Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for the most booked restaurants in South Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Church and Union - Charleston

4.6

4.6 (9614)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Menu by Executive Chef Doug Watson & Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful restaurant with lots of character. Food was absolutely amazing. Great service…. Highly recommend!

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V Modern Italian - Charleston

4.4

4.4 (194)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

We take our food seriously—while always making space for pleasure, atmosphere, and the joy of gathering.
Located on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, V Modern Italian brings together bold flavors, contemporary Italian cuisine, and vibrant social energy designed to engage every sense.

Born in Europe, V is built around the idea of experiencing hospitality through all five senses. Guests will find Italian classics approached with creativity: house-made pastas, hand-crafted pizzas, and playful dishes alongside a cocktail program designed to complement the experience.

The space pairs contemporary design with intimate seating, layered textures, and a lively atmosphere that moves effortlessly from aperitivo into evening dining.

Perfect for date nights, celebrations, cocktails with friends, and memorable evenings out.
Aperitivi. Fresh Pasta. Hand-Crafted Pizza. Weekend Sounds. Vino Veritas. Always Cocktails. Dolci. Vita.

The Place to V.

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Bill

Dined 4 days ago

The Roman Mule cocktail was nice. The meatballs were amazing. The lobster ravioli was delicious. The cannolis were fantastic. Service from Jay and Malachi was top notch.

Pelato - Charleston

4.7

4.7 (1143)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Pelato is the beloved Brooklyn-Italian, family-run restaurant offering a memorable dining experience with small sharable plates featuring cherished family recipes. A mural wall adorned with original photographs reflects the family's Brooklyn heritage.

The menu celebrates authentic Italian flavors with a Brooklyn twist, featuring classic dishes like Potato Croquettes, Baked Clams Oreganata, and Chicken Parmigiana, along with house-made pastas. Don't miss the classic desserts like rainbow cookies & zeppoles to complete your meal.
Outdoor dining available year-round in our enclosed, covered, & heated patio.
Bar seating available!

20% gratuity applied to groups of 6+. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. BYOB Corkage fee: $45 per 750mL (limit 2 bottles per table). Outside dessert fee: $5 per person. Due to high demand, tables are subject to a 2-hour limit. Kids menus not available, server will recommend kid friendly options. Bar guests must be 21+yo.

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Christy

Dined 4 days ago

Our party of three had a fabulous dining experience this week. The only problem was deciding on what to order. We love a small plates concept and were tempted by pretty much everything on the menu. Our personable and highly knowledgeable server Kyle was helpful on that front. Standouts were the cheese dip with the starter bread, the burnt broccolini (trust me it is AMAZING) and the homemade radiatore with vodka sauce. Really everything was delicious, right down to the jaramisu and budino for dessert. The food, the atmosphere and the staff were all on point. Nice comfortable setting without the stuffy pretense that some of the downtown restaurants have. 100% will go back to sample the rest of the menu!

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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

4.7 (8426)

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar is Charleston's Best Waterfront Dining with a focus on local and sustainable produce and seafood. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features a fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area's waterfront heritage.

We take reservations and invite you to make them as far in advance as possible, as they fill up weeks in advance. We always invite walk-ins to join the waitlist when you arrive. If there is no availability on OpenTable, we are fully committed for reservations, and you are invited to join the waitlist when you arrive. For groups of 5-10, please give us a call at 843.722.8100. Larger groups are usually booked several weeks in advance. The largest group that we are able to accommodate is 10 guests. Please note, we do require your full party to be in the building in order to be seated at your table.

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Suzanne

Dined 4 days ago

Fleet Landing restaurant exceeded our expectations. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and the preparation of the food. The food was simply amazing, delicious, and over the top

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Lowcountry Seafood Pasta

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (5885)

$30 and under

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.

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SarahGold

Dined 6 days ago

We really enjoyed the setting and outdoor dining. The food was all very good. So many choices on the menu. Great service and a nice touch they brought us completely sparkling wine for our anniversary!

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Poseidon-Hilton Head Island

4.5

4.5 (4788)

$30 and under

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

From our fresh catch items to our "Coast-to-Coast" entrees, we have the best selection of seafood, steaks and much more! Coastal cuisine highlighting wonderfully realized use of local and seasonal ingredients; with skillful service by an informative staff. Poseidon continues to impress with its phenomenal high-caliber dishes especially the melt-in-your-mouth Grilled Gulf Grouper. Check out our "The World Is Your Oyster" Raw bar, whether you are an oyster aficionado, or not, it is worth it to visit. Pair with a cold glass of white wine and you're in raw bar heaven. Poseidon's unique waterfront site at Shelter Cove Towne Centre overlooks broad creek, allowing for some of the best water and sunset views on Hilton Head. from our outside nautibar to the inside "the world is your oyster" raw bar, and upstairs rooftop bar, Poseidon offers something special for everyone!

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RayGold

Dined 4 days ago

We ate outside and had a wonderful view of the river and marsh. Our server was on top of everything. We started with oysters Rockefeller, and the Maine salad in both were excellent. We then had swordfish and the grilled fish collection. Both were superbly cooked and plenty to eat. It was a great dining experience.

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4.7

4.7 (330)

$30 and under

American

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

Post House is a coastal tavern and inn in Mount Pleasant's historic Old Village, offering seasonal fare, classic cocktails, and seven cozy guest rooms. Just minutes from downtown Charleston, it's a welcoming spot for dinner, drinks, or a weekend getaway. With charm, character, and a bit of salty air, Post House invites locals and travelers alike to settle into village life.

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Rachel

Dined 6 days ago

One of our favorite meals in Charleston! The octopus was perfectly cooked, the oysters were fresh, the burger was juicy, and the salad was delicious with the miso dressing. Our waiter was great and the inside is very cute and charming! Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.4

4.4 (3039)

$30 and under

American

Columbia

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.

Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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Anthony

Dined on May 22, 2026

Wonderful staff was great food was excellent drinks perfect our party of 6 was in a great spot

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California Dreaming

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

4.3

4.3 (3664)

$30 and under

American

West Ashley

About the restaurant

Since 1987, California Dreaming has been a proud part of the Charleston, SC community. Our spacious, open setting features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the Ashley River, creating the perfect backdrop for a lively night out. You can also enjoy these panoramic views from our wrap-around deck, complete with a bar and easily accessible by boat. Whether you're craving low country favorites or our famous prime rib, California Dreaming is a favorite among both locals and tourists.

**Please note that we provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 6. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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Chris

Dined 1 day ago

🔥 amazing food with amazing views and highly amazing staff.

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Filet Mignon

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The Hangout Myrtle Beach

4.5

4.5 (738)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

The Hangout is the place for great food and family fun. Come enjoy live entertainment, relax, let the kids play, and share good times! The restaurant features full-service dining, and a courtyard with a ton-of-fun; sand pile, foam pit, games, retail shopping, stages for live music and more.

Join us for our Pirates and Princess Breakfast from June 15th- August 18th!
Two seating times are available: 9am and 10am.

Lunch will be available at 11am every day.

For large parties greater than 40, please contact our sales department at eventsmb@thehangout.com.

A copy of our large party policies and seating procedures will be messaged to you.

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Katie

Dined 4 days ago

We just had our first experience at The Hangout and the only question we had was why did we wait so long? What a fun time! We have 3 kids - ages 11, 5 and 20 months - and they all had fun! Our 5 year old is still in disbelief that she was allowed to stand on the table. The portions were huge, everyone was stuffed when we left and the food was GOOD! Overall we had such a great time and it was a perfect place to take our littlest who had been fussy all day. He had fun dancing to the music and if he had been loud no one would have known! Just an absolute blast and we’re so glad we went!

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