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Town Hall

4.3 (227 reviews)
Special Hours • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Ira B.

Florence South Carolina provided a perfect Midway point while we were traveling between Washington DC and our trip back home to Florida. While staying at the Hyatt Place, we were happy to visit Town Hall restaurant which is directly diagonal across the street. The restaurant is very attractive and modern - it appears that Florence is going through somewhat of a Renaissance, and they are developing around some very nice hotels and restaurants, complemented by a small town feel. At this restaurant, there is apparently a rooftop bar/patio, we enjoyed the dining room instead. Our server, Lara quickly approached and offered drinks and some menu suggestions. We wanted to sample many things, so we ordered a number of appetizers rather than going with entrees. Some that I would highly recommend include the cornbread, the seared scallops, and the grilled chicken wings. We also enjoyed some shrimp skewers which were good / not great, and some calamari which is prepared very differently than we're accustomed to - if you do get the calamari, ask first about the preparation. This is a moderately priced restaurant, for us it was about $50 per person, you can certainly get reasonably priced entrees for less, and it may be quite a bit more for people who may be drinking. Since there is a full bar, it appeared that many tables were coming as much for the drinks as they were for the food. If you happen to be in the Florence, SC area, this is certainly a great choice with a beautiful dining area, wonderful service, great food, and a walkable and safe downtown area.

Kelly T.

We were driving from Washington, DC to Florida and decided to stop in Florence for the night. This restaurant was right across the street from our hotel so we made an early dinner reservation. I am glad we did because it was a fantastic find. The ambiance was nice with an open airy space and plenty of spread out tables. The menu had about ten good sounding appetizers as well as about ten good sounding entrees. We decided to go with all appetizers. Our first item was the corn bread with honey butter. It was probably the best corn bread I have ever had. Next we had the scallops in a signature sauce and it was also delicious. Our third item was the chicken wing dish with various sauces, another good item. Our fourth appetizer was the grilled shrimp skewers with Carolina BBQ sauce and Cole slaw, another tasty dish. Our final dish was the calamari with Thai chili sauce. Service was friendly from our server, Lara.

Grilled Fish: swordfish with lima beans
Kay T.

If you don't know what farm to table is then make sure you do your research before going to this restaurant. I chose the hamburger and didn't realize the taste would be different than a burger you would eat at a different restaurant. My date enjoyed it. He had the swordfish with lima beans and left nothing on the plate.lol. They had a diverse menu of non-alcoholic drink drinks. I had a non-alcoholic version of a tequila sunrise and my date had a mule with ginger beer. Service was great and it looks like a great place for dinner with girlfriends, date night and a nice bar for solo meal. I went to come back and eat at the chefs table where you can watch them cook. It's only available on the weekends.

Extremely gross amount of salt in duck
Barbara G.

The ambiance was nice. The restaurant has a semi formal set up was perfect for the occasion. They accommodated a party of 15 with relatively short notice. Pricey, for subpar food. The duck was extremely salty!! I mean tasted like they don't measure and had a bad taster. It was terrible. The calamari was the tiniest and saltiest appetizer I've ever seen for $15, The catfish had a bed of extra spicy, salty rice again with the salt. The collard greens were both too salty and too sweet. Cucumber salad had an unpleasant taste. The shrimp skewers, steak, burger, truffle fries, mashed potatoes and cornbread with guava butter and were seasoned well. I ordered the $49 filet mignon and my receipt showed a $54 charge, with not 1 side. The waitress dropped the birthday cake off and kept going. I asked if they would sing happy birthday she said no and walked off, extremely cold. They made us sort the $1027 bill out among 18 people, awful experience. Almost all of the group's food needed to go back bc of the salt overload, except the burgers, shrimp and steak. Definitely won't be returning.

Wedge Salad
Nancy S.

Great place! The wedge salad was delicious with the best tomatoes I've ever had- they were super sweet and fresh. The town hall burger was huge and I was only able to eat half. Really tasty and great paired with the fries. Service was great and staff very friendly. Would definitely return

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Kristen C.

My burger was amazing! This is not the Evans street of old that's for certain the area has certainly changed. The restaurant is nice and the cornbread and honey butter was phenomenal. I'd go just to eat that cornbread. The menu wasn't necessarily my cup of tea but what I had was great and goes to show that that there is something on the menu for everyone. Definitely more pricey than other restaurants (chain) in town but if you are looking for a more sophisticated atmosphere this is it. The service was great, quick, and attentive.

Crème brûlée
Rico M.

I never imagined I'd find such a high-caliber restaurant here, but Town Hall exceeded every expectation. The open-fire cooking adds an incredible depth of flavor to the dishes, and the lighting creates the perfect cozy, upscale atmosphere. I had the lobster, shrimp, and truffle fries, and let me tell you... OMG. I needed to be rolled out of there after that meal--it was that GOOD. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And the drinks? Perfectly crafted and hit just right. If my company ever gives me the P card again, you better believe I'll be back! Highly recommend--this spot is a gem!

Pineapple mule with vodka
Tony M.

Yes yes yes It's an experience .. from the smile of our waitress to the promise of getting us small plates and drinks before a play ... we needed something light and quick she came thru. My scallops were like one other I've tried.. and the pineapple mule with vodka was perfect start

Half eaten sausage plate.
Michael R.

Really the best restaurant in Florence, homemade sausage is awesome. My pork chop was perfectly cooked, cowpeas were very good, have never had them. Love the bar and sitting area, has a roof deck when it's warm. Service was very good we had 16 people so they did a great job. Price is the only thing keeping it from 5 stars...

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rlly rlly yummy. got grilled swordfish and pickled shrimp app. tried rachel's steak which was good, not great

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This place was overpriced and very limited menu. Atmosphere was nice. It was sort of low light quiet ambience.

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What a treat to stop here on our way back north. Well worth taking a trip off 95N to taste the local cusine

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This was a great find. Food was delicious and unique. Service was excellent - thanks to Ryan.

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Food ok but overpriced. Whiskey pour is smaller than most. Ill stick with victors steakhouse as my first choice in florence.

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Grotto Fine Wine - One of the great Pinots we carry!

Grotto Fine Wine

5.0(4 reviews)
2.6 mi
•$$

This place goes to the top of my list as one of the absolute coolest hang-out places in town. Only…read moreplace to go where you can sample different wines on daily basis. Only $7 to taste multiple wines (which change week to week), and you don't have to wait a month for the next 'wine tasting'. Grotto has an actual tasting bar, plus an option to order a plate of exotic salami and cheeses which can't be bought locally. This gives Grotto a huge advantage over Mickey Fins which is set up like the inside of a gas station. Mickey fins has competitive pricing, and a very large selection, but does not do daily tastings, nor do they have a bar/sit down area. Both know their wines well, both have been friendly and helpful. Overall, this is a wonderful place to buy wines or to relax and socialize with friends!

I don't live in Florence, but I travel here to visit my wife's family at least once a year. I also…read morelove a great glass or bottle of wine and I really love it when I'm enjoying said wine in a lovely and warm place with lots of atmosphere and great people. All of this is true of The Grotto, and more. Vince and Maura, the owners of this lovely wine bar, are amazing! They have really managed to create something special. They both really love and really know wine! And they love to talk with people, from the beginner to the expert, about vino. Vince has amassed a truly impressive and unique collection of wines that you won't be able to find anywhere except maybe Charleston. And he's very good at helping people find interesting and unique wines at great prices. If you like or love wine, check this place out. I can't emphasize it enough. You won't regret it!

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Grotto Fine Wine - We carry Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel from the Sweetwater Springs Vineyard in Sonoma.  A better expression of Zinfandel is not available!!!

We carry Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel from the Sweetwater Springs Vineyard in Sonoma. A better expression of Zinfandel is not available!!!

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Docs Humidor

4.5(6 reviews)
21.3 mi

The newest addition to a growing, locally-owned enterprise, Doc's Humidor is a great addition to…read moredowntown Hartsville's tapestry. Nestled amidst a brewery, several restaurants, and a couple of hotels, Doc's is a great place to grab a nightcap, learn about a new cigar or indulge in an old favorite, and make new connections before calling it a night. Extensive cigar offerings, with a focus on supporting purveyors of color. Wine & cocktail offerings. Generous seating, for both the general public & those who opt for membership. Tapas-style menu & excellent, personable service. It's like the Cheers of cigar bars, where you're made to feel like everyone knows your name & welcomes you back. I'll definitely check them out again!

OMG! I have always said that I wish they would do something with the old depot! Well, someone…read moredid! Dr Robinson and another Dr from. Bennettsville did! They opened a cigar/ Jazz bar. It's $200 a year to get the membership, per year. You can have access to any room. Totally worth it! $500 to have a locker. Then you can keep your favorite whisky and cigar in there. This is the coolest hang out location. They have high end tequilas and whiskeys. They have a walk on humidor!! Hello! I like greasy dark cigars. More flavor. How could you not support the Doc that has delivered half of the county? He is lovable and fun! They even have mouthwash in the bathroom.

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Docs Humidor - Expresso martini in one of their sitting areas!

Expresso martini in one of their sitting areas!

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Hamptons

4.3(169 reviews)
38.0 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.

Based on yelp reviews I decided to stop in for a quick lunch after court. It was a little before…read morenoon so the inside space was pretty empty, which wasn't alarming. The server offered me a bag holder, which scored him points because I do not like putting my bag on the floor (it was a table for two and fit exactly 2 of us). Moving on to the service, it was ok. He wasn't very friendly or welcoming. It was very subtle and apparent in his answers to questions we had regarding the menu. I noticed it but didn't say anything because quite frankly, I just didn't have the bandwidth to deal with it. And because I knew that I would be writing a review of my experience and I would just mention it in the review. The menu was ehhh. It definitely changes because what was on yelp was not what was on the menu yesterday. When asked if there were any specials the server's response was no, what's on the menu is what we have. Point blank period. I had a bowl of the she crab soup. It was ok. I was surprised that the lady who brought it out literally brought a bowl of soup with a plate containing 3 saltines crackers. Size to ratio was way off, so I asked if 3 crackers was it. She looked at me and asked if I wanted more. I couldn't believe it, both the 3 crackers and her response question. It was the weirdest thing. The menu said saltine crackers came with the soup, so I was expecting saltine crackers prepackaged, usually 2 in a pack and a few of the packages since it was a bowl of soup. But nope 3 unpackaged crackers. Smh. She ended up bringing more, maybe 6 total (unpackaged). I had already tried one cracker from the first plate of 3 she brought and it tasted stale, you know how when you open crackers and either don't close the package back properly OR they are just old? That's the taste. I was turned off. However the second plate was better. I also ordered fries, which my assistant ate, and enjoyed, because he didn't see anything else that he found appealing on the menu. We both agreed that this was not a place that we will visit again. Oh and the price, $20 plus tip. I tipped despite his low-key dismissiveness.

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Hamptons - The rafters

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Chicken Green Curry

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The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

4.2(41 reviews)
70.8 mi
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My spouse and I are staying at a local Airbnb in town about five minutes from here and it was a…read morerainy evening so we wanted to grab a bottle of wine or two. I headed to watering can wines and I couldn't have possibly been more pleased with my experience. I expected to walk into a small wine shop, and instead I was greeted in a beautiful open marbled lobby space by two individuals serving tastings and glasses, as well as several tables of happy patrons, chatting, drinking, and snacking. I asked if it were possible to purchase some wine bottles and where that might be located and the most lovely woman I have ever met, Dianne, showed me the old wine shop space, the new space, and the temporary space while the new space is set to be open. I shared my wine preferences with Dianne, who then suggested I try the Merlot that they have at the tasting bar. She and her lovely male counterpart poured me a very generous tasting while telling me about the history of their shop and the wine that I was drinking. I asked to peruse the Merlot section a bit further, and after giving me some time to ponder, Dianne joined and discussed what may be the best option for me. Dianne was incredibly kind and generous in her helping me choose my selection. My spouse and I are happily trying our first bottle and excited to try the other. We plan to return to the airbnb we are at and are equally excited to return to watering can wines and see Dianne again! Hopeful to be able to stay and enjoy a glass on sight next time! (Sorry for the lack of pictures, it was rainy and I left my phone in the car!)

Visited this past weekend with my parents. This place was a perfect rest stop for a glass of wine…read moreto take a break from shopping around Southern Pines. Staff were wonderful and provided excellent wine recommendations. Comfortable indoor and patio seating. The establishment is dog friendly, so we got to see several dogs inside and outside. Parking seemed very available out front. Definitely stop by!

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The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room - Front of store.

Front of store.

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room - Awesome Prosecco from the Wine Cellar...

Awesome Prosecco from the Wine Cellar...

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room - Over 600 wines in stock

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Over 600 wines in stock

Elliott's - Pound cake and vanilla soft serve ice cream

Elliott's

4.2(44 reviews)
1.1 mi

I drove 2 hours from near Raleigh to an old coworker's retirement party. Immediately upon entering…read morethe parking lot, it was getting crowded; that's a great sign! We were warmly greeted by the staff who directed us to a very long table near a buffet-style arrangement. We were treated to several beer flights and signature beers and cocktails. The buffet-style arrangement featured buffalo chicken dip, spinach and artichoke dip, Mac n cheese, baked beans, pulled pork, ribs, and Cole slaw. Pretty much all you could want. Everything, and I mean everything, was top notch cooked to perfection and incredibly flavorful. This was a true 5-star experience for sure. I don't when I'll be back in the area, but when I am, a repeat visit here would be at the top of my to-do list.

Elliott's BBQ Lounge opened in March 2025 at 551 West Lucas St. in Florence, SC, inside the…read morerevamped Seminar Brewing. It's the work of chef Elliott Moss, a Florence native who spent two decades building his reputation in Asheville, where he earned James Beard nominations for Best Chef Southeast in 2013 at The Admiral and again in 2017 as co-owner and pitmaster of Buxton Hall Barbecue. He came home to open this place with local partners Tim Norwood and Cooper Thomas. He's since also been recognized by Southern Living for the Florence spot. The whole hog is smoked over pecan wood in a custom pit right beside the dining room, sourced from local pasture-raised hogs. I had the giant pit-smoked pork steak -- slow-smoked, vinegar-pepper mopped, excellent. Sides were the BBQ hash and rice and the collard greens; the rice and mushroom gravy is also worth getting. Being attached to Seminar Brewing means a full lineup of house beers on tap alongside the barbecue. There are pool tables in the lounge for hanging out after eating, and soft serve ice cream to close things out. A serious pedigree behind the pit, backed up by the food -- whole hog barbecue, a working brewery, and a laid-back lounge setup all in one place.

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Elliott's - The Bar

The Bar

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