Restaurants in Ridgeland SC
Restaurants in Ridgeland SC run to fried seafood, taquerias, a milkshake diner and slow-smoked barbecue: easy stops off I-95 and a short drive from Sun City.
Ridgeland is a small town, and most of its restaurants are local: a few family-run taquerias, a seafood house that has fed I-95 travelers for years, and a diner known for its milkshakes. The restaurants with a Ridgeland address split into two groups. Main Street, off Exit 21, is the town itself. SC 170, about 25 minutes east, is closer to Sun City and Okatie than to downtown Ridgeland, and the barbecue, the breakfast cafe and the Riverwalk restaurants are there.
Ridgeland SC Restaurants on Main Street
Everything here is within a few blocks of the Exit 21 interchange, which makes Main Street the easiest meal stop between Savannah and Charleston. Fiddlers draws the biggest crowds; the diner and the taquerias are quicker.
Fried catfish, scallops and shrimp with hush puppies, in big portions. A small local seafood house at 7738 W Main St.
A cozy diner for burgers, chicken sandwiches, desserts and milkshakes, with outdoor seating. 7752 W Main St.
A family-run taqueria for tacos and fajitas, with vegetarian choices and low prices. 7715 W Main St.
Tacos, fajitas and quesadillas with fresh chips and salsa, a bar and outdoor seating. 8084 E Main St.
Pizza with a lunch and dinner buffet and a salad bar. 8196 E Main St.
Specialty and seasonal coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches in a handsome building with seats inside and out. 8026 E Main St.
A seafood market that fries to go: whiting, flounder and shrimp, plus fresh seafood and oysters to cook at home. 572 S Green St.
On Jacob Smart Boulevard (US 17)
Mexican food and a full breakfast: al pastor and birria tacos, breakfast burritos and a long menu. 11382 N Jacob Smart Blvd.
Near Sun City on SC 170
These restaurants are on Okatie Highway (SC 170) and Riverwalk Boulevard, in the part of Ridgeland that reaches toward Sun City Hilton Head. For more places to eat on this side, see our Sun City restaurants guide and the Okatie guide.
Ribs that fall off the bone, pulled pork and smoked turkey, with mac and cheese and cornbread. 2915 Okatie Hwy.
A sit-down seafood and grill menu with a Mediterranean lean: eggplant parmesan, lamb chop lollipops and grouper. 149 Riverwalk Blvd.
Tacos and tequila in a striking room: chimichangas, street tacos, ceviche and margaritas. 51 Riverwalk Blvd.
Breakfast and lunch: creamy grits, biscuits and gravy, omelets and a chicken Caesar wrap. 2633 Okatie Hwy.
A family-run taqueria with house-made tortillas and street tacos. 2961 Okatie Hwy.
More Nearby
Ridgeland, SC, the Jasper County seat on I-95: things to do, Main Street restaurants, the 29936 zip code, drive times and homes for sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants in Ridgeland, SC?
Fiddlers Seafood Restaurant for fried seafood, Eats and Sweets for burgers and milkshakes, Taqueria Rocio and Alchile for Mexican food, and Pistol Jo’s on SC 170 for barbecue are the most-reviewed.
Where can I eat in Ridgeland off I-95?
Take Exit 21 onto Main Street. Fiddlers, Eats and Sweets, Taqueria Rocio, Alchile, Pizza Bella and PJ’s Coffee are all within a few blocks. Roxy’s is near Exit 22 on US 17.
Is there a coffee shop in Ridgeland, SC?
Yes. PJ’s Coffee is on East Main Street, with pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
Where can I get breakfast in Ridgeland?
Roxy’s on Jacob Smart Boulevard serves breakfast with its Mexican menu, and Half Day Cafe on SC 170 is a breakfast and lunch cafe.
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