In historic downtown Rock Hill, a hidden gem serves locally inspired Southern comfort food with an upscale twist in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. 🍽️
The Flipside Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in Rock Hill SC, by consistently delivering inventive dishes, impeccable service, and a welcoming environment where families, couples, and solo diners all feel at home.
How The Flipside Restaurant won Rock Hill’s hearts
Located at 129 Caldwell Street in historic downtown Rock Hill, The Flipside brings locally inspired comfort food to an upscale southern hospitality dining environment at great value.
The Flipside became known for its seasonally changing menu featuring entrées like 24-hour braised beef short ribs and pecan-crusted trout that showcase the chef’s creativity. 🌟
The Original Flipside Burger with pimento cheese and bacon-onion jam became so popular that regulars usually end up ordering it, though the menu offers plenty of other tempting options.
The restaurant’s versatility wins hearts across demographics—it’s a cross between an old standby diner, coffee shop, and restaurant with good vibes perfect for families, solo diners, couples, and groups.
This Southern restaurant’s creative menu has something for everyone with vegetarian-friendly, vegan options, and gluten-free options, ensuring dietary needs are met. 🥗
Weekend brunch options range from simple biscuit and gravy to decadent banana bread French toast with candied pecans, giving locals a reason to visit any time of day.
Food Highlights
- The Flipside Shrimp and Grits: A perennial favorite featuring roasted shrimp, andouille sausage, spinach, caramelized onions, charred peppers, and tomatoes in this Southern classic.
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The Original Flipside Burger: The signature creation featuring bacon and onion jam, Amy’s pimento cheese, brioche, and shredded lettuce.
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Crispy Crab Cakes: Premium appetizer with lusty monk mayo, arugula, and fennel salad.
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Our Cuban: Slow roasted pork, rosemary ham, Swiss, lusty monk mustard, house pickles pressed to perfection.
- 24 Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs: The most popular dinner plate with toasted farro risotto, port jus, crème fraîche, honey-roasted carrots, and buttermilk fried onions.
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Fried Green Tomato BLT: A Southern twist with pimento cheese, smoked bacon, arugula, Breadsmith buttertop bread.
- Lobster Mac N Cheese: An indulgent appetizer or side with aged cheddar, rosemary cracker crumble that delivers luxury comfort food
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Old Town USA BBQ Sloppy Joe: Featuring ancho peppers, Amy’s pimento cheese, and crispy onions that reimagines this childhood favorite.
Atmosphere
The historic downtown location creates a laid-back, neighborhood restaurant perfect for stopping by for lunch or a relaxed dinner with family and friends.
Inside feels welcoming and comfortable with eclectic decor and lively atmosphere that enhances every meal, whether casual or celebratory.
The cozy bar area serves expertly crafted cocktails alongside a full bar with weekly drink specials that keep regulars coming back.
Patio dining extends the season, and the inviting ambiance captures Southern hospitality at its finest. ☀️
Bottom Line
Experience one of the best restaurants in Rock Hill, SC, serving locally inspired Southern comfort food with upscale execution and great value.
The seasonally changing menu, signature burger with pimento cheese and bacon jam, and impeccable service earned Travellers’ Choice recognition.
From weekend brunch to weekday lunch and dinner seven days a week, this downtown restaurant welcomes everyone with Southern hospitality.
Address:
129 Caldwell Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
📞 (803) 324-3547
🕔 Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 1-4pm | Dinner: Mon-Sat 4-9pm | Brunch: Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 9am-2pm