The best restaurants in Anderson County

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

An array of typical American, Italian & Greek plates whipped up in laid-back surroundings.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Strip-mall choice for casual Mexican dining offering burritos, enchiladas & other familiar fare.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

Easygoing restaurant with a glassed-in sunroom offering an Italian menu & lunchtime pizza buffet.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Chain restaurant known for classic deli sandwiches & signature sides such as potato salad.

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Counter-serve chain serving deli fare, such as their Original sandwich, specialty pizzas & salads.

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Family-friendly daytime diner with biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters & hearty sides.

American fare featuring traditional burgers in a casual space with checkered floors & retro style.

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Order-at-the-counter chain known for Southwestern staples like burritos & a salsa bar.

Craving foldable thin-crust or a hefty Sicilian square? Brooklyn Style Pizza, a Pendleton spot, keeps it classic with hand-tossed New York pies, a legit Margherita with fresh mozzarella and basil, plus a rotating lineup of beers, ciders, and wine... easy takeout or delivery when weeknights get busy.

From the Pendleton newsletter, October 12, 2026

Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Offers pizza, pasta, sandwiches & a full bar in addition to Asian-influenced surf & turf.

Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Fresh Mexican restaurant offering tortillas, fajitas and street tacos, as well as a salsa bar.

When you want slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and pork platters without the fuss, The Smokin' Pig of Pendleton brings that no-frills, shacklike vibe locals love, plus tailgating and catering for game days...

From the Anderson newsletter, September 7, 2026

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Circle M Barbecue has been doing authentic whole hog the old-school way since 1992, with that tangy vinegar kick you can taste before you even think about sauce. Family-run, friendly, and worth the short drive from Anderson, they do dine-in, takeout, and catering for when you’ve got a crowd.

From the Anderson newsletter, September 28, 2026

For a cozy Belton spot that cooks from scratch, Asian Kitchen - Vietnamese Cuisine, Pho & Boba Tea nails rich, slow-simmered pho, crispy bánh mì, and fresh spring rolls, plus boba for the ride home. Comforting, unfussy, and close enough for an easy Anderson weeknight win.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 10, 2026

American-style dishes including prime rib are served in a historic building overlooking the Saluda River.

Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.

When pizza night needs zero fuss, Pizza And Then Some brings handmade calzones, oven-baked wings, and lasagna worth the hype, a local favorite since 2012. Add a milkshake, roll through the drive-thru, or tap in for delivery and online ordering… weeknight win secured.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 4, 2026

Whether you're cruising to Portman Marina or just craving lake breezes, The Galley Restaurant nails that upscale-by-the-water sweet spot with fresh seafood, prime steaks, and a full Nami Sushi Bar. Grab a patio table, toast the sunset, and pretend you planned this all week.

From the Anderson newsletter, September 27, 2026

Family-friendly chain for burgers on housemade sesame seed buns, plus salads & shakes.

Erica Wood Fire Bistro & Raw Bar is that local spot for wood-fired everything and sushi that actually hits, from wood-fired oysters and a charred wedge to prime steaks and pizzas like the Mad Hatter with prosciutto, arugula, and burrata.

From the Anderson newsletter, September 10, 2026

Thai Lotus Anderson keeps things relaxed and reliable, with a wide-ranging Thai and Asian menu that actually tastes like something you’ll daydream about tomorrow. When you need comforting heat, fresh flavors, and zero fuss, this spot quietly delivers the win for Anderson locals.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 29, 2026

Casual eatery with a kids' menu offering chicken fingers, Philly steak sandwiches, and tuna melts.

Set in Pendleton’s Farmers' Hall, 1826 Bistro keeps things fresh with a menu that changes often, but you can count on well-cooked steaks, bright seafood, and seasonal surprises. Ideal when you want dinner to feel a little special without driving far.

From the Anderson newsletter, September 9, 2026

Relaxed pizzeria featuring fresh ingredients, thin-crust pies, calzones and salads.

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Need a low-key break this week? Anderson’s only tiki bar, Foobar'd Bar & Grille, leans into lake-life energy with burgers, dogs, Sunday brunch, live music and late-night karaoke, plus plenty of games. Pull up with friends, order something tasty, and let the good times do the heavy lifting.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 13, 2026

Arnold's of Belton - Famous Homemade Hamburgers keeps things simple with classic burgers, patty melts, and Southern comfort staples served in a warm, retro vibe.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 3, 2026

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Anderson's original steak house, Carson's Steak Warehouse, serves hand-cut steaks from its in-house butcher, warm yeast rolls that disappear fast, and yes, all the peanuts you can eat. When you want an easy, legit steak night with friends, this is your spot.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 9, 2026

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

When the craving hits for sizzling hibachi steak, teriyaki chicken, or a stack of fresh sushi rolls, Kobe Hibachi Steak House delivers the kind of week-saving comfort that makes leftovers optional. Keep it classic with noodles and an entree, or mix it up with sashimi and a roll.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 24, 2026

Easygoing strip-mall spot serving BBQ eats such as ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus classic sides.

Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill serves bold American fare built on Braveheart beef, fresh seafood, and local ingredients, all inside a beautifully restored space that once housed an 1800s hardware store.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 22, 2026

Mill Town Place nails the hometown diner vibe with crispy fried green tomatoes, stick-to-your-ribs meatloaf, and breakfast that happily shows up at lunch. Add chewy-bacon club sandwiches, onion rings, and sweet corn fritters, and you’ve got the kind of Pelzer detour your week deserves.

From the Anderson newsletter, September 19, 2026

Greek and Italian cuisine, including gyros and pizza options, plus wings.

Little Pigs BBQ of Anderson does the important stuff right... tender pulled pork, classic mac & cheese, tangy slaw, and portions that make leftovers a given. When you want no-fuss, all-flavor comfort this week, this is the spot your future self will thank you for.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 5, 2026

Guys Pizza 24 is the no-brainer move when dinner needs to just appear, with specialty pies, calzones and strombolis, plus wings, subs, and salads that hit the spot. Reliable, tasty, locally loved... the kind of standby you call when you want comfort food without pretending to meal prep.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 11, 2026

El Manzanillo Mexican Restaurant hits the sweet spot for Anderson locals craving legit tacos, sizzling chicken fajitas, and that Burrito California, with complimentary chips and salsa to start and icy margaritas to seal the deal, all in a lively, family-friendly vibe that keeps folks coming back.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 1, 2026

Arnold's Of Powdersville - Famous Homemade Hamburgers keeps it classic with juicy burgers, patty melts, and other Southern favorites in a friendly, retro setting. Order online for quick pickup, delivery where available, and let their catering handle the crew for work or family gatherings.

From the Greenville newsletter, September 6, 2026

Warm up this week with a giant slurp at Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant, where patiently simmered pho broth gets its depth from charred onions, ginger, and spices imported from Vietnam. Round it out with goi cuon, bun thit nuong, clay pot rice, and a strong Vietnamese coffee that absolutely gets you moving.

From the Anderson newsletter, September 27, 2026

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.