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    Pam's Restaurant

    3.5 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Man what a nice stop. On the way to the beach and found this place. Way better then any fast food place. The cook was so nice. So much good food. Was really good. Will be our go to stop. We parked in the back with the rv and had plenty of room. Yes it is $17 per person and kids and cheaper. Bring cash. It helps. We had water. Was good.

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    Sid M.

    Went here for lunch on Sunday and it was spectacular. Really nice people that come and talk to you, this is quintessential southern hospitality at its finest. Also the buffet is filled with delicious southern style cooking. Fried okra, mac and cheese, delicious chicken and homemade southern Biscuits and all the good stuff you could think of mmmm. If you're in Hartsville and want some good grub, you have to check this place out, you will not be disappointed I assure you!

    Front porch, it also has nice rocking chairs to relax in with full stomach.

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    The staff are super friendly and efficient! The food is fresh and tasty with a decent variety

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    One star this place sucks I hate it so much the macaroni is so bad it had so much pepper don't go here ok please don't

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    15 years ago

    Thanks giving dinner. Only ok but nothing to rave about...ive had better for cheaper

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    Pam's is the best Restaurant in Hartsville. Amazing Country Food! We now go 2-3 times a week. Can't get enough!

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    Don't eat to much food from the buffet "style" restaurant. If they think you have eating too much you will be asked to leave.

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    “The dressing taste truly homemade, we didn't need to add anything to the greens bc it was well seasoned, the pork/rice was tasty and the Mac/cheese was not missing a beat.”

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    Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken - Three pieces with cole slaw at Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken, Hartsville

    Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken

    3.5(83 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$

    The chicken was fresh and definitely not dry, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food overall…read morelacked seasoning and just didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The banana pudding was a complete miss for me. I honestly wouldn't consider it traditional banana pudding. The texture and taste just weren't there, and I would skip it altogether. Ironically, the most enjoyable part of the meal was the store-bought rolls with the honey for dipping. Fresh food is a great start, but Southern food is about flavor. Unfortunately, this meal just didn't deliver for me.

    The last Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken still open. I had to come and give it a try and do a short…read morevideo for YouTube , TikTok , and Instagram. I visited in March when I was vacationing and visiting family in NC and SC. I grew up in Bennettsville in the 70's and 80's , not far from here. My family never went here , so this was my first time trying it. I was told by many people in the comments of my videos that it's not the same as it was years ago. I guess they don't put honey in the batter anymore , supposedly because some people may have allergies. I was also told you can ask for honey to put on yourself , but I wasn't told or offered honey for my chicken when I ordered it. I ordered a 2 piece white , with rice and gravy , mashed potatoes and gravy , roll , banana pudding , and a soda. I was happy they gave me 2 breasts instead of a breast and wing. The breast were kind of small , but with the rest of the meal it filled me up. The chicken was okay , not juicy but not dry either. I was disappointed the batter had no honey flavor , but as I said I didn't know that they no longer put it on the batter , you have to ask for a side of honey. After I was finished my meal , I passed a gentleman at his table putting honey on his so I was like dang it ! The rice and gravy was kind of bland and so was the mashed potatoes and gravy. I did add pepper to both. The roll was your standard pre-made roll not homemade. Banana Pudding was a huge disappointment. Southern banana pudding is supposed to shine , but this tasted like out the box bland pudding with some Nilla Waffers on top and No Bananas. The dining room was clean except the drink fill area could've used a wipe down. There are some old posters of Yogi Bear cartoons and a stuffed Yogi Bear near the front counter above the Boo Boo boxes. The old style menu is behind the counter with no electronics like back in the day and specials are posted on the wall. The iconic neon sign is out front with Yogi holding a chicken drumstick. Service was okay , not Southern Hospitality , but not rude either like I've read a few others have said. It was an experience of stepping back in time , but the food was disappointing. I hope it stays in business for years to come , but personally it was a one time deal for me.

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    Chicken under a heat lamp

    Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken - Inside the seafood platter box.  Sides are Mac & Cheese and fries.

    Inside the seafood platter box. Sides are Mac & Cheese and fries.

    Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken - Sign outside

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    Cook Out - Super supper service!

    Cook Out

    3.4(19 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    The service was great. The store was clean. The burgers were good albeit a bit small. The cheddar…read morebites were hot and gooey We definitely got our moneys worth

    Not swayed by the bad reviews, I wanted to try this place out. It sounded like burgers and shakes…read moremade like five guys. Not entirely true. The first thing I noticed was there were only like 5 massive round tables in the place. I assume they don't get a lot of dine-in customers, but I would expect that could be an issue when they do. I looked at the menu and ordered a small cheeseburger, Cajun fries, and a pineapple shake. I asked for the fries to be "like, extra extra extra crispy" because I hate limp fries everyone seems to be pushing these days. After I ordered, I noticed there was another menu off to the side with a way better deal for the same things I ordered. I would have liked for the guy working the register to automatically fix that for me. I ended up paying around $5 more because I'd never been there before and didn't pay attention. I saw they had Cheerwine and was pretty excited for that, as no one I know of in Ohio has it in a restaurant. Unfortunately, I gave up pop for lent, so I didn't have any. The burger was good and fresh, though tiny. The fries were not crispy enough, but the cook was nice enough to ask if they were fine and I didn't have the heart to tell him no. The shake was fantastic! I wish I could have drank it all, but I was so full from water and the food. These guys deserve a 3, but I gave them a 4 because the cook was super nice.

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    Cook Out - Already eaten onion rings? Not sure, but this is what they handed me.

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    The Blind Pig Pub - Fried deviled eggs.

    The Blind Pig Pub

    3.5(21 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    We came here because not much else was open in this quiet southern town. Waitress was really good…read moreand made sure our drinks were always full. The food was good. I tried a deep fried deviled egg for the first time and it was good! My dinner was a prime rib cheese steak and it was good. My son used the bathroom and came out saying it was gross with bugs and cob webs. It was just a good place...nothing special. Prices were pretty good too! One issue...serving appetizers with main course drives me nuts!

    If I could rate this place a zero, I would. I can't say anything about the food, as I left after…read moreless than five minutes inside. But, I can tell you all about the service and encourage you to make good choices in how you decide to have epicurean adventures that also support your local economy. My dining companion & I walked into an uncrowded restaurant with many unclean dining tables. We were then greeted by a hostess coughing into her hand while encouraging us to choose where we wanted to sit. We opted for the bar, in hopes of not experiencing anything touched by the coughing hostess. However, when I politely asked the bartender if she minded wiping our area down...due to the large crumbs sitting in front of my dining companion...she not quite as politely informed me that she had "just wiped it down but would do it again." At that point, I knew it was time to go. Anyone who follows me here knows that I am an avid foodie & supporter of small businesses. However, I do not stay where I am not welcomed & will absolutely not set foot back in this establishment again.

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    The Blind Pig Pub - Bar in the rear. Outside seating available

    Bar in the rear. Outside seating available

    The Blind Pig Pub - Nacho appetizer, forgot to take the picture before we dug in.

    Nacho appetizer, forgot to take the picture before we dug in.

    The Blind Pig Pub - Menu

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    Shug's Smokehouse Grill & Tavern - Jerk chicken Alfredo pasta.

    Shug's Smokehouse Grill & Tavern

    3.4(101 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    We came here on the recommendation of folks from the RV Superstore, and we were not disappointed…read more Shug's has a main parking lot that gets filled up quick on a Friday night, but we managed to find a spot. They have a nice waiting area inside that allows you to see the sushi master. We were seated at a nice booth, and the restaurant is designed in a way that makes you feel like you're at a smokehouse - there's tin roof structures over the seating area which is pretty neat. The bathrooms are located at the back of the restaurant, but you will have to wait if someone is doing a full face of makeup at the sink because there's live music that night. Our table ordered the kids corn dog, the 16oz ribeye, and the goat cheese salad. While we were waiting on our food, complimentary croissants covered in honey butter arrived to the table. They were flaky and dripping in honey butter, so I ate it with a fork to preserve my hands. The steak comes with two sides, so the side salad promptly arrived after the croissants. The steak was one of the best we've had at a restaurant, and the loaded baked potato was devoured. The corn dog turned out to be corn dog nuggets, which made it easier for my little to cut up and let the steam release. The fries were super crispy but fluffy in the middle. The candied pecan crusted goat cheese salad was exactly that. It looked like a small cheese ball of goat cheese that had been rolled in the candied pecan mixture, and then deep fried. By the time you open the cheese ball of goat cheese and mix it with the rest of the salad, there's not much texture diversity because the croutons were not crunchy. If in the area, I would definitely return but would try a different salad next time.

    I've visited Shug's multiple times for Girls Nights and quality time with my daughter. The food is…read moredelicious and the seating both inside and outside are comfortable.

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    Shug's Smokehouse Grill & Tavern - Ribeye steak.

    Ribeye steak.

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    Pam's Restaurant - southern - Updated September 2026

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