Want to send out a big thank you to the Govan's for another great night of food and entertainment Rylan James played the guitar and sang throughout the evening. He had promised Ms Deb that he would fill the house & that's exactly what he did, the house was full. Rylan James sold T shirts and Hats for the first time. We appreciate Ms Deb for supporting Rylan. We were able to enjoy some great food & entertainment for the evening. Great music Ordered Parmesan chicken wings this time. They were as good as the pork chops last visit. Saw ox take stew, orders of shrimp & grits, hamburgers to chicken wings to steaks. We loved all of it. Thank you to the Govan's family for everything. read more

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Stopped at Conan's restaurant from Alabama. Owner was extremely friendly and food was delicious. Will absolutely eat here again on our travels from Alabama and North Carolina. read more

Great service, good food, ambience is spot on. The place is classy but down home. The live music is on point and the DJ will get you out of your seat. Don't miss this special spot. Do yourself a favor visit Govan's on a Friday night. Tell Deborah the owner I sent you. read more

The burger was awesome! Cooked just right!! it is so hard to find a good burger that is not overcooked!! definitely would go back again!!

Clearly one of the best kept secrets in the low country. I have traveled throughout the US and in Europe and fell in love with this place the minute I walked in the door. The atmosphere draws you in. The welcoming vibe makes you want to stay. We ordered crab cakes and low country boil and they exceeded all expectations. The owners were also exceptional in meeting and greeting their customers, wonderful conversation and so very welcoming. We couldn't help but smile throughout our whole experience there. They are leaders in their field and absolutely the reason for their success. Food, customer service, and overall ambience is what everyone should hope to achieve if they have a business. I absolutely love Govan's and will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Govan's - Low Country Boil, my husband couldn't eat this fast enough. Pure heaven on a plate! - Sports Bars Near Me - Fairfax, South Carolina

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We were passing through and decided to stop here. The cutest little restaurant with the kindest owners. Very welcoming and family vibe. The food was delicious. Great service. Very clean. What more could you ask for. We plan to stop in next time we're in the area. read more

Fantastic food and service! Reminds me of Charleston restaurants, which means it's great. Shannon read more

A beautiful gem tucked away behind the train tracks in a small town. Everything was fantastic from the service, to the ambiance and tasty food. The server (daughter of the owners) was especially friendly and attentive. In addition, the husband/wife owners and chefs took the time to talk to all of their guests in the restaurant The pulled pork and ribs were fantastic as main dishes. For sides, they were all excellent compliments to our entrees. We especially enjoyed the collard greens, mac and cheese, candied yams, and cornbread. Worth the 90-minute drive from Hilton Head! read more

yes, govan's is now open for business!!!! I suggest you call ahead for hours of operation. We have been hermits during Covid because of health risks that we have. Now that we are vaccinated, we are beginning to venture out again. When we went to Govan's last night, we appreciated their focus on health safety, without making things feel repressive. It felt like coming home again being able to see our friends there, having a fantastic meal and a few laughs. One of the things I like best about Govan's is the friendly crowd that comes here. read more

Govan's - Cocktails are flowing again!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Fairfax, South Carolina

Small portions and expensive drink prices accompanied by slow service both at the dinner table and bar!!! You literally have to beg for service. This was my 3rd visit over the last couple years and it was worse than previous visits. On each visit there was live music that was very good but you'll have to pay a cover charge to get in even if your just there for dinner. No doubt the only reason this place is still in business is the complete lack of competition in the area. Would not recommend to anyone. read more

I ate here when visiting my family on March 7, 2020. This is a nice spot for a town with nothing going on. I was surprised and felt ok that there is a full bar, open space, dance floor, and a live band for entertainment. I'm glad there is a mixed crowd. The food is good. I got the seafood platter. It was filling and you can substitute sides. The bar drinks were priced right. The staff is kind and kept checking on me. On my next visit hopefully my friends from Charlotte can join me. read more

Great place for food, drinks, and music!!! Their live bands are always awesome!!! The owners are so nice and pleasant. So glad that they have been sticking around! read more

Super place with great hosts. Food was very good. Wings were big and the govann sauce was sweet and perfectly spicy. Highly recommend

Sooo this place is amazing. I really enjoyed it. I was in town visiting family and was told about a new restaurant that had opened up. We went in for dinner and we were not disappointed. I ordered the boiled shrimp, sausage, and corn. I really like the atmosphere in this place. It has a really good vibe. Apparently, they have live music on the weekends, but I didn't get to experience that. What I did experience was Ms. Govan herself. She came by our table to ask how we liked everything and this turned into her sitting with us for a while and just talking about her business and her life. It turns out she grew up in the very same city as my family. She takes great pride in the service that she gives and she strives to provide a family friendly environment for her patrons. I noticed that she didn't have a yelp page so being the elite that I am I created one for her. She allowed me to walked around the restaurant and take all the pictures I wanted. She even posed for one! I really enjoyed this place. I know I'll be back on my next visit and if you're in the area I highly recommend this place. read more

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Absolutely the best food in all of the low country. I felt like I was sitting down to Sunday dinner at my Granny's table. Beautiful place and wonderful people. I can't wait to go back. read more

fresh, and cooked by people who love to cook--- you can alway know it when you take your first bite. this is a family owned and operated business. read more

I went there for a birthday celebration and the food was great. A great atmosphere, wonderful service and friendly, welcoming owners.

Delicious food and great service. The owners and staff are very friendly and courteous with customers.

What a hidden treasure!!! Govan's is out of this world. All of the food was fantastic, from the (large, and I don't mean portions) chicken wings to the fried fish dinner. Tressa, behind the bar, was great, and her parents were even better. The only downside was that they didn't have the Govan's Sauce Spicy TO GO... The whole place was amazing. read more