Our first night in Abbeville and this was recommended by our BnB hostess. We got there right after it opened on a Thursday night and were seated right away. It is a nice, simple and clean restaurant. Mia was a lovely young g lady who took care of us. I had my first shrimp and grits. This is a dish my husband gets often. The dish got my attention because it is Goat Cheese Shrimp and Grits. It was delicious! My husband had the Porterhouse Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes and Spiced Green Beans. read more

Indigenous Underground - Porterhouse Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes and Spiced Green Beans. - Southern Near Me - Abbeville, South Carolina

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Food awesome had soul rolls for an appetizer Ordered Gator and grits with a nice merlot. Staff friendly . read more

TOO EXPENSIVE I stopped in recently and ordered the Monte Crisco. While eating, the waitress asked if I wanted more tomato jam, so I said yes because I figured I may want more. The waitress did not mention there would be a charge for more tomato jam, which came in a tiny continent container. When I got the bill, I was shocked to see an $8 charge for the condiment; a condiment I did not ask for. No transparency for additional condiments. One of the many reasons I dislike eating at restaurants in Abbeville is because they are not chains, so the restaurants are extremely overpriced. To the owner: Thank you for your comment. I did in fact bring the attention to the waitress as well as the cashier. Both told me that was the correct amount for a side condiment of tomato jam. read more

Indigenous Underground - Southern Near Me - Abbeville, South Carolina

We had a great meal. The salad was so fresh and full of extras. The pork chop was cooked really well. The mash potatoes were so good. The place was clean and the service was wonderful. I recommend this place. read more

Indigenous Underground - Pork chop and garlic mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Abbeville, South Carolina

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One of the most unique and my favorite restaurant. Try the soul rolls. It's an appetizer but enough to share. My other favorite is the Monte Cristo sandwich at lunch. The owner is a trained chef in New York culinary schools. She has had personal challenges, like sickness and her house caught fire. Check on line for days and hours open. Very few restaurants in Abbeville, SC, are open on Mondays. read more

I was lucky enough to have my first fried green tomatoes & cream corn & potato chowder!! SO SO YUMMY! The fried fish was also amazing! Our server, Moss, was so kind & provided the BEST service! Fantastic food, the chef made this a truly great memory to take back with me to Oregon! TY! read more

Indigenous Underground - Fried green tomatoes with Homemade Ranch! - Southern Near Me - Abbeville, South Carolina

Super friendly service! Amazing food! Fun atmosphere. Woman that helped us was great! She recommended a few items. Everything we ate was great! read more

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Cute and trendy restaurant in small town of Abbeville. We enjoyed the "Cajun" themed food options, although portion sizes were small for price. The service was good. We would go back. read more

Food is made fresh to order. Very flavorful meal if you're looking for fresh cooked ingredients.

Oh my word! When I say brunch was amazing I mean it. The pimento cheese bacon sandwich was unbelievable. And the green tomato jam is wonderful. We had to buy some to go! Our server was the sweetest and very attentive. The only downside is I live in St Louis and can't come often! read more

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I've seen pictures of the food here on social media and finally decided to meet some friends here for dinner. I like the ambiance of the restaurant. For starters we shared the soul rolls which and and spinach and artichoke dip. The soul rolls which are stuffed with collards and black eye peas were flavorful. The spinach and artichoke dip was quite bland. Force entree got the shrimp and grits. It was delicious. The goat cheese in the Cajun grits were a great addition. The gator I tried had good flavor as well. For dessert we split the pecan bread pudding. It definitely was a nice finishing touch to a great meal. I would definitely return. Good food and service. read more

Indigenous Underground - Pecan Bread Pudding - Southern Near Me - Abbeville, South Carolina

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The food was delicious! The service was great! Cece made an awesome lemon drop martini. When in Abbeville, this is a must try restaurant

Hello yelpers....talk about a true rock star location with awesome ambiance and world class staff. Our server Gina made the experience. I had the pork chop mashed potatoes and the corn with onions and peppers. The wife had the agave salmon and it was giving the chop a run for its money. Oh yeah and we started with the soul rolls... outta sight! Parking is good and if you find yourself in abbeville passing thru if you don't stop here you my friend are truly missing out on a righteous food experience! read more

Indigenous Underground - Agave salmon mashed potatoes and creamed collards - Southern Near Me - Abbeville, South Carolina

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In downtown Abbeville, Indigenous Underground is the hidden gem you don't want to miss. This place was raved about by locals and tourists, so I had to try it. The owner goes above and beyond to source 70% of their ingredients locally. This farm-to-fork goodness gives every dish a Southern twist with a Cajun flair. The Ultimate Grilled Cheese is a must-try. Gooey, pimento cheese sandwiched between perfectly grilled bread. It comes with a side of their legendary green tomato jam. It's like a flavor party in your mouth! Their homemade fries are crispy, perfectly seasoned, and so good you won't need ketchup. Their Sunday brunch is off the chain. The vibes at Indigenous Underground are just as on-point as the food. A spacious dining room, natural light, and big windows that look out onto a historic church and downtown Abbeville. A little insider tip: You can get the green tomato jam to go. It's available for purchase, I asked. read more

Had high hopes . But more misses than hits. Server was super sweet and friendly. Started with fried green tomatoe- tomatoes were very tough, but sauce was good. My companion ordered the black eye pea gumbo- very salty and shrimp were a bit past the good date. I tried the fried monte christo sandwhich- just not good (doughy and oily). Stars of the meal were corn mach chox and green tomato relish. Didn't make it to dessert read more

Stopped in before a concert. Definitely a good choice. I had the Porterhouse Pork Chop and bride had Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich. Both were delicious. Cream corn Maque Choux. Really outstanding. Atmosphere is very relaxed and easy. Very good service, actually excellent service. Price was very reasonable as well. We will definitely be back. Only thing that kept it from a fifth star was my side of rice was a little salty. And I'm one who believes God shows his love to us in country ham read more

Stopped for lunch here on our way from McCormick, SC to Asheville, NC. Great food, cool vibe. We had the Southern Nachos with pulled pork, the Black Eyes Peas Gumbo and the Soul Rolls (a southern version with collard greens and black eyed peas). Don't miss this place if you're in the are read more

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My husband and I went on a Friday evening -- saw some reviews that highly recommended making a reservation so we did that. The staff was polite, punctual, and attentive. The food was some of the best I've had, anywhere! Best grits I've ever had. My husband and I shared a peanut butter chocolate piece of cake for dessert that I think was from Main Street Coffee Co (another favorite of ours in Abbeville). We loved it! read more

Well, I read reviews on other sites and this one so tried the place today with my two sisters. Simply put: we were not positively impressed in any way. No "diamond in the rough today"! I was a waitress for six years (thru college) in several good restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area so do know good food and proper restaurant cleanliness. 1. Our server was nice, but slow (we were one of two active tables at the time) and had the longest fingernails I have ever seen for a server. Also, they were embellished will sequins and bits of plastic etc that, I'm sure, do not take well to frequent soap and water. She also had trouble with handling plates without breaking her nails. 2. The women's rest room-the toilet and sink were OK but the area was dirty and dusty. Also, the toilet was haphazardly separated from a utility sink by a small divider so one easily could see the cleaning area. 3, Food-what a disappointment! My sisters ordered Croque Monsieur and received undercooked and, therefore, soggy sandwiches. The meat inside was literally paper thin and actually missing in some of areas of the sandwiches. I ordered a BBQ Pork sandwich and received a supermarket bun, two pickles, basic pulled pork, and a generic tasting BBQ sauce squirted on top. Considering we were the only active food prep order at the time, the three sandwiches took a long time to prepare. So, again a disappointing visit and one we will not repeat. read more

The food is a bit pricey for the quality. Have been twice with small Family groups of no more than 4-6 People. Tried the Special and a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, which was the special the 2nd time as well. I found the food a bit greasy for my taste. Also, the Sautéed Green Beans(Lunch Special Veggie) soggy to be a sautéed vegetable! Others around the table tried Burgers, also other items and without me mentioning it found the food greasy and veggies soggy. I plan to try it again next week with friends, hopefully they have grown a bit in quality of food as they settled in. We did find the Restaurant extremely clean, the hostess and waitstaff extremely courteous and helpful, as well as attentive. Hoping the chef has worked through the startup and the food has improved to the level of what the Restaurant could be with the location, parking and excellent Staff! I mentioned pricey, what I meant by that is cost vs value of meal. I do not mind paying a top price for the meal, when the taste is worth the cost. Had a grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sautéed Green Beans, was a bit over $15 plus the Drink. A grilled Chicken Breast shouldn't be greasy, or served on a greasy buttered toasted bun, and sautéed green beans should not be greasy and soggy. They should be crisp, and fresh. Perhaps, Customers, when ordering this, should ask them to hold the butter, olive or Wesson oil, as an option. Just my opinion as well as that of family and friends who were with me! This really could be a great lunch. read more

Stopped here for lunch while driving through the area on a hot Spring Saturday. Everyone was super friendly and efficient. Best gumbo ever, served over delicious herbed white & wild rice. Delicious buttermilk-fried chicken sandwich with slaw. Appreciated the spontaneous refill on my un-sweet tea! So glad we decided to stop here. Next time, dessert! read more

The food was outstanding combo or breakfast and good ole down South cooking for their Sunday brunch. Server and rest of staff were very attentive. My bf and I enjoyed the perfect dining experience with in this hip industrial style restaurant. read more

The gathering around the table is such a wonderful moment of connecting with friends and family. It is not just a meal, it is an experience. Unfortunately, I struggle with food allergies and it is a very rare occurrence for me to get to enjoy dining out with friends. Indigenous underground came reccomend by a fellow Abbeville restaurant owner who swore up and down that the chef/owner could be trusted to prepare a wonderful meal for me without cross- contamination. I went ahead and booked our Board of Directors lunch at the restaurant and I am beyond impressed. I called ahead and they made certain that they had adequate seating and staff to serve our group. I felt like I was watching children at Christmas time as my board of directors searched through the menu to try the creative soul cuisine. Fellow restaurant patrons even started making recommendations on what we had to try! Before today we never heard of green tomato jam but now we need more of it in our lives! When the food came out it was warm and presented well. My favorite moment was when my guests started trying to split their plates with their neighbors so that they could sample it all! The staff was attentive, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect! The most amazing part for me is that I was able to enjoy a lunch out with friends and feel included without the fear of getting sick from my food (remember I have allergies). I am glad to say that I have found a place that I can trust to provide me and my guests with a great experience!!! read more

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Absolutely a diamond in the rough. Delicious food, attentive staff, and a great atmosphere.

Amazing food! Wonderful people and great atmosphere. Love the huge windows over looking the street and church.

A wonderful hidden gem. Best collard greens I've ever had for this southern girl. Food was very flavorful and delicious. Portions are perfect size. Very clean restaurant and wait staff were very polite and attentive. Will not be our last time here. read more

Just opened and is fantastic. Real southern food prepared with elegance! This is a Garden & Gun article waits to happen. If you are in the area - don't miss the opportunity to dine here. Wonderful food and friendly staff. We will be back! read more

My boyfriend and I attended brunch last week. I was sorely disappointed with the entire experience. When we arrived, we were promptly greeted but waited for about 10-15 minutes at the door. When approached, we were asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. Nothing else was mentioned at that time for a reservation, we were seated at a table near the window. After reviewing the menu, we ordered. My boyfriend inquired about adding an egg to his sandwich (clearly states you can on a burger) but he was told the "chef" was too strapped in the back to be bothered with it. We waited about 45 minutes for our food and when it arrived I received an order that was not even mine. When I stated, this is not what I ordered, it was almost of an inconvenience to them. Never received an apology, just excuses. My sandwich was mistakenly placed in a to go box. That's when it started with the sly comments about them not wanting to seat us because we didn't have a reservation. Also, more comments made about the kitchen staff being so stressed out. I was offered an appetizer of pimento cheese while I waited for my correct sandwich. Waited 10 minutes for the cold appetizer after it was offered and waited 20 more minutes for my sandwich to arrive. We were told our drinks and the appetizer would be comped, which I am very appreciative of. However, once the bill arrived our drinks were still on the bill and the incorrect order was on it as well, which was several more dollars than what I originally ordered. At that point, I was so frustrated. I was told my sandwich got placed in a to go box, but all along it was rang in the system incorrectly. Two very different items and the waiter even wrote it down. I just paid the bill and left. Don't get me wrong, the food was subpar good but the experience is what tops it. I don't want to listen to anyone complaining about their job, when I am a patron and contributing to your paycheck. Perhaps I will try it again. I suggest you make it clear that you need reservations to your customers instead of being passive aggressive about it. read more

The food was pretty good, but the service was awful! They are very disorganized. There were four of us and we got our food at different times. They mixed up our drinks and food orders. We also had to three different people waiting on us. read more

My husband and I ate there last week and I have been bugging him ever since to go back! Great service and phenomenal food. He had a monte cristo and I had a lamb burger. I want to go back for dinner or Sunday Brunch. read more