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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in South Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (2335)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar is the finest restaurant on the Grand Strand, featuring Contemporary American cuisine rooted in classic French cooking technique. We aspire to be among the best restaurants in the country, using locally sourced ingredients and displaying five-star service to all our guests. We are proud of our many awards, #1 Restaurant in the Country in 2014 by OpenTable and Best of Award of Excellence 2012-2018 by Wine Spectator, just to name a few.

As owners, Kenneth Norcutt and Tracy Smith are involved in every aspect of the restaurant. Our travels, extensive background, and passion for food and wine enable us to share our experiences with you in our small community of North Myrtle Beach, SC. We are a small family dedicated to an intimate culinary adventure, a playground for lovers of wine and fine cuisine.
We invite you to Drink, Dine & Discover.

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Greg

Dined 6 days ago

My wife and I have been together for over 33 years and we honestly believe that are dining experience was one, if not, the very best we've ever had. The food/presentation and wine pairings were phenomenal. The staff was over the top amazing. Great gem for all of the state.

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The Bluffton Room

4.9

4.9 (2075)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

At The Bluffton Room, we serve inspired American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Our well crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of a classic dinner party.

Please note that due to the size of our dining room and our tableside service, the restaurant is not suited to children under 13 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

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Ken

Dined 5 days ago

Our favorite restaurant for special occasions. Never disappoints. Food was exceptional. Service was impeccable and the ambiance is, as always, perfectly intimate.

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The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

4.9 (1648)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head

About the restaurant

Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio Seating

Private Dining Room Available for up to 35 People

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

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Scott

Dined 2 days ago

Studio is an intimate place that we love for special occasions. Unique menu items, specials, and preparations make it a treat. I have discovered many nice wines there as well. I had the Cioppino and the special pumpkin lentil soup. My wife had her go-to duck and escargot. No room for dessert thos time, but they are equally original and tasty.

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Shrimp & Vidalia Onion Bisque

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Seared Diver Scallops

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SELECT Restaurant - Greer

4.8

4.8 (2271)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Greer

About the restaurant

SELECT (definition)- Carefully chosen to be the best or most valuable.

At SELECT we take that serious. We carefully choose every ingredient, location, menu selection, process, wines, craft beers, finest crafted cocktails, hot teas, etc....to provide you, the customer, what you desire. After all, you are the entire reason we are here.

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Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

Great Location if you are staying at the Hampton Inn Greer SC. Easy walk and free shuttle back to Hotel. Our server & the Hostess were sweet young ladies! Food was good! Would recommend & hope to visit again.

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Nouveaux Ribeye

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New York Pot Roast

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Bistro on the Boulevard

4.8

4.8 (864)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Irmo

About the restaurant

Exciting New American Restaurant & Full Bar featuring casual neighborhood atmosphere.
FRESH FOOD PREPARED FROM SCRATCH. And nightly Chef Specials too!
Large covered patio for outdoor seating.

Various Live Entertainment on Weekends, Thursday Night Live Jazz,
Trivia Tuesdays!

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Lori

Dined 6 days ago

Great meal and experience as usual! Excellent singer, Chris Reed is always amazing!

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Crispy Pork Chop

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O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (181)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

At O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and bar, our culinary and mixology philosophy is simple. Why be like everyone else when you can be One of A Kind! Our restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for spending the evening with your favorite people. Our menu includes Prime steaks and fresh fish nightly as well as classic and creative cocktails.

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billvip

Dined 5 days ago

Once again a great meal and service! We tried the Brussels and pork belly as appetizers and both were amazing! I had the NY Strip and my wife had the 8oz Filet which were perfectly cooked and were delicious. Finishing with the apple donut bread pudding with a vanilla gelato was a great finish! Always something delicious to try here…..

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4.8

4.8 (3212)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.

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john

Dined 5 days ago

Great meals. Very nice place and great service. I will recommend it to everyone.

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4.8

4.8 (8850)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Greenville

About the restaurant

Soby’s New South Cuisine is an eclectic blend of contemporary continental cuisine infused with traditional Southern ingredients, transforming old favorites into something fresh and new. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Greenville, in a renovated cotton mill built in the 1800s. The atmosphere is warm and energetic and the staff is well-trained to provide a fantastic dining experience for all of our guests. In addition, the wine list offers more than 500 selections and is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner regular.

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Cartunevip

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great table at the open front doors on a very pleasant evening. Servers were super. Good food.

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Crispy Fried Chicken Biscuit

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Maestro Bistro & Dinner Club

4.6

4.6 (911)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Greenville

About the restaurant

Owned and operated by renowned Chef, Samuel Dominguez. Located right in the heart of Downtown Greenville SC. Come experience our delighted French-Argentinian cuisine with a southern twist! Dinner, you will find White tablecloth fine dining dinner service or come relax and have a casual bistro set lunch and Saturday brunch with us.

For those real hidden gem thrill seekers and cocktail explorers; Entre Nous is our brand new, must try speakeasy located just next door to us in the Poinsett Plaza. A 1920's era prohibition vibe sets the scene as soon as you walk in if you're able to get your hands on the secret passcode to open the door. A unique experience aside from Maestro's.

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Tom

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Great food, nice selection and awesome service, nice location.

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Saltus River Grill

4.6

4.6 (3731)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Beaufort

About the restaurant

We are now booking reservations for parties of up to 4 people online! Please call the restaurant at (843)379-3474 to make a reservation for parties of 5 or more people. All reservations are held for inside as outdoor seating is weather permitting. Comments specifying seating preferences are honored if and when available. We will try to honor all requests, but they are not guaranteed. We look forward to serving you soon!

Saltus River Grill is a unique, and exciting restaurant in historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. With a grand view of the Intracoastal Waterway from its Sonoma-style patio or from the expansive full-service bar and dining room, this sizzling contemporary seafood grill combines the atmosphere of a chic Manhattan eatery with the historic charm found only in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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Jenny

Dined 4 days ago

Our food and service was excellent! Josh was an amazing server!

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