Mellow Mushroom Clemson

A different twist on a sandwich. Quite tasty. Pleasantly surprised the "gluten friendly" bagel…read moredid not create issues. (Not a celiac)

My daughter goes to college in Oxford Ohio and there's a place there called bagel and deli. Every…read moretime we move her in or out of school working out for a visit we always stop at bagel and deli for their steamed bagels. Now flash Forward to hunting for a grad school and we happened upon this lovely town called Clemson. In many ways it mirrors Oxford and size scope feel and bubble. On day two we decided to stop in Sully's steamers because of the away reminded me of bagel and deli. Turns out the owner went to Miami and one of his favorite places to eat with bagel and deli. The sandwiches are almost identical save for they came not only wrapped in oil but a to-go box as well. The entire place was steamy and humid that bagels were perfect and my breakfast sandwich with flawless. While they don't have a competition to eat everything in the menu board like bagel and deli I would probably make my own competition. I really hope my daughter chooses Clemson cuz I want to come to this place more often!

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Hello Newman

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Pot Belly Deli

3.9(132 reviews)

1.6 mi

Deli sandwiches were solid. Generous amount. Purchased THE ESSEX…read more Turkey, swiss, cucumbers, tomato, and 1,000 island on pumpernickel. Be sure to order online. Lines are long and they are so busy parking can be tricky.

First time-recommended by a friend as her go to place if you are hungry for a salad or a sandwich…read more I would recommend looking at the menu before you arrive because the board is a little overwhelming and a little hard to read. Thankfully my friend and I were here at 1 pm on a Wednesday afternoon and there wasn't a line. The place did fill up while we were there though. My friend ordered the Chef Salad and a sweet tea. I had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with onions and added peppers. They do have a daily breakfast and lunch special posted. Nothing fancy about the restaurant. Local memorabilia decorated the walls so that gave it a sense of "community." Our food was good. Parking was limited. The staff was friendly. I would definitely come again-although I would again choose an "off" time because I imagine this place is quite busy during peak meal times.

THE ESSEX Turkey, swiss, cucumbers, tomato, and 1,000 island on pumpernickel

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Tables and booths available

Evolve Kitchen

4.4(58 reviews)

Yelp actually helped us pick this place, what a score!! Very chill atmosphere and the staff was…read moresuper friendly. Thomas, who looked 16 1/2 worked like an industry legend behind the bar. Superb cocktails were his warm up. The food recs were the explosion, and man he was on point. Smoked wings, some of the best ever. Brisket tacos, fuhhgeddaboutit!!! Shaved steak panini put my wife and I over the top. We could barely speak as our mouths were perpetually full of our own and each other's meals. We communicated perfectly with pancake eyes, head nods, and eyebrow wiggles. Don't walk, run to Evolve. The only downer is that we don't have one closer, great job all!!!

My new favorite restaurant in the Clemson area! Stopped in on Saturday night for dinner and it was…read morea great experience! The restaurant was very busy and there was a little bit of a wait. The inside, outside, and bar are all seated on the waiting list. They sat the 2 of us at the bar and it was a fun experience. The bartender made great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. They have 8 draft beers on tap and a large cocktail menu. We started off with the crispy brussels and it was excellent. The balsamic honey reduction was a nice addition to the appetizer. We got two sandwiches (chimichurri steak press and brisket reuben) and both were very good and recommended by the bartender. I enjoyed the fries a little more than the chips for a side item. Definitely plan on coming back to this restaurant the next time I'm up in Clemson!

Not too busy for spring break Saturday

Redfish tacos

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Pimento burger

Groucho's Deli

3.7(39 reviews)

While exploring Clemson we needed a coffee break. Finding this deli gave us that. Upon entering…read morewe were greeted by a friendly staff member who was patient while we decided on our food. We did not eat a sandwich, but instead choose cookies for a snack. Unfortunately coffee was not available - but the chocolate chip cookie and the macadamia nut cookie were perfect. Fresh, tasty and moist. The deli itself was clean inside and out. It was an inviting space to take a break.

Two people in party. One of us ordered a club sandwich on white bread...not toasted. The other one…read moreof us ordered a corned beef sandwich on Jewish rye bread.....toasted. After ordering, the waitress approached us and said that they were out of corned beef.."would pastrami be okay". "Yes" we said. We'll, the club sandwich came out on "toasted" white bread. And the pastrami sandwich came out on toasted "white bread". And it wasn't even the likes of a corned beef sandwich with sauerkraut and thousand island dressing. It was toasted white bread, a little pastrami and a little Dijon mustard. Both sandwiches were dry and not flavorful. We were told the potato salad was homemade. That is definitely questionable. The waitress never checked on us. When we went to the cash register to pay (without a ticket-because she never brought it to us), we had to request a refill for our drinks. Will not be returning.

Outside

Toasted Cheese Sandwich

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Hip Burger

4.2(11 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped by Tiger Town for a conference. Hip Burger was a great place to go for a quick lunch. It…read morehad fast service, good sit-down atmosphere, was clean and had friendly employees. I went with an original cheeseburger that was full of flavor, and garlic parm fries. My colleague had the burger bowl - and we both didn't regret it!

Absolutely terrible I feel like I ate a burger. That was two days old. Nothing to the place. Their…read morefries were mushy burger dried out just very disappointed. Please spend time on the quality of your product.

Vibrant colors / atmosphere

Raw burger

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The Grill At Clemson Marina

3.9(36 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food here is always pretty good. The service is always questionable. They're not open for long…read moreduring the summer but when they are open, it's worth going to and the weight. Plenty of cold beer and drinks.

Shrimp tacos were fresh and delicious. My BIL loved the jalapeño burger. My husband appreciated…read morethe portion sizes and taste of the chicken fingers. Loved the blackberry mojitos.

Mushroom Swiss burger

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Clean and welcoming.

McAlister's Deli

3.3(40 reviews)

1.5 mi

Being from the north east, its hard for me to find a really good, like back home, kind of deli…read more McAlisters did not disappoint. Beautiful marble rye bread, really fresh corned beef! Best sandwich so far, in SC that I've had.

the food taste amazing except the mac and cheese it taste like they used 10 different cheese in itread more

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All In Coffee Shop

4.7(129 reviews)

We a fruit smoothie and 2 coffees! Service was quick! Plenty…read moreof room to sit inside or out. Great to visit the town of Clemson!!

All In Coffee Shop is the one local coffee spot you have to stop by when in the need for caffeine…read morewhen visiting Clemson. The places oozes rustic charm and nice college town vibes, complete with an amazing ceiling mural as you step in. There's plenty of room and tables for students and guests alike to enjoy their food and beverages. They have unique drink names based on the Clemson tiger mascot. Based on a recommendation from the friendly barista, I went with an iced version of their white tiger latte. It was smooth and absolutely delicious without any hints of bitterness, and wasn't too sweet. Should you find yourself in Clemson, make it a point to visit the All In Coffee Shop. It's a unique and fun type of coffee shop that every college town should have.

Interior

Peach smoothie and Latte

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Ceiling Mural

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.4(29 reviews)

0.4 mi

Today I visited this location and was helped by AJ. Even though I ordered online, the short…read moreinteraction reminded me why I will always choose Jersey Mike's. I requested a lot of pickles, and AJ made sure to give me exactly what I asked for. It may seem like something small, but it genuinely meant a lot to me. Thank you, AJ, for your kindness, attention to detail, and great customer service!

My experience was average to maybe a step below food quality with initially reluctant, delayed and…read morethen incomplete service though I don't think this applies fairly to all of the employees after watching two of five or six who had on the uniforms pulling most of the weight. I believe there are a few who love to continue gabbing at each other before allowing themselves to notice that the customers are there, which makes the others jobs much more difficult. I've stood there waiting for someone to help me and felt invisible more than once. I saw them stop and chit chat about random, non-work events while making another customers order and she did not seem welcome or happy either. Mediocre service aside, I thought it would be better food, which is the main aim of this review. It may just be the limited options. Will not patronize this location again.

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Roller Mills Smokehouse

4.8(13 reviews)

1.5 mi

The food is excellent!! So was the service! Stopped, ordered, and was back on the road in less than…read more10 minutes. They NAIL the sides. The pimento Mac and cheese, apple pie baked beans, and sweat potato crunch all rock! Added the fantastic Pulled pork sandwich for some protein. Will definitely be back.

Nice people, but disappointing BBQ…read more Take this review with a grain of salt: I am a bit of a BBQ snob.The menu lists "pulled pork", but what I got was not what any South Carolinian would consider pulled pork. I would describe the meat as having been minced (even finer than shredded). I did not notice much smoky flavor from having spent many hours in the smoker. The meat also could have been a bit warmer for my taste. The sauces were good, and I used them up because the meat could not stand on its own. The sides were okay. I had the coleslaw and baked beans. The Coke slaw was mostly bitter, rather than sweet or vinegary. There was no bite from the jalepenos. The baked beans had slices of apple and were good, but not amazing. I had high hopes but ultimately was disappointed.

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Homemade corn bread. One of our loyal customers named this a "brick of gold"...they're right!

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Dad's potato salad...a good potato salad is hard to master. Ours is simple and to the point. We think we've done a good job with it!

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Sara S.

336

8 years ago

What an awesome revival of the old Clemson Mellow. Everything about this Mellow Mushroom is top of the line from the building itself to the staff inside. Clemson needed a spot with QUALITY food that was both family friendly but also somewhere you can grab a beer and watch games with your friends at the bar. Clemson Mellow has it all!! Plus, you can never go wrong with the Mellow Mushroom greek salad and maui wowie pizza :) I can't wait to go back read more

Dave K.

8 years ago

It was our first time to this Mellow Mushroom. We ordered a Veg-out minus the onions. As the pizza arrived, our host Jake apologized that it had accidentally been made with the onions and another one was being made. A few minutes later, the manager stopped by to apologize again and inform us that the 2nd pizza was being discounted. We have always enjoyed the food and service at MM's, and appreciated the service recovery tonight. read more

Tony H.

8 years ago

Had a business dinner for workers completing a new Clemson University building. Server was Kelsey from Illinois. She absolutely made our experience awesome. I would recommend this location to any and all. Ask for Kelsey, she will make yo feel at home as if you have been part of the family for years. Thanks Kelsey, you absolutely Rocked the Night! T read more

Abbey S.

8 years ago

My boyfriend and I went on a Sunday after church and it was BUSY! We put our names on the list and only waited for about 15 minutes. We received our food fast and our waitress was great! She kept our drinks refilled and took great care of us! We will definitely be back! If you go, ask for the tall redhead, Kamryn! Oh and the pizza was phenomenal! read more

Fadiana M.

101

7 years ago

The Mellow Mushroom in Clemson, SC is one of the best places to eat with friends and family! When my parents come to visit, we always stop by whether its for pizza or the wings! One of the best servers I've ever had, Lauren, always recommends the best appetizers and we never have to wait too long for our food! read more

Elizabeth B.

117

8 years ago

Swooning over the new Clemson Mellow! The atmosphere is off the charts fun and it makes it a great place to meet friends and celebrate good times. The service is friendly and prompt. Our food was delicious and lived up to the great Mellow name! I'll be back for sure! Go Tigers! read more

Kelle C.

8 years ago

We had the pleasure of eating at the new Mellow Mushroom a couple weeks ago. It was outstanding! They got us in and out-the service was great AND the food was perfect! I would definitely recommend it next time you are in Clemson! I know we will be coming back! Go Tigers! read more

Nancy K.

8 years ago

Pizza is my FAVORITE Friday night tradition and Mellow Mushroom is the best place to kick start the weekend! The pizza was great and the service was even greater! Very friendly wait staff who were extremely accommodating to our large crowd. Will certainly be back!! read more

Freda H.

8 years ago

Love this place. We meet as a family and always see friends! Food is great and the atmosphere is so inviting. Clemson has the nicest Mellow Mushroom I have ever been too and the extended menu makes is so easy for everyone even if you don't care for pizza read more

Mark H.

8 years ago

We have been to Mellow Mushroom 3 or 4 times since they have opened. It gets better each time. The food, atmosphere, very cold beer and the friendliness is amazing. It does get crowded. Every time we go we meet someone we know. Thanks Mellow Mushroom! read more

Celina K.

8 years ago

So glad Mellow Mushroom is back in Clemson!! Love the new location and atmosphere!! Food is as wonderful as ever. Our waitress was attentive. Overall had a great meal and experience - will definitely be back. read more

Michele C.

8 years ago

One of the BEST Mellow Mushrooms I have ever been too! So clean, the friendliest staff and absolutely beautiful building! Great food, fantastic environment! Don't miss out! Go eat there!! read more

Mrs. B.

8 years ago

Great good and excellent service! Food was served hot and promptly. Our waitress, Kam, was cheerful and provided us with a great dining experience! One of our new go to restaurants. read more

Stephanie D.

8 years ago

My family and I have been to this Mellow Mushroom and it could not have been a better evening. Beautiful building inside and out and food and service was incredible!!! read more

Blaire W.

8 years ago

Our family love our Clemson Mellow Mushroom! Perfect place to take our loud two year old! Food is always good. They always have great beer on tap too! read more

Jackson M.

8 years ago

Mellow Mushroom gave me Gargelma!!! Wtf! What am i supposed to do now! Gargelma is very serious and should not be taken lightly by any establishment. read more

Bernie B.

8 years ago

The new location is so much better then the old house it use to be in. As always, great food, good beer prices and our waitress, Kam, was spot on. read more

Michael M.

7 years ago

Mellow mushroom Clemson was dank at. Joshua got us took care of. For being an atl local, it was nice to see mellow in Clemson. Give Josh a raise. read more

Madeleine C.

8 years ago

AMAZING!!! So wonderful to have Mellow back in Clemson and the food was delicious. People were incredibly kind too. :)

Rachael H.

8 years ago

Thursday night trivia is a must. Food is always good and bartender Mark makes the best drinks with great service.

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Your Pie Pizza - Clemson Dockside

4.6

(28 reviews)

0.3 mi

We ordered carry out and the pizza Anna wings were great! I wasn't sure where to go for my…read morecarry-out order, and there was a line but I found where to pick it up and everything was great! The guy I ordered it from was there and another to my money. We will be back!

I was staying local in a hotel for business and ordered from Your Pie Pizza from Door Dash. The…read moreservice was quick and the food was hot when it arrived. It was a great tasting pizza and I would definitely order from them again.

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Copper River Grill

We stopped here for dinner after visiting Clemson University. Nice place. Great service by friendly…read morestaff. We had teriyaki salmon, a sirloin steak with baked cinnamon apples, and a salad with blackened salmon. The portions were healthy. Everything was tasty. Our grandson's only item of comment was they didn't serve bread with dinner, and they didn't have Coke 0 . His rating was a 4.5. Prices were very fair.

I had the bbq chicken nachos and didn't think they were as good as when I had them previously. Did…read morethey change the recipe? My mother ordered soup because it was a cold day. It wasn't hot. She sent it back and it still wasn't hot. It wasn't the best experience.

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10 oz. Sirloin with cinnamon baked apples, also comes with a side salad.

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Tyler's Pub at the Pier

4.4

(11 reviews)

3.1 mi

Service is great and so is the staff! Food is great and always fresh. The vibes are amazing, come…read moreon down if you're in the area and looking for a good time!

AA was awesome tonight. Great suggestions on food and drinks. Keep it up, you'll go far! Tyler and…read moreIan great food and drinks! Good business evening for us!

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Fun times at Tyler's

Itsurwiener Restaurant and Bar

3.5

(49 reviews)

Jay was absolutely incredible! There was a situation involving a bartender, and Jay handled…read moreeverything so well. He was understanding, respectful, and patient throughout the whole situation, and he genuinely made me feel heard. You can tell he actually cares about people and knows how to handle situations professionally. Honestly, every bouncer should be like Jay. He was awesome and definitely made a positive impression on this bar - Jay is awesome.

Came on with my wife and wasn't disappointed. The burgers were phenomenal, perfectly cooked and…read morethe choice of toppings was amazing. Oh, and cant gorget those FRIED PICKLES, so.e of the best we had in a long timeAMAZING, Presley cooked our burgers and did an amazing job. LOVED IT, DEFINITELY WORTH THE DRIVE. Keep up the great work

Bacon, cheese burger and FRIED PICKLES

Infinite toppings!

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Casa Lago Italian Kitchen

4.4

(30 reviews)

7.7 mi

My wife and I stopped by for lunch today based on a recommendation from a friend who told us that…read morethe owners were from Philadelphia. We were so excited that we ordered the cheesesteak, wings, pizza and eggplant parm. The cheese steak was fantastic. The meat was chopped perfectly and they used Cooper Sharp American cheese and rolls from Liscio's Bakery that you can only get in the Philadelphia area. We haven't had a good cheesesteak in years. The pizza was also great as they used Grande mozzarella cheese and the crust was perfect. All ingredients were very fresh. Wow. The food was excellent and just like home. We grew up in Delaware County (Delco) Pennsylvania, right outside Philadelphia. It turns out that the owner is also from Delco and went to high school right down the road from where my wife lived. Small world. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend this restaurant. We found it to be the best Italian restaurant in the area.

Mediocre food; ordered the chicken parmesan with linguine. The pasta was swimming in sauce and was…read moreovercooked (to the point of almost being mushy). Authentic Italian pasta does not have excessive sauce! And while not a fan of "al dente," I would rather have it that way than mushy. Service was also average. Waitress was very nice but has more to learn. When I asked for a spoon to swirl the linguine, she brought a huge serving spoon. We had to flag her down a few times for some very basic items. Also, they should consider installing acoustic panels on the ceiling to reduce the noise, as it's very loud inside.

Great ambience from the bar. Also nice outdoor space.

Eggplant appetizer

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The Yard

3.2

(11 reviews)

6.3 mi

Food was good, but took awhile. Ambience indoors is a little…read moreplain. Very clean restrooms. Outside was nice but it was a cold cloudy day and we were happy to be out of the wind.

Waitress was fantastic. Outdoor patio seating was very nice. Bang Bang Shrimp was an excellent…read moreappetizer. Rueben was excellent! Fries were very good. Nothing greasy was served! Nice ambience.

Margarita flights $20

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Electric City Pizza Company

We went to Electric City Pizza a couple of weekends ago and had a great time! It was during shift…read morechange and in spite of that they never missed a beat! We wouldn't have even known it was shift change if they didn't apologize for the "inconvenience" that we never felt lol I love the servers up here! They were a hoot! We ordered pickup here often but this was our first time dining in. We ordered the fried ravioli appetizer and a couple of personal pizzas. I had the Margherita and my hubby chose the Justin's Combo pizza but changed the green peppers to banana peppers. He loved his and I loved mine. Great pizza shop on Main Street in Anderson! Good food, good people, good atmosphere!

Great spot in beautiful and historic downtown Anderson. Large portions and good, attentive service…read more Came here for the gluten free pizza. Y'all led me astray here. So let's begin at the beginning. Queso hot n bubbly with the BEST chips ever. So thin and delectable. This is starting out as an epic meal. Large salad with blue cheese dressing on the side. What happened??? This is truck stop salad! The blue cheese is chunky but lacks flavor. The Za!!! Well, same cauliflower crust that the big chains use. I was expecting more. Like more real, more. Yes, enjoyed the downtown and the great service. But all in all, not a big fan.

Back of restaurant

Quesooo good

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Cocktails are available

Public Well Cafe & Pizza

4.6

(25 reviews)

15.8 mi

Very clean, very friendly staff, great food the mac&cheese bites were incredible. GET YOU SOME!…read moreThus was our first time there and we will definitely be back for more

Very nice, clean, friendly staff and really good food…read more Prices are great we got the Ruben and grilled cheese the sides of tots and fries were excellent. It a Mom and Pop you will want to find when in the Anderson area

Cuban Sandwich

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Time Drive In Restaurant

Great service! Food fast! Hot foods hot and cold drinks cold. Love the crushed ice . Nicest wait…read morestaff ever.

The food was good but I feel the place was a little dirty and the styrofoam melted from the onion…read morerings. The service was very kind and nice though.

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Stumphaus Taproom

4.2

(34 reviews)

13.5 mi

I was with a group of 5 ladies and we planned our trip to the Stumphaus Taproom after visiting the…read moreStumphaus Tunnel. Luckily we found a table with enough room because right after we arrived the place started filling up. We had the cute and friendly Alyson as our server and we started out by choosing beers from the draft menu. I had the Olde-Hickory Hefe-Weizen which I thought was good; but nothing special. A few friends had the Stumphaus Lager and they really liked it. The beers were reasonably priced from $3.50-$8. They had an extensive food menu with salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and even tacos and quesadillas. We decided to share a few different tapas/appetizers. One friend got the "Tarts Pick 3" for $14. They were super cute, original, and delicious. (They even looked like works of art!). I ordered the Street Corn Dip which came with potato chips for dipping. It was quite large and very good; only $11. Another friend ordered the Edamame Basket which was only $11. It came with sweet chili sauce for dipping and we all liked it. A 4th friend ordered the Verner's Bruschetta. It was a hefty portion as well, and priced at $13. It was unique and good with tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, Queso Fresco , and balsamic glaze. The final friend had a wedge salad which I didn't try; but it was presented beautifully and she said it was really tasty. All our food was really yummy, and the prices were reasonable. It did take a little long for our food; but the restaurant was very busy and all the servers were hustling and they all kept smiles on their faces! I would definitely suggest a visit to Stumphaus Taproom if you're ever in Walhalla.

What a busy little restaurant! They had a singer playing guitar that was really good. Our food was…read moredelicious and they have a rotating specials menu. I'm not a bourbon drinker but after one sip of my husband's Old Fashion I ordered my own it was that good. The one thing I did not care for was their lump crab and Gouda cheese dip. I swear it also had shrimp in it.