Great food! We went on a Thursday when they have smoked ribs on the buffet, falling off the bone…read moretender, juicy, and delicious. Seasoned so well that I didn't feel like they even needed barbecue sauce. The also had smoked turkey which unlike most places was moist and tender, and smoked pork loin. Homestyle mac & cheese with ziti noodles and quality cheese. Fried squash, baked beans, green beans, a salad bar and more. Did not find one dish I didn't love. We'll be back!

How the hell can you call yourself a restaurant and serve me instant mash potatoes? Worst dining…read moreexperience I've had in awhile. My eye caught the advertised "jumbo" shrimp, deliciously grilled and ringing in for half a pound and was met with a mediocre serving of tiny bottom feeders leaving me wanting for more. I don't even want to touch on the disaster that was my grilled vegetable side, which mainly consisted of half-soggy carrots and broccoli stems. Hugely disappointed in what was once a great place to sit and grab a bite. I won't likely be going anywhere near this "eating" establishment until the cooks learn what their title means and maybe put a little effort and consideration to the food they're serving their once loyal patrons.

Eat here often good place but when they forget to give you something and you go back in or tell…read morethem in drive thru they act fucking stupid like I'm lying about not getting a $1.99 side of fries

We were in the area for work, stopped in here after seeing the reviews. They are very good and…read morestand by the slogan on the sign. Food is great and served fast. I have the roast beef and the mash potatoes. I was shocked to find the potatoes were real and not instant.

Otter Creek has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I'm 28 now and have been coming…read morehere since I was a kid. Even though we're from Virginia, whenever we're in Patterson, it's a must-visit--some things never change, and this place is one of them. I had the Surf & Turf with a 10 oz ribeye and fried shrimp, along with green beans. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp were golden, crispy, and fresh. We also had the Stuffed Flounder, served with cheese grits, a baked sweet potato, and coleslaw--a true Southern plate, made from scratch and full of comfort. The meal started with a warm dinner roll and a fresh side salad with thousand island dressing, and we finished it off with two incredible desserts: Chocolate Meringue Pie and Strawberry Shortcake. Both were rich, homemade, and absolutely worth saving room for. They're only open Fridays and Saturdays right now, so make sure to plan ahead. The portions are generous, the food is fresh, and the atmosphere feels like home. Otter Creek isn't just a restaurant--it's a Patterson tradition that continues to live up to its name

Food, Service, Atmosphere were all excellent‼ We were greater and seated as soon as our…read morereservations stated, actually before. Drinks were served as soon as we could sit down! Reservations were made for big party next year, I hope‼

The restaurant is dirty, outdated, and lacks character or charm. The only redeeming quality is its…read morelocation on the river. The waitlist process was frustrating and disorganized. Instead of taking phone numbers or providing pagers, they simply write down your name and loudly call it over a speaker. Despite having four adults in our party and actively listening both inside and outside for our name, staff claimed they called us multiple times and skipped over us, resulting in a wait that was well beyond the estimated time. When we were finally seated, our table was dirty and wasn't even set up with the correct number of chairs, despite there being only four adults in our group. Unfortunately, the food did not make up for the poor experience. It was subpar at best. Overall, aside from the riverfront view, this restaurant failed to deliver on service, atmosphere, cleanliness, and food quality.

Great place on the river, with the marina docks in view of the porch. It's rustic, casual, and…read morecomfortable. Our shrimp was great. Flavorful, nicely seasoned and cooked... grits were excellent. I can imagine the shrimp and grits are delicious. Our server was a delightful student who took great care of us. All together this was a fine local restaurant with reasonably priced seafood in a casual atmosphere. Not fancy, but worth trying.

I've been there twice for breakfast. Excellent food and service. Your typical small town restaurant.read more

Most of the items on the food bar are pretty bland tasting. I know they're working with a small…read morespace, but the set up of the restaurant is way too crowded around the food bar from people waiting on tables. We were sitting at a table by the door and were constantly blocked in by people standing.

The food was excellent from start to finish! Atmosphere is welcoming…read more Our server, Selena, was one of the best servers we've ever experienced. She was fast, friendly and every recommendation she gave us was absolutely wonderful! If we are ever back in the area we will definitely make sure to visit again. The butter cake is an absolute dream!

This is THE PLACE for oysters, and a cold brew, natch!…read more If you could overdose on oysters, why not? It's the quaint throwback seafood restaurant style of coastal towns everywhere. You feel like you're at the beach! And, can I say Barmaid? She's right there, like Brandy in the song you hear on repeat on your oldie's station. Serving everyone non-stop. Another dozen, please. And a brew!

The food was excellent and more than enough. My waitress was very friendly and I took her advice…read moreand ordered the fried green beans! I'm glad I did.

I am writing to share some feedback regarding a recent dining experience at your establishment. I…read morewant to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation for your team; our server, in particular, delivered truly outstanding service. Their attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism were exemplary, contributing significantly to a positive atmosphere and certainly meriting a five-star commendation. However, I must also highlight a considerable disappointment concerning the food. The oyster stew served was, without exaggeration, the most unsatisfactory I have ever encountered. Its consistency was exceedingly thin and watery, akin to diluted milk, and it was entirely devoid of any distinct flavor profile. Furthermore, the oysters themselves regrettably still retained an unappealing sliminess from their shells, indicating they had not been thoroughly cleaned. This dish fell far below expectations. Conversely, the salad bar offered a mostly positive experience. The array of options was generally appealing, and the majority of the ingredients appeared vibrant and fresh. My only reservation was the condition of the lettuce, a significant portion of which exhibited noticeable brown discoloration, suggesting it was no longer at its freshest. Despite this minor issue, the other components available on the salad bar were excellent.

Great steaks The staff is very nice to their customers! The atmosphere is very good and you feel…read morevery comfortable while you are there

Good stuff to eat . Didn't have to wait long for order. Staff was friendly and always updating me…read moreon the order being filled

Where to start ,,,, This place is amazing. First, it is quintessential back woods Georgia southern…read morehome-cooking made by a man who has dedicated his life to making sure you eat well and have a great time. Chef Jerome is a piece of SE Georgia history and makes some fantastic food. From the moment we pulled up to the restaurant, Chef Jerome came out and greeted us with hugs and assurances that he was going to take good care of us. The building is eclectic, quirky, rustic, and several more adjectives - but never off-putting. It is comfortable.... When you walk in, you really get a feel for the history of this place - particularly from the tens of thousands of photos that decorate the walls (virtually all of them) throughout the restaurant. There are pictures of locals, travelers and even several celebrities that have feasted at the Diner. Ben Afflect's picture is featured all over the restaurant as he frequents this place whenever he is in town (he even has his own autographed chair hanging on the wall). We were seated in the VIP room and presented with a menu with several good southern dishes from deviled crab, oysters, scallops and of course shrimp to ribs, porkchops, steaks and burgers. They are known for their Wheelchair Platter - which serves 2, 3, or 4 people. This is a collection of things that the Chef has selected for you including fried shrimp, fish, hushpuppies, pork chops, Mac 'n cheese, and other treats. Comes with slaw and potato salad (both fantastic), We ordered the platter for 2 - and it did not disappoint. We also got the sweetpotato logs with a cinnamon dipping sauce (wow!). First - those were some of the best hushpuppies I've ever eaten. Crispy on the outside but fluffy with bits of corn on the inside. yum. Everything else was cooked to perfection. Once we had eaten, Chef Jerome came out and took some pictures (for the wall of course) and had us promising (truthfully) to return soon. This place is a little out of the way. It's down a dirt road and looks a little rustic - but you will be very pleasantly surprised once you go in and let Chef Jerome take care of you. A Definite recommendation! Don't miss this treasure!

Help me say this in an old school kind of way. Let's visit…read morethe Old School Diner in Townsend, Georgia. This gyn is located down on the low country, of Townsend, Ga. Today the famous chef Jerome welcomed us, we had a look at the antique shop located across from the restaurant, then we entered the restaurant, got to meet his parrot Maggie, vibed in the nostalgia of the restaurant and enjoyed the delicious cuisine presented to us. I had fried whiting, it was crisp, fresh and delicious. This restaurant will have you reminiscing on good times of yester-years. The hospitality was awesome, between our service Angel and Chef Jerome, our experience at the diner was outstanding.

The first impression is great. Clean parking area, renovated interior and clean enough seating…read morearea. I ordered a milkshake since we already had lunch. The employee at the front counter was super sweet. The drive-thru service moved fast. My milkshake was ok. Chocolate sat at the bottom but didn't really help or hurt the taste. The drink station was clean. A bit of ice piled up. Overall a very nice location with minimal traffic and good service. UNTIL.... My husband came out of the bathroom. They were doing so well. He said the men's rest room was "f$@king nasty". He slid on the greasy floor, toilets were disgusting and he had to search for toilet paper. And, an employee used the bathroom then left without an attempt to wash his hands. C'mon now Burger King. You can dress it up but unfortunately you can't hide everything with new paint.

food was better than expecte, everything was either cleaned or being cleaned and I can in and…read moretalked to this guy idk his name at around 2:30 Jan 25 and he was really nice and respectful and i got my food fast