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Our Favorite Farm-to-Table Restaurants in South Carolina

It’s hard to beat Southern food, but it’s even harder to beat the fresh offerings of these farm-to-table restaurants.

Stono Market & Tomato Shed Café

Right outside of Charleston is a “real farmer’s market” serving up meals made from their own organic produce. Located one island over on Wadmalaw, their farm grows all of their produce along with preservative-free shrimp that they catch with their own trawlers.

The Flipside Café

Comfort food is Flipside’s specialty, focusing on locally inspired dishes for everyone to enjoy. Located in downtown Fort Mill, the Flipside Cafe does farm-to-table right.

The New Moon Café

The spot for local food in Aiken is the New Moon Cafe. Not only does it offer some of the best coffee roasted in-house, but the food is also made with the best ingredients the Southeast has to offer.

The Farmer’s Table

Bringing the local food movement to Spartanburg is the Farmer’s Table. Family owned and locally sourced, the Farmer’s Table offers the best sustainable and seasonable options.

Grits and Groceries

In the small town of Belton is a farm-to-table restaurant with big flavors. Grits and Groceries tailors their menu to the local produce available to them, creating a diverse menu year-round. Acclaimed by Gourmet and Southern Living, we saved the best for last on this list.

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Y’all want to eat here-oh mercy, you truly do. Two New Orleans trained chefs own Grits and Groceries, they grow their own vegetables and use a local dairy to offer you “real food done real well.” Besides, I just don’t know where else y’all will find deep fried deviled eggs?. (swipe to see menu photo2) Joe was pastry chef for Emeril Legasse in New Orleans and Heidi at the helm at Elizabeth’s. But these two Carolinians wanted to come home to raise their son, so what’s a big city chef to do? Find an old timey meeting spot on the hind end of nowhere and set up a kitchen, that’s what. Your GPSwill whirl and spin, so look at the road signs in 3) just past the 15 foot chicken in the parking lot. It’s at Saylor’s Crossing, you know, just three miles east of Ebenezer Crossing— giving y’all these location tips because I wouldn’t want y’all to miss out on Joe’s Homemade Sweet Corn ? Ice Cream 5). #southernroadtrip #southcarolina #gritsandgroceries #southernfoodways #southernfood #yallcome

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The Best Family Farms in South Carolina

Featured Image: Chattooga Belle Farm

From mountains to oceans, South Carolina’s landscape has historically provided us with plenty of crops and animals to produce some of the freshest local food in the country. It just so happens that these five South Carolina family farms produce some of the best farm-to-table products that you could ask for!

Chattooga Belle Farm

In Long Creek, this beautiful farm boasts over 20 unique fruits for you to pick, grazing cattle, an in-house distillery and 138 acres of rolling hills. You can also visit Belle’s Bistro at Chattooga Belle for an unforgettable meal. Whether you’re just visiting or using the farm as a venue for a wedding or large event, this quaint farm is one of the best that South Carolina has to offer.

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider House

The “Home of Everything Apples” is located in York, South Carolina and is a family-owned boutique orchard and cidery in York. Visit for the always fun experience of picking your own apples or try some of Windy Hill’s award-winning hard cider!

Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens

Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens have been growing crops for over three centuries. With varying produce based on the season, year-round you’ll find amazing produce from peaches to tomatoes right in Mount Pleasant. Locals look forward to picking their own strawberries at Boone Hall every year!

Legare Farms

Legare Farms has been a family-owned operation on John’s Island for 291 years. Since 1725, they’ve worked to provide local products. All year round, this farm is worth the visit with animals you can sponsor, a beautiful pumpkin patch in the fall, and the freshest foods. Legare Farms’ bacon salsa is a must-have.

Split Creek Farms

This Grade A goat dairy farm is great for produce but even better for the animals. With about 350 in Split Creek’s goat herd, visit this farm in Anderson for all your dairy needs. For the sweet tooth, Split Creek’s award-winning goat milk fudge will be enough to put this South Carolina family farm at the top of your list.

Cahill’s Market

Cahill’s Market is a true family farm, growing their produce one row at a time and bringing it straight to you in some of the best meals you could ask for. Stop by Bluffton to visit Cahill’s Chicken Kitchen for some of the South’s best fried chicken and collards.

Visit any of these farms and you won’t be disappointed, leave with a memorable experience while supporting South Carlina family-owned businesses.