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Trending Restaurant in Aiken, South Carolina

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Aiken
Illustrative image: Destination dining room
76.3
#1

Aiken South Carolina

Veg Out Cafe and Bakery

trending_up+10.0pts
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
75.0
#2

Aiken South Carolina

The Honey Baked Ham Company

trending_up+8.4pts
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
77.1
#3

Aiken South Carolina

The Backyard Aiken

trending_up+7.3pts
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More restaurants gaining ground

Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#4

The Wildemount

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+6.7pts
78.4
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Illustrative image: High-end plated dish
#5

Aiken Fish House and Oyster Bar

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+5.6pts
73.0
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#6

The Legends Grille

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+3.1pts
68.3
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#7

Mirin Fusion kitchen In Aiken

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+2.5pts
69.6
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#8

Smoothie Groove

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+2.5pts
66.1
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

Rhumba Rum & Cigar Lounge

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+2.4pts
66.6
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#10

The Feed Sack - Aiken, SC

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+0.8pts
73.7
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#11

Solo Vino Wine Parlor

place Aiken, South Carolina

trending_up+0.5pts
14.2
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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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