BBQ is an often argued topic, especially in my home state of North Carolina. We take barbecue seriously! Stanton's was recommended to me by a longtime friend from high school. Neither of us had been to Stanton's, but we were aware of its reputation. We both had to drive 90 minutes to have lunch at Stanton's and I'm glad I made the drive. Since this was a long drive, I ate more than if the restaurant had been a quick drive. I tried their chopped BBQ and fried shrimp plate with slaw and baked beans as sides. Hush puppies were served with the plate. Topped off with a BBQ sandwich. For a beverage, I ordered a 1/2 and 1/2 tea. The tea was fantastic! For me, the regular sweet tea would have been a little too sweet. The BBQ was really, really good! They barbecue butts, as opposed to whole hog. The sides were solid, but not exceptional. The best side I tasted was the slaw and it was above average, while the beans were very average. The BBQ sandwich (a true test marker) with slaw - excellent. There were three people at our table and our total bill was only $52. The servers were excellent and about as nice as you could encounter. Just good southern hospitality. Lastly, the building/business is a South Carolina Certified Heritage Site. It's been around a long time and you feel you have stepped back in time. Stanton's has served a lot of people over the years. The restaurant looked to be built onto the home on the property. There is plenty of parking, and an airstrip across the street. People fly in almost every day to have lunch and we were fortunate to see an arrival by air while we were there. The next time I'm in the area, I will stop in for some BBQ! read more

Stanton's Barbecue & Fish Camp - Heritage site - Barbeque Near Me - Bennettsville, South Carolina

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Great service from the most friendly staff you will find. Food is delicious - old school rural barbecue and seafood restaurant. A must for anyone in driving distance! read more

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Very old school style BBQ/seafood. Very good and very nostalgic, everybody there was super nice from the staff to the other customer. Made us feel like regulars! There is even an air strip across the street! they say customer's fly in just to eat there! read more

"Ooh that's good," said my husband. He doesn't say that about many restaurants, especially not restaurants I pick to try. Its a little off the Hwy but the moment we pulled up and saw the packed parking lot, we knew it was a good choice. This is a great casual family-friendly pit stop when road-tripping. Prices are good too. Don't get the fries; they have a plethora of side options to choose from that are way better. read more

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It is usually on Sunday or right after we leave worship services, that we drive over 15 miles from Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church to Stanton's for lunch. We're always a wee bit later than most, but their service is great. Rarely, do we have a wait. Their "typical" Sunday menu includes meat selections such as bbq, fried chicken, fried pork chops, as well as turkey and dressing - and there are also a good selections of vegetables along with rolls or hush puppies to accommodate the meal. Their barbecue is finely chopped, and perfectly seasoned eastern North Carolina style. (Forget the popular South Carolina mustard sauce. It ain't here!) Stanton's serves large and diverse groups of people from the air crafts that land at their landing strip across the road, to the diverse rural population. read more

What Barbeque place do you know of that has its own 2300 foot turf runway ! Yes , people can actual fly in their airplane or helicopter and get some great Southern Barbeque or Fish . Stanton's has been in business for over 30 years and is a family tradition for many living in or near Bennettsville . The food is great and the service is down home . My favorite is the Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cole Slaw on it and the buns are nice and warm . They make great Flounder and Hush Puppies too . They have a full menu of fish , shrimp , and other seafood , and also chicken , hamburgers , and desserts . Unfortunately since I live in Las Vegas , I only get to go to Stanton's when I come home to visit . I make it a point to go once since it is a family tradition . My mother would only eat Stanton's BBQ when I was growing up . We had another place in town called Revel's and we never thought their quality and taste was anywhere near Stanton's and of course they are no longer in business . I even made a video on YouTube of Stanton's with lots of pictures of the food and vintage planes and helicopters that came by to get some food , so check it out ! Also if you are in the area , find a place that sells Blenheim Ginger Ale and get the Hot one . They make a Mild and a Diet too , but the Hot is the special one . read more

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I stopped by Stanton BBQ on my way home after church this past Sunday. I pass by so many times but I've never stopped in before today. I wanted fried chicken to go with the field peas I cooked earlier that day. I called and a nice young lady told me to stop by soon as they close at 2:30pm. I arrived just before 2pm. Stanton BBQ is located off Highway 79 between Gibson NC and Marlboro County. Looks like the business has been there well over 50 years. Truly a family restaurant. Passed down through the generations. Let's get to the food. I ordered take out. 4 pieces of chicken mixed. Breast, thigh and 2 legs. Side order was Mac and cheese with rice and gravy. Southern sweet tea. As I patiently waited for my order to be cooked. I noticed that many folks just walked in and found a place to sit. The dining area is really open and there's 2 sections to the eatery. The servers seemed pleasantly nice and carried on heartfelt conversations with their customers. It was like talking with family. This being a southern food establishment, I was looking forward to my meal. The Mac and cheese was really oily. It literally slid across my paper plate. My mom was laughing so hard. But it tasted like Mac and cheese. It didn't finish it though. The rice with gravy was tasty. The fried chicken needed seasoning for flavor. I was just a little disappointed but my mom's comment was on point. Next time, I'll just cook fried chicken at home. It just wasn't my style of food this go around. read more

Stanton's Barbecue & Fish Camp - 1st section dining area - Barbeque Near Me - Bennettsville, South Carolina

The food was not terrible but we had an ethnically diverse group of family and we were placed far, far in the second room. We had very little service, and definitely will not be there again because the vibe we felt was not meant for our family of multicultural people. read more

Fish is really fresh and good. Burgers are tasty too. Only thing they are not open enough.

This is that little slice of Americana that is the goal of all road trips. This is the holy grail that you hope to happen upon - the non-chain, small town restaurant with a specialty and a whole lotta charm. My husband and I were driving from Rockingham, NC back to Charleston and needed a spot for lunch. As we approached, the building itself was unassuming but the green airstrip and small planes set the stage for what turned out to be an epic countryside parking lot picnic. The inside was plain and comfortable and the service was friendly. We asked for takeout because we had our dogs in the car and it was pushing 100 degrees. Chopped pork BBQ with a vinegar sauce is their specialty (so we were told) so we settled on two plates. These came with two sides and hush puppies for $8.99. A sandwich was something silly like $2.99! They also offer a lot of seafood but it just kinda seemed like BBQ was the move here - ocean is not that close and I don't think the airstrip is for fresh flounder deliveries. Our to go order was happily packaged up and we sat in the parking lot, taking in the airstrip and the planes. The BBQ was excellent - in the drier side but flavorful with a moderate touch of pepper and heat. The yams were melty and so cinnamonny sweet that a string of syrup followed each bite. The slaw was finely chopped and included pickles. The beans were great - maybe flavored with sorghum? There were layers of flavor in their that I couldn't pick out. Hush puppies were average but served as nice little vessels to even out the heat of the meat. If this place isn't on the list of Carolina 'Q places to hit, I'm not sure why. Doesn't seem like the have garnered any of the press that they deserve - maybe that's the way they want it, keep it local and quiet and that way everyone feels like they found the treasure all on their own. read more

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Stellar spot for lunch. Can fly into the grass airstrip for some delicious food and warm camaraderie. Inviting staff that aims to please. And perfectly shaved ice in every beverage is the cherry on top. BBQ plate was wonderful pulled pork and a vinegar sauce. Highly recommend the macaroni and green beans. Dessert of homemade carrot cake was the happy ending. Thanks for the great Sunday afternoon! read more

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It's just ok!! SUNDAY plates are just ok. Their BBQ is really good. VERY CLEAN. Large after church crowd on Sundays.

My husband and I were really excited to go to this little place which is not far from where we live. I had never been there and he hadn't been there in years. We wanted to try something different and local and were severely disappointed. I ordered the peppered catfish with baked beans and a baked potato and he ordered a barbecue/flounder combo platter. My catfish was not peppered, was slightly undercooked and tasted very muddy. The baked beans were served in a little plastic cup like you would get ranch dressing or condiments served in and they were merely pork and beans out of a can. My baked potato was good. My husband's flounder was served upside down (black skin side up) and was swimming in grease. It was so greasy he couldn't even flip it over. The fish was served over his barbecue in the plate. He said the slaw was good and the BBQ was decent. I told the waitress that my fish was not good and she offered to bring something else but at that point I had really lost my appetite. Was never offered the option of taking that off the bill. I also ordered a diet Pepsi and got a regular Pepsi. Not a big deal, but still not what I ordered. Outside of that, the service was good and we left a good tip. Really, really wanted to like this place, however this trip was two trips in one for me - the first and the last. read more

Stanton's really came through for us on our trip to Florida. Stanton's BBQ has a well maintained grass strip located across the street from the restaurant. Stanton's has a very simple main dining room and an aviation themed room in the back. The ladies running the show were as sweet as the tea, and could not have made us feel more welcomed. The carolina BBQ was delicious, as were the sides and hush puppies. Reasonably priced--coming from the DC area were BBQ sandwiches cost as much as $10, it was refreshing to see the basic BBQ sandwich priced at $2.95. For all of you pilots, this strip isn't on the charts, or even registered with a designator. Check their website for the coordinates, plug it in to your GPS, or follow the roads to some of the best BBQ south of the (North Carolina state) border. read more

After quite a bit of searching, we are happy to have found THE lunch spot for trips to the beach in South Carolina. Stanton's Barbecue and Fish Camp Fly-In Restaurant is the Real South - friendly people who are happy you stopped in to eat no matter who you are or where you're from. They served a small but steady stream of dine-in and carry-out locals both times I've been there, but did not appear to draw much through traffic despite a couple of good signs on nearby SC-38. But I have to think that the out-of-the-way location adds a lot more to the character of this restaurant than it takes away. The menu is not barbecue shack - it's a broader range of Southern lunch staples. In two visits, we sampled: - Fish sandwich. A slab of flounder nearly three times the size of the bun fried just right and dressed to your liking - and at $4.25, one of the pricier (!) offerings. - (Double) Cheeseburger. Didn't sample it myself but it was declared to be delicious. - Hot Dog. Seeemd to have been grilled/fried, had a soft crust and somewhat sharp/salty flavor - excellent. - Grilled veggie wrap (yes, seriously). Wife said it was excellent. - Sides: Fried Okra (to die for), Fries (classic), Hush Puppies. I'm not always a fan - often too greasy - but these were as good as any I've had. - And of course, Barbecue. This comes in the finely chopped form common to Eastern NC and sauce on offer is a vinegar-based concoction. Tasty, but my first reaction on finishing lunch was that it was good, but not Bill Spoon's (Charlotte NC) kind of good. Nonetheless, we took a couple of pounds to-go (with a pound of slaw - nothing unusual about the slaw, just a perfect execution of what slaw is supposed to be) and we thought what we took out was really delicious when we reheated it a few hours later. The take-out 'cue was already chillled in a Stanton's branded carry out container when we left with it - and we wondered if there wasn't an effect going on like with homemade spaghetti sauce where cooling/reheating imbues more flavor. At any rate, if your travels take you this way, this is the stuff. Oh, yes, and about that "fly in" thing. They have a dirt airstrip just up from the restaurant. Hard to see on satellite photos, and not direclty visible from the parking lot - but the approach from the south goes right over the building. Didn't see any planes on my visits, but I ased about the fly-in trade on my first visit and they said "we had three already today" and had photos of all sorts of aircraft on site. read more

Great spot! Super friendly people. I wanted some real BBQ before I went home to PA after quick weekend with in-laws. We were driving from Myrtle Beach to Greensboro NC airport and we were ravenous. Although my husband wanted a cheeseburger from a drive-thru to save time because we were in a crunch, I convinced him to turn off 38 for 2 miles after finding this on yelp! Sooooo Glad I did. Sunday special: barbecue, turkey, or fried chicken plus two sides (Mac & ch, greens, slaw, mashed, beans etc) for $8.50 including drink. Very fast service and we went on our way nicely satisfied. Yay! Note: Keep in mind it closes at 2 pm after lunch then reopens at 5 pm. Sunday closed at 2:30 for day. Almost missed lunchtime! read more

Great food and very friendly. I fly-in with my wife and friends. Grass strip has always been in good shape with ample parking. GPS is 34.73 N 79.67W but look close as hard to see the first time, I flew past. cessna8211L read more

I will NEVER go to this place again. They served us COLD,HARD hushpuppies. Took 25 mins to bring 2 barbecue sandwiches. The hushpuppies must have came off another person's plate. My dog would have loved them because they cleaned your teeth at the same time. FRIES WERE SOGGY.. BLAH! read more

Stopped in while on our way to South Carolina. Friendliest service we have ever had. Had a great conversation with some of the regulars that recommended the fish and shrimp. They did not lie - shrimp was awesome. Highly recommend to anyone passing through the area. read more

On our way from Florida to North Carolina my wife and I stopped for gas. While there we asked a local where to get some good barbeque. We were told this place had the best. Instead of just giving us directions, the gentleman had us follow him and literally took us to the parking lot. The food and service was OUTSTANDING! Without question, we will stop in here every time we travel that way. What a great experience. A must visit. read more

I have been telling people about how great Stanton's BBQ has been for 40 years, UNTIL this past week. Nothing wrong with the actual BBQ, but the SERVICE was down-right surly (Waitress comes up and first asks if we "need menus?" When the gentleman I was with said "yes," she rolls her eyes and says "You want tea?" and before we could answer, turns around and walks off (we both told her back-side "half-and half" because by then, it was not worth changing things. Then when she came back and I asked for the BBQ Sandwich plate, I asked for hush-pupples instead of fries. When the orders were served, my BBQ sandwich had about HALF the bun covered with about 2 ounces of meat!! and I got exactly FOUR small hush-puppies. My buddy's plate had a skimpy portion of fries. BBQ was great of course, but I had to toss the top half of the bun just to make it close to a "normal" amount of meat to sandwich. VERY SAD situation. read more