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Waffle House - Santee

2.1 (45 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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All star special good amount of food for $11
Crysty M.

Glad the hubby stopped here. Loved how clean this Waffle House was and there was a staff mopping and restocking and the stove and floor in the kitchen were not upside down covered in food. My son normally hates the bathrooms because they are just deplorable but not this one it was clean. I overheard a conversation that the worker cleaning had been off and that our waiter was pulling an extra shift as is and might be the only one serving next shift which sucks because it seems like a decent place if it had staff around the clock. Definitely will add this place to our stops on the drive up to NC.

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Sarah E.

As a northerner, I had never been to Waffle House. Based on this experience, I won't ever go again. I understand they're a greasy spoon, but this place was a disaster. Walked in at 1 pm on a Thursday. There's 3 servers and a cook. Two tables with customers and two at the counter. Every single table is full of dirty dishes. Nothing cleaned. We literally had to move the dishes to another table and then one of the servers comes over to clean the rest of the table and says "welcome to Waffle House. I have to you tell you that or I get fired." Ummmmmmm ok. My husband and I order and we wait for our food. Meanwhile, not one of the other tables have been cleared. Our food starts to come out, and it's literally one plate at a time... First eggs and hash browns, then about a minute or two later, one waffle, then, one order of bacon, then the second order of bacon, the second waffle, and the second plate of eggs and hash browns. Like nothing is being timed correctly. After our food is dropped off, the server leaves the restaurant and eventually comes back with her own food from elsewhere. In the meantime, we eat the great waffle (literally the only good thing) and some of the bacon. The hash browns were under cooked and the eggs were swimming in grease. Yuck! I'm not sure if this is par for the course or if this is just a terrible location, but either way I'm good to never try again. My husband also mentioned the men's restroom was filthy & looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a few days. Gag!

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Captain's Quarters

Captain's Quarters

4.0
(257 reviews)
0.5 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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Macs Diner

Macs Diner

4.6
(17 reviews)
11.7 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.

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Fun sign in the diner.
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.
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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Waffle House - Santee - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

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