Mint Shake

“Me and my family came down from Pennsylvania and stopped by to try your food we give you a ? food was amazing service was amazing I have a big family and the food came fast milkshake are out of this world we will be coming back amazing job to your management and crew“

3 Average161 Reviews
Red Lobster Seafood • $$
SANDHILLS MALL, 10136 Two Notch Road Unit 106, Columbia - 6.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

Endless Chowder Salad \u0026 Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Endless Chowder Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Walt's Favorite Shrimp & 7 Oz Sirloin
Popcorn Shrimp and Mashed Potatoes
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter
Enjoy Ultimate Endless Shrimp
Wild-Caught Snow Crab Legs
Lobster Lover's Dream
Classic Caesar Salad

“Our server was fabulous!! Unfortunately I forgot to ask her name…“

3.6 Good567 Reviews

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