Rock Hill retail and dining scene: new stores, restaurants

Rock Hill and its neighboring towns are buzzing with business and dining updates. Fort Mill just saw the groundbreaking for Catawba Ridge Market, anchored by a next-generation Harris Teeter store that could feature a beer and wine bar or even a coffee shop. New restaurant openings keep rolling in, like Phat Burrito on Main Street and Paco’s Tacos in Kingsley, while spots like Yoshi Ramen and Jet’s Pizza add fresh variety to the region.

Both the Rock Hill and Tega Cay Walmart supercenters are set for overhauls, with upgrades like expanded departments and new signage. Meanwhile, Fort Mill leaders are considering cutting impact fees on new businesses, which could make launching a storefront more affordable throughout the town.

Kelsi Crisp grills hot dogs Friday at Nathan’s Famous on Celanese Road in Rock Hill. York County has more than two dozen restaurants that opened this spring, or have announced plans to open. By TRACY KIMBALL

NO. 1: HERE’S A LOOK AT OVER TWO DOZEN NEW AND UPCOMING YORK COUNTY RESTAURANTS

Rock Hill has a heavy helping of new spots, but there are others in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie and Clover. | Published April 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by John Marks

This rendering from Walmart shows an apparel section of a new store concept. Walmart is remodeling nearly three dozen stores across South Carolina, including two in York County.

NO. 2: WALMART IS REMODELING TWO OF ITS ROCK HILL REGION STORES, AMONG 33 STATEWIDE

The local locations are among 10 across the Rock Hill region run by the giant retailer. | Published April 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by John Marks

A groundbreaking in Fort Mill on Tuesday will lead to construction at Catawba Ridge Market. That shopping center, plus another in Lake Wylie, will be anchored by new Harris Teeter grocery stores. By John Marks

NO. 3: FINALLY, FORT MILL’S NEWEST HARRIS TEETER BREAKS GROUND. HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT

The movement in Fort Mill means a new Harris Teeter in Lake Wylie is coming, too. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by John Marks

Construction is underway at Dobys Bridge Road and Fort Mill Parkway, where a new Harris Teeter and several other businesses are coming to Fort Mill. A new impact fee update in Fort Mill could reduce costs for new business construction. By John Marks

NO. 4: HERE’S WHY FORT MILL COULD SOON LOWER THE COST TO BUILD A BUSINESS IN TOWN

A decision comes as new home costs just jumped for higher school impact fees. | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by John Marks

Fajitas from Paco’s Tacos & Tequila By Courtesy of Paco's Tacos & Tequila

NO. 5: MORE NEW RESTAURANTS OPEN ACROSS THE ROCK HILL REGION. HERE ARE SOME TO TRY.

Rock Hill and Fort Mill continue to develop their food scenes with new Mexican options, a sports bar and more. | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by John Marks

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