Food and drink
Local places worth the drive in Hartwell, Lavonia, Anderson, Clemson and Seneca.
For places you can reach by boat, see the boat-up list on the Explore page.
Georgia side 3
329 Bar & Grill GA Call ahead
Downtown Hartwell bar and grill known locally for ribs.
Downtown Cafe GA Call ahead
Depot Street restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Italian dishes.
Southern Hart Brewing Company GA
Downtown Hartwell brewpub that hosted HartOberFest music in October 2026.
South Carolina side 7
J.R. Cash’s Grill & Bar SC Call ahead
Seasonal lakefront grill at Big Water Marina with a rooftop lounge.
Sole on the Green SC Call ahead
Madren Center restaurant whose patio overlooks the Walker Course 18th hole and the lake.
The Esso Club SC Call ahead
Former 1930s gas station turned Clemson bar and grill, known for chicken tenders and game-day crowds.
The Galley Restaurant & Nami Sushi Bar SC
Year-round steak, seafood and sushi restaurant at Portman Marina with boat docking.
The Grill at Clemson Marina SC Call ahead
Open-air casual grill reachable by car or boat, open Friday through Sunday.
The Overlook at Chickasaw Point SC Call ahead
Public restaurant in the gated Chickasaw Point golf community clubhouse; visitors check in at the gate with ID.
Traditions on the Lake SC
Lakeside Lodge’s restaurant with a large patio facing Clemson, open Tuesday-Sunday with weekend brunch.
Checked against each business’s own site or listing in November 2026. Hours change with the seasons and the water level, so call ahead. Something missing or wrong? Tell us.