In South Carolina, go where the locals go, and yes your not going to fit in with the crowd…read more We found this little old school fish joint way out in the middle of nowhere, where the workers could barely understand our northern accent, true. Flounder for $11.99, giant iced tea as there water, plywood furniture, and local ads built into the tables. Nothing fancy, but the food was phenomenal. Best part was hearing the cook in the back yelling orders like a TV cooking show "One corn dog, one filet, fries" Then yelling some southern order at the workers. I was cracking up. Tartar sauce thats been sitting on the table all day, definitely going back.

I paid for salmon stew and got the broth. Then the lady over the phone obviously gave herself a…read morehospitality tax without my knowing . Mind you this a 70$ order so yeah be very cautious when ordering from here.

Really enjoyed Isla's this evening. We grabbed a reservation as this spot can get busy and…read morereceived a prompt email confirmation. We started with salads and excellent ceviche and "Down South" oysters as we found the pimento cheese and bacon topping to be a fun twist on oysters Rockefeller. We had the 16 and 13 year old in tow and while our kids have open minds and pallets when it comes to food, there were some slight questions about the menu options. There was a kids menu that was standard and I'm sure would accommodate most kids; but, I would say Isla's menu is sophisticated and can be appreciated by a more mature audience. Our 13 year old ordered the shrimp and grits and won the best entree of the night. It's a nice twist using a grit cake as opposed to traditional shrimp and grits but the flavor of the tomato and chorizo gravy along with the texture of the crispy grit cake was an interesting and nice change from the norm. I will definitely go back and try additional entrees. Overall, all the dishes were well put together, well seasoned and paired with a nice wine list that had variety for all tastes. Last, I will say the service was among the best we've had locally. Brandon was attentive, informative and accommodating throughout our evening experience. Thank you to Isla's for a wonderful first experience. I look forward to returning soon!

Great spot to eat!!! I would say it's a must for downtown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

We went to Red Crab based on a friend saying the food was good. It didn't start out very well...(1)…read morethe lady who seated us had on a bandana but not like in a stylish way. It looked the way I wear one when I'm cleaning my house. (2) We were going to order some drinks but the bar was closed and only canned or bottled beer was available so that was a bummer. (3) We could BARELY understand what the server was saying and she was American ‍. (4) The menu was ok, you can choose different items like a mix and match boil and we ordered crab leg boil and shrimp boil which came out relatively quick in a puffed up plastic wrap. It comes with 2 small potatoes and 1 piece of corn mixed in. The food was very good!! No complaints on that at all. Nicely seasoned and plenty of juice to sop up the corn and potatoes with. Regardless of the minor flaws, I would recommend this place for the food alone!

I sit there for 15 min nobody came to take drink or anything only in Spartanburg sc you get good…read moreshit outta of them

Blue Bay is a great place for a large crowd. They have a huge dining area and can accommodate a…read morelarge party pretty easily. The food has nice portions and is offered fried and broiled. A nice selection to choose from. The service is always friendly. Can be slow at times but still helpful. Definitely enjoy coming here with a group and enjoying the experience.

Fish needs to be fried a tad bit longer. Seasoning is needed for the fries reasonable pricesread more

Half seafood market, half Asian grocery, half asian fast food (guess that's three halves but you…read moreget the drift). We stumbled on it from seeing posts on a facebook group. Definitely easy go-to alternative to a larger Asian grocery like Seven Moon. The seafood looked fresh and from seeing the amount of orders on a random Monday morning, looks like they fry up a lot of fish...however, I didn't try it. Lots more frozen inventory than what was on ice. The little kitchen they have was a nice surprise and enjoyed the Salt & Pepper Squid. Definitely a place for take-out as they only have a couple of stools to sit and eat. If you're a chicken wing person, this is most probably the place for a good fried wing!

Wanted to look for hole in the wall/one off restaurants and found this place. It's in a run down…read moregas station. Not a lot of parking. It's half supermarket and half take out foods. The foods are typical Chinese and deep fried fish. The difference between this place and a typical Asian takeout is their specials on Friday. It varies depending on what they cook that day, but I was told it usually runs out by 10:30am. Their specials are only $6. Definitely would recommend this place on Friday, but get there early or their specials will be gone.

We went in late on Mother's Day and were seated right away. We did have a reservation. We were…read moregreeted by several staff, super friendly atmosphere and unique interior. Sort of reminded me of an old diner that had be renovated to a clean upscale vibe. We ordered the steak kabobs and they were mouthwatering with flavor. My fiancee got an old fashioned and I got a rabbits foot, one of their craft gin cocktails. It was AMAZING, the gentleman's ice cube I believe was made with lavender so as it melted, your drink was even more flavorful and not watered down. He ordered the shiny duck and I the beef fillet and mashed potato. Both were also delicious, this is a farm to table spot so you know it's fresh. One thing which I didn't minus a star for was considering the price point I would think they would offer a vegetable with your meal. Few spears of broccolini or asparagus or carrots, just to make it feel a little more well-rounded of a plate. The were out of a few items being a busy day/night but we didn't mind. We will try them next go around. Our server Erin was just epic, great sense of humor and very attentive! We will be back again and make sure to sit in her section. Cheers to supporting local non chain restaurants!

Came here just to check it out, and I really liked the ambiance. It was calm, modern, and inviting,…read moreand the building and bar were both really nice. The service was okay. I was a little let down by the food, though, especially after seeing so many great reviews. Everything looked amazing, but unfortunately, the taste didn't quite match the presentation. The dishes weren't super flavorful, although maybe it was just an off night or a fluke. Extra points for having a photo menu on their website, definitely helpful when deciding what to order!

The ambiance was nice and the food was delicious! We especially loved the sancocho soup! The…read morewaitress was terrific. We'll definitely return when we're in Spartanburg next time.

We had a surprise birthday party for my husband here tonight and everything was absolutely…read moreamazing! Thevfood the atmosphere, the staff everything was fantastic! The staff is so accommodating and the manger was so awesome! They set up the party items that we brought in and did a fantastic job! They brought out sombraros and passed them out to some of our guests and the staff all sang happy birthday to my husband James,who turned 72 years young today! This restaurant is the place for great food and fantastic service. We highly recommend this establishment to any and everyone who enjoys great food,great service and wonderful atmosphere. My husband and all my guests really enjoyed themselves. I thank everyone at this restaurant who helped me give my husband a great birthday party. Thank you all ti Edgar Urquijo and all your staff who attended to us tonight!!!

Food, service and experience all great. They take great care to get your order the way you like it.read more

Cold evening and I had a late lunch so looking for something nice and a Pome bowl came to mind…read more Only about 2 miles from hotel so quick in and out. I got it to go so I could get back to the warm hotel. Had the tuna poke bowl and an ever so delicious lemon green tea. Service was excellent and ever so polite.

Service wasn't too great , we had to wait pretty long to just order our food & then at the end to…read moreget our check ... But overall the food was very amazing & most importantly hot !

Cold drizzle evening. Saw this place earlier in the day when we were looking for a lunch spot to…read moremeet a customer. Walked in and was seated immediately at a nice high top. Service was top notch. Due to the cold evening started with a nice warm miso soup which was good. I ordered two rolls which I neglected to take a pix of but they were as delicious as they were petty. I had the bang bang shrimp roll and then the mama roll. Both were large and delicious. Brightly colored and modern looking. Heavy traffic in and out of store. Great corner spot to watch folks come and go. Due to the construction downtown parking is an issue but I was able to find a place close enough.

This review is only for the bar, but we loved our bartender! We were only in Spartanburg for one…read morenight. I was impressed by the drink menu and surprised by the complexity of the options. I had the Smoke and Spice cocktail, which was carefully created and artfully presented. They have a solid spirits selection. I would definitely go back and try the food next time, because the space and the menu looked nice. Another trip!

Heirloom Travel Tip:…read moreAvoid the Sports Bar - this is easy to do. Do visit the Heirloom restaurant - Pleasant date night with your wife. Ambience, ambience, ambience and NO tvs. Hannah was our pleasant young server; I asked Hannah to confirm that she is a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, and the pleasing Carolina voice was a moral boost. Earlier we had enjoyed the Kentucky voice of Angel- both girls were angels. Heirloom has a small menu and a small dining room, but extra large hospitality. Because of a buffet lunch, we settled on burgers - No, cannot prepare medium rare. Very possibly menu items have spent a good deal of time in the freezer. Heirloom is on our way to weeks autumn and spring at Hilton Head, so we shall revisit. Merits 5 stars (not for food) for neat dining experience.