Summerton Diner

Service was very good. The wait staff came around to check to see that our food was ok and that we…read morehad the drinks we needed. The food was delicious. I had the catfish dinner with collard greens and loaded baked potatoe. The two large filets were perfectly cooked and the collards were very good too. Not cooked all day, but very tender. Even the stems were tender. The only detractor was that they are currently in a temporary location, so not on the water. But the food and service offset that temporary issue. My wife had Grilled Grouper. She enjoyed her meal too. The Fried Green Tomato Appetizer was probably the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, large meaty texture slices. They were mouth watering. It is always great when a restaurant is proud of their health score and will post it in a highly visible spot. Their "A" rating is right there on the door when you enter the establishment. Keep up the great food & service "The Lakehouse". I would love to return once you are back on the lake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Great food always going back every other day staff is a blessing love the lake houseread more

A nearly 13-foot, 809 pound alligator: one of the five largest ever caught in Lake Marion

Pork chop

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Full bar with refreshing cocktails and a view of both the pool and the lake!

Faye's Diner

4.8(4 reviews)

46.0 mi

Small diner with a great traditional breakfast and short order dishes. Fresh ingredients and good…read moreservice. Plus it's close to home.

WOW!!! The special sauce on the cheeseburger is to die for…read more Get a side of krinkle fries and wash it all down with a Mellow Yellow. If you don't like this combo ...you ain't from the country.

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Apparently this is a Josh Turner favorite!

Cala Lily Cafe

4.0(36 reviews)

10.4 mi

Very cute cafe with comfortable setting. The food is barely passable but better than fast food. I…read moredid enjoy my greasy croissant from Walmart (the waitress informed me) with egg, bacon and American cheese. But of coarse with regrets for the ill health. John ate the ham off his ham sandwich and rejected the bread. D had a wrap on bland tortilla. L enjoyed his club to be fair.

Great service, food was nice and fresh and tasty. I would recommend this plcw to everyone in…read moremanning and surrounding areas

Wide variety of great coffee! Lots of sandwich choices as well, hot or cold and outstanding customer service.

Carolina chicken salad sandwich with tomato basil focaccia bread and Italian pasta salad.

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Goat Island Restaurant & Lounge

3.1(24 reviews)

7.1 mi

We were in town for a long weekend and stopped in on a Thursday night just I time for bingo and…read moretrivia!! So much fun! They have prizes for each round and also had door prizes that night. We actually won trivia and a round of bingo! Prizes were cute snowman decorations, and the second one was a mug full of chocolate! They couple running the games were sweet and made it fun for everyone. Food was good with plenty of choices. We had the club sandwich and fried mushrooms. Portions are generous, and prices are decent. They have a full bar and have fun Goat drinks to pick from ( when goats fly, goat nuts, etc) that all offer something different. Definitely a fun place, glad we checked it out. We would probably pop back in if we were in the area. I forgot to take pics of the food

This place is not the same great place Ive visited for the past 32 years. Much more a bar than…read morerestaurant atmosphere. I cant comment on the food as we left after 75 minutes of waiting, never received mixed drinks ordered either. Sad

Hours of operation.

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Macs Diner

4.6(17 reviews)

19.6 mi

Cute little diner in a small southern town. We would come back…read more My first impressions: Small, cozy, friendly, bright and clean. My friend had been here several times over the years and suggested we have lunch here. We popped in on a Tuesday early afternoon. The menu offers typical southern fare, and a solid breakfast selection. Nothing super-extraordinary, and everything familiar. Something for everyone in the family. My friend ordered the burger all-in, and I opted for a buffalo chicken wrap. My friend said that the burger was great, but that the home cut potato discs needed to be drained off a little more (they were very greasy). My wrap had real chicken breast, super fresh, lettuce, and tomatoes, but barely any shredded cheese and zero buffalo sauce for that matter. One of the ladies behind the counter, noticed my questioning facial expression, and immediately asked me if I needed something, and kindly brought me a little cup of sauce. I was amazed that they had regular hot tea (being in the south, tea usually means sweet tea, which I'm not a fan of). Our lovely server was on top of our beverages and brought everything so quickly and with a smile! This place was so clean, from the common dining areas to the bathroom! Gotta love that. Unfortunately this place is not wheelchair friendly (tiny bathroom, even difficult for able-bodied and larger-bodied persons to navigate). Also, sides are extra. My wrap was $10.50... surprising that this doesn't include at least a handful of potato chips or fries. Biggest plus? The sweetest staff and great vibes. The ladies really seem to work together well.

Mac's Diner is exactly what a proper Southern diner should be--unpretentious, friendly, and full of…read moreflavor. It describes itself as an "easygoing spot offering a menu of breakfast and comfort-food classics," and it delivers on that promise completely. I had the daily special: a fried pork chop with red rice and fried okra. Every bite was perfect--crisp, seasoned just right, and full of that old-school Southern comfort you can't fake. The red rice was deeply flavorful, the okra was golden and crunchy, and the pork chop was everything you hope for when you see it on a chalkboard special. Inside, it's a cozy, classic diner setup with a counter lined with barstools and a few booths nearby, then an adjoining dining room with plenty of tables for larger groups. The big daily specials board is a nice touch and adds to the hometown feel. They serve breakfast and lunch only, closing at 2:30 p.m., and from what I saw, breakfast must be worth the early trip. One of my dining partners ordered a hamburger--it looked phenomenal, thick and juicy, and he was more than happy with it. I also noticed a small dessert selection, including red velvet cake, which fit the Southern theme perfectly. Service was excellent--our server was prompt, polite, and attentive, never letting our glasses dip below half full. On the way out, we met the owner, a very pleasant lady who clearly takes pride in the place. Mac's Diner has a large, free parking lot and an atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. I highly recommend it to anyone passing through Holly Hill or anywhere nearby. If I lived closer, I'd be there for breakfast regularly. This is Southern comfort done right.

Fun sign in the diner.

Fried pork chop red rice in okra there's also rice with brown gravy only then this picture but I ordered red rice and I got red rice.

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Options for Tuesday.

Clark's Inn and Restaurant

3.6(342 reviews)

10.8 mi

Just passing through town.... I got a burger w/ cheese to go. It was loaded with lettuce , tomatoe…read more, onion & delicious fries . idk what they put on their fries but they were excellent. I did not ask for bacon , they put a ton of bacon on it. I picked it off . I hope I wasn't charged for that. It was a $25 lunch. It was a big burger & lots of fries. I had the other half the next day. o would recommend this place. The entire menu looked amazing . the service was very good . I called it in & it was ready in 10 minutes.

My husband and I stopped at this restaurant to have lunch on our trip. It was very quaint and…read moredecorated like an old cabin. The staff was great ! Food was good. Recommend

The library

Ham and Cheese panini

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Restaurant entrance

Papa Tom's Drive In Restaurant

4.4(43 reviews)

80.0 mi

What a fun place and Gunsmoke was on the television! We…read moreordered fried chicken that came with collard greens, sweet potato soufflé, 2 rolls, rice and gravy. All made by the same chef that's been there 16 years. The food was delicious and the fried chicken tasted like my mama's (which is a very high compliment!) $20 for two meals. We were there in October so Halloween was everywhere from tablecloths with pumpkin pictures to tall spooky looking characters scattered around. The service was great also. We enjoyed our time at Papa Tom's!

For an out of the way dive with reasonably priced food. Sometimes there is a little wait because…read moreit's all made to order. It's worth the side trip off the interstate for some feel good nothing fancy but tasty food.

Papa Tom's Drive in Restaurant hush puppies

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Captain's Quarters

4.0(258 reviews)

10.5 mi

Stopped off at halfway point in our travels and we aren't mad about it. Santee SC is a lil hidden…read moreGem right off 95. Checked in to Fairfield and looked for close dinner spot. Captains Quarters is just across the street. Yelp showed great reviews and the menu was super appealing. Mix of seafood, steaks and just good home cooking. It opens at 5pm for dinner weekdays. We got there about 6 to a pretty large crowd already. Apparently the locals know . Gypsy was our amazing server. Sweet and super knowledgeable. She's this places best advertisement. She had great tips on the whole menu. She was spot on for the red sauce. Chicken parm was perfectly tender. Sauce was like Nonnas. Recommendation to do the shrimp blackened was perfect. Way too much food for sure but she did warn that we would not go home hungry!! Beer was cold. Wine recommended was perfect and did we mention Ms Ellie? Ms E is an amazing young lady who stood watch on the whole dining room. With a hawklike gaze she quickly recognized a table needing bussed or a chair needing straightened And didn't need a prompt. Her quick action ensured table turn times were super Low. Please recognize her hard work. She's making everyone money!!! We stopped by to show her our appreciation on our way out and she lit up . Two big meals. Beer and wine and I was embarrassed how small our bill was. What a great bargain and great find. We booked the same hotel for our April trip so we can come back here!! See ya soon Gypsy!!

Tourist trap! Very high prices for the portions. Food had to be returned because it wasn't Hot. How…read moredo you serve lukewarm food if you take it directly from the chef to the table? The waitress did the bare minimum of taking the order and nothing else. On top of that, they charge an additional 3-5% after taxes for using a debit card. By the lack of upkeep on the grounds, entryway, paint and carpet, you can see that they focus on quantity rather than quality.

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Ray's Diner

4.3(142 reviews)

47.8 mi

This hole-in-the-wall is a winner! Don't let the exterior keep you from going in or interior cause…read moreyou to run out. Both are pretty rough. However, the "A" rating on the door for food safety and hygiene should to extend to great taste and very generous portions. The food was reasonably priced and the waitress provided friendly, attentive service. The food preparation seemed slow, but then again it was 11:00 on a Saturday morning so take that into consideration. Give them a try. Your stomach and wallet will thank you!

Well today at Ray Dinner!! I got ripped off by the cashier…read more Meat 1 & 3 Veggie [country fried steak, mashed pots-gravy, baby limas and mac& cheese, cornbread. Total: Cash $ 24.20 Normal price for 1 Meat & 3 vegetable Cash $14.99 Plus Tax , Hosp.

Fish & Grits to go plate

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McClellanville Diner

4.5(50 reviews)

61.4 mi

First of all, the Yelp or GPS directions for here are incorrect. They are not off by much, just…read moreabout a quarter mile, and the correct side of the road. The atmosphere is cheerful and homey, and everything inside is attractive and very clean. I ordered crab cakes, which came with two sides. The crab cakes were delicious--perfectly seasoned and delightfully old-school. I want to return to try the She Crab soup and mac & cheese. I highly recommend McClellanville Diner!

Excellent food and service. Stopped for breakfast and was not disappointed. Great coffee too…read more Very friendly place. Located between Georgetown and Summerville SC on hwy 17. Don't let the look outside fool you. This is a gem