First time eating here on July 31, 2026. It was real bust when we arrived and we had to wait maybe…read moreten minutes. Once seated, we were served quickly. The food took a minute (again, it was busy) but was well worth it. I got the fried jumbo shrimp which were very good. The serving size was huge and I took home about as much as I ate in house. It was a real good experience.

It was my mother's birthday and there were 7 people in our party. We waited an hour and forty-five…read moreminutes to be seated. They kept telling us 5 minutes. They continued to seat couple's and small parties. Instead of them holding tables and putting them together to seat our party they continued seating other parties. No one ever apologized for us having to wait so long to be seated. We will never go back there again. Also look up at the dust on the rafters.

Do yourself a favor, if you're in the Florence area, patronize this establishment…read more As a 1st time customer, I did notice the parking lot, with little to no available spaces, but I wasn't prepared for the mass of customers waiting in the take-out area. Placed our order and waited (not long). While waiting, overheard a request for a bag of fatback. After further investigation, Woodstone also sells skins. Add a bag with hot sauce to my order! Can't eat them everyday, but trust, they were crunchy deliciousness in a bag! My meal of BBQ ribs, mac & cheese, cabbage, chicken bawg and hush puppies was soo good! Standout stars were the perfectly steamed cabbage and well seasoned chicken bawg! Portion size will enable me to have 3 meals. I was so excited about those dawg-on skins, I forgot to order dessert. Note to self, meal, skins and dessert next time.

The overall food was good. I wish the cashier suggested tip option, at point of sale. The only…read moremistake for us was not having cash to tip our waitress. The staff was really welcoming and hard working. We wanted to purchase sometime just to leave a tip, until we learned that the register was close. Hope to return soon.

J. Michael's isn't just a restaurant to us -- it's a part of our story. Over 25 years ago, Ann and…read moreI met right here on the front porch, and every time we come back, it feels like coming home. Atmosphere & Service: J. Michael's has that down-home, laid-back vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The staff is always friendly, the service is consistently great, and you can tell this is a local favorite where everyone feels welcome. Food Quality: Tuesday night was "Hotdog Tuesday," and it's become one of our go-to traditions. I couldn't resist the $5 chili cheese dog, paired with a basket of fresh-cut fries. Ann and Ryleigh stuck with the classic juicy cheeseburgers and fries, and Parker went all-in with a cheesy, melty Philly cheesesteak that didn't last long on his plate. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Overall Experience: From the quality food to the cozy vibe, J. Michael's is one of those places where memories are made -- and for us, it's where ours started. Whether you're here for a casual night out, a family dinner, or just some good comfort food, this spot delivers every time. Highly recommend J. Michael's Grill -- a local gem with great food, great service, and a lot of heart.

I just had the patty melt burger With Fries!! Definitely On Point. I'm originally from Hartsville…read moreand I never ate from the establishment until today 7-22-24 and I'm a 43 year Old I recommend you to place a order

Tempin helped me. I made a order for a group of six or seven people at a customer location nearby…read more We ordered fried chicken, baked chicken, and fried pork chops. With all the amazing sides and banana pudding. Everything was absolutely marvelous. We will be back for sure. 10. Stars all the way across.

Great buffet and atmosphere. Highly recommend this small restaurant. The service is very good.read more

Had a great meal there. But when heading back to 95 , was pulled over by local PD and given a $ 72…read moreticket for going 29 miles an hour in a 25 zone. Not going back to Florence anytime soon. They don't like Northerners.

We walked in but didn't stay. Didn't seem like a place my crew should eat. Great place for…read moreveterans, probably not the best for POCs

Very disturbing experience at the Maryland Fried Chicken on South Irby Street in Florence, SC. My…read moresister was in the drive-thru and accidentally dropped something out of her car window while trying to grab it--it just flew out. She was trying to pick it up, and instead of being understanding, the employee at the window became hostile and spoke to her in a very disrespectful manner. The employee made offensive comments that were clearly disrespectful toward African American people. That kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. After eating the food, my sister also became very sick, which raises serious concerns about food safety and handling. This incident has been reported and needs to be taken seriously. Management should address both employee conduct and food safety immediately. I would not recommend eating here. Your own risk! I'm just warning you. This incident will be reported!! This is unacceptable!! This situation may be escalated to local media and shared publicly if not properly addressed."

The food was and ready on time, great tasting chicken and hush puppies! Great service as well...read more

We came here on the recommendation of folks from the RV Superstore, and we were not disappointed…read more Shug's has a main parking lot that gets filled up quick on a Friday night, but we managed to find a spot. They have a nice waiting area inside that allows you to see the sushi master. We were seated at a nice booth, and the restaurant is designed in a way that makes you feel like you're at a smokehouse - there's tin roof structures over the seating area which is pretty neat. The bathrooms are located at the back of the restaurant, but you will have to wait if someone is doing a full face of makeup at the sink because there's live music that night. Our table ordered the kids corn dog, the 16oz ribeye, and the goat cheese salad. While we were waiting on our food, complimentary croissants covered in honey butter arrived to the table. They were flaky and dripping in honey butter, so I ate it with a fork to preserve my hands. The steak comes with two sides, so the side salad promptly arrived after the croissants. The steak was one of the best we've had at a restaurant, and the loaded baked potato was devoured. The corn dog turned out to be corn dog nuggets, which made it easier for my little to cut up and let the steam release. The fries were super crispy but fluffy in the middle. The candied pecan crusted goat cheese salad was exactly that. It looked like a small cheese ball of goat cheese that had been rolled in the candied pecan mixture, and then deep fried. By the time you open the cheese ball of goat cheese and mix it with the rest of the salad, there's not much texture diversity because the croutons were not crunchy. If in the area, I would definitely return but would try a different salad next time.

Wait time was average...30 mins for a group of 9. Service…read morestarted off good but we went 30 mins at one point with no-one coming by to check on us. 1/2 the main entrees were just warm by the time we received them. Our waitress was Addie, the asst manager, which was surprising because she didn't keep us informed. Between the time we arrived and then waited for our to go order, it was 3 hours total.

Food was well prepared delicious ribs and chicken and vegetables…read more Great customers services . Takeout ordered atmosphere friendly country trendy affordable

I love this place. They used to be a food truck business back before the pandemic and would come to…read moreAssurant and their bbq was great. When I found out they got their own location now in Darlington I was extremely happy. My favorite bbq place, but now they also started to make oxtails, and let me tell you they are fantastic, it's become one of my comfort foods now. It's rich, sticky and the meat is always fall off the bone, the sauce is sweet with a sharp sour note that oxtails need because of their richness, all on a bed of warm rice. Love their sweet potato fries are fantastic! and the corn bread awesome also! It's a family run restaurant and they are very sweet and make ya feel at home. They only open from thursdays till Saturday, which means I'm outta luck the other days, but I respect it. In a world where everyone is so focused on work and being overworked, I'm glad they can take time to rest. Especially since I know smoking meats takes a long time, they are working those days even after the door closes. So they deserve the rest. I hope they continue to prosper and I'll keep getting my oxtails every other week on pay day, haha.