Ratio – American
Ratio presents a vibrant tapestry of global flavors where the warmth of Latin American comfort meets the refined precision of modern seasonal fare. The air hums with energy as plates of golden-fried oysters and citrus-brightened beef tartare give way to the smoky depth of chaufa de carne and the comforting crunch of spicy papas bravas. It is a spirited destination where every bite—from the delicate floral notes of an Earl Gray pear salad to the savory soul of arroz con pollo—invites guests to linger over a shared, artfully crafted feast.
566, Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC, 29045 https://www.ratiorestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, tlc, carnivore, raw-food, zone, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free, candida, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Tapas
- Shaved Vegetable Salad - $10: Butternut Squash, celery, radish, parsnip, arugula, roasted shallot vinaigrette, house made ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Earl Gray Pear Salad - $9: Feta mousse, fennel, shaved onion, candied pecans, Paul’s lettuce, vanilla bean vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Tartare - $13: Worcestershire, cured egg yolk, sesame seeds, green aioli, grilled bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tempura Winter Squash - $5: Flash fried, sea salt, lime. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Oysters - $11: Rice flour, salsa criolla, chili oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tacos de Pollo - $9: Hand made corn tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco, house hot sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chaufa de Carne - $15: Teres Major, Jasmine rice, peppers, onions, egg, green onion, soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Papas Bravas - $9: Roasted heirloom potatoes, sea salt, Ocopa sauce, Huancaina sauce, cilantro. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ensalada de Pollo - $11: Black beans, roasted peppers, tomatoes, pickled onions, pumpkin seeds, caramelized onion and lime vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Arroz con Pollo - $13: Marinated chicken, green herb rice, salsa criolla, chicken jus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Farro Chili Relleno - $13: Chimichurri, seasonal vegetables, black beans, house hot sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Market Fish Ceviche - $10: Rice chip, ceviche marinade, shallots, aji amarillo, cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- CAB Coulotte Steak - $17: Roasted heirloom potatoes, cauliflower, chimichurri, black pepper crema, blistered tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pork Belly - $11: Butternut squash puree, orange reduction, pickled onion, parsley, pork jus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Seared Scallops - $14: Roasted radish, parsnip puree, peas, Spanish chorizo, tomato romesco, olive dust. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Pot Pie Empanadas - $9: Aji verde, salsa criolla. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Afterthoughts
- Crema Catalan - $9: Local apples, sea salt caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Alfajores - $8: House made dulce de leche, toasted coconut, powder sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Purple Corn Sorbet - $6: Caramelized pineapple, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Gelato - $6: Ask about tonight's flavor. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- Golden Ratio - $10: Barsol Quebranta, Lime, Chicha Morado, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- Tamarind Fizz - $12: Del Maguey Vide Mezcal, tamarind syrup, Velvet Falernum, orange juice, egg white, Tiki Bitters.
- The Mangolorean - $11: Plantation Dark Rhum, Neisson Rhum Agricole, Mango Shrub, Ancho Reyes, Lime, Tiki Bitters
- Spicy Palmetto - $11: La Gritona Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Jalapeno
- New FOAM who this...? - $12: Citadelle Gin, sweet vermouth, blood orange marmalade, blood orange foam.
- Simple Lady - $11: Titos Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Creme de Cassis
- Naked and Famous - $13: Fidencio Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, Lime
- Edinburgh Sour - $10: Glenfiddich 12 Yr Scotch, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Malbec Float
- Dealer’s Choice - $13: Trust us, we’ve got you
Beer
- Blackberry Farms Classic Saison - $8: Tennessee 6.3%
- Coast Kolsch - $6.5: Charleston 4.8%
- Westbrook White Thai - $6: Charleston 5.1%
- River Rat Astronaut Sauce IPA - $7: Columbia 5.4%
- Cooper River Golden Ale - $7: Charleston 4.6%
- Revelry Hotel Rendezvous Wheat Ale - $7: Charleston 5%
- Hazelwood Brewing Co. Stout - $7.5: Lexington 7%
Wine
- Papet Cava, Spain - $9.5: Crisp & Delicious
- Montgras Rosé, Chile - $8: Rosé
- Don Rodolfo Pinot Grigio, Argentina - $8.5: Juicy green apple, crisp, effervescent.
- Crios Torrontes, Argentina - $8: Susana Balboa
- Portillo Sauvignon Blanc, Argentina - $9: Palate - Mango; Aroma - Grapefruit
- Can Feixes White Blend, Spain - $9: Chardonnay & Macabeo
- Montes Alpha Chardonnay, Chile - $9.5: Chardonnay
- Sierra Grande Pinot Noir, Chile - $7.5: Delicate...but full of finesse.
- Morgollon Malbec, Argentina - $9: Malbec
- Jaspi Negre Grenache/Carignan, Spain - $9.5: Classy blend
- El Inquilino Tempranillo, Spain - $8: Tempranillo
- Pioneiro Vinho Tinto, Portugal - $7: Classic Portuguese blend with a hint of Syrah
- Bodega Norton Cabernet Sauvignon - $9.5: Spicy twist on an old favorite.
Afterthought Sips
- Earl Grey MarTEAni - $10: Earl Grey Infused Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- You’re Indah Club - $9: Indah Espresso Infused Vodka, Bailey’s, Simple Syrup
- Peruvian Hot Chocolate - $3
- Chateau Gravas Sauternes - $12
- Leyenda Fino Sherry - $7
- Charleston Sercial Madeira - $13
Store Items
- Aji Verde 10oz - $15
- Seco de Carne (Peruvian Pot Roast) - $60 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tamales (1 Dozen) - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Ratio 10 oz - $14
- Tres Leches Cake - $40 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Pot Pie Empanadas (1 Dozen) - $36 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Alfajores (1 Dozen) - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pork Spare Ribs (1 Rack) - $32 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Chorizo Empanadas (1 Dozen) - $40 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free