Here are the 5 best cheapest restaurants in Lexington SC, Tripadvisor says
Finding a good, affordable place to eat has become a more daunting task in recent years.
From inflation to high gas prices, it can be tough to enjoy a meal out on a budget. However Tripadvisor, an online travel company that collects user-generated content and compares retailers and restaurants, has plenty of data on what residents think are relatively inexpensive and good places to eat in the Lexington area.
A visit to the website shows rankings of the best ‘cheap eats’ in Lexington. The ranked, inexpensive restaurants offer a variety of cuisine, from breakfast to Mexican and traditional country cooking.
Below is a list of the five highest-rated ‘cheap eats’ restaurants in Lexington, according to Tripadvisor.
#1. Creekside Restaurant
Creekside Restaurant has been open for more than a decade, serving a variety of American cuisine for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Located at 711 E. Main Street, the restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday though Saturday.
Dishes include breakfast bowls with eggs, cheese and a choice of meat, from bacon to catfish, along with omelets, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and sandwiches.
“My niece took us to Creekside for breakfast before we headed off on a road trip back to New England. The menu is a good solid breakfast menu, eggs, griddle items, grits, bakery,” Tripadvisor reviewer ggdeluz wrote.
#2 Lizard’s Thicket
Lizard’s Thicket got its start in Columbia more than 40 years ago and now has 14 locations, including the high-ranked Lexington spot at 621 W Main St. It focuses on traditional South Carolina home cooking, offering many choices, from steak and eggs and country liver pudding to southern fried catfish, hamburger steak, beef stew or chicken and waffles.
“Lizard’s Thicket is the type of restaurant you’d want in your hometown, that is unless you don’t want to gain weight,” Tripadvisor reviewer Greg B. wrote.
#3 Knead Pizza
Located at 104-B Scarborough Dr., Knead Pizza was founded by Ian and Kassie Walls in June 2014. The couple came to the Midlands with the Air Force in 2004. After a trip to Afghanistan, Ian Walls transitioned from active duties to the reserves. Then, after moving to Lexington in 2011, the two decided two decided to open their own restaurant after becoming frustrated with the lack of local, all natural food options in the area.
Customers can order traditional pizzas or they can get one of the restaurant’s signature pies, such as the Tatonka, which includes buffalo sauce, cheese, chicken celery, red onion and Ranch or bleu cheese crumbles.
#4 Brother’s & Beer
This Mexican restaurant has plenty of flavor to offer. Located at 205 Columbia Ave., Brother’s & Beer offers a hefty selection of different kinds of fajitas, as well as other traditional Mexican dishes like tacos, chimichangas and burritos.
“The menu is extensive and interesting. Entrees range from street food to finer dining so there really are options for the customer,” reviewer 4whatitsworth2day wrote for Tripadvisor.
#5 Groucho’s Deli
Groucho’s Deli opened in 1941 in Columbia by Harold “Groucho” Miller, this chain now has delis peppered across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, including the spot at 117 1/2 E. Main Street in Lexington. Groucho’s has always been known for its sandwiches, including the Apollo Dipper, a sub roll filled with hot ham, turkey and Swiss cheese melted together with your choice of sauce. Then there’s the STP Dipper, which has a special blend of roast beef, turkey and Swiss, melted with bread crumbs on a fat sub roll, also served with your choice of sauce.
