3 Best Restaurants in The Midlands and Upstate, South Carolina

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Midlands and Upstate - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Motor Supply Company Bistro

$$$$ | Vista Fodor's Choice
The daily-changing menu at this stalwart of the Columbia dining scene highlights the best of what local farmers and purveyors have to offer, worked into eclectic dishes that span European to Asian influences. The artsy interior (a former engine parts building, on the National Register of Historic Places) and thoughtful service make it a standout.
Eclectic Fodor's Choice $$$$ Lunch Dinner Brunch
920 Gervais St., Columbia, SC, 29201, USA
803-256–6687
www.motorsupplycobistro.com
Known For
  • Curated beer and wine selection
  • Daily farm-to-table menu
  • Gorgeous setting in a renovated 19th-century building
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.
Reservations recommended

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Gather GVL

$ | Downtown

Stacks of colorful shipping containers house mini-kitchens circling a central courtyard at this outdoor food hall. Grab an acai bowl, a signature sushi roll, or a basket of fried chicken, and find a spot to kick back and enjoy the live bands on weekends.

Malia's

$$$$

Locals love this busy contemporary restaurant, with dim lighting and dark decor that conveys a cool class. The menu changes monthly and may include American, Caribbean, French, and Italian entrées. Dinner reservations are recommended on weekends.

Eclectic $$$$ Lunch Dinner
120 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC, 29801, USA
803-643–3086
www.maliasrestaurant.com
Known For
  • White-tablecloth dining on weekend evenings
  • Small-town farm-to-table cuisine
  • Casual lunch scene
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.–Tues.
Reservations recommended

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