Two South Carolina Dining Spots Shine In The South's Top New Restaurants of 2023

Southern Living magazine has been a respected authority on culture and tradition for those residing in the southern United States since 1966. One of the primary areas of focus for the publication has been food, with recipes making a regular appearance through the years. In 2023, Southern Living compiled a list of the 25 best new restaurants in the South for the year, and not surprisingly, two of them are right here in South Carolina.

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CAMP Modern American Eatery has been open in downtown Greenville's Camperdown Plaza since the spring of 2021. The Table 301 Restaurant Group is responsible for this welcome addition to Greenville's fast-growing food scene.

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You can enjoy your meal in the wonderful inside atmosphere with a contemporary, lively vibe, outdoors...

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... or on the rooftop with gorgeous Greenville skyline views, your favorite cocktails, and a tasty bar bites menu.

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CAMP's whimsical, comfort food menu with a touch of global flair is crafted using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farms, and it changes periodically so you could have new choices from one visit to the next. Refreshing cocktails, a curated wine list, and a selection of regional beers pair perfectly to ensure a remarkable dining experience. Pictured here you see Skirt Pinchos featuring marinated skirt steak, garlic aioli, and crispy potato.

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After your entree, have a little something sweet to finish it off such as Mango Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches!

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Pink Bellies opened its brick-and-mortar restaurant on King Street in October 2021 after its owners had captured the hearts of the community while serving out of a food truck.

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The service and ambiance at this Vietnamese eatery are top-notch, but it’s the food that steals the show with unique, delicious flavor profiles.

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The Garlic Noodles are a customer favorite, full of flavor and a good option if you're not sure what to order. One customer said she'd even return to Charleston just for this dish again!

Pink Bellies via Google Reviews

Pink Bellies via Google Reviews

If there's anyone in your party (or perhaps it's you!) who isn't crazy about Asian cuisine or is in the mood for an American dish, there are burgers on the Pink Bellies menu. You really can't go wrong with this option, either! Tip: Get an egg on your burger.

Other menu items include General Gerry's Chicken, Spicy Lamb Dumplings, and more.

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And whatever you decide on for an entree, be sure to save room for cheesecake! I would go just for this.

If you haven’t tried either of these newer restaurants in South Carolina yet, start planning a trip now so you can see for yourself what all the fuss is about! Visit the CAMP Modern American Eatery website and the Pink Bellies website for additional information including a complete menu.

Make it a day trip or book a Vrbo and spend some time over a weekend exploring more of each of these wonderful cities. Each of them offers plenty of fun things to do while you’re there.

Which of these two cities would you choose to visit if you could only go to one of them? Have you eaten at CAMP Modern American Eatery or Pink Bellies yet?