I give 5 stars because food was fresh and hot . There is a young man who works there and he broke…read moreout into song . A star for just that ! Very friendly staff , I am in town for work and had 3 different people tell me to go here for comfort food . Fried chicken on point Mash potato's were instant so that was my least favorite . ALL the other veggies I tried were seasoned nicely and were very good . Lima beans were the best I have ever eaten . Peach cobbler was strangely good with the strange looking topping . I would eat that every time I went

I had some business to attend to in South Myrtle Beach and as I finished up I started to get hungry…read morefor lunch. Luckily I saw a packed place on Mr. Joe White Avenue called Simply Southern Smokehouse. Place looked legit and had a full parking lot so I pulled in. There is only one way in and once you get in, the cashier is on the right with the $15 all you can eat buffet right next to it. The $15 also included all you can drink soft drinks, water and sweet tea. I paid my money and grabbed a plate and ran right up to the buffet. They start out light with vegetables and sides, working up to the main courses of fried chicken, fried fish, pulled pork, smoked chicken and some hot wings. After that, they had some mac & cheese, and then the desserts which was blueberry cobbler, peach cobbler, homemade banana pudding...and a couple of other things. I started off with some broad beans, stewed okra and tomatoes, smoked chicken and hot wings. I brought my plate and my silverware to an empty table, which was getting hard to find as the place was so packed and then went up to fetch me a glass of water to wash it down with. They serve Pepsi products and of course sweet tea but I was going to save my calories for dessert. The place was clean, well lit and the seating was well designed with booths along the wall and tables in the center... and plenty of room between the tables. Once seated I dug right in. The broad beans were excellent. Done right and full of flavor. The stewed tomatoes and okra, although cook correctly was a bit bland for my liking. The smoked chicken was excellent and I used a bit of the golden SC BBQ sauce on it...great...and homemade. The hot wings were the real deal meaty and moist with a nice kick. I finished the plate in about five minutes. Time for round two. On my second trip up, I put some collard greens, lima beans, a piece of fried chicken and a piece of fried fish on the fresh plate. As I sat down to eat, I put a bit of hot vinegar sauce on the collard greens and dug in. The collards were excellent and the homemade vinegar hot sauce gave it a bit of a kick and bite. The Lima beans were soft and loaded with flavor. I then moved on to the fried chicken, which was cooked correctly with the skin crispy and well battered and the meat moist on the inside. That said, it was bland. Given how well the beans were seasoned I was surprised. Same thing with the fish, but they had a real good house sauce for it which gave it a nice flavor and saved it, but overall both the fried chicken and the fried fish were bland. I then went up for a plate number three and realized I was not gonna be able to eat anymore mains, which was a shame since the pulled pork looked great... It will have to wait for the next time I come. I did, however leave a bit of room for dessert and I'm glad I did . The banana pudding was delicious with a full banana taste and 'Nilla wafers on top and bottom adding a bit of crunch. I only had enough room for one of the cobbler so I chose peach and it did not disappoint. Nice and warm with a sweet peach flavor and tasty crumbles. I wanted more but controlled myself. As I got up to leave, I placed five dollars on the table for the cleanup guy who was hustling and keeping the place neat and tidy. I then looked around and noticed this was a real local spot full of people from Myrtle Beach. You have families, elderly people, young people, construction workers and people from local businesses. For $15 it cannot be beat. Not only will I be back again but I plan on bringing some of my friends from up north who are going to love this place...plus I gotta try that pulled pork and Mac and cheese...if the fried chicken and fish have more seasoning, I'll up them to 5 stars.

Stopped in as our last stop before heading home, glad we did! owners and staff couldn't have been…read morenicer - great drinks, location and very clean. Food looked good but ate prior to.

Nice brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. There was an…read moreevent earlier in the day so they only had a limited menu (which was disappointing). Chicken tenders were not to my picky eaters liking, but I liked them. Fries were good hit and crispy. Lots of fun beer choices. I got beach life. It was good with a nice light flavor. Staff was super friendly and attentive.

Out of place in a beach town, but just right when you want a good drink and pizza without cliché…read morebeach ambiance. Prompt service

Service was incredibly slow. Food was meh. Kids throwing darts damn near over our head…read more Local spot which I usually love but this one didn't seem to care unless you were....

Nice spot right by the river with a great view. We stopped by while there was a live band playing,…read morewhich made the atmosphere even better. The music, food, and service all came together for a relaxing evening. It's a great place to enjoy the waterfront, grab a meal, and spend time with friends

Crispy fried shrimp = popcorn shrimp?! When it's a meal?!…read morePrice was good for a family of 4, the menu needs to be more detailed, specific. Food was not something you'll want to remember.

mac n cheese w smash burger was real good got photos taken real nice experience. food came quick…read moreand was quickly seated.

One of our favorite places to eat when we visit Myrtle Beach. We googled best hamburgers in Myrtle…read moreBeach a few ago and River City came up and we have eaten there ever since. You need to try it !

Overall atmosphere, aesthetic, and most importantly the food was great! Perfect way to start your…read moremorning before hitting the beach or town.

Food was great and there were many choices! Atmosphere was good and staff were nice. Food also came…read moreout quick.

Visited Paula Deen's Myrtle Beach, SC location on Mother's Day Sunday 2026 around 7pm. The place…read morewas full but there was no wait time for our party of 6 adults. We were promptly seated and drink orders were taken. The waiter reappeared about 15 mins later with drinks and cheese rolls and took the table's order. We settled on the Aspen family meal which consisted of 2 meats and 4 sides. We chose smothered pork tenderloin and fried chicken along with mac 'n cheese, collard greens, fried okra and candied yams. Fried chicken was awesome, crispy, with an assortment of dark and white meat pieces. We were looking for a knife because of the pork tenderloin and realized you don't need it. It was that tender. You could cut it with a fork and it too was awesome. Everyone raved about all the side items except the mac & cheese it was a bit on the bland side so it was not our favorite. There was no need for a refill of any of the food. The first round was very ample sized and everyone left very satisfied. And if I have a bit of feedback, our waiter was not attentive unlike the waitress serving the tables in our same area. He was didn't bother to come back and see if we needed a refill on any of the drinks or the food. The only disappointing thing was they no longer offer you a small sample size dessert to finish up your meal. It's been a while since I've dined here so I'm not sure how long that change has been in place. However, we understand the food industry continues to be impacted by the current economy. Overall, the restaurant was very clean, including the restrooms. It's a nice place to feed a large family who hates buffets.

Checked off another (former) Food Network star restaurant during my trip to Myrtle Beach. Service…read moreand ambiance were good, but I will say the food had some good and not so great. We had the Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and Chicken Dumplings with Green Beans, Candied Yams, Mac n Cheese, and Cheesy Grits. The three entrees were ok - not exactly the quality that I was expecting. Fried chicken didnt have a flavorful batter, and the chicken dumplings had an odd burnt smell to it (but didnt taste like it which was weird). The mac n cheese was really bad, but the cheesy grits and candied yams were the stars of the show. Overall, it was good food for the price. It just didnt rise to the level that I was expecting.

This was great! Clean and fresh Food was out constantly! It's been a while since I've been to…read moregolden coral because sometimes the good just Site under lights. Not here. It was fresh they did great keeping up with the demand!

the fish tacos were burnt and the fries were disguisting the service was good and the atmosphere…read moregood the drink prices good happy hour