Rafters: Rooftop And Grill - Sumter

Hidden gem in Sumter. Comfortable atmosphere and good food. A little towards the more expensive side, but you get what you pay for. They do have outdoor seating as well.

Such a lovely space. We love coming here. You can order a perfect pizza or a entree that compares to any fancy restaurant. Their service and selection is amazing. Love coming here for date night.

I have travelled the world and have not found a better dining experience anywhere! Chef Rafael is a wizard at transforming his Milano cuisine to local farm to table delicacies. His double filling both excites the pallet and frustrates the amateur chef in me. He demonstrated the filling and folding technique to me, but I still find myself making the 4 hour trip to Sumter to enjoy his fare. By the way if you ever happen to see his Cornish hen o the menu, do not pass it by, it's a masterpiece!

Sophisticated but still fun. Craft cocktails and great wine list. Date night lighting with a good menu that ranges from craft pizza (gluten-free available! to seared day boat scallops. One of the best espresso martinis ever. Shrimp with pasta was one weak note- Argentina Red shrimp could not compare to our local SC shrimp. Pasta was still delicious. Fresh mixed salad with grilled peaches and feta was fantastic. That strawberry Basil Vinaigrette should be bottled and available at the bar! Great choice for a date night, especially for the 35 and up crowd.

Stopped by Rafters for a nightcap with 5 friends after dinner at El Paso. Sat at a table for 12 mins being completely ignored until we decided to leave. Not very busy, only guess would be the bar tender wanted to close early.