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Visitors to downtown Hartsville have a lot of choices when it comes to dining. Here are a few favorites:
The Rooster
Indulge in the fun and food of The Rooster and enjoy tasty daily specials, the smell of freshly ground coffee beans and a wide variety of food options crafted from local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and brunch are offered in a hip coffee house atmosphere that represents good times, good people, good drink and good food. The quaint American cafe is vegetarian-friendly, stocked with vegan dishes and offers gluten-free choices for all palates.
Sam Kendall's
Homey and comfortable with an upscale twist, Sam Kendall’s specializes in classic and contemporary American cuisine. Its talented team of chefs takes pride in serving seafood, steaks, house delicacies and mouthwatering daily featured items like veal or lamb. The full-service bar features Kershaw County’s largest wine selection, sure to please the seasoned connoisseur. Be sure to add this popular hot spot to your mandatory stops. You won’t be disappointed!
Blind Pig Pub
The Blind Pig Pub offers a relaxed dining atmosphere with a menu brimming with tasty things for all appetites, big and small. Grab a cold beverage in the spacious bar and nosh on something delicious while you sip, such as deviled eggs or fried green tomatoes with dollops of brisket and pimento cheese. Got hunger? Well, this is the place to bring it with dinners featuring seafood, pork chops, burgers, tacos, salads, pasta and more.
Wild Heart Brewing Company
Since opening its doors in 2021, Wild Heart Brewing has been a beloved fixture on the Hartsville food scene. The brew is expertly crafted and cold and the food is downright scrumptious. House-smoked wings, crisp salads, shrimp and grits, lager-braised collards, burgers and chicken sandwiches and a host of inventive, brick oven pizzas draw the crowds. The kids menu will tantalize your little ones, too.
Bow Thai Cuisine
Noodles and rice and everything nice - that's what you'll find at Bow Thai Cuisine. Spice it up or go mild with all your favorite dishes: curries, pad thai, stir-frys, satays, spring rolls, soups and steamed dinners with lots of fresh veggies. Don't miss the sticky rice with mango for a fabulous ending to your meal.
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