The Midlands and Upstate Restaurants

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  • 1. The War Mouth

    $$ | Main Street Area

    Named after a freshwater sunfish and set in a former auto repair garage, this casual-cool joint serves up whole-hog barbecue from its wood-fired outdoor pit as well as hearty Southern specialties like chicken bog, quail legs, and catfish stew. Stick around for nightcap craft cocktails at the popular bar.

    1209 Franklin St., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, USA
    803-569–6144

    Known For

    • Wood-fired meats
    • Lively happy hour
    • Craft cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 2. Husk Barbeque

    $$ | Downtown

    This spinoff of the famous Charleston restaurant rebranded in 2021, shifting toward a casual barbecue model, with long-time Husk butcher Dave Jensen at the helm. In addition to smoked meats, the outpost also offers the Husk empire's lauded fried chicken and cheeseburger.

    722 S Main St., Greenville, South Carolina, 29601, USA
    864-627–0404

    Known For

    • Gorgeous exposed-brick interior balanced with industrial lighting
    • Combo plates featuring prime beef brisket or pulled pork
    • Top-shelf bourbon selection

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 3. Salud Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Lounge

    $$

    Authentic street tacos (small and four to a plate), generous burritos, and what may be the state's best tequila collection come together in this modern Mexican-themed lounge with comfy seating and a tranquilo vibe.

    1011 Broad St., Camden, South Carolina, 29020, USA
    803-425--4850

    Known For

    • 100 tequila varieties
    • Albondigas, a turkey meatball soup
    • Fun, celebratory vibe on weekends

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 4. Village Grill

    $$

    This popular restaurant with pomegranate-color walls and high ceilings has the fillets and pastas, but the reason many locals come is for the herb rotisserie chicken. The beef for the burgers is ground on the spot, and salads consist of locally grown organic vegetables.

    110 Trinity St., Abbeville, South Carolina, 29620, USA
    864-366–2500

    Known For

    • Integrity in local ingredient sourcing
    • Chicken and ribs
    • Relaxed Southern atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues., Credit cards accepted
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