Restaurants in Clemson

Owner Lazaro Montoto maintains a healthy diet, and doesn't believe in sacrificing flavor to do so. That's why he opened Tropical Grille as an alternative to the nation’s preponderance of greasy fast-food dives. Natural light pours from wall-length windows onto his steaming grill, where the smell of sizzling chicken and steamed veggies mingle with the aromatic release of Lazaro's flavor-packed spice rubs. He puts those blends to good use; in addition to spicing up the grill, they also infuse his signature pork, which marinates for 12 hours before taking a trip to the slow-roaster for inclusion in thick sandwiches and hearty wraps.

The Cazbah serves up traditional American and Asian-inspired small plates along with a carefully curated list of wines. Housed in a former feed-and-seed store, it features a chic industrial design with tin ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a rooftop bar that allows guests to enjoy dinner with a view. The Cazbah furnishes those dinners with a menu of between 30 and 35 rotating tapas, including grilled seafood, veggie dips, and comfort-food staples. The wine list is equally varied, making it easy to find pairings for all types of cuisine.

The chefs at Harbor Inn Seafood cast a wide net across America’s vast waters, hauling up recipes for seafood standbys ranging from river-dwelling catfish to Atlantic denizens such as scallops and crab. Undersea eats arrive fried and boiled, taking their place at the table with terrestrial delicacies including juicy cuts of prime rib and filet mignon.

A restaurant with two faces, Corporate Deli and Yia Yia's "at night" aim to sate cravings for Greek flavors at lunch, dinner, and catered events. Deli pros construct 11 specialty sandwiches to anchor lunchtime meals and whip up beef tenderloin hoagies, quesadillas, and melts. Catering brings the in-house recipes to work, weddings, proms, and special occasions, where skilled staff members set up mobile meals. At night, the staff wraps the building in a cocoon of pita to transform it into Yia Yia's, a Greek restaurant that battles hunger with the assistance of succulent kebabs and traditional family recipes made from scratch.

An armory of hookahs launches cool streams of smoke, which meander out onto America's Pub & Grub's open patio. Waitresses tote plates that hint at the comfort-fare traditions of Cajun and European cuisines with fried catfish, shepherd's pie, and other warming creations. Lights dance across the black-granite bar, where cocktails and draught beers mingle with happy chatter or woes about the tin-can-phone industry. Live acoustic tunes occupy the eatery's airwaves on some evenings, and guests croon their favorite tunes during karaoke gatherings.

The Deli at Pelham Falls enlivens mealtimes with mouthwatering breakfasts, hearty sandwiches, and fresh, wholesome salads. Like the nearby wormhole to Manhattan, the deli's menu of tangy Reubens, pastrami on rye, and roast-beef clubs brings an authentic piece of New York City to the local area. Morning feasts of french toast or three-egg omelets greet the day with melty cheese and creamy pats of butter. Along with grilling juicy burgers and amply stuffed sandwiches, the Deli at Pelham Falls equips corporate lunches and gatherings with catered Boar's Head lunches, savory breakfasts, or meaty deli buffet platters.