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my top Simpsonville, South Carolina 📍 recs

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All of the great places to visit in and around the Simpsonville, SC area from a resident(2025). Whether you already live here or are paying our town a visit, these are local parks, restaurants, and attractions to try. Downtown Simpsonville has become...
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Their wings are next level. Fav pizza 🍕 is meatball ricotta
The Slice - Pizza Restaurant in SC
 
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Farm to table elevated Southern Dishes that are always delicious
Stella's Southern Bistro
 
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Perfect place to gather with friends and family to try a bite and brews. Outdoor seating with room for kids to roam and play! If you go on the weekend 5pm and after parking is very limited.
Warehouse at Vaughns
 
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Best service around. Love their cocktails and specialty menu items! This is a go to for our family. Try the spicy Paloma cocktail!
El Cielo Mexican Restaurant & Bar
 
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Great local ice cream spot. Expect a line because the everyone out in downtown Simpsonville comes to grab a sweet bite after eating at local restaurants!
The Ice Cream Station
 
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You will not regret going. You're going to want to try so many flavors and they are alllll delicious. Worth the hype and the price. Try it!!
Mak & Cheesecakes
 
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Walk downtown and stop by for a quick bite and a brew. Sit outside or hop up to the bar. Expect a wait on weekends because the word about this place got out. Great new addition to downtown Simpsonville!
1885 Taproom
 
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Locals have an insider name for this place…Rosie's. If she's there you'll know from the second you walk in. Lovely staff and great place to go if you want a quick lunch or dinner bite. They do move quickly because of how many people eat there daily, ...
El Tejano Mexican Restaurant
 
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This is a great little park in downtown Simpsonville. Little is the key word if you go on the weekend. It gets very crowded. Would recommend trying to go during the week if you can. Perfect for toddlers to pre teens and has a dog park as well!
Gracely Park (Simpsonville City Park)
 
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Hole in the wall local place that's tucked away right off of Main Street in downtown Simpsonville, SC. Feels like family when you go. We sat outside at a bistro table and enjoyed a little cocktail! Great for date night or a place to connect with loca...
Unterhausen The Castle Cellar Pub
 
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Seasonal family-friendly amusement water park with waterslides, pool, lazy river & simulated wave surfing. Located next to a park as well so win-win for a day out!
Discovery Island
 
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Amazing liquors to try along with amazing cocktails topped with an amazing story! People are top notch. A must try if you imbibe!
Contrast Distillery
 
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This was a fun place to visit with friends in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Great location and fun once you get inside, full bar, tables, pool tables. Drop by for a nice hangout or stop in on a theme night including trivia!
Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards
 
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From tea tasting to wine tasting to olive oil and beyond! Great gifts to pick up for a curated welcome to Simpsonville, SC basket. Friendly and helpful staff. Another downtown Simpsonville, SC favorite!
Carolina Olive Oil
 
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Take a stroll down to the front porch in Simpsonville, SC for some vintage vibes and small town feels! Rustic home decor and farmhouse furniture to shop.
The Front Porch Simpsonville,SC
 
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This is our go-to hibachi and Chinese take out spot just a little further down from Main Street in Simpsonville. Don't be fooled by it's location. The quality and service is great.  Order online or over the phone. We have been ordering here for 6 years and have never been disappointed. Noting we have only ever ordered takeout.
Fuji Hibachi Wok & Sushi
 
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Great vibes here for a quiet afternoon pick me up. Love to sit and get some work done in a quiet, ambient space!
Chestnut Coffee House
 
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Another great farm to table breakfast or brunch spot. Service moves fast. Try a juice! Love their breakfast bowls and specials. Always tasty 😋
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