Sophisticated but still fun. Craft cocktails and great wine list. Date night lighting with a good…read moremenu that ranges from craft pizza (gluten-free available!) to seared day boat scallops. One of the best espresso martinis ever. Shrimp with pasta was one weak note- Argentina Red shrimp could not compare to our local SC shrimp. Pasta was still delicious. Fresh mixed salad with grilled peaches and feta was fantastic. That strawberry Basil Vinaigrette should be bottled and available at the bar! Great choice for a date night, especially for the 35 and up crowd.

I've been here several times for various reasons - birthday parties, bachelorettes, dates...The…read moreambiance is excellent, and I think the interior is so chic. The only thing I will say is that the hours can be kind of dodgy. When it is open, though, it's wonderful!

I ordered the shrimp and grits with a side salad, and the shrimp had a nice seared flavor that…read moreworked well with the creamy grits. We shared the fried green tomatoes and finished with a slice of cheesecake. I liked that the menu had familiar Southern dishes alongside a few less expected options. The dining room had a relaxed feel, and it made for an easy dinner where we could actually sit and talk for a while.

Visiting Family, we're from Mississippi. My Daughter suggested the Sidebar for lunch. There was a…read moreline forming prior to opening, that alone suggests great food and/or service. Jack was our wonderful server, great service!! Food was delish! My Husband finally decided to try oysters for the first time and he loved them! Thank goodness they were perfectly fried!! Clean, the ambience was nice & mellow, we had a nice experience! Thanks!

Always great for a sandwich or burger or tacos or onion rings or fries or beer and beer and beer!…read moreCan not recommend more when I'm downtown area. I always like the Chicken Fire Ant on Texas Toast, not sure why I capitalized every other word eit

Charming Pub located in the heart of Sumter on Main Street just a short walk away from the Hyatt…read morePlace where we were staying while in town. My party of 3 arrived around 5pm and decided to sit at the bar. The ambiance was casual and comfortable, very clean. Our bartender was amicable and attentive. We started off with drinks my husband and I decided on margaritas, they only offer classic no flavors but there were a few tequilas to choose from. Our cousin drinks red wine and they only offered a Cabernet so she went with that. The drinks were ok. I would not come here solely to drink since I'm into handcrafted drinks. Like most pubs they focus on beer, their selection in beers was fantastic. My husband ordered a burger and fries. The burger was huge and he said it was delicious and the fries were ok. Our cousin and I both ordered the Buffalo Shrimp Tacos. For my side I had the beer battered onion rings which came with a jalapeño ranch sauce, they were crispy and really tasty. My cousin had the coleslaw which she mentioned was average. The tacos were exactly as described but wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting, they were not bad but I wouldn't order them again. We had a great experience, customer service was stellar and if ever in town again I would come back.

This place is amazing. There's food, drinks, shuffleboard, ping pong, billiards, darts, live music,…read moreand trivia on wednesdays. There's three floors of entertainment that can last a whole evening. Bring quarters for the games! There's plenty of space for private conversations and loud parties. The beers were pretty good, the strawberry cheesecake shots were great, and the corn ribs were delicious. I wish they had more dessert options available though, the brownie was not very impressive.

Stopped here while traveling to visit Congaree National Park. Really nice building with three…read morefloors. We sat upstairs on the rooftop to drink and eat, but also went down to the 2nd floor to play some of the bar games. Food, beer, drinks and service all really good and glad we stopped by!

Interesting store next to the restaurant we were dining at J O'Gradys. Our bartender asked if we…read morehad checked out Under the cover and if not we had not we should. We told the bartender that while walking pass the store we noticed the cats sitting in the display window and wasn't sure if it was a pet store or book store. She explained that they are cats that were up for adoption. The cats were huge but hopefully they will end up finding a good home. If you like romance books then this store is a wonderland full of just about every genre you can think of. All the details were cute the decor had a whimsical feel to it. They offer wine, mimosas and beer at the bar in the bookstore for the girls that like a good drink while reading a good steamy book. We didn't have much time to browse but I loved everything about this quaint little book store. Next time I'm in town I will definitely set aside some time to come back.

From the owner: A Romance Bookstore and Wine Bar, the first of its kind in South Carolina.read more

Food was amaz, especially the candied bacon. Service was…read morerather slow. Ambiance was great. You should open another location in Manning, SC

To be fair here, I had been telling my family I "did NOT" want to come to this establishment the…read morewhole time I was in Sumter for this trip. I've been here multiple times and did not like it. This trip was no different. We had a large group of 16 and it started there. Was told a 2hr wait. If we split in to groups of 8 we'd be seated in 45. Took this option. Actually got seated in about 25 minutes seperately. (A table of 8 that was right next to us was vacant and NEVER got used for the entire 90 minutes or so that we stayed at the restaurant so why not accommodate our group? - strike one) Our waitress I'm told was very chippy with an attitude toward some party members. (I didnt get any attitude toward me) but heard a few people stating how she was answering people's requests and how unpleasant she was. - Strike two. The food. I ordered the meatloaf nachos (which were good). I also ordered the fried pork chops w/ side salad. Loading up on fake bacon bits (like 1000 pieces) doesnt make the salad better. This is a hint to their kitchen. The pork chops were dry and the "red skinned" mash potatoes" (which I do not remember the menu stating that they were red skinned potatoes which would mean SKIN would be present in the mash. Otherwise I would not have ordered this. ALSO, their baked beans.......this was the worst part of the meal. I am expecting some version of beans with a bbq base or similar...instead I got some sort of bean SOUP which was totally inedible in my opinion. Whole meal was trash. Strike three. My 83 year old father said at the end of the meal "worst meal I've ever had". Which I had him repeat to the table just in case anyone thought it was just me. $700 with tip for the quality is a bit much. I will never ever return no matter what my siblings say.

I love Jimmy's because the people are great. It's so easy to make friends here, even if you are the…read moreshyest person. The bartenders and karaoke djs are great. Oh, and it has karaoke FOUR nights a week! It also has darts, pool, and an old style arcade game. Jimmy's looks a little rough on the outside because of poor lighting, but looks can be deceiving. It is members only but it's easy to become a member. Peak hours are a bit unpredictable. Even on a Friday night, sometimes it's really busy and sometimes it is slow. Sometimes it's busy on a Tuesday. You just never know so if it's too slow or too crowded the first time you show up, try again.

Jimmy's is a great local bar with friendly staff and patrons. The service is quick and the bar is…read moreusually decently clean. They often have home cooked food out and welcome anyone to eat what they would like. Patrons also bring snacks to give to the bar which are given to guest free of charge when available at request. Karaoke with Ernie is absolutely the best. Other KDJs do karaoke on some nights and also do a good job, but nothing beats Ernie. Jimmy's is a melting pot of people and everyone is welcomed equally. You will find a wide range of ages of all types of beliefs and backgrounds having a great time together. Whether it is throwing darts, shooting pool, singing karaoke, or drinking cold beer at the bar. The only cons would be the lighting is poor at night and it does get very smokey. It is easy to overlook that, but it is something to consider if you have poor eyesight or breathing difficulties.

We went here for lunch of a weekday and it was a wonderful experience. We requested to sit upstairs…read morein the rafters, which had a slightly less formal vibe than their main dining room. There was also an outdoor patio area. We had the entire room to ourselves and our waiter was great. He was super attentive, friendly, and professional. Our food and drinks were delicious. Our waiter even recommended good pairing wines to order. The poke bowl portion was huge. The crème brûlée was one of the best I've ever had. This place was beautiful and upscale, but not overly stuffy. We were allowed to dine in casual clothing.

Excellent food. Beautiful ambiance. Best in Sumter for a romantic evening. Service is always…read morecourteous. The outdoor lunch service is a favorite.

MEH.... We've had better..... the steaks used to be really good but have gone down hill…read moretremendously. The wings are not consistent at all. Sometimes you get big jumbo looking wings and other times you may get small wings. Maybe they should ask Legacies next door where they get their wings from! They are always on point!!

Food was absolutely amazing! Their batter they use on the fish is A+++ The service was amazing as…read morewell.