The best restaurants in Anderson

52 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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

112 Halter Dr (Piedmont)

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

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A mini-chain featuring a menu of barbecued ribs, brisket & pork platters in a shacklike atmosphere.

6630 Clemson Blvd (Pendleton)

A mini-chain featuring a menu of barbecued ribs, brisket & pork platters in a shacklike atmosphere.

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Casual restaurant dishing up traditional Mexican fare including tacos and tamales, plus cocktails.

217 W Main St (Central)

Casual restaurant dishing up traditional Mexican fare including tacos and tamales, plus cocktails.

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Texas Roadhouse

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

4119 Clemson Blvd

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

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Smoked meats, pork skins, and other barbecue basics are the draw at this casual eatery with a drive-thru.

701 S Pendleton St (Easley)

Smoked meats, pork skins, and other barbecue basics are the draw at this casual eatery with a drive-thru.

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Rolling Chefs

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Tacos, steak, and other New Wave American fusion fare served in an informal setting.

107 N Forest Ave (Hartwell)

Tacos, steak, and other New Wave American fusion fare served in an informal setting.

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Modern restaurant offering a blend of Thai and Japanese fare such as signature ramen and sushi.

410 S Main St (Belton)

Modern restaurant offering a blend of Thai and Japanese fare such as signature ramen and sushi.

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

1 Main St (Piedmont)

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

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Kid-friendly chain known for its pizzas & oversized sandwiches served in modest surroundings.

601 Williams Ave Ste E (Easley)

Kid-friendly chain known for its pizzas & oversized sandwiches served in modest surroundings.

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

102 Cross Roads Dr (Seneca)

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

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Steak, trout, and other American fare feature on the menu at this comfortable restaurant with a bar.

126 W Franklin St (Hartwell)

Steak, trout, and other American fare feature on the menu at this comfortable restaurant with a bar.

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Huddle House

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Diner chain serving Southern comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a relaxed setting.

324 E Franklin St (Hartwell)

Diner chain serving Southern comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a relaxed setting.

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Down-to-earth diner churning out burgers, hot dogs and seafood dishes, plus chicken plates, sides and desserts.

7252 Moorefield Memorial Hwy (Liberty)

Down-to-earth diner churning out burgers, hot dogs and seafood dishes, plus chicken plates, sides and desserts.

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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

1007 Tiger Blvd (Clemson)

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

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Pho and More

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Casual, family-owned eatery for bowls of Vietnamese staples, such as pho and banh mi.

5155 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Easley)

Casual, family-owned eatery for bowls of Vietnamese staples, such as pho and banh mi.

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Huddle

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Fast food joint offering burgers and breakfast favorites in a casual atmosphere.

478 E Main St (Easley)

Fast food joint offering burgers and breakfast favorites in a casual atmosphere.

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Casual restaurant serving pizza and other comfort eats, plus milkshakes and a drive-thru.

319 N Main St (Belton)

Casual restaurant serving pizza and other comfort eats, plus milkshakes and a drive-thru.

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Upscale American restaurant on the marina featuring seafood, steaks, pasta, plus patio seating.

1629 Marina Rd

Upscale American restaurant on the marina featuring seafood, steaks, pasta, plus patio seating.

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Fuddruckers

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

100 Destination Blvd

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

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Laid-back bistro serving sushi, wood-fired pizza, and other comfort food in an inviting space.

7721 US-76 (Pendleton)

Laid-back bistro serving sushi, wood-fired pizza, and other comfort food in an inviting space.

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Tacos, burritos, and other familiar Mexican dishes feature at this casual restaurant with a bar.

1350 Crestview Rd Ste d (Easley)

Tacos, burritos, and other familiar Mexican dishes feature at this casual restaurant with a bar.

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Relaxed Thai spot (plus take-out) featuring a wide-ranging menu.

1911 E Greenville St

Relaxed Thai spot (plus take-out) featuring a wide-ranging menu.

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

121 S Main St (Donalds)

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

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Down-to-earth option with banquette seating for spicy curries, noodles & other familiar Thai fare.

133 W Main St (Central)

Down-to-earth option with banquette seating for spicy curries, noodles & other familiar Thai fare.

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

11011 Anderson Rd A (Piedmont)

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

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1826 Bistro

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Part of historic Farmers' Hall, this inviting bistro serves American fare such as steaks & seafood.

105 Exchange St (Pendleton)

Part of historic Farmers' Hall, this inviting bistro serves American fare such as steaks & seafood.

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Small restaurant featuring Thai staples such as pad thai and fried rice, plus street food items.

233 W Main St (Central)

Small restaurant featuring Thai staples such as pad thai and fried rice, plus street food items.

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

315 E Greer St (Honea Path)

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

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

126 Interstate Blvd

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

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

4101 Old Dobbins Bridge Rd (Fair Play)

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

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Burgers and hot dogs served at this eatery with a lakeside theme and a deck.

5420 SC-187

Burgers and hot dogs served at this eatery with a lakeside theme and a deck.

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Hardee's

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

408 S Main St (Belton)

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

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Casual restaurant for steak and ribs, plus other comfort staples.

150 W Beltline Blvd

Casual restaurant for steak and ribs, plus other comfort staples.

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

4751 US-29 (Belton)

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

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Casual Japanese eatery fixing up sushi, teriyaki chicken, and hibachi steak.

4423 SC-24

Casual Japanese eatery fixing up sushi, teriyaki chicken, and hibachi steak.

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The Pompous Pig

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

3320 N Main St

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

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Fine dining with a Southern accent in a refined space that once held a 19th-century hardware store.

208 S Main St

Fine dining with a Southern accent in a refined space that once held a 19th-century hardware store.

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2 Bros Pizza

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Casual eatery dishing up a wide variety of pizzas (slices available), as well as wings and fried sides.

2005 E Main St (Easley)

Casual eatery dishing up a wide variety of pizzas (slices available), as well as wings and fried sides.

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Relaxed, chain-eatery for Mexican dishes like burritos, fajitas and tacos, plus beer, margaritas and cocktails.

160 W Beltline Blvd

Relaxed, chain-eatery for Mexican dishes like burritos, fajitas and tacos, plus beer, margaritas and cocktails.

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Local-ingredient pizzas, subs, and wings served in a family-friendly dining room that has a bar.

101 NE Main St h (Easley)

Local-ingredient pizzas, subs, and wings served in a family-friendly dining room that has a bar.

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Mill Town Place

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Local specialty, featuring comfort foods, burgers, seafood and breakfast dishes.

18 Main St (Pelzer)

Local specialty, featuring comfort foods, burgers, seafood and breakfast dishes.

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Besides pizza, this casual spot serves up calzones, subs, and other familiar Italian dishes.

5809 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Easley)

Besides pizza, this casual spot serves up calzones, subs, and other familiar Italian dishes.

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

50 Halter Dr (Piedmont)

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

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Casual eatery dishing up barbecue ribs, pork, chicken and other classics, along with breakfast fare.

1401 N Main St

Casual eatery dishing up barbecue ribs, pork, chicken and other classics, along with breakfast fare.

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Guys Pizza 24

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Pizza restaurant offering a range of pies, plus subs, wings, and salads in a casual setting.

4365 SC-24

Pizza restaurant offering a range of pies, plus subs, wings, and salads in a casual setting.

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Family-owned eatery specializing in craft beer and wine and hosting occasional live music.

116 E Main St (Easley)

Family-owned eatery specializing in craft beer and wine and hosting occasional live music.

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Casual spot for standard Mexican dishes like tacos and burritos alongside tequila cocktails.

4355 SC-24

Casual spot for standard Mexican dishes like tacos and burritos alongside tequila cocktails.

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Mexican menu items such as tacos and fajitas are served at this casual joint with a full bar.

6020 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Easley)

Mexican menu items such as tacos and fajitas are served at this casual joint with a full bar.

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Casual spot for burgers, steaks and fries served by friendly staff.

11023 Anderson Rd (Piedmont)

Casual spot for burgers, steaks and fries served by friendly staff.

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Alebrijes

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Relaxed eatery doling out familiar Mexican plates, including fajitas, margaritas, and chips.

6205 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Easley)

Relaxed eatery doling out familiar Mexican plates, including fajitas, margaritas, and chips.

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Casual bar and grill featuring an array of chicken wing flavors, plus burgers, and fries.

442 W Howell St (Hartwell)

Casual bar and grill featuring an array of chicken wing flavors, plus burgers, and fries.

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

3546 Clemson Blvd

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

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