The best restaurants in Clemson
36 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Hardee's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Hardee's
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsMcAlister's Deli
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
McAlister's Deli
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsVibrant eatery featuring a menu of sushi, grilled meats & other Japanese entrees.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsTD's of Clemson
RestaurantsLively student hangout with classic bar food, pitchers of beer & sports on big TVs in tavern digs.
TD's of Clemson
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsColumbo's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza parlor with Chicago-style pies, a salad bar & a menu of sandwiches, pasta & calzones.
Columbo's Pizza
RestaurantsBlue Heron Restaurant
RestaurantsOffers pizza, pasta, sandwiches & a full bar in addition to Asian-influenced surf & turf.
Blue Heron Restaurant
RestaurantsBojangles
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Bojangles
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsYour Pie Pizza - Clemson Dockside
RestaurantsDiners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
Your Pie Pizza - Clemson Dockside
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsPixie & Bill's
RestaurantsLongtime, rustic steakhouse & bar offering classic fare amid exposed beams & wood panelling.
Pixie & Bill's
RestaurantsRuby Tuesday
RestaurantsCasual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.
Ruby Tuesday
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsRed Bowl Asian Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with bright decor & a bar area, serving sushi & Thai, Chinese & Japanese mains.
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
RestaurantsEggs Up Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Eggs Up Grill
RestaurantsChipotle Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
RestaurantsWhich Wich
RestaurantsModern, casual chain known for design-your-own sandwiches & varied bread options.
Which Wich
RestaurantsGroucho's Deli
RestaurantsChain restaurant known for classic deli sandwiches & signature sides such as potato salad.
Groucho's Deli
RestaurantsYour Pie Pizza - Clemson Downtown
RestaurantsDiners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
Your Pie Pizza - Clemson Downtown
RestaurantsEast Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsAmerican grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.
East Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsEl Jimador Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsBurritos, tacos & other classic offerings served in a relaxed sit-down venue with mariachi bands.
El Jimador Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsJimmy John's
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Jimmy John's
RestaurantsTodaro Pizza
RestaurantsLow-key counter serve offering straightforward thin-crust pizza, plus stromboli, calzones & salads.
Todaro Pizza
RestaurantsPot Belly Deli
RestaurantsLocals line up for heaping deli sandwiches & breakfast plates at this old-school, casual pit stop.
Pot Belly Deli
RestaurantsAll In Coffee Shop
RestaurantsEspresso drinks, baked goods & light fare offered in a warm space with global flair & a roomy patio.
All In Coffee Shop
RestaurantsBojangles
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Bojangles
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Clemson
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Clemson
Restaurants1826 Bistro
RestaurantsSet in Pendleton’s Farmers' Hall, 1826 Bistro keeps things fresh with a menu that changes often, but you can count on well-cooked steaks,…
1826 Bistro
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