My mom and I were in the area visiting friends and we decided to stop here for lunch. It's a small restaurant, and we luckily got one of the last tables in the place. We all were in the mood for something small, so we decided to split some appetizers. The chips and queso were very tasty. The queso isn't as thick as most places, so we ended up using spoons to successfully get it from the bowl onto the chips. The chicken quesadilla was delicious and so big! The blue cheese fries were super tasty! They were mostly BBQ sauce, but I understand that normally, they are a better balance of the blue cheese. There is a ton of bacon that was on top which is amazing! read more

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Beef philly with jalepeno aioli- yummy Tangy and lots of flavor with the peppers mushrooms etc Fries - average Service - awesome, waitress was very attentive. We were here with an older group of friends and the staff was very helpful and kind while assisting with some special needs due to disability. Great job ! read more

J O' Gradys - Burgers Near Me - Sumter, South Carolina

If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would. Kristi was PHENOMENAL! Seriously the best dining experience I have had in as long as I can remember. My friend and I were there for a little over 3 hours. We got there at about 5 so it hadn't hit the dinner rush. we sat in a booth and were promptly greeted by Kristi. We told her we would be there for awhile, drinking, eating and hanging out. She did not pressure us AT ALL. I told her about my "tiny tummy" (I had gastric sleeve surgery) and she was so receptive and amazing! The food was bomb.com. we had the blue cheese fries appetizer (so good!), quesadilla, chicken sandwich and buffalo shrimp tacos. Everything was great. I think if they wanted to improve it would be the following: corn tortillas on the taco with the option to go breaded, and extra cheese in the quesadilla. BUT, like I said, it was the best dining experience. SO happy when we left!!!! read more

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I have been to J O'Grady's plenty of times and I have always had a great meal. This is a place that I used to bring clients that were new to Sumter,SC. Because the food is really good! If you are looking for a great burger in theSumter,SC area, then I recommend a trip to J. O'Grady's! read more

The staff is friendly, the food is randomly unique. I love how you every meal comes with chicharrones!

This burger joint is proud of their fork and knife burgers. Burger was good. But be ready, you won't get a plate to eat your knife and fork burger. You will be eating from a basket, which is a challenge. But enjoy. read more

First time eating here but it will not be my last as I had the taste for a burger while visiting Sumter. I could have gone anywhere but that is the thing I can get those other burgers from anywhere and I am speaking of certain chains that are here in Sumter. The staff is very welcoming and this is proven as Tonie was about to give me a playful whack of the menu because she mistook me for someone else. I did not tell her but she has great ink on her arm. I came in a little after 1700 as they close at 1430 (230 for you civies) and there was no wait. The place is small and quaint but not so small to the point you are brushing up against someone if it gets crowded and their is outside seating which would have been perfect today with the warm weather. I opted to sit inside. I ordered the onion rings as an appetizer and the jalapeno ranch dressing was great with it. The onion rings were ok but not something that will wow you but once again the side of jalapeno ranch was great. I even put it on my burger which I am getting to next. This place reminds me of a BGR with all the selections on how you can build your burger. The burger was very tasty and it along with my fries came out hot. I admit it was very good and you cannot beat the price. I like the menu as it does offer other options but this place has a foundation based on good burgers. This is good because so many places have a large menu and cannot do any of it well. There is a saying "Instead of practicing a 1000 moves once, practice one move a thousand times" and this is an idea that JO is sticking to. The bar is also great as they made a great Moscow Mule and Hurricane. Parking is on the street but I had no problem finding a spot right in front of the store. In my opinion this is no issue. On my next trip through Sumter this will be a definite stop off spot. read more

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To say I have mixed feelings would be a lie.... I didn't like this place or food but I'd go again in a pinch.. why you might ask? Because they were quick and cost about as much as a fast food meal but the food left a lot to be desired like a fast food meal. They had pork skins on the menu so I thought why not, it's a restaurant maybe they add their own twist.... Nope ! I've had better from the gas station. They were hard and flavorless Taste like they just came out of a bag and they didn't add any seasoning. They tacos were way too wet They drowned them in sauce. Beer was good with a wide selection but don't expect more past that. Not the best service either. I was sitting at the bar and still waited a good while for a check. I remember thinking if they walk past me again I'm outa here. In a pinch it will do bc I came in during happy hour and I've waited longer at Chick-fil-A in a drive thru... they were fast and that's their saving grace. read more

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Good food at a good price. First time going and host and waitress were great. Lots of great memorabilia on the walls.

This was only my second visit to Sumter. The first was to attend a great Brad Mehldau concert at the Opera House a few years ago. This visit was due to water system problems in Florence County that forced us to change hotels. What a great find J O'Grady's was. The decor is nice. The waitress was friendly and provided excellent service. She also authoritatively answered an allergy question (something that is not always a given). The menu has more vegetarian and vegan options than you usually find around these parts. Each member of our group was pleased with their food, which included a burger, vegan tacos and chicken sandwich. The beer selection was solid as well and the total price was good. A+. Now open an outlet in Florence please. read more

Sports bar atmosphere with cool decor. The staff is always really friendly and accommodating. They have some of the BEST burgers in town! The other half of the establishment turns into an After Hours spot with Karaoke and a bar. Quite entertaining and a really safe environment. Just wish the restaurant had more seating. read more

Visited J O' Grady's last night for a later dinner after reading the tempting reviews about their burgers. Hubby and I arrived 8:30 which is sorta late for dinner, however they do not close until 10! Upon entering we were quickly seated, handed menus, and offered water glasses. The restaurant is laid out in an intimate bar setting with a few booths and tables that run parallel to the bar. There are several TVs above the bar making this a great place to watch a sports game. The small amount of seating may limit the influx of people who can dine here at any given time. However, this is something that I really appreciated about this resturant. The lack of crowds and the cozy setting made it easy to even talk to the bartender right from our table. Now onto the food, they offer build your own burgers as well as a wide list of their signature burgers each having a custom array of toppings. I ordered the Gamecock which comes with thick cut bacon, cucumbers, swiss cheese, guac, garlic aoli, and even alfalfa sprouts! I also ordered the pork rinds with pimento cheese to pair with my burger. The pork rinds were extremely crispy and delicious on their own but once I spread the cheese on them they were crazy good. My burger was cooked nicely and the meat was tender and juicy. The fresh sprouts and cucumber paired well and help to cut through the richness of the beef and bacon. The awesome burgers and atmosphere will have me coming back for sure. They also have a nice local craft beer list that I will have to try out. read more

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They have a great environment in there restaurant, the service was very fast and the food was hot when we got it I would highly recommend.

Fish tacos...Tuscan Chicken Flat bread...SC burger... And it's only two of us!! Lol we couldn't decide!! We sat down ordered mimosas..talked a small bit and our food was ready and served! Best place to start the Saturday morning! Also our server was AMAZINGLY AWESOME!! I'm coming back again and again read more

J O' Gradys - Burgers Near Me - Sumter, South Carolina

The shrimp tacos are the best! Depending on the time of day it can be very busy. The place is kept clean and looks just like a pub. read more

Loaded fries were great. Mixed drinks were tasted terrible We sent back and management and we didn't get money back. Try sidebar just up the street. Great drinks there and amazing food. I asked for a beer menu I was told to go online to beermenus.com. It was just an annoying experience. Service was fine but you could tell this wasn't the first time someone complained. I would skip here unless you want a beer. read more

Good casual place to eat in downtown Sumter! Has some seating outside, a bar area and tables for 4,2, 6 people. Pretty intimate!! The menu has so many options. I tend to stick to the same items every time.. the corn poppers as an appetizer are so good! They have a little kick to them and are different then your normal fried corn bites (a southern restaurant staple). Next I ordered the tuna tacos! Comes with three tacos that have pineapples, jalapeño ranch, tomatoes, lettuce and tuna on them. So dang tasty! My boyfriend got the a burger and asked for it to be on Texas toast he loved it and then our friend had the black bean burger (also on Texas toast). Also! The onion rings are 10/10, not too much batter. Can't forget to mention the mixed berry cobbler we tried for dessert.. it was amazing. Highly suggest it.. even if you're a chocolate lover like me. read more

Vampire Tacos are amazing! I'd definitely recommend giving them a try! Every time I've eaten here I have been very pleased with the food.

Chicken quesadilla add bacon is a hit every time. Quality service and great customer service. Can be quite busy, but they do an excellent job of getting you in and out. Would recommend! read more

I had the grilled chicken Cesar salad. It's difficult for a salad of any kind to separate itself from the menu. However, when the waitress tells said that it isn't on the menu, it sparked my curiosity. This thing was full of grilled chicken! I also enjoyed the fact that the lettuce was shredded. This is not the typical grilled chicken Cesar salad, it's far better! There is a large patio area for outside dining weather permitting. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be returning! read more

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I had a burger sandwich with the works it seemed like. Good burger but the onion rings were a little greasy. Great selection of beers on tap. Waitress attentive. read more

Great meal from start to finish! Totally worth the 15 min detour from the usual I-95 stops to enjoy the local town. Tried both varieties of pulled pork tacos and both were an amazing display of flavor. Generously filled, we could barely make it through 2 of the 3 tacos. I personally prefer vinegar-based bbq and the so Carolina tacos did not disappoint. Neither did the pork rinds and pimento cheese app. Perfectly seasoned. Plan to save room for house-made berry cobbler. Pecans added a delicious crunch. read more

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Visited here 03/16/21 with my husband. Being seated was a little odd, I think she was distracted. It's always been good in the past. Table server was very pleasant, happy, helpful and kind. Food is consistently good. I had the Buffalo tacos. They were ok, hardly Buffalo hot though, very mild!! To the restaurant: I recommend making your own cut fries. My husband commented that they were the frozen Ore Ida extra crispy (we think) fries. Definitely not fresh. It doesn't take much time to make fresh!! Go and extra step and your customers will notice! read more

Maybe I'm just a picky eater, but the selection of burgers on the menu here seemed strange to me. The few times I did come here to eat, I did find something enjoyable to eat, but I can't quite put my finger on why I didn't like this place that much. I worked in Sumter for 6 months and ate here a few times but never quite understood why the reviews of this place were so high. The food was good, but not 5-star outstanding. I typically came here with a group of 4-5 people and two of the three times we had 5 people, we were crammed into a table for 4 with an extra chair on the end, which was uncomfortable. The service was always good but I do wish they had some better seating arrangements. read more

We were in the area and searching for food. We wanted a place with basic pub fare and craft beer. Our search led us here and we were, frankly, expecting just basic everything. The atmosphere upped our expectations and the service was amazing. We sat at the bar and the two bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to go above and beyond. Our food arrived much faster than we anticipated (it was fairly busy) and it looked like food you see in pictures. It tasted even better. Fries come with a garlic aioli for dipping, something I have not had before, and the flavors were incredible. I am not often in the Sumter area, but when I am I will visit this place again. Thanks for having great staff and great food. We needed both yesterday! read more

Nice place. Good food. Lots of sports related items...mostly from days gone by. Will stop there again when in Sumter. The portions of the tacos was smaller than expected. read more

Laid back atmosphere downtown Sumter with choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Great selection of spirits at the bar and the menu offers simple yet unique options. I'm not a fan of baked beans but I love them at J O'Grady's. Be sure to give them a try! read more

Me personally I rather go to this bar then any other one in Sumter, it's my kind of place, just sit have a drink, eat some good food with friends and chill out read more

Overall this is a 4 star place, but its 3 stars for food, bumped up to 4 b/c the inside sports bar atmosphere and or sit outside on the patio when its nice out. Its "known" for the burgers, which aren't bad and many options on the way to build it. They also have some decked out french fry options fully loaded which are good. The queso I don't recommend, not a large portion but if you do get them consider asking it w/o olives. I know, it's not usual so unless your in love w/olives make sure you ask for it w/o. read more

Been here several times. Service always excellent and fast. Food choices i have had are really good for a sports bar. I like the pecan chicken cranberry salad. Wife loves the pacific island tacos with ahi tuna. She won't try anything else! Burgers are good and all dishes come with a fried pork rind. Only negative comment is they close between 2:30 and 4:30, although we have never been asked to leave at 2:30. Great place read more

Probably the worst service ever. Mediocre food. Rude servers. 10/10 would not eat here again

This little burger bar/ regular bar is located in downtown Sumter. It's got sidewalk parking, which wasn't bad for me on a Sunday evening. Id imagine it'd be difficult to find parking if it was any more busy. You're immediately greeted by the greeter, and seated if there are open tables. If you have a party, they won't seat you until you're whole party is present but you can wait at the bar. They have lots of options that range from beer, cider, hard liquor and spirits etc. The bartender was courteous in providing a recommendation, as I don't really drink often. The food came out in a timely manner. I built my own burger with a beef patty, with pineapples, guacamole, and jalapeños-- My all time favorite. It was delicious and juicy. The pineapples were the "icing on the cake," so to speak. I also got the chili fries pie-- it's essentially a pile of fries with chili, sour cream, and jalapeños . I prefer fresh jalapeños but that's a personal preference. The establishment was clean, and although it has a bar, there were also families there, so family friendly establishment? They also have an outside patio with the view of the Sumter Water wall (my nickname for it) Overall, it was a good experience. For anyone wondering, it's precisely 27 minutes away from Shaw AFB. read more

I don't recommend coming here to eat or work they have rats I seen it with my own two eyes when one of the servers almost tripped over it while trying to run into the kitchen they withhold their employees checks and the man guy that cooks most of the food likes to put his hands on the young servers I've gotten ahold of dhec bc all around this place is very unsanitary and needs to be shut down until new management can take over, over all this place is disgusting and I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy read more

I had the Caribbean Taco and my wife had the Korean Tacos so we could trade some. The tacos were really good...especially the Korean tacos. We suggested that they allow people to pick 3 tacos instead of only getting all 3 the same. Also, you have the an Irish Bar name that's not your family name. Why can't you make a corned beef and coleslaw taco, a breaded sausage burger with a fried egg (Scotch Egg Burger) and Sheppard's Pie? read more

Great atmosphere, great food from this pub style restaurant. Only been open a few days when we went (9/13/13) but they had everything down pat. Instead of the usual rolls or peanuts at the table they bring out a bucket of fresh cooked pork rinds that were some of the best I've had in years. Menu has a lot of unique combinations of sandwiches & you choose what style you want then choose burger, chicken or black bean. Most everything was named after local people or events, we had fun deciphering a few. The food was a massive amount. First time in years I couldn't finish, had to throw in the towel after 3/4 of my meal. Burger tasted fresh ground & is from a brisket cut, really tasty & juicy, cooked to a perfect medium well. The place is beautiful, lots of renovations & a beautiful bar. I don't drink but I was impressed with the layout & variety they had to offer, supposedly the largest beer menu in town now with at least 40 types if I heard correct. Sumter really needed a nice place like this, especially in the downtown area. read more

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This was our first time here. The food is great. It was slow coming out but worth the wait. The buffalo shrimp tacos were delicious. You can get any kind of burger that you want or you can build your own. Beer and wine selection is fabulous. They start you out with complimentary pork skins that are very good. read more

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Wonderful shrimp tacos! The beer selection is vast-wish there were a few more on draft. The atmosphere is a cool sports decor and the vibe is very relaxed. Definitely will be back to try the bacon beer ice cream. read more

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Came in town for a wedding. We were so happy to find J O'Grady's! Very nice bar, good drinks, generous pours, and great customer service. This place definitely provided us with a pleasant experience. We would definitely return--that is, if we ever return to Sumter lol. read more

J O' Gradys - Burgers Near Me - Sumter, South Carolina

When we first moved here the burgers were amazing. The patties were hand made, the meat had taste. I haven't been to the restaurant in a while and was surprised that you have switched to tasteless premade patties. I honestly don't see coming back without the old burgers. I would rather bring a beer to Hardee's. I posted this on their FB page over a year ago and you think they would've responded. At a minimum with a rationale for the switch. I guess the competition isn't too stiff in Sumter to worry about this and $$ over quality has taken over as the number 1 factor. read more

Food is always so good. I love the chicken tacos and when they give you pork rinds with a special sauce. AMAZING FOOD