This is the local eatery where the serious locals come to eat. The food was good, but keep in mind:…read morelocation, location, location--you are in Barnwell. I had the Mr. B's Burger with sweet potato fries, and it was more than enough for my wife and me to split. The bartenders were excellent and attentive, and the kitchen was quick and generous. The atmosphere was relaxed, the people were friendly, and nobody seemed to be in a hurry--which is exactly how things ought to be in Barnwell. A few tables over, problems were being solved, fish were getting bigger with every retelling, and at least one expert was explaining how he could have coached the Gamecocks to a winning season if only they'd asked. It had that comfortable hometown feel where everybody either knows your name or knows somebody who does. Good food, cold drinks, friendly faces, and enough local storytelling to qualify as an oral history project. If you're looking for fancy, keep driving. If you're looking for a place where the burger is honest, the fries are plentiful, and the conversation is free, pull up a chair. You'll fit right in.

I've see this establishment many times driving through Barnwell. Stopped by this time on the way to…read moreour annual book club retreat in Edisto Beach. It was early on Sunday. Not sure about their weekday fare but on Sunday from 11-2 they have a buffet. It was busy but the line wasn't too bad at 11:30 pre-church crowd. The buffet had several kinds of meat, fried fish, lots of traditional southern vegetables, two pasta salads and a potato salad and rooks and cornbread. Desserts included banana pudding, red velvet cake, and a Lane cake. Everyone in our party had the fried chicken although a few samples the fried fish. It was all very tasty and fresh. Between eight of us, we tried everything and all was declared delicious. We didn't get a chance to get seconds because the church folks showed up in droves and the line was out the door! The ambiance was nice and the waitresses checked on us and refilled our drinks regularly although they were very busy. The total for the buffet, gratuity (already included), and tax was almost $24.00.

Food was fair Drinks (nonalcoholic) were poor quality/ taste…read more Atmosphere was not welcoming Staff was not attentive

Good food and folks Neat little place…read moreYou may just think to pass on by.. But dont... stop in and grab some good food with good people

We had a great meal and our server was very nice. We will definitely go back. Loved it being on…read morethe lake as well.

Went here on a Wednesday night -- wing night…read more We ordered the jalapeño poppers, loaded potato skins, hot wings, and honey mustard wings. Jalapeño poppers: 4/10. Didn't love these. Tasted like they were pre-made. Loaded potato skins: 6/10. These weren't bad! Lots of cheese and bacon bits. Hot wings: 9/10. Definitely the best thing we ordered for the night. Not too mild, not too hot. They have lots of hot flavor for wings if you want a little extra spice. Honey mustard wings: 5/10. Not my favorite, but super saucy, which I enjoy. Would I go back? Definitely for wing night!!

Camping in nearby Reidsville. Went for a drive to Vidalia and found Kountry Kafe for lunch. We were…read moreable to sit wherever we liked. Menus were given to us and we were told they were only serving breakfast. I chose the Philly Cheesesteak omelette and my husband had the skillet special. It took a long time for food to be delivered to table but I think southern slow is part of the vibe. Food was worth the wait!

Great chicken and waffles and eggs Benedict. Home fries are wonderful, grits are wonderful, the…read morehamburgers and chicken sandwiches are great as well. this is a little gem of a restaurant, especially for a small town. Service is always friendly, even when they are swamped.

Great experience with a couple of lovely friends at this Amish Menonite restaurant that serves…read moresouthern comfort from another world They change the menu daily and today they didn't have the fried pork chops the baked pork was good too, tender and fully cooked, service was quick and with a smile. The two sides were flavorful and the Mac and cheese had real cheese not like the one that comes in a box My sweet tea came with refills like it is customary in the South, for dessert had the shoo-fly pie which was unlike anything I ever had and good to the last bite I will take my outoftowners next time even if it is in the middle of nowhere in a block that is being revitalized by the Mayor, inside is a modest place and don't expect a Michelin star, just plain and simple homemade cooking

We drove just over 70 miles with high expectations because My brother-in-law told me it was…read moreterrible. So we knew for sure it had to be great. He was just trying to keep us away from the good stuff! For starters, walking in was nice and comfortable and came with a friendly greeting. It was 2 o'clock on a Thursday and there was a bit of business, but not too much to keep us from a visit and going to our seat in just a minute. My wife and I had different items so that we could taste more things. I don't believe that there was any negative conversation about a single bite. It was easy to get excited about the flavor of everything that we had. Pure comfort food at its best. If you made it this far in the review and don't go find out how wonderful this is. Sorry but, you're missing out!

The food is very good, the only drawback is that they close mid-day, so if you are looking for…read moresomething after three you are out of luck there.

Excellent hometown cooking served with love. A small restaurant that is big on taste and choices…read more This place serves up burgers, hotdogs, BBQ, wings and daily lunch specials. (Meat + 2 Vegs) I had Meatloaf with peas and mashed potatoes. Our food was served hot and with a smile. Excellent hometown service! They even have a walk up window for take out. Seating is limited so keep that in mind. I will be returning here soon!

Love the food and the service! We went for Sunday dinner and there was a short wait but it was…read moreworth it!

I have only eaten here a couple of times, but I absolutely loved it. It has a real County vibe…read more Great place to catch up with the locals.

We had lunch here for the first time today. They have street parking or parking in the back. There…read moreis a bar area, general sitting area or a few tables under a cover porch for nice days. The staff were all very polite and friendly. We were seated quickly with drink orders taken. It took a few minutes to get the drinks, but thats OK. A larger table was seated before us so its all good. We placed our food order of the Loaded Fries for an appetizer, 2 Killer Club sandwichs(pesto on the side)with fries, Secret Philly with onion rings and the Blackened Fish Tacos with the chips salsa and queso. The Loaded Fries were delicious! Plenty of bacon and queso on them. The Philly was delicious, onion rings hot and crispy. The kids loved their Club sandwiches. They were HUGE and the kids could have easily split one. The Blackened Fish Tacos were the only negative on our trip. They were pale colored, hardly warm, and the slaw was soggy. Honestly they were aweful! My husband tried a bite and said it tasted like it was from yesterdays trash. I have seen tons of good reviews on them so I'm not sure if they have been changed or I got them on a bad day or what. I hate sending food back, so I just ate them. I tried throwing pesto from the clubs, salsa or queso on bites trying to make them better, but nothing really helped. Overall we will definitely be back again, just not ordering the tacos!

Pleasantly surprised by Bistro 221. It's in a very small town along I-95, and you wouldn't…read morenecessarily expect much - but it delivers. From the first phone inquiry to the experience in the restaurant, the people were genuinely polite and welcoming. The atmosphere felt calm, relaxed, and easy. The food exceeded expectations. The Cobb salad was especially good - fresh, well-balanced, and thoughtfully put together, with healthy ingredients and no bacon, which I appreciated. The shrimp tacos were excellent, topped with a slightly sweet/spicy, mysterious sauce that worked really well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!!!

Mama's Country Cooking is my neighborhood spot, and I love it! I had the hamburger steak with gravy…read moreand onions, fries with gravy, and a tomato cucumber salad with Italian dressing , everything hit the spot. The lima beans were a little too soupy and didn't have much flavor this time, but that won't stop me from coming back. Great comfort food, good folks, and that home-style vibe that keeps you coming back for more! GO DOGS!!!

Best fried catfish I've had in a long time. The batter is so delicious, and it was perfectly…read morecooked. Tarter sauce is good, too. Eggs were cooked to order. Hashbrowns (shredded) with pepper and onions is the way to go. They were also cooked to perfection. If I lived around here, I'd come back often! Service was quick. The ambiance is very casual, cafe style.