Historical South Carolina Food Tour Ranks 3rd Best Nationwide

Greenville History and Culinary Tours recently ranked as the third-best food tour in the US according to a USA Today 10 Best poll. According to the South Carolina food tour operator's website, "Greenville Culinary & History Tours were created to give you a unique, exciting, and fun way to experience the culinary scene and rich history in downtown Greenville, SC." They operate 6 different culinary tours, 5 history tours, and one textile mill and villages tour.

The At The Chef's Table tours allow you to meet the chefs and sample their creations, go behind the scenes to see the kitchens as well as cooking demonstrations, and more. The BBQ Trail Tour will take you to three Greenville area restaurants that are considered the best of the best when it comes to BBQ in the area. These are the places the true locals know and love, not your new trendy spots. The itinerary of the New Restaurants of the Upstate changes often. However, you'll spend 2.5 hours taking you to the best new restaurants Greenville and the surrounding area has to offer.

On the Carolina Countryside Tour guests will spend a Sunday afternoon sampling food from four fantastic restaurants. This tour is an eighty-mile, five-hour adventure full of delicious food and incredible scenery. And of course, the breakfast and coffee tours allow you to sample some of Greenville's best in those areas. I've been looking to plan a weekend getaway to Greenville for some time. I'm glad I learned about these South Carolina food tour options before I booked the trip. The history tours including the West End Walking Tour and the Historic Neighborhoods Architecture Tour sound fascinating to me as well.

When you think of top-tier fresh seafood, you usually think of the beach or at least somewhere near the coast. So when I came across this list of the best seafood in every state, well I figured South Carolina's had to be in one of the coastal towns. From resort destinations like Hilton Head, to the tourist capital of the state Myrtle Beach, or the culinary paradise of Charleston. And I was correct. This list was created by a website called 24/7 Wall Street. They created a list of the best seafood in every state including the Palmetto State. So how exactly did they determine South Carolina's best seafood?

According to the article, they " consulted lists, ratings, and reviews from websites including Guide Michelin, Eat This Not That, Food Network, Gayot, Eater, and Time Out, as well as numerous local and regional sites." What was considered a "seafood restaurant"? Well, sushi and "informal seafood shacks" were omitted from the list. The establishments included can be anything from fancy white tablecloth restaurants to casual restaurants. Some offer fried fish or shrimp, others have a range of flavors including Mexican, Portuguese, Chinese, or New American. They also mention that regional trends are represented- think Cajun crawfish, Maryland crabs, New England chowder, and Maine lobster.

Hungry yet? So if such emphasis is put on regional fresh seafood, where are we going to find the best seafood in South Carolina? I'm going to keep you hanging for just another second. But you most likely have guessed the city correctly. It's one that has incredible cuisine of all types. But especially seafood. Keep reading to see the best seafood in SC as well as some of our neighbors. You can read the full 24/7 Wall Street list here. Do you disagree? Let me know! I'd love to know what your favorite is. Just don't shoot the messenger if you don't agree.

Address: 193 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

South Carolina's best seafood is found on the coast and the foodie paradise of Charleston. 167 Raw actually has an oyster bar, sushi bar, and bistro. It's more of a high-end, fancier restaurant that our previous restaurant. You'll find things like a swordfish sandwich, seared yellowfin tuna, and scallops on the menu.

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Address: 1265 Highway 66 South Kernersville, NC 27284 

According to their website Captain Tom's has been a staple of the Kernersville and Triad community since 1972. They serve the "freshest seafood" in a "style all their own". They pride themselves on reasonable prices. The menu includes starters like shrimp cocktail, raw and fried oysters, and a crab and spinach dip. For entrees try the platter or create a plate of your favorite fried fish, shrimp, or crab. They also offer broiled seafood, or dishes like shrimp and grits, stuffed flounder, or grilled Mahi Mahi. But don't worry, there are plenty of options for land lovers as well!

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Address: 11 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139

The history of Joe's Stone Crab dates all the way back to a counter in 1913. Over its 100+ year history, it has had numerous famous visitors and is still owned by the same family. The menu has grown and now features dishes like crab legs, a seafood trio, conch fritters, and seafood paella. There is also fish and chips, a lobster roll, and New England Seafood Fry.

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Address: 784 Locklies Creek Road Topping VA 23169

It doesn't get any fresher than Merrior on the banks of the Rappahannock River, where the restaurant's namesake Oysters are farmed. According to their website, Merroir "is "a “tasting room,” just so people know to expect something different. Everything is either served raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, small-plate-style, and beautifully paired with craft brews and world-famous wines."

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Address: 1051 West Peachtree St. in Midtown

The Steamhouse Lounge has a long history in the Atlanta area. It was originally located in Buckhead for 20 years, but is now found in Midtown. What should you expect from a visit? According to their website " award-winning lobster bisque, the freshest seafood, ice cold bottle beer and our signature Goombay Smash." The menu features a raw bar with mussels, clams, oysters, and shrimp. Or perhaps you prefer a basket of your favorite fried seafood, soups, lobster rolls, or a snow crab dinner. But that's not even the half of it!

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