Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in South Carolina

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in South Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jackrabbit Filly

4.9

4.9 (50)

$30 and under

Chinese

North Charleston

About the restaurant

Jackrabbit Filly proudly serves award-winning, heritage driven New Chinese American cuisine in the heart of Park Circle, North Charleston. Our ingredients support local farmers and fishermen. Our wines are all-natural and support women producers. And our cocktail list supports a good time. We can't wait to have you in!

Top review

John

Dined 7 days ago

New space is very nice. Food is as wonderful as ever. My only issue is with the size of the tables for two - not much room to maneuver once you have three or more dishes on the table along with water glasses, wine and cocktail glasses. I know there’s not much to be done - just an observation and that won’t keep us from coming back soon

Bin 2004

4.9

4.9 (53)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Step into Bin 2004, where sophistication and allure meet to create an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 2004 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, our new wine and tapas restaurant transports you to the chic wine-tasting rooms of New York City, Miami, or Las Vegas. With a unique blend of maximalist design and intimate ambiance, Bin 2004 is more than just a restaurant – it’s an escape. At Bin 2004, wine is the star. Our modern wine station bar offers an innovative way to sample and savor our extensive collection. With more than 400 bottles from renowned regions like Napa Valley, Italy, and France, our temperature-controlled wine room provides an intimate setting for special events and gatherings. Let our experts guide you through each selection, enhancing your appreciation for the fine wines we offer.

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AdamVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

The restaurant is a great concept and addition to the North Myrtle Beach area. The wine selection, cocktails, and food do not disappoint.

CAMP

4.8

4.8 (468)

$31 to $50

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

CAMP
/kamp/ verb: To relax, chill, unwind, savor, reflect, enjoy, breathe
Step through the doors of CAMP and you know you’re in good company. Here is a gathering place that captures the essence of downtown Greenville perfectly—cool, comfortable, lively—with food that is insanely delicious and flavorful.

The whimsical, comfort food menu with its touch of global flair is crafted using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farms. Refreshing cocktails, a curated wine list, and a selection of regional beers pair perfectly to ensure a remarkable dining experience. Come unwind, chill with friends, and savor the moment at CAMP.

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ChristopherVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This was our first time at camp. It was very active and loud. Everyone was enjoying themselves in the bar started to get full around 7/7:30 PM. We did the restaurant week options and the food came from the standard menu and was absolutely delicious.

Sorghum & Salt

4.7

4.7 (379)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Vegetable & seafood driven small plates with a seasonal, always-revolving menu served in a trendy, industrial setting combining upscale fare with a laid back experience. Our tasting menu is available in the entire restaurant 6 days a week. Selected for OpenTables "Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Charleston" in 2021!

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LaurentVIP

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Delicious! Very inventive! Our best meal in Charleston. The 6 course tasting menu is the way to go. Not pretentious. The various sauces show a great mastery.

Roca Roja Cantina

4.6

4.6 (522)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Roca Roja is situated on the beautiful marsh front in Cherry Grove at 806 Sea Mountain Hwy in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
With two unique floors, First floor- upscale Mexican restaurant and Second floor- casual open air Cantina, there is something for all!

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Marilyn

Dined on Oct 18, 2024

The food was really good. The manager was our server and he made the moment even more fun. He was friendly and really polite.

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Popular dish

Lobster Enchiladas

Lamar's Sporting Club

4.6

4.6 (10)

$31 to $50

Lounge

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Sophisticated lounge offering excellent craft cocktails, upscale bar bites, and weekly top shelf happy hours in a comfortable setting.

Recognized as the best venue to enjoy College & NFL games with 10+ HD TVs. Lunch & Brunch are available on the weekends during football season.

Lamar's was designed for like-minded individuals who value nightlife experiences, sports, and exclusivity. The establishment features an intimate lounge with a classic and upscale ambiance. With rich, dark wood paneling, subdued lighting, and plush leather banquettes, sofas, and cocktail tables, the venue provides both comfort and luxury seating. The sporting club lifestyle is reflected in the carefully curated decor, which includes antique-inspired elements such as modern-vintage artwork, chandeliers, eclectic bookshelves and wildlife on display.

Located on the corner of King & Spring, Lamar's is the ultimate way to elevate your sports viewings & evening experiences in Charleston.

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Kortenay

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

So festive and cute, very nice for a morning brunch!

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Experience

Sunday Game Day at Lamar's with Sir Wieners

The Whitman

4.5

4.5 (141)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central

About the restaurant

For entry into the Pop-up, please join our complimentary Access Membership & Rewards program prior to your arrival. As an Access Member you will receive exclusive offerings, benefits, experiences, and more. Please note your reservation through Open Table does not serve as your enrollment into the Access program. Join Now: https://www.balharbourshopspopup.com/access/.
The Whitman–an all-new restaurant concept by Bal Harbour Shops, designed exclusively for the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up. The Whitman name draws inspiration from The Whitman by The Sea– a luxury Miami Beach hotel owned by the Whitman family in the 1940s.
The Whitman brings the iconic dining experience of Bal Harbour Shops to life through its breezy indoor-outdoor space. Evoking a decadent lifestyle of leisure, the palm-framed courtyard retains the idyllic al fresco environment of the Shops. With a menu featuring Latin-inspired flavors and comforting classics, The Whitman will keep you coming back.

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Barrie

Dined 4 days ago

We took a short walk from the Kravis Center (where we saw a matinee) to City Place. My friend wanted to check out the Whitman and we're glad we did! Initial service was very good, but a bit spotty after our first drinks and plates were empty. It was happy hour so we ordered $12 specialty cocktails and $5 red wine. We enjoyed all three featured appetizers and then the brussels sprouts. Delicious, all! Shops were filled with high end luxury items. Very well done for a pop-up location.

Chef 21 Sushi Burger and Korean BBQ

4.4

4.4 (170)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Greenville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chef 21, where culinary boundaries are shattered under one roof! Dive into the world of innovative Chef 21 Sushi Burgers, where traditional rolls meet handheld perfection. Craving Korean BBQ? Grill it yourself at your table, immersing in the sizzle and flavors of Seoul at Chef 21 Korean BBQ next door.
But that's not all – quench your thirst at our full bar boasting the biggest selection of Japanese whiskey and craft cocktails. Explore the world of soju and sake, elevating your dining experience to new heights. Chef 21: Two restaurants, one epic fusion feast!

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Ashley

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Our experience was great. No crowds, great food, quick service, and our waiter was super friendly!

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4.2

4.2 (95)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

From chef, cookbook author and PBS star, Vivian Howard, LENOIR reminds people that the South is a nuanced place with a storied history and disparate terrain that shapes us as well as our food traditions. Here we cook to perpetuate, honor and evolve the cuisine of the rural, agricultural South, and we back it up with hospitality that buys into the idea that food with a story tastes better. Named for Vivian’s home county in eastern North Carolina, LENOIR exalts the pillars of Southern hospitality and leaves people feeling like they are guests in our home rather than patrons in our restaurant.

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Joe

Dined 6 days ago

Lenoir is one of only several great restaurants in Charleston!

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Popular dish

Pan Roasted Chicken

Lava Korean Steakhouse

4.1

4.1 (35)

$31 to $50

Korean

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Lava Korean Steakhouse is a festive place for all to enjoy. Each of our restaurant tables has its own grill to prepare delicious steaks including dry aged steaks and A5 Wagyu or even chicken, pork belly and shrimp. Diners can also select from several selection which are prepared by our chefs in the kitchen if grilling at the table does not suit your taste. We also offer a sushi menu featuring the renowned sushi of Chef Heryadi. You can enjoy a refreshing cocktail from our bar or select a special wine from the "Captain's List" to perfectly compliment your meal. Lava offers indoor and outdoor seating and is open for lunch and dinner daily.

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Elizaveta

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Food excellent prices fair service was ok. Not blaming on restaurant bc it’s hard to control waitstaff if they’re having a bad day or something.

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