A Florence standout worth returning to!…read more As a San Francisco Bay Area foodie, I'm always searching for restaurants that care about sourcing, seasonality and the entire dining experience. Town Hall checked those boxes for me a couple of years ago, so when work brought me back to Florence, I knew exactly where I wanted to eat. I looked at other options first, but nothing appealed to me at quite the same level. Town Hall's farm-driven, Southern-inspired menu, shareable plates and beautiful setting won me over again. And I'm happy to report: the second visit was every bit as memorable as the first. We started with the house-made cornbread and honey butter at our server's recommendation. Be warned: this stuff is dangerous. Hot, sweet and almost cake-like, with that honey butter melting into it. We promptly ordered another basket. Cocktails were equally impressive. I ordered a Sidecar, and when our server asked my cognac preference, my colleague volunteered Hennessy. Hennessy it was--and it made one spectacular Sidecar. For dinner, our server described a scallop special served over a shrimp étouffée-style preparation with microgreens. Sold. I paired that with the wedge salad because, well, I needed some roughage. The wedge came beautifully dressed with blue cheese, tomatoes, pickled red onion and bacon. The scallops were beautifully seared and tender, and the rich sauce underneath made the dish. My dining companions joined the fun with the house-made sausage, another order of the scallops, and a ribeye with French fries swapped in for the creamed corn--a little steak frites moment. Everything landed beautifully. What impressed me almost as much as the food was the service choreography. Our server was knowledgeable, personable and attentive without hovering. There was thoughtful table touching throughout the evening. Our dishes arrived together, and no plates disappeared while someone else was still eating. Those details may seem small, but polished hospitality lives in those details. We were far too full for dessert, so we called it a night--happy, well-fed and already talking about how good everything had been. Town Hall is the kind of restaurant I hope to find when traveling for work: locally driven, interesting food, strong cocktails, beautiful surroundings and service that understands hospitality. Two visits several years apart, and both delivered. If you're in Florence--or passing through South Carolina on your way toward the coast--Town Hall is worth making part of the trip. Life is too short not to eat well, sleep well, travel well and shop well. Get out there and find your next destination.

They were kind enough to let us order from the menu but eat upstairs. Service was a little slow but…read moreotherwise great. Such wonderful vegetarian options! The creamed corn was delicious. Collards are technically I think cooked with meat but didn't have super heavy flavors for those that may still eat meat. Corn bread was absolutely delicious. Snap peas were delightfully sautéed in a cast iron with almost a blackened flavor. Highly recommend rooftop!!

Great food. Andreanna our server was very friendly. We drive to Florida and found Victor's our…read morelast trip, it was so good we booked a hotel in Florence just to come back. Management Team please thank everyone including all behind the scenes. Love this place !!

Staying at the attached hotel, so tried to pop in for a glass of champagne or a bottle of wine…read moreto-go today at 2:45 PM. They were technically open- I saw people sitting at the bar drinking. However, the older male server refused to let me order anything at all at the bar. He rudely told me they had closed early and that last call was several minutes ago. This was disappointing because the hours posted online state the restaurant does not close today until 3:00 PM. Also, there was nowhere else in the hotel to get a drink. Previously on August 29, when I was staying at the same hotel had a great breakfast there 08/29/26. The server that morning was so sweet. It was the complete opposite experience of today.

Wholly Smokin' in Florence was a very good stop, especially if you're looking for barbecue with a…read morefun, casual atmosphere. I had the pulled chicken platter with lima beans and corn, plus a side of fried okra. Anjelina had the small pulled pork platter with slaw and the lima beans and corn. The food was DELICIOUS. Both the pulled chicken and pulled pork were tender, well cooked and full of flavor. The sauces were particularly good. The Kansas City style was sweet and savory, while the Carolina mustard sauce was tangy with just enough kick. Both were excellent with the barbecue. As usual, dining out for us requires a little more homework than simply deciding what sounds good. Between the two of us, we bring a tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal syndrome, a gluten allergy and dairy sensitivity to the table -- with diabetes thrown in as the kicker, just in case ordering dinner was getting too easy. Our waiter seemed to genuinely understand the allergy issues and was confident in the restaurant's ability to accommodate them. He was friendly, helpful and made us comfortable with our choices. When you're dealing with actual food allergies, that confidence and knowledge matter. The dining room was spacious, clean and had a good casual barbecue atmosphere. There was also a live band playing while we were there, which we weren't expecting but ended up really enjoying. They were good, although the music made things a little loud. Wholly Smokin' works well for a casual date, getting together with friends or just a good everyday meal. I'd also be comfortable using it for a casual business lunch or dinner, although the live music could make conversation more difficult depending on when you visit. Good barbecue, excellent sauces, friendly service and a positive experience navigating our somewhat ridiculous collection of dietary restrictions. We'd happily eat here again.

Raven, our server was helpful and friendly; we were in and out in less than an hour when it wasn't…read morecrowded, for a late lunch. Cute decor except the bathroom( can only speak to ladies') needs fresh paint from the doors to the floors! We had a "mop" rice, chicken and sausage and a pulled pork platter. Good food fast! And only @8 min off of 95!

Stopped passing thru to Myrtle Beach and had dinner. Food was good good variety and well prepared…read morefriendly staff and clean will stop again next time I am coming thru. Great job guys

Did dinner takeout and it was really good! Everything was freshly made! Employees were very nice as…read morewell We wouldn't hesitate to go back but we are from out of town.

As soon as you walk in, you feel like an old friend to everyone sitting at the bar. The beer is…read moreice cold and served in frosted mugs. While the menu is not exactly varied, it's all you need! Deliciously simple burgers and hotdogs. Mustard, chili (best anywhere), onions=all the way. The folks working there are always happy, quick, and efficient. Always have a great time at the Circle Fountain.

Love it! Great food staff is friendly and very clean! Chili Cheeseburger and hot dogs are fantastic…read more! Highly recommend !

1. Service was excellent 2. Food was fantastic. Fish is as…read morefresh as it gets 3. Hush puppies are award winning. do I taste a bit o' honey? 4. Prices are very reasonable in a relaxed atmosphere 5. 4-7 is happy hour. $3.00 vodka tonics! Really? Wonderful!

Starting with our server Angel, she gets five stars, maybe 7, nice personality great follow up,…read morealways checking to make sure everything was right! And the blackened shrimp and flounder and the sides, grill squash out of this world, and I'm a fried everything guy. Been back in two weeks and had seafood 3 times, and we live in Horry County, seafood Capital of the world. Got to get the support our local hookers t-shirts. Great great place!!! Try it you love it!

Such a cute vibe! My martini was delicious and my mom has a glass of wine. We played ping pong…read morewhich was so fun and wish we had time for the shuffleboard. We ate food from downstairs but I think upstairs is similar. The veggie options were all so delicious! Service was a bit slow at first but very attentive and personal!

Good conversation with bartenders. Was a good start to our…read moreevening, never been here before was given this restaurant name by another bartender at a restaurant we ate at last night. Did not disappoint, my husband was very happy with his Nueske bacon burger House made pickle American cheese lettuce tomato and onion on a brioche bun and truffle fries. The bun held together while eating so was not a disappointment And they have his Amstel Light beer. Glad we chose to dine here while we were in town

FYI- Restaurant is inside the Hilton Garden Inn. When compared to the fast food and chain…read morerestaurants in the area, this is 5 stars. If you're staying at the hotel, walk down and have dinner and some drinks. If you're staying at another hotel nearby without a restaurant, walk over here instead of chilis or Olive Garden. I had the chicken Caesar wrap and it was great. Everyone seemed happy with their food and in a good mood. Wine pours were to the brim, can't ask for any more.

This restaurant is inside the Hilton Garden Inn. I had dinner and breakfast here…read more For dinner, I ordered steak with pan sauteed vegetables and mashed potatoes. They steak was very good, the vegetables were out of this world, but the potatoes were cold. Perhaps a little heavy on the garlic, but I was satisfied. The bartender was attentive and quick to get the next beer. The breakfast was very nice. You can do the buffet or you can order breakfast cooked to order. Waitresses keep your coffee warm and bring the cooked-to-order meals out to your table. There's a nice outdoor area right off the bar that the Hilton has labeled the "smoker's oasis." It's nice to see hotels offering a nice place for us tobacco addicts in this day and age away from all the people who take offense at that sort of thing. Overall, not a bad experience. It's nice to be able to just walk to dinner after a long day on the road.

We had such a great experience! The atmosphere is fun and unique, and definitely makes this…read morerestaurant stand out. Our food came out hot, fresh, and delicious, and our server was very attentive and knowledgeable throughout our meal. As a family, we especially loved all of the different areas for the kids to play and explore. Their favorite was the ice cream truck, where they got to pick out their own dessert. It was such a fun touch and made the experience even more memorable for them! Great food, great service, and plenty to keep the kids entertained. We would definitely come back!

Food was barley warm. Took 45 minutes to get it. Chicken was so salty I couldn't eat it…read more Service was just "fine". Cute place but, won't be back.

The food was fantastic! Great quality and price for the amount of food you get. The pulled pork was…read moredelicious, the collards were flavorful, and the Mac and cheese was perfect. I definitely had leftovers. The cashier seemed a little bothered/annoyed, but I did arrive after lunch so maybe they had a rough shift. The young man in the kitchen that served my food was very kind and helpful. Definitely worth checking out if you like BBQ.

The Gator which is a prime rib sandwich was so overcooked it was like a piece of shoe leather…read morecompletely lacking in any flavor, the sandwich was also supposed to come with horseradish sauce however they had run out of horseradish sauce. The onion rings were also very poor in terms of taste and texture it was like eating a donut with an onion in the middle. My wife ordered the pulled pork plate with mac and cheese this also came with hush puppies the hush puppies were chewy and completely lacked any flavor, the pulled pork was tender but unfortunately had been over seasoned with a very harsh spice, her onion rings were also basically donuts with onions in the middle. The only highlight if you could call it that was the mac and cheese which was decent. How this place rates four stars I have absolutely no idea more like one and a half stars. As for the service our food was brought to us fairly quickly which was nice but we should have been informed that they were out of components for making some of the food which would have altered our menu selections. Clearly at some point this was a bar that had closed down and has now been reopened as a barbecue restaurant the decor is fairly simple and casual if not rustic. Overall a huge disappointment.