Why is this place so good? Driving by, I'd never choose to stop. But it was fantastic. Don't miss out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Perot
Great atmosphere, great food, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tammy Hodge
Been coming here for years and love the friendly service, delicious food, quiet and non rushed dining environment, the four course one price dining option is a great value. Cocktails and wine selection are also great! Off the beaten path but well worth the drive!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter, Crème Brulee, Baked Pimento Cheese, Fried Shrimp with Lemonade Aioli, Fresh Pasta, Famous Cole Slaw
Rebecca Kocak
My husband and I had Lilfred's cater for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding, and if I could give Lilfred's a 1,000,000 star review, I would. Wendy and Trent not only provided unbelievable dinners/appetizers/desserts, but they are very communicative and worked with us to make the perfect menus for our events including taking into account multiple dietary needs. We are not originally from South Carolina so it was difficult to know who to trust for catering, however from a recommendation from a friend we found Lilfred's and cannot say how happy we were that they catered our big day. Throughout the process it was obvious too that they are good people as well and a restaurant/company you can trust. We had countless compliments from our guests regarding the food, and are so happy that they loved it as much as we did too! If you are debating going to their restaurant or hiring them for an event, then look no further!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robbie Riser
Everything was exceptional. My only wish was that we could have been seated in the main dining room. We were seated in the back corner of the bar beside the men's restroom. Everything else was amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribeye Steak Frites, Crème Brulee, Famous Cole Slaw
Paige Cooper
We dined at Lilfreds a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my mom's 75th birthday and the service was excellent. I've heard of the restaurant for years but I was so happy to finally experience it. I don't know anywhere in Columbia I can go for a four course dinner for $45. I started with the steak tartare and it was full of flavor. For the salad course I chose their cole slaw and it was perfection. My entree was the fresh pasta, my only complaint would have been a little more sauce, but it was good too. For dessert I chose the creme brulee and it smooth and creamy and perfectly sweet. This little restaurant in the middle of nowhere is a South Carolina gem. Make the drive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cr
Chet Tomson
Nice, cozy place to take that special someone for a special dinner.
Do not let the appearance of this place deter you! It's so worth it! The building is old & looks run down, the interior is dark & dated, but that is easily overlooked after you've tasted the food. Party of 7. Everyone loved everything we got. Very reasonably priced for the quality & quantity. Menu changes seasonally, so you get what's freshly available. Our server made a couple "key mistakes" for fine dining (ie; placing a plate in front of the closer diner then reaching across that to put the farther diner's plate down), but otherwise was attentive & friendly. Definitely recommend!
Food was good but service was awful. For a Saturday night they were very slow with only 3 other tables seated. I decided to give them a chance to redeem themselves after not enjoying my last experience which the service was good but food was not. The time it took for us to finally get our entrees was well over 1.5 hours when the place was very slow. Perhaps the auto gratuity is an issue as there was no desire to refill our drinks or keep them filled which increases the check and gratuity. The food was good this time - not great - but I will not return. The Mill Pond is also a 4 course restaurant in Rembert, and they have perfect spacing between courses and you’ll have your entrees before 1.5 hours arrives!
Richard Floyd
Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, excellent service 10/10
Shannon Gasaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Lilifred's. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area.
After living in Sumter, for almost sixty years, I finally made it here!! And oh what a treat. I've always heard people talk about the prices, but once you break it down, and realize how many courses you've had compared to the price, you are definitely coming out on the better end and the food is absolutely amazing!
Nice little dining spot. Starters of crispy pork and mussels were great. As were the crispy duck and shrimp and grits entrees. Salad and dessert were just okay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique date night spot.
Why is this place so good? Driving by, I'd never choose to stop. But it was fantastic. Don't miss out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, great food, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Been coming here for years and love the friendly service, delicious food, quiet and non rushed dining environment, the four course one price dining option is a great value. Cocktails and wine selection are also great! Off the beaten path but well worth the drive!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter, Crème Brulee, Baked Pimento Cheese, Fried Shrimp with Lemonade Aioli, Fresh Pasta, Famous Cole Slaw
My husband and I had Lilfred's cater for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding, and if I could give Lilfred's a 1,000,000 star review, I would. Wendy and Trent not only provided unbelievable dinners/appetizers/desserts, but they are very communicative and worked with us to make the perfect menus for our events including taking into account multiple dietary needs. We are not originally from South Carolina so it was difficult to know who to trust for catering, however from a recommendation from a friend we found Lilfred's and cannot say how happy we were that they catered our big day. Throughout the process it was obvious too that they are good people as well and a restaurant/company you can trust. We had countless compliments from our guests regarding the food, and are so happy that they loved it as much as we did too! If you are debating going to their restaurant or hiring them for an event, then look no further!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was exceptional. My only wish was that we could have been seated in the main dining room. We were seated in the back corner of the bar beside the men's restroom. Everything else was amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribeye Steak Frites, Crème Brulee, Famous Cole Slaw
We dined at Lilfreds a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my mom's 75th birthday and the service was excellent. I've heard of the restaurant for years but I was so happy to finally experience it. I don't know anywhere in Columbia I can go for a four course dinner for $45. I started with the steak tartare and it was full of flavor. For the salad course I chose their cole slaw and it was perfection. My entree was the fresh pasta, my only complaint would have been a little more sauce, but it was good too. For dessert I chose the creme brulee and it smooth and creamy and perfectly sweet. This little restaurant in the middle of nowhere is a South Carolina gem. Make the drive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cr
Nice, cozy place to take that special someone for a special dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribeye Steak Frites, Baked Pimento Cheese
Do not let the appearance of this place deter you! It's so worth it! The building is old & looks run down, the interior is dark & dated, but that is easily overlooked after you've tasted the food. Party of 7. Everyone loved everything we got. Very reasonably priced for the quality & quantity. Menu changes seasonally, so you get what's freshly available. Our server made a couple "key mistakes" for fine dining (ie; placing a plate in front of the closer diner then reaching across that to put the farther diner's plate down), but otherwise was attentive & friendly. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food
Wonderful experience. Superb food and service!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was good but service was awful. For a Saturday night they were very slow with only 3 other tables seated. I decided to give them a chance to redeem themselves after not enjoying my last experience which the service was good but food was not. The time it took for us to finally get our entrees was well over 1.5 hours when the place was very slow. Perhaps the auto gratuity is an issue as there was no desire to refill our drinks or keep them filled which increases the check and gratuity. The food was good this time - not great - but I will not return. The Mill Pond is also a 4 course restaurant in Rembert, and they have perfect spacing between courses and you’ll have your entrees before 1.5 hours arrives!
Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, excellent service 10/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Lilifred's. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribeye Steak Frites, Baked Pimento Cheese
After living in Sumter, for almost sixty years, I finally made it here!! And oh what a treat. I've always heard people talk about the prices, but once you break it down, and realize how many courses you've had compared to the price, you are definitely coming out on the better end and the food is absolutely amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Pimento Cheese, Homemade Coleslaw
Nice little dining spot. Starters of crispy pork and mussels were great. As were the crispy duck and shrimp and grits entrees. Salad and dessert were just okay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique date night spot.
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