Regardless of where you grew up, chances are good that, on occasion, you enjoy a mouthwatering, juicy steak – and probably potatoes to go with. Fortunately, for us, South Carolina has so many wonderful restaurants where steaks are the featured menu item, especially in the touristy cities. But not everything has to be about the big cities, does it? We’ve compiled a list of amazing small town restaurants that grill up some juicy steaks; check them out…
- Figaro The Dining Room - Newberry
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Google Maps/Samie Truong Known locally for their Southern fare with a creative flair, Figaro The Dining Room is a delightfully upscale, yet casual, restaurant that can satisfy nearly every craving you have, including one for a mouthwatering steak or two! It’s located at 1117 Boyce St., Newberry, SC 29108.
- Driftwood’s Seafood & Steak - Murrells Inlet
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Google Maps/Emily Madison This may become your favorite go-to steakhouse once you devour one of the juicy and tender steaks. But don’t be surprised if you opt for seafood… both are specialties of the house! It’s located at 10799 SC-707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
- Calhoun Corners - Clemson
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Google Maps/E Littman Although not billed exclusively as a steakhouse, per se, Calhoun Corners is possibly one of the best kept secrets in the Palmetto State. It’s located in a historic building first used as a church; then used as a general store. Exposed brick walls, and a friendly air of formality give this upstate casual eatery an edge. Plus, the menu features Angus beef, from Prime Rib, to ribeye and filet mignon… all cooked to perfection. If you haven’t already, discover Calhoun Corners Restaurant at 103 Clemson St., Clemson, SC 29631.
- The Lakehouse - Summerton
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Google Maps/Robert Biscardi Cozy up to waterfront dining at its best in this lakeside eatery. Whether you arrive by boat or by car, you’re in for a delicious treat for your taste buds and your eyes! You’ll find all of the goodness at the restaurant at 5321 Dingle Pond Rd., Summerton, SC 29148.
- Phil’s Steakhouse - Pacolet
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Facebook/Phil’s Steakhouse In addition to the flavorful, hand-cut steaks, visitors love the atmosphere and the service at this relatively new restaurant to hit the small town scene in Pacolet. Give it a taste at 6630 S Pine St., Pacolet, SC 29372.
- Bistro 90 - Longs
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Facebook/Bistro 90 Enjoy classic surf and turf that’ll have you coming back for more. Or, if you prefer just a steak, then you can order that too — and cooked to perfection! Bistro 90 specializes in steaks, seafood, and Italian cuisine. Find it at 7209 SC-90, Longs, SC 29568.
- The Peddler - Hamer
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Google Maps/Ethan Smith Did you know there’s a Peddler Steakhouse at South of the Border? Don’t underestimate the goodness at this tried-and-true steakhouse with a few locations in the Palmetto State - just because it’s at South of the Border. From mouthwatering steaks, to delectable seafood entrees, this Peddler location lives up to the overall hype and reputation of The Peddler. (Plus, it’s located in a building that looks like a sombrero!) Find it right off of I-95 at 3346 US-301, Hamer, SC 29547.
Did your fave small town steakhouse make the list? Feel free to politely add it in our comments!
Google Maps/Joe A
Google Maps/Samie Truong
Known locally for their Southern fare with a creative flair, Figaro The Dining Room is a delightfully upscale, yet casual, restaurant that can satisfy nearly every craving you have, including one for a mouthwatering steak or two! It’s located at 1117 Boyce St., Newberry, SC 29108.
Google Maps/Emily Madison
This may become your favorite go-to steakhouse once you devour one of the juicy and tender steaks. But don’t be surprised if you opt for seafood… both are specialties of the house! It’s located at 10799 SC-707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
Google Maps/E Littman
Although not billed exclusively as a steakhouse, per se, Calhoun Corners is possibly one of the best kept secrets in the Palmetto State. It’s located in a historic building first used as a church; then used as a general store. Exposed brick walls, and a friendly air of formality give this upstate casual eatery an edge. Plus, the menu features Angus beef, from Prime Rib, to ribeye and filet mignon… all cooked to perfection. If you haven’t already, discover Calhoun Corners Restaurant at 103 Clemson St., Clemson, SC 29631.
Google Maps/Rob Spera
Google Maps/Robert Biscardi
Cozy up to waterfront dining at its best in this lakeside eatery. Whether you arrive by boat or by car, you’re in for a delicious treat for your taste buds and your eyes! You’ll find all of the goodness at the restaurant at 5321 Dingle Pond Rd., Summerton, SC 29148.
Google Maps/Lydia Conrad
Facebook/Phil’s Steakhouse
In addition to the flavorful, hand-cut steaks, visitors love the atmosphere and the service at this relatively new restaurant to hit the small town scene in Pacolet. Give it a taste at 6630 S Pine St., Pacolet, SC 29372.
TripAdvisor/Tony H
Facebook/Bistro 90
Enjoy classic surf and turf that’ll have you coming back for more. Or, if you prefer just a steak, then you can order that too — and cooked to perfection! Bistro 90 specializes in steaks, seafood, and Italian cuisine. Find it at 7209 SC-90, Longs, SC 29568.
Google Maps/Sean Duade
Google Maps/Ethan Smith
Did you know there’s a Peddler Steakhouse at South of the Border? Don’t underestimate the goodness at this tried-and-true steakhouse with a few locations in the Palmetto State - just because it’s at South of the Border. From mouthwatering steaks, to delectable seafood entrees, this Peddler location lives up to the overall hype and reputation of The Peddler. (Plus, it’s located in a building that looks like a sombrero!) Find it right off of I-95 at 3346 US-301, Hamer, SC 29547.
When you’re craving seafood in the Palmetto State, here’s a bucket list for that, too!
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