Try These 13 South Carolina Restaurants For A Magical Outdoor Dining Experience
Certain types of occasions just call for a magical atmosphere to help set the tone, no? Occasions such as proposals, significant anniversary milestones, special birthday celebrations… you get the idea. Thankfully, we’ve got some of the best restaurants in South Carolina for special occasions with the most magical outdoor settings that would make the perfect choice for these memorable moments.

FR8yard, 125 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302, USA
FR8yard is a live music bar and South Carolina's first fully outdoor biergarten built entirely from re-purposed shipping containers. It has a fun, social type of vibe.

The Silos, 122 Folger Ave Suite A, Easley, SC 29640, USA
Built around decommissioned grain silos, you're going to find unique restaurants and social spaces at The Silos.
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La Parisienne French restaurant and bakery, 233 Chesterfield St S, Aiken, SC 29801, USA
Enjoy macarons, French toast, and more at this charming French-themed bakery.
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Lil Duck Kombucha & Treehouse Cafe, 1119 Methodist Park Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170, USA
Delicious, healthier fare, including out-of-this-world house-brewed kombucha is served at this treehouse restaurant that feels like something out of a fairytale.

Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza, 4840 Forest Dr #20, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
At Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza, you're going to find high energy, made-from-scratch wood-fired meals utilizing thoughtfully-sourced ingredients and craft beverages.

Cru Cafe, 18 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Dine in a charming, historic house and enjoy the refined versions of American comfort food created by renowned Le Cordon Bleu graduate, Chef John Zucker, at Cru Cafe.

Frannie & The Fox, 181 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Located at Hotel Emeline in downtown Charleston, Frannie & The Fox is an Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas and happy-hour drinks in a relaxed, homey atmosphere.

Peninsula Grill, 112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Known around the world for one of its desserts, Peninsula Grill serves elevated Southern fare in an elegant-yet-comfortable atmosphere.
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The Mill Street Tavern, 504 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Breathtaking views of the marshes are a part of the magical ambiance of The Mill Street Tavern's riverside terrace. Here, you can enjoy updated American eats.

Caffe Piccolo, 9428 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, USA
The menu at Caffe Piccolo features Italian selections made from old family recipes and the freshest ingredients.

Frank's & Frank's Outback, 10434 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, USA
Globally-inspired dishes such as Thai Crunch Salad, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Mongolian Pork Chop with Spicy Chinese Mustard Sauce, and more are what you'll enjoy in either the cozy dining room or more casual, candlelit Outback with a garden at Frank's & Frank's Outback Restaurant.

Santa Fe Cafe, 807 William Hilton Pkwy APT 700, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA
The rooftop cantina at Santa Fe Cafe is popular among diners throughout the year, as well as the famous Painted Desert Soup, which is the perfect representation of the authentic Southwestern cuisine found here.

Fishcamp on Broad Creek, 11 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA
Fishcamp on Broad Creek serves Southern-style seafood in a cabin-like space with amazing waterfront views, a fire/oyster-roasting pit, and activities such as bocce, corn hole, and live entertainment, a place where everyone can have some backyard-style fun while enjoying delicious food and gorgeous sunsets.
Which of these best restaurants in South Carolina for special occasions most appeals to you and why? Have you ever eaten at any of these? Share with us in the comments section below … we love hearing your feedback.
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