Sidebar On Main

Arrived at 8pm, Thursday 9 July 2026 and were turned away. They advertise closing at 9pm…read more The server was apologetic and seemed very sweet.

The service was exceptional! Natalie was the best! And the food - outstanding! I ordered fried…read moremushrooms. I could have ordered three more and called that good for dinner. So fresh and the sauce was so tasty. Southern pie was hot, delicious, the green bean side was fabulous! Go find out for yourself!! You'll be glad you did!!!

Front

Fried ribs

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Sylvia Jo's Family Restaurant

4.2(5 reviews)

1.1 mi

I don't know exactly the server was she had longer hair and brown blonde hair, however my boyfriend…read moreand his coworkers came in on their lunch break. The sever was beyond rude, was mad because they were dirty from working and sat in her section, i am a server and i have never ONCE gotten mad because a blue collar man is dirty from work. i've never been the one to complain but this is absolutely disgusting how she acted. she proceeded to talk horribly about them 5 ft away. horrible experience!!

This is an old timey family friendly diner that serves "plates" cafeteria style. The food was…read moreamazing (home cooked) and the service was great! A plate was a choice of meat and 3 sides. This is a place you might just drive by if you didn't know to stop. Definitely a 'locals' kind of place.

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Jeffrey Lampkin's Country Boy Kitchen

4.0(50 reviews)

9.1 mi

Amazing food, service, atmosphere and staff! Best shrimp…read moreand grits I've ever had. Will have to come back if ever in town!

Grand re-opening . Service was great!! Church punch was awesome!! I had the Gouda grits and salmon…read more Grits were 7/10 & the salmon was a 4/10. Too well done and the portion size for the combination wasn't matched. They do not disappoint and yes!! I will be back. Oh and the red velvet cake, I should have gotten 5 slices.....Delicious!!!

Inside

Corn Bread, Menu

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Soul Saving Greens, corn bread, salmon, grits.

Restaurant At Second Mill

3.3(42 reviews)

3.8 mi

The service we receive from Alisha is top notch. She always gives us a very warm greeting and…read morealways has a smile on her face. The food is very good and the price is great! We feel at home when we visit this restaurant. That's why we will keep returning. Darlene and Marc

I received excellent customer service from your staff by the name Ava I love her hospitality and…read moreservice very nice and friendly beautiful personality thank you food fresh and delicious

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Hamptons

4.3(165 reviews)

0.0 mi

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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.

My Family has celebrated many special occasions at this restaurant over the year, often with groups…read moreof 8-10 people.This weekend our party of 12was told that our bill could only be split into two checks per table - no exceptions...instead of trying to help, the manager repeatedly explained the policy and suggested we use Venmo, Cash App, or Apple Pay to reimburse each other. I understand that every business has policies, but customer service should never by simply quoting the rules. The way it was handled made my family feel like an inconvenience rather than valued, loyal customers. Sadly,we left feeling disappointed, unwelcome, and questioning whether our business was truly appreciated. As people of color, the experience also left us wondering whether we were being treated differently. Whether intentional or not that was the impact. We hope the restaurant will reconsider both this policy and how it is communicated. Good food brings people in...great hospitality is what brings them back. Sadly, some family members will not return. Signed someone who understands what great service and great hospitality looks like.

The rafters

Chicken Green Curry

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Interior

Willie Sue's

3.8(362 reviews)

4.9 mi

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

The food was salty and the waitress Jessica promised large portions but it was a lie. Never againread more

Whole fried flounder with coleslaw.

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Gramma's Kitchen

4.3(35 reviews)

9.4 mi

Service was horrible.... Sat and waited to be served on for 20 minutes... I've been a server for 5…read moreyears and this place could use some new ones. Food was okay. 4 out of 10.

The food was delicious and the prices were very fair. The atmosphere was great, seemed like…read moreeveryone was a regular and the owner was really friendly and greeted and talked to everyone. Service is excellent, just all around a great dining experience. My husband and I will absolutely be back.

This is french toast it's AMAZING

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Genuine Flava

3.3(9 reviews)

1.3 mi

If you love soul food then you have to try this spot! It was SO good. I don't know which Auntie in…read morethe back was cooking, but they knew what they were doing! The service and members working there are so nice and personable. There was no "menu", just a whiteboard with what they had. No prices to be seen (ended up paying $17 for fried chicken, yams, Mac and cheese, greens, cornbread and sweet tea!). And honestly I am ok with that! They had oxtails while I was there (I didn't get them) but a large amount of people came in because they heard that they had them today so that says something. Good size portions, with great homemade flavor from the greens to the cornbread. Now, the outside and inside are not the best, definitely a hole in the wall spot. The food is so worth it!

Arrived at 10:30 and was told to come back at 11:00. Arrived at 11:00 and was told to come back at…read more12:00. No thanks. Probably great but between a sucky parking lot, disgusting cleanliness and not telling me the first trip to return at noon, the oyster place will get my money today.

Cornbread

Yams

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Jeffrey Lampkin's Country Boy Kitchen

3.2(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

I went to Sumter and stopped at that Jeffrey Lampkin restaurant…read more DON'T DO IT! At 2:30 pm,They were out of half of the side items on the menu, so I pushed through that. No unsweetened tea...okay. The cornbread was not done, the dough stuck to the roof of my mouth. We are waiting for our food, a dirty car drives up, 2 women get out in visibly soiled clothing, not uniform, but denim and a T-shirt, walk straight to the kitchen did not wash their hands, picked up my meal and came towards my table with it! Baybee.... I stopped that Hooker in her tracks and told he NO Ma'am!!! I'm just saw you come in from outside, go straight to the kitchen without washing your hands and picked up MY food! No Ma'am!!! The bitch didn't even apologize, turned around and took the food back to the kitchen. You know I left! And just got home, about to do a review

The food wasn't that good. Daughter had the pancakes and they were probably the worst pancakes I've…read moreever tasted. The wait staff was sweet though.

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Jonathan W.

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138

3 years ago

Well, slap my taste buds and call me impressed! So there I was, galivanting in Sumter, and my pals threw a curveball of deliciousness my way - Sidebar, they said. Let me tell you, it's like they injected hospitality into the air, because we were ushered in faster than you can say "brewski." We snagged a spot by the outdoor wind wizard (aka the big fan), and let me tell ya, it was breezier than a palm tree on a tropical vacation. But hold your horses, the real star was our waitress. I can't recall her name, but I'd put my money on her secretly being a Jedi with how attentively she catered to our whims. I mean, customer service on this level? I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. And now, let's talk food. The chicken wings? Let's just say they should be crowned the Wing Royalty of Sumter. Each bite was like a flavor explosion in my mouth, a taste bud fiesta! And my motley crew of eaters? They were all grinning like Cheshire cats. My boy, oh my boy, he devoured a burger that apparently shattered his burger space-time continuum. He declared it 'the best burger I have ever had' and even skipped breakfast the next morning, still riding high on his culinary conquest. Ladies and gents, if you find yourself wanderin' 'round Sumter, Sidebar ain't just a pit stop - it's a pilgrimage for your palate. read more

Alexandria S.

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8 years ago

Service was amazing and quick! The food was delicious and bartender (George) was very kind. Will definitely be our next date night out. Can't wait to go back! read more

Shannan W.

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7 years ago

Great food and a fun vibe. A must in downtown Sumter, SC.

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I went to try the burger because relatives had said it was the best burger in Sumter. It wasn't…read morethat good but I'd go back again. I liked the atmosphere and the employees were nice. The burger and fries were good, I just wouldn't say the best but better than average.

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had my first visit here today, and it was wonderful! The service was beyond what I expected. The…read morefood was phenomenal! Keep up the excellent work and I will be back.

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