This place is a hidden gem! It's very unassuming, but that's sometimes the best, and in this case…read moreit was.
We were greeted by the owner when we walked in. Throughout the meal we learned it used to be owned by her parents, but she has taken over. Her mom still cooks some of the food, including the phenomenal mac and cheese. The owner was tremendously kind and helpful! We had never had Brunswick stew so she brought us each a sample, and im so glad she did, I ended up ordering a side because the flavor was so rich, without feeling heavy. Big fan!
The prices were almost too cheap. For the quality, she could absolutely charge more even in this remote area. We were 5 adults, all ordered full meals and a drink, and it was less than $100 even with a 20% tip.
I ordered the fantastic Brunswick stew, mom's mac and cheese (which, in the best way possible, makes you feel like you're heart may stop working at any moment but it's worth every bite), and the bbq sandwich. The sandwich was a hefty portion, I couldn't finish it all! Also ordered an unsweet tea, but tried the sweet tea too. Wow! They are not kidding on the sweetness level. If you're looking for some serious homestyle southern sweet tea, look no further. If youre not used to real sweet tea, I strongly suggest doing half and half.
One of my dining partners ordered the oxtail! Wow wow wow! Please try this if you come in. So tender. It was perfect.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars, and I really went back and forth between 4 and 5, because this didn't bother me too much, is just that the dining area looks run down. I wouldn't say it's not clean - we ate inside at 2 tables, and no one had any cleanliness complaints, it just looks like it could be not clean, based on the age and wear and tear. Not any reason, at all, to not visit. And if the sitting area bothers you, order it to go!