We have been here quite a few times. The food is always tasty. The service is prompt without being overbearing. We have sat in both the bar and restaurant area and both are nice. Sometimes the food doesn't come out real hot but it's always busy. Will continue to go to this place. read more

Best Restaurant In Orangeburg! Great Atmosphere! Great Menu Choices! Fresh Fruit & Vegetables!

Great local spot with friendly service. Great ribs and fried shrimp as well as steaks. The chicken quesadilla is also a yummy appetizer.

I was greeted immediately. Friendly waitress. Ordered the burger with grilled onions, no mayo and with sweet potatoes. Came with mayo. Waitress immediately offered to get it remade. Tasty baby awesome onion, good burger. I have never been to Orangeburg, no future trips planned, but positive experience here today. read more

Had the club sandwich and French fries. French fries where soggy, club sandwich had very little meat. Would not go back, appeared to be older clientele with no remaining taste buds who enjoyed. read more

Service was very very slow Waitress nice but kitchen extremely slow. Still waiting after 40 min read more

First and surely only visit. I sat at an empty bar and the bartender was nice without being overly friendly. I ordered the Chestnut Sampler. It was a ton of mostly underseasoned food. The best part was the ribs, but I don't think I've ever had baby back ribs that were that thin. After I relinquished my half eaten plate, I saw the manager come out with a small plate of shrimp and talk to the bartender. I saw her say that this was the shrimp for the sampler. I forgot there were supposed to be shrimp on the sampler!! The two of them talked for a minute, then she turned around and went back into the kitchen with the shrimp. When he brought me the check, he never said a word about the shrimp.... And yes, they charged by the whole price. Shame on you. read more

First of all Jay at the bar is 10 stars. Overall though I gotta give this place 4 stars. I frequent the chestnut but I always leave slightly disappointed. I can't put my finger on it. I think it's because I want the food to be better than what it really easy. Specifically, the steak. Don't get me wrong, it is good. I just have high expectations for a steak I suppose. 4 stars it is. But Jay, you get 10! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Some of the best seafood I have had. The fried shrimp and oysters are amazing.

Ask for the free croissants, you have to ask, otherwise they withhold them. We need to get maximum value when ordering.

Excellent food and service. Stopped here for dinner on our way south. My husband had the oysters. And I had the chicken salad sandwich. Their crab bisque was some if the best I ever had. We sat at the bar and got great service from Jay! read more

The food here is really good but what keeps me coming back is the customer service! The wait staff and the bar staff are great. The evening bartender Jay is an absolute hoot and remembers his regulars names and favorite drinks. I'm fairly new to the area and I've already been here three times. read more

Nice restaurant with steak & seafood selections. Separate bar & outdoor area. Reasonably priced

Absolutely amazing food! Not one part of our meal was bad. We are just traveling through but next time we are close to this place we will definitely go. read more

If you're looking for a nice place to dine...great atmosphere and so forth, keep driving I26 EAST OR WEST! This place is the worst.

One of the best local place to eat in this area. Staff are super friendly. Had the blacken salmon that was cooked just right. The complementary crescent with honey drizzle was a very nice touch. read more

Chestnut Grill - Bar area - American Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

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The food is pretty awesome and I truly enjoy the atmosphere. A great place to take a family.

Whether it's jeans, cars, or restaurants, everybody has their reliable standbys. It's usually not the fanciest, nor does it stand out--it doesn't stir passion, yet it's does the job well and you can trust it. That comfy pair of jeans, that car that won't turn heads but always turns over, that meal you just ate that's keeping you alive but... what did I order for lunch anyway? Anyway, that's the Chestnut Grill. It's good enough, but it's not out to wow you, and I say that with warmth in my heart. Service is friendly and attentive (I've eaten here about 5 times with no issues). They have fair prices for standard American food (think Denny's without the pictures on the menu). Daily specials often include a seafood option. They even have spumoni, which is kind of a curve ball to the menu. While you won't find many vegan options, the cook will prepare custom dishes for a particular dietary need. I often get a slightly sleepy feeling after eating here, I suspect there may be some MSG flavor enhancement sprinkled here and there. It's cozy, unpretentious, and has a local flavor. You can bring your folks here, catch up with your friends, or have a casual business lunch. read more

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Went for lunch today hostess was out front but took off and I waited for long time. I finally just left

My food was very good however my husband said his was salty. The service was excellent (we sat at bar) - friendly and fast.

It's a good place for older locals. It's clean, well-kept, and had an attentive staff. The food was fresh and well prepared, but lacking flavor. Well-stocked bars but only two beers on draught. read more

Wanted to give them a second chance tonight, wanted some clam chowder. The clam chowder is amazing here. My ultimate favorite! Walked in asked for bar area, was told no tables available . So we waited. Another family aprox 15 minutes later walks in, ask for bar area. Hostess comes back yes we have a high top available. We ARE STILL SITTING!!!!!!!!!. Clearly I asked to speak to manager and was given the option of being seated immediately. NO thank you! 4 months ago the same thing happened! read more

I got the Teriyaki Chicken breast with rice, broccoli, and sweet potato fries. Everything tasted great. The fries were cooked perfectly and had a nice maple flavor. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Chestnut Grill - Teriyaki Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries and Broccoli w/cheese - American Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

The wait staff was really very attentive and helpful. Would rate the food as good but overpriced. Orangeburg SC is not what we would call a city full of excellent choices for restaurants. You would have to go to the Savannah GA area, the Bluffton/Hilton Head SC area or Columbia SC to find a varied but excellent places to eat. We believe there are at least 3 places to eat better than the Chestnut Grill in Orangeburg. We will try this restaurant at least one more time to ensure our initial opinion is correct. We think everyone should not be judged by one night out to eat. read more

I have eaten many a great meal here. Great locally owned restaurant with a varied menu. The fried shrimp and oysters are as good as they get. Just like being at the beach. There is cajun seasoned blackened ribeye with fried shrimp that is the perfect meal. Daily specials are always great. Every town should have a treasure like this. read more

The food, service and ambient were incredible. I had the clam chowder, loaded potato and prime rib. Waitress was attentive and the food came out as ordered. There is plenty of parking and many choices in the menu. If you in the area or passing thru, pay this restaurant a visit, you will enjoy a delicious meal. read more

Chestnut Grill - Prime rib and loaded potato(bacon, butter and cheese) - American Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

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Found this restaurant by chance. v Visiting Orangeburg from Columbia, decided to stop and I am happy that I did. OMG that blooming onion, along with the rest of my meal, was fresh, hot and A.W.E.S.O.M.E.. The dipping sauce, sheer greatness. Also the delicious dressings for the salads, all homemade. Large chain restaurants take no pride in the goodness of preparing homemade items. I have found a new love and it's name is Chestnut Grill. read more

The service stood out, it was awesome. I had a blackened chicken salad and it was good, the fruit bowl was fresh and seasonal. Not a fan of the sweet potato fries, but the baked potato was good with all the fixins. Also the sampler platter with the buffalo wings was delicious. Overall nice restaurant. If in Orangeburg give this place a chance. read more

I can only review the chicken salad. But I rate it an 4 and this is with almonds. They do have a version without almonds but it goes pretty fast. read more

Fantastic food with great service. I have been eating there for years. My favorite is Clam Chowder. It's made fresh daily.

Call before you go and pray someone answers. Menu looks great. Called at 8:15PM to see if we could sit-in or get carry-out, someone answered said "please hold." 10 minutes later still on hold, so we drove to the restaurant arriving at 8:29PM. As we walked to the door a server was standing there and flipped the sign to "Closed," right in front of us. I tapped on the glass door and said, "your sign and website say you're open until 9PM, why are you closed?" The server responded, "It was a slow day and the manager decided to close early." He turned and walked away. Clearly they don't need our business! read more

Great atmosphere for families and groups. Usually has a great special and the bar has something running too. Lunch special is one of my favorites with decent plate sizes and quick serves. read more

Absolutely amazing! Service was great... seafood was super fresh... very impressed and the cost was right on! read more

Chestnut Grill - Seafood combination Scallops and crab cake... delicious! - American Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

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Excellent meal. Waitress was Roxanne A. who appeared to be the only server on duty for a busy room. She was awesome, efficient, personable and professional. She made our family of 6's lunchtime dining most enjoyable. read more

I would really like to do something nice for this company; it deserves 100 stars. My boss had dinner here while on a business trip and seemed to have lost his wallet (it fell out of his coat). Margie at the restaurant was the sweetest person and did all she could to help us, with me in Los Angeles on the phone and my boss in an airport 40 miles away trying to board a plane without anything. Margie really came through and went out of her way to make sure my boss' wallet arrived safely. She went to the UPS store, packed the wallet securely, called us to confirm and sent us a confirmation number and checked in after my boss to see if he gotten through the airports alright. The customer service here is therefore unbeatable. This place deserves all the business and praise it can get. It truly came through for us and that alone makes it unbeatable. read more

found this place on Yelp. Service was great chicken salad amazing, Clam Chowder and crab cakes wonderful. Fresh food ! we will be back! read more

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Day 1 of road trip vacation food! DINNER: We decided stay in Orangeburg, South Carolina over-night before travelling to our vacation destination in North Carolina. We asked the staff at the Marriott where they recommended eating. Since it was later in the evening, a few of the mom and pop places that sounded good had already closed. So we chose another spot with some help from Yelp. The Chestnut Grill. This restaurant serves fresh made croissants drizzled with honey to start your meal. Mmmm, fresh, warm croissants! I ordered a crab cake with a side of broccoli (since I wanted to share my dad's combination). My mom ordered shrimp and scallops with sliced squash and zucchini. My dad's combo included ribs, beef skewered with potatoes and peppers, broccoli covered in a cheese sauce, chicken strips and fries. The child, of course, had chicken strips...with apples this time. You can find more information about this restaurant on Yelp or at ChestnutGrill.com. They are located at 1455 Chestnut St, Orangeburg, SC 29115 (Phone: 803-531-1747) read more

Glad I found this place. Drinks were excellent and the waitress and bartender were friendly, welcoming and just great as far as their service. Food was good and cooked just right. I had the prime rib and was very pleased. The bar has a great selection and I enjoyed sitting there chatting. Thank goodness for this place, I was losing hope in this town as far as dining goes. No doubt I will return since I'm here until November. read more

Depending on the direction which you arrive determines whether or not you must search to find the entrance driveway (A bit of tree trimming is required). Walking into the establishment, your automatically drawn to the hand painted art for sale in the lobby where I sat for fifteen minutes for a table. The hostess was very kind and assured the waiting customers of the potential waiting time. Upon being called and led to a corner table I noticed the business of the wait staff had taken its toll on cleanup during the rush. All in all the service was very good and the chosen meal a delectable delight. I recommend calling in advance if pushed for time. read more

Chestnut Grill - Teriyaki Chicken breast with sweet potato fries and sesame rice. Not forgetting the garnish. - American Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

Over priced. Upon entering we were very poorly welcomed by the owner or the manager. Wait staff poorly distributed table loads and clearly food was being dispersed from the kitchen before soups and salads. We ordered a bottle of wine and it was not opened at the table, waiter set glasses & wine down and walked away. The manger/owner (?) (unknown)elderly man, served the appetizer with the same disdain as he welcomed us upon entering the restaurant. Surprisingly the appetizer of fried mushrooms was the best part of the whole experience. We would not recommend this restaurant or patronize it in the future. We just wasted $100 on a very mediocre meal. read more