Restaurant 17

Restaurant 17 feels like a well-kept secret perched above the rolling countryside, where the boundaries between rustic Carolina charm and European sophistication blur. Arriving along a winding road, you’re greeted by sweeping mountain vistas and an airy dining room bathed in natural light. The atmosphere is relaxed but refined—a place where locals mark life’s milestones and travelers pause for something more memorable than roadside fare. Cocktails emerge from a polished marble bar with an alchemist’s touch, while servers glide between tables set far enough apart to keep conversations private. The menu leans into the region, drawing on nearby farms and streams for duck, venison, and just-caught bass, each plate grounding classic technique in local flavor. Outdoor seating offers front-row seats to sunset views; inside, understated elegance prevails. Whether you’re brunching after a mountain hike or gathering family for a celebration, Restaurant 17 stands out as both destination and anchor—a bridge between the upstate’s rural traditions and cosmopolitan tastes.