This is probably my favorite restaurant in the upstate. They always hit it out of the park with their ever changing and creative menu. The service and atmosphere leave me feeling so relaxed and at ease the whole time. Perfect for lunch or dinner dates, girl time or a special family event. I savor my dishes and my time at 1826. The owners really make you feel at home and you can tell they have a passion for creating exciting and delicious menus which each change in season. I always recommend 1826 when friends come to town. It's a real gem. read more

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Good food. Nice wine list. Great service. Small and intimate venue. Loved it! Would definitely go back.

This is my husband and my favorite date night spot in the area. They always have interesting and creative options that use lots of local and seasonal ingredients. The menu rotates a lot, but there's always great options. Also, they always have amazing sangria and chocolate mousse! read more

Completely unexpected for Pendleton. I would expect a place like this in Charleston or even D.C. I had the special salad: poached pears and fried brie salad with maple vinaigrette. Oh wow. And the dessert selection. I tried the mousse sampler. Yummo. Lots of praise for the bacon and beef sliders. They even said they'd make anything my sister wanted for her 10mth old daughter. She loved the ravioli, btw. The only down side was that my sister's wine was definitely soured. A pinot noir that was so bitter it made my toes curl. My wine was fine. Bottomline, if you are looking for somewhere to eat in the Clemson/Seneca area go here. read more

Delicious!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful atmosphere: relaxing, invigorating, thought enhancing decor. The food is terrifically prepared. The food is fresh and tastes clean. It does not seem like the Cisco truck just dropped the food off in the bag and they microwaved the pre-prepared meal as per usual in almost every restaurant nowadays. I live in Miami and have access to some of the highest end restaurants and this restaurant blows them all out of the water!! Such a gem in a small town like Pendleton. Clemson professors are very lucky to have such a great restaurant!! read more

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I have been there a few times, for lunch, dinner and privates events, and 1826 has been wonderful every time. The owners are very attentive and gracious without being intrusive (for instance, I asked for another pour of wine, and didn't even notice the glass being placed in front of me a few minutes later). The food and drink are the stars, as they should be. Everything we have had was made in an imaginative, unique and very flavorful way. Definitely make sure to have the dessert - it might be hard given the generous portions of the apps and main courses - but definitely worth it. Given the lack of moderately-priced fine dining options in this part of the upstate, 1826 is a welcome breath of fresh air located on Pendleton Square in the erstwhile Farmers Hall. My wife and I are always happy to have a meal there when we're looking for good food in the area. We definitely recommend it to everyone who asks us about it. read more

This sweet staff took in my small family and me at last minute! We rearranged all wedding plans due to COVID-19. The owner and staff could not have been friendlier or more efficient. They went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our day special. My family still talks about how wonderful the food was and how nice the staff was! We will be back! A very special place with lots of history and great food and service. I recommend 100%!!! read more

We love this restaurant! Love the location and the food. Always a treat to dine here. Has a quaint and romantic vibe

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner for our first date. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered fried Brussels sprouts (so good!) and sweet potato fries with maple sauce (would totally recommend) as starters. I had the apple pecan chicken salad and the tomato basil soup and he had the veal for dinner. The atmosphere is really nice, and the staff are quite friendly and talkative. The name of this bistro comes from the history of the building itself: it was actually built in 1826! It has a great location (right in the center of downtown) and I've heard the lunch is just as good as the dinner. We will definitely be coming back for dessert as well! read more

1826 Bistro - New American Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

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This is the best and only upscale restaurant in Pendleton, SC. We have our annual Christmas work dinner here each year. The service is great for such a large party. The menu is very unique than any restaurant in town. I have never been disappointed with the food. Each dish and desert is delicious. Proportions are small but so worth it. You definitely should give this restaurant a try when in town. read more

1826 Bistro - New American Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

Fantastic and creative food! Delicious cocktails! Lovely outdoor setting. We are never disappointed. This was our first time back after Covid and the food quality, freshness and creativity were exceptional. My favorite may have been the watermelon shrimp appetizer, but all 4 of us loved all of our meals. So much better than the typical spots in the area. Highly recommend! read more

Adorable little place, great staff very involved in explaining what they have for the day. The only problem was that the menu changes daily, nonetheless we ordered sweet potato fries and they were delicious, the maple dipping sauce it comes with was mouth watering. The best sauce I've ever had. Then the cocktails wow!!! Fantastic!! read more

Wonderful experience, delightful service and great food. I also had a beautifully presented chocolate mousse for dessert that was tastefully mounded on a salted caramel syrup and garnished with crunchy bites of meringue, heavenly. read more

Very friendly staff and our hostess actually chatted it up with us a bit. Comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Good waitstaff. Excellent food and steaks. Nice wine list but not too over the top or snobbish. Indoor and outdoor seating available; indoor seating is limited so you are assured of a good seat with a nice view. The chocolate mousse was killer and could have fed a table of 4 with one serving. All three of us raved about this place. Does Pendleton know what it has here? Shout out to Justin.. thanks for the great service. read more

This is easily the best restaurant in the Clemson area (Anderson, Seneca, Pendleton). Food is clever, seasonal and typically local. And always, always top-notch. Small footprint but this results here in personal attention and care. Try any special, but get the fried Brussels sprouts if they're available! read more

Nice intimate place with an eclectic menu. Service was mediocre and the menu had no latitude to omit or change garnish or an ingredient. Ordered the Cod and Grits but was told they were out of that entree. Then ordered risotto with out the mushrooms and the server said that wasn't possible. Explained an allergy and then she said she would have to check - what bs. Seemed the chef had an arrogance to their dishes without consideration of the customer. If the chef is so good then minor changes in ingredients or garnish shouldn't matter. read more

Susan and I have enjoyed dinning at some of the most amazing restaurants in our travels and even where we live, but 1826 Bistro is hands down our favorite. First, the ambience is amazing...Located in a Historic Farmers Hall (still active) located in a quaint town square. Secondly, Justin and his team take personal care to ensure you have a wonderful experience. And lastly, but the "icing on the cake"; The food is a work of art and a delight to an array of tastes! You might expect this in New York City, but it's a hidden gem right here in Pendleton, SC. read more

I've eaten here a few times and am never disappointed. While I love to cook, this place always goes beyond what I could have done in my kitchen. Make sure you make reservations because the space is small, but the food and the service are unequaled in the area. Spring and fall are perfect times to eat outside. Tonight's special was founder romanescu, served with homemade cheese grits and a corn sauce/gravy, and then fresh asparagus. It was all perfect. Portions are perfect, salads are fresh and manage to be special as well. If you're in town, do NOT pass up 1826 at Farmer's Hall. read more

This place is outstanding and was just the place for a birthday dinner for my wife! We ate inside (it was raining), but the atmosphere was relaxed and tasteful. The food was delicious and plated beautifully. I ate swordfish while my wife ate scallops...gourmet! read more

This place is a tiny little gem!! In town for a golf tournament and stopped by based on Yelp reviews, without a reservation, on a Friday night. The whole seating area could fit in my living room, yet the hostess welcomed us and seated us immediately. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. Sweet potato fries appetizer came with a maple dipping sauce that was to die for!! Food was phenomenal!! Mandarin & pecan salad came with same amazing maple dressing. And let me say, those weren't canned mandarin oranges either!! Lobster Mac $ Cheese had huge chunks of fresh lobster meat!! 5 stars all the way!! read more

To be sure, we in the Clemson area are good-food starved. Can't say enough about getting a fine-dining meal, in a great location, at a reasonable price. Scallops done very well, cod-and-grits outstanding. Skip the Clemson Old School, and get a top-notch meal and enjoy. read more

This was a wonderful experience. It started off a tad rough because when we arrived at 5:30ish we were quickly asked if we had a reservation of which we replied no. Their indoor dining area is quaint so if you go and want to eat inside, be sure to make a reservation. Given we did not have a reservation, we were asked if outdoor seating would be ok. Because we really wanted to try this place we said sure we can sit outside. After 15 minutes of watching others turn away we remained optimistic that we would be ok with our decision even though the wind picked up and the chill of evening set in. The waiter took our orders and gave some really great recommendations of which we yielded so we could try something new. My husband tried their Bavarian beer and I enjoyed their cucumber cooler. We were served a nice house salad that consisted of arugula and other veggies and a mild house dressing. Ironically, the wind picked up and the staff noticed so they compassionately came out and shared that they had a table inside for us that was not going to be occupied for another 30 minutes. We scooped up our drinks and our silverware and made our way inside of the warm restaurant. Shortly after we were seated our dinner entrées were served and I have to say they were two of the most remarkable looking dishes that I've ever seen. I received the crab cake that was served over steamed spinach and roasted tomatoes as well as toasted croutons and cauliflower. My husband was given the salmon that which was served over cowpeas and root vegetables. The portions were spot on. We would've enjoyed a dessert had they had the crème brûlée however they didn't offer that this evening so we opted out. All in all the evening was wonderful we were so thankful that the staff made the accommodations to move us inside and we will certainly go back because their menus change periodically, they always have wonderful new seasonal dishes and everything that they make was fresh and very enjoyable! read more

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Wow! This place was amazing. The food was excellent and the atmosphere just as good! If you enjoy food with a southern flare this is your place. Can't wait to come back again. read more

Our server will was the best. Good service. Good food. Bomb. The salmon and the risotto are dank

A real gem in quaint, historic Pendleton. Justin, one of the owners, served us in this small historic setting. Great seasonal foods served with charm and a real interest in personalizing our experience. The mussels and leeks, as was the tiger fish, were flavorful and the portions were just right. Be sure to try the creme brulee and the seasonal sangrias. read more

What a wonderful place to have a fine yet casual meal! Justin is awesome and the service is as good as the food! Absolutely recommend!

Great historical venue, amazing food, really prompt and friendly staff. Food is absolutely amazing! Great portions and beautiful lay outs, very artistic and very yummy. The Bistro was able to get my party of 7, without reservation (walk in) for my parent's anniversary, which was awesome. Amazing experience, 14 thumbs way up! read more

We LOVED our first experience - except for the flies! Granted it is summer, and we sat outside, but those aggressive flies were so very annoying! I hope there is a solution bc the ambiance was lovely under the big red umbrellas, under the trees on a warm evening with a big (quiet) fan cooling us - but those flies!!! I had the fresh trout and refreshing sangria, my husband had the shrimp and grits and of course we started with the yummy brussels appetizer. Our meals were delicious, the service was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable! We WILL be back - we will probably sit outside but we may bring flyswatters :D Regardless - we loved it! read more

Found the food to be overpriced and tasteless. Went here for lunch with a friend and food was very disappointing. Wpuld not go back to this place again, The wait is also quite lengthy, and the service was far from timely. read more

Have been there for lunch and the meals were good. Took two friends there last Friday at dinner time. Ordered their pasta and shrimp. The dish was very salty, the shrimp was bland and the pasta was not cooked enough. In short lunches have been good but dinner was terrible. Try them for lunch but pass on dinner. read more

We wouldn't know if the food is any good. We were never seated after waiting 40 minutes WITH a reservation for LUNCH! We eventually received a half-hearted apology from the manager. But we left. Not Recommended!!!!! read more

This restaurant was recently purchased by The Village Bakery owners. The food was amazing and priced perfectly for a white tablecloth restaurant. We ordered shrimp and grits to share. The server did "the split" for us, and the portion was very generous. The meal was incredibly good and was a delight, I am still raving about the food! The servers were very, very, good. In fact we wondered where Barbara found this caliber of staff. At the end of our incredible experience, Barbara (the new owner) came and had a very sincere chat with us. She valued our opinion, and valued us as guests. Please go and support Pendleton's new addition to fine dining! read more

had dinner here for the first time last week. I had the flounder and my husband had the beef sliders. We were both happy with our meals. Sorry that this place is so far away from us, though we might make the trek in warmer weather. read more

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Really great location and atmosphere. The are lots of great dish options. Service was top notch. We are really fortunate to have this gem in our community. read more

I had lunch at 1826 today. Great potato soup with gouda. An excellent blue cheese chicken salad. The owner is very friendly and helpful. This is a nice restaurant, and I cannot wait to come in for dinner. For all the Clemson people out there, this is a great place three miles or so from campus. Don't want a chain? Want to support local vendors? This is the place for you. Dinner Thursday -Saturday. Closed Monday. Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday Barbara Rizzo, die Inhaberin, spricht Deutsch. Reservations: 864-646-5500 read more

In terms of atmosphere, quality, and price, 1826 Bistro offers the best lunch in the area. The Bacon Beef Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries always please, as do the soups, the bisques in particular. Nevertheless, my lunch companions regularly laud the Fish Tacos as well as the Fried Chicken Sandwich. All of the salads are wonderful and the Parmesan Peppercorn dressing even better than the Clemson Blue Cheese. Like the featured cocktails, the dinner specials are consistently solid; however, the Buttermilk Fried Chicken remains my favorite dinner entree and the Gin and Tonic my cocktail of choice. But try anything and everything eventually; your first visit will have you coming back. This place is special. read more

Best food and service in Clemson. The owners are awesome and the wait staff is amazing. I would go here over most places in Greenville any day read more

Quaint restaurant in the center of town, where everyone knows each other...except us, we were just here for a day. Nonetheless, we felt welcomed. A cold glass of water with a half slice of orange greeted us upon sitting down at an outdoor table. Apparently, they are known for their homemade sangria. I had the house special for the evening- white sangria with strawberries, lemongrass, mint, and a single red peppercorn. Nice touch with the peppercorn - that was my favorite part. For dinner, we had the shrimp & grits and half roasted honey chicken. Both were tasty and familiar but with a twist. For example, I am used to shrimp & grits having slice sausage - this one had ground sausage. The grits were course ground and surrounded by cream sauce. The roasted chicken was tender with a mint chutney like sauce and a fresh garden salad with roasted radishes and, of course, a few orange slices. To end the evening, we took home the chocolate mousse dessert and shared it after our bellies weren't so full. Delicious! read more

We were a table of 16. Made the reservations in February for dinner in September... Friday night before a Clemson football game. The setting is beautiful, 10 ish tables inside, 10 tables outside. It looks like an old manor house and you are treated absolute royalty. Sheldon was our waitress and she couldn't have been more perfect and complimentary to Chef Andrew! We started with pickled shrimp and tomatoes, pea hummus, different dish of pickled tomatoes. All equally amazing! So fresh and absolutely delicious! Next we enjoyed the watermelon arugula salad, it was a great combination of fresh fruit with peppery greens and nice cheese. We must have tried every main course on the menu. I had scallops (gluten free), we also had the strip steak, absolutely amazing, the gumbo was also commented on as just delicious and the chicken peach salad was to die for! I would recommend the restaurant for their ability to serve almost everything gluten free, handle large or small tables, make house made food taste delicious and make you want to come back! They also offer a full bar that can handle the tricky drink orders. I would highly recommend the restaurant for any occasion and will come back next time I'm in town! Thank you Chef Andrew for taking such great care of my allergy and the beautiful Sheldon for her gracious service! I loved every minute of it! read more

Why struggle to find parking in downtown Clemson when you can go to this great spot! My favorite place to go when I'm at Clemson on business. When the weather is nice you cant beat the patio and I've never had a bad meal here. read more