The best restaurants in Aiken
35 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Tokyo Grill(Aiken)
RestaurantsCraving something light, crunchy, or fully loaded? Tokyo Grill(Aiken) does fresh specialty rolls with bold sauces, hot hibachi favorites,…
Tokyo Grill(Aiken)
RestaurantsThe Legends Grille
RestaurantsThe Legends Grille keeps it relaxed for Aiken folks, whether you’re sliding in after a round for a cold beer and a snack or meeting friends…
The Legends Grille
RestaurantsSoul & Seafood House
RestaurantsCraving a low-effort dinner this week that still tastes like Sunday at grandma’s? Soul & Seafood House does shrimp, soups, stacked…
Soul & Seafood House
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsHibachi & Wings
RestaurantsCraving crispy wings and hibachi in one easy pick? Hibachi & Wings leans into the fun with saucy, from-mild-to-fiery wings and…
Hibachi & Wings
RestaurantsSouthbound Smokehouse- Aiken
RestaurantsSouthbound Smokehouse- Aiken keeps it local with all meat smoked in house, house made sauces, and the kind of live music nights that sneak…
Southbound Smokehouse- Aiken
RestaurantsGrumpy's Sports Pub
RestaurantsWhen you want burgers that mean it, wings that don’t mess around, and a cozy local-hangout vibe with TVs everywhere, Grumpy's Sports Pub is…
Grumpy's Sports Pub
RestaurantsWhiskey Alley
RestaurantsWhiskey Alley nails the downtown hangout vibe with Chef Chad's creative, daily-changing plates that swing from smoked trout dip to a Royale…
Whiskey Alley
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Aiken
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Aiken
RestaurantsWhat's Cookin' Downtown - Aiken, SC
RestaurantsWhether you need a quick breakfast or a laid-back lunch, What's Cookin' Downtown serves fresh-cooked comfort at hand-made tables and sends…
What's Cookin' Downtown - Aiken, SC
RestaurantsMetro Diner
RestaurantsLocal diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
Metro Diner
RestaurantsEmperador asian-mex
RestaurantsWhen the group can’t pick between sushi vibes, hibachi cravings, or classic tacos and burritos, Emperador Asian-Mex has it all under one…
Emperador asian-mex
RestaurantsWingPlace Aiken
RestaurantsWith family-friendly sports bar vibes, WingPlace Aiken turns out boneless, crispy, or classic wings, plus burgers and salads, with beer,…
WingPlace Aiken
RestaurantsRack and Grill III
RestaurantsOfficially the largest pool room in the Southeast, Rack and Grill III gives you 18,000 square feet of cue-sport heaven with Diamond tables,…
Rack and Grill III
RestaurantsFerrandos - Whiskey
RestaurantsWhether it’s a weeknight scramble or game-day feast, Ferrando's Italian Pizzeria nails the basics with crispy, flavorful pies, solid…
Ferrandos - Whiskey
RestaurantsThe Feed Sack - Aiken, SC
RestaurantsCozy, casual restaurant serving burger, steaks and other standard dishes alongside cocktails.
The Feed Sack - Aiken, SC
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsTakosushi
RestaurantsTakosushi blends Asian and Southwestern traditions into inventive, down to earth plates, so you can chase spicy takos with crisp, fresh…
Takosushi
RestaurantsDukes Bar-B-Que Aiken
RestaurantsBuffet-style and family run, Dukes Bar-B-Que Aiken nails the essentials with crispy fried chicken, barbecue, and a full lineup of Southern…
Dukes Bar-B-Que Aiken
RestaurantsNeon Fig
RestaurantsNeon Fig is a locally owned, chef-driven spot turning familiar cravings into fun, imaginatively plated dishes from brunch to dinner. Swing…
Neon Fig
RestaurantsEastern Buffet
RestaurantsThis week, let Eastern Buffet be the easy yes when the group text can't agree. It’s a no-fuss Chinese buffet with sushi and plenty of…
Eastern Buffet
RestaurantsThe Wildemount
RestaurantsThe Wildemount is a cozy, family-owned fine dining spot where steaks, seafood, and other classics get the scratch-made, high quality…
The Wildemount
RestaurantsOkinawa Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bowl
RestaurantsWhen the hibachi craving hits, Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bowl brings sizzling steak and teriyaki chicken combos, plus salmon…
Okinawa Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bowl
RestaurantsSukiya Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsIn the mood for dinner and a show, but without getting weird? Sukiya Japanese Steak House nails the hibachi right-before-your-eyes vibe,…
Sukiya Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsMi Rancho 124 Dominion Dr
RestaurantsMi Rancho nails the relaxed, kid-friendly vibe and the plates that matter... sizzling fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, quesabirria, and that…
Mi Rancho 124 Dominion Dr
RestaurantsPark Avenue Oyster Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual seafood restaurant featuring oysters and other entrees and cocktails.
Park Avenue Oyster Bar & Grill
RestaurantsNew Moon Cafe
RestaurantsNew Moon Cafe keeps Aiken running with carefully roasted Arabica beans sourced from Central and South America to the South Pacific, brewed…
New Moon Cafe
RestaurantsLa Parisienne French restaurant and bakery
RestaurantsWhether you’re chasing a proper espresso, a golden waffle, or a flaky croissant that actually flakes, La Parisienne French Restaurant and…
La Parisienne French restaurant and bakery
RestaurantsApizza di Napoli®️
RestaurantsApizza di Napoli®️ is the first and only South Carolina pizzeria certified by AVPN in Naples, serving wood fired pies built on 100% Napoli…
Apizza di Napoli®️
RestaurantsBlue Top Grill
RestaurantsBlue Top Grill keeps it simple in the best way, with juicy burgers, hand-cut fries, crispy fried chicken, and honest-to-goodness sandwiches…
Blue Top Grill
RestaurantsAnShu Asian Cafe
RestaurantsAnShu Asian Cafe keeps dinner decisions easy with fresh, flavorful Asian dishes for dine-in or quick takeout, plus private parties and…
AnShu Asian Cafe
RestaurantsMacK’s
RestaurantsMacK’s keeps it simple and tasty with grilled sandwiches, a popular Philly cheesesteak, and waffle fries that vanish faster than office…
MacK’s
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsTasty wings&Seafood
RestaurantsWhen Aiken cravings hit, Tasty Wings & Seafood nails the mix of wings, seafood favorites, and Chinese noodles that actually taste like…
Tasty wings&Seafood
RestaurantsThe Polo Grounds Cafe
RestaurantsThe Polo Grounds Cafe serves crepes alongside espresso, coffee and tea, plus bagels, parfaits, smoothies, salads, and specials, making it…
The Polo Grounds Cafe
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