Absolutely loved our meal! Great variety!…read more We took some friends after church! They hadn't been in years! They loved it and will start going more often.

This local restaurant is a go to place for all of your favorite southern foods. A little difficult…read moreto find because their sign out front is broken. Picnic table casual dining with buffet. Very friendly waitress. I like how there are so many dishes to try out and you can get just a little or a large amount. Seems that mostly locals only know about it and it is a legacy restaurant handed down from the original Chason. They have some original signage / memorabilia hanging up inside from the original restaurant. First time my son ate some of those kinds of foods like chitlins- he didn't know what they were but still ate them. Nice experience.

I will say the wait was a little bit long, but the place was extremely clean and packed so those…read moreare always good signs. If you order something fried it is done to order another good sign. My group of 3 had Gizzards, Catfish, Whiting, Mac and Cheese, Collards along with tea and lemonade. Tons of food and the price didn't break the bank the staff was full of smiles. We left with a few leftovers and went back to our hotel. After diving back into the plates it turned into a return trip with 5 other people to get more food. It's must stop!

Good food! Attractive atmosphere! Great customer services! Ordered the catfish, mac "n" cheese,…read morehush puppies, chicken, yams and collards! Everything was delicious and the family thought so too! Will come back again soon!

First time trying out this restaurant today and the food was awesome. I really enjoyed my catfish…read moreplate. Wonderful atmosphere will be going again. Service was great.

I came here on a Tuesday afternoon to try their chitterlings ("chitlins") for takeout lunch with a…read moregroup of 3 people. Chitterlings are hog intestines basically. They're something that's typically Southern food especially in the country. The place itself was very unassuming. I thought it was just a convenience store. The chitterlings were seasoned with cracked red pepper and came with a side of boiled cabbage. The chitterlings were chewy and had a spicy kick. It was not very tender so I could not eat a lot of them. You get a good portion if you order small. The staff were very nice and helpful. They have a fish fry on the weekends with crab boils so definitely have to try that next time.

Southern, a Gathering Place is a must visit in Southport. Everything from the service to the drinks…read moreand food was amazing. I highly recommend the cocktails and potatoes au gratin. For drinks we tried the Linda Jean 'a Rita, Let's Mule This Over, Take Me To Brown Street and a pour of the tawny port. For food we tried the fried green tomatoes, crab cake, potatoes au gratin, grouper with peach salsa and the crisp for dessert. Just a note about reservations through OpenTable - you will be charged $30/per person for a no show.

My husband booked a last minute reservation on a Saturday night! We did have to eat a little…read moreearlier than normal but the food is worth it, gave us time afterward to listen to some great live music nearby. It was a hot day but we took a porch table anyway. We normally enjoy sitting at the bar. We were pleasantly surprised the fans on the outdoor porch and beautiful shade trees kept us comfortable and cool. We skipped the appetizers because we had our sight set on dessert. I had the barbecue peach chicken breast with fresh Lima beans, corn and tomatoes, my husband had the bone-in pork chop with whipped sweet potatoes and a lovely cucumber/tomato salad. Every bite was flavorful, fresh and so enjoyable. The portions are large and usually we are asking for a to go box, tonight we hate the whole thing we did top it off with a delicious peach bread pudding topped with homemade peach ice cream, such a perfect ending! Normally, I'm not a bread pudding fan, however this place changed my mind. Did I mention our server was astute, knowledgeable and so attentive. We never waited for anything. The atmosphere is so cozy, relaxing and food was a delightful culinary experience. What a wonderful date night with my husband!!! We will be back again soon.

Found this on Yelp as I was searching this morning for a spot to stop for lunch on our way home…read more It is a quick two miles off of I-95. It was fast, good, and easy (not to mention inexpensive). Stay focused... I am talking about lunch. When you arrive, the parking lot might be full (it was when we arrived), almost always a good sign. You can grab a spot on the street or behind the now mostly defunct main street. When you walk in, you glove up and start serving yourself from the buffet. Someone will take your drink order (ours was taken as we were going through the line), then find a seat. I didn't know what fatback was, but I had already Googled it before we arrived, so I easily identified it. After one bite, I decided my dentist might become richer if I continued to try to chew it. The fried chicken was good but a bit salty. The fried pork chop was good as well, but I would have mistaken it for fried fish if I hadn't read the menu. Smoked sauage, yum. The biscuits looked good, but I took (and ate) the cornbread but would not have known what it was if I didn't have the cheat sheet. The salad bar was primarily lettuce. They had a few salad toppings, but the tongs were short and difficult to use. I suspect most people do not come here for salad. Oh, did I mention dessert? Huge cinnamon rolls and something chocolate with pudding and cookies. It fit the bill for what we were looking for.. a quick, inexpensive sit-down lunch.

Fast and efficient service. Called in an order for a couple of breakfast sandwiches to pickup and…read morego. They had a couple of patrons sitting at tables, one way back in a fancier back room. Apparently that was causing some strife between the two wait staff.. one wearing a "Dream On" shirt told the other staff member that she was angry with her because of having to keep walking to that back room table, and apparently felt she wasn't getting any help. The other staff member helped me, and was pleasant enough to me, but the mood was definitely dampened... no Southern hospitality at that moment. This all played out while my sandwiches were bagged up and my change was made. The egg sandwiches were exactly as ordered - they folded the cheese into a scrambled fried egg, which was a nicer touch than plopping it on top. And, their country ham was quite good.

We tried this restaurant for the first time last week. The brisket is amazing. So much flavor. The…read moreservice was great. It was easy to order. We got take out so didn't eat inside the restaurant but the vibe inside is great. It's a calm yet family friendly environment. Will be going back!

Food is really good Been a yr since I last visited since I…read moredon't live nearby but it was great last time and wanted to try again Ribs are dry rubbed but super moist and not over powered with smoke. Great bite off the bone as I like. Falloff the bone is not my favorite texture. Term is definitely over used in the bbq world. Potato salad was delicious. Peel left in using red potatoes ...perfect. Only negative is the price. $23 for 6 bones of ribs and 4oz of potato salad. It's good but no way quantifies the price. See picture below. I got this Togo and it's as I received from cashier.

Julia Belle's in Florence, SC is perfect casual Southern dining--clean, no-frills, and welcoming…read more The food is consistently good, with generous portions and real home-cooked flavor. Start with the crispy fried green tomatoes--they're a must. Pair them with the creamy cheese grits. And the Mayberry pulled pork sandwich? Juicy, smoky, and piled high on a fresh bun--total winner. Great value, friendly counter service, and spotless every time. I'll be back. 5 stars.

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!

Great service and good. Meet and exceeded my expectations. Called in on a Sunday and food was still…read moregood and hot upon arrival for pickup

I've tried this restaurant twice over the course of 2 years and I am just not impressed. Most…read morerecently I had the wing platter with mac n cheese and collard greens. I ordered ahead of time over the phone and it still took an hour for my food to be ready. Literally everyone who came in had a phone order and it wasn't ready. The inside is small, no indoor seating. The wings were good! And I would get those again by themselves. The Mac n cheese tastes like it has American cheese it. The greens had a nice Smokey flavor, but overall weren't great. Of what they offered, I would rather drive a little further to Uptown's.

My husband and I ate lunch at The Chef and the Frog yesterday, March 31, 2026, and we could not…read morehave enjoyed it more. The food was excellent, the service was perfect, and the ambiance felt most welcoming. Both the Chef and the Frog stopped by our table, and we thoroughly enjoyed both conversations, along with the accompanying laughter.

I don't give 5 stars very often, but this place was AMAZING . Who knew Whiteville had such a gem…read more The staff, the owners, the food, the ambience. All amazing. The food is from scratch all of it delicious. The ambience ... anything from bar to white linen high end to in between. Inside seating, outside seating. This is a restaurant that has something for everyone !!