We drove just over 70 miles with high expectations because My brother-in-law told me it was…read moreterrible. So we knew for sure it had to be great. He was just trying to keep us away from the good stuff! For starters, walking in was nice and comfortable and came with a friendly greeting. It was 2 o'clock on a Thursday and there was a bit of business, but not too much to keep us from a visit and going to our seat in just a minute. My wife and I had different items so that we could taste more things. I don't believe that there was any negative conversation about a single bite. It was easy to get excited about the flavor of everything that we had. Pure comfort food at its best. If you made it this far in the review and don't go find out how wonderful this is. Sorry but, you're missing out!

Great experience with a couple of lovely friends at this Amish Menonite restaurant that serves…read moresouthern comfort from another world They change the menu daily and today they didn't have the fried pork chops the baked pork was good too, tender and fully cooked, service was quick and with a smile. The two sides were flavorful and the Mac and cheese had real cheese not like the one that comes in a box My sweet tea came with refills like it is customary in the South, for dessert had the shoo-fly pie which was unlike anything I ever had and good to the last bite I will take my outoftowners next time even if it is in the middle of nowhere in a block that is being revitalized by the Mayor, inside is a modest place and don't expect a Michelin star, just plain and simple homemade cooking

This place is closed. Even the best find it hard to make it in a small town. I was really excited…read moreto eat here.

Am a student athlete that travels a lot and always look forward to a great meal. Being in a small…read moretown, where there isn't many good restaurants someone has to stand out. That being said mama pearls is that restaurant with great hospitality that makes you feel at home. The food their will have you wanting more. I ate at many restaurants but their great personality and food will have you craving to visit again and eat more. Shoutout to mama pearls y'all are doing a great job. I appreciate you very much. Thank you.

Hometown cooking just like you'd expect in the South ... our GO to spot and has always served with…read moresouthern hospitality

The food is good if you go early otherwise I would pass. Servers are very friendly and has a…read moreroadside diner atmosphere.

Awesome place. Awesome food. Very reasonably priced…read more Reminded me of family reunion food! Easy going staff and took time to converse with our group contributed to the down home hospitality that we enjoyed.....and 'nanna pudding and pistachio salad to top off a full belly. I dont get to Estill, SC often, but next time Im in this area......I will definitely stop in for more family cooking.

Foods decent, they never ever change any other sides, if you stopped in there last year, they're…read moregonna be serving exactly the same thing this year, it would be nice if they change things up a little bit

Mama's Country Cooking is my neighborhood spot, and I love it! I had the hamburger steak with gravy…read moreand onions, fries with gravy, and a tomato cucumber salad with Italian dressing , everything hit the spot. The lima beans were a little too soupy and didn't have much flavor this time, but that won't stop me from coming back. Great comfort food, good folks, and that home-style vibe that keeps you coming back for more! GO DOGS!!!

Best fried catfish I've had in a long time. The batter is so delicious, and it was perfectly…read morecooked. Tarter sauce is good, too. Eggs were cooked to order. Hashbrowns (shredded) with pepper and onions is the way to go. They were also cooked to perfection. If I lived around here, I'd come back often! Service was quick. The ambiance is very casual, cafe style.

The best barbecue almost always comes from those unassuming hole in the wall places. My inner voice…read moreof confidence, the one that says "it's gonna be great," was already humming before I even stepped inside. At first glance, I wondered what exactly this industrial looking neighborhood had to do with good food. Still, I parked, walked in, and was immediately greeted by the unmistakable aroma of meat that had been slow smoking all day long. A very kind older lady welcomed me and explained that the buffet was all-you-can-eat for just $17. That sounded easy enough. I grabbed a plate and began my journey down the line. There were the staples: rice, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies. Then came the showstoppers. A massive tray of mac & cheese, golden fried chicken, barbecue chicken, and pulled pork that looked like it had been tended with care. Oh, my. Off to the side sat squeeze bottles of sauce and ketchup, flanked by potato salad, cole slaw, and two varieties of pickles that added a crisp counterpoint to the richness of the meats. I ate far more than I intended, but every bite was worth it. The mac & cheese was excellent, very cheesy and full of flavor. Maybe not quite as good as when Mrs. K. blesses me with her recipe, but still, excellent. The barbecue chicken was moist and seasoned just right. The pulled pork was some of the best I have had, with a few larger pieces mixed in that gave it texture and depth. It was so good it really didn't need any sauce at all. If desserts were offered, I didn't see them. A small scoop of banana pudding would have tied the whole experience together in a perfect knot. Even without it, this was a five-star meal in my book. Yum, and then yum again. [Review 1512 of 2025 - 1366 in South Carolina - 25063 overall]

Where the locals go. A SC institution whose fried chicken and sides are just as good as their…read morepulled pork and hash.

Want to send out a big thank you to the Govan's for another great night of food and entertainment…read moreRylan James played the guitar and sang throughout the evening. He had promised Ms Deb that he would fill the house & that's exactly what he did, the house was full. Rylan James sold T shirts and Hats for the first time. We appreciate Ms Deb for supporting Rylan. We were able to enjoy some great food & entertainment for the evening. Great music Ordered Parmesan chicken wings this time. They were as good as the pork chops last visit. Saw ox take stew, orders of shrimp & grits, hamburgers to chicken wings to steaks. We loved all of it. Thank you to the Govan's family for everything.

Stopped at Conan's restaurant from Alabama. Owner was extremely friendly and food was delicious…read more Will absolutely eat here again on our travels from Alabama and North Carolina.

When Timmy is cooking the food is really good. Chicken fried so pretty. But this place needs a…read morerenovation and a huge mop bucket. The food smells good but the place has a stinch that can turn your stomach upon entry. They are sometimey. Sometimes the breakfast bar is up in the mornings and sometimes it is not. Sometimes they have a cook and sometimes they don't. No website to update and let you know what's on the menu for that day. You have to come in and look or call and ask. Came for the breakfast bar but of course it was not up. So I ordered 2 eggs and a side of crispy bacon. This picture is what I received for the price of $5.58. When last week I got the same thing and it was $3.49.

Love this place. Had the buffet which had pigs tails on it. Everything about the food was good…read moreand the customer service was good too. The building and inside is looking a little tired though I must say and I am surprised it passes its food hygiene ratings. It might be time to give the place a redecoration party.