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Cook Out Locations in South Carolina
South Carolina has 51 Cook Out restaurants across 37 cities. Columbia leads with 6, Greenville has 4 and Myrtle Beach 3, with the rest spread down the I-26 corridor toward Charleston and along I-85 in the Upstate. Coastal locations run some of the latest hours anywhere in the chain. All of them take drive thru and walk up orders, and most sit on the delivery platforms.
South Carolina sits directly south of where Cook Out started, and the 51 restaurants here follow the state’s two main axes. I-85 through the Upstate covers Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, while I-26 runs from Columbia down toward Charleston and North Charleston. Rock Hill and Fort Mill on the Charlotte border effectively function as part of the Charlotte cluster.
The coast changes the pattern. Myrtle Beach carries 3 restaurants and Conway another 2, which is heavy for cities that size, and it reflects a tourist season where late night demand runs well past what a normal town supports. University of South Carolina in Columbia and Clemson in the Upstate account for much of the rest, and the 37 cities with a Cook Out cover most of the populated parts of the state.
Prices match the rest of the chain. A tray starts at $2.99, a Plain Hamburger runs $1.19, hot dogs go from $0.99 and chicken nuggets sit at $0.99. The BBQ Plate at $3.99 is the largest single item on the board, and hushpuppies at $0.99 suit a state that already eats them with everything. Milkshakes start at $2.79 across all 36 flavors.
Several South Carolina restaurants run later than the chain norm. Columbia locations have been recorded closing at 4 AM on weekdays and 5 AM on Friday and Saturday, which is at the extreme end even for Cook Out. Doors open at a consistent 10:30 AM and the full menu runs the whole way through. Every city page here carries the seven day schedule for its own restaurants rather than a chain average.
For groups, trays travel better than most fast food. Each one is a self contained meal with a main, two sides and a drink, so a stack of them feeds a team or a beach house without any assembly. Cook Out has no formal catering arm, so large orders go through the restaurant directly, and the phone number for each of the 51 South Carolina locations is on its city page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cook Out locations are in South Carolina?51 restaurants across 37 cities, which makes South Carolina the second largest state for the chain after North Carolina.
Which South Carolina cities have a Cook Out?Columbia has 6, Greenville 4 and Myrtle Beach 3, with 2 each in Conway, North Charleston and Florence. Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Anderson, Sumter and Charleston are among the rest. Every city has its own page with addresses and hours.
What time does Cook Out close in South Carolina?Most close at 3 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, though several Columbia restaurants run to 4 AM and 5 AM. Doors open at 10:30 AM almost everywhere. Check the individual restaurant on its city page.
Is there a Cook Out in Myrtle Beach?Yes, 3 of them, plus 2 more in nearby Conway. That density is unusual for a city of that size and reflects the tourist season. The Myrtle Beach page lists each one with its hours.
What is the cheapest meal at a South Carolina Cook Out?A tray from $2.99 gives you a main, two sides and a large drink, which is the best value on the board. Single items go lower: hot dogs at $0.99 and fries at $0.99. The specials page ranks everything by price.