From the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park on Lake Hartwell, you can dock your boat and walk a short distance to a variety of restaurants in downtown Clemson, SC. If you would like a restaurant on Lake Hartwell with lake views while dining, try Weinacker’s Fine Dining restaurant in Seneca, SC. In the mood for seafood? Try a steak and seafood restaurant in Greenville, SC. The Clemson Region of Lake Hartwell provides countless restaurant choices for whatever your flavor. Select a city below for your restaurant choices.
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Panchos Mexican Restaurant 111 W. Main St (downtown) Central, SC 29630 864-639-0018 |
Villa Novella 217 W. Main St. (downtown) Central, SC 29630 Villa Novella on Facebook 864-639-0076 Tues. – Thurs., 5 – 9pm, Fri. and Sat., 5 – 10pm Small quaint house, separate bar area, Italian food, indoor and outdoor seating |
Clemson, SC |
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Backstreets Pub and Deli 102 Earl St Clemson, SC 29631 For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. 864-653-7581 |
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Clemson Calhoun Corners 103 Clemson St. (near railroad trestle) http://www.tigergourmet.com/Calhoun_home.htm 864-654-7490 Dinner only, Mon. – Sat. Upscale romantic restaurant with steaks, fish, other entrees, homemade desserts and an extensive wine list |
The Esso Club 129 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson, SC 29631 www.theessoclub.com 864-654-5120 Popular bar in old Esso gas station |
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Griffin’s 864-654-5008 For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. A new addition to downtown Clemson, we miss the Acropolis Restaurant that was located here, but Griffin’s does have a nice bar area, large beer selection and food. |
101 Keith Street Pub and Grille 101 Keith St Clemson, SC 29631 For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. 864-654-2274 Large selection of beer, pool tables, outdoor seating |
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Mellow Mushroom 189 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.mellowmushroom.com/ 864-624-1226 Pizza, indoor and outdoor seating |
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Nick’s Tavern and Deli 107-2 Sloan Street Clemson, SC 29631 For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. 864-654-4890 Extensive deli and beer menu |
Pixie & Bill’s 1058 Tiger Blvd. Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.tigergourmet.com/pixie_home.htm 864-654-1210 For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and Dinner Mon. – Sat. Elegant dining, American, seafood and steak |
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Sardi’s Den 520 Old Greenville Hwy (Hwy 93) Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-RIBS Lunch & dinner, closed Sundays A short drive from downtown Clemson, popular local restaurant, kids welcome, separate bar area, rustic, indoor/outdoor seating, wide variety of food offered, from sandwiches & burgers to steaks & house specials |
Seasons by the Lake 100 Madren Center Drive Clemson, SC 29634 Located at the Clemson University Madren Conference Center by the Walker Golf Course If coming by boat, it’s across Lake Hartwell from the Clemson Marina. http://www.campusdish.com 864-656-7444 Variety of food and alcoholic beverages are served, reservations recommended. |
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TD’s 399 College Ave. Clemson, SC 29631 For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. 864-654-3656 Bar food and drinks in this sports/college bar |
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Tiger Town Tavern 368 College St. Clemson, SC 29631 www.tigertowntavern.com For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. 864-654-5901 Bar food served in this really popular college bar |
Todaro Pizza 105 Sloan St Clemson, SC 29631 Free Delivery For boaters: Restaurant is just a short walk from the public boat docks at Abernathy Waterfront Park. 864-654-3001 Open Mon. – Wed. 11am – midnight, Thurs & Fri. 11am – 3am, Sat 11am – 1am, Sun. noon-10pm Great pizza (whole or by the slice), salads and subs, beer served |
Easley, SC |
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Chiefs Wings & Firewater 5616 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Hwy 123, near 93) Easley, SC 29640 www.chiefsonline.com 864-855-2522 Mon. – Fri. 11am – 2am Sat. 11am – 12am Sun. 11am – 12am Wings, beer, seafood, sandwiches, steaks and pasta |
Fairplay, SC |
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Dutch Maid Bakery 1011 Hwy 59 Fair Play, SC 29643 864-972-9210 Lunch sandwiches |
Elliott’s Fish Camp 315 Elliott’s Fish Camp Road Dock access for boaters Fair Play, SC 29643 864-287-3461 Open Thurs. – Sat. 4 – 9pm, Sun. 11am-2:30pm On Lake Hartwell near buoy T-20: seafood, chicken, burgers, steak, hush puppies and slaw. No alcohol. |
Greenville, SC |
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Addys Dutch Café & Restaurant 17 E. Coffee St (1 block off Main St.) Greenville, SC 29601 Downtown 864-232-2339 Open Sunday, Closed Monday Rustic European Dining, great atmosphere for a meal or just a drink at the really cool bar, many imported beers and wine, a nice place and not really for children. |
Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria 25 W. Washington St. (1 block off Main St.) Downtown Greenville, SC 29601 www.barleystaproom.com 864-232-3706 Hand-tossed New York style pizza, pasta and sandwiches, 200 types of beer (70 taps), casual dining in a 19th century hardware store. Downstairs is okay for kids. Upstairs they have pool tables, dart boards and more taps! |
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Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar 1619 Augusta Rd Greenville, SC 29605 Close to downtown 864-232-4280 Steaks and Seafood in a relaxed atmosphere |
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The Blue Ridge Brewing Company 217 N. Main St. (downtown) Greenville, SC www.blueridgebrewing.com 864-232-hops Food and great beer to have there at the wooden bar, with a meal, or to go in the form of a “growler”, a half gallon glass jug. You pay for the jug once and then you can bring it back to exchange for a full one, then you just pay for the beer. Okay for kids. |
Chicora Alley 608 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-232-4100 This “hidden” upstairs restaurant and bar has a cozy atmosphere. It was recommended to us or we never would have found it. It’s easy to find with the street address. It is close to Falls Park where N. Main becomes S. Main. Older kids okay. |
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The Palms 246 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 800-257-3529/864-233-4651 www.phoenixgreenvillesinn.com/ThePalms Features country French cuisine. |
Runway Cafe 21 Airport Rd Extension Greenville, SC, 29607 http://www.runwaycafegmu.com 864-991-8488 Watch planes and helicopters take off and land, while having a fantastic meal at the Greenville Downtown Airport. |
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Trio 22 N. Main Street (At Coffee St.) Greenville, SC 29601 www.triocafe.com 864-467-1000 Closed Sunday A brick oven café with a very nice atmosphere that is popular for its gourmet pasta and pizza. Okay for kids. |
Wild Wing Café 15 W. Washington St. Downtown Greenville, SC 29601 www.wildwingcafe.com 864-242-9453 Chain restaurant with large beer selection, wings are a favorite here, okay for kids |
Greer, SC |
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Wild Ace Pizza & Pub 109 Trade Street downtown Greer, SC 29651 http://www.thewildace.com 864-879-6900 |
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Pendleton, SC |
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1826 Restaurant 105 Exchange St. Pendleton, SC 29670 www.1826onthegreen.com 864-646-5500 On Pendleton’s historic square Formerly Farmer’s Hall Restaurant |
Islander Pub and Grille 134 Exchange Street Pendleton, SC 29670 On Pendleton’s historic square 864-646-6337 Mon. – Sat. lunch and dinner, live band Fridays at 9pm |
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Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant 133 E Queen St. Pendleton, SC 29670 On Pendleton’s historic square 864-646-5717 |
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The Pendleton Café and Coffees Company 104 E. Main St. Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-7838 Open Mon. – Sat. 7am – 3pm Great coffee and sandwich shop |
Pendleton House Restaurant & Pub 203 E. Main St. Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-7795 In an 1880′s house |
Seneca, SC |
| Weinacker’s Fine Dining 930 Coneross Creek Rd Seneca, SC 29678 864-972-9302 On Lake Hartwell: near buoy COC-12 on the Coneross Creek, go under bridge, turn left into small cove, look for small dock on left. Walk through the woods. Reservations recommended |
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Townville, SC |
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Waldrop’s Restaurant & Store (Near Lake Hartwell’s T-10 and T-20 buoys), walk from Weldon Island boat ramps. 864-287-3958 Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and beer, they also have a store. |
Walhalla, SC |
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The Steak House Cafeteria 316 E. Main St. Walhalla, SC 29691 864-638-3311 Southern style cooking, popular fried chicken |
Willow Room 105 Liberty Lane Walhalla, SC 29692 A fine dining restaurant Open on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. from 5pm – 9pm. |


















