Whitaker's

Julia at Whitaker's is truly one of a kind! The Woods family absolutely adores her and cannot say enough about her exceptional service, warm personality, and dedication to her craft. Julia goes above and beyond to make every visit feel special. Her attention to detail, incredible work ethic, and ability to make everyone feel welcome are unmatched.Whether it's crafting the perfect drink or remembering our preferences, she does it all with a smile and genuine care. Her hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and we wholeheartedly believe she deserves every bit of recognition and reward for the passion she pours into her role. Whitaker's is lucky to have her, and we're lucky to know her!The Woods family loves you, Julia--thank you for being amazing!

Stopped in today for lunch. This was the first time trying and I'm glad we did. We had the Surimi crab dip, pressed Spicy Tuna roll and Lotus roll. Everything was full of flavor and absolutely delicious. The Whit is in what used to be a bank, which makes for a very cool interior to dine in. There is a gorgeous mural on the wall opposite of the bar and a bunch of unique art pieces throughout the establishment. We definitely want to come back to try more. Our waitress was very nice and told us about their specials on certain days, which we will have to take advantage of!If you like sushi and a distinctive atmosphere to have it in, The Whit is for you

Stopped by on a Friday night around 7ish.. Fairly busy. But music was really loud. Definitely not the place to have conversations. Michelle was our waitress who is great. I ordered the edamame to start. However, I asked to have the spicy aioli to be put on the side since I don't like spicy food. The edamame came very plain. No salt and there's not salt or pepper on the salt. Next I ordered the pressed sushi. Which is pretty good but nothing really memorable. My friend had the chirashi bowl. Which according to him. It's bigger than bite size. I honestly can't complain about the size that was offered. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Mill. It's a nice location. However, because it's soo loud. I can't say I want to come back. And there's nothing on the menu that's I have to have. Again. This is because I don't like spicy food. And a lot of the rolls have the spicy aioli added.

We came here while we were on a business trip for a quick drink. I was able to order the sake and it was delicious. Very plentiful as well. Came in the nice clay pot with the traditional cup.

I came here for food and drink but only got a drink because me missed the happy hour sushi special. Drink had fresh ingredients. Was located conveniently in downtown fort mill. There were also poke bowls available. Decor was sleek and moody.

This is a relatively new, Japanese fusion restaurant in Fort Mill...and I believe it's a small, growing chain...as there area 2 other sister locations...another one in SC, and one in Georgia. The place is small, but long, sleek and nicely layed out. Decor was minimalistic chic, with some cool lightings showcased in the bar area. They also featured cool overhead music, but it was on too low. Acoustics were quite loud in there, and I thought maybe louder music would have worked better.The bar area itself was really nice, and I appreciated their comfy high chairs. I know this because initially when we arrived at around 5:30 pm, the only seats available were these high chairs by the bar. Luckily, we were able to move to a dining table as it opened up about 5 minutes after we were seated at the bar area.Once seated, we ordered several items to share....Spicy Garlic Edamame, Dragon Roll, Glazed Unago & Avocado Maki and Glazed Unagi & Avocado Pressed Sushi....and finally, this Matcha Cheesecake.Everything was good...but I was most impressed with the dessert. Not only delicious, but loved its chef-inspired presentation! Sadly, that was not the case for the sushi rolls. While delicious enough, the presentation was disappointing. Even for their Pressed Sushi, the presentation was a bit weak...looked nothing like the picture I saw on Yelp. Of all the sushi rolls, think the Dragon Roll was actually the tastiest. I also loved their Edamame...especially so because of their unique spicy sauce!For drinks, my husband got beer (as usual!)...OMB, I think? I got the Neon Coconut...and again, a bit disappointed. The presentation was a yawn...again, nothing like the picture shown on Yelp. The taste was good, but not as strong as I like it. For some reason, I expected better cocktails here...stronger alcohol, and again, fancier presentation.Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant...but sadly, there were some disappointments. Service was quite slow...but it was a packed house, so understandable. Also, again, I thought they could have cranked up the presentation of the sushi rolls (and the cocktail!). Still, I felt they deserved at least 4 stars...such a great addition to Fort Mill!

Service was wonderful and we enjoyed our meal! We will definitely return for do some yummy sushi and beer!

From the time we first came here when we moved down to the area to this visit. Both times the food was delicious, drinks were on point. Had the edamame with the spicy garlic sauce on the side and it was amazing. Our server was fabulous her name was Lynn. She had great recommendations on food and drinks throughout the evening. She was so easy to chat with and get to know as well. It can get loud but it is a very nice space. Can't wait to get back again it is one of our favorite spots.

The food is amazing here. The salmon carpaccio was my favorite. The ponzu sauce is flavorful and the dishes are pretty. I also got the tuna tataki. Thick pieces of tuna served it a bowl, while pretty, would have been better on a plate so you can cut it yourself into smaller pieces. Happy hour prices of $7 each from 4-7pm. I got the blueberry lavender cocktail ($11) and it was divine. Such a delicate flavor. Several gals got a glass of wine for $5 and it was a very healthy pour. I added a garlic sesame tuna taco ($4) and it was also very flavorful. Someone here really knows how to put flavors together. The only food I didn't care for was the crunchy salmon roll. It was very dry. The inside does not have many tables. If you have a larger group, there are 2 large booths upstairs that can fit a total of 12 people. Our waitress was very sweet and did an excellent job, especially since she mentioned it was only her 3rd day. The atmosphere is very sparse on the upper floor. The building was a bank building built in 1911. The bottom floor booths looked more cozy. The ONLY reason I am not giving this place a 5 star is because they do not accept cash. I personally only use cash. I hate to use a credit card. You could be washing dishes here if you forgot your card, so be wary.

Fantastic menu and exactly the kind of variety we need in Fort Mill. We had a large group and the management accommodated everything we needed for a special evening.