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People's Choice Awards

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2025 People's Choice Awards Winners

During the voting period, diners across the state cast their votes for their favorite Fresh on the Menu restaurants in four regions: Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate.

Lowcountry (TIE)

Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe (Ambrose Farm)
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Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe (Ambrose Farm)

Johns Island, SC

Bakery/Dessert
Bakery/Dessert
Café
Café
Explore Restaurant

Fleet Landing

Charleston, SC

Lowcountry
Lowcountry
Seafood
Seafood
Explore Restaurant

Midlands

The Mediterranean Café
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The Mediterranean Café

Lexington, SC

Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Explore Restaurant

Pee Dee

Rivertown Bistro
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Rivertown Bistro

Conway, SC

American
American
Seafood
Seafood
Explore Restaurant

Upstate

Southside Smokehouse and Grille
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Southside Smokehouse and Grille

Landrum, SC

American
American
BBQ
BBQ
Explore Restaurant

Why Restaurants Love the People’s Choice Awards

“Winning the People’s Choice Award for Fresh on the Menu is deeply meaningful to us. It reflects the trust our guests place in us and our shared commitment to fresh, local ingredients. We’re grateful to our community for their support and to the local producers who make our menu possible.”

– Barbara Ambrose, Stono Market & Tomato Shed Cafe, People’s Choice Award Winner, 2025