Lunch
Sampling our delicious variety of lunch spots offers a taste of Southern hospitality at its finest. Here are the best lunch spots the OED has to offer.
For Grab-and-Go
Everyday Gourmet in Camden presents a medley of fresh lunch options that ensure every day can be a gourmet experience, from made-to-order sandwiches and specialty soups and salads to take-home sides.
Located in the heart of downtown Camden, The Loopy Lemon Café serves Mediterranean fusion cuisine in a cozy setting. Enjoy a fresh soup or salad, try the daily special, or explore the café’s variety of breakfast and lunch options.
For Southern Favorites
The River’s Edge Restaurant and Bakery in Cheraw serves classic American dishes and Southern favorites, including homemade pimento cheese, fried okra and chicken fried chicken. Don’t leave without saving room for dessert. Their on-site bakery is known for homemade pies, cakes, cheesecakes and other sweet treats that make this local favorite worth the stop.
In Rock Hill’s Old Town, The Flipside Restaurant serves locally inspired comfort cuisine in a welcoming setting. Enjoy favorites like Flipside shrimp and grits, pecan-crusted trout and 24-hour braised beef short ribs, with options perfect for a casual lunch, family gathering or date night.
Midway BBQ in Union is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving home-cooked goodness for more than 50 years. Known for its slow-smoked meats, time-honored recipes and secret-recipe sauces, Midway BBQ brings generations of Southern tradition to every plate. Be sure to try their classic barbecue plates, or go for two local favorites, beef hash and chicken stew, served alongside homemade sides for a true taste of Union.
For upscale casual fare in Ridgeway, head to lunch in the original town hall building, which is now the Olde Town Hall Restaurant & Pub. Their famous shrimp & grits paired with a cold craft brew is a meal you’ll want to repeat.
For a Taste of Something Different
Laura’s Tea Room, located in The Thomas Company Store building in Ridgeway, offers an elegant lunch to savor along with your carefully curated pot of tea. You can also take in the full experience by reserving a seat upstairs for high tea service. Hillside Restaurant & Bar in Chester is a family-owned and operated establishment that offers the best lunch experience From specialty pizzas and sandwiches to their Art Deco-inspired atmosphere, with menu names incorporating popular slang from the 1920s, lunch at Hillside is unbeatable.
