The Willcox Restaurant

4.7

791 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(803) 679-5050
Website
http://www.thewillcox.com/restaurant-lobby-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Philip Friesen
Catering
Our award-winning chef will design a menu to impress the most well-traveled palates. Elevate your gathering with amazing meals, whether presented buffet-style or served individually. Choose from our array of menus designed to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design an unforgettable feast to highlight your event’s theme.
Private party facilities
The Willcox specializes in pairing the ultimate atmosphere with impeccable service, from exclusive board meetings and corporate retreats to private dinners and large celebrations. Our well-appointed rooms and onsite professional event planners can organize every element of an amazing experience for your guests. Whether it’s a gala banquet everyone talks about for months or the right snacks for mid-morning munchies, we’ll work with you to create the perfect event.

Location
100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Neighborhood
Aiken
Cross street
Chesterfield
Parking details
Minimal Parking out front of The Restaurant, We offer complementary Valet. Additional parking at the Library across the road.
Public transit
N/A
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$7.00
chef's selection
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
Tuna Poke$19.00
avocado, cilantro, wakame, sesame, yuzu ponzu
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
served chilled with cocktail sauce
Chicken Wings$15.00
dry rub/honey sriracha, ranch
Calamari$13.00
flash fried, pickles, romesco
Chickpea Hummus$9.00
naan, olive oil, crudité
Chicken Liver Pâté$15.00
grilled bread, port wine gelee

Salads

Add to your salad: Grilled Hanger Steak $18, Grilled Chicken $6, Grilled Shrimp $12, Grilled Salmon $12

Caesar Salad*$12.00
little gem, anchovies, croutons, bacon, soft boiled egg
Organic Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Nueske bacon, red onion, egg, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
Ham & Burrata*$18.00
parma ham, burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, honey basil vinaigrette, charred sourdough
Roasted Sixty South Salmon Salad*$23.00
spring mix, radish, heirloom cherry tomato, pickled fennel, fig & honey chevre, castleveltrano olive, champagne vinaigrette
Hanger Steak Salad*$26.00
arugula, avocado, roasted corn salsa, heirloom cherry tomatoes, feta, cilantro lime dressing

Entrées

Today's Tacos$15.00
chef's selection
Fish and Chips$16.00
frites, battered cod, malt vinegar aioli
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.00
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, candied jalapeno, remoulade, frites
Fried Chicken Sandwich$14.00
pimento cheese, savoy cabbage slaw, frites
Shrimp and Grits$20.00
stone ground grits, tomatoes, chorizo butter
Salmon Stir Fry*$24.00
kale, carrots, broccolini, oyster mushroom, red peppers, savoy cabbage, honey ginger tamari, brown rice, sesame seed
Willcox Burger* **$16.00
bibb lettuce, tomato, Willcox sauce, cheese, frites
Avocado B.L.T.$16.00
avocado, Nueske bacon, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, candied jalapeno remoulade, spring greens salad

What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Willcox Restaurant in Aiken consistently impresses with its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests adore the charming ambiance, which pairs perfectly with a diverse menu featuring standout items like flavorful steaks and brussels sprouts. Many highlight the outdoor dining experience and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a "must-visit" destination.

791 Reviews

F
Frank
Richmond
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed in management at the restaurant as I made afternoon tea reservations that were not honored because the restaurant failed to state ‘only after 3pm’ on the afternoon tea booking page. So my 12:45pm reservation was not honored after confirming time and adding ‘Afternoon Tea’ in the note box on the tea reservation booking page AND confirming with phone call to restaurant with staff member.
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Mary
VIP
Charleston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wilcox is always a treat at Christmas! Great service! Food was good. Fish was a little dry. Overall excellent experience.
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Mark
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Christmas spirt was in the air ! Aiken had the horse & dog parade which passed right in front of the hotel. Parking was a little hard to find but, the food made it worth while ! We can’t wait to have lunch out by the pool but, in the meantime we will have to sit in some comfortable couches near the fire place and sip on our drinks ! 😁
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Jennifer
Charlotte
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the most amazing dining experience. Our server was so awesome and the food was incredible. We had 4 starters, dessert, a bottle of wine and a couple of additional drinks and we expected our bill to be WAY more. Breakfast is included if you stay at the hotel (also highly recommend) and there’s a small charge for room service. Will definitely come again.
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Tammy
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and fantastic salmon tacos & crème brûlée!
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Colleen
Charleston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love the beauty and history of the Wilcox. The dining room is lovely. The grilled chicken sandwich was not good.
The Willcox RestaurantResponded on December 13, 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed the beauty and history of The Willcox, as well as the charm of our dining room. However, I’m sorry to hear that the grilled chicken sandwich didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and I’ll be sure to share your comments with our culinary team. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide an even better dining experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!
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Linda
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Couldn't be better.
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Deborah
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little much with little girls that were not being controlled by their parents. They almost spilled their drinks on us and were crawling under our legs. The rest of the evening was wonderful and festive.
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Scott
Charleston
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply a wonderful place food was fantastic and the wait staff very plesant . I will be back Best to all
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Jabberwocky
VIP
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it. Everything is first class , v c ocktails, food, service, ambience Our fave
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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 791 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Additional information

Cross street
Chesterfield
Neighborhood
Aiken
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
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.
Public transit
N/A
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philip Friesen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewillcox.com/restaurant-lobby-bar/
Phone number
(803) 679-5050
Catering
Our award-winning chef will design a menu to impress the most well-traveled palates. Elevate your gathering with amazing meals, whether presented buffet-style or served individually. Choose from our array of menus designed to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design an unforgettable feast to highlight your event’s theme.
Private party facilities
The Willcox specializes in pairing the ultimate atmosphere with impeccable service, from exclusive board meetings and corporate retreats to private dinners and large celebrations. Our well-appointed rooms and onsite professional event planners can organize every element of an amazing experience for your guests. Whether it’s a gala banquet everyone talks about for months or the right snacks for mid-morning munchies, we’ll work with you to create the perfect event.

The Willcox Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp and Grits

Caramelized Brioche French Toast

CAB 16oz Ribeye

Starters

Soup of the Day$7.00

Tuna Poke$19.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

Chicken Wings$15.00

Calamari$13.00

Chickpea Hummus$9.00

Chicken Liver Pâté$15.00

Salads

Caesar Salad*$12.00

Organic Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Ham & Burrata*$18.00

Roasted Sixty South Salmon Salad*$23.00

Hanger Steak Salad*$26.00

Entrées

Today's Tacos$15.00

Fish and Chips$16.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$14.00

Shrimp and Grits$20.00

Salmon Stir Fry*$24.00

Willcox Burger* **$16.00

Avocado B.L.T.$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is The Willcox Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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