Elliot's catered an event at our home and I can't say enough wonderful things about the food,…read morehospitality and service. Elliot and Jennifer were both present at the event, setting up and overseeing everything. We also had two server's who made it all so special and we didn't have to worry about anything.

Elliott's BBQ Lounge opened in March 2025 at 551 West Lucas St. in Florence, SC, inside the…read morerevamped Seminar Brewing. It's the work of chef Elliott Moss, a Florence native who spent two decades building his reputation in Asheville, where he earned James Beard nominations for Best Chef Southeast in 2013 at The Admiral and again in 2017 as co-owner and pitmaster of Buxton Hall Barbecue. He came home to open this place with local partners Tim Norwood and Cooper Thomas. He's since also been recognized by Southern Living for the Florence spot. The whole hog is smoked over pecan wood in a custom pit right beside the dining room, sourced from local pasture-raised hogs. I had the giant pit-smoked pork steak -- slow-smoked, vinegar-pepper mopped, excellent. Sides were the BBQ hash and rice and the collard greens; the rice and mushroom gravy is also worth getting. Being attached to Seminar Brewing means a full lineup of house beers on tap alongside the barbecue. There are pool tables in the lounge for hanging out after eating, and soft serve ice cream to close things out. A serious pedigree behind the pit, backed up by the food -- whole hog barbecue, a working brewery, and a laid-back lounge setup all in one place.

AWESOME Music great and people…read moreAmazing. We ate Wings etc which were great. Don't miss it

Excellent live music and good food. But it's very narrow. Come early if you want a seat.read more

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.

My husband and I made a great decision yesterday when we decided to try this place!…read moreHubby wanted sushi, so we picked the tongueburner roll. There's some heat to it, but it's definitely not as bad as I thought it would be. The spice level is still manageable even if you don't like "spicy". The flavors in the roll were so balanced. I loved it! Hubby ordered the hibachi burrito (which he was quite pleased with) and I ordered the cheeseburger chimichanga. Oh my goodness!!! It was like 100 bites of bacon cheeseburger with queso on top! Sooooo yummy!! Our waitress was welcoming and attentive and my cup was never empty. We will have to visit again because we had a few other sushi rolls and menu items on our list!

Queso Need I say more!?…read moreGreat chips Quick and friendly service! Everything was good.

We stopped by while passing through South Carolina during a roadtrip and I'm so glad we did!!…read more Our server **Johnathan** completely made the experience. He was SO hospitable, sweet and genuinely welcoming. He gave great recommendations and did not steer us wrong. These days, it's not always easy to come across service like that, which made it even more appreciated. I ordered the Sunset Blush drink and it was delicious. We also got the cornbread and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST cornbread I've ever had. So soft and flavorful. The brisket sandwich was a little dry (could be because we went during closing) but still had really good flavor. The mac and cheese though... WOW. I am very picky with mac and cheese and most places miss the mark, but this tasted homemade. Easily a 10/10. My husband got the peach bourbon burger and said it was great. The kids ate everything in sight which is always a win...lastly the cinnamon roll cheesecake for dessert... phenomenal!!! Overall such a great experience and I'm really glad we stopped in!

I rarely leave reviews like this, but after our experience at Wholly Smokin' BBQ & Ribs, it feels…read morewarranted. After driving 15 hours on March 21, 2026, my husband and I were genuinely excited to try this place and planned to take our food back to the hotel. Unfortunately, the experience started off poorly and never really recovered. First, parking is extremely limited out front, which is frustrating when you're tired and just want a quick pickup. Inside, things only got worse. The front-of-house staff was shockingly unprofessional. The employee helping us clearly didn't understand her job and had to be corrected multiple times by another staff member--something no customer should have to witness. It created confusion, delays, and zero confidence in our order. We paid about $50 for a sampler, which is not cheap, and yet the same employee argued about giving us the sides because she entered the order incorrectly. If another, more competent employee hadn't stepped in, I'm convinced it would have escalated further. Even then, we never received one of the four sides we paid for. To make matters worse, we were never asked if we wanted drinks to go, and we weren't given plates, silverware, or even BBQ sauce--basic essentials for a takeout order. That's just unacceptable. While waiting, we also watched this same employee tell three separate dine-in families to go sit and wait while she stood there rolling silverware. Completely rude and dismissive. If I had been one of those customers, I would have walked out. This is the first impression customers get, and it's a terrible reflection of how the place is run. Between the disorganization, poor communication, and outright unfriendly behavior, the service was a mess. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the food itself was actually very good. The burnt ends and ribs were the standout--absolutely delicious. But great BBQ can't fully make up for such a frustrating and poorly managed customer experience.

If you love exploring, you have to stop by this hidden gem! Food was absolutely delicious and more…read morethan enough. The lighting, scenery, and creativity is out of this world. On top of all of that, the service was excellent. You should ask for Skylar, she's an amazing hostess! If you're on your way to the beach, or on a business trip like myself, don't hesitate to try this secret, you'll never forget it.

We had such a great experience! The atmosphere is fun and unique, and definitely makes this…read morerestaurant stand out. Our food came out hot, fresh, and delicious, and our server was very attentive and knowledgeable throughout our meal. As a family, we especially loved all of the different areas for the kids to play and explore. Their favorite was the ice cream truck, where they got to pick out their own dessert. It was such a fun touch and made the experience even more memorable for them! Great food, great service, and plenty to keep the kids entertained. We would definitely come back!

Not the same since 2 years ago! Horrible burnt food!…read more Had no wine on a Friday night at 7pm! Juice only cocktails! I treated 5 ladies to appetizers and drinks and all them complained!! Waitress was friendly and pleasant. Just go to a sit down restaurant and have a better experience. You've Been Warned!

I was visiting my son in SC , my homegirl picked me up for food and drinks since I was in town…read more This is a good local spot, we were greeted kindly upon entry. Our bartender Justin was super cool and friendly. There were plenty of food and drink options . You can tell it's a local spot people come to have a good time . Black owned as well, but what I loved most all the diversity of people enjoying their time at the establishment! Now for the food and drinks , I ordered buffalo wings , fries, and fried pickles. They were all so good and fresh! The dipping sauce for the pickles idk what it was but I needed two of em! Drinks just did his thing with the lemon drops. Freshly squeezed lemon to be exact!!! The music was good aswell. Stop in if you can!!

Southern hospitality and tasty food! We stopped here for lunch in between Savannah and Maryland. It…read morewas a great find! Definitely worth going a few miles off the highway. The outside is fun, and available for us since we had our dog. The servers were all very nice and intuitive - we ordered a chicken sandwich with two sides and they split it in half on two plates without us asking. Great service! The food and beer were both tasty! We tried the pub chicken sandwich which was honestly fantastic on its own. I don't really like bacon and I LOVED the bacon on the sandwich. The chicken was also perfectly cooked. The sandwich was overall 10/10. For our sides, we tried the vinegar slaw which was so yummy, crunchy and light, and the Mac and cheese which was baked and tasty! For beer we tried the Goldilocks blonde, high time ipa, tiger blood ipa, and sunset summer ale. They were all yummy and refreshing!

Nice place, good food and service. I ordered a bacon burger and it was delicious. It seemed to be a…read morevery popular place in the area. Clean, friendly staff and nice food options.

Dizzy Crab is the 3rd of these similar restaurants in Florence this one across street from Ollie's…read more Upon entry you immediately see the vibe that is going on here, the waitresses are all dressed in booty shorts w skimpy tops cleavage all in your face, I got immediate Hooter's dejavu. Seating is high top tables around one side and other side is bar with stage at back for musicians or miscellaneous. Waitress tells me music starts at 10 till 2am, one of only places in Florence open past 9pm. The menu has the most variety of two other similar restaurants in Flo, steak, po boy, bag boil, crab, pasta, soup, prices are reasonable. I went with Grouper Po-boy wifey w shrimp/crawfish boil bag. Mine was pretty good , she said hers was too oily but she did eat most of it. Note: plain rice is not a side only rice pilaf for all you rice fans. Bahama Mama mixed drink strong refreshing. 4% charge if paying with credit card, written in small print on menus. I would give it another try or two to sample steak or for cocktails. Not bad, might say a local gem.

A total dive bar, and trust me, I love a good dive bar. Food is all frozen and then fried, bland at…read morebest.

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!