Friendly staff and cool atmosphere! The food was phenomenal and all had really great flavor. The Cubano sandwich on the lunch menu is 10/10 as well as the Fried Ribs! Will definitely be returning soon. read more

Kounter - Cuban Sandwich & Fries - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

This is a cute little restaurant nestled in beautiful downtown Rock Hill. The atmosphere and service are wonderful and the food is darn good too. I didn't think too much about the name when my husband made the reservation, but when we got there I found out it was more than just hip branding. They integrated a ton of the history from there an actual sit-in that took place there during the Civil Rights Era. Such a cool way to honor and remember the events that happened in our area in the not so distant past! Their menu is filled with a lot of cool and unique flavors like the smokey deliciousness of tuna poke bowl and the yummy pimento crab dip! It isn't noted on the menu but a lot of the food has a little kick to it. Including the lobster gnocchi and the bacon wrapped meatloaf! Just a heads up for my fellow heat intolerant people! Nothing unbearable though, just unexpected. The prices are on par for what I've been realizing is "normal" for downtown restaurants in this region. It was around $100, including tip, for two of us. We had an appetizer, two entrees, a cocktail, and a domestic beer. read more

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Really great meal. The chicken and waffles app was a unique play with a really thin tortilla like waffle creation wrapping tender chicken. The lobster gnocchi was fantastic. The sliders were super tender and a huge portion for the money. All the drinks we had were creatively made and tasty. Great service too in a really neat downtown area. read more

Our waiter Isaiah was fantastic! Got our drinks and food at great timing. Small plates were delicious. Highly recommend the chicken & waffle sushi and fried ribs! read more

Food was good, atmosphere is very nice. The martinis were on point. We had a lovely time.

The food was fantastic! Much thought and effort was put into the dish, the presentation, not to mention the taste. The service was excellent, our waitress was very polite and attentive! The atmosphere is very pleasant, nice views. Definitely recommend! read more

This is a review from my last visit as well as my visit today. Just a note, they keep it a little cool inside so maybe bring a light sweater. To start their mimosas and Bellinis are very good. They rotate flavors for the mimosas and they are all delicious. The first time I ordered gettin piggy with it. Flatbread with pulled pork, egg jalapeño bacon with white bbq sauce. Surprisingly good and very flavorful. The sauce and pork went together so well and the flatbread brought it all together. Upon my 2nd visit I got the bama breakfast. It came displayed on a very nice glass cake stand. Very tasty, however for me the bologna was a little thick for me, but the egg and sauce with the biscuit went very well together. My wife ordered biscuits and waffle on our first visit and the old town original this time. The waffle was a bit plain but the chicken was very juicy. The old town original was fried egg over a biscuit and fried rib with jalapeño bacon. The rib was fall off the bone tender and the bacon was so so good I can go on and on about this place but to be honest just give it a shot. It's great. read more

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I would avoid this place. The food: dry, sauces badly mixed, cubano sandwich had ton of mustard that dulled every other taste. And now the fries: probably the worst fries I ever had. Couldn't tell what potato it was and if it was a potato. Burned so bad you can only taste the oil it was fried in. We waited more than an hour for 2 Sandwiches, a burger, and friend rice. The service was marginal at best. read more

Where to begin! From the time we sat down at the counter to when we left it was such a great experience. Loved the atmosphere as soon as you walked in it felt alive and welcoming. We started off strong with some cocktails. We started off with the Winter is coming and Rose colored glasses. The Pear martini was absolutely delicious! Then it was time to order some of the shareable items. We started with the Char grilled oysters, chicken and waffle sushi the smoking tuna poke. These were on point. We did also get the cauliflower nugs and they were cooked to perfection and the dipping sauces were spot on. The experience of watching your tuna poke being made in front of you was amazing. Being at the counter and being to interact with Chef Rob was the best! We then went to our main meal and did blackened Carolina trout and dirty rice. This was the best trout I have ever had, cooked to perfection and flaky. We also had the 17 herb seared hangar steak. We of course had to end the night with dessert as we had a front row seat them being made all night. We went with Mom's chocolate pie and the Cheesecake cannoli. It was such an amazing night of food, drink, and conversation. We will be back!! read more

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Very disappointed tonight. Have been there in the past and loved it! Today went for lunch. I had a salad and my husband had a sandwich. He had 2 beers and I had a wine. Our portions were skimpy on the protein and lacked taste. Our bill was nearly $70 for lunch ! Wont be doing that again!!!!! read more

Cool space with a fascinating history and the food was quite literally magical. Wait staff was friendly and I would definitely go back. Some picts of our food and a little exploration of downtown Rock Hill. read more

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Loved it here .. quality service and ambiance. Would've stopped in a long time ago had I known it was Rob Masone's place. Good people, he and Sam. Smash burger on point as well as our kids' fried chicken which was lightly battered yet crunchy and well seasoned. Ice cold local draft beers and fresh salads also big contributors. Cheers Kounter! read more

Went here for a family brunch. Large party and with a reservation everything went smooth. The fried ribs were divine! We managed to order just a plate of those for brunch when they usually serve for dinner. The bowls were delicious and the drop biscuits...YALL them drop biscuits were some of the best I've ever had. I would go back just for ribs and biscuits. read more

Not just supper this was an experience! Kounter just launched a Sunday Supper Club concept ! Kounter located in the heart of Rock hill,SC is launching a Sunday supper club with Chef Rob. The drinks were phenomenal and each course over exceeded my expectations. Included in this supper club experience is for each guest to choose a cocktail, & a 4 course meal , along with a surprise additional course , and a bottle of wine as well . Talk about a bang for your buck and an experience this is it . What I loved most is how interactive it was,Chef Rob came out several times to ask how was everything and if you had any favorites. My favorite hands down was the watermelon lasagna, talk about wowing your palate this course nailed it. Far as the desserts it was hard to choose a favorite everything was absolutely amazing. Be sure before leaving to check out The Jail no bail : How 30 days impacted the civil rights movement exhibit can be found when exiting Kounter . read more

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Great find in the center of Rock Hill. Very welcoming, great service and good food make Kounter an excellent spot for a meal. Limited menu but everything seems delicious. My chicken sliders were a huge portion with chicken dipped in buttermilk and topped with a special sauce & pickles on a seasoned bun. The sticky chicken was served over rice with a tasty sweet tai chili sauce. All items were yummy! read more

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Great lunch, excited to go back for dinner! We sat outside and our server was amazing (wish I got his name). The Cuban was very flavorful and the homemade pickles were a great touch. Highly recommend getting the fries with the vinegar. read more

Swanky cool vibe salty foods. Brussels sprouts, chile shrimp appetizer, were way too salty. I don't know if it just tonight or what but my heart was feeling all the salt. The staff is always awesome though. Beth was super sweet and left us a nice note. We couldn't finish it because of how salty it was sadly. If the focaccia bread was on the side it might've helped balance out the dish but it was soaked in the sauce. I would've loved to have been able to taste the bread more on it own but ut was so overpowered. I got my go to meatloaf because it's the least pricey thing on the menu with the most value. The Brussels were like salt. The meatloaf helped ease the pain but it's so sad because I love Brussels sprouts. The drinks were alright. The twisted White Russian is the best with nondairy oat milk for lactose intolerant people. It's yummy and doesn't taste too strong with the flavors mixing well. Overall I hope Kounter isn't going to be losing their touch because it's been my go to for a while but I don't know if I want to continue going or recommend my friends and family. read more

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I am disappointed to say the food is not as good as it used to be- I am a local and I bring everybody there that comes into town. I have been disappointed in the food the last few times. read more

Date night with the wife. Originally had 5:45 reservation but knew we couldn't make that. Called early in the day and staff was gracious to move to 6:15. Food was delicious. We split food and got the cake tray chicken sliders and Totchos. The sliders had very tasty chicken with pieces not too small and not too large. The totchos were like boxcar tater tots They were huge and yummy. For dessert we each got our own but shared. I got Butterfinger Cheesecake Cannoli. All my favorites in one dish. Wife got whipped key lime. I had a little bit of trouble hearing even with my hearing aids. Not from too many people but just from a room with lots of echo. read more

The BF and I eat at The Kounter when we are in Rock Hill. The place is located right downtown and offers a historical, meaningful, and comfortable ambiance. The food is amazing! I had the Hot honey tofu - it was so good. I wasn't sure what to expect even as a vegetarian. It was delicious. The totchos were so good and not want you expect - these are a must try when you go here. The service was outstanding! Parking is available on the street or a nearby parking lot. read more

We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and had a great meal. We came for an early dinner at 4:30 and if you prefer a quieter restaurant, I'd recommend that. By 5:30 it was crowded and very loud. We couldn't hear each other well. My parents, husband, and I ordered quite a few dishes and shared them all. We got the Kre8 Crisps, Baked Feta, Beef Cake Stand Sliders, Chicken Cake Stand Sliders, Deep South Bao Tacos, Salmon Belly Bao Tacos, Spaghetti O's + Meatballs, and PB+J Wontons (dessert). There wasn't a single thing that I thought wasn't good. My favorite things were probably the Spaghetti O's + Meatballs, Kre8 Crisps, and PB+J Wontons. I also really enjoyed the Bao Tacos. I liked both sliders a lot, but I wish they served them as actually sliders. They come with 8 (large portion) and they're not cut into individual sliders. The chicken ones were really hard to eat because you had to cut the chicken yourself and then each slider ended up having a different amount of chicken. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was great and the food came out fast. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte now. I'd definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Went there to grab a bite when in town, they were empty and asked if an hour was ok. I wasn't sure how long it would take them to feed us since I had never been there before. I hope their food is amazing because they need to work on communication. read more

During my very first dining experience with Kounter, my palate was wowed, my eyes and my senses were delighted through the food prep and presentation. I was thrilled. I hope to come back soon. Recently, my wife, and my in-laws experienced Kounter to celebrate someone's birthday. We were lucky enough to try much of the menu. I enjoyed everything and it's difficult to determine what items I enjoyed more than others, but I'll try my best. I would recommend getting the Kre8 crisps, Salmon belly bao tacos, Chicken sliders, and the Spaghetti-o's and meatballs. read more

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The food was really good and you get A TON of food. The cake plate sliders was ordered for our table and yes it comes on a cake plate tower. Decent ambiance as well read more

No trip to Rock Hill is complete without a meal at Kounter! A late lunch found me in a dilemma over what to choose. I went with the pimento-crab dip and added a side Caesar salad. Nothing disappointed! The Caesar salad has lovely homemade crackers (?) that added a delightful cheesy crunch to the fresh salad. The dip was enough to share and was also a yummy choice. So much so, I left no room for their peanut butter pie. Hmmmm, guess I'll have to go back. Again. Foodies will delight in the food and drink selections. read more

Kounter - Side Caesar salad. Those crunchy , cheesy crackers on the side were perfect accompaniment. - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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SO good! I got the Blackened Carolina Trout (front plate) and subbed the rice for mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly and to be honest, I'm not a huge okra fan, but these were chefs kiss. My mom got the Deep South Bao Tacos (which I also ate because she never finishes her plate ) The bao bun was kind of fried I think, but the crunch with the pulled pork was really good. On top of that, our waitress was so sweet. The restaurant is also on this street that's lined with trees and lights...it's super cute and was nice to be out there during the sunset. 10/10. read more

Kounter - Blackened Carolina Trout (sub rice for mashed potatoes) , Deep South Bao Tacos - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

I was finally able to get to this place in downtown Rock Hill, SC. This place got a lot of media hype because of it's connection to the Friendship 9 incident that occurred in 1961 when this space was the McCrory's department store and had a lunch counter. They have a nice open space and a large counter so there is plenty of room for social distancing. I had the Cuban and added the parmesan creamed corn. It was just excellent, they have an excellent secret sauce which gives the sandwich a nice flavor and a little different than the usual Cubano. The corn was great too, a nice bit of sweet that is really good. The cuban was so good, I had to get another to go. They have a great menu, a full bar and a friendly and professional staff. There is limited street parking in front and a large lot behind the main building. read more

Kounter - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Came here for brunch one day, and it was an experience. They have a very eclectic menu, but our server was super knowledgeable and offered up great recommendations. I started with the cinnamon roll appetizer and got the smoked avocado toast with crispy potatoes. The cinnamon rolls weren't the best. The icing was stellar, it had a citrus twist to it; but the cinnamon rolls were not soft and they were not hot. Lukewarm at best. The smoked avocado toast comes with a presentation. It's served under a glass topper that's filled with smoke. I was under the impression that the salmon would be the cold flat smoked salmon that you can get from the grocery store, but it was an entire serving of salmon filet smoked. It was soooo good. I got my egg fried hard, but you can get it served any way. Sn: i asked for ketchup with my potatoes, but this restaurant doesn't have ketchup. They have a house-made sauce similar to ketchup. Good. But not ketchup. Overall it was a good experience. Our food came out super slow, but the manager did come to apologize for that. The restaurant is cute, and the menu offers a lot of combinations that I've never tried before. They also have a decent drink menu. I didn't get anything, but my companions did and enjoyed. Give it a try, I'll definitely be going back! read more

Kounter is delicious. I find the menu clean but innovative. Beautiful atmosphere and I cannot speak more highly of the service. Everyone is kind and attentive. I will say, if you are interested in attending the "speakeasy" best of luck. We have tried on several occasions theres a short wait and to have to wait at the bar at Kounter and something will open up shortly. It has never happened. We've sat and waited until we got tired of waiting. Just saying. Kounter is fantastic and there is no complaint there. Just be mindful when it comes to the "speakeasy." Has always been a let down for us. read more

What a wonderful experience! We drove down from Mooresville to check out this spot. So many things we'd want to try out next time! We seriously stared down every dish as it went by us. My cocktails were great - my boyfriend had beer and he likes white zombie so awesome staple to have available. We had an array of food - and almost all of the desserts - and while I definitely ordered the wrong amount of food (those sliders were absolutely meant to be food for many people) everything was delicious. We had Jay as our server and he was really great. We joked around and just really enjoyed his service. Will definitely be back to try out all the things we had FOMO about not ordering this time. read more

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This is the best restaurant in Rock Hill for sure! Each menu item has something special about it, and the presentations are always top notch. There's a rich cultural historial history and the hallway beside the restaurant is a museum dedicated to the Friendship 9 and their fight for equal rights. The staff are great and really seem to love the place. I suggest the chicken and waffle sushi, the pear martini, the chicken and biscuits, and the Ceasar salad shaker. I haven't had a single item that I didn't love immensely. Definitely try Elsie's next door if you decide to visit Kounter. read more

What a cool place with great history! Very energetic atmosphere even during the week. Chef Rob wasn't there but we still got to see some cool techniques by sitting at the counter. FES Up: 3 stars F(ood): I thought some dishes were better than others. Tops was the Scallop entree (flavorful and creative). I loved the smokiness and 'experience' of the tuna poke but there was way more cabbage than tuna. The chicken and waffles sushi was a cool concept but not a favorite of ours (well done on the horseradish sauce though!). My husband's meatloaf was good- but standard. I guess I expected the ante a bit higher. The key lime also good but not something we'd get again. E(nvironment) : 5 stars for history and varied seating (counter, high tops, Botha and tables). Loud yes- don't go for a quiet intimate dinner . Great location on Main Street. Historical- read up! S(ervice): 5 stars From the hostess to the server to the chef. Friendly, knowledgable, and fun! I'll be back - and thinking my food rating may go up depending on what I have. read more

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Nice little spot in the heart of downtown Rock Hill. Plenty of parking nearby but limited on the street in front of the place. Came in for brunch on Valentine's Day and immediately got seated. I assume b/c it was cold and rainy outside. The brunch menu was delicious and varied. We opted for the chicken and waffles and the shrimp and grits to share. We started with a Bellini and a spritzer. The waffle was yummy! Nice and fluffy and crispy on the outside. The blackberries and whip cream added the perfect amount of sweetness. The fried chicken was okay. The crust was crunchy, not crispy/flaky but it was well seasoned. The shrimp and grits looked like a work of art. The grits were a nice consistency and slathered in a delicious gravy and topped with grilled shrimp, fried onions and collard green strips. Perfectly seasoned throughout, I would definitely come back for this dish. Overall the food was good. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

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A great meal at Kounter! All the servers were great - I can't remember our main server, she was also working at the bar, it wasn't too packed at 4:45-5 pm, so we had great service . From the apps, to a shared main meal and off the Valentines menu, a delish desert, peanut and jelly wontons ! What what?! Wowzer! we will be back for sure ~ only recommendation , have a different playlist - it wasn't geared towards the ambiance in Kounter. And this is really the only legit restaurant on Main St, which was SO surprising ~ this strip on Main St def needs some more trendy restaurants read more

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Came for brunch with my girlfriends and had a great brunch. The 2 hour mimosas are a steal and the sparkling lemonade was pretty good. My favorite was the waffles; they were crunchy on the outside and super soft on the inside which I loved. The service was great and the place has great throwback vibes. Would come again! read more

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I could go on and on about this spot - it is one of our favorites in the area. We have never had a bad meal here, and enjoy coming for their lunch menu as well as their dinner menu. The drinks are fantastic and creative as well. The history behind the building is also very interesting. On their lunch menu, our go to meals are the Cuban sandwich (for the hubby) and the Asian Chicken salad (for me). I think it is safe to say that we have tried just about every lunch menu item and have never been disappointed. They also put on events every so often which are very fun as well. They are a great asset to the community, and Chef Rob is an amazing guy! Definitely give them a try, whether it is a special event or a casual lunch. read more

Unbelievably good. The Jalepeno cheddar biscuit gives it a bite. The chicken was fresh and moist. Not too heavy. Greens were perfect read more

Kounter - Chicken and biscuits - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

A neighbor suggested to go here, so we make reservations for my daughters birthday and we all loved it. Lobster,pork and chicken were tried and we will be back ! A little noisy though. read more

Service was great, atmosphere was amazing, and of course the service was great! Would highly recommend to anyone read more

Kounter - Fried ribs - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Everything - salmon, steak, chicken - and all the accompaniments were amazing and unique! Service was also amazing!