A True Southern Gem in Sumter…read more Simply Southern Bistro absolutely deserves all five stars. Every time I walk through the door, I'm greeted with warm hospitality and the kind of service that makes you feel like family. The food is consistently outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and made with real Southern heart. Whether it's their perfectly seasoned entrées, the homemade sides, or those desserts you can't say no to, everything tastes like it came straight from someone's kitchen who knows what they're doing. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do, and it shows in both the service and the quality of the food. Sumter has plenty of places to eat, but Simply Southern Bistro stands out as one of the best. If you want a meal that hits the spot every single time, this is the place. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff, but I went for Southern Fried Chicken. Th8e chicken was 1 or 2 boneless. Starting…read moreat $16 to $24 for 2 pcs. My husband got the single breast with potatoes and a biscuit. Taste good but I felt disappointed.

Really tasty boneless fried chicken breast. I had without the gravy and it was so moist and juicy…read more Also loved the background music.

Wow, REALLY good! Catfish Dinner Plate: excellent fish was…read moretasty and light. Rice was nice. Came with slaw, 1x Side (Collard Greens: sweet vinegar with some heat, and a bit of pork, really good!), and some AMAZING Hushpuppies (fresh, sweet corn bread). Shrimp & Grits: Fantastic! Buttery and cheesy grits with sausage and nice shrimp (not over-cooked or chewy). Green beans were slightly too soft (30-mins until closing), but good comfort food. Coleslaw was "meh," but a good, crunchy foil to the fish and rice. Counter Service (order at register, then they bring to table/to-go) was quite fast, given that they had to cook the fish and prep foods for take-out. Everything looked clean, staff was nice, and owner was talking to everyone. Didn't get to try the variety of desserts, but they looked and smelled great. Traveling, but worth the stop!

Beth's Country Kitchen -- Pageland, South Carolina…read more If you're driving **Charlotte Myrtle Beach**, this spot is a **straight-shot, easy 3-mile detour** that's absolutely worth it. Beth's Country Kitchen sits on its **own lot with plenty of parking out front**, housed in a **quaint, no-nonsense metal building** that instantly tells you this place is about the food, not the frills. And that's exactly how a proper country kitchen should be. I stopped in on a **Tuesday in January**, and the **lunch buffet was straight-up banging**. ### Buffet highlights: * Crispy, well-seasoned **fried chicken** * **Beef and gravy** * **Mashed potatoes** and **rice** * **Mac and cheese** * **Field peas and snaps** (a personal favorite and not something you see everywhere) * Additional vegetables and sides * A **full salad bar** * **House-made desserts** Everything on the line looked -- and tasted -- **homemade**. Nothing felt mass-produced or rushed. This is the kind of food that reminds you of church dinners, family reunions, and Sunday tables. The atmosphere matches the food: **simple, country, welcoming**, and comfortable. Locals clearly know this place, and travelers are lucky when they stumble onto it. **Bottom line:** If you want real Southern country cooking, generous portions, easy parking, and a buffet that actually delivers -- **Beth's Country Kitchen is well worth the detour**. Highly recommended.

I had the opportunity to drive through Pageland around lunch time today, and I am so glad that I…read morestopped at Beth's Country Kitchen! The parking lot was PACKED when I arrived, so I already knew it was going to be good. Sure enough I had some of the best cherry pie I've ever eaten! Amazing service and amazing food. It was so good I didn't make the time to take a picture of the food. I saw a Karen on here complaining about the ketchup bottles, so I did make the time to set the record straight- Extremely clean! I will definitely be back next time I drive through

Wow , that's all I can say just wow I'm really lost for words , it makes no sense for food to…read moreactually taste this good . The service was top Knotch and the atmosphere fit the mood . You really don't have to take my word for it because I don't really want to run into too many people when I come back, so if your reading this just stay home if you like . I will gladly eat your plate for you Absolutely amazing..

Always GREAT SERVICE and food is delicious. The homemade desserts are awesome too. The staff is…read moreALWAYS so nice.

Tupelo Honey always hits the mark! We had the fried green tomatoes, the fried chicken and Mac and…read morecheese. The biscuits never disappoint. The service was great as always. The ambiance is always on point. Very welcoming and warm. I absolutely love Tupelo Honey.

The food, starter fried green tomatoes. Delicious…read more Service Aiden, was AWESOME!!! Ambiance, lovely, we sat outside and weather is really nice and the view. I will come back again and bring family. Thanks

The front porch is a old school experience takes you back in the day think country western indoors…read moreskirts cowboy feel almost but the fried chicken is next level. The Sides don't even get me started. Ended up being talked into the brownie with the ice cream.

Great food good service, not as high as some restaurants are but they feed you well. Waitress es…read moreare nice and friendly. Thad atmosphere is like a mountain restaurant

The food was wonderful and the staff so friendly we will eat there again it has always been so…read moregood we love Tuesdays lunch they have the best pork chops around

The food was really good. The owner even came over to our table, greeting us and spent a few…read moreminutes telling us about the restaurant's history, as we are not locals and it was our first time. She was so kind. We will definitely be going back.

Their breakfast is so good. Their turkey club and fries are amazing! Staff is friendly and willing…read moreto help. The place is a little small but is comfortable!

A seat yourself little diner that serves breakfast and lunch. There are tables and booths. My…read morebreakfast came out on paper plate and with no eggs. Oops I guess they forgot to cook them, I'll just sit here food getting cold until my eggs are done. Good amount of sides. Corn beef hash is canned. . Drinks including coffee is served in to go cups. Ordered the breakfast special for $9 including drink. 2 eggs bacon hash browns and biscuit. Food is good and you get a lot for the price. It has steady customers and it seems to be one of those places that looks dicey but is good.

This is my favorite place to stop when I'm traveling from Atlanta to North Carolina. It's an…read moreold-school restaurant. I've only been on Sundays, when they serve Sunday dinner. I've had the oxtails, fried chicken, butter beans, mac & cheese, yams, and Miss Betty's fruit punch. Everything tastes like your grandma made it.

Awesome food and people! We feel that they have the best fried chicken around! The pig tails aren't…read morebad either! Great food and wonderful, friendly people!

5 Stars for food and service. I've passed by this place every week for the last few years and…read morefinally decided to check it out. I was there a few minutes before lunch so it was pretty quite. I got the BBQ sandwich, chips, and sweet tea. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from the BBQ when I got there but I was definitely impressed when I tasted it. It was delicious and smoky. The bag of chips was, well, a bag of chips. The sweet tea was delicious too. The lady who brought out my sandwich was nice. We talked for a couple minutes and it turns out that they will make trays for large parties to take out. Perfect if you are taking lunch over to AO Smith, Tally Metals / Carpenter, or the hospital. It would probably stay warm even if you're heading up to Cheraw or Bennettsville. The place isn't anything fancy and has just a handful of tables but it's a great little country BBQ and grill. I highly recommend for lunch.