The best restaurants in Sumter
36 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Ward's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsWard's Bar-B-Que is a Sumter legend for pork-based red hash that locals swear by, plus tender pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. This week,…
Ward's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsUS Wings & Deli- Sumter
RestaurantsFrom garlic parmesan to lemon pepper to sweet heat, US Wings & Deli- Sumter turns out crispy, sauce-drenched wings plus legit Philly…
US Wings & Deli- Sumter
Restaurants1912 Bed and Breakfast
RestaurantsGive yourself a Sumter staycation this week at 1912 Bed and Breakfast, a restored 1912 home that balances character with modern comfort.…
1912 Bed and Breakfast
RestaurantsEl Paso Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsEl Paso Tacos & Tequila keeps weeknights interesting with birria tacos, a wild birria pizza, and a crowd-friendly Taquizza platter that…
El Paso Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsJ O’Gradys
RestaurantsIf your week needs a tasty win, J O’Gradys is slinging creative comfort staples done the Sumter way, from pork rinds with pimento cheese…
J O’Gradys
RestaurantsGramma's
RestaurantsWhether you're rolling in pre-work hungry or dodging dinner duty, Gramma's keeps Sumter fed with all-day breakfast hits plus homestyle…
Gramma's
RestaurantsMaple's
RestaurantsCraving true Pee Dee barbecue that tastes like history and wood smoke teamed up to hug your taste buds? Maple's turns out pit-cooked pork…
Maple's
RestaurantsWillie Sue's. Sumter,S.C.
RestaurantsWillie Sue's does Southern comfort with an upscale twist, firing steaks and seafood over a wood fire grill, piling on freshly baked sides,…
Willie Sue's. Sumter,S.C.
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsCajun Claws & Wing
RestaurantsCajun Claws & Wing is serving crispy, finger-licking wings, succulent claws, share-worthy seafood platters, and rice folks won’t stop…
Cajun Claws & Wing
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsJeffrey Lampkin's Country Boy Kitchen
RestaurantsFrom honey fried chicken and shrimp-and-grits to that legendary church punch, Jeffrey Lampkin's Country Boy Kitchen, right here in Sumter,…
Jeffrey Lampkin's Country Boy Kitchen
RestaurantsSambino's European Bistro
RestaurantsCraving a break from the usual red-sauce routine? Sambino's European Bistro in Sumter turns local ingredients into comforting European…
Sambino's European Bistro
RestaurantsLeo's Home of the Chicken Wings
RestaurantsFamily owned for 40+ years, Leo's Home of the Chicken Wings keeps Sumter snacking happy with signature wings fried to a shattering crunch,…
Leo's Home of the Chicken Wings
RestaurantsSylvia Jo's
RestaurantsSince 2010, Sylvia Jo's has been serving up from-scratch American comfort food with locally sourced ingredients, from crispy, twice-cooked…
Sylvia Jo's
RestaurantsSambino's
RestaurantsSambino's has been serving Sumter since 1988 with Sicilian family recipes, from that craveable Sambino's White Pizza to comforting ravioli…
Sambino's
RestaurantsSide Bar
RestaurantsSide Bar nails that Texan-style smoke with in-house brisket and ribs from Big Daddy and Lil' Smokey, plus rotating craft taps and a…
Side Bar
RestaurantsYummy Thai food, Pho&Boba tea
RestaurantsWhether you're in a pad Thai mood or chasing that slurpable comfort, Yummy Thai Food, Pho & Boba Tea delivers fragrant curries, spicy basil…
Yummy Thai food, Pho&Boba tea
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsTony's Place
RestaurantsTony's Place is an easy win this week for crisp-edged pies by the slice, classic Tomato & Cheese or go Supreme if you’re feeling bold. Not…
Tony's Place
RestaurantsGeorgio's II Famous Pizza
RestaurantsSince 1978, Georgio's II Famous Pizza has been Sumter’s scratch-made, Greek-Italian go-to, with stone-baked, hand-tossed pies, bubbling…
Georgio's II Famous Pizza
RestaurantsBar-B-Que Hut
RestaurantsCraving legit Sumter barbecue this week? Bar-B-Que Hut serves pulled pork, ribs, and chicken with that uniquely South Carolina sauce…
Bar-B-Que Hut
RestaurantsEggs Up Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Eggs Up Grill
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsBTJ WINGS
RestaurantsBTJ Wings is that Sumter standby for fresh-to-order wings in your favorite flavors, crispy fried fish or shrimp, and a legit Philly when…
BTJ WINGS
RestaurantsK J's Wings & Ribs
RestaurantsLocals swear by K J's Wings & Ribs for rib sandwiches, smoky chicken, and wings, but the move is their South Carolina classic hash and…
K J's Wings & Ribs
RestaurantsWard's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsGive your week a win with Ward's Bar-B-Que, known for pork-based red hash over rice, tender pulled pork, ribs, and chicken finished with a…
Ward's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsHamptons
RestaurantsCraving something a little extra this week? Hamptons nails regional American cuisine with an Italian accent, courtesy of Executive Chef…
Hamptons
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSimply Southern Bistro
RestaurantsSimply Southern Bistro is the move when you want Southern cooking with a Cajun kick. Think shrimp and grits in a white wine Cajun gravy…
Simply Southern Bistro
RestaurantsDemure Kitchen
RestaurantsBecause some weeks just call for crispy, saucy relief, Demure Kitchen is serving wings with real flavor, tender tenders, and a legit…
Demure Kitchen
RestaurantsWards Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsFor a true Sumter staple, Wards Bar-B-Que is where that pork-based red hash and rice actually lives up to the hype, with tender pulled…
Wards Bar-B-Que
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
RestaurantsBoston Roast Beef & Pizza
RestaurantsSumter, if your week needs a pick-me-up, Boston Roast Beef & Pizza is slow-roasting beef daily, slicing it to order, and slinging legit…
Boston Roast Beef & Pizza
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