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    Julia Belle's

    4.6 (661 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    George D.

    Solid experience. Staff very friendly. They had a double smashburger running so I got that. It was very good. Place was fairly empty and this quiet. Staff checked in on me while I ate even though it's not true table service. Nice touch. The fries tasted like those frozen / flash fried preseasoned ones. Not very good. Green beans and Cole slaw were good. Check em out if you are in the area.

    Blacken catfish sub with mash potatoes and cabbage with mac & cheese
    Michell B.

    The food is really good. I must say I didn't want rice with my blackened catfish so I substituted it with mashed potatoes and I got macaroni and cheese with cabbage instead of coleslaw. The hush puppies were OK. I will be back again to order it and the customer service was amazing. Those girls were so sweet.

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    Raena P.

    This restaurant is the perfect place to stop while coming through Florence. The hospitality is 10/10 and the food is great. It's true Southern hospitality with a welcoming family atmosphere. Don't skip the amazing desserts at the end!!

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    Devon O.

    Being on the road, I have a list of dietary restrictions so I can successfully keep driving. However.. I could not stay away from that pot roast. That gravy and rice took me back to when I was a kid getting a plate from my grandma. That is gravy.. and rice.. simple things southern made that make a plate incredible before you can even reach the proteins. Now what was actually mine? Catfish and fries. I did play it safe, but that catfish was everything. Properly cleaned, fried to perfection. Super crispy, smoky when you break it and seasoned through. It literally doesnt get better than that. Aside from my wife's pot roast, the mac & cheese was valid. Seeing it, I had questions, but when you break through that layer of cheese, it was oozing with goodness. My only regret is not staying the night in Florence and letting this food put me to sleep. This is an easy play to stop along I-95.

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    Keith B.

    Absolutely great! Food was hot, vegetables were fresh, service was excellent! Wish they had more locations, but it's a must stop on exit 164 in SC. You will leave highly satisfied!

    Tracy D.

    We stopped by Julia Belle's on our way back from taking a trip down to Florida. Julia Belle's is a family owned business that offers a lot of Southern cooking staples on their menu. They also had great hospitality to push a couple tables for our big group to sit together. They made sure that we had everything we needed through our dining experience. As a family we shared a few dishes. We got fried green tomatoes, a seafood combo platter and a side of macaroni and cheese. Everything came out piping hot, so you know it was made to order. The fried green tomatoes were so good. I liked the remolaude sauce that went along with it. The fried seafood combo dish was a good variety. It came with a blue crab cake, fried shrimp and fried catfish nuggets with a side of coleslaw. The seafood was very fresh. We were very satisfied with the food and would consider returning in the future if we are in the area.

    Miguel A.

    Stepping inside we quickly noticed it was an order at the counter kind of place, with table service for your food. From the outside, it looked pretty cozy, but once you were in there was actually a surprising amount of space to spread out. We started with a Dr. Pepper, but it arrived quite flat. When we mentioned it to the staff they explained that all their sodas shared the same CO2 tank suggesting there wouldn't be much difference if we swapped it. It was a bit of a letdown especially since we ended up not drinking it and there wasn't an option for a refund. Just a heads up even a simple cup of water comes with a small charge here. For my main course I opted for the Carolina shrimp roll with fried shrimp. While the roll itself was perfectly buttered and tasted great, the shrimp batter had a tendency to just fall right off and it felt a bit light. I also found it was quite generous with the tomatoes which combined with the slaw seemed to overpower the shrimp flavor and possibly made the breading a bit soggy. My dining companion had their heart set on the crab cake platter, but we ended up with a crab cake sandwich instead essentially a crab cake on a hamburger bun. When we pointed it out to our server kindly brought the receipt and showed us what was rung up. It must have been a little mix up at the register, but no biggie we just decided to go with the flow and enjoy it as is. The crab cake itself wasn't really a standout, but I have to say, those mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious especially with that flavorful gravy and seriously don't let me forget to rave about the Mac and Cheese it was really really good. We also had a pulled pork sandwich on the table. It came absolutely smothered in a mustard based BBQ sauce which while tasty unfortunately made the bun quite soggy. I ended up just enjoying the perfectly cooked meat on its ownwhich was fantastic. Honestly, one of the main reasons we even considered this spot was because we heard they had a lobster roll. Turns out, it's been off the menu for quite a while which was a little disappointing.

    Blackened catfish, green beans, slaw, corn fritters.
    Eric G.

    I truly enjoy supporting local businesses and enjoying great local food while travelling. This hands down was the best meal we had on this trip. Restaurant was tucked in a small shopping area, brightly lit and well decorated, spotless and packed with a bustling crowd late on a Friday. All a good sign of the great food we were about to have. I had the blackened catfish, with rice, slaw, beans and corn fritters. Catfish was evenly perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned - not dry at all. Rice, slaw - delicious. Corn fritters - perfectly crisp and sweet. Green beans - delicious, savory. Wife had the honey-pecan chicken roll - excellent flavors, not too sweet, balanced by the bacon well. Grits - delicious. We had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Fran the owner, who was such a great host, truly added to what was a great experience. Looking forward to stopping again, since the restaurant is convenient to our travels.

    Bill M.

    Stopping in as we travel south. Good reviews and right off the highway. Fast casual with seat yourself and order at the counter. I got the MAYBERRY PORK CHOP SANDWICH. Fried Pork Chop topped with tomato, house-made chili and sweet Savannah's coleslaw, On a buttery bun. Really good. Tender pork chop and the breading was so flavorful. Also, very filling. Good bang for your buck. Deb got GRAMMY'S POT ROAST. Mashed potatoes. Slow roasted pot roast with carrots, onions and celery in house-made gravy served over a bed of rice. Lots of good flavors and large portion. Sold spot with great food. Convenient spot off the highway and very friendly folks.

    My food was just not right. The hamburger steak and cabbage was ok but this rice was mush. Is so bad I don't even want to ask for something else.

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    We Were a party of 3. The woman that took our order was delightful. Shared her recommendations and the daily specials. We ordered two smashburger plates and a catfish nugget basket. All were fresh and piping hot. The collard greens were delicious As well as the catfish nuggets. We were traveling through and were recommended for this restaurant. I would wholeheartedly recommend this 100 times over. Also, nice Christian music playing for your enjoyment.

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    This place is an absolute gem! The service was great and the food was beyond delicious! Even my picky teen loved it!!

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    The food was delicious. That's what is important to me. I will definitely go there in the future if I'm in the area. I highly recommend

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    Excellent home cooked soul food, the servers are the most gracious. It's not fast food is great food!!!

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    The biscuits and collards are out of this world. Great small family restaurant must stop otw to your destination

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    The food was ok didn't have enough seasoning for me. The only thing that was good was the crab cakes. The staff was friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Julia Belle's

    Do you have a private dining room?

    Julia Belle’s does not have a private dining room.

    Are you open Jan 1st?

    Yes 8am-9pm. Featuring specials for Fist Day.

    Do you serve beer?

    We currently do not.

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    Wholly Smokin' Downtown

    4.3(529 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    We stopped by while passing through South Carolina during a roadtrip and I'm so glad we did!!…read more Our server **Johnathan** completely made the experience. He was SO hospitable, sweet and genuinely welcoming. He gave great recommendations and did not steer us wrong. These days, it's not always easy to come across service like that, which made it even more appreciated. I ordered the Sunset Blush drink and it was delicious. We also got the cornbread and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST cornbread I've ever had. So soft and flavorful. The brisket sandwich was a little dry (could be because we went during closing) but still had really good flavor. The mac and cheese though... WOW. I am very picky with mac and cheese and most places miss the mark, but this tasted homemade. Easily a 10/10. My husband got the peach bourbon burger and said it was great. The kids ate everything in sight which is always a win...lastly the cinnamon roll cheesecake for dessert... phenomenal!!! Overall such a great experience and I'm really glad we stopped in!

    I rarely leave reviews like this, but after our experience at Wholly Smokin' BBQ & Ribs, it feels…read morewarranted. After driving 15 hours on March 21, 2026, my husband and I were genuinely excited to try this place and planned to take our food back to the hotel. Unfortunately, the experience started off poorly and never really recovered. First, parking is extremely limited out front, which is frustrating when you're tired and just want a quick pickup. Inside, things only got worse. The front-of-house staff was shockingly unprofessional. The employee helping us clearly didn't understand her job and had to be corrected multiple times by another staff member--something no customer should have to witness. It created confusion, delays, and zero confidence in our order. We paid about $50 for a sampler, which is not cheap, and yet the same employee argued about giving us the sides because she entered the order incorrectly. If another, more competent employee hadn't stepped in, I'm convinced it would have escalated further. Even then, we never received one of the four sides we paid for. To make matters worse, we were never asked if we wanted drinks to go, and we weren't given plates, silverware, or even BBQ sauce--basic essentials for a takeout order. That's just unacceptable. While waiting, we also watched this same employee tell three separate dine-in families to go sit and wait while she stood there rolling silverware. Completely rude and dismissive. If I had been one of those customers, I would have walked out. This is the first impression customers get, and it's a terrible reflection of how the place is run. Between the disorganization, poor communication, and outright unfriendly behavior, the service was a mess. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the food itself was actually very good. The burnt ends and ribs were the standout--absolutely delicious. But great BBQ can't fully make up for such a frustrating and poorly managed customer experience.

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    Wholly Smokin' Downtown - Brisket bacon egg & cheese. With extra cheese grits. Hubs said it was delicious. To me, the brisket tastes reheated. Not fresh

    Brisket bacon egg & cheese. With extra cheese grits. Hubs said it was delicious. To me, the brisket tastes reheated. Not fresh

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    Jumping J's - Fried chicken  2 pc Snack French Fries

    Jumping J's

    4.0(73 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Service was exceptional till I found out they didn't put flounder in box. Let lady know at counter…read more She takes fork and looks under shrimp and then asks to see my receipt. lol. Service 2/5 Hamburger 3.8/5 nicely seasoned but on the dry side and tomato I requested was missing. Ambiance was laid back 5/5 Wait time 3/5 waited about 30 minutes. When waiting a long time u (i) expect everything to be hot, it was not. Fried flounder 3.9/5 Onion rings 4/5 nicely seasoned but not hot. Hushpuppies 4/5 Fries 3.8/5 Fried shrimp 3.9/5 Slaw 4/5 Mustard sauce 4/5 Cocktail sauce 4/5 Tartar sauce 3.9/5 Some special sauce 4.2/5 Wasn't asked what kind of dressing I wanted on salad therefore I ended up with none. And fella didn't hear me ask for tomato on hamburger.

    Hey Yelp Fam! Hey…read morey'all, I'm back with another review, and this time we're in Florence, South Carolina. We were out and about and wanted to try a new place to eat. My sister mentioned that she came across a spot on TikTok that everyone was talking about--apparently, they serve huge portions of seafood at a reasonable price. Honestly, there wasn't much convincing needed. She had me at seafood, big portions, and affordable prices, so I was like, let's go. When we got there, the parking lot was pretty full, so we expected a bit of a wait once we went inside. They do have a drive-thru, but since this was our first time and we weren't exactly sure what we wanted to order, we decided to go inside instead. For it being our first visit, we ordered quite a few things: shrimp platters, a hamburger just to try it out, and even a couple of hot dogs. When the food came out, they weren't kidding about the huge portions. You get a lot of food--served in what looks like a medium-sized pizza box, overflowing and a bit greasy. But the food was good. I really enjoyed the shrimp and fries, and the hushpuppies, fried okra were good too. I didn't care too much for the hot dogs or the hamburger, or salad, the bake potato. The grill shrimp was ok but to be fair, when I go to a seafood place, I usually stick to seafood. When I post the photos, you'll see just how much food they give you. Overall, the food was good and the service was solid. Would I go back? Probably. I'd likely check out a few other seafood spots in the area just to compare, but if I couldn't find another option, I'd definitely come back here and order the shrimp platter again.

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    Jumping J's - Sorry it's a smashed mess ( it was my fault) but it tastes great. The biggest piece of Strawberry Shortcake I ever had.

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    Sorry it's a smashed mess ( it was my fault) but it tastes great. The biggest piece of Strawberry Shortcake I ever had.

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