We had such a great experience here! We came in during the last hour before closing (which always makes me a little nervous), but everything was still super fresh, came out quickly, and never felt rushed. Ashley was our server and she was amazing -- very attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations. She really made the experience even better. We started with the pork belly skewers topped with ranch, BBQ, crushed cashews, and pickled red onions -- 10/10. Huge portion and packed with flavor. The balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy was perfect. The chicken Caesar sandwich was sooo good. It's a massive sandwich with a crispy chicken cutlet topped with Caesar salad, pickled red onions, and chickpeas. Fair warning: it's a little hard to eat because of the size, but completely worth it. The dressing leans more vinegar-forward than creamy, which I personally loved. I'd honestly order it again just as a salad. The truffle parm fries were another 10/10 -- loaded with parmesan and full of flavor. The stout braised beef melt was amazing. Tons of meat and the flavors blended together perfectly. Definitely a standout. The pub chips with added Cajun seasoning were okay -- not bad, just nothing super special compared to everything else. As longtime fans of their previous food truck, we're so impressed with what they've grown into as a restaurant. It's clear they've kept the quality while elevating the whole experience. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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came from Charlotte to try Elk Ave Tavern after seeing a TikTok food review claiming it had one of the "top five cheesesteaks," so I went in with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, I left feeling very disappointed. I ordered the cheesesteak, which was the main reason for my visit, and it just didn't live up to the hype. The bread was soggy, the meat was very small diced instead of the ribeye-style cuts you'd expect from a good cheesesteak, and the cheese tasted more like Kraft than anything premium. Overall, it was very bland and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. For $18 and about a 20-minute drive, I honestly expected much more. On the positive side, the Brussels sprouts were amazing -- easily the standout item from my visit. They were flavorful and cooked really well. The fries were fine too, but fries are fries and it's hard to mess those up. The staff were very nice and attentive, and the food came out in about 10-15 minutes, which I appreciated. The restaurant itself is a small, quaint place located in downtown Rock Hill across from the public library. I didn't have trouble parking, but it was around 12:30 on a Wednesday and the lot and nearby street parking were both pretty full, so I could see it being tighter during busier times. I also noticed this location used to be called Sweet Tea back around 2020 when they served chicken and waffles, so it was interesting to see how the space has changed. The menu overall isn't very large, and since I mainly came for the cheesesteak and it didn't meet my expectations, I don't see myself returning. In my personal opinion, Cheat's Cheesesteak Parlor still has the best cheesesteak in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. I really wanted to love this place, but based on this visit, it just didn't deliver for me. read more

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Finally got around to bringing my wife here for lunch. As good as ever...the lunch, that is. Really did a good read of the menu. Many things looked great. And we arrived after 12:30, so there was an available table. When we left at 1pm, the lunch crowd dissipated, so lots of room. Wait until after 12:30 for a table, especially if you have a largest group, like 4 or more. I did the Pastrami Reuben ($20) with fries and Ranch Dressing for dipping. I give the sandwich a "4" out of 5 as it was one of the better pastramis I have eaten. Generous portion of meat and, most importantly, very lean. I did not have to pick through the meat to reduce the amount of fat. Very tasty. The coleslaw was mild, must have rinsed it and it worked to complement the meat, not compete with it. There was cheese, a decent amount of it, but it was not detectable, as it was mild and the meat and slaw was the competition of the cheese. Toast was perfect. Just enough to color and lightly sear the bread and the texture was such that you could eat the sandwich one bite at a time, without having the meat fall into the place, being squeezed out be the hard toast. No...perfectly toasted. Fries were too salty. I only at a few sticks after wiping the salt off of them with my napkin. Ranch Dressing helped to mitigate the salt, but not by much. Wife was into her cauliflower thing, so ordered the fried kind ($10) and a bowl of Onion Soup ($10). The cauliflower was so-so, a little bit too mushy. The Onion Soup was amazingly thick, with the vegetables winning over the onions. Not so good. We would not order the cauliflower or onion soup again. Liz T. was our capable server who kept the iced tea flowing. Many thanks. read more

My best friend and I came here after outdoor activities to grab some libations and it did not disappoint!! Very cool laid back atmosphere here at Elk Ave Tavern this is definitely a locals spot. We came in and posted up at the bar and immediately the hostess gave us Menus food and cocktails, plus we were greeted by the bartender as well so the customer service is on point!! My buddy and I immediately stared at the Glowing Wall of Libations in front of us and selected our Bourbon !! Great selection of Bourbon and Whiskey here at Elk Ave Tavern!! We stepped our game up the second round and got the Eagle Rare 10 years, oh so smooth and yummy!! Love it here everyone is super nice Easy 5 Stars !! read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Elk Ave Tavern Bar!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Would love to call but they don't have a number. I have ordered the hot honey pepperoni pizza multiple times and it has been the same everytime except today. It looked differed and tasted different. Usually they use the little pepperoni. Very disappointed. read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

My husband and I visited Elk Ave Tavern Saturday evening. We had been warned there would be a wait, and there was -- but the hostess offered two seats at the bar so we decided to take them. We don't normally sit at bars but it was a really fun experience! The vibe was friendly, and there was a lot of camaraderie among the staff and patrons. I got a glass of Pinot Noir and the Wedge salad with shrimp added. The shrimp was perfectly spicy and juicy and the salad had just the right amount of creamy dressing and crunch. It was delicious. My husband got a Sierra Nevada on draft and had the Ruben. It was full of meat and he loved it. The staff was attentive but not pushy or in our business. We were too full for dessert but I got a coffee with Bailey's and whipped cream that was so yummy! read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Ruben - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Four of us had dinner at The Elk a couple weeks ago and it was a fun experience. Took the grandson for his first seating in a high chair. He did great and the staff treated him and us wonderfully. They had fun talking to him and trying to interest him. He was tired but was a real trooper and did not fuss at all during the meal. The food was very good. The burger was enjoyed and the quesadilla was very good. The cheesesteak is awesome. One of the better I have had. Just the right size, full of "wit" cheeses and the meat was cooked (chopped) perfectly. Looks like a fun bar as well and it was full that evening on New Year's Day. Would highly recommend in Rock Hill. read more

Absolutely amazing. There is a reason this place usually has a 45+ minute wait at dinner time. Parking - there is street parking (not a lot), a community lot next door, and a good sized parking garage just a short walk away. You walk in and are immediately greeted at the host station. You can almost always bet there will be a wait. They take your number and text you to confirm you are on the list and text again when your table is ready. Stay close by as you have 5 minutes after the ready text to check in. This is not a big place, thus the wait times. It's quaint. Not too loud. Building must have an interesting history to it. Food: Cauliflower App - a must. It is excellent. Brussels Sprouts - arguably the best I have ever had. Cheesesteak - this is the best cheesesteak in the Charlotte area bar none. Chicken Sandwich - just like they were famous for when they ran the Cibi Cibi food truck. Highly recommend!! read more

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Delicious! We had their fried pickles as our appetizer. My son had the Buffalo chicken sandwich which he loved. Finally their Caesar Chicken Sandwich was so good! Great idea for a sandwich! read more

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Four of us enjoyed lunch here this afernoon and were all very content with our menu selections. My steak sub was excellent and the Amoroso bun was truly appreciated. None of us left hungry and my wife and her mom both took half of their sandwiches home for lunch tomorrow.. My only complaint was that my fries were warm and not crisp but rather limpy . We all agree that we would return another time in the future. read more

If you like a good pub this place is idyllic! Great atmosphere with lots of holiday decor. The staff are courteous and efficient. I started with french onion soup and the manhattan. Yum! The soup was delicious. They did put crispy onions on top which was different. Not a big fan of that. The soup, however, was not too salty and perfectly baked so the cheese was nicely melted. The manhattan was well balanced and had a holiday twist to it which I liked. My husband got the philly and he loved it. Lots of meat served with homemade chips! I also got the brussels which I thoroughly enjoyed but I will say they were slightly salty. If we find ourselves in this area again, we will definitely be back to this place. read more

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Worth the hype. Loved the pub vibe. Great drinks -I tried the Manhattan. Great service. I had the cheese steak with Cajun fries and it was so good! No phone number. No reservations. Worth the wait (25 mins on a Wednesday). read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Cheese steak and Cajun fries - Sooo good! - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Delicious!!!! I had the braised stout beef sandwich and it was perfection! My wife even wished she had that instead even though her meal was excellent as well. Glad we drove over as it was Easter and we tried to call, but there are no phone numbers listed anywhere we could find. We will be back when we come back to town. read more

These are the guys that owned the food truck, Cibi Cibi. They've had this location for about a year. It's located downtown adjacent to a large public parking lot. The food truck no longer operates at Slow Play Brewing. I got there @ 1130a right when it opened & it was full by the time I left about 40 min later. I had the shrimp quesadillas, it had maybe 2 shrimps, it was packed with jalapeño pepper jelly sauce that had my eyes watering. I got two orders to go as well. One was the hot chicken sando, medium hot. It was my 'go to' when they had the food truck. They also had a special, turkey melt with bacon which I ordered as well. I sat at the bar & had good service from a young man named Hunter. Sadly they don't have a web site so you can't see the menu or order on-line. It's in an old building, not much ambience and very dark inside. read more

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Sat at the bar and Liz took care of getting me a beer, ordered the Cheesesteak with slaw and overall it was good. Standard bar food, a bit pricy ($18 for a cheesesteak) but it filled me up. read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Okay I've tried a few things here so I'm gonna rate Lamb burger - 1000/10 best food I've ever had Regular cheeseburger - normal burger could get it anywhere Nachos - BUSSSSS pork belly - BUSSSS Fries - BUSSSS Ranch - BUSS quesadilla - okay The drinks are super strong and the restaurant itself is cute read more

My expectations were high based on the talk around town and I will say the burgers my wife had was really good. My Stepson and I spit the Cheesesteak and Lamb burger and we both were disappointed. I also had the French Onion soup, don't waists your time on that. Lamb was not great, hard taste and the cheesesteak tasted as if the meat just came out of the freezer. Staff were nice, place is cool but the food, in my opinion was mediocre. The fries were good but it's still worth a try but don't set your expectations too high! read more

I recently visited Elk Tavern and had mixed feelings about the experience. The absolute highlight was the food -- hands down some of the best I've had in a while. Every dish was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. If you're coming for a meal, you won't be disappointed. The signature drinks, however, were just okay. They weren't bad by any means, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to order a second round or recommend them to friends. Unfortunately, what really brought the experience down was the service at the bar. The bartender seemed disinterested and inattentive, which made the whole atmosphere feel a bit off. A place with food this good deserves service that matches its quality -- hopefully management takes note, because with better bar service, Elk Tavern could easily be a five-star spot. read more

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Loved the food, quality, service, and atmosphere. We like this so much that we came back again, even though we were only in town for a few days. read more

We were seated right away for lunch. The place is cute inside, definitely darker tavern feel (per the name). Our server was super personable and friendly, he obviously knew the food & drink menu very well and had suggestions. You can hear everyone's conversations around you, which was a little distracting but whatever, I'm here for the food. We ordered the chicken sandwich with jalapeño slaw & lamb burger with fries. The chicken sandwich is huge and with the sauces, it's an entire napkin per bite situation. Not a problem there. The chicken was incredibly juicy! Loved that. What I didn't love was a good amount of the skin under the crunchy part was still gelatinous. So you're getting juicy chicken, flappy skin and then crispiness on the outside. A bit unappetizing. The lamb burger was meh but honestly I would never order that so I'm blaming the orderer on that one lol. I recommend trying this place still. I'm assuming my chicken just wasn't prepared correctly on this particular day. Might be back, might not. read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Lamb Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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When you are in Rock Hill don't even consider other restaurants! This place is 100% LEGIT! We've been here several times and we've never had a bad meal. Tonight we order the chicken parm dinner which was absolutely amazing and by far then best we've had within 100 miles of Charlotte. We also order braised rib sandwich which again was absolutely incredible. The portions are very generous and all the food is served warm. I don't think we'll ever eat at another restaurant when we are in the area because this place is so good. Be prepared to wait but it's well worth it. To finish off our dinner we had the bourbon apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream, which again was absolutely spot on. I'd expect to pay $100 + for this meal but with drinks it came to just over $60 which is the best bargain in all of SC. read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Chicken Parm Dinner w/ braised rib sandwich photo bombing the parm! - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Based on the popularity and high ratings for this place, we came early for lunch...and there was already a line outside! The place was quite small and quaint, but had a really nice ambiance...an authentic tavern vibe. They really did a great job decorating the place. Nice music overhead, great A/C, and all that as well. The service was great as well...fast and friendly. Unfortunately, the thing that disappointed me right off the bat was how their lunch menu was so skimpy...and they didn't offer the flatbread pizza, THE thing I came for! We had to resort to the few choices on the menu...my husband got the Cheesesteak with Brussels Sprouts, and I got the Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with Brussels Sprouts. Well...frankly, I just didn't love it. First of all, the buns were cold!! Huh?!? I can't believe they couldn't take a few seconds to at least microwave the cold buns. The Chicken was thick and crispy, but the toppings (lotsa pickles and radish) were totally sloppy and just didn't make for a great-tasting sando...at least for me. Brussels Sprouts were good, but I wished they were crispier. My husband felt the same...the Cheesesteak wasn't anything to write home about. Just like my Chicken sando, it looked totally sloppy and greasy...and underwhelming. Sadly, we just felt that these sloppy-looking dishes didn't match the price points. If the popularity of this place is based on these hand-helds, I'm totally confused. I know that many customers might have been Cibi Cibi fans...but based on what we ate today, we left scratching our heads. If they had the flatbreads, which actually looked quite good (not sloppy like their hand-helds!), this review might have been altogether different. Just didn't get why they couldn't add the flatbreads to their super-skimpy lunch menu. We were told they only serve flatbread pizzas on Fridays? WHY?? Maybe we'll try them at least once more...if only to try the flatbread pizza. As much as I liked the vibe here, it's a shame that the foods managed to disappoint. Hopefully I can upgrade the review...should I be able to try that flatbread pizza, and it's better than their sandos?? read more

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We have been to Elk on several occasions and every time it's a hit. The food is prepared so well and the cocktails are beyond spectacular. Today I ordered the chicken biscuit and gravy and my wife had the jasmine rice bowl. Both were AMAZING and far above average. I also had the Bloody Mary and she had the empress gin and soda. Everything is done and made with care. One of THE BEST places to go in the Rock Hill area !! read more

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This is a great restaurant! The food was phenomenal, the bartender was great and the service was very responsive! I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough! read more

Nice, dim lit atmosphere. Food is of the gourmet, top-foodie approved type!! Nice, comfortable time at dinner amongst fellow patrons (even though closely sat)! Nothing disappointed!! read more

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Our meals were delicious and so were the drinks! Service was pretty quick. We stopped in for lunch on a Friday. The restaurant was just about full. Low lit ambiance. I saw couples on dates and groups of friends dining together. Casual vibe. Definitely returning for the turkey bacon cheddar ranch sandwich! read more

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Wonderful food, so flavorful! The Mexican street corn is out of this world good. Restaurant was extremely noisy, sat in a booth in main room (where bar is) and had to yell to converse. If the owners had a website, a telephone number and accepted reservations, then I would rate it 5 star and return frequently. read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Mexican Street Corn! - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Worth the hype. Every element on your plate is well thought out, flavorful, and made with care. I had the braised beef melt and brussels and both were delish. My partner had the Reuben - the pastrami was probably the best we've ever had. read more

This place is awesome! Everytime. Try the specials at least once. Staples are the Burger, Chicken Sando, Cheeesesteak, loaded Shrimp quesadilla and buffalo cauliflower. Came in for a late lunch on New Years Day and had the burger and French Onion Soup. read more

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This was my time here. I came back to get my exact meal again lol. The loaded shrimp quesadilla with the Brussels. The Brussels are crunchy and so good. I also tried the buttermilk chicken sandwich with a Cesar salad. Both were good. We were enticed to try the baked mac and cheese. It was ok to me, I couldn't put my finger on one of the cheeses but still a solid dish. The service was good and I love the decor . The pricing is moderate so bring your wallet lol. read more

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Elk Ave is still a hot stop several months after opening - we had to wait a few minutes to be seated. As a confession, I never ate at the Cibi Cibi food truck. However , I can see the reason why people still talk at about it and are cheering for this new restaurant. The food and drinks are excellent and the portions are ginormous "take-out bag" sized. My first impression walking in for lunch was, "boy, is it dark in here". Definitely styled in the tavern spirit - dark wood tables and floors, painted walls with "period" portraits, limited "candle-setting" lighting. I needed my flash for the food photos (a couple didn't come out) and my phone's light to read the menu. My wife has been reviewing the Facebook and Instagram sites for the daily specials. When the house-made pastrami Reuben was highlighted for lunch we had to go. She loved it! (And literally made two additional lunches from it at home.) Our daughter had the Jasmine Rice Bowl with chicken and also raved about her dish. The pickled veggies that came in the bowl were a big hit. The single disappointment was my lamb burger. Sadly, it was overcooked, crumbly and dry. Shame on me, I should've specified its preparation (especially after I heard a couple at another table order theirs well done) and/or returned it. Sidebar - ground lamb should be prepared medium, otherwise you're seriously impacting the flavor and texture of a meat you've paid a premium for. If you're concerned with under preparation I suggest ordering the cheeseburger. We definitely enjoyed our lunch here and plan to return. read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Jasmine Rice Bowl - diced chicken served in a small bowl on the side - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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We stopped in for a quick dinner and sat at the bar. They already had water set out. The bartenders were friendly and fast. We got our food in less than 5 minutes. I got the rice bowl....delicious. My husband and got the chicken sandwich. The ranch was the best I've ever had. The building is cool and eclectic. read more

Seen advertised on Facebook. Tried after several months. Hamburgers worth the calories.

Our 1st visit was amazing.we loved the ambiance of a old pub, the place was full but was not extremely loud inside, was easy to hold conversations.the Food came quickly and was so flavorful . Was not bar food ,onion soup was best I every had , I ordered the beef stroganoff was extremely tasty. We also had the schnitzel, reuben,. We wll be back very soon .truly a delight in rockhill. read more

AMAZING food. Went here on a whim and it is now my favorite restaurant. The ribeye was outstanding and so flavorful, as well as the side dish of brussel sprouts-I'm a brussel sprout lover and theirs are unmatched! We got the nachos as an app and those were great as well. 10/10 experience. read more

This place is amazing the food the drinks the staff everything! The braised beef sandwich and the cheeseburger are to die for ! Great options for different taste . read more

The service is great and the food is even better. They have an amazing burger but I am going back for the pork chop and cheesesteak. It is a smaller restaurant so arrive early or be ready for a wait. read more

Delicious food. Great ambiance at the bar and friendly staff! Was pleasantly surprised at my sandwich. Come hungry because the portions are healthy! read more

Elk Ave Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Everything was great at Elk Ave Tavern. A bit of a wait so grabbed a ridiculously expensive cocktail at Rock Taco while we waited. Elk's espresso martini was duhlish (so says my friend that ordered it), my cosmo was on point. Hard to get a good cosmo out these days. Disco fires were perfection. The double burger. Damn. So good. And the side of brussel sprouts were perfectly charred, roasted, seasoned. Yum! Definitely coming back. One minor suggestion... y'all need a phone number. I'd like to come back for my bday in a couple weeks and want to see if you take reservations but can't find a phone number. My party would be at least 6-10 people so don't want to take a chance having to wait too long on a Saturday night. Help! read more

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Food was great ... Friday lunch and the place was packed with ladies. TGIF early. Great service! read more