Circle Diner

The food was delicious. The waitresses are very courteous and respectful…read more I like the ambiance because the diner fits the name.

If you are a fan of the Andy Griffith Show and Mayverry, this is a lovely place to visit and stay…read morefor a meal. If you're not a local, you'll soon realize why we love this place, not only is the food super, so is the service. A lot of Mayberry memorabilia to see during your visit. Pay them a visit, you won't regret it, it just may become your new favorite!

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Ray's Diner

4.3(144 reviews)

31.1 mi

The food was amazing as well as the service. Eggs were so fluffy, bacon cooked perfectly, and the…read morebiscuit well it was already devoured. The biscuit was the melt in your mouth kind the manger/co owners came and chatted with us and thanked us for visiting. It's a tiny place but so worth the visit

The food was very good. The service wasn't so good. The waitress i had didn't refill my coffee…read more Hell, she barely came by. I waited and waited to get my bill. Then waited and waited to pay. The other waitress seems to be great. The food was good.

Fish & Grits to go plate

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Inside

Metro Diner

4.3(685 reviews)

46.3 mi

Marcus was my server and he was excellent, being I've never been here before, he was very helpful…read moreanswering all my and my dates questions. I was glad he went over specials because I would have not even noticed the black board! I was checked on by the managers and Chasity in particular was very attentive and after she learned it was our first time made sure we had the best experience! This will be a regular spot for us. The chicken and waffles was excellent and I really enjoyed my Reuben.

10/10 service will definitely be coming back again soon. Staff is so nice . Wait was not long at…read moreall and the food was fresh and delicious!!

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Summerton Diner

4.4(119 reviews)

74.8 mi

Hometown cooking just like you'd expect in the South ... our GO to spot and has always served with…read moresouthern hospitality

The food is good if you go early otherwise I would pass. Servers are very friendly and has a…read moreroadside diner atmosphere.

Inside

Catfish lunch special with butter beans, rice and gravy

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Outside

Bill & Frans Restaurant

3.6(164 reviews)

18.6 mi

Food is good. Service is great & and the girls always do a good job…read more It's a little bit of a dive but I love it. Owner & staff are always friendly.

Husband and I Got breakfast. I had the veggie omelet and it was good but the hashbrowns were not…read morecooked. They tasted like they were thawed and tossed on the grill for 1 min. My husband had the French toast and couldnt eat it- said it was tough and tasted like syrup coated cardboard. Also the bathroom walls and floor were dirty and some mold by the sink and door. Same for men's bathroom. If I had gone there first we wouldn't have eaten there.

Bar

Apple pie and ice cream

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Dining Area

R & S Fish Market & Restaurant

5.0(1 review)

8.9 mi

fresh seafood, good service, and you won't leave hungry. lots of variety for your main course and…read moregood options for sides

Macs Diner

4.6(18 reviews)

81.6 mi

I must say, I am well traveled, but I don't do many car road trips. On this particular road trip, I…read morefound myself looking for breakfast in South Carolina, during the heat wave that marked America's 250th birthday. We found Mac's Diner here on Yelp thanks to the smashing reviews. We knew we would add ten miles or so each way but we decided to go have a try. Oh, man - this is one of the best diners I have eaten at in a long time. The place was clean and charmingly decorated, the server Michelle (I think) was fabulous. Coffee was decent, but of acceptable quality (I am a coffee snoberoo). I ordered a bacon and cheese omelet and my wife ordered eggs and corned beef hash. We also heard from the server that the biscuits and gravy were homemade, so we got that as a side. I got french fries with my omelet and they were perfect. Omelet was well cooked and stuffed with crispy bacon and cheese. I was blown away by the corned beef hash. When we get hash, we like it crispy. This hash was - as requested - brutally incinerated with no mercy. It was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten in a diner. OMG. Perfection. The biscuits and gravy were also amazing. I am also a big fan of this dish and I can tell you that sausage gravy should not be WHITE - this gravy at Mac's was brown and rich and filled with an abundance of sausage bits. It was absolutely heavenly. Take the 30 minute detour if you are coming up or down i-95 in South Carolina - you will NOT be disappointed. Hope we come back some day.

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.

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.

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Options for Tuesday.

Metro Diner

4.5(43 reviews)

73.0 mi

This is a clean American food place to get basic food well prepared. Staff is attentive. Great…read morevariety of choices on the menu. The epitome of a "diner" experience. Clean restrooms, plenty of seating and parking. We come a couple times a month and have not had bad meals yet. The manager wanders about touching base at tables which were appreciate.

Teraisha "Rae" was a joy after our long trip. She made our morning and we will be coming back to…read moreMetro Diner often now! The food was delicious, great value and arrived quickly.

Bar and stool in front of open kitchen

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Dyar's Diner

4.5(22 reviews)

81.9 mi

Stopped in for lunch. I wasn't overly impressed. I asked for dark meat the woman serving was…read moreunpleasant to begin with and said she couldn't give me the two legs. I didn't like the other items so she gave me a chicken breast and as you can see that is the tiniest chicken breast I've ever seen. The Mac n cheese would have been good if they added some seasoning it was so bland. The mashed potatoes are clearly boxed. The black eyed peas again no flavor. Two of us ate and the bill was $45. That's a lot of money for hardly any meat a bunch of bland sides, and an unpleasant server. Definitely won't be back. Lastly the bathroom was clean and so was the dining area but it's very outdated and it was as WAY too hot we were sweating eating. I think they need to have their HVAC service

It has been awhile since I've eaten here and I can honestly say it just gets better with time! This…read moreis by far the best meat and three around. The service is top notch, and the restaurant is clean and friendly. The food is so good, and I've never had a bad meal here. I will keep coming back time and again for this level of food!

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Bible on the pedestal when you walk in. Love it.

Craig's Place Cafe & Deli

4.2(336 reviews)

73.0 mi

Good service, great food, highly recommend if your in the area. Cheese burger was great with a…read morefried egg, and the crab salad was so tasty.

Cute little diner. Few tables inside…read more Older woman at cash register - busy. We ordered a hot pastrami to go side was potato salad. Sandwich had good flavor- it was mushed flat, potato salad was good -portion size very small Plenty of parking.

The "Welcome sign" at Craig's Deli.

Sausage Biscuit

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Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap

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