Awesome place. Awesome food. Very reasonably priced. Reminded me of family reunion food! Easy going staff and took time to converse with our group contributed to the down home hospitality that we enjoyed.....and 'nanna pudding and pistachio salad to top off a full belly. I dont get to Estill, SC often, but next time Im in this area......I will definitely stop in for more family cooking. read more

This is the real deal. Classic South Carolina Buffet. Hash, BBQ, mustard sauce. Fried chicken. Streak o Lean. Variety of vegetables. Desserts include "Sweet Potato Bread". Looks like a brownie but tastes like heaven. Other desserts are great including Banana Pudding. All you can eat! Family place out in the country. People Drive for miles around to eat here. Steak night must be incredible. I was only there for lunch. Steer your land yacht to Lester's if you are within 50 miles. Nice people! read more

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Foods decent, they never ever change any other sides, if you stopped in there last year, they're gonna be serving exactly the same thing this year, it would be nice if they change things up a little bit read more

Good food, good service, good price. Country restaurant. fantastic BBQ! TVs with football games on them it's like eating at grandmas house!

Good food enjoyed it all. Collards. Chicken. Succotash. Would love shade over a picnic table outside!!! read more

Good food, great service and a lively spot for a Friday evening meal. The drinks were a plus!

Great hospitality, and good southern home cooked food. Dessert is badass, but you have to eat in to get it.

Dropped by this hidden gem on my way to Jacksonville, Florida. Very homey establishment. Super clean. The folks are nice and friendly. Bbq, rice, and hash are good, but the fried chicken, collard greens, and homemade cookies are Fantastic! We will definitely stop by on our next trip through. 4 Stars! read more

This is indeed a hidden treat for anyone who loves Southern BBQ, hash, rice, fried chicken and all the trimmings including tea and dessert. All you can eat! Why mustard base BBQ of course! VERY clean, VERY friendly was even greeted at the door by the owner. Ya'll come serve yourself to the buffet! read more

Great home style cooking. Very sweet staff. Favorite place to eat in Hampton county. A great place to stop if you are driving through.

Awesome BBQ Friendly Staff!! A must have SC meal! Service was top notch! My husband and brothers eat here on their yearly fishing trip!

Five stars simply bc it exceeded my expectations. First off, I'm from New Hampshire and was curious about the Savannah/Charleston area so I booked a quick getaway trip to check it all out. So needless to say I was going out on a limb by picking this spot for some southern home cooking. When I first pulled up to the building I could see that it was basically a house with an extension which was the restaurant. In fact, I didn't even think it was a restaurant! They opened at 11 and I got there for about 11:30 and there were only maybe 2 cars (huge F250s) in the lot and to be honest, I was wondering if I was going to get booted for looking like a tourist. BUT, I saw some reviews where people said it was good so I went in. And I am so happy that I did, it was everything that it could've been and more. You can probably get better southern cooking else where but if you're looking to have something different and want to have a feeling of community and you come from a world where TGIF, Ruby Tuesdays and Outback are your typical meals, go for this place. The food was good: fried chicken and collard greens, as much sweet tea as your teeth (and your heart) will allow and the deserts were home baked and the staff was awesome. Not to mention, about 5/10 mins after I got in, I looked up from my plate and the entire town was walking in. It reminded me of every movie or tv show where the characters all know each other and everyone was just happy to be alive. In all honesty I'm moved by the experience since I have become complacent with what life is now in a more populous area. This reminded me that life isn't all like I see it in my daily life. This was an experience bigger than food, it reminded me about what's important and what doesn't matter. Again, if your looking for something totally unexpected compared to your fine dining experiences in busy areas, seek this place out. It's truly an experience that you'll never forget! read more

Most friendliest place you'll ever visit with some down home good food!! My boyfriend took me here for lunch after we got done being in the woods deer hunting abs man oh man... If you leave this place still feeling hungry, that's on you!! I'm glad I got to have some good lunch after being in the woods most of the morning. Food was delicious and sweet tea was just right! Will have to come back next time we're up this way. Even with the social distancing guidelines, everyone was respectful of each other's space and remaining six feet apart. So no need to worry. read more

My friend and I drove all the way from Columbia to try Lester's. I'm getting married in Hampton and there aren't many restaurants to choose from in that area that caters. But omg Lester's! Though I drive down a skeptic...I drove home a believer! This place is SO DELICIOUS! True southern comfort food to its core. The staff is so friendly! And there's so much to choose from on the buffet. I can't wait for all of my out of state family and friends to try Lester's at my wedding! read more

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The friendliest people own this restaurant. They are cautious when running their establishment by following social distance guidelines so that you can go in and enjoy a good meal without worrying. Great job! read more

Outstanding Lowcountry bbq! Came in on Saturday night and had: pulled pork, hash on rice, rutabagas, turnip greens, hush puppies, and fried chicken. Had banana pudding for dessert. Everything was delicious! Will definitely come back next time I'm down to visit my family. read more

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Great surprise to find such a gem on my recent trip to Lake Warren State Park. Even late on a Sunday afternoon, not too long before closing time, everything was fresh and tasty. The inside was jjust what I expected with tables of different sizes, even big picnic tables with benches, country-life decor, and plenty of locals still dressed in their Sunday best, hats and all, straight from church. There were also plenty of folk just like me, dressed more casually. This place was filled with lots of wonderful local folks and since I was alone, it was nice to hear a few of theiir interesting conversations. But, back to the food! Loved the fried chicken and the chicken/rice. Pulled pork was good as was the sauce. Hash was good. Rice was too clumpy, but still supported the hash well. Good cornbread and pork chops. I did not have room to try the ham, gravy, stuffing, or a couple other things that escape my memory now. I was pleased with all the entrees. There was a salad bar, but I decided not to fill up on that stuff since I can have that any day, at home. The desserts were great: vanilla and chocolate pudding layered with whipped topping, pecan pie (I did not try it), and yellow layer cake with chocolate frosting. Yes, I tried three desserts! Oh, forgot about the succotash, which was very good. I hope my travells take me back to this area again so I can visit and have another great meal! read more

Lester's Bar-B-Que - Pulled pork with sauce, green beans, fried chicken, mac and cheese, chicken bog, hash on rice. Succotash in the bowl. - Barbeque Near Me - Estill, South Carolina

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Great place the food is that of a very fine dining. Food is cooked properly. Excellent service and clean and freindly

We finally got to try Lester's today and it was delicious!! The fried chicken was so fresh and piping hot. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Best hash and rice I've had! The desserts were so freshly baked too. I have high standards for food and this place is quality! All country style food is not equal and Lester's does it right! Can't wait to go back soon! read more

Awesome food, very friendly staff but not compliant with covid guidelines. It would break my heart to find out any of the staff ended up sick. Nice people. read more

Found this gem taking the country route on the way home from our Hilton Head vacation. This was a nice change from your typical fast food restaurant. Hands down some of the best food I've ever had. Pulled pork, fried chicken, mac & cheese, greens, butter beans and more! You can tell it's all homemade with care. Be sure to save room for the amazing banana pudding. Staff and customers were friendly. Restaurant is clean. The only bad thing? Wish we lived closer to come back sooner. Thank you for a great experience. God Bless! read more

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Good Southern Country cooking. Everything you would expect on the menu. Good sweet tea. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant and bathrooms.

I have been coming to Lester's since I was very young and it have always been my favorite place to eat. The food has never disappointed, and the staff are all very kind and loving read more

Buffet-style. Great Southern BBQ and very friendly service. Shredded BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, lots of veggies, stuffing, and plenty of desserts. If you are traveling anywhere near this place, it is worth the trip over. read more

In from out of town and this place was recommended for good BBQ. And I'm so glad I came. The food is the best food I have eaten in a long time. They offered a buffet so I was able to taste everything. The BBQ chicken was very flavorful, the ham was cooked perfectly, the Mac and cheese was awesome...I wish I had more room in my stomach to eat more! read more

The barbecue could use a little more smoke, but everything is top notch nonetheless. If you go for shrimp night, be sure to get there early. Also be sure to check the suspension on your vehicle, because you'll put on a few pounds in this place. read more

Hidden gem - great food and great service. Highly recommend. Buffet has a ton of options that were refreshed numerous times while we ate. Large salad bar and dessert bar too. Not normally a fan of mustard based sauce but this was exceptional. read more