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!

My first visit here was simply amazing, after walking the S&S Greenway Trail I had worked up an…read moreappetite for a delicious lunch and Big Ma's did not disappoint. I ordered the three fried chicken wings, cabbage and candied yams. Everything was delicious especially the cabbage which was seasoned to perfection. The biggest surprise for me was the hoe cake which took me all the way back to my childhood days visiting my grandmother's kitchen on any given special Sunday dinner, as a stack would be placed on the table to go along with the dinner. Needless to say I enjoyed the hoe cake, you sure don't see those everyday. The service was excellent and friendly, the sweet tea was everything, I can't wait to visit Big Ma's Soul Food again.

My friend picked up the food. I was on the phone and the cashier throughly explained the menu which…read moreI appreciated! I decided on the veggie plate and my friend ordered the oxtail plate. The portions were good and the food was ok. It wasn't highly seasoned or overcooked. Overall, it wasn't bad, and I'd be willing to give it another try!

We wanted a hole in the wall, mom and pop restaurant where we could experience authentic southern…read morebreakfast and we were NOT disappointed. My husband had a bacon, egg and grits bowl and I had a fried bologna, egg and cheese sandwich. We both enjoyed our breakfast! The staff and other patrons were very friendly. We would definitely return!!

After numerous searches while traveling on 321 to Columbia from the coast, it was obvious that…read morethere would be little to nothing available for an adequate food stop. It was difficult enough to find a clean and modern gas station/convenience store much less a decent eatery. So discovering Elizabeth's was a gift. We ordered a bacon cheeseburger with everything and fries. We split the meal. The single patty was perfectly encased in the right sized bun. All the toppings tasted fresh and in the end, it was an extremely enjoyable burger. Sadly, the crinkle cut fries were barely warm and not crispy. Why? Pre cook the obvious frozen spuds and then just dunk them back in a hot fryer right before the patty comes off the heat. So if I could give 3 1/2 stars I would as the side dish was half our meal and it disappointed. We couldn't sample any of the ice cream creations as the business' s freezers were kaput from the recent storms. Absolutely understandable. Elizabeth's is definitely worth a visit if you are traveling through the backroads of S.C. Just ask for extra crispy fries, you might get lucky.

When Timmy is cooking the food is really good. Chicken fried so pretty. But this place needs a…read morerenovation and a huge mop bucket. The food smells good but the place has a stinch that can turn your stomach upon entry. They are sometimey. Sometimes the breakfast bar is up in the mornings and sometimes it is not. Sometimes they have a cook and sometimes they don't. No website to update and let you know what's on the menu for that day. You have to come in and look or call and ask. Came for the breakfast bar but of course it was not up. So I ordered 2 eggs and a side of crispy bacon. This picture is what I received for the price of $5.58. When last week I got the same thing and it was $3.49.

Love this place. Had the buffet which had pigs tails on it. Everything about the food was good…read moreand the customer service was good too. The building and inside is looking a little tired though I must say and I am surprised it passes its food hygiene ratings. It might be time to give the place a redecoration party.

Atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable with seasonal changes to the setting. The food is delicious…read moreand the presentation resturant style. The Hoastess Ms. Debra and Chef Govan make a great team. The Bar Manager keeps it flowing. The only place in the area with Live Music weekly/DJ assistance. Soul Music Singers stop by occasionally. Located in Down Town Fairfax S C. at the only traffic light near the railroad tracks. Personally it's number 1 in my book.

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. I had gumbo which was delicious! Not spicy but just right We also…read morehad a cheeseburger that was a fresh handmade patty and cooked perfectly! This is a locally owned business. The owners came out and talked to us. Definitely worth a 5 star rating and a repeat visit!

I will dream about you my sweet Mrs Wilkes ! Your staff is still upholding your hospitality and…read moregood ol home cooking . Came in for the Veterinary Conference and heard this is a must stop . Don't be afraid of the line . Just wait till 1 , the friendly staff is there and waiting to set you up . My bestie came to meet me for a few days and this was the best meal we ate ! It has ruined me for life . Y'all ... I am from Texas and I cook southern food and I do it very well . This was so good I felt like I needed to stand in the corner and realize that I need to do better . We tried everything , few things I did not care for but I knew that when I sat down but felt like Mrs Wilkes would want me to take a "polite bite" just see see if I really didn't like it Y'all I changed my flight so I can go and grab a fast lunch before I leave on Friday . I have no shame .

Excellent experience. We arrived after the main crowd and were seated right away. The table was…read morecovered with what seemed like every Southern dish imaginable--far more than anyone could reasonably try in one sitting. I managed about ten, and everything was well prepared, generous, and full of flavor. The communal-table atmosphere makes the meal feel less like dining at a restaurant and more like being welcomed into a very large Savannah family dinner. The service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience felt genuine rather than staged for tourists. For anyone visiting Savannah, Mrs. Wilkes is a must. Come hungry.

Ernie's is in my husband's tiny hometown. They have a small buffet and salad bar along with a…read moredecent size menu. The food is tasty and cozy. They have a breakfast buffet that ends at 10:30 and is swapped for fresh lunch food. I really loved the corn hash in the morning and the friend chicken in the afternoon. The staff is super sweet and genuinely want to know how you are doing. Neighbors come together at this place and it truly is a great small town feeling with all of the southern favorites. As a girl from a city as large as Newark, I ate this all right up.

We went for breakfast and the tables were small no room. The Food was good but flie's were…read morerelentless, and cooking area was not very clean at all.

DANG GOOD!! Stop here for the best fried okra, tilapia, chicken tenders, hush puppies and sweet…read morepotato fries! Yum! Wish we could come back, but we are from Virginia. Take advantage of your passing by. Sweet cashier. Very attentive. Small but lightly place! Peaceful atmosphere.

Very nice little place ya got here! Hush Puppies - Top Notch…read moreFried Shrimp (Regular Size) - second best I've had in the Low Country Grits with Shrimp Gravy - Hot, Flavorful and delicious (except for the limp bacon) would order again . Staff- super helpful and friendly

Lowcountry Backyard was one of those places that feels like it's been there forever in the best…read morepossible way. Quirky, unpolished, a little tucked away, and absolutely full of character. It doesn't feel corporate or manufactured at all. More like you've stumbled into somebody's lovingly chaotic backyard dinner party where the food just happens to be genuinely top-tier. The mismatched charm, handwritten feel, and warm atmosphere are part of what makes it so special. There's this brilliant contrast between the laid-back hole-in-the-wall vibe and the seriously refined cooking coming out of the kitchen. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were incredibly tender, fried perfectly, and drizzled with a lovely house-made ranch. The sweet house pickles alongside were such a good touch. We also each had a cup of she crab soup which was beautifully seasoned and packed with tonnes of crab morsels. For mains, we shared the shrimp and grits and completely understood why the recipe has won awards, including being recognised as the 3rd best in the world. The recipe is rooted in traditional Lowcountry cooking but elevated with layers of flavour that somehow still feel comforting and homemade. The grits were unbelievably creamy, and the shrimp and sausage were perfectly cooked with fantastic flavour throughout. We also split the seafood purloo with blackened grouper, and it was equally impressive. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted incredibly fresh without trying too hard to be fancy. What really made the experience though was the staff. Everyone went above and beyond. They took time to chat with us about the area, paced the courses perfectly so nothing felt rushed, and by the end we were leaving with handshakes feeling more like guests than customers. Places like this are getting harder to find. We'll absolutely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Lowcountry food served by genuinely wonderful people.

Disappointing. The reviews were stellar, the food was not. The derive was good, but that's kind of…read morewhere it ended. Except for the fried green tomatoes- those were very good, dipped in blue cheese dressing (ranch was bad, tasted like plain mayonnaise with a parsley sprinkle) The pimento cheese appetizer was so disappointing! Tasted like cream cheese mixed with packaged shredded cheddar and 3 small pieces of raw red pepper; served with stale corn chips and uninspired pita. Was so looking forward to good homemade pimento cheese in the south! The grouper sandwich was sad, my friend only ate the fish and left the bun and tomatoes on the plate. The mac and cheese was even sadder, described as baked mac and cheese it was more like old leftovers, cold, separated noodles that were really dry. The shrimp blt salad- the aforementioned fried green tomatoes were the best part. The bacon was cold and floppy and kind of unchewable. It was served on wilted arugula. I'm so confused by all the rave reviews! Maybe this was a one off.

This place is closed. Even the best find it hard to make it in a small town. I was really excited…read moreto eat here.

Am a student athlete that travels a lot and always look forward to a great meal. Being in a small…read moretown, where there isn't many good restaurants someone has to stand out. That being said mama pearls is that restaurant with great hospitality that makes you feel at home. The food their will have you wanting more. I ate at many restaurants but their great personality and food will have you craving to visit again and eat more. Shoutout to mama pearls y'all are doing a great job. I appreciate you very much. Thank you.