Awesome place. Awesome food. Very reasonably priced…read more Reminded me of family reunion food! Easy going staff and took time to converse with our group contributed to the down home hospitality that we enjoyed.....and 'nanna pudding and pistachio salad to top off a full belly. I dont get to Estill, SC often, but next time Im in this area......I will definitely stop in for more family cooking.

This is the real deal. Classic South Carolina Buffet. Hash, BBQ, mustard sauce. Fried chicken…read more Streak o Lean. Variety of vegetables. Desserts include "Sweet Potato Bread". Looks like a brownie but tastes like heaven. Other desserts are great including Banana Pudding. All you can eat! Family place out in the country. People Drive for miles around to eat here. Steak night must be incredible. I was only there for lunch. Steer your land yacht to Lester's if you are within 50 miles. Nice people!

I get the to go since they have an app and it's right on my way home. The burgers are good and…read moretheir pick up is friendly and fast.

Delicious home cooked food that I know my grandaddy would have loved. The buffet service is fast…read moreand easy and if you can eat anything there is plenty to choose from. If you are gluten free you are limited but won't go home hungry. The environment is family friendly, clean and has a diner feel.

The cornbread wasn't cornbread... it had no flavor. The potatoes were instant mashed potatoes. Mac…read moren cheese was great as were greens. Fried chicken was great. Honestly get what you're getting for 15$ buffet with drink included. Not many options and kinda bland without salt and pepper and sauces. BBQ cooked well but the sauce was odd. Staff was very friendly and vibe was very country-based.

After landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport, my friend and I headed straight to Simply…read moreSouthern Smokehouse for lunch--and it was the perfect way to experience Southern hospitality. If you're looking for authentic Southern comfort food rather than another seafood buffet, Simply Southern Smokehouse is one of Myrtle Beach's best-known local favorites. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring a wide variety of home-style classics in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. One of its most charming traditions is that the staff periodically break into song, creating a warm, welcoming experience that's uniquely Southern. The buffet changes daily, but during our visit it featured an impressive selection including crispy fried chicken, fried pork chops, pulled pork barbecue, smoked chicken legs, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, banana pudding, soft-serve ice cream, and peach cobbler. The fried chicken was outstanding--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside--and the pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Personally, I tend to prefer barbecue with a deeper, smokier profile, so while I enjoyed the pulled pork, this is better described as a traditional Southern buffet than a destination for smoked barbecue. The homemade desserts, especially the peach cobbler, provided the perfect ending to the meal. The value is exceptional, especially considering the variety and quality of the food. The staff was genuinely friendly, and the singing added a fun, memorable touch that made the restaurant feel more like a community gathering than just another buffet. I also appreciated the thoughtful gesture of complimentary pocket New Testament Bibles available for guests near the entrance. If you're visiting Myrtle Beach and want to experience classic Southern cooking at a reasonable price, Simply Southern Smokehouse is well worth a visit. Come hungry, expect hearty comfort food rather than competition-style barbecue, and you'll likely leave satisfied.

Arrived at 8pm, Thursday 9 July 2026 and were turned away. They advertise closing at 9pm…read more The server was apologetic and seemed very sweet.

The service was exceptional! Natalie was the best! And the food - outstanding! I ordered fried…read moremushrooms. I could have ordered three more and called that good for dinner. So fresh and the sauce was so tasty. Southern pie was hot, delicious, the green bean side was fabulous! Go find out for yourself!! You'll be glad you did!!!

On the way from Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach with a stop in Charleston, I was so happy to…read morediscover this low country eatery. There's actually a restaurant in Hilton Head that serves Lowcountry cuisine, but we didn't get a chance to visit it, so finding this spot was a real treat. We arrived promptly at 11 am, and while the inside was a bit musty at first, the cool air quickly kicked in and made it comfortable. We wanted to try a variety of dishes, my partner and I decided to share some lunch specials. We went with the Homestyle Meatloaf and Fried Pork Chops, both served with two sides and tea. The sides included collard greens, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and corn nuggets. Gosh, I'm still dreaming about that delicious, home-cooked meal! The service, food, and ambiance exceeded my expectations. It's a charming spot that's definitely worth a visit if you're passing through. I'll be dreaming of that meal for a while =) highly recommend giving them a try!

We stopped by on a Friday night and it was busy. The servers were on it and bustling…read more They put craft paper down and kids can color on it. The collards, green beans, and macaroni were great. It's what you'd expect flavorful vegetables likely simmered in bacon and goodness. Unfortunately the chicken came out pretty pink. The server took care of it and offered to have them finish cooking, but it was late and we didn't have it in us to wait any longer. But it seemed like a lot of regulars came here.

We got the crab cake platter, blackened catfish platter, honey pecan chicken roll, crab cake…read moresandwich, and the white russian pecan pie. After having the crab cake sandwich we would recommend doing the platter because the bread overpowers the crab cake. Everything was incredible, the flavors, consistency, and quality. It is for sure comfort food but nothing sits heavy and feels super fresh. Not a fan of coleslaw but it was super yummy and great corn fritters for our first time having them. Service was great. Ambiance was super informal and adds to the vibe of what you're eating. Also unrelated but the cashier/server has a super calming energy/presence/voice which totally added to the vibe

Wow, REALLY good! Catfish Dinner Plate: excellent fish was…read moretasty and light. Rice was nice. Came with slaw, 1x Side (Collard Greens: sweet vinegar with some heat, and a bit of pork, really good!), and some AMAZING Hushpuppies (fresh, sweet corn bread). Shrimp & Grits: Fantastic! Buttery and cheesy grits with sausage and nice shrimp (not over-cooked or chewy). Green beans were slightly too soft (30-mins until closing), but good comfort food. Coleslaw was "meh," but a good, crunchy foil to the fish and rice. Counter Service (order at register, then they bring to table/to-go) was quite fast, given that they had to cook the fish and prep foods for take-out. Everything looked clean, staff was nice, and owner was talking to everyone. Didn't get to try the variety of desserts, but they looked and smelled great. Traveling, but worth the stop!

Food was spectacular. Service was great. Nice drive in the…read morecountry from Charleston. Well worth the trip.

While vacationing in the Santee area, our hotel recommended Sweatman's BBQ. We decided to give it a…read moretry and took the long drive through the South Carolina farmland to get there. After all the hype, we were expecting some seriously good barbecue. When we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the setting. The restaurant is housed in a quaint old Victorian farmhouse, and the different rooms have been converted into themed dining areas. It has a lot of character and certainly makes a memorable first impression. We continued toward the back of the restaurant and found a large room that initially looked like a buffet. It wasn't, it was an area displaying the food available that day. Unfortunately, much of the food on display looked dry and as though it had been sitting for a while. I asked about the fried shrimp because they appeared to still have their shells on. I was told they did. Apparently, their supplier had delivered the wrong type of shrimp, and rather than peeling them before cooking, they had simply fried them with the shells intact. That should have been my first clue that this might not be the experience we were expecting. We ordered the pulled pork with macaroni and cheese and collard greens. The pulled pork was disappointingly dry and stringy. The mac and cheese was acceptable, and the collards were okay, but nothing on the plate made that long drive feel worthwhile. The service didn't help. During our visit, the employees seemed disengaged and moved through their tasks slowly and somewhat reluctantly. There just wasn't much warmth or enthusiasm, and we never really got that welcoming feeling you hope for when visiting a locally recommended barbecue restaurant. For me, the reputation of Sweatman's was considerably better than the actual experience. The historic farmhouse is charming, but ultimately I came for great barbecue and the food simply didn't deliver. There are too many good BBQ restaurants in this part of South Carolina to settle for mediocre food and indifferent service. Skip the long drive and find a place where both the barbecue and the welcome make you glad you came.

This was a hidden gem for sure!! It's an eclectic looking building with a random variety of items…read moreto purchase, local I would guess, which was already cool. The building is a combination of other buildings that you just want to explore, but on the inside, most are open for dining. And I would imagine in peak season, they need the space! The buffet was delicious, affordable, with beverages included in the price! Service was great, too! They make up your plate for you, fill your drinks, and even bus your table. Conveniently located right outside of Santee State Park or near the Santee National Golf Course, it's an easy trip to make no matter why you are in town!! The buffet is Southern Comfort foods at their best, BBQ, collards, fried fish, veggies, etc and it gets an additional items for dinner. Check it out if you're in the area!!

We were driving south on 95 and wanted to find a place to sit down for lunch but not take too long…read more This place fits the bill perfectly. It is only about 2.5 miles off I-95 at the entrance to the state park. We got to the road with no problem but passed it and had to turn around. It is tucked off the side of the road. As other reviewers mentioned, it is a buffet (no other option). You are separated from the food by a plexiglass shield, and you just point to what you want. Yes, the fried chicken was fabulous, and the pulled pork was good, too. Since I hadn't ever had tomato pie, I can't compare it to others, but it was good. All home cooked food... If you are on a diet, you might want to skip it. The only sugar-free drink offering was unsweet tea as the diet pepsi was out. I opted for 1/2 sweet and 1/2 unsweet. They fill your drinks for you and check on you in the dining area. Banana pudding for dessert? Yes, please!

The best BBQ ever!!!.Nothing beats Duke BBQ!!!!! I have…read moreeaten BBQ all over the different... states

The best barbecue almost always comes from those unassuming hole in the wall places. My inner voice…read moreof confidence, the one that says "it's gonna be great," was already humming before I even stepped inside. At first glance, I wondered what exactly this industrial looking neighborhood had to do with good food. Still, I parked, walked in, and was immediately greeted by the unmistakable aroma of meat that had been slow smoking all day long. A very kind older lady welcomed me and explained that the buffet was all-you-can-eat for just $17. That sounded easy enough. I grabbed a plate and began my journey down the line. There were the staples: rice, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies. Then came the showstoppers. A massive tray of mac & cheese, golden fried chicken, barbecue chicken, and pulled pork that looked like it had been tended with care. Oh, my. Off to the side sat squeeze bottles of sauce and ketchup, flanked by potato salad, cole slaw, and two varieties of pickles that added a crisp counterpoint to the richness of the meats. I ate far more than I intended, but every bite was worth it. The mac & cheese was excellent, very cheesy and full of flavor. Maybe not quite as good as when Mrs. K. blesses me with her recipe, but still, excellent. The barbecue chicken was moist and seasoned just right. The pulled pork was some of the best I have had, with a few larger pieces mixed in that gave it texture and depth. It was so good it really didn't need any sauce at all. If desserts were offered, I didn't see them. A small scoop of banana pudding would have tied the whole experience together in a perfect knot. Even without it, this was a five-star meal in my book. Yum, and then yum again. [Review 1512 of 2025 - 1366 in South Carolina - 25063 overall]

This was our first time at this restaurant. We easily found a parking space in the front. We were…read moregreeted warmly when we stepped in the restaurant and out of the sunshine. If you go in the front door there are a few steps to climb. If you need flat entrances they are around back. The host took us to our seats and explained the buffet to us. It is only a buffet place. But you can order a take out as well. There were two tables of food and a dessert table. The salad bar seemed to never end. Everything was cut fresh with no limp vegetables or lettuce. Marilyn brought me coffee and Bev Tea. It was plenty hot and fresh. I absolutely love their coffee. I had two cups before I even finished my plate of food. Marilyn was very attentive to each table and came to ours often. After I finished my salad. I saw Carie filling a plate for someone. When she was done I asked her if she could get me a chicken breast. My joint pain and back pain had been extreme this week. Using the walker was even painful. Carie said, "Absolutely !" She returned quickly and with a smile. The staff is so kind. The manager Tommy came by our table to see how we were enjoying our meal. I let him know the salad bar was perfect. The chicken I enjoyed was tender and juicy. I also noticed the teamwork between the staff was easy and natural like a choreographed dance. Bev and I plan to return for the Easter Sunday Meal. Check this pace out and tell them Willie and Bev sent you. Ms. Willie Conway.

Buffet was still full, piled high...people still eating, had not broken down at all, yet couldn't…read moreeven get a takeout pineapple cobbler.... I know they were closing early, but they were far from closing down. They must have a good enough business to turn away customers that would have been loyal future customers, but Judy Boone must not need that....RICH AND RUDE! Happy Father's Day, y'all!