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Trending American restaurant in South Carolina

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Leading monthly increases · South Carolina
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57.4
#1

Mount Pleasant South Carolina

MIX

trending_up+43.0pts
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74.0
#2

Columbia South Carolina

California Dreaming

trending_up+34.2pts
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80.2
#3

Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Margaritaville - Myrtle Beach

trending_up+25.0pts
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#4

Pete's Drive-In

place Greer, South Carolina

trending_up+23.1pts
76.3
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#5

The Sandbar

place Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

trending_up+16.6pts
80.2
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#6

Ruby Tuesday

place North Augusta, South Carolina

trending_up+16.2pts
72.0
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#7

The Beacon Drive-in

place Spartanburg, South Carolina

trending_up+16.0pts
76.2
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#8

Frosty Dog Cafe

place Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

trending_up+15.8pts
72.6
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#9

Stripes Grill

place Clemson University, South Carolina

trending_up+15.3pts
52.4
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#10

Carolina Ale House - Fort Mill

place Fort Mill, South Carolina

trending_up+14.7pts
79.8
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#11

Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary

place Kiawah Island, South Carolina

trending_up+13.8pts
79.4
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#12

The Rooster One Thirty Six

place Hartsville, South Carolina

trending_up+13.3pts
79.7
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#13

The Social Tap and Table

place Centerville, South Carolina

trending_up+12.8pts
65.4
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#14

Beachfront Kitchen and Bar

place Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

trending_up+12.3pts
79.1
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#15

Columbo's

place Seven Oaks, South Carolina

trending_up+12.1pts
74.7
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#16

Napa at Kingsley

place Fort Mill, South Carolina

trending_up+11.7pts
76.5
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#17

The Annapolitan

place North Augusta, South Carolina

trending_up+11.6pts
78.5
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#18

Spice Diner

place Five Forks, South Carolina

trending_up+11.6pts
74.8
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#19

Cook Out

place Lugoff, South Carolina

trending_up+11.5pts
68.8
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#20

Hop Garden on Front

place Georgetown, South Carolina

trending_up+11.5pts
62.5
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#21

HipBurger

place Anderson, South Carolina

trending_up+11.1pts
73.1
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#22

Tanya's Country Cafe

place Socastee, South Carolina

trending_up+10.9pts
65.7
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#23

Carolina Wings & Rib House

place Red Bank, South Carolina

trending_up+10.3pts
74.2
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#24

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+10.2pts
73.0
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#25

Chuck Wagon

place Carolina Forest, South Carolina

trending_up+9.9pts
80.7
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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