Highest-rated Restaurants in Florence, South Carolina by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Florence, South Carolina by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Florence, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Victors

- Rating: 4.0/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Jumping J's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 898 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Seafood, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Southern Hops Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 911 South Sunset Acres Lane Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Breweries, Beer Gardens, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Groucho's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725A West Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Yummy Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 South Cashua Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pho An

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1914 West Lucas St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Starfire Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 West Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Flavors of India

- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 East Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Margarita's Family Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 2nd Loop Road Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Long Grain Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 West Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Stefano's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pizza Mio

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 250 North Beltline unit 30 Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Margarita's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 Woody Jones Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Tasty Crab House -- Florence

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Woody Jones Blvd. Unit A Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Buc-ee's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3390 North Williston Road Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Gas Stations, Barbeque, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Wholly Smokin' Downtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 South Dargan St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Vallarta Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 944 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Town Hall

- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. King Jefe Taco Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Waffle House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 West Radio Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. D'Z Pit BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5248 East Old Marion Hwy Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Rebel Pie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 804-C 2nd Loop Road Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. El Agave Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 147 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Buddy's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2519 West Palmetto St. Ste B Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Jazz on Dargan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 137 North Dargan St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars, Jazz & Blues
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Tubb's Shrimp & Fish Co.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (702 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Second Loop Road Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Comfort Food, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Salsa Y Limon Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 914 South Cashua Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Julia Belle's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2106-50 West Lucas St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Sandwiches, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp