Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Lake City, South Carolina

A True Culinary Gem in Myrtle Beach! O.A.K. stands for "One of a Kind," and this place absolutely lives up to the name. From the moment you walk into the sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere, you know you’re in for an elevated dining experience. There's a reason they just became the first restaurant in the area to be recommended by the Michelin Guide! The food is nothing short of masterclass. We started with the grilled octopus, which was cooked to perfection. For the main event, the Pam Seared Chilean Sea Bass with the mascarpone & sweet corn risotto was hands-down one of the best entrees I’ve ever had in my life. Every single bite was seasoned to perfection. Beyond the food, the service was impeccable, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. If you are anywhere near Myrtle Beach and want a dining experience that rivals the best spots in Charleston or New York, do yourself a favor and get a reservation at O.A.K. Prime. Chef Jerrett King and his team are doing something truly special here!

In our 7 day stay, this was the absolute BEST place we visited! The food was phenomenal, the atmosphere was highly energetic, and over all the sunset was beautiful.

Celebrated a birthday there. Excellent variety of food and service was outstanding. Awesome bourbon selection!

Hop Garden is a hidden gem in Georgetown! We went twice in one week (it was that good), sitting in the open air garden room the first time and sitting inside the restaurant by the bar the second time. We went with different groups of friends and between the two nights we ordered almost everything on the menu to share. The menu is creative, the food is absolutely delicious, and the staff was very friendly. I’ve tried 3 of the salads on the menu, and all were fresh, flavorful and unique! Everything was well prepared and seasoned to perfection. My friends said the Bacon Jam Scallops were the best they’ve ever eaten! We also had the Steak Frittes, Pork Dumplings, Shrimp & Grits, Bao Bun Tacos, Wagyu Beef Sliders, Curry Chicken, and Beef Tartar. My husband also went for lunch one day and had a short rib grilled cheese that he is still talking about! They have a nice wine and cocktail menu as well. If you haven’t tried Hop Garden yet, you must add it to your list!