The best restaurants in Florence

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

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Sakura Japanese Restaurant is a clutch move for Florence dinner plans this week with bento boxes like Geisha or Samurai, comforting hibachi…

1316 S Irby St

Sakura Japanese Restaurant is a clutch move for Florence dinner plans this week with bento boxes like Geisha or Samurai, comforting hibachi and teriyaki plates, and specialty rolls from Rainbow to the namesake Sakura. Feeling bold? The Fire Roll is, no joke, served with fire.

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Holt Bros BBQ

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Holt Bros BBQ is all about fresh, hot, homemade Southern barbecue that tastes like a family recipe perfected over decades. Order online for…

2087 W Evans St

Holt Bros BBQ is all about fresh, hot, homemade Southern barbecue that tastes like a family recipe perfected over decades. Order online for an easy weeknight fix, or let them cater your next get-together so you can claim the glory without babysitting a smoker.

From the Florence newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Popular restaurant specializing in Italian fare (including homemade pasta), plus wine and beer.

821 S Irby St

Popular restaurant specializing in Italian fare (including homemade pasta), plus wine and beer.

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Everyday Mexican fare, imported draft beer & frozen margaritas served in a relaxed, colorful space.

2131 Hoffmeyer Rd

Everyday Mexican fare, imported draft beer & frozen margaritas served in a relaxed, colorful space.

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Redbone Alley

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Classic American eats served in a cavernous 2-tiered re-creation of an old Charleston neighborhood.

1903 W Palmetto St

Classic American eats served in a cavernous 2-tiered re-creation of an old Charleston neighborhood.

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Marco's Pizza

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

2501 S Cashua Dr Ste O

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

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Il Buongustaio

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Cozy spot serving classic Italian comfort food such as lasagna, charcuterie, and tiramisu.

1257 Celebration Blvd

Cozy spot serving classic Italian comfort food such as lasagna, charcuterie, and tiramisu.

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Five Guys

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

1940 Hoffmeyer Rd

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

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Miyabi Jr

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Japanese counter-serve eatery with a menu of teriyaki & hibachi fare, plus a sushi bar.

250 N Beltline Dr

Japanese counter-serve eatery with a menu of teriyaki & hibachi fare, plus a sushi bar.

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Homey seafood joint with a warm atmosphere offering regional recipes & outdoor seating.

1500 2nd Loop Rd

Homey seafood joint with a warm atmosphere offering regional recipes & outdoor seating.

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Wholly Smokin’

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Upscale-casual BBQ restaurant serving smoked meats & classic sides, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

150 S Dargan St

Upscale-casual BBQ restaurant serving smoked meats & classic sides, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

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Busy, time-tested buffet operation providing Southern BBQ & seafood standards in easygoing environs.

2004 2nd Loop Rd

Busy, time-tested buffet operation providing Southern BBQ & seafood standards in easygoing environs.

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D'z BBQ

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Barbecue joint for sandwiches, brisket and ribs as well as pizza.

5248 E Old Marion Hwy

Barbecue joint for sandwiches, brisket and ribs as well as pizza.

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Casual family restaurant preparing a selection of familiar seafood & BBQ dishes.

1247 S Irby St

Casual family restaurant preparing a selection of familiar seafood & BBQ dishes.

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

120 Dunbarton Dr

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

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Palapas Don Jose

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Mexican eatery featuring burritos, fajitas and other classic dishes, plus margaritas.

2020 W Palmetto St

Mexican eatery featuring burritos, fajitas and other classic dishes, plus margaritas.

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1720 Burger Bar

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American eatery & pub featuring creative burgers & craft beer, plus TVs, trivia nights & happy hour.

850 Woody Jones Blvd

American eatery & pub featuring creative burgers & craft beer, plus TVs, trivia nights & happy hour.

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Casual, kid-friendly eatery serving traditional Mexican favorites and margaritas.

147 W Evans St

Casual, kid-friendly eatery serving traditional Mexican favorites and margaritas.

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Snug eatery mainstay dispensing a variety of pizzas & other Italian staples in comfortable digs.

2600 S Irby St j

Snug eatery mainstay dispensing a variety of pizzas & other Italian staples in comfortable digs.

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LilJazZi's

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Breakfast and brunch spot whipping up traditional pancakes, omelets and French toast, plus seafood-infused grits and salads.

163 N Dargan St

Breakfast and brunch spot whipping up traditional pancakes, omelets and French toast, plus seafood-infused grits and salads.

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Aloha Kitchen

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Family-run restaurant offering Hawaiian plates, burgers, and noodles at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market.

2513 W Lucas St

Family-run restaurant offering Hawaiian plates, burgers, and noodles at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market.

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Casual Japanese restaurant offering hibachi fare and sushi for eat-in or takeout.

2310 Pamplico Hwy

Casual Japanese restaurant offering hibachi fare and sushi for eat-in or takeout.

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No-frills, 24-hour American eatery serving sandwiches, omelets, pancakes & steak dinners.

471 W Palmetto St

No-frills, 24-hour American eatery serving sandwiches, omelets, pancakes & steak dinners.

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Eggs Up Grill

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

250 N Beltline Dr Unit 70

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

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

250 N Beltline Dr Unit 30

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

2007 2nd Loop Rd

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Burgers, steaks, fries and more casual favorites in a relaxed space with kid-friendly vibes.

2519 W Palmetto St

Burgers, steaks, fries and more casual favorites in a relaxed space with kid-friendly vibes.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

2599 David H McLeod Blvd

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Sylvia Jo's

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Relaxed restaurant serving classic Southern fare such as fried chicken and pork chops, plus a buffet.

541 E Liberty St (Sumter)

Relaxed restaurant serving classic Southern fare such as fried chicken and pork chops, plus a buffet.

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Ruby Tuesday

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Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

1550 American Dr

Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

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American grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.

1358 Celebration Blvd

American grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.

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Casual, long-running chain offering a menu of steak, chicken & seafood, plus hot & cold buffets.

2688 David H McLeod Blvd

Casual, long-running chain offering a menu of steak, chicken & seafood, plus hot & cold buffets.

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Wings and other fried chicken dishes are on offer at this relaxed restaurant.

1925 Mountain Laurel Ct

Wings and other fried chicken dishes are on offer at this relaxed restaurant.

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Spacious taproom with a patio featuring house-brewed beer, updated comfort grub & weekly live music.

911 S Sunset Acres Ln

Spacious taproom with a patio featuring house-brewed beer, updated comfort grub & weekly live music.

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Informal, contemporary outfit offering Pan-Asian favorites & a build-your-own stir-fries station.

2417 David H McLeod Blvd

Informal, contemporary outfit offering Pan-Asian favorites & a build-your-own stir-fries station.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

3932 E Palmetto St

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Jumping J's

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Familiar American counter-serve joint turning out burgers, sandwiches & other comfort food.

898 S Irby St

Familiar American counter-serve joint turning out burgers, sandwiches & other comfort food.

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Counter-service eatery offering comfort food such as chicken wings, fried catfish, and fries.

2047 W Evans St

Counter-service eatery offering comfort food such as chicken wings, fried catfish, and fries.

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Relaxed dining spot featuring performing hibachi chefs, Japanese mains & sushi, plus lunch specials.

2007 W Evans St

Relaxed dining spot featuring performing hibachi chefs, Japanese mains & sushi, plus lunch specials.

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Cibo by Stefanos

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An array of dine-in & takeaway Italian-American dishes in a casual setting with outdoor tables.

1270 Celebration Blvd

An array of dine-in & takeaway Italian-American dishes in a casual setting with outdoor tables.

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Vegan, kid-friendly cafe with a menu of burgers, pies, salads and sandwiches and fries.

1832-B W Lucas St

Vegan, kid-friendly cafe with a menu of burgers, pies, salads and sandwiches and fries.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

961 S Irby St

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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92 go

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Informal chicken restaurant and crab house, serving wings, bowls and Korean favorites with speedy service.

811 S Irby St

Informal chicken restaurant and crab house, serving wings, bowls and Korean favorites with speedy service.

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Cook Out

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

2007 S Irby St

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

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Homespun, Southern classics with a Lowcountry influence served in a red barn with outdoor tables.

2106-50 W Lucas St

Homespun, Southern classics with a Lowcountry influence served in a red barn with outdoor tables.

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Town Hall

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Refined restaurant with a rooftop bar offering inventive, farm-to-table Southern cuisine.

101 W Evans St

Refined restaurant with a rooftop bar offering inventive, farm-to-table Southern cuisine.

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Btj's wings

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Casual eatery dishing up crispy fried chicken wings, plus sandwiches and fried seafood.

846 S Irby St

Casual eatery dishing up crispy fried chicken wings, plus sandwiches and fried seafood.

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The Drive In

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Original drive-in with a retro diner look serving up burgers, fries, shakes & chicken since 1957.

135 E Palmetto St

Original drive-in with a retro diner look serving up burgers, fries, shakes & chicken since 1957.

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Casual Mexican dining featuring familiar dishes, plus beer, cocktails, and margaritas.

914 S Cashua Dr

Casual Mexican dining featuring familiar dishes, plus beer, cocktails, and margaritas.

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Cain's Bar-B-Que

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Cozy, family-run eatery offers all-you-can-eat Southern dishes in a casual setting.

1502 Pamplico Hwy

Cozy, family-run eatery offers all-you-can-eat Southern dishes in a casual setting.

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Cicis Pizza

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Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

1945 W Palmetto St

Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

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Rebel Pie

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Casual, family-friendly eatery offering wood-fired Neapolitan pizza alongside craft beers.

804 2nd Loop Rd Ste C

Casual, family-friendly eatery offering wood-fired Neapolitan pizza alongside craft beers.

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Victors

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An elegant restaurant in Hotel Florence serving an extensive menu of upscale cuisine.

126 W Evans St

An elegant restaurant in Hotel Florence serving an extensive menu of upscale cuisine.

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Counter-serve restaurant for Mexican eats such as tacos and fajitas, margaritas, and live music.

1520 American Dr

Counter-serve restaurant for Mexican eats such as tacos and fajitas, margaritas, and live music.

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