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The Shack

4.2 (174 reviews)
InexpensiveSouthern, Seafood, Burgers
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Brisket, green beans, pork ribs, slaw.
Lauren S.

1pm on a Monday not crazy busy, seated right away. Friendly wait staff, got our drinks fast, ordered and food was on the table in probably 5 minutes! Ordered: brisket, ribs, green beans, salad, slaw. Pros: our favorite were the ribs, tender falling off the bone. The brisket had great flavor but more tough in contrast to the ribs and we got more fat than meat in our portion. Green beans were amazing, fresh and cooked like french green beans, salad great as well! Cons: Don't get the unsweetened tea, not good, very watered down. The slaw was ok, a little too much water mayo and sugar for our preferences. Would definitely come back and get the ribs again!

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Caitlin M.

First and foremost, the food was great! Secondly service was slow we had gotten in at 12:04 on a Sunday afternoon, I get it church crowds and didn't leave til 1:00pm and it was a party of two. Thirdly prices are great for the quality of food. And last but not least, I am not happy when we left the cook got corrected by a waitress and he started yelling and cursing as we head out the door he go more belligerent and I was happy we where leaving cause I felt he was ether going to walk out or spit in my food. It's a okay place. Probably would not go back. I got the ladies pulled pork fries, it did not come with BBq sauce on it I had to add my own came with a side of Ranch. The top of the meal was cokes like they had the meat in the refrigerator then put it on the fries. The need to make sure to through it in an oven for a quick meat warming a cheese melting and then it would have been the best. The chocolate mousse cake was ok I have had better. So yeah.

Disappointing Blackened shrimp wrap with fried okra
Meredith G.

Cute place with faux rustic decor. We were greeted and seated right away. I ordered the blackened shrimp wrap with Fried okra as a side. The shrimp were tiny and definitely not blackened, undercooked if anything. There was so much sauce the whole thing was kinda slimy. I ate some of the shrimp out of it but left the rest. The fried okra was great so I filled up on that and had some of my husband's fried shrimp which was so much better but his French fries were cold and unseasoned. I didn't complain to management because we were traveling and ready to be back on the road.

Loaded BBQ Potato (w/ brisket)

Great service and good food! We stopped her in a drive from ATL and were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress, Isabella, was awesome!

Pulled Pork Sandwich & FF's  Brisket Hash  Plus 2-soft Drinks
Gary H.

Got the: 1. pulled pork & French Fries 2. Brisket Hash Service--Everything was great

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Gary M.

Stopped in, like most, while traveling 65. In a nutshell the chicken was great, the beans were very good and the potatoes and onions could use a little work. Overall, it was a great dinner. I had the pork skins appetizer and they were nothing special from others but did come to the table fresh out of the grease and still popping. They were very large and there was a lot of them. I couldn't finish them by myself. As mentioned, for my entree I had the 1/2 smoked chicken (house white sauce on the side) with beans and potatoes & onions. The chicken only comes in dark and white. They will not do all dark or all white. I'm not a big smoked white meat chicken fan since it's typically dry and chalky. However, this was very moist and paired well with the white sauce. I didn't really care for their red sauce with it but it may pair better with their pork and beef bbq. Next time I'm traveling 65 and need to stop for a bite this will be where I choose.

Mailien H.

I was recently traveling to Destin with my daughter for spring break and stopped by The Shack for lunch. Cora was working the bar area and was super attentive, a great multi-tasked and an extremely hard worker! She has a pleasant personality and made my overall experience enjoyable. I ordered the catfish dinner with baked beans and potato salad. I give the catfish a 9 out of 10, I prefer my catfish a bit crispy, so next time, I'll request it crispy. The baked beans were a 9 and the potato salad was a 8 The entrance to the restaurant is super cute! It has some vintage decor (see the photos to view the images) I'd definitely recommend the restaurant! Cora was simply amazing!

Niki A.

Sweet Christmas, I wish we had one of these where I live, because MY GAHHHH. When we arrived, the hostess pre-warned me that things were taking longer than usual but they were going as fast as they could. I've never been, so I didn't know what the usual was but we were in no hurry anyway. I don't know what their time goals are, but the food came out fast and mannn it was amazing. Every single thing I put in my mouth was literal perfection. The pulled pork on my sandwich was the most tender and juicy pork I've ever had. The fries were great. My husband's burger was huge and the meat was thick. I took a bite and it tasted as good as it looked. I can't remember what my daughter got, but I remember she loved it as well. Service was fantastic and the prices were good. 10/10, definitely recommend if you're in the area.

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The service was great. The fresh fried mullet and baked beans were great. Great place to eat!

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Great little stop - clean w eclectic atmosphere... great shrimp and grits and service!

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9 years ago

Actually The Shack is just about 1/4 mile northwest of the I-65 - exit #96 on hwy 83 north. Really good food and friendly folks

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Bates House of Turkey - Turkey Club Sandwich

Bates House of Turkey

3.8(177 reviews)
33.2 mi
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When on Route 65, stopping at Bates is a must! The open face is a bit messy, but delicious. Been…read morecoming here on various road adventures for years and Bates is always consistently delicious. And the staff is always kind and welcoming.

The people and the atmosphere are pleasant for travelers coming off of a road trip, but the taste…read moreof the food is cafeteria quality. We each had the turkey plate, so turkey slices and two sides each, and a "roll" which was so tiny it was almost funny, but it was hard. The dressing was fine--Not exceptional but also not awful. Our sides included green beans which made me remember my public school lunchroom. Skip those ! Be aware too that you can call and order for pickup but if you do, and your order isn't ready when you arrive, YOU must check at the SIDE counter and request that someone frequently check "call ins" --which are kept UNDER the counter (you can't get them yourself). And while the counter staff call out people's names for patrons who are sitting at tables to come and get their trays, the staff does NOT call out your name for pickups! We waited an extra 30 mins on our food -- trying not to be rude and ask. I'm glad I finally asked !! I've stopped at a few other places in this town coming through or home from the beach, and Bates is the cleanest. IF I try again, I will try the turkey sandwich.

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