Redbone Alley

Redbone is the closest you can get to "dining out" in Sumter, SC. It is one of the only places in town limits that is not part of a nationwide chain, but make no mistake, it's not one of a kind. There is at least one other Redbone Alley (in Florence). The food is different from your American Bar & Grill chain places, which gets it a favorable point. It's blend of continential cuisine and southern, down home cooking definitely bring a variety not found elsewhere in town. However, the slow service and dim lighting make it a place to skip if you're out for a quick bite. The "courtyard" decor adds space to the room and you almost forget you're in Sumter. I recommend trying it out, as the food was good on all of the occasions I was there. It's popular around town and relatively quiet inside. Not a place to spend a long evening of dining, but nice for a good quiet meal. more

Redbone Alley is a Sumter favorite. Judging by its name and menu, it’s definitely southern through and through. The food is decent, although during my visits there the service has been slow. Also, the lighting is too low; it’s hard to get a good view of my food. I’d definitely eat there again, though, because it’s a place where you can get down-home food. more