Governor Henry McMaster announced restaurants can re-open to limited dine-in customers beginning Monday, May 11

Governor Henry McMaster announced restaurants may resume in-door dining with up to 50% of the restaurant’s occupancy rate, beginning Monday, May 11.  McMaster also lifted all boating restrictions, effective immediately. McMaster established guidelines for restaurants to follow.

• Only allow 50% of posted occupancy inside, as determined by fire marshals

• Tables should be spaced 6-8 feet apart

• Additional cleaning and sanitizing guidelines for equipment, tables, chairs, etc.

• Additional guidance for health checks for all employees

• Social distancing guidance for employees and customers, including recommended

To see a full list of guidelines, go to https://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/newsroom/SC%20restaurant%20reopening%20guidelines%20Phase%20Two%205.8.20.pdf. 

For more detailed information about the governor’s announcement, go to https://governor.sc.gov/news/2020-05/gov-henry-mcmaster-restaurants-are-able-open-limited-dine-services-monday-may-11.

Governor McMaster says he will likely address South Carolinians Monday, May 11, regarding when close contact businesses such as hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, massage businesses and tattoo shops can re-open.