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The Willcox Restaurant, Aiken, SC

The Willcox Restaurant

4.7
4.7
845 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Our kitchen enjoys an exceptional reputation built on the creative talents of our chefs. The menu is American, although our chef draws inspiration from his international travels. Whether you’re enjoying Southern breezes poolside, the cozy club setting of our lobby or relaxing in our dining room, rest assured that your meal is memorable and your service is prompt and cheerful.

The Willcox has received high honors for sustainability and is routinely recognized by Wine Spectator and our community for our food, cocktails and staff. Come break bread with us. The experience is unpretentious and remarkably delicious.

When booking your reservation please consider the bar booking is in our Lobby area, and that outdoor reservations are not guaranteed a table inside in the event of inclement weather.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:45 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 3:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Minimal Parking out front of The Restaurant, We offer complementary Valet. Additional parking at the Library across the road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Philip Friesen

What 845 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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The Willcox Restaurant in Aiken offers a "wonderful atmosphere" and "excellent food," making it a "must visit." Guests rave about the exceptional service, with standout servers like Bruce and Winston enhancing the dining experience. The menu delights with dishes like shrimp and grits and steaks, ensuring a memorable experience.

845 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place! We waited a long time for our main courses to arrive. The maitre d’ / manager was dressed in slacks, sneakers a polo and a vest….did not look like He worked in this place. He was very friendly and picked up the slack when the waiters were a bit overwhelmed. Will be back soon.

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  2. DeborahA VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the new decor! Excellent food and service. One of my favorite places to dine.

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  3. Deborah

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated at a small table next to the exterior wall/entrance for our scheduled reservation. There was cold air blowing through 3 vents, despite the hostess putting removable, magnetic covers over them. It was an uncomfortable place to sit, enjoy and relax for our dinner. If you intend to eat at this restaurant, request a table in the main dining room. Our server forgot about my husband's cappuccino at the end of our meal, otherwise our server and food was good.

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  4. Kelly

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tristan, our waiter was friendly and attentive. The burger is world-class.

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  5. TimM

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience in the lounge was perfect! Our waiter helped us choose the perfect appetizers and kept our drinks full. We had a wonderful time!

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  6. Alexa VIP

    Vancouver39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service very good. Table in middle of busy thoroughfare of lobby.

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  7. Tom

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrate our birthdays and our anniversary at the Wilcox restaurant, because we love the food , the ambiance and the service, which includes the staff looking out for our gluten free diets. That they have a free valet service is a plus, but please don't forget to tip the kids who park the cars. We have never had a bad meal at the Wilcox and will continue to look forward to our next outing there.

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  8. Barbara

    Nashville32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every visit to the Willlcox is a delight! Jason, our server, was very gracious and the food was just right. Thanks you for a lovely luncheon.

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  9. Linda

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drew and Jason were outstanding, both assisted us in midafternoon service and again at dinner. The Willcox is our first choice for a mini getaway. This is in large part due to an excellent kitchen with a pleasing array of choices that have always delighted...the preparation perfect and the presentation always pleasing. The wait staff is always superb and never disappoints. The bartenders demonstrate a deft hand as did the pianist this evening. This is a hotel and dining room that reaches out and wraps its arms around you...don't miss it.

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  10. Kay VIP

    Charleston60 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant with a relatively traditional menu which is executed well. We started by sharing a nicely done arugula salad. My husband had a filet with broccolini (both good) and scalloped-like potatoes that were ok but lacked flavor. A nice dish but nothing outstanding. I had Chilean sea bass - one of my favorite fish - unfortunately not a thick piece but cooked nicely and served tasting just a bit oily with herbs and warm baby tomatoes. A very light dish, served without starch or other vegetable sides. We then shared a gooey delicious chocolate dessert. The service was just right - friendly and there when we needed her but not intrusive. The wine list (by the glass) is nice but somewhat limited - I was hoping for a Sancerre to go with my sea bass, but opted for a CA sauvignon blanc in its absence. A good place with an elegant atmosphere for a special occasion.

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FAQs

The Willcox Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 679-5050.

The Willcox Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 845 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Willcox Restaurant

100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:45 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 3:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Minimal Parking out front of The Restaurant, We offer complementary Valet. Additional parking at the Library across the road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Philip Friesen
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