Sidebar - Sumter
Sidebar
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Sidebar blends a lively bar vibe with standout cooking and an impressive whiskey, bourbon and beer selection. Menu favorites include burgers, brisket, smoked wings, spring rolls, fries and a celebrated Saturday brunch; most dishes earn high marks for execution. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, with bartenders offering great recommendations. Expect busy weekend nights and occasional seating hiccups for large groups. With reasonable $10–$20 pricing, it’s a top choice in Sumter for dinner, drinks or brunch.
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Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, Brisket Sandwich
Delicious food paired with an excellent selection of Bourbon. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5.
During a business trip from out of state, I stopped by Sidebar for dinner and was thoroughly impressed with the food. My group of five all shared the same sentiment. Although the deviled eggs were missing the pickle relish flavor one would expect, everything else was exceptionally tasty and well-prepared. The Big Kahuna burger made it into our international team's top 10 burgers of all time. I do have a small suggestion: the BBQ sandwich would be better if the meat were mixed in the sauce instead of having it poured over at the table, and it could also benefit from some slaw on top. Aside from that, it was delicious. The spring rolls were fantastic as well!
Excellent food with a wide variety of beer and bourbon options. The wait staff is incredibly friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back soon. Kristen was our bartender and knew the menu inside and out, both food and drinks, offering fantastic recommendations that we loved. Update: After living in Sumter for three years, I can confidently say this is the best bar and restaurant in town. Every item on the menu is a winner. Be sure to try the Saturday brunch from 10 to 2—you won’t regret it.
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