The restaurant doesn't look like much on the outside but it is truly a hidden gem in Sumter. The…read morestaff are helpful and friendly. The cuisine is southern comfort food as well as many breakfast and lunch options. They also offer discounts for military, senior citizen, and emergency responders.

Great breakfast, large portions. Service was friendly and quick. Was there with a group, will be…read moreback.

Service 2.5/5 Ambiance 4/5…read moreSpud Max 4/5 Chili cheese nachos 4/5 Sweet tea 4.5/5 Arnold Palmer 4.5/5 Key Lime cheesecake 4/5 Pineapple upside down cheesecake 4.5/5

Honestly, I wish I could leave a good review, but unfortunately that would require receiving the…read morecorrect order and having a decent experience. I have nothing bad to say about the food itself, but the complete lack of attention to detail and the overall service were absolutely unacceptable. Having my order completely wrong is an inexcusable letdown. Rest assured, I will never be returning to this establishment again unless the world is literally ending--and even then, I'd seriously reconsider. I wouldn't trust this place with my last meal. Frankly, I'd rather get one from death row, because at least they seem capable of following instructions. Do better.

That sure hit the spot, Love, love, love the seafood. My family always enjoy our time here. Looking…read moreforward to coming back.

Tucked away in a shopping strip, Hawaii Steak & Seafood House in Sumter is easy to overlook from…read morethe outside, but once you step in, you're greeted with a surprisingly clean and spacious dining area. I didn't dine in this time, I ordered my meal to-go but I still got a good feel for the space. I ordered spring rolls and shrimp and scallop hibachi. The veggies was definitely the highlight of the meal. The seafood was cooked nicely, but it was the fresh, crisp veggies that really stood out and gave the dish its balance. The portions were generous, big enough that you're not leaving hungry, and maybe even with leftovers for later. The spring rolls missed the mark for me. They lacked the veggie crunch I was hoping for and didn't have that crispy, golden snap that makes spring rolls irresistible. Instead, they leaned a bit on the soggy side, which left me wanting more texture and flavor balance. Overall, Hawaii Steak & Seafood House is one of those spots where you'll walk out full and satisfied portion-wise. The hibachi veggies shined, but a few other items could use a little fine-tuning. Clean space, big plates, and a meal that's worth a try if you're in the area.

Talk about a blast from the past!…read more No menus needed buffet style! We were in Sumter for my daughter's swim meet and drove past Shoney's. Where we're from, every Shoney's closed down years ago, so I probably hadn't eaten at one in close to 30 years. I grew up eating that breakfast buffet, so when I saw that sign, there was really only one option: MAKE THE U-TURN. We had driven about three hours, hadn't eaten breakfast yet, and rolled into Sumter around 11:30 a.m. Thankfully, they serve breakfast until 2 p.m. on Saturdays, which immediately made this place a winner in my book. The buffet itself isn't huge, but it had the classics: scrambled eggs, sausage links, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and sausage gravy, home fries, grits, fatback, little chicken bites, strawberry topping, syrup, plus a salad bar. And then there was the bacon... Apparently everybody in Sumter had the same idea we did because the bacon was GONE when we got there. We stayed about 40 minutes and never saw another batch come out. Bacon was clearly the celebrity of the buffet that morning. Thankfully, the sausage links came through! They had a slightly sweet, almost maple-sausage flavor and were really good. My wife enjoyed the salad bar too. She wasn't a fan of the beets and said they tasted a little strange, but everything else she had was good. One thing newcomers should know: the buffet line is less of a "line" and more of a choose-your-own-adventure. There didn't seem to be a clear starting point or direction, so people would jump in wherever the food they wanted happened to be. Nobody was rude about it, but if you're expecting everybody to start at one end and work their way down... abandon that dream immediately. The only real downside for us was the temperature inside. It was pushing almost 100 degrees outside, and inside felt somewhere around 78-79 degrees. It wasn't unbearable, but after coming in from that kind of heat, I was definitely hoping for that glorious restaurant AC where you need a jacket after 10 minutes. We did not get that. Service, however, was excellent. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and welcoming even though the restaurant was pretty busy. They also appeared to allow buffet to-go orders, which I thought was pretty convenient. For two adults and one child, we were right around $55. A little higher than I remembered Shoney's being--but then again, the last time I was regularly eating here I probably wasn't the one paying the bill. Most importantly, the food tasted like I remembered it. And that was worth the stop. There are certain restaurants that instantly take you back to being a kid, and Shoney's did that for me. If you remember places like Quincy's and Ryan's, then you already know exactly the kind of nostalgia I'm talking about. Was it perfect? No. Was I hot? Yes. Did I eat entirely too much? Absolutely. Would I make that U-turn again? Without hesitation.

...The Sunday Brunch at Shoney's is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I always leave with a belly full…read morebecause they have their most popular breakfast foods, AND some of their most popular lunch/supper foods (both with all the fixin's! It just can't get any better than that!!! I have loved Shoney's my entire life and I don't believe that there will ever be a day that I don't love it!!!

Always a great place to get a good burger and fries! This one has gotten some nicer table and…read morechairs that keep you comfortable for a meal, but then it gets to be time to move on. Staff here is great! And eating with the potato bags is always funny to me for some reason

Great Burgers & Fries! Great Hotdogs too! Used DoorDash…read moreand got food right away still got!

This Business has the Best subs and salads. they're all the-when I was pregnant and still do, The…read moreonly place for me to get a salad, sub. It's Very clean. Employees are extra nice and it's a comfortable place to eat in. So go try it You wont be disappointed.

The food is consistently good. Great price, quick service, friendly staff. Easy online ordering.read more

My fried chicken was pretty dry in my 12.9.2025 and I ate only a small portion of it. The service…read morewas god, but I felt like maybe the server should have asked why I barely touched the chicken when she asked if I wanted a box to take it home and I said no. The reviews make me think I ate there on a subpar day. First impressions are important though.

We were greeted with a smile as soon we walked into the room. Food was delicious and hot! The staff…read morekept our drinks full. The owner even came over to make sure everything was good and to welcome us to the establishment! Can't beat down home country cooking. We will be back VERY soon!

Good food at a decent price. Peak hours can be busy so you may need to wait longer than normal.read more

A hidden treasure on Shaw AFB, the Tee Top Cafe serves top notch breakfast and lunch made to order…read more Explore the wide variety of sandwiches, hamburgers, wraps, salads, and so on. Don't miss out on their unlisted jalapeño ghost pepper cheese burger which is sure to make your mouth catch fire. Their in-house chips are to die for as well!