Highest-rated cheap eats in Sumter by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Sumter area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Pizza Lane

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#21. Pizza Lane

- Rating: 2.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Chicken Shack

2 / 21

#20. Chicken Shack

- Rating: 3.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3755 Camden Hwy Dalzell, South Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Chinese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Shrimper

3 / 21

#19. Shrimper

- Rating: 3.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 438 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Twin Dragon

4 / 21

#18. Twin Dragon

- Rating: 3.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4634 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Palace

5 / 21

#17. China Palace

- Rating: 3.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 459 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Osaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

6 / 21

#16. Osaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1284 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Angel's Mexican Restaurant

7 / 21

#15. Angel's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 246 South Pike West Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Teriyaki

8 / 21

#14. Mr Teriyaki

- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 Peach Orchard Road Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mariachi's

9 / 21

#13. Mariachi's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1072 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Bar-B-Que Hut

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#12. Bar-B-Que Hut

- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1380 South Guignard Drive Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Leo's Wings

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#11. Leo's Wings

- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1961 McCrays Mill Road Ste B Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy

12 / 21

#10. Yummy

- Rating: 3.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2561 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Hibachi Grill

13 / 21

#9. Hibachi Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Yucatan

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#8. Yucatan

- Rating: 3.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1316 Broad St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Georgio's II Famous Pizza

15 / 21

#7. Georgio's II Famous Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 344 Pinewood Road Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Tony's Pizza

16 / 21

#6. Tony's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 North Main St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Ginza Japanese Grill

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#5. Ginza Japanese Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 493 North Guignard Drive Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

DeMara's

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#4. DeMara's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2070 Peach Orchard Road Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Sumter Cut Rate Drugs and Coffee Shop

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#3. Sumter Cut Rate Drugs and Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 32 South Main St. Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Gramma's Kitchen

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#2. Gramma's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2210 Peach Orchard Road Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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China Chef

21 / 21

#1. China Chef

- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2073 Wedgefield Road Sumter, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.