Amazing food, service, atmosphere and staff! Best shrimp…read moreand grits I've ever had. Will have to come back if ever in town!

I was visiting and heard about this spot. There were so many preventable issues with this visit…read more GPS directions will take you downtown on Broad where you will find it is an event space. However- the hours and times of the RESTAURANT are clearly posted on its doors. A staff member cleaning the space redirected us to Shaw Feild where we found the actual restaurant that was empty, with staff members in the back and no one to let us know if it was open? I have no clue about the food, but this was unprofessional and impactful to the stereotypes of black owned restaurants everywhere. Ridiculous

The food wasn't that good. Daughter had the pancakes and they were probably the worst pancakes I've…read moreever tasted. The wait staff was sweet though.

This restaurant has a nice atmosphere; however, service is extremely slow. I waited for my food for…read moreat least 40 minutes and still didn't get to eat. Granted, there was a group there after about 25 people, but the menu was limited to only four entrees. I waited and waited and the food never came. Finally, the waitress came to the table to ask what I ordered with the tablet ready to take my order again. I was not about to wait another 40 minutes. Manager came by saying the computer went down. Upon checkout, my order was still there. A complete waste of time!

My family and I visited Willie Sue's the Saturday before Easter Sunday. We were a party of 24 for…read morea family reunion meeting. We were extremely please with our experience at Willie Sue's. Tommy, the manager was an EXCELLENT HOST. He insured that all of us were seated comfortably and kept checking us to make sure everything was going well. Our Server was EXCEPTIONAL!!!! I have dined out with large groups before and someone's meal always has to be sent back because of an error with the order. Our young lady did not make one mistake with our orders. The atmosphere, food, and service was EXCELLENT!!! I recommend Willie Sue's to everyone. Once again, HATS OFF TO TOMMY FOR BEING SUCH AN EXCELLENT HOST!!!

Attend in April 2026. Very good selection and portions. The service was great and the atmosphere…read morewas good to lend a great conversation.

Food is nasty.. Macaroni taste funny..what is supposed to be yams looks and taste bad..Fish has no…read moreseason..Tea taste funny and dnt know why..waste of $13

Had the Turkey wings; my spouse had the fish. I had enough for 2 meals...so did he! I must say, the…read morecook "put their foot in it"! Excellent customer service. Met the owner. Will be back!

If you love soul food then you have to try this spot! It was SO good. I don't know which Auntie in…read morethe back was cooking, but they knew what they were doing! The service and members working there are so nice and personable. There was no "menu", just a whiteboard with what they had. No prices to be seen (ended up paying $17 for fried chicken, yams, Mac and cheese, greens, cornbread and sweet tea!). And honestly I am ok with that! They had oxtails while I was there (I didn't get them) but a large amount of people came in because they heard that they had them today so that says something. Good size portions, with great homemade flavor from the greens to the cornbread. Now, the outside and inside are not the best, definitely a hole in the wall spot. The food is so worth it!

Arrived at 10:30 and was told to come back at 11:00. Arrived at 11:00 and was told to come back at…read more12:00. No thanks. Probably great but between a sucky parking lot, disgusting cleanliness and not telling me the first trip to return at noon, the oyster place will get my money today.

I finally stopped by a couple weeks ago & got my mother some brisket, she'd been wanting to try it…read more I don't think I've ever seen brisket sliced that thin, it was like deli sandwich ham. Taste was low mid. Yesterday, I decided to stop by after work & try their chicken wings. There was one car in front of to me & nobody inside. Only had to wait about 4 minutes & ordered 6 wings, fries, Mac & cheese, & 2 drinks for $27! I sat there for 38 minutes before I got my order! No apology, no excuse, just here's your order, have a nice day. The whole time I was there (Friday evening), I only saw 4 other customers in line or inside & there was at least 4 people working, so it's not like they were swamped with orders or shorthanded. That long & for that much money, it had better be a 5 star meal. I get home & see there's 2 sandwich style clamshell styrofoam containers & a single 4 ounce styrofoam ramekin. I opened the ramekin & the Mac & cheese did not look appealing at all. I tasted it & there was pretty much zero flavor. I can't tell you when I've had Mac that bland. I opened the side of fries & there might've been about 20 fries. The serving wasn't much more than a McDonald's small fry for comparison. I opened the wings & they were average size & looked pretty decent (by now I'd fully anticipated the little parakeet wings like Zaxby's). I tried them but was definitely not impressed. The sauce, Sweet & Hot, was mildly sweet but no spice or heat at all & it tasted like basic Kraft sauce off the grocery shelf. For the cost & time I could have spent another 10 minutes & driven to Florence & gotten better food & bigger servings for much less $$. I really hate that it was such a bad experience, especially after the previous less than stellar experience. I love small businesses & really had high hopes for something new for Sumter.

I got the food delivered and it was SO good! Everything was delicious and would recommend it to…read moreanyone.

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.

What a gem! Located in a small strip mall. Food is excellent. Try the She Crab soup…read more Absolutely delicious. You will want seconds. Clean and quaint. Service is very attentive. We will definitely be back.

I had the Oxtail rice& gravy mac&cheese with collard greens. Everything was seasoned good the…read moreportions was nice. I will definitely be going back. I plan to run through her menu over time..

From the owner: At Lashae’s Kitchen , we believe that great food should be accessible to everyone. That's why we…read moreuse only the highest quality ingredients in our dishes, and strive to keep our prices affordable for all. Satisfy your cravings with our delicious food and refreshing drinks. We offer a wide variety of options, from Smoked Brisket sandwiches to stewed oxtails. Find & like us on Facebook and follow us on social media for updates on our daily specials and events. We Cater !! Please visit our website for options so we can make your special event a success!

I use to buy slices of cake from this Cafe quite often, some of the best Cakes I have ever tried…read moreand was as good as Grandma's made cakes! " There cakes are on another level "!!!!

This is my first time to downtown Sumter and it's sooo historic. We came here for a 50th Birthday…read moreParty and the staff and personnel were so nice and professional. The owner who was also the bartender was so nice and just wanted her to know - THANK YOU for opening up your business for us.