The best restaurants in Pendleton
47 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
RestaurantsBojangles
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Bojangles
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
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
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
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
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
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
RestaurantsThe Smokin' Pig of Pendleton
RestaurantsWhen you want slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and pork platters without the fuss, The Smokin' Pig of Pendleton brings that no-frills, shacklike…
The Smokin' Pig of Pendleton
RestaurantsThe Mexican at Central Gastro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up traditional Mexican fare including tacos and tamales, plus cocktails.
The Mexican at Central Gastro
RestaurantsCircle M Barbecue
RestaurantsCircle M Barbecue has been doing authentic whole hog the old-school way since 1992, with that tangy vinegar kick you can taste before you…
Circle M Barbecue
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Clemson
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Clemson
RestaurantsErica Wood Fire Bistro & Raw Bar
RestaurantsErica Wood Fire Bistro & Raw Bar is that local spot for wood-fired everything and sushi that actually hits, from wood-fired oysters and a…
Erica Wood Fire Bistro & Raw Bar
RestaurantsBake & Cook Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsDown-to-earth option with banquette seating for spicy curries, noodles & other familiar Thai fare.
Bake & Cook Thai Restaurant
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
RestaurantsBangkok Street Foods
RestaurantsSmall restaurant featuring Thai staples such as pad thai and fried rice, plus street food items.
Bangkok Street Foods
RestaurantsCracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsHomey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
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