Kounter in Rock Hill, SC absolutely deserves every bit of five stars. The food was delicious, the…read moredrinks were perfectly made, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of character. Our waitress, Brandi (Brandice), was phenomenal -- knowledgeable, informative, respectful, and genuinely happy to be there. Her energy made the entire experience even better. The restaurant itself is deeply rooted in history as part of the Friendship Nine sit‑in location, and you can feel that significance the moment you walk in. It adds a meaningful layer to an already great dining experience. The bathroom was spotless, the prices were very reasonable, and everything from start to finish felt intentional and well cared for. Highly recommend Kounter for anyone looking for great food, great service, and a place that honors an important piece of Rock Hill's history.

Kounter is a modernize restaurant that seems to be a renovation of an older soda jerk counter…read more Friendly welcoming and attentive staff . On the menu for today I chose the Blue plate Special ($23) OG, bacon wrapped meatloaf, swirl potatoes, veggie du jour, stewed, collards, steakhouse, vinaigrette, cilantro Crema. The dish was Tender medallions of meatloaf, wrapped in savory bacon. Topped with a steakhouse vinaigrette, tangy, and savory, which had an amazing flavor by itself, I just wish it added more to the main. Which was slightly bland. Unfortunately, this cilantro Crema had no hints of cilantro. The actual star of the show is the collard greens. The Collard greens has a subtle kick, which is amazing and flavorful, and gives that little extra punch. Hand slammed fries ($5) Parmesan - rosemary dusted, roasted tomato malt vinaigrette. Tasty especially with their house made ketchup, but unfortunately, the fries were a little on the soggy side. And a Blake's cider (5). crisp and refreshing. Perfect for a southern Carolina afternoon. Overall, food was delicious, but could use just a hint of attentions to flavor. I would definitely recommend you give Kounter a try. I would love to come back here again and try some more of their menu. Follow me on Yelp and Instagram @noodlesoupr as I travel the world in search of delicious food encounters.

I just returned from a wonderful, 1st time visit. This place offers wine, it doesn't try to sell…read moreyou. It aims to match your palette. Then you can buy the wine, or not. I regret that I don't remember the host's name, but she was affable, and friendly without going over the top. I had an extensive wine section in my little village store in Vermont, and this was the first time I had the experience that I tried to provide my customers. She aced. Walked away with three bottles. I could see myself spending an afternoon there soon. Definitely a relaxed, quiet vibe. Just what you want in a wine cafe.

One of my favorite escapes locally. Love to grab a glass or two, a bite, a book, and enjoy the…read moreviews. The staff is always so friendly and fun, with great wine and food recommendations, and always enjoy the weekend local bands/artists they bring in too. I almost always leave with a new favorite wine, and usually a bottle or two to bring home.

Stopped in RoCo's on a Tuesday when Brody had soccer training at MM…read more My wife and daughter loved this place and suggested I give it a go. Great beer list and their specials sounded good. Service was on par at the bar. I ordered a Highland Gaelic Ale and I always figure any chicken place can perfect white meat, but the one that can make a plate of dark meat into an enjoyable meal and make me crave for more is a keeper. Well, the squash casserole that my wife recommended was the tasty part of the meal. The garlicky new potatoes tasted reheated and the chicken was under cooked. The price was great but regardless of price I expect a good meal. At a roasting place I expected the chicken to be falling off the bone or at least be cooked to a temperature to breakup the connective tissue and this was the opposite. I ate as much as I could stomach and then I focused on the reheated garlicky potatoes and squash casserole. The squash casserole did rock. Probably try their other location closer to home eventually, but this visit was less than satisfying.

Look, I'm not usually one for the dramatics, but this right here? This is a win for the community…read more The chicharrones are elite. Usually, you get these things and they're either stale or they feel like you're biting into a brick, but these were light. Airy. The seasoning is hitting every corner--it's like they actually care about your taste buds. No grease, just crunch. Then you hit it with the guacamole. It's fresh, I think, it's chunky, and it's got that lime kick that actually makes sense. It's not that neon green paste they try to slide you at the grocery store. When you combine the two, it's a beautiful thing. It's a peaceful transaction. No complaints. No notes. Just pure, unadulterated productivity. If you aren't ordering this, you're just making poor life choices. 10 out of 10.

We were very disappointed in the service here. The only thing we ordered was a wine bottle for $36…read more Our waitress came over, popped it open, and spilled about half the bottle. It was moscotto and looked like it had been shaken because it continually overflowed the bottle, so much so she put it in the ice box to contain it. There was wine on the table, floor, and (of course) the ice box. All she said was "That never happens." No apology, no offer to replace the bottle (we lost at least a glass and a half of wine), and no discount. I decided not to ask for manager purely because we were with friends and I didn't want this to become the "focus." On top of this, however, service was generally bad. We didn't order food, but it took about 10 minutes for our friends to have their order taken, another 20 for food to come out, another 10 for one person's food to arrive (she had a pizza that should've cooked the quickest), an extended period for the offer of the check and grabbing our cards. The only positive is the food seems good (based off of our friends), but that's it. I personally would never reccomend this establishment due to the lack of courtesy and attentiveness.

While Mrs. K. gets her hair done at Ulta nearby, I usually wander over to The Casual Pint, but it's…read morenow closed and I'm genuinely bummed about losing that little routine. This time, I ended up at The Wine Shop just down the way and it turned out to be a great second option, the kind of place that feels immediately comfortable even when you're showing up solo with time to fill. It was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon, but I found a seat at the bar where I was warmly greeted and with a big glass of water set down before I even had to ask. I ordered a glass of the Malbec with an Argentina label and paired it with the pimento cheese that arrives bubbling in a skillet alongside a huge pile of pita wedges that could easily feed two people if you were so inclined. The wine was absolutely excellent, the cheese was hot and spicy in all the right ways, and before I knew it, my phone buzzed with the text that Mrs. K. was ready to be picked up. We'll be back to Ulta soon enough and when that happens, I'll be right here at The Wine Shop, settling in and waiting it out with no complaints at all. [Review 159 of 2026 - 4549 in North Carolina - 25349 overall]

I recently visited Brickwood Restaurant Bar and Terrace and I really enjoyed my experience. From…read morethe moment I walked in, the atmosphere stood out--it's very nice, upscale, but still has a relaxed and welcoming vibe. The service was great. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right throughout my visit, which I always appreciate. As for the food, everything I had was ok. L8ghtThe presentation was nice, and the portions were definitely satisfying. Overall, I had a really good time and would definitely go back. If you're in the Lancaster area and looking for a place with good food, great service, and a beautiful setting, Brickwood is a solid choice.

We were really excited to try something new and different in our small town, and the location is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The ambiance was great -- music playing, decorated for Christmas -- and the atmosphere alone sets nice expectations. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, though we did wait a little longer than expected for our food. Presentation was nice when it arrived. Unfortunately, the food itself was a letdown. I ordered the fish tacos with fries -- the fries were good, but the fish was dry and had very little flavor. My husband and mother-in-law ordered the shaved beef sandwich, and the meat lacked color and taste and had an unappetizing appearance. It seemed waterlogged, as if it had been frozen or soaked in water too long yet it was dry. My son had the BBQ chicken sandwich and said it was "okay," but mostly because of the sauce. We truly wanted to love this place because it has so much potential, but the food just didn't live up to the setting. Sadly, we left disappointed.

Oh. My. God. That's what me and my friend said repeatedly after dining at The Garden Cafe…read morerecently. She was visiting from Maryland and wanted a real southern meal. I have never been but it was suggested to me to take her here. Upon arriving we parked in the large gravel parking lot. There was a beautiful rustic garden area with lots of seating, a fountain with live turtles and hanging lights making this spot a great place to hang out with a drink on a pleasant night. The front of the cafe has lots of amazing items like handmade soaps, honey, syrups, sauces, kitchen utensils and other merchandise. It was fun to look around as we waited for our reservation time to come. Escorted to our table we passed by a bar area that would be nice if you were waiting for your table and could have a drink. The main dining area held a lot of booths with some tables in the middle of the room. I think the booths gave you a certain amount of privacy and also keep the volume low so it was easy to converse with your company. Also on our table I noticed a tag with my name, reservation time and how many was expected. It was held in place with an old style clothes pin. Very cute touch and nice to see how organized they were. Our server was very attentive and answered all our questions about the items we were interested in ordering. We both ordered sweet tea with our meal and they came in what I have to believe were old fashioned jelly or jam jars! It was so appropriate! Also I barely could get my tea down a quarter of the way before she showed back up and topped off our drinks! The tea tasted like it had been sitting on the back porch all day soaking up the sun. It was just the right amount of sweet too! After we ordered we quickly got a basket of warm rolls and butter and a side salad. The salad was very bright and looked fresh and was served with dressing on the side which my friend liked. She ordered the Jereline's Chicken. It was two breaded chicken breasts, served w/ pepper gravy over mashed potatoes. I had a taste of the chicken and the breading was light and seasoned lovely and it was very juicy. I ordered the Pecan Crusted Chicken sandwich, which was fried pecan breaded chicken, lettuce, bacon, red onion on a crusty hoagie roll minus the honey Dijon. My side of fries came in what I would call a strawberry pint container. Too cute! The fries were hot and crispy! The nutty flavor of the pecans with the smokey flavor from the bacon made this sandwich a real winner! Even though the dinners filled us up there was no way we could pass up dessert. Be aware their menu does change as I was looking forward to the creme brulee but was absolutely not missing it after ordering their bourbon pecan pie. It came warm, the crust was flaky and the fresh whip cream really added to the whole bite. My friend was deeply satisfied that she got her southern meal and I couldn't stop saying "oh my god" all the way home. It was just an overall very enjoyable experience.

An aptly named charming and intimate place with an old school homemade gifts and sundries shop at…read morethe front. The food is good, with lots of options for various palates. My first meal there was shrimp & grits, which was great - very flavorful and salty. Another time, I had the salmon with creamy grits. The salmon was firm (overcooked), but the flavor was good. The grits were 10/10. My family had burgers, fried mushrooms, and filet mignon, all of which they said were good. The service is friendly and attentive. I have never had an anything less than a pleasant interaction with any of the staff. Be sure to plan ahead with a reservation. Ours took 2 weeks to get!

Our first time here and we can't wait to come back! The atmosphere is very welcoming with seating…read moreinside and out on the pet friendly patio. Lots of awesome pub decor and the place was extremely clean. McKenzie was our waitress! She was super friendly and efficient. We started with some fried pickles and buffalo wings. Both items came out HOT, fresh, and crispy! They were soooo good! For our entrees, my husband ordered the fisherman's platter and I got the ruben sandwich with sweet potato fries. Again, both dishes were HOT, fresh and cooked to perfection. (Wad super excited to dig in and forgot to take a pic) It's so hard to find an amazing establishment to eat at with amazing food and service but look no further! Go here! You won't be disappointed!

Tomato bisque soup is chunky and sweet-totally inedible. My daughter who lives off chicken fingers…read moreand fries couldn't eat them. The hostess sat us at a dirty table and when I asked for it to be cleaned she just looked at me and walked off. On top of all of that, the food was WAY overpriced, especially given the quality. Will not rerun and do not recommend.

We have dined there twice since their recent opening. First time we ate in the main dining room…read more Beautiful atmosphere, great service and the lobster roll (traditional style with hot butter) was delicious! 2nd time we ate in the bar and we had the owner's steak sandwich. Again, it was delicious and the staff was very friendly. The Garrison has made the bar area light and bright and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

1st visit, absolutely beautiful place and design, very nice staff, service was very good, started…read morewith Ahi nachos and the were great!, our group shared salad, steak Sammy, Maui pizza, meatball Sammy -Steak Sammy, ok, not enough flavor, steak had tough spots - brussel side was terrible, hard as a rock ( good flavor and appearance) -meatballs were very good, roll was great, fries were good -salad was fresh and well done, chicken on it was cooked perfectly -pizza was very good, love the house cheese, and prochutto was great