I am a recent NYC transplant and I drive by this place every single day. I was excited to try The Pump House as It was my sisters birthday and we wanted a nice brunch. First of all it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The building is lovely and well maintained. Very welcoming. We were seated up on the 5th floor and had a super server who was knowledgeable and friendly. My sister ordered Chicken and Waffles and I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy and a side of the Parmesan Grits. They gave us these adorable cornbread medallions served warm with this amazing compound butter that was a little sweet and had this citrus zest which complimented the bread perfectly. My sister loved the crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside waffles and I inhaled my biscuits and gravy. We both thought the parmesan grits were the star of the day. Usually parmesan cheese can make things too salty, they balanced it perfectly. I can't say enough nice things about this wonderful spot. YOU MUST GO. The view, the food, the service is top notched. read more

The Pump House - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Came here for a graduation dinner and overall it was good. Early dinner time (4:45pm) and it wasn't busy. We had a few issues though - I sampled two beers and never got to order a drink. Waitress just didn't follow up. My water sat unrefilled for a long time. Fried okra didn't taste like okra - but that suited a few of the party. But a few of us expected okra flavor only to be disappointed. Temp on the fried green tomatoes should have been warmer but overall it was very tasty. Our appetizer empty plates sat for a while - we even stacked them so it was clear they should be cleared. Ordered the salmon, which was good, but so did my mom. We ordered different temps and they couldn't tell which was which. Wife ordered a salad and for the price, there was barely anything there. Mac and cheese is still the star. Oysters were decent - I expected larger. The half chicken was a generous portion - nice crispy outside but a bit dry inside. I wouldn't order it (I almost did, but my one of our party did). One of our party ordered a stuffed leeks and it was so salty it was inedible. They did fix it and admitted it should have never left the kitchen. By the time the replacement came out it was after 6:05 (and they had to leave at 6:15). So they didn't get to eat their celebratory meal with the rest of us. Not the memory you want for a meal. Desserts were good. Tort was dense - honestly not sure if that's normal. Crème brûlée was very good. For a $400+ experience and our history with Pump House, I expected more. read more

The Pump House - $14 spring farm salad. Not sure it's enough to be a lunch. More salad for the money would be appreciated. - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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This is an updated review, I first reviewed a few years ago. We live in DFW so food we take seriously. When I first came here I was excited to find a restaurant with an honest to God chef. So, on our trip in this time and my niece's birthday we picked Pumphouse without checking recent reviews. Last night was one of the worst dining experiences we've had in SC. Our waiter, Evan, was attentive. The ambiance was nice and no complaints. But the food... we had seven people including one kid. Two of our party ordered the Ribeye at $68 each. I don't have a problem paying for a good steak but when I receive chuck roast I'm ticked. See pics. Two blackened salmons ordered medium came WELL done. Shrimp and grits was a massive pile of overcooked mushy peppers and rubber shrimp. We went back the steaks and ordered the spare rib which also looked nothing like promised, coming waaay overcooked but they said tasted good. The sides were better than everyone's main dishes. The desserts were massive and most were delicious. The crème brûlée was too burnt and still managed to have uncooked sugar?? The cheer wine torte was a sad, black blob with whipped cream and berries. I will not be back and they should be ashamed to serve those steaks. read more

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The Pump House is a real converted pump house right on the Catawba River, near the Riverwalk development in Rock Hill. Close to Fort Mill, highway 21 and I-77. Food can be pricey, but the view for brunch on a Sunday and the food they can offer is worth the price. $$$$ read more

We have always gone to The Pump House for years. Never had a bad meal or experience. Last 9/6/2026, we had the worst meal. My steak was horrible. It tasted mealy (they used meat paste in it); the other steak was not cooked as asked. We will not be going back. Service wasn't great. Waitress spilled a whole glass of water on our table, and then she kind of disappeared. read more

It's been 9 year, NINE years since my last review so time for a re-fresh. It was a special occasion as Michelle got a job offer! We had a reservation for 5p on a Sunday. It was a bit chilly so we sat inside even though the outside patio was heated. It was a good choice because it was a little breezy. We shared the okra as an appetizer, it was as good as I remembered! They had a special which we both decided was good, surf & turf with NY strip and lobster tail. I also brought a bottle of Freixnet Cordon Negra which was so good! We were a bit disappointed that the steak we ordered as medium rare, came out rare on both our entrees. Overall it was a memorable evening and just what I had hoped for a special occasion! read more

We went to The Pump House in Rock Hill and overall had a really nice experience. I have a garlic allergy, and I truly appreciated that the cook actually came out to talk to me about what he could safely prepare. That meant a lot. I ended up getting the filet with fries and broccolini, and it was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and you could tell it was high quality. The only downside was the service. Our waitress was also manning the bar, which felt a little odd, and service was a bit slow because of it. We made reservations for 4:30 p.m. the day before Valentine's Day, and they weren't even busy at that time, so that part was a little confusing. Overall, the food and the way they handled my allergy were great, which really stood out. With smoother service, it easily would've been 5 stars. I'd still go back! read more

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I had a great time here. The customer service was good and our waiter was attentive to us. The corn bread with the peach butter was soft on the inside with a slight crunch on the outside was such a good pre game before the meal! I ordered a drink with Mezcal which wasn't the best, but I was able to return my drink with no hassle. The replacement ginger drink wasn't bad, but not exactly my favorite. I order the gumbo and it had a nice flavor and the portion size was big. I was able to take leftovers home. The crab meat and smoky sausage was my favorite. Overall, the visit was really pleasant. I only took a Star off because I've had better gumbo elsewhere, but it's pretty solid. read more

The Pump House - Gumbo, Ginger Bee drink, empty cornbread canister - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Nice lunch here today. Shrimp and grits were very good. Could have split it. Okra excellent! Service was good as well. Hot honey sauce for chicken and waffles were extremely good. read more

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Great restaurant overlooking the Catawba River. The food is priced in the moderate range but is very high quality. Everything that I have ever had from here has been fantastic! They have a full bar with beer, wine and cocktails. They have 12 taps with ALL local (NC/SC) beers on them. Obviously, the big draw is the atmosphere and astonishing views of the Catawba River. This place is great for special date nights or out with friends without breaking the bank. Cheers! read more

The Pump House - A view from the Catawba River - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Made a visit to the Pump House and was not disappointed. Started with the cornbread they sent to the table and it was excellent. For entrees we went with the Drunken Elk Chop and a wedge salad with fried chicken. The salad was amazing and the portion of chicken was impressive. The chicken was crunchy and delicious. The salad dressing that comes with the salad was also very tasty. The Elk chop was also very good. Cooked to perfection and the romesco sauce was also delicious. Service was ok. Could have been a bit better as drinks ran empty but not terrible. Looking forward to going back. read more

The Pump House - Salad - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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It's been awhile since I've visited this place but the food and service is always 5 star. If you want a scenic view for dinner or brunch, this is the place. Today was brunch and I highly recommend reservations to ensure you are seated in the rooftop area. The French toast was okay and I forgot I do not like their breading. I would suggest the chicken biscuit as another option. Nevertheless, the bacon and pineapple mimosa was tasty. One of my friend's entree was not cooked they way she requested (medium well steak and not well done) and they fixed it quickly! Also my friends surprise me and they brought dessert and glasses of champagne for a toast. Thank you Pump House staff for a great birthday brunch with my friends! read more

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Well the food was over priced and if this Restaurant the first thing I would do is fire the chef I call him barely a short order cook ! And it was so overpriced ! read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for years now and finally had a good reason to now that it's part of restaurant week. We float the river during the summer and I've always heard good things about their food. It's a little bit of a drive for us but the good and service from Jenn was great. We ate off the restaurant week menu. We ordered shrimp cocktail which had cocktail sauce and a white sauce which was delicious, braised short rib crostini (also very delicious), NY strip, and salmon. Even though the menu listed seared salmon I was able to choose how I liked it cook and even added blackening seasoning. We also had chocolate tarts for dessert that were rich and creamy. I also can't forget their delicious cornbread and peach butter... it tasted like cake. All the food we ate was delicious! I peaked at their dinner menu for the normal pricing and I doubt I will be back for dinner considering their steaks are normally around 50-60.00. They also serve brunch which sounded more affordable and I look forward to maybe checking their brunch out one day. Overall a very nice dinner and great service! read more

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The Pump House is a fine dining restaurant located on the Catawba River. They offer a great experience no matter the time of day, from morning brunch complete with bottomless mimosas to elevated dinner entrees, cocktails, and Southern-style appetizers. Though the prices are high at $20-50+ per dish, the cost and menu items reflect the fine dining setting. The service is usually pleasant and attentive. My favorite dish here has been the steak and eggs at brunch, and I love to order a French 75 as well! If you are in the Rock Hill area and looking for somewhere nice to eat, PH is a great option for dates, special occasions, or simply dining on your own. read more

The Pump House - Steak and eggs at brunch w/ fresh fruit! - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

We visited the Pump House for a Valentine's Day dinner and it made for a beautiful, romantic evening. We were seated on the 3rd floor (out of 5) overlooking the Catawba River. The setting alone makes this place special -- the river view is stunning and I can imagine it's even better at sunset. Our reservation was for 7:00 pm, so we missed the sunset, but the nighttime view was still great for a date night atmosphere. I started with the she-crab soup and I'm very glad I did -- it was absolutely delicious and a perfect way to start the meal. My girlfriend ordered the meatballs as her appetizer. They were good, but not a knock-out. After tasting them myself, I'd agree they didn't quite stand out compared to the rest of the meal. For our main course, we both chose the surf and turf and this is where everything really hit. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and very flavorful, and the shrimp served over roasted garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. The shrimp were labeled "blackened" -- they may have been lightly blackened, but either way they tasted great. We both thoroughly enjoyed the entrée. We also ordered a shareable bowl of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, which ended up being a bit disappointing only because we didn't realize our main course already came with a generous portion of the same potatoes. Had we known, we would've ordered something different. That said, our waitress Lisa handled it perfectly -- she agreed she should've mentioned it and had management remove the extra order from the bill. That level of service was very much appreciated and says a lot about the staff and management. We finished the evening with the milk chocolate mousse, served in a decorative edible chocolate/white chocolate bowl -- a really nice presentation and a sweet ending to the night. We paired our meal with a Moscato d'Asti (Codero) which complemented the dinner nicely. Overall, a romantic setting, strong entrées, great service recovery, and a memorable Valentine's dinner. A couple minor misses on appetizers and communication about sides, but nothing that would keep us from coming back. The Pump House is definitely a great choice for a special occasion or date night. read more

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My daughter and I were staying in the Ballantyne area of NC and decided to check out the Riverwalk area in Rock Hill, SC about 20 minutes away. The Pump House is located next to the river, at the end of a beautiful new community of houses, restaurants and businesses. We arrived at 7pm and were seated right away by a very nice hostess. We decided to sit outside on the covered balcony with openings on the sides. Thank goodness it was covered, because about 5 minutes after we sat down it started raining. Cierra was our server, she's also the bartender. Cierra was great, she was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave great suggestions. We started with drinks, both refreshing cocktails, made perfectly. For an appetizer we shared the crispy calamari. It was fried perfectly with fried peppers and I think okra as well. It came with an aioli that tasted more like a spicy mustard, so we asked for the garlic one, which accompanied it nicely. For our entrees, my daughter ordered the short rib, with the cheerwine au jus on the side. The short rib was beautifully placed on top of truffle grits and Lima beans. The short rib was so tender and everything went very well together. I ordered the pan seared scallops, that were placed on top of the pea and bacon risotto....delicious. We ordered a side of truffle frites, but once we had them, we realized our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. I enjoyed every bite of my meal. We ordered crème brûlée to go. Everything from start to finish was great! The service, the food and the ambiance looking at the water. Even though it rained and we sat on the balcony, we never felt a drop. read more

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Food is excellent! Savannah gave the best service. We had shrimp and grits and braised short rib omelette. Both were very good. Then for dessert we had banana pudding cheesecake and blackberry brûlée. My husband and I would definitely eat there again. read more

The Pump House is full of history! If you visit, take time to read signs, view old pictures and see some items from the original pump house around the restaurant/outside. The place is great for any occasion. They had two private events on the day I visited, so the 4th floor and rooftop bar were unfortunately closed. Inside is nice, but I enjoy the outside for views of the river. Food was great as was the service. For Sunday brunch, we had bottomless mimosas. The waiter took our order and timed our courses to ensure we had the next one but weren't rushed. Our drinks were never empty either. The quality of the food was a match for the price. Great and would love to return! read more

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We went here for a yummy Easter brunch. The service was great and they were very attentive. The food came out hot and fast. We enjoyed mimosas and they were very good. They also brought out a basket of muffins but I didn't get a picture of those. read more

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The food was excellent, and the service was wonderful from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the entire dining experience relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning! read more

The elevator was out of service so we had to walk up to the 3rd floor. Other than that (which is out of their control) lunch was amazing. We had great service from the hostesses, wait staff, and a manager came by to check in. 2 of us had to meatloaf. It was really tasty. It has a charred exterior and a lot of flavor in the meat. The cheerwine sauce was excellent- I was skeptical, but it works! We also order the okra appetizer. It was too much for the four of us, lol, but we put a dent in it. My kids both got a sandwich: chicken and salmon respectively. They woofed them down before I could get a photo. My older boy tried a cup of the chicken soup- which has house made stock and fresh veggies. He said it was excellent as well. I loved the view of the river. read more

The Pump House - Meatloaf - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Took our employees here for a work dinner and it was absolutely amazing. We were sat on the top floor which was a covered outdoor space where you could overlook the river. Started with the crab cakes and pork belly. The crab cakes had a delicious lemon aoili and the pork belly melted in your mouth. I enjoyed the New York strip for dinner with Yukon mashed potatoes and I was stuffed! The atmosphere was really great. Definitely coming back read more

The Pump House has reopened after the area was flooded by the Catawba River overflowing from Hurricane Helene! We were here for a late Sunday lunch and got their brunch menu. Warmly greeted by the host after the elevator ride, we were seated on the patio overlooking the river. Great view on a warm sunny day even if the river is still a little brown from mudslides upriver. The blueberry muffins with soft butter was nice to nibble while we looked over the menu. Drinks and mains were ordered and the drinks arrived quickly. The lavender lemonade for my wife, which she enjoyed. A local pilsner for me. Our meals took 20 minutes. Freshly cooked I understand but this was 20 minutes. When it arrived, it was warm not hot. Burger and fries were tasty and prepared medium rare as ordered but the burger, the fries, the French toast was not at all hot throughout. I'm going to guess it sat under the warmer too long? The bigger letdown was the French toast. Good flavor but it was more like cake than brioche. French... cake? Sweet with maple syrup and preserved strawberries. Cake. My wife ate half of one "slice" and left the rest. And no, it didn't come home with us. Good service from the staff and no, I didn't say anything at the time. Who wants that conflict? We'll return to perhaps try the fifth floor "rooftop bar" for drinks and the view but skip the restaurant. [Review 1995 of 2024 - 1143 in South Carolina - 23017 overall] read more

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Thank you John for making today a wonderful experience. Kate was the hostess and was so sweet. The beer batter cod was soooo good and sitting on the patio was just wonderful. We will be back. read more

Food, service, and ambience all great. View is excellent. Fairly easy to get to if not familiar with the area.

Had dinner last night at the pump house and was extremely disappointed. I'll use that word many times! We prefer seating on the 3rd floor over looking the river. The ambiance is usually great! The music is usually quieter, calm, and you can enjoy the river. Not yesterday, they had the music turned up and it was difficult to hear. We were not looking for the rooftop/bar vibe. While this is a regular place for us, we over looked the music and were hopeful but changing up the menu was a disappointment. They had a wonderful roasted chicken and replaced it with a Cajun fried chicken. The menu states Cajun chicken, it arrived over cooked and fried. Worst meal I've ever eaten there. If I wanted Popeyes chicken, I'd go to Popeyes chicken. It came with 5 under cooked quarter sized potatoes, a sauce that didn't work and coleslaw that was to warm. If you're going, please order something else. Usually I give them a 5 out of 5. Almost two months ago, the service and food were so amazing we've gone back almost once a week. Im providing a 3 rating only because of past service. This trip would have been a 1. Hopefully, this is a minor setback and not a trend. read more

Great service and craft beer choice Open very late for night owls Great before a game or race read more

I met a woman here for a first date. It was my first time coming, she is a regular, apparently. It's a beautiful set up with an outstanding view of the river. The service was fantastic; our waiter, Johnny was very helpful and almost too attentive. Instead of ordering an entrée, we got a handful of appetizers and one side. The black and bleu beef appetizer was tasty. The crabcakes were pretty good. The calamari had a lot going on, probably too much. It was definitely my least favorite appetizer. The side of macaroni and cheese was DECADENT. The pasta wasn't overcooked and the cheese sauce was rich and cheesy to the max. I'd like to go back and try some different things. The only thing I can really complain about was the Walnut Grove Old-Fashioned I ordered. It was just too sweet. I expected a little more spice since the menu says it had Old Grand-Dad bourbon in it. read more

Went for Thanksgiving dinner, and the ambience, drinks, and service were outstanding! The food, while plentiful, all seemed to have been pre-cooked and kept warm. I had to send back charred broccolini as it was cold!? All in all we had a pleasant dinner and enjoyed the view! Maybe because we got there at 5, but they were serving until 8, so.... read more

Been many times to celebrate occasions. Went on Sunday, April 26th to celebrate my husband's birthday. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. Ordered our food and waited and waited and waited. The restaurant appeared to be approximately half full. We called the manager over to inquire about our food. He acknowledged that there seemed to be a problem with the kitchen getting food out in a timely manner. After 40 minutes our food arrived--barely warm. Grits are not good cold. The manager was called over again. He apologized and said he would give us a discount and dessert. Offer of dessert was never followed through. A $7 discount appeared on our bill. I don't consider that much of a "we hope you will try us again" offer. We will be finding another restaurant to patronize for special occasions. Too bad that one bad experience can tarnish all the good ones. read more

Food was decent. Honestly the service was so bad that we decided not to order much. Cool looking place and neat idea. Unfortunately won't go back. Enjoyed Tony's and Yoshi Ramen so much more! read more

We went here for Mothers Day and I must say that it was a terrible experience. The staff was good and friendly overall but the food was the absolute worst. The bread was barely warm and had clearly been made hours before we arrived. The eggs were not real, the waffles tasted stale and were basically inedible. The pork belly and steak were overcooked. The good things about the visit was the fruit, the grits, and potato hash. The drinks were good but no bottomless mimosas was a bad idea. We had been here twice before with no issues but I don't think we'll ever go back. read more

The Pump House - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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My visit was from several weeks back but no matter, my experience this second time around was just as stellar as the first. The service here is above par: several people helped us and brought us food, each and everyone equally friendly and polite and personable. I went for happy hour both times but tried something from main menu this last time. The frittes were fantastic, and so were the mac and cheese balls. I had wings the first visit but I don't remember them being too memorable. The pear cosmo is a favorite! The meatloaf was good especially the pimento cheese grits but--and I can't believe I'm even saying this--the entire dish felt almost too rich. It probably needed a little something to cut the richness of the loaf and the gravy and the grits. The setting was also beautiful, especially with views of the river and sunset. Dress code seems pretty casual but you can certainly come here for a special occasion. I travel to Charlotte for work regularly, and I don't mind driving to Rock Hall every time for this experience! read more

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I was blown away with the service at pump house. I had an amazing time. I think the server London was really who made this time amazing. She was attentive and kind. She wrapped my food up even though I didn't eat much and put it in the bag for me. Our view was right over the river. I truthfully enjoyed my experienced 10/10 read more

The Pump House - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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The Pump House has stellar views and solid food! I loved seeing the old machinery as you walk in and learning the history of this pump house that was built in the 1940s to pump water out of the Catawba River for the factories. We walked in around 4:30pm on a Friday without a reservation and were able to get seated at a great table on the 3rd floor patio overlooking the water. Service was very friendly and attentive, and the menu consists of fare with a Southern flair. To drink, I ordered the lavender lemonade, which was flavorful and refreshing. Our server brought us warm corn bread muffins with butter, a pretty standard corn bread and a nice way to start the meal. We got the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, which were said to have pimento cheese, but the melted cheese on top just looked like cheddar/Mexican blend to me. The sauce on the plate was nice though and balanced the fried tomatoes well. For our entrée, we ordered the crab cake-stuffed NC mountain trout to share, which the kitchen kindly split for us on two plates. The trout was prepared well, and I liked that the crab inside was mostly meat and not too much filling. The main con of our time at Pump House was the cleanliness of the space - there was trash under our table (straw wrappers, toothpicks), and the glass overlooking the river could use a wash because it had lots of cobwebs and bugs. There was a spider dangling on the inside part of the glass over our table that my husband got rid of for us. Regularly wiping away the cobwebs and cleaning the patio area would lead to a much more enjoyable experience, especially since the views out there are the big draw. read more

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The building and the view are really cool. Loved that the hostess stand is at the front door so no confusion on where to go. We are on the enclosed deck. So perfect view of the water. Our service was really good and they were very busy. Had the fried okra to start and it was the best I ever had. My grandmother has passed on so I can say that it was even better than her's- and that's saying a A WHOLE LOT. I had a wedge salad for my meal and it was yummy and fresh. It's a really cool place for Rock Hill. I will definitely go again. read more

The Pump House - Fresh Fried Okra - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Excellent service, atmosphere and food today at the Pump house! Baili was our server and she is top tier! Will come back and ask for her section! read more

Baili was awesome! The shrimp wrap is amazing and the chicken salad croissant was on point!

Great place to eat at even in the cold. The patio balcony had heaters so it felt great! We brought a baby with and they were very accommodating even giving us hot water to warm up baby's bottle. The food was great! read more

The Pump House - New American Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina