Interesting store next to the restaurant we were dining at J O'Gradys. Our bartender asked if we…read morehad checked out Under the cover and if not we had not we should. We told the bartender that while walking pass the store we noticed the cats sitting in the display window and wasn't sure if it was a pet store or book store. She explained that they are cats that were up for adoption. The cats were huge but hopefully they will end up finding a good home. If you like romance books then this store is a wonderland full of just about every genre you can think of. All the details were cute the decor had a whimsical feel to it. They offer wine, mimosas and beer at the bar in the bookstore for the girls that like a good drink while reading a good steamy book. We didn't have much time to browse but I loved everything about this quaint little book store. Next time I'm in town I will definitely set aside some time to come back.

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This place is incredible. I always leave the choice of wine and food to what they recommend. The…read moreprogression of how they pair wine and progress it with the food is very skillful. Everything is done well...the rather small menu is thoughtful and interesting. Certainly the best of what Columbia has to offer. Cacio e Pepe with ham and chanterelles is absolutely unmatched.

If you like wine then LD is your place. You don't have to be a connoisseur to enjoy the libations…read moreor atmosphere. The staff is awesome. Accessible location on Main St. Ample bar seating with tables in the back. My bartender Jessica was extremely knowledgeable, making the evening more fun. I had a flight of Cabernet followed by a deeper pour of the one I liked the most. I also had the Biscoff Cookie Butter Crepe which was amazing. They have a food menu and cheese boards but that will have to wait.

Camden had a hidden gem! This was the highlight of my time in Camden SC. Broad and Vine! Cute wine…read moreand tapa spot. This place is like no other. You get a card that's linked to your payment of choice and you can dispense your drink from this cute display of wines from sweet Moscato to a nice Cabernet. The service was great and they walked us through on what to do! The ambiance is so upscale, regal with an artsy. Once you put your card in, The dispensers are set to a taste, have glass, or full glass. And you press the button and the dispenser pours the perfect glass! It's really an experience! The wines are available for purchase and on Tuesdays are half off bottles! I will probably not ever be in Camden on a Tuesday, but if I am, you know where to find me!

The selection of wines is great. They have a good variety of Italian and California wines. Service…read morewas good and attentive and the ambiance was phenomenal. The building itself is beautiful. It is built on an old bank. The system utilized to sample the wines is really cool. Similar to one I seen in Italy. You basically insert a card an select the wine you want, and the machine pours the perfect amount into your glass. Really cool. It is a good way to sample wines before you decide to buy them. We ordered a couple of appetizers, and in my personal opinion they were lackluster. The presentation was not the greatest, especially at the price point. Other than that, it was great. Will return.

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!

People, if you are in this area, do not skip this place. We were pleased to meet chef Ben. He…read moreprovided such an amazing dinner. This guy has talent. Having a restaurant off I-95 we never anticipated would find such a jewel. Our meal was as just simply amazing. Thank you Ben, Mackenzie, and the entire staff at Cork and Barrel. The bartender whose name a failed to get, was also amazing and so friendly. Trust me folks, try this place........

Ok positives first: My server was Hailey; young but…read moreattentive and sweet. Keep it up girl! I decided to try the meatballs because they had no reviews for them and they offer the as an appetizer and also on a flatbread pizza. The meatballs were actually legit! The sauce was flavorful, you could see the herbs; and the same with meatballs. You can see a bit of herb and they were delicious. But why the 2 star review? This is an "upscale " restaurant for Santee, SC. Entrees run$24-$99! But it was BROILING HOT in the dining room. The thermostat on the wall read 85 and 86 degrees F, and I'm fairly certain that's against some sort of health code. Regardless, I was SWEATING. I could only eat 1 of 4 meatballs because I was just too hot to eat. And the women's bathroom was its own level of hell. Like a free sauna, except there's a toilet and a lingering eau de toilet of and it had to be at least 92 if not hotter in that tiny bathroom. I mean, they did have a small desk fan in there trying to help out, but look this isn't a 3rd world country without AC. If that tiny bathroom is that hot, I can't imagine how hot the kitchen is, and that can't be safe for the staff or for food safety. Management definitely needs to prioritize getting their AC up To snuff, ASAP.

Ambiance: small but quaint, European feel. Service: very…read moregood. Order at the counter but folks come check on you. Food: lots of wine selections and really nice looking appetizers! I'll definitely return. Nice place to stop and chat with friends.

Great menu, can sample the wine, and also select your own charcuterie board! Great place to catch…read moreup with friends or for a date! Specials throughout the week and weekend. Definitely coming back! Note-Order at the bar, food will be brought to your numbered table.

Best experience I've had in Columbia, sc!…read more Been to a lot of nice places around the area but this is the best of its price category for sure. Five starts respective to other places. WILL BE COMING BACK! If you want a table, make a reservation! The photos don't do the meal justice :)

Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Just a fantastic Italian restaurant all around in downtown Columbus, SC. I have eaten here twice and loved both of my experience. On my recent visit, I was able to enjoy one of the best Caesar Salad in recent memory, as well as a delicious Mushroom Soup. However, the highlight had to be the Fish Of The Day. The phenomenal Crab Meat Stuffed NC Rainbow Trout had a wonderful saffron, tomato, and fennel broth with toasted fregola. I am quite shocked at how many good Italian restaurants are in this part of SC, but I am certainly thankful that my best option is not Olive Garden.

Wow. Vintage is well beyond their years. A local spot recommended. We took the bait. So glad we…read moredid. The BEST bourbon offering in 50 miles but please don't sleep on their food. Such a balance of people and personalities. All Of us felt welcome. Chicken tacos. Collard Greens on pizza. Who made those?? Erin did and she did it better than anyone you know

Not sure how to define it? I went to the bathroom and when I came out, the bartender ran my card…read morewith claims that I was "nodding off" at the bar. This place is now under new management. It was a little bit of a heated discussion, but I had no issues with leaving with a "Go F yourselves, and I will NEVER be back". If I offended someone while drinking my beers (Smithwick and Guiness), sucks to be then if that is all it takes to be "triggered". If being bored and trying to decide what I want next, or having to pee is enough to get kicked out...well, F@ck them!

A Florence standout worth returning to!…read more As a San Francisco Bay Area foodie, I'm always searching for restaurants that care about sourcing, seasonality and the entire dining experience. Town Hall checked those boxes for me a couple of years ago, so when work brought me back to Florence, I knew exactly where I wanted to eat. I looked at other options first, but nothing appealed to me at quite the same level. Town Hall's farm-driven, Southern-inspired menu, shareable plates and beautiful setting won me over again. And I'm happy to report: the second visit was every bit as memorable as the first. We started with the house-made cornbread and honey butter at our server's recommendation. Be warned: this stuff is dangerous. Hot, sweet and almost cake-like, with that honey butter melting into it. We promptly ordered another basket. Cocktails were equally impressive. I ordered a Sidecar, and when our server asked my cognac preference, my colleague volunteered Hennessy. Hennessy it was--and it made one spectacular Sidecar. For dinner, our server described a scallop special served over a shrimp étouffée-style preparation with microgreens. Sold. I paired that with the wedge salad because, well, I needed some roughage. The wedge came beautifully dressed with blue cheese, tomatoes, pickled red onion and bacon. The scallops were beautifully seared and tender, and the rich sauce underneath made the dish. My dining companions joined the fun with the house-made sausage, another order of the scallops, and a ribeye with French fries swapped in for the creamed corn--a little steak frites moment. Everything landed beautifully. What impressed me almost as much as the food was the service choreography. Our server was knowledgeable, personable and attentive without hovering. There was thoughtful table touching throughout the evening. Our dishes arrived together, and no plates disappeared while someone else was still eating. Those details may seem small, but polished hospitality lives in those details. We were far too full for dessert, so we called it a night--happy, well-fed and already talking about how good everything had been. Town Hall is the kind of restaurant I hope to find when traveling for work: locally driven, interesting food, strong cocktails, beautiful surroundings and service that understands hospitality. Two visits several years apart, and both delivered. If you're in Florence--or passing through South Carolina on your way toward the coast--Town Hall is worth making part of the trip. Life is too short not to eat well, sleep well, travel well and shop well. Get out there and find your next destination.

This place is a real gem. I wish I had found it sooner. A lot of places downtown Florence are…read moreclosed on Monday's but Town Hall was open so I decided to dine in. Wonderful service, got a table right away and waiter came by immediately to take drinks and appetizer order and go over specials of the day. I liked the interior layout and that you can watch the chefs prepare entrees while you dine. That alone can be entertaining if you are dining alone. Reminded me of Ted's Montana Grill. Now for the food..., everything came out quickly. We got the deviled eggs, and New Orleans Shrimp as appetizers and the flavors were amazing. I simply had to use the corn bread to dip up the New Orleans sauce after the shrimp were gone, it was had good! After appetizers I didn't want a large meal, so I got the daily scallops special. It was just the right amount. The scallops were grilled just right, and the sauce (the sauce again!) was flavorful with a mild spice kick to it. Blueberry sorbet for dessert, locally made. Will definitely be back when my travels take me back to Florence.

Main Street Tavern is one of the best spots in Sumter! From the moment you walk in, you feel like a…read moreregular. The bartenders are incredibly friendly and possess the perfect blend of professionalism and personality that makes the whole experience memorable. The food here is fantastic! The wings are absolutely phenomenal. They're perfectly cooked with a great variety of flavors to choose from. The pizza is outstanding with that delicious thin crust that hits the spot every time. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but those wings and pizzas are must-tries! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming with a great local vibe. It's the perfect place to unwind after a long day, catch up with friends, or enjoy some quality bar food and cold craft beer. They offer an impressive beer selection, featuring over 75 different domestic and craft options. One of the things I really appreciate is that it's a smoke-free bar, which makes for a much more comfortable environment. The prices are very fair, and the service is always professional and attentive. Whether you're a local or just passing through Sumter, Main Street Tavern is definitely worth a visit. Great food, great drinks, great people. What more could you ask for?

Tavern on Main is one of the few bars in Sumter that you do not need to be a "member" of. There is…read moreno smoking inside which is nice, and they have a good selection of beers. On the weekends it is moderately crowded with people playing pool and the games the have in bar. Truth or Dare Jenga is always fun. :) The only issue I have with the bar is the perceived cleanliness level. I am sure it is clean, but they have gross old couches in the front area and it always smells a little bit like a restroom. Good place to grab a drink or two after dinner.