Kids Enjoying a Peach Sweet Tea Float © Visit Myrtle Beach
Peach season in South Carolina continues through September, offering visitors plenty of opportunities to savor the state’s sweet, juicy fruit. In Spartanburg, try the popular Son of a Peach, a handcrafted wheat ale on tap at RJ Rockers craft brewery. The brewery’s restaurant incorporates this beer into a beer-inspired menu, including pepper preserves made with the brew to add a distinctive flavor to several dishes.
Along the coast in Beaufort, Scout Southern Market serves a refreshing Peach Sweet Tea Float made with peach sherbet—a local favorite at the market’s soda bar, which also offers treats such as macaroons and house-baked pastries. Myrtle Beach has its own peach tradition at Peaches Corner, where peach milkshakes are a highlight. This 81-year-old café, founded by the Peach family, also features Southern classics like fried green tomatoes and catfish sandwiches.
In Summerton, The Lake House serves Aunt Anne’s Tweaked Peach Cobbler, prepared daily from a secret family recipe and served with a scoop of ice cream or your choice of sauces, including chocolate and caramel. The dessert is a comforting, homestyle rendition that celebrates fresh peaches.
Charleston’s The Grocery showcases roasted peaches as part of a seasonally driven menu. Chef-owner Kevin Johnson pairs the peaches with Tasso ham, Shishito peppers, goat cheese, fresh basil and a crunchy pecan granola, creating a balance of sweet, savory and textural contrast that highlights local ingredients and thoughtful preparation.
Whether you prefer peach-forward beverages, classic Southern desserts, or inventive savory dishes, South Carolina’s culinary scene offers a variety of ways to enjoy peak peach flavor through September. From small cafés and market soda bars to craft breweries and farm-driven restaurants, these destinations celebrate the fruit’s versatility and the region’s seasonal bounty.