Groucho&#x27;s Deli

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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!!

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Kitchen view from our table

Victors

4.0(318 reviews)

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 !!

Victor's is always my go-to when traveling on business. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and…read morechecks back promptly.

Chicken wontons & apple cranberry salad (topped with delicious candied pecans)!

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Creekside

2.9(20 reviews)

2.3 mi

Wings weren't breaded and prepared without seasoning. The fries and onion rings were okay and the…read moreamount served was very small. My expectations were greater than what I experienced as a first time customer from New Jersey. The atmosphere was nice! The waitress was sweet. I hope my next visit will be better.

Service was horrible. Waited for 10 minutes and never saw a server. Bar side was busy, we were the…read moreonly table on the restaurant side.

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Wholly Smokin' Downtown

4.3(531 reviews)

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.

We went for lunch and decided to get carry out. The staff was very helpful as soon as we walked in…read morethe door. They were smiling and welcoming. I asked for a drink of tea while we waited. I got my tea right away. The food came out in a respectable amount of time and the quantity was very good. The decorations were pretty nice the atmosphere was great and friendly.

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Brisket bacon egg & cheese. With extra cheese grits. Hubs said it was delicious. To me, the brisket tastes reheated. Not fresh

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Aloha Kitchen

4.9(51 reviews)

3.5 mi

Run, don't walk to Aloha Kitchen! This is the loveliest business in Florence. It's located right by…read morethe farmers market. It's in a cute building with a porch and a large outdoor seating patio area. The service was so friendly. It took my family and I ages to decide what we wanted, and they were so nice about it. The menu is a mix of Hawaiian bbq style dishes, which is a lot like regular American bbq with various Hawaiian inspired sauces. I loved chicken katsu. Each of the portions is generously sized with awesome side options like macaroni salad or fries. I'd love to go back!

Dang, this food was SO good!! We ordered on the website then ate our food on the porch of the…read morevisitor's center, it worked out well on a blazingly hot June day! It inspired me to make panko pan-fried chicken at home, I just need to get the sauces right!!

Chicken Katsu

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Baja Joe's Coastal Grill & Cantina

3.9(34 reviews)

2.0 mi

W e decided to go here since Creek Ratz was closed down. It was delicious. I got the quesadillas…read morewith shrimp and he ordered the chicken curry. The waitress said it had a bite. My husband agreed. If you see me there, I went to the cemetery to visit my son. Stop by and say hello.

Food was actually terrible. I got a poke bowl with no meat had no flavor tasted like plain white…read morerice, the corn,black beans, and chickpeas tasted like they were straight out the can. Also was served with ranch which was weird. My boyfriend got the burger was chewy with what looked like grass in it was chew and tought. The only good good thing was fries that were probably frozen. We both probably took 3 bites. I'm not the type to complain to the waitress/waiter but it should've been clear we hated our food. Will never return. Was a nice an clean restaurant

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Baja Joe's Coastal Grill & Cantina - These loaded nachos were so delicious! I ended making three meals out of this! This was my 1st and it definitely won't be my last!

These loaded nachos were so delicious! I ended making three meals out of this! This was my 1st and it definitely won't be my last!

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Spicy tuna roll....that is actually spicy. Nice!

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe

4.9(113 reviews)

2.5 mi

Great food, not just great vegan food! Homemade cakes as well. Non-vegan spouse licked his plate…read moreclean

The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. When we entered the…read moreestablishment that has ample parking around the restaurant the staff greeted us with such kindness. The seating areas were incredibly clean. The food was so delicious I highly recommend this location if you're looking for a vegan restaurant.

Plenty of seating. Spotless!!

Chickpea Fritters

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Cold pressed Toasted Coconut

Birdsnest Eats & Ales

4.0(60 reviews)

We enjoyed a quick meal, great service, friendly place! Would stop again, if we were in the arearead more

In town for a wedding and googled food near me. We were looking for a place to grab lunch and watch…read morethe game. I was thoroughly impressed with the great service, food, and atmosphere. I highly recommend!

Little League World Sries is on here

Trail Magic (beef) burger + Onion Rings + HopSlam Ale

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Back patio, great atmosphere and vibe!

SC Real Foods

4.3(16 reviews)

2.2 mi

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Great food and nice people. Lots of healthy options to choose from. Would recommend 10/10read more

This is a small combo grocery/ deli. Not very big but they have some things I can't find in…read moreFlorence grocery stores (shocker I know... IYKYK) The deli has some very nice soups, sandwiches, and desserts. They also have deli prepared foods in the refrigerated section of the store. I wish they had a larger selection of healthy snacks and freezer items. It's mostly chips in the healthy snacks aisle.

SC Real Foods location

Local Organic Eggs

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Peck Away Avocado Toast with fried egg

Ruby Tuesday

2.0(61 reviews)

3.3 mi

I always loved Ruby Tuesday on American Drive in Florence I went out for dinner on Saturday. They…read morehad a new menu wanted to check it out . I can tell the excellent manager they use to have Ms V is no longer there because the establishment was not as full as it use to be. I was helped by a young lady called Jazz and she was an excellent help to me and my family hope she sticks around to help keep good customers since Ms V left. The place was pretty quiet and mostly empty. There was only maybe three tables were occupied. It's ashamed they don't recognize the staff that brings in the customers before they get rid of them that can destroy a business. I ordered the salad bar and noticed they had new items on the bar trying to spice things up. More cheeses and different diced meats. I ordered some fried fish , zucchini and baked potato along with my salad. I had a peach tea to drink and it was awesome. My husband had salad bar and kabob plate. He said the steak was a little bit over cooked. My son had ribs and fries, he didn't complain. I would go again hopefully Ms Jazz would be working seems as though she has the excellent hospitality training they all should have.

This place is filthy and dirty. There was a hair in my food. The server is a thief. She blatantly…read moreovercharged me for a lunch ticket. I was supposed to have the salad bar with an add-on chicken tenders and the bill was $30. Never again.

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Avis L.

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5 years ago

The food ...oh my goodness delicious!! I give this Groucho's a 5star rating because the service I felt was that good. They actually seemed to care. They knew when to check on me and when I was occupied. The service was also quick. The food was too me before I ran out of my first glass of water. Always aware of my drink running low and quick to fill it. read more

Cadeeja M.

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3 years ago

I absolutely love everything about this res. everyone is so helpful and really cares when it come to your meal & they take their time when it comes to getting everything right..I love how they always have a smile on their face, keeping conversation & are super friendly. my food is always amazing, they will be keeping me as a customer read more

V W.

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11 months ago

I ordered My Wife's Salad Bowl at Groucho's Deli and was blown away! Fresh ingredients, generous toppings, and just the Formula 45 signature dressing made it one of the best salads I've ever had. It's hearty without being heavy and full of flavor in every bite. Definitely my go-to order now at Groucho's! read more

Avenger 5.

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2 years ago

Easy online ordering, drive through is convenient, food is always ready when promised and the food is ALWAYS delicious! 45 sauce is our favorite and we put it on everything.... salads, sandwiches, dip for the chips. And the sweet tea is perfect. read more

Ashleigh Y.

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2 years ago

Pick up the marinated chicken salad once a week with 95 formula and it is perfect everytime! well packaged, and very attentive staff. The location always has a full house seated, customers in the drive through and in line inside. High recommend! read more

Sonia A.

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2 years ago

Every time I come to Florence I try to get me a salad. The food is always great, restaurant is always clean and the customer service is always superb. I go to the one on W. Palmetto St. just came in from Charlotte, and this was my first stop read more

Shelbra W.

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11 months ago

My favorite is the My Wife Salad!!! Due to just getting out of the hospital, I got the chicken salad today!!! Yall, I thought they had my momma back there in that kitchen!!! Very good!!!! Their food is always delicious!!!!!! read more

Curtis W.

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6 years ago

Shout out to Landon at 5 point Groucho's in Florence SC. A very kind curious young man.He gave me my salad fresh and in a timely manner. You are the real MVP of customer service friendly. Singed a loyal customer Jessica. read more

Pamela T.

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6 months ago

I ordered food online it was ready by the time it said it was going to be ready, which I can appreciate because I was on a time crunch on break from work...the food was amazing very fresh and tasty! read more

Ma_ D.

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1 year ago

I live over 20 miles away. but still when I want the best salad ever I travel to get what I want and that is Groucho's my wife salad. The people are nice and they are a tremendous help. read more

Candy K.

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3 years ago

Best deli shop in the Florence area! Ingredients are super fresh. Hot subs are amazing! My Wife's Salad Bowl is my all time fav. Even my "I don't eat salad" hubby loves it! read more

Caroline L.

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3 years ago

I tried something new for lunch today... I got the BLC Chicken Critter and it did not disappoint. It was so good! I can't say I've had anything bad from Groucho's yet. read more

Anonymous D.

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5 months ago

Friendly people historical ambiance and delicious food definitely going back. Highly recommend the turkey and bacon club with lemonade great for the whole family. read more

Darius G.

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2 years ago

best deli in town!!!! salads are prepared to perfection everytime. sandwiches and sub selections outstanding. get a nice bang for your buck for a quality meal. read more

Katina O.

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3 years ago

Always on point. Big portions, chill staff and delicous food! It *can* be kinda busy but just place an order on the app and you can best the crowds easy peasy. read more

Tamara J H.

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3 years ago

Awesome experience, food was ready before I expected, great proportions and delicious! staff was friendly and courteous! see you guys again soon! read more

John B.

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3 years ago

Ordered takeout from their easy to use website. Order was ready when I arrived. Excellent food and service. It's what I expect fom Groucho's read more

Fred E.

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2 years ago

Great food at a good price. Love the Danish Blue dressing. Food was ordered on the app. Everything was ready on time just as I ordered.

Sarah S.

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3 years ago

I placed an order online and it was ready before the expected time. Food was hot and delicious! Employees were very kind and friendly!

Paulette D.

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2 years ago

The food is very good. The service is professional. I have been here many times and never disappointed. I would recommend this place.

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