Ribs were not smoked outside but still had a good flavor. Meaty ribs and collard greens were…read moreseasoned. Service was timely.

Found this amazing hole in the wall while traveling though the area. The food was delicious,…read moreexactly what you mean when you say southern deliciousness.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Columbia, SC. I always receive spectacular service and…read moredelicious food here. If you haven't tried Mr. Friendly's, you are indeed missing out. P.S. When you come, get the fried chicken with tasso gravy, mashed potatoes and collard greens. You will NOT regret it.

Peanut Butter Fudge Pie (5/5): The best part of the meal. The crumbly crust was delicious and the…read morepie itself tasted like a Reese's cup. Buttermilk Fried Chicken (4/5): Decent fried chicken. I didn't expect it to be a boneless breast. Dark meat would've given it more flavor. The potatoes were flavorful and creamy. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish (3/5): The catfish wasn't anything special but the grits were very good. Lots of flavor and good texture. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes (3/5): Would've been a lot better if it was fried more and had a crispier exterior. The herb goat cheese was good, but there was a little too much of it. Loved the roasted garlic (great for spreading on the complimentary bread!) Buttermilk Fried Shrimp (2/5): Only came with 4 shrimp. The shrimp itself wasn't very meaty and it also wasn't fried long enough. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

This place is closed. Even the best find it hard to make it in a small town. I was really excited…read moreto eat here.

Am a student athlete that travels a lot and always look forward to a great meal. Being in a small…read moretown, where there isn't many good restaurants someone has to stand out. That being said mama pearls is that restaurant with great hospitality that makes you feel at home. The food their will have you wanting more. I ate at many restaurants but their great personality and food will have you craving to visit again and eat more. Shoutout to mama pearls y'all are doing a great job. I appreciate you very much. Thank you.

Great experience with a couple of lovely friends at this Amish Menonite restaurant that serves…read moresouthern comfort from another world They change the menu daily and today they didn't have the fried pork chops the baked pork was good too, tender and fully cooked, service was quick and with a smile. The two sides were flavorful and the Mac and cheese had real cheese not like the one that comes in a box My sweet tea came with refills like it is customary in the South, for dessert had the shoo-fly pie which was unlike anything I ever had and good to the last bite I will take my outoftowners next time even if it is in the middle of nowhere in a block that is being revitalized by the Mayor, inside is a modest place and don't expect a Michelin star, just plain and simple homemade cooking

We drove just over 70 miles with high expectations because My brother-in-law told me it was…read moreterrible. So we knew for sure it had to be great. He was just trying to keep us away from the good stuff! For starters, walking in was nice and comfortable and came with a friendly greeting. It was 2 o'clock on a Thursday and there was a bit of business, but not too much to keep us from a visit and going to our seat in just a minute. My wife and I had different items so that we could taste more things. I don't believe that there was any negative conversation about a single bite. It was easy to get excited about the flavor of everything that we had. Pure comfort food at its best. If you made it this far in the review and don't go find out how wonderful this is. Sorry but, you're missing out!

The food is the absolute best! EVERYTHING is homemade! We ordered the pork chop and the fish…read more(bream). OMGEEE the best I have had in ages! Beans and rice excellent. Family owned and so gracious. Most importantly SUPER clean!

Fantastic fried chicken, green beans and black eyed peas - skip the rice. Only to go. During covid…read moreeveryone was wearing mask which is unusual for South Carolina. Very nice employees.

A True Southern Gem in Sumter…read more Simply Southern Bistro absolutely deserves all five stars. Every time I walk through the door, I'm greeted with warm hospitality and the kind of service that makes you feel like family. The food is consistently outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and made with real Southern heart. Whether it's their perfectly seasoned entrées, the homemade sides, or those desserts you can't say no to, everything tastes like it came straight from someone's kitchen who knows what they're doing. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do, and it shows in both the service and the quality of the food. Sumter has plenty of places to eat, but Simply Southern Bistro stands out as one of the best. If you want a meal that hits the spot every single time, this is the place. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff, but I went for Southern Fried Chicken. Th8e chicken was 1 or 2 boneless. Starting…read moreat $16 to $24 for 2 pcs. My husband got the single breast with potatoes and a biscuit. Taste good but I felt disappointed.

Recommend by a friend Very good would go back…read moreThe grits were amazing! Service very good!

The server Jaleel. Was nice polite. wife got Cole slaw that was no good. I got DDD fried pork…read morechops smothered in grave. With side dish cheese noodles. We'll let me tell you no no no. Pork chops were flatter than a ran over something 1000 times. Dry as shit Noodles burnt. Strike 3 you people are done for me. One place NJ. One in PA now SC. Told them about it the kid says you want me to take it back. No you never do that at all. Just give a bad review put their name in shit since they wat you to eat it.

Good food and the service was great. We had the Friday special, Fried Flounder…read more Had a wheelchair and they helped us dingy the best seating.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 After several visits due to convenience and short distance from work, I now come here for one single dish - Spinach Salad w/ strawberries, pecans, goat cheese, and strawberry vinaigrette. I always add two pieces of tender and delicious Blackened Catfish. They do sometimes over season and it gets salty, but I simply scrap off some of the crusty seasoning and it's fine. Other than that one dish, I have not loved anything else. None of it was bad, but also nothing memorable. The Pimento Burger was decent, yet it didn't satisfy my craving after weeks of wanting a good burger. Blacken Catfish BLT was okay, but way too salty (again) and bread felt stale. Broccoli & Cheddar Soup was fine, but I would have definitely liked more cheese. The service is pretty good and it's quite spacious inside the restaurant. However, like I said, I come here due to location, but stayed for one particular dish. Everything else is average, but give me that one item I enjoy and you'll have me as a regular customer.

This is an old timey family friendly diner that serves "plates" cafeteria style. The food was…read moreamazing (home cooked) and the service was great! A plate was a choice of meat and 3 sides. This is a place you might just drive by if you didn't know to stop. Definitely a 'locals' kind of place.

I don't know exactly the server was she had longer hair and brown blonde hair, however my boyfriend…read moreand his coworkers came in on their lunch break. The sever was beyond rude, was mad because they were dirty from working and sat in her section, i am a server and i have never ONCE gotten mad because a blue collar man is dirty from work. i've never been the one to complain but this is absolutely disgusting how she acted. she proceeded to talk horribly about them 5 ft away. horrible experience!!