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    Beyond the Bull

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    ModerateNew American

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Mixed greens

    We had been looking forward to trying this place. As a foodie and someone who loves to cook, I love the 'clean' approach to food. When we got there, the only other diners were leaving. It was strange to be in an empty dining room. We were promptly seated. It was very disappointing to find out the item on the menu I was looking forward to was no longer available. When there are not many main courses on the menu and two are 'no longer on the menu' (that's what we were told) it's pretty shocking. The other item not available was my second choice to boot. (Quail and rack of lamb were the two). So, I opted for my third choice, the wild boar osso bucco with chipotle lime sweet potatoes and also a small mixed greens. My daughter got the lobster flatbread. I also got a glass of Sangiovese. We were asked if we wanted everything to come out at the same time and said yes. Our beverages came out promptly and we waited by ourselves until our food was ready. It was kind of eerie being the only diners. The room was very simple which was fine, though the chairs were not very comfortable. Everything came to the table t the same time. The greens were fresh and beautiful. I dressed them with simple oil and cider vinegar and a little salt and pepper. My daughter's lobster flatbread was very well seasoned and good but not exceptional. The lobster itself was perfectly cooked. My osso bucco was very disappointing however. It came to the table lukewarm. The boar was cooked beautifully, but the sauce was bland. The lack of seasoning was shocking. Thank goodness for the peppery raisin salsa to add some flavor. The olive tapenade that also came with it was tasty. The chipotle lime sweet potatoes were very disappointing as well. They were overcooked and mushy. The seasoning was much more subtle than I expected. I was expecting a flavor punch and it was not there. Maybe I was just expecting too much. In my opinion the portion of potatoes was extremely large. I can't have that many but it still seemed like the potatoes dominated space on the plate. The wine list was small but there were good options. The sangiovese was very good and the pricing was very reasonable. The service was excellent. It was nice that the chef came out to talk with us, but I was uncomfortable saying anything other than everything was ok. Ii told her honestly that I can't have that much carb, and she did offer a different side. But it's my dietary limit that restricts me so that's completely unnecessary. Overall it was very underwhelming, especially after the exceptional meals we had earlier during the weekend. The drive to and from was extremely beautiful a the lakes/area are breathtaking.

    Lobster boil.. so fresh and amazing
    Laura S.

    Lobster night was incredible. My husband had the boar sausage and it was delicious. Get the pot de crème. Mine olive oil rosemary was perfect. As well as the chocolate

    Lamb Shank entree, Elk Osso Bucco entree, Quail Entree. Excellently prepared, delicious.

    Warm greeting, friendly, efficient, attentive service. Chef visited each table. Well prepared plates, delicious, interesting. Pleasant dining experience. We will return.

    The menu at Beyond the Bull is AMAZING AF!
    Carol J.

    We relied on Yelp reviews to choose a dinner spot near Lake Keowee in Oconee County and we were not led astray!. Seriously, I cannot remember when I've been so blown away by a menu! It was only topped by each and every dish that we tasted. To start, GET THE BREAD! It's $4.50 for about five slices of 12-grain, olive oil, sea salt, and garlic drizzled bread that will make your eyes roll back in your head. We started with a glass of wine and a craft beer from an impressive list. The bread made us woozy with gastro delight, but reading the story of the restaurant and Chef Angela Bell made us realize that CLEAN EATING can be over-the-top delicious. Our party had the duck cakes (like crab cakes, but duck), blueberry-ginger chicken salad, wild boar sausage, lamb shank, and tuna Niçoise salad, sides of crunchy Brussels sprouts, lime cilantro sweet potatoes, warm potato salad, plus homemade sauces and salsas made for an incredible meal. Finishing it off was a choice of rosemary or dark chocolate with espresso salt pots de creme, and we rolled out of there five VERY satisfied diners! Before we left, though, we made reservations for tomorrow night to try the bison short ribs! This cute converted house restaurant is off the beaten path, but it is so worth finding it. Chef Angela came out and chatted and signed the cookbooks she authored that we bought on the way out. If you are in CLEMSON, SENECA or anywhere near, make a reservation and GO! Open for dinner only on Thursdays through Sundays. UPDATE: We came back again to get the bison short ribs and OMG they are amazing! We also tried the coleslaw which is perfectly seasoned with no mayonnaise. The short ribs fell off the bone with the most beautiful seasoning and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This time we also bought a loaf of the amazing bread to take home. At $7.50 a loaf frozen, we can pretend to be back in Beyond the Bull one more time. I'll never come to this part of SC without coming back to what is now what I believe is the best restaurant in SC!

    Duck cake with Louisiana bbq sauce
    Commila H.

    We happened upon this little gem by my trusty Yelp app. I never would've seen this place on our regular routes. They are a comfortable hidden place with an upscale menu for experienced palates. They have an assortment of items from lobster rolls to bison short ribs. We opted for the lobster roll and the sliced chicken both in naan bread as well a duck cake from the appetizer menu. We topped off the meal with a chocolate pot de creme sprinkled with espresso salt. Everything was delicious!

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    We had the seafood cakes that was excellent and the wine was reasonably priced. Will definitely return.

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