Here’s a look at over two dozen new and upcoming York County restaurants
Looking for somewhere new to eat? Odds are York County has it, or it’s on the way.
This area has more than two dozen restaurants that opened this spring, or that announced plans to open. Many of those planned spots are coming soon. Rock Hill is heavy on new places to eat, but there are options in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie and Clover, too.
Here’s a look at the freshest entries to the York County food scene. Click on links for each to find out more information.
York County restaurants opening this spring
▪ Rey Azteca opened a Rock Hill location at 2124 Celanese Road in March. It’s the same Mexican food restaurant that’s been in Lake Wylie for two decades.
▪ Nathan’s Famous held its grand opening in March, selling New York-style hot dogs and burgers at 1818 Bagwell Circle in Rock Hill.
▪ Napoli’s Pizzaria opened in March, at 2435 Hwy. 160 West in Tega Cay’s Stonecrest shopping center. The menu has New York-style pizza, stromboli, calzone and dessert.
▪ Yoshi Ramen is right beside Napoli’s in Tega Cay. Yoshi’s menu has Japanese rice bowls, chicken, fried rice and more than a half dozen ramen options with toppings.
▪ Empire Pizza opened its newest location last month at 343 Technology Center Way in Rock Hill. That’s a short walk from the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center.
▪ Tandoor opened in late March, bringing Indian cuisine to 991 N. Anderson Road in Rock Hill.
▪ Peaceful Palate opened April 4 at The Power House in Rock Hill. The food hall stop has wings, empanadas, salmon and sides.
▪ Savvy Eatz also opened April 4 at the Rock Hill food hall. The Jamaican menu features jerk and curry chicken, turkey, shrimp and oxtail. There’s also juices and smoothies.
▪ Sully’s Steamers opened its steamed bagel sandwich shop in Rock Hill on April 4. Sully’s is at 220 W. White St., part of The Thread.
▪ The Original Noodle Company had its grand opening April 4 in Lake Wylie. The 4070 Charlotte Hwy. site offers noodles, dumplings, stir fry and other dishes.
▪ The Soda Lab is a new soda shop at The Corner Market in Clover, which opened April 4 at 518 S. Main St.
Restaurants expected to open in Rock Hill, Fort Mill and beyond
▪ Paco’s Tacos & Tequila opened on Monday, April 21, in Fort Mill. The Tex-Mex restaurant based in Charlotte is in the former Taco Molino space at 1328 Broadcloth St., in Kingsley.
▪ Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse & Grill has storefront signs up and is hiring for its new location in Baxter. The steak, burger and drink spot at 993 Market St. in Fort Mill is the former Lucky Duck and Six Pence Pub site.
▪ Dilworth Neighborhood Grille plans a summer opening at 940 Market St. in Fort Mill. The neighborhood restaurant bar setup in Baxter replaces Killingtons, and formerly Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in that space.
▪ Phat Burrito will replace Center Theatre Pizza & Ice Cream on Main Street in Fort Mill. The Charlotte-based restaurant offers burritos, tacos, quesadillas and sides.
▪ Bites Cookie Shop announced they’ll open in downtown Rock Hill this summer. The 105 Hampton St. shop is the second location for the New York-style cookie shop.
▪ King of Fire will grow its popular pizza food truck brand by adding a North Main Street shop in Clover.
▪ The Cattle Car is hiring for its burger, bar and grill concept coming to 111 N. Main St. in Clover.
▪ Mac’s Speed Shop bought property in Fort Mill three years ago, and now multiple news outlets report the Charlotte-based barbecue restaurant plans an opening this year with sister restaurant SouthBound. The Hwy. 160 West site is across from Baxter, beside Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
▪ The Halal Guys are signed on to open in Pendleton Village, across from Lowes Home Improvement in Fort Mill. They serve chicken, beef and falafel in bowls, sandwiches and gyros.
▪ Mama Lina Pizza & Pasta is signed to open at Avery Plaza in Fort Mill. The Italian restaurant will share a building with Dunkin’ Donuts near the intersection of S.C. 160 and Springfield Parkway.
▪ Bear Walrus plans an opening at 130 W. White St. in Rock Hill. The pop-up eatery moving to a storefront setup is known for wood-fired meat and grilled oysters.
▪ Three Count Brewing aims for a summer opening in Rock Hill. The wrestling-themed brewery from a team of locals will go in at 148 S. Cherry Road.
▪ Vampire Penguin is coming to downtown Rock Hill, at 212 E. Main St. The dessert shop offers shaved snow treats.
▪ Adventurer’s Table is a board game-themed restaurant slated to open in the former Mellow Mushroom and Wild Wing Cafe spot in Rock Hill. The 1948 Cinema Drive spot is between Dave Lyle Boulevard and a movie theater.
▪ Flora Coffee will open at 221 Cherry Road in Rock Hill. They started as a mobile coffee cart with coffee, baked treats and other items like plants.
This story was originally published April 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM.
