21 Best American Restaurants near Elgin

Blaney's Wings & Grill American • $
1244 Pine St, 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

“Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a great time was enjoyed by us all! This is now our Go-To spot!! We highly recommend giving it a try if you haven’t!“

4.1 Good98 Reviews
Outpost Food Mart American • $
824 White Pond Rd, 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.“

4.3 Superb31 Reviews
Water-We Eatn' American • $
1071 Longtown Rd, 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.“

4.9 Superb100 Reviews
The Polliwogs American • $$
1025 Woodleys Wy, 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 Good164 Reviews
Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia American • $
498 Town Center Pl, Columbia - 5.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“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!“

3.9 Good337 Reviews
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews American • $
247 Forum Dr, 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.“

3.8 Good261 Reviews
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Rush's

Rush's American • $
10016 Two Notch Rd, 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 Good116 Reviews
Lizard's Thicket Restaurant American • $
10170 Two Notch Rd, Columbia - 6.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“Flounder and that’s enough 😂“

3.6 Good209 Reviews
Beef 'O' Brady's Family • $
4561 Hard Scrabble Rd, 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.“

4.3 Superb142 Reviews
Tiffany's Sweets, Eats & Meeting Place Bakery • $
9704 Two Notch Rd, 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 cannot tell you how much I love this place!! Their staff went above and beyond to help us with a last minute birthday cake order when our original one canceled day of our party ! It’s was absolutely delicious and was one of the most beautiful cakes I’ve ever seen! You’ve earned a lifelong customer 💕“

4.2 Good160 Reviews
Cicis Pizza Pizza • $
715 Fashion Dr Ste 147, Columbia - 5.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“I want to give a kudos to the manager from last night. I arrived at 9 pm and the bar was empty so i requested a refund. Hunny she said give me 5 minutes, I just have to go to the back to get things moving. Not only did she apologize like 5x but baby she filled that bar full of food and when she noticed I ordered pizza didn’t get made either she provided my family with free coupons to come back.“

4 Good146 Reviews
Dtown Wings Restaurant Chicken • $
9003 Two Notch Rd #8, Columbia - 9.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings and Veggie Fried Rice
Cheeseburger and Fries
Ham Fried Rice Large
Philly Cheesesteak
Philly Cheese Steak
1 6 PC Wings Combo
Shrimp Fried Rice
Fried Dumplings
10 Piece Wings
Chicken Wings

“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 Good59 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 Average146 Reviews
Henry's Northeast Bar & Grill • $
111 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd #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” 💛“

3.7 Good125 Reviews
Room Service Bistro Bistros • $
8502 Two Notch Rd suite E, Columbia - 9.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Macaroni and Cheese with Collard Greens
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chicken & Waffles
Loaded Hash Browns Chicken & Waffles
Chicken Wings & Red Velvet Waffle
Fruity Pebbles Chicken & Waffles
Red Velvet Waffle and Fried Wings
Chicken and Strawberry Waffles
Chicken Wings and Hash Browns
Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
Salmon Bites 8 pcs and Fries

“Today was my first time going, but it definitely won't be my last. This is not your typical restaurant, so expect that.... but great vibes.. great music.. good food.. love the Mimosas... Go try it out‼️“

3.6 Good102 Reviews
J.R. Cash's Grill and Bar Bar & Grill • $
111 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd #11, Columbia - 5.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Caesar Salad with Croissant
House Salad with Croissant
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Tenders & Fries
California Club Sandwich
Honey Butter Croissants
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Fried Flounder Platter
Honey-Butter Croissants
Chicken Tender Platter

“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!“

3.6 Good220 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
1001 Clemson Frontage Rd, 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.“

3.5 Good119 Reviews
Captain D's Seafood • $
818 US-1, Lugoff - 8.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“For a person who personally doesn't eat seafood, surprisingly their menu had a variety of non-seafood items, all of which tasted fantastic, were cooked perfectly, and had no cross-contamination, which I was expecting from a place that primarily serves seafood. The staff were very polite and family oriented; they made it feel like you were coming for a home-cooked meal, not eating out, very grandmotherly. The food is inexpensive, yet still tastes great. The facility definitely has earned and keeps its A raiting.“

3.4 Good94 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
8208 Two Notch Rd, 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 ���“

3.4 Good107 Reviews
Red Lobster Seafood • $$
SANDHILLS MALL, 10136 Two Notch Rd 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…“

3.5 Good328 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
8304 Two Notch Rd, 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!!!!!“

3.5 Good472 Reviews

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