Location: Sumter
Top Restaurants in Sumter
Most Popular American food in Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Reviews on American food in Sumter, South Carolina, United States. Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Known as the Sumter Metropolitan Statistical Area, the namesake county adjoins Clarendon and Lee to form the core of Sumter-Lee-Clarendon tri-county area of South Carolina, an area that includes the three counties in the east central Piedmont. The population was 39,643 at the 2000 census, and it rose to 40,524 at the 2010 census.
Things to do in Sumter
10. IHOP
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By WadeandLori
Itâs IHOP. This restaurant was clean. Service was quick and friendly. I had a southwest scramble with pancakes. Pancakes - ok. Eggs - the texture of the scramble was strange but it tasted ok. Potatoes that came with it were good except for being way too salty.
9. Sidebar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Fun Times - Fun Memories! Sidebar is a part of the towns fabric, located in the center of Downtown Sumter, SC in a restored historic building - Nostalgia and good service is what we believe in, as they say - Good Food, Good Company, What more can you ask
Reviewed By Moneycheese
We stayed one night in Sumter on our way to Virginia from Florida. Decided to give Sidebar a try even though out of the way. So glad we did. Our waitress Christine was adorable, the deviled egg tasted like my grandmothers (southern and tasty) great selection of wine and beer. The shrimp was outstanding. Came HOT to the table, light cornmeal crust and super sweet fresh . Unfortunately the brisket was chewy. It was fun to people watch.
8. Outback Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Young94
Outback Steakhouse is conveniently located in Sumter. If you are a steak lover, steaks are cooked to order. I enjoyed chicken and ribs platter. Servicers are friendly. Their famous Alice Springs chicken is delectable. A great place for family fun,and good food at reasonable cost!
7. Logan's Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Wayne-Librarian
Youâd expect a restaurant called âRoadhouseâ to be raucous, and while the ambience suggests it will be loud, at 7 PM on a Wednesday, we didnât find it too noisy for conversation. Todd gave us very good service and chatted us up. Self-described as âthe short, bald guyâ, Iâd call him good natured, attentive and garrulous.While there was no draft beer (problem with the CO2) and they were out of my first choice, that was a very minor issue. The bucket of peanuts on each table were nice and salty. Their Roadhouse soup was quite good, as was the house salad. We shared a T-bone steak which was tasty, tender, and perfectly cooked to medium-rare as ordered.
6. Eggs Up Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
All The Ingredients to Make You Smile!
Reviewed By MarioC2018Rican
This place is amazing! First time coming to Eggs Up Grill for breakfast and I am amazed with the food, the cleanliness of the place, the restaurant design and the super friendly, and attentive staff. I have been in Sumter for about two weeks and I can bet that this is the best place to eat in town. My waitress was Jessica and she was extremely helpful going over the menu and even making recommendations. Jessica also did not let me along for very long periods of time, to the point that my coffee mug was never empty at any given time throughout my entire time at the restaurant. Thank you for great food and service!Thank you, Mario! We appreciate the great review and so happy to hear about your experience with us at Eggs Up Grill. We look forward to serving you again soon.
5. J O'Grady's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By CarolinaConclave
Had a wonderful lunch here with my daughter. Friendly service and awesome burgers. The decor is welcoming and nostalgic with pictures of athletes from yesteryear. The restaurant is vegan friendly with black bean burgers and the ability to make your own sandwiches. They have beer on draught and outdoor seating. Will definitely go back!
4. Palmetto Oyster House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Clyde G
We spent one night in Sumter and chose this restaurant for dinner. It was close to our hotel. They were busy when we arrived, but we were seated right away. We enjoyed our dinner. Our waiter was attentive without hovering. Good drinks, too.
3. Hamptons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By durwoodn
We had dinner here the other night with another couple. We had steaks, shrimp, crab, and an assortment of vegetables. Everything, down to the salad and bread was perfection. The service from the GM and from Caleb our waiter was memorable. This place is good enough to warrant a separate trip to Sumter, SC. Highest recommendations!
2. Willie Sues
Overall Ratings
4 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen A
Willie Sueâs has it ârightâ....period! Spot-on Service, a great menu backed-up with a first class kitchen, and an incredible bar offering. First, the menu....this is NOT a beer-and-burger joint with a few other offerings... NO, Willie Sues has a comprehensive menu, cutting across poultry, pork, fish, and beef, and at every price point, too.But if itâs a beer and a burger you want, youâll get it, but short yourself the exploration of the complete, First-Class menu. We had the artichoke/spinach dip and the maple sugar crusted pork belly appetizers. Hot, right, and quick. The Caesar salad dressing was homemade and perfect. Fork-tender ribeyes and take home boxes topped it all off.The bar list is simply amazing and is nearly as large as the menu itself. Popular and even local craft beers, liquors of every kind and quality, and a very complete wine list of domestic and foreign varieties. This bar would be at home in any of the largest establishments in any major city weâve visited - and weâve visited quite a few.For us it was the first-class birthday dinner at a first-class, delightful establishment. As someone kinda said âDonât leave Sumter without it - indulgeâ.We WILL be back and look forward to a return bout with that excellent menu!
1. Simply Southern Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Simply southern offers great service with awesome food that you canât get anywhere in Sumter. Everything is done to order and fresh daily. We have about anything you crave when you are hungry. We do takeout and offer catering if needed.
Reviewed By durwoodn
We enjoyed lunch at this place and we all pleased. We had the grilled chicken salad, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and fried green tomatoes. All were superb. Everyone was pleased with their choices. The service was excellent and the atmosphere pleasant. We will definitely return. Excellent recommendation.
