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    Lizard's Thicket Restaurants

    3.5 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken special!
    George F.

    First timer and very pleased! Had the chicken three side special and the vegetables were awesome and the two pieces of fried chicken were done perfectly and full of meat ! Atmosphere and service excellent!

    Beef stew with cabbage and okra n tomato
    Paul F.

    This was my first time in a Lizards Thicket restaurant and I must say I am a fan. I had the beef stew with cabbage and okra. Wife had the baked chicken. Everything was excellent, tea was good too. Service was impeccable, older lady was very attentive. Only negative thing I could come up with was that the paper menu prices differed from what they had on the black boards hanging on the walls but in the end we were charged an even better price than we were thinking it was going to be so perhaps the register had another price lol. Would I go back - oh yes.

    Fried pork chop, candied yams and creamed corn $9.99
    Yunhea K.

    I never heard of Lizard Thicket until I moved to SC last year. Ive heard its good..its bad.. it depends on the location.. and so on. I will say every time we have gone was a hit or miss so I didn't really want to give a review until I tried at least a few different items. Now their breakfast has been pretty alright but the fails were baked chicken being too salty and green beans are too sweet. When my bf had it awhile ago, the Mac and cheese was bland and a bit dry. So fast forward to recently. Last week, my bf had fried pork chop and Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and his food was hittin! I had chicken fried steak and candied yams and creamed corn. And today he got the same thing, and so did I except I tried the fried pork chop and It has been heavenly. I give 4 stars because their candied yams were a bit bland, I'd say at a bit more sugar and or cinnamon. Also they chop the potatoes in various sizes so the bigger chunks of potatoes aren't as cooked through as the smaller pieces so I'd say with that, consistency is key. The creamed corn was good, I added some pepper and it was bit more flavorful. So I guess I'm just saying needed a bit more flavor. But fried pork chop was crunchy, perfectly seasoned and cooked well. I'm obsessed with their white gravy so that may just be a must have with whatever I order from there. Last time I did try the cornbread and it broke my heart how dry it was . I really want to taste some moist, sweet honey cornbread and I'm still on the hunt. But I'd definitely give them a try if you haven't already. The staff is so sweet every time I go so it will always be a pleasant time. I definitely want to try their desserts next time cuz I have such a sweet tooth! Hope you enjoyed my review!

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    Jeff W.

    Southern cooking. Small chain of restaurants. Food was good, service was good. I tried some Carolina BBQ. This is the 3rd kind of BBQ that I had been waiting to try. I had "vinegar based" in Memphis, "tomato based" (my favorite) pretty much everywhere, and now "mustard based" in South Carolina. I have to say it was pretty good, but I still lean "tomato".

    Brian M.

    A basic family style diner. The server was friendly and service was pretty quick. There are many side combinations you can put together wirh your main entree. I would like to see them add a two entree selection with only one additional side. The food was reasonably priced and tasted appropriate to the price. They also have a drive thru for takeout service. Lizards Thicket is family style dining that is a good alternative to greasy fast food.

    Fish, mac & cheese , apples, cream corn
    La Juania M.

    This is the second time I've been here and it did not disappoint. I even brought a co-worker this time and he loved it. He even liked the fish better here than the seafood place we he the other day. The service here is very pleasant. The food always come out fast. This place a great choice for southern comfort food that you don't have to wait forever for. And last but not least the prices you can not beat.

    I ordered the chicken fried steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, and okra, with tea to wash it down. Total cost $11.20
    Kristian S.

    I ordered the chicken fried steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, and fried okra, with iced tea to wash it down. Total cost $11.20 It was not very crowded at 7:00 p.m. so I was seated immediately and did not have to wait long for the food. The food was not exceptional, but acceptable. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. Overall, a good restaurant to feed the family, but it won't impress any tourists.

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    We went for breakfast twice during our visit to SC. The food was great, the service was wonderful. Everyone had a grand time

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    Soul food! This place has the best breakfast, lunch or dinner hands down. You will not be disappointed!

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    Love the service here . If you love good country cooking, look here.Country Fried Steak

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    2 years ago

    came to the drive thru and waited an hour 1/2 for food that is ridiculous yall need to do better

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    My favorite place to go to in all of South Carolina. The customer service is amazing, the food is delicious and the interior is beautiful.

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    Come here for plain hospital style food. I will never return here. Well maybe to try the breakfast but I will update review after I do.

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