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    Southbound Smokehouse

    3.0 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Angel M.

    The service was good but when we walked in some of the staff was making fun of a customer. Which was very disheartening. After that, the service was great. The food was not amazing. It was very disappointing. I love the location. The back patio area is amazing and beautiful.

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    Susan M.

    This was our first time at SOUTHBOUND and it ROCKED and I mean literally! We arrived at 7:45 and sat by the band area for some easy listening to the MASON JAR BAND. They were on point and played for several hours! It felt like a little slice of Nashville Our waitress, Melanie, was charming and quick with our orders and drinks. We started with chicken nachos which was plentiful and yummy for our 4 person group. Our friends ordered shrimp and grits which they said was delish and they would order again. We had the pork and shrimp tacos which were hearty individually and super fresh. Their BBQ sauces are delicious too (all flavors). I forgot to take photos of our food which is not the norm because we were enjoying the live entertainment and positive vibes all around us. People were dancing by the bar and having a blast. I took photos of the band and bar environment. Pleasantly loud and fun for a Friday night. All staff were wonderful and worked as a team. Could not have a better experience in downtown Aiken

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    Jeremy H.

    We walked over to this restaurant after the Christmas tree lighting at the end of The Alley. This was our first time here and we were extremely impressed. There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating available. There is great music decor everywhere and the staff is great. We decided to sit at the bar and it was busy. The bartenders were awesome and we churning out so many great looking drinks. We tried the New Girl in Town, which is recommended. We got wings and that dry rub was so good. The wings were Smokey and a little sweet. We also shared ribs with Mac and cheese and greens. Those ribs were smoked to perfection. There was only a little sauce on the ribs; however, three sauce options were bottled on every table. This will definitely be a regular spot for me. After we ate, we walked to get icecream at Flannigans. However, we returned for karaoke. I have to say that this was one of the best karaoke experiences I've ever had. The KJ was amazing. The crowd was a lot of fun. There were some great singers and song choices. This place is absolutely great.

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    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I've only been here for lunch ... four times to be precise. I don't come here for the pool tables,…read moreor the atmosphere (typical pool-hall atmosphere) .... but rather for the burgers. I've heard other people say that the best burger in town can be found at "ABC Restaurant", or "Restaurant XYZ". My vote goes to Rays. Their burgers are GREAT. The service is not fast (and I'm being kind), but the burger is worth the wait. I've heard rumors that Ray hails from up north (as do I ... and MANY MANY other Aikenites). I don't know what culinary secret he brought with him when he fired up his grill here ... but I'm a fan. I want to try something other than a burger, but the burger is soooo good, that I don't want to deviate from success. The only reason I didn't give a higher rating is that I'm not a typical "pool hall" customer. .... but OH those burgers!

    After living in Aiken for nine years my lunch buddy and I ventured into Ray's. I had heard, and…read morethere is a sign on the building claiming the best burger around. We were not disappointed! Sammy (Ray) explained that he has his hamburger freshly ground every morning and buys all of his condiments and toppings locally. The burger is a half of pound and perfectly cooked with a huge side of fries right out of the fryer. I have to admit it may be the best burger that I have had in Aiken, or maybe anywhere. The only drawback of the place is that they allow smoking. Based on that I must give it a four star rating. Based on the food alone it would have been awarded the additional star.

    Good Girl Brewing Co

    Good Girl Brewing Co

    4.6
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    We love coming here for great beer and apps! Although their food is really good, too! Family…read morefriendly and lots of talented musicians.

    I decided to check Aiken out last week and made sure to stop by GGB. I really enjoy trying local…read morebeer and figured I'd swing by. All in all, I really enjoyed my visit. They have a great space with plenty of seating, both indoors and out. They have TVs throughout the brewery so watching a game there is probably pretty easy. I started with the onion rings and then went with the double smash burger and I have to say it was solid. They also have a great selection of beers which included several guest taps. My only piece of constructive criticism is that when I got my 3 growlers filled at the end of my visit (because they have good beer and I wanted to drink more later), my growlers were neither sealed nor labeled. For those that don't know, breweries usually label the growlers with beer your ordered and seal it so it doesn't leak. I've only ever run into this once before, it was in Amarillo, TX. I didn't make a fuss about it but it didn't come off as the most professional or polished in that respect. I'd really like to see them reexamine this part of their operation and possibly consider branded labels for the growlers (so that you know what you're drinking) and branded caps (their dog logo would fit perfectly and be a good way to rep the brand). Overall, I had a great visit. But I'll inquire before getting my growlers filled again.

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    Whiskey Alley

    Whiskey Alley

    4.4
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    0.0 mi
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    I was on the fence about going into this place... but vibe was right up my alley. I enjoyed the…read moreceiling fan light fixture electrical thing they had going, very cool invention. Just look up when you enter and you too might be amazed. The place was pretty busy, however the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the offerings. I am Always amazed when a restaurant can keep the menu fresh with specials. My truffle burger was great. A mouthful of flavors which I would expect from a burger. However, I was not a fan of the liquid cheese or whatever it was... it kind of ruined the burger a bit. The eggs were fine, nothing special, you can skip them. The beef, I didn't try because the burger stopped me In my tracks. I will be paying another visit because there are plenty other things I want to try.

    We were last here two years ago & I am pleased to report that things are still amazing. We stopped…read morein for late lunch and tried the smoked trout dip - it was ok - not as blended as I would have liked but great flavor. We followed that by sharing a grilled cheese & crab sandwich that was delish - served with salad so we felt righteous. I tried a special cocktail and it tasted like summer, Wayne had a smoked old fashion & then a rye flight. We had such good service & love sitting at the bar so of we made a reservation for Sunday brunch. For brunch I had a fabulously great eggs Benedict- eggs done just right, not so much hollandaise that it overwhelmed & the ham was perfect. The home fries could not have been better & it all went with bottomless mimosas. Wayne had a French omelette - full of lamb shanks, onions & cheese - he said calling it an omelette didn't do it justice! His was paired with a beer/bloody drink that I think may make an appearance at home. All in all another couple of superb experiences.

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