Good food, good service but a little pricey. Do yourself a favor and get the beer battered fries, they will not disappoint.

Stopped in with the wife for lunch. She had shrimp and grits, which were outstanding. I ordered the daily special which was, sad to say a once in a lifetime affair, a pork belly sandwich with smoked Gouda and preserves. It was on POINT. Wish they would have that on their menu more often. read more

Hamburger was not fresh, did not taste like real beef so it must have been a precooked burger with additives. Service was a bit slow this day, however they were busy. House salads are okay, cold and dressing had no flavor. Their Salmon is good though. read more

This is an outstanding place to eat. Last week I had the duck breast sandwich and my wife had the Turkey with dressing and cranberry sauce. Both were great. Highly recommend. read more

Hushpuppies are the bomb! Pleasant surprise to find a restaurant like this in Sumter, I will return. They are not fast, so make sure you are not in a rush. read more

Was in the area for business. Saw the rave reviews and thought I would give it a try. I had the shrimp and grits. Amazing! The shriimp, sausage, grits, and special sauce work together so well. I wish I could have licked my plate, but didn't want to look silly. I am here for one more day and am definately tempted to go back to try the chicken and biscuits which was my second choice. Prices are great too. read more

A hidden gem! Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside but don't be fooled. Inside is nice and well kept. The shrimp and grits were amazing (and I usually don't like grits)! Fried Mac n cheese balls were equally fabulous. Excellent service on top of that! I'll be making a return visit soon! read more

I was on a job here in Sumter and stopped by this place because it had great reviews here on yelp. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fried macaroni and it was absolutely delicious. I had the pleasure of talking with the owner for a few minutes and was a very nice gentleman. The owner and his son actually own the business and his son is the chef. Fantastic food, the service from the waitress and host was amazing, and I will definitely be back when I pass through Sumter. read more

This place was great. Super friendly staff and the food was delicious. I had the crab cake po boy with fried Mac n cheese. Will definitely be returning! read more

Was searching for GOOD local restaurants in Sumter and happened across Simply Southern Bistro by chance. The service was great and the honesty about what the waiter liked in his own food was appreciated, although I didn't ask him to bash or recommend dishes he liked or disliked exactly. No bashing occurred probably because the food here is probably really good. I had a street named burger, which could benefit from some adjustments but was really good as is. The collard greens weren't piping hot but they weren't cold. The flavor of the greens was unique but not entirely unfamiliar. I waited until I almost finished them before adding the pepper sauce the waiter provided, but it wasn't much of an improvement over their already delightful taste. I could see adding a piece of fatback or some ham hocks to it, but maybe my serving was just unlucky and didn't have some in the bowl. Fried mac and cheese!!! Add some bacon and a sharper cheese flavor and I know folks would come just for that and some beers. Overall I'm very impressed for having one type of dish thus far from Simply Southern. I'll return, and I'll bring reinforcements with me. read more

Pretty amazing! Great service and food is top notch. I had the charleston chicken (chicken breast, served over cheese grits, with some amazing sauce and pieces of sausage) I ordered the half order and it was plenty of food to accommodate the jalapeño hush puppies with homemade honey butter! This is a must try! read more

This has got to be the best restaurant in town. I'm slightly addicted! I eat here at least once a week, most of the time more often than that. They have amazing food, and everyone is super nice! I've never had a problem while in there, and have always been treated like family! They have the best fried pickles in Sumter, and all of the deserts are to die for! Definitely a place to try if you haven't! read more

Excellent shrimp and grits, very hospitable wait staff. The "half portion" shrimp and grits were so delicious and rich that it was almost too much for lunch. This place is well worth a visit. read more

We loved everything there. Highly recommend the jalapeño hush puppies.

Fantastic food and great friendly owners

Chicken and biscuit plate was great! Along with "fried" Mac and cheese (who would have known this is possible). Mahi magi was tender yet very salty. Beer selection was good. Service super. read more

I wish I'd taken a pictures of the duck and grits special! Delicious and great service!

Was not disappointed. Been in Sumter for almost four years, and I just tried this place. The food is delicious!! I will definitely come back

Great meal, excellent service and reasonable prices. I would highly recommend it. The collard greens are outstanding! read more

Simply Southern Bistro - Loaded Chicken Biscuit. Yum!! - Southern Near Me - Sumter, South Carolina

Their version of shepherds pie is fabulous. The place is very clean. Every employee was nice and clean also. Try the fried macaroni and cheese. read more

Delicious food and lovely staff. Do yourself a favor and try the She-Crab Soup. A real gem!

Nice atmosphere. Good food. Among the best in sumter

A true diamond in the rough and trust me Sumter can be rough. Looking past the rather plain exterior and getting to the food you will find a southern food experience that for the local fair is bar none. The Jalapeño Hushpuppies, Chicken Biscuits and Gravy and Sweet Potato Chips are all amazing options. Their chicken is cooked to a juicy, tender texture and is fantastic in all the dishes I have tried it in. Simply put if your in Sumter there is no better place to get a meal, especially at such a great price! read more

Fantastic lunch, she crab soup and shepherds pie... Priced right... Seafood was also good

Great food at a great value. We had the fried oyster app which was perfect & had a nice remoulade. Then we had the salmon which had a perfect cucumber doll sauce. The fried okra was just right, as were collards. And I live in Atlanta, which has some of the best southern cuisine you can imagine. read more

Very tasty real Southern cooking at a reasonable price. 1/2 orders were a great choice. Found this on Yelp and was not disappointed.

Excellent food! We got the fried squash and zucchini which are strips ... $5.99. Very yummy. I had the prime rib sandwich with fried mac-n-cheese balls (2) as my side choice $10.99 but worth the price. Friend ordered buffalo chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries as her side $10.99 and the fries tasted so fresh! A bit pricey but very good, fresh food with a nice atmosphere. Very fast seating and great, personable waitress (Jenna). Definitely a 5-star review! read more

The food is delicious; however, we we're mortified to hear the owner speak to customers able their great dislike for the military community. This mistake on their part has cost them customers! Will never return! read more

Spent 1 week here and Southern Bistro was recommended by friend. Outstanding service, food, and experience. Portions were just right and prices are unbeatable! Good home cooking, come and enjoy. You won't regret. Recommend hush puppies, She Crab soup, and Shrimp grits. read more

I just got finished eating here. There are some new items on the menu, all of which are great. The cheese grits are perfect and the portions of food are just right. I've eaten here on several occasions and have always gotten something different. I can't find anything to complain about. Even the prices are reasonable in my opinion and I'm not rich. Lets put it this way, the only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because I don't give anything a perfect score. But this comes darn close. read more

The food was fantastic! We had fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and the loaded chicken biscuit. The half orders were plenty of food and had tons of flavor that left us feeling full of a hearty meal. The service was fast and friendly. Both the drinks and food were reasonably priced and it can't wait to return and explore the menu. My girlfriend and I both highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner! They are only open three or four days a week for dinner and close between lunch and dinner, so check their hours before you go! read more

The good was not that great. I'm pretty sure that it gave me stomach problems. The service wasn't that great and it was really hot in there.

I love Simply Southern Bistro! We eat there a few times a month. The atmosphere is nice and everyone makes u feel so welcome! Everything I've had has been good, but my personal favorite is the turkey cranberry melt sandwich! It's delicious! read more

We had a lovely dinner here, staying there the Sunday before the solar eclipse. They apparently aren't usually open on Sunday nights, but had special eclipse hours. Delicious food, and a warm and welcoming staff. I don't know if I'll ever be back through Sumter, but if so, I'd certainly eat here again! read more

Good place to eat. I have finally found something I really like. The chicken on a biscuit with mash potatoes and gravy s really good. My fiancee swears by there shrimp and grits. She has tried it from several places and always goes back to Southern Bistro for theirs. read more

Best steak in Sumter! Have dined several times and always received friendly service and great food. Try the shrimp & grits, cucumber salmon or ribeye. Don't be fooled by the strip mall exterior. There is a treasure inside! read more

Came here with my daughters and mother. We ordered 2 simple burgers, a fettuccine Alfredo, and a Wesmark Burger. One of our burgers came out very rare when we ordered a medium, and the Alfredo had WAY too much oregano. Other than that we enjoyed everything else. read more

Only eaten here once but was disappointed based on my coworkers reviews. My water glass had black specks in it. The food took a long time. Requested no bacon and onion on my sandwich and a coworker ordered the same but with all the toppings. When the sandwiches came out one had bacon, one had onion and when we asked the waitress which was which she said I don't know this isn't my table. We sent them back and it was obvious they took the bacon off my sandwich and put it on hers as my sandwich had half a strip of bacon still on it. I also ordered okra as my side but received fries and the waitress did not notice if fact we didn't see her for a while and they were not busy. BBQ chicken sandwich was not good chicken was just covered in a watery sauce that didn't taste like BBQ. read more

Simply Southern Bistro is awesome! The grouper po boy was THE BEST fish sandwich I have ever had. Everything I've ever eaten here was tasty and fresh. The servers are friendly. The decor isn't anything fancy, but the food speaks for itself. read more

Wow! A modern take on southern comfort food! The macaroni bites are to die for! Top that off with excellent service!