Central
Right on 18 Mile Road in the heart of Central, SC — this is where it all started. Come hungry.
Small town, big welcome
Central is a tight-knit Upstate South Carolina community where neighbors know each other by name. A locally-owned spot like this fits right in — and regulars keep coming back.
Burgers that go beyond
The Seoul burger brings bold, spicy Korean-inspired flavors. The housemade gouda pimento cheese shows up on burgers that guests rave about by name. This isn't your average small-town menu.
Family-run, genuinely
Paul and his father are here — at the counter, at the tables, making sure every visit feels personal. Guests notice, and they come back for it.
Fresh every day
Find us
1280 18 Mile Rd, Central, SC 29630 · (864) 639-5368. Open for lunch and dinner — stop in or order ahead.
Our other location
Also serving Upstate SC from our Anderson location — same family, same standards.
Global flavors, small-town heart
Fresh-ground beef, scratch-made sauces, and burgers unlike anything else in Upstate South Carolina.
The Vietnamese Knockout Burger
Cilantro, pickled daikon and carrots, jalapeño, and house mayo — built on fresh-ground beef. This is the one people drive for.
Hibachi noodles, rice bowls, and wings
The menu goes well beyond burgers. Hibachi noodles tossed in house shrimp sauce, rice bowls, double-dip wings — all made the same way.
Made from scratch, every day
A family bet on bold flavors
Paul and his father opened Arden's on 18 Mile Road in Central, SC, with a simple conviction: a small town deserves big, honest food made from scratch. That bet paid off.
What our guests are saying
We dropped in this evening for dinner and had a great experience. These are the best hand cut fries anywhere around, which is how fries should be served. Burgers were also great, but what left the biggest impression was the personable customer service from Paul and Donnie! Highly recommend giving th
Brad Agerton
My family and I stopped here after my son's track meet at SWU. I was happy to meet a traveling man and super nice owner. The food was awesome, I tried the chicken and steak rice combo bowl and my wife and son had burgers. The cheese sticks were so good we had to order a second round. We will definit
Mark Taylor
Great food! Or first time there but won't be our last. Wife loved her Hibachi chicken, I got the tiger burger and fries. Why have I never been here? The owners were awesome and service was great. I highly recommend eating here. The food everything fresh so don't impatient! Call ahead if you want it
James Lester
We have passed this place many times and never tried it but I am so glad we did. Our family of 6 all got meals and 2 appetizers for under 75.00 which is unheard of these days. The food was fresh and delicious. The owners were so kind and took the time to explain their selections. We will defini
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Reservations
We are happy to accept reservations through our website, to get started, click the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Fries, Fried Pickles, Bacon Burger, Classic Burger, Reuben, Cheeseburger, Chicken Burger, Whiskey Bacon Burger, Chili, Thai Burger, and Country Fried Steak
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