The 10 Best Restaurants In Easley South Carolina

The town of Easley has played an important role in South Carolina‘s history, and its quaint charm continues to attract visitors from across America. From all-out American buffets to classic family-run eateries, here are Easley’s top ten best restaurants for a real flavor of the South.

Groucho’s Deli

Groucho’s might be a chain, but it’s something of a South Carolinian legend. Harold ‘Groucho’ Miller, who created it in 1941, came to Columbia with the mission to create the highest quality sandwiches. Upholding the philosophy of ‘Fast, Fresh, and Original,’ Groucho’s specializes in subs and salads to sustain you until dinnertime. The range of fresh ingredients is endless — Muenster cheese (ideal for melting), top round roast beef, bologna, turkey, salami are but a few. You can also dip your sub sandwiches in one of the secret recipe sauces: Danish Bleu™ Dip and Roast Beef International Dip™ are amongst the most popular. At Groucho’s, the hungry never leave unsatisfied.

Groucho’s Deli, 6101 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC, USA, +1 864 855 1289

1. The Starving Artist Café

Coffee Shop, Coffee

Founded in 2011, The Starving Artist Café aims to serve the freshest seasonal produce from the heart of South Carolina. Providing a range of vegan and vegetarian dishes, The Starving Artist Café is the ideal spot for a healthy snack or relaxed weekend brunch. Those up for indulging won’t be disappointed as the desserts here are particularly tasty. Supporting the area’s local artists, this cafe and gallery is a relaxed setting for your morning coffee or teatime treat. The Starving Artist Café is also open Friday and Saturday evenings until 9pm for dinner and live music events.

2. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Restaurant, American

A quintessential American diner isn’t the place to count calories, and Freddy’s is where you can really go all out. From hot-off-the-grill ‘steakburgers’ (single, double or triple steak) to chili dogs and combo meals, there’s something for every fast-food whim. Freddy’s is especially known for its frozen custard (ice cream made with egg yolks in addition to sugar and cream), with inventive creations including ‘Dirt n’ Worms Concrete’ (vanilla custard, Oreo cookies and gummy worms) and ‘Hawaiian Delight Sundae’ (vanilla custard, pineapple, strawberry, coconut, and macadamia nuts). Be sure to try the fall special, ‘Pumpkin Pie Concrete.’

3. LongHorn Steak House

Restaurant, Steakhouse

Carnivores name LongHorn as their go-to restaurant for a good piece of steak. Open for lunch and dinner, LongHorn’s prides itself on their quality cuts of meat, lively atmosphere and generous portions. Here you’ll find the best of America’s boldest flavors: crispy jalapeño shooters, sweet chili calamari, and crab and artichoke dip for starters. Meat is where LongHorn really excels with the porterhouse, rib eye, New York strip, flat iron, t-bone – the list goes on. Plus, the restaurant’s specials aren’t to be missed — the renegade sirloin steak and baby back ribs and Oktoberfest mussels are hits of the moment.

Bella Vita Ristorante

The word ‘gem’ is readily used, but foodies confirm that Bella Vita is the real deal. This genuine trattoria offers fine quality Tuscan food in an intimate, family-style setting. The traditional Italian set menu of three courses (you can choose between Earth, Air or Water for your second dish) changes weekly, featuring seasonal produce and authentic Italian recipes. The hospitality is as cozy as the setting, with husband and wife team John and Kelly Dioguardi personally making sure that everyone is happy. Bella Vita is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for dinner, and booking is essential. The restaurant is also a prime location for private parties, meetings or seasonal events.

Bella Vita Ristorante, 119 Gulf Street, Easley, SC, USA, +1 864 859 1499