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    Topwater Grill

    3.8 (26 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    English Muffin Breakfast
    Jack M.

    After walking around Santee Lakes for some exercise, I stopped in here for a quick breakfast. I purchased the English Muffin breakfast with ham, eggs, and cheese for $7+. It was a tasty breakfast sandwich with a decent amount of savory ham and eggs. I had the egg scrambled. The eggs were a little over-salted but not too bad. The English muffin came nicely toasted. All seating is outside but they offer a large covered patio. The lady who took my order was very friendly. They offer a variety of breakfast and lunch items. It came to my attention that they plan to include BBQ soon.

    Burger
    Cerena P.

    Came here on opening weekend and there was a few things they could work on but overall it was a great time. Order at the counter and they call your number when your food is ready. Food was great! The fries were really good and crunchy and the burger and sandwiches were delicious and fresh. They have a variety of drinks and a few alcoholic beverages as well. When our number was called they did not give us everything we ordered we had to go back to the window and show them what we were missing. Having to wait for our missed items was a disappointment when others at our table were already eating. The view and atmosphere of this place is really great, right on the lake. There's live music occasionally and misters on those hot days. Food was great, hopefully they have improved because this location is definitely a great spot for a nice quick meal.

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    Jillian N.

    Santee Lakes has now become an even better experience thanks to Topwater Grill. The food was amazing and had us coming back for more! Service was fast and the staff were friendly making sure we were well fed. Would recommend to anyone in the area, especially after a long day of fishing .

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    Alma M.

    While camping at Santee lakes we wanted to try the food at the Topwatwr Grill. It is located near the entrance of the camping ground. It was our last day and we stopped by for breakfast. You place your order at the front counter and they provide a buzzer device to notify you when the food is ready for pick up. So there is no table service. Top water Grill is an outdoor seating are on a very big deck over the lake with a very nice view. I was not impressed with their drink selections. I ordered a "boba" which was basically like a strawberry mango lemonade/ koolaid tasting drink with some bursting boba of choice. I did not like it at all so went back and ordered a caramel latte, I thought I'd be hot but it was cold and out of a premixed non dairy machine. The latte lacked flavor, it tastes like watered down chocolate milk. I did really enjoy the bagel Sandwich I chose, it is called the sunrise bagel melt and it was pretty tasty. You get to choose your protein and it's a bagel sandwich with lots of avocado, pepper jack cheese and a fried egg. I also tasted the spicy chipotle wrap, it was okay it did not have much of a chipotle flavor. If I'm ever back camping I'd probably get the same bagel sandwich but I'd bring my own coffee.

    Wings
    Brian B.

    We came by for the music. Ashley E Norton entertained this Saturday on the deck. It was a great venue and really nice vibe and views. Set up by her Americana style performance. We ordered the Blue Moon on tap. Delicious wings which were on the Yelp menus and not the QR coded one. They were spectacular with the home rub. The sweet potato fries were enjoyed by my wife and nicely cooked. Thanks for a great Saturday evening.

    Earlybird
    Jen H.

    Love that this spot is here! Had the Earlybird Breakfast & chicken quesadilla, which were yummy! Deck is huge, with fans & heaters. Restroom & a park is close by. They call your number over a speaker. Many drink options available. They had options such as burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items, sides, salad, & beer. Thanks Alicia & Kevin for the nice service!

    Kids $9 hot dog
    Mike D.

    Service good. Location beautiful. Food terrible. Kid's hot dog says it's served on a warm bun, we received some weird nonsense on toasted hoagie rolls. The kid's menu is the same as the adults menu. I threw all the food in the trash but drinks were good though.

    The boys love the big chair
    Courtney P.

    We visited today june 19th. The staff was kind and shared their favorite items off the menu with us. Which made it easier to order. Our boys got kids meals. There were like 7 options which was nice. My mom and I both got sandwiches and loved them!! The location was perfection. Plenty of covered seating, a nice breeze, and everything was clean and organized. It was amazing. We will be back.

    Smoothie menu

    30 minutes wait for chicken tenders and a chicken burger with a short order line. If you want to know the calorie count of their smoothies they have them posted. No prices posted though. You gotta ask.

    Garlic Fries not a basket like I paid for

    I ordered $74 dollars worth of food. The fries and onion rings were under cooked. Paid $4 dollars for a literal handful of garlic fries, received 5 onion rings and a hanful of regular fries. All under cooked and had to put in my airfryer. Ordered the fries and chicken strips. Also, undercooked and had to cook. Not worth the price. Order#5755

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    The food and service and variety are great for the family and kids. Reasonably priced and food and staff was good .

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    Ah hello! Angus burger on the deck by the lake! Take a good walk and come get a fresh salmon power bowl.

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    Jimmy's of Santee

    3.4
    (498 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Jimmy's Breakfast Place is hands down one of the best breakfast spots I've been to. The food was…read moreabsolutely incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Every dish that came out was hot, well-presented, and tasted like it was made with real care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. What really stood out to me was how clean the entire place is. From the tables to the floors to the restrooms, everything was spotless. That alone makes a huge difference when you're enjoying a meal. And the service? Top tier. Lupita went above and beyond. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. She made sure everything was perfect, checked on us at just the right times, and had such a positive attitude that it elevated the whole experience. Great food, clean environment, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be coming back -- and asking for Lupita again. Highly recommend.

    First time here. Wheelchair accessible. Had to flag down a server to seat us from the lobby. Clean…read morespace. Decent menu options. I chose the ruben sandwich because I didn't trust the monte cristo description of being Grilled and not battered and deep fried as it should be. Jimmy's does have a good selection of pies and desserts. Cherry pie, Cheesecake, carrot cake, pecan pie. Our order, 2 pepsis, 1 burger, 1 reuben and 2 cherry pies for lunch came to $78 w tip. Our server Jose A. was very good but the sodas were $4.69 EACH. As adults, I think we all know now that soda costs Pennies for a business. If our bill had been $25 less we might go back....but It was NOT worth $80.

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    Kaffee Meister

    Kaffee Meister

    4.2
    (404 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I came to this coffee shop on a Friday evening for a card show/ trade show. The shop stayed open…read morepast their business hours and trading card vendors were set up around the shop. Inside the shop they allowed people to bring their own trading card collection to trade with each other. They had specialty drinks made specifically for the show, Pokemon themed. There's a good amount of seating inside and seems like a good place to hang out or study. They have different books and board games around the shop too. I tried two drinks when I came. I got the coconut matcha because it was one of the themed drinks but wasn't impressed with it. I probably should've known better than to order matcha at a coffee shop but I'm a sucker for coconut. For my second (redemption) drink I got the Samoa which was a mocha, coconut, and caramel latte. This one was delicious. It had a great coffee flavor with a nice smooth caramel companion. It wasn't overly sweet and not bitter at all. The baristas were all great too. My drinks came out quickly despite it being busy with the show. Definitely a great coffee shop to check out!

    Becky and I only get fancy coffee from a fancy coffee shop if we are with people who want fancy…read morecoffee from a fancy coffee shop. Becky and I are not well versed in the world of fancy coffee, so we typically rely on those we are with to provide recommendations. Saturday we were on our own. We wanted a late afternoon pick-me-up and Kaffee Meister is a very short distance from our house. I walked in and was warmly greeted by the pleasant young woman behind the counter (I did not catch her name). I asked for two caramel iced coffees. She very nicely and patiently explained to me the different options of my generic "iced coffees" term. Lattes, cold brews, espressos, etc. Her recommendation was Caramel Frappes, so that is what I ordered. One with whipped cream (for Becky) and mine without. As I waited, I looked around the room. It was really cool. Very homey, neighborhood cafe vibe. A few tables and a couch and comfy chairs along with some tables and chairs dotted the room. The room was really nicely decorated. I liked the spiral staircase shelving. They have some outdoor seating as well. In addition to coffees, they offer a food menu. Pastries, bagels, açaí bowls, sandwiches and the like. I drive by Kaffee Meister almost daily and often I will see that they have live music which is cool. I waited maybe three or four minutes for my name to be called, and I was handed my two frappes. I like a simple cup o' Joe. Black, no sugar, no sweeteners. At home I drink Kirkland brand ground coffee from a drip coffee maker. That said, I really enjoyed the Caramel Frappe. It was not too sweet and retained subtle coffee flavor. Becky very much enjoyed hers too. Neither of us had ever had a frappe before. We were surprised by the milkshake-like creamy texture. They provided the perfect pick-me up we were looking for. About 17 bucks after tip. We'd return for sure.

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    Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Big bear Burgar & onion rings are great. Just fries was to salty…read more warm . Not Hot fresh I would go back. nice place for FAMILY

    Food: Well, okay... we came here once and my daughter got chicken and waffles. It was SO good…read morethat she begged us to come back. The rest of our food was okay, nothing amazing, but solid. So we got back a second time and sit down to order, "Chicken and waffles please" - they are out of chicken. Oof! Strike 1. That sucks. She was disappointed but she got something else and we shrugged it off. Then about 2 weeks back we came in again... this time I asked first, "Do you have chicken for the chicken and waffles?" They are out of waffles. Oof! Strike 2! And isn't it just batter? I don't get it. We didn't stay that time because my daughter was visibly sad this time. So I think we are done trying or else this just becomes a running gag we try to get out of, like Groundhogs Day or something... Atmosphere: It's cozy inside. I love all of the details, like the wood carvings and all of the bear stuff. It's like you're in a log cabin. And I like that they have paper menus and throw them away (because plastic reusable menus are germ magnets). The newspaper-esque theme is pretty cool too. Price: It's no more expensive than say, Dennys or Ihop. Middle of the road and they have lots of options. A decent meal for two - 50$. Service: Each time we have been, the servers have been great. Nice servers and even when the guy had to tell us they were out of chicken, he was super apologetic. No complaints on the service. Overall: It's a nice place... when they have the advertised food. So I honestly don't know if we will be back or not. Maybe we will give it a shot but I don't want my daughter to be disappointed again. I get it, if it was something they only made 50 of a day, I'd understand. But... chicken and waffles? Hmmm...

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    Pepper Farm Deli

    Pepper Farm Deli

    4.7
    (728 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Family-owned & operated

    Wow! Their menu instantly reminded me of Cheesecake Factory's menu...extensive. But honestly,…read morethat's not a bad thing because there are plenty of options. They have everything from hot sandwiches and cold sandwiches to salads, wraps, and even breakfast items. You can order at the counter or on the kiosk. I ordered on the kiosk. Simple and quick. I ordered the wild-caught salmon sandwich with salmon, arugula, and garlic aioli. The salmon was cooked perfectly. They were a little skimpy on the aioli, so the sandwich was kind of dry, but it was still good. I also got a side of fries, and those shoestring fries were nice and crispy. Prices are reasonable, and there's seating both inside and outside. Shout out to Crystal. I don't know if she's the manager, but she definitely cares about quality customer service. Someone ordered the Green Beret sandwich, and it was brought out on toasted bread when apparently it wasn't supposed to be. She immediately went to the counter and let the cooks know about it. She meant business, and I liked that.

    Food overpriced for what u get. Service - none…read moreAmbiance - loud and noisy If u prefer a quiet place to eat, dont come here. Better to get takeout and eat in your car. I ordered some soup and French Fries only because my companion likes their food. So, if u dont mind throwing $20 away to eat your food outside in uncomfortable chairs were the flies congregate, go ahead.

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    Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream
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