Best fried chicken with huge breasts. I love breasts!!!!! Mac and cheese is "meh" and turkey gravy should be served everyday, not just on Sunday. read more

We were hoping format least a choice of steak with the Restaurant being a steak house cafeteria. No steak offered. The green beans weren't seasoned and the choices of food was limited. The chicken strips were cold and the other food was bland. We paid over 60 dollars for small plated cafeteria food. Dissatisfied is an understatement. I would not recommend this place at all. They are scamming the public with frozen, canned and unseasoned food. It was a nightmare. read more

Imagine, you walk into a small-town cafeteria for lunch. Interior looks straight out of... maybe 1980 with a light remodel in 1996. Great! It feels like the real deal. The options look... ok. The carrots are green beans look like they could've come from a can. But the rest looks made on site. The orders: one plate is a meat and three veg one is a meat and two. One has a slice of tres leches and the other a slice of flan. Two dinner rolls. Two canned sodas. Both orders included the meatloaf. A single not particularly generous slice. OK what would YOU think the total would be? 25 bucks for both orders? Ah but Trumpflation... 30? Would 35 make you question your life choices? Would 40 for a CAFETERIA LUNCH make you abandon your tray and leave? Well, we stayed and ate. Even after being told the order I just described was FIFTY DOLLARS. US dollars. Not Canadian. Not pesos. And let me tell you - IF that meal had been 25 bucks I'd have said ok cafeteria you did that. I might not come back but yeah, you did that. FIFTY DOLLARS makes this THE most overpriced lunch I have EVER had. And I have had many overpriced lunches. Is there a special price they give for locals?? Because I have no idea how this place can possibly stay in business. My mind is BLOWN!!! read more

A group of us came here for a late lunch after a great hiking. I ordered baked Chicken with rice & gravy, buttered carrots and green beans. Everything tasted good. Chicken was well baked. My meal costed below $10 and I should say it was reasonable and affordable. The general manager Nedal Mefleh asked me where our group came from and I said from Atlanta, GA. While we were having our food he came by and inquired about if everything was fine and took a picture of us and posted them on Facebook and directed us where to check on their site. Steak House Cafeteria is a long-standing American institution with fried chicken and other down-home dishes, plus daily specials. It is a Classic southern cooking served cafeteria-style. Even though the name indicates a steakhouse that's not really what they have going on here and I think that's important to point out. Ambiance and service was good and clean. Plenty of seating available. A friendly small town atmosphere. They have a separate lot for parking just besides the restaurant and it's free. Recommend it to anyone ever in the area. read more

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I was very excited to come to this restaurant after a long day of hiking in South Carolina and I was kinda disappointed. I came in with a big group of friends from Atlanta and the owner was very excited about it, even took group pictures of us. He was very nice. This is a buffet type of restaurant. I was very excited when they said "FRIED CHICKEN" but the chicken wasn't flavorful, neither the sides. The rice was good but the "beef stew" they put on top ruined it. The cheesecake was very bland. Definitely not how I like my cheesecake. Overall the staff was very nice and the restaurant very clean. I just didn't like the food. ESPAÑOL Estaba muy emocionada de venir a este restaurante después de un largo día de caminata en Carolina del Sur y me decepcionó un poco. Entré con un gran grupo de amigos de Atlanta y el propietario estaba muy emocionado, incluso nos tomaron fotos en grupo. El era muy simpatico. Este es un tipo de restaurante tipo buffet. Estaba muy emocionada cuando dijeron "POLLO FRITO", pero el pollo no estaba sabroso, ni los sides. El arroz era bueno, pero el "estofado de carne" que pusieron encima lo arruinó. El pastel de queso era muy suave. Definitivamente no es como me gusta mi tarta de queso. En general, el personal era muy agradable y el restaurante muy limpio. Simplemente no me gusto la comida. read more

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Both times I have tried this place it was a very unpleasant experience. After the first time I hoped it was just a fluke thing and decided to give it one more try and wish I hadn't. Extremely rushed, over priced and just not anything to brag about. If you do not know what to try or what they have you will have annoyed people behind you and serving you as it is a cafeteria style line. Neither myself or husband cared for it and we are not picky and love home cooked food. read more

So we went here for a thanksgiving dinner with a bunch of friends. A relatively medium size line to get in, but it kept moving. My wife not normally a fan of cafeteria/meat and three type places. Inside was nice and well organized. The meal was actually quite good. Selecting your meal a la carte made it simple to get all the things you like and skip the ones you don't. Stuffing was a square looking block (pan cooked) but it was good. Their carrots were awesome slightly sweet. Saw the fried chicken breast they are known for, that looked good... we'll be going back to try that in the near future. read more

Steak House Cafeteria - Thanksgiving meal - Southern Near Me - Walhalla, South Carolina

This is a cafeteria. The food is good, but not cheap. They did not have steak on the menu lol. This was not my cup.

A group of us were almost done with hiking for the day, and there was word of this amazing Arabia fried chicken. It's hard to pass up fried chicken after a hike, so we headed on into Walhalla for a late lunch! Steak House Cafeteria is cafeteria style, where you select your entree, and your sides if you desire, all of which are ala carte. We got the following: beef stew ($3.95) Fried squash ($2.50) Brussel Sprouts ($1.95) Rice and gravy ($1.60) Corn ($1.60) Pork chop baked ($3.95) Cornbread muffin ($0.40) pear salad (didn't catch the price) So first up, I actually didn't want to try the beef stew at all. I DID want the fried chicken, but I found out by staff that they fry all their fried goods in the same oil as their fish, and since I'm allergic to fish, the famous fried chicken was a big no go for me! The actual beef stew was tough, flavorless, and the rice and gravy was also not salted or seasoned with any flavor. The gravy was more watery than gravy consistency. I didn't finish this. The brussel sprouts I tried were mushy. The corn I tried was the best thing on my plate, although these needed pepper and salt. Still, again the best thing on my plate. My girlfriend ordered the pork chop, squash and pear salad. The pork chop was also fairly dry, but it did have decent flavor. I couldn't try the squash because it was fried in the same oil as the fish, and the pear salad was a couple of pear halves, with cherries, shredded cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Yep...mayo! It wasn't bad flavor, but it was very unexpected. Service for us came quickly, and they were able to accommodate a large group. Customer service was nice, and they happily took photos of our group to put on their facebook page. Very nice people In terms of flavor, I likely would not come back here. If you live here, it's likely a nice cafe style place for you to get a bite. Maybe if we weren't so hungry I wouldn't have rated it the way that I did, but ultimately, I have had better cafeteria food. Nice staff, ample parking and great location are all great things, but ultimately flavor is what I look for, and Steak House Cafeteria was lacking read more

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Wonderful owner, but not so wonderful food. { THE SCENE } Our hiking group was pretty hungry after logging several miles traversing the local terrain as we visited several nearby waterfalls. Our restaurant of choice (King Taco) was unexpectedly closed for the day and Steak House Cafeteria, with their average 4-Star yelp rating, seemed like a reasonable alternative. So we converged on this place like hungry rats, as if the Pied Piper himself were tooting his flute and entrancing us to come! No parking was available in front, so we used a large gravel parking lot just east of the building. After a brief walk we entered the wrong door, totally missing the big ENTER HERE banner above the correct door! Instead we went to what looked like the correct entrance, which was the door just below the STEAK HOUSE CAFETERIA sign in big bold letters. We meandered our way to the correct side and fell in line to pick our meat and sides. The interior is indeed a throwback to the 80's, and reminded me very much of cafeterias from old sitcom TV shows! Seems it is getting more rare to see fluorescent lighting and the weird glow they cast. Florescent lights make me feel like I'm in a hospital emergency room. Still, the place seemed clean enough and had quite a few customers enjoying their meal. - { THE FOOD } Many of the reviews spoke highly of the "ARABIAN CHICKEN", which was the main influence to our group wanting to dine here. Although it was cooked nicely, it wasn't very flavorful... just salty. 11 herbs and spices it was not, but that's my fault for associating "Arabian" with spices. Overall I'd say the chicken is just average (3 stars). Now for the bad news. The sides and the beef stew were very underwhelming to put it kindly. I had rice & gravy as well as corn for my sides. My wife ordered brussel sprouts, carrots and a small salad. Others at our table had the mac n' cheese, green beans and beef stew and the one universal word most of us used to describe the food was 'bland'. The baked apple slices and carrots were the better of the sides. Plenty of desserts were on hand, but after tasting our main meal, most of us did not bother to try them. * * * FOOD ALLERGY ALERT * * * One member of our group is highly allergic to fish. While he initially wanted to order the chicken, he discovered the chicken is cooked in the same grease as the fish. - { FINAL THOUGHTS } The owner came over to greet us and ask if he could take our picture for his Facebook page. Honestly, he was so nice and so excited to have us that the general group consensus after leaving the restaurant was "maybe we shouldn't review this place". Typically I would skip writing an unfavorable review, especially if the staff is wonderfully friendly. However, so many reviews rave over the food that I feel the need to share my experience. So far I've eaten at three different restaurants in Walhalla. While the food at SHC may be enjoyable for the locals it was far below expectation coming from a city like Atlanta, known for its southern cuisine. I normally don't compare a small town restaurant experience to a big city, but this is still the South! You can just about find delicious southern food anywhere, just not here. TIP: The chicken fingers are better than the chicken breasts. 2019/41 read more

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After hiking the surrounding parks the entirety of a Saturday morning and afternoon, my friends and I stopped into Steak House Cafeteria. The receipt says we paid at 2:39 on 3/2/19. That being said, I understand we came in after the typical lunch crowd. The fried chicken was what I had my eyes on. There were several side dishes offered but I figured, I'll choose the green beans. I did not care for the green beans because I found them to be very oily. Again, we came in after the typical crowd, so maybe the flavor was off for that reason. However, the fried chicken was delicious. It could have had more flavor in the batter, but I really enjoyed the crunch. I wish I would have just gotten 5 pieces of fried chicken. While we were walking out we noticed a story of the owners history which intrigued us, I also liked seeing that. TL;DR 2 stars for the fried chicken & people who work here read more

Fried chicken was good -about like hospital cafeteria food. Wouldn't make a special trip to eat here. Roast beef was so overdone and tough. read more

This is one of the few places in the area open for Thanksgiving. It is cafeteria style so a la carte pricing and it ads up quickly. I would be OK with that if the food matched the price but it didn't. Turkey, dressing, squash casserole, beans, greens, was all very bland. Not the typical southern cooking you expect from a place like this. Desert selection was very limited so I passed on that. Paid a lot to be disappointed. read more

Great food and service. They do not serve steak!! Their chicken and fish is really good though :)

The chicken was really good and crunchy and the inside was juicy. Normally the mac and cheese is really good and warm but today it was kimd of cold and not at all fresh read more

Love this place have been coming here since I was a baby my family has all been coming here since abbet open I do recommend eating here.

Best fried chicken I have ever had. It's a line style serving. It moves pretty quickly. Sundays after church are probably the busiest. Nice country cooking! read more

Pretty good, I got the chicken strips and my family said that they liked it. Would recommend

Well, it's the Steak House, where people come to eat fried chicken. That alone is worth five stars! By the way, I would not trust the hikers' reviews. Seems like they all collaborated to trash this Walhalla institution. One review elaborating the deficiencies would have been sufficient. But when they gang up like they obviously did, seems more like a groupthink agenda being pushed. Unkind and unnecessary action by a bunch of crybabies. Go on back to Atlanta and eat your $50 meal at South City Kitchen. read more

Everything is always good. You cant go wrong with the chicken or flounder. The coconut pie is awesome! Staff and owner extremely pleasant and friendly! read more

Good place to eat. Good fried chicken and best fried squash I've eaten besides my mama's. Maybe I'm a little biased because this is my hometown and I've been going since my parents used to take me every Friday night. read more

Save your money, fix yourself a peanut butter sandwich. Unless you have a damn allergy to peanuts, then go for a hike and have a seltzer.

I stopped in for lunch when I was in the area on business. Definitely a good place for southern style food - not the typical "corporate chain" cafeteria. I found the place to be quaint and sort of old-fashioned - sort of representative of the old south. I went for my typical southern comfort favs - fried chicken, mac & cheese and greenbeans and thought everything was good. I would certainly eat here again if I find myself back in the area. read more

Some pretty good food for buffet style, Very busy place for Breakfast and Lunch, as expected considering how good the food is, pretty good range of items on the buffet. and the food is top notch for the style, the staff is great and the prices are very good. can see it being a regular stop for us. Food 4/5 Drinks NA Staff 4/5 Cleanliness 3/5 Ambiance 2/5 Value 4/5 read more

I love there fried chicken the best in South Carolina and the sweet cabbage omg !!! Always fresh always yummy read more

Hands down the best southern cafeteria style restaurant across the Carolinas and GA (probably even southeast). I have eaten at this restaurant from the time I was a little girl, and I will continue to be a loyal patron for as long as Abed keeps frying that chicken!!! Every time I'm visiting my grandparents we always make a point to stop in. They are known for their Arabian fried chicken and OMG is it to die for!! I keep it pretty consistent with my favorites- the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and green beans. Oh and always the sweet tea. This place is exactly what I imagine when I think of the south; good down home cooking, family- friendly, and casual!! Items are a la carte so get what you can eat. The prices are so cheap, no more than $10 pp. The lines can get crazy long on Sundays, but it moves fast and it's worth the wait!! read more

On a recent visit to Walhalla looking for homes, we stumbled into this little gem. It's a straightforward place, decorating at a minimum, ample seating, but most of all, it's VERY GOOD FOOD! The chicken was very tender. I, myself, am not a "meat and three sides" liver, but I will go back for more chicken! read more

You cannot beat the chicken (Arabian rooster). Succulent, lightly breaded, the meat is moist without being greasy (at least as not greasy as fried chicken can be!). For less than $10, a breast, two veggies, cornbread and a big slice of coconut pie. Just great southern cooking. read more

Steak House Cafeteria - Arabian Rooster Fried Chicken Breast, Buttered Carrots, white Beans, Cornbread, Coconut Cream Pie....yum - Southern Near Me - Walhalla, South Carolina

It's very simple: The Steak House does NOT serve steak, and the fried chicken is THE reason to go there. Period. If you are looking for great cabbage or wonderful potatoes, you might be disappointed. It is the FRIED CHICKEN that is the best in the world, served right here at the Steak House Cafeteria. And not the tenderloins...the breasts. Any questions? Good...now enjoy! read more

Excellent chicken. Best is SC. Cafeteria style, not fancy. Not cheap either. No steak - the name is left over from the previous owner years ago. "If it's not broke, don't fix it." This really does have the best chicken I have ever eaten, and I am a fan of fried chicken. read more

Everyone in Oconee County chuckles when someone walks into the Steak House expecting Steak and then walks out frustrated :-) I've seen it happen too many times and that is a shame... They don't serve steak, but the do have the best chicken you've ever tasted (note to russell... get there early as the chicken is dry towards the end of the day)! The Steak House is my all-time favorite for good ol southern cooking. My wife and I live in Dallas and come home to see family and eat chicken! Yes the place is always packed and that should serve as the best review possible! If you're in the area this is a must stop restaurant! Come expecting southern food served cafeteria style and you will not leave disappointed. Here is my suggestion Arabian Fried Rooster Mac&Cheese Green Beans Sweet Tea Snickers Pie read more

My husband I have been intermittently eating at the Walhalla Steakhouse for years. Today, when I wanted fried chicken for dinner, I suggested that we go back. What a disappointment! My chicken was fried properly but was much smaller than previously and tasteless except for salt. My husband's chicken was overcooked and dry. The veggies were even worse. Guess I need to go back to fixing chicken at home...we will NOT be back for a tasteless, cold and over-priced meal. read more

Great food! Always love the broccoli casserole and the fried squash! Great sweet tea too! 10/10 would recommend if you love good old southern cooking read more

Was recommended by a friend. Yes, their fried chicken is amazing!! My family and I really enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly! Will go back again. read more

The chicken was good, cabbage was ok but had an odd flavor I couldn't place, Mac and cheese was good. The walls had peeling wallpaper and it just looked run down over all. read more

Growing up in Walhalla , I had eaten my share of Steakhouse Chicken... I recently brought my husband here after being away for almost 35 years... the chicken was every bit as good as I remember! Great southern cuisine and true Southern hospitality! Abed even remembered my family. read more

The best fried chicken ever! Simply amazing and ungodly. The strawberry shortcake is good. The sweet tea is the bomb.

I can not even begin to tell you how good the food is! i would drive the 2.5 hours from Charlotte, NC just to eat here. When I lived in the area, if my parents could not find me at home, they could find me here. I gained 60lbs in one year! When I left my job and moved to Charlotte, my company hosted a farewell lunch and had it catered from here. Over 20 years of eating here and its always delicious. Muah Abed!!! read more

Good fried chicken rice and gravy and corn Coconut pie was execellent Other party members were also very satisfied with ham mac and cheese and green jello salad Would definitely return read more

I'm 31 years old and ate at this restaurant my entire life. They never disappoint. Best sweet tea, chicken and desserts in the upstate.