Best hash & rice you will ever eat! Try it and enjoy it…read more Has been in Sumter along time

A staple of Sumter.. wards vinager based bar b que is the best in town... hands down.. don't let…read moresome out of towners tell you otherwise.. it's the bees knees man..

I picked up from Xclusive's for the first time last night. If you're ordering for takeout, there's…read morea counter, you order, and then they give you a buzzer that will let you know when your food is ready. The lady taking my order was very friendly. I ordered a pulled pork bbq sandwich with macaroni and collard greens to go. Oh, and some of the Xclusive's punch. The wait was about ten minutes, I think, and the servings were a good size. A lot of people seemed to have ordered turkey wings and the strawberry shortcake, so I might try that next time. As for what I ordered, the collard greens were 10/10. The macaroni was a little sweet, which was interesting, and I think I should've asked for extra sauce with my sandwich. But that's on me. I like a saucy sandwich. All told, it was a good meal, and I will return!

Stopped in here for lunch with a couple of coworkers. We were pleasantly surprised with the food…read moreand the huge portion sizes! I wasn't sure if what I ordered would fill me up but I had trouble finishing my my pork sandwich with baked beans and potato salad. My coworkers had the stuffed Turkey legs and they were GINORMOUS! Everyone was really happy with their orders. The workers were very friendly and helpful and suggested sides to us. The place itself was ok. You can tell it was a different restaurant first and kinda bare inside with little decor but that's not really a big deal when the food is as good as it was. We will definitely be back to try the Turkey tacos!

Sumter SC has a few gems and this is by far one of them…read more There were 0 complaints about the BBQ Quesadilla. My order had A LOT of flavor, wait time for food was short (6 minutes), and prices were very reasonable given inflation of takeout ($10.70 for my meal before tip). The only con I came up with is...definitely don't weigh yourself afterwards! As a small business supporter, I will be stopping by more often and I strongly urge Sumter residents to do as well. Especially with the limited amount of new restaurants.

My Thanksgiving 2024 smoked turkey was delicious!!! The gals there are always helpful and kind. No…read moredining, take out or drive thru orders and quick!! No wait time.

Did to-go, but pretty darn good gem here in town that's worth your bucks if you're looking to get…read morethe most out of your dollar! The BBQ itself was good. Not the best the town has to offer, but I had zero complaints about the BBQ or the quality of the sides itself. The real seller is the quantity of food for the price. I have a large appetite and I considered the SMALL pork dinner a lot of food. I couldn't even imagine the large! And for only $9 in 2025, I can't imagine a lot of take-out options where you can get as much good food. Personally, I'd go again whenever I'm on another cheat day (more likely the $5.50 pork sandwich), but I really like this place for Sumter.

The food was great, loved the ribs and the pulled pork sandwich…read more The service was great and everyone was so friendly. we were even served by the owner. it's a great place to eat with exceptional service.

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.

The food is ok. The menu items are kinda weird takes on southern dishes. It's like they are trying…read moretoo hard to be different but southern. The prices are way too high as well. It's crazy expensive and that makes it not worth it imo. They could definitely lower their prices but it's like they are trying to be some place that only "high society" people go.

Food Truck Time: Z'z BBQ at Bombshell Beer Company…read more I recommend ordering the Zar B Q sandwich, you will not be disappointed. It's pulled smoked turkey with sweet vinegar zauce and coleslaw and it was so good. It was served with fried chipz too (all menu items are). My husband ordered the turkey gyro and it was good but it just didn't compare to my sandwich. I can't wait to try a few other menu items from this food truck again soon.

Overall great experience! Far too quiet when we arrived for Sunday lunch. The Turkey BBQ, and Lamb…read moreGyro were excellent. Great options. Salmon, Ribs, Brisket, Whitefish, BBQ Chicken, Fried Chicken also available with great sides, and appetizers. Sweet tea is sweeeeet I forgot to mention...they are located under the Kanat sign, beside the Dollar Tree, in the WalMart shopping Center on US 70. (Don't ask why, it is worth looking them up!) These new restaurants coming into this shopping center are bringing some great variety, and flavor to our community, and I hope that you are trying them out. Most are family owned, and along with those that have been there for a while, this could be a great area for family meals on this side of Clayton soon. That would certainly be a welcome occurrence, I believe.

My family has it every year for Christmas. You cannot beat quality or quality food that you get…read more The ribs are the best they have a lot of meat on them plus the skin. Very nice family run business.

Very good Q. Enjoyed it very much, in town from Arkansas and wanted to try some Carolina Q and was…read morenot disappointed at all. Coming from someone with 15+ years in smoking meats myself.

-Service is always great 5/5. Don't have to ask tea to be refilled…read more Ambiance is good 5/5 Brisket sandwich 5/5 Sweet tea 5/5 spectacular Baked beans 5/5 Got a lil spice to em'. Fried pickles 4/5 A tad salty to me. Ribeye Sandwich 4/5 Queso Dip 4/5 Pork Sandwich 5/5 Bbq sauce 5/5 vinegary Tator Tots 5/5 Fries 3.9/5

Going three stars on this place having been here twice to eat and I think it is WAY OVER PRICED for…read morethe quality and amount of food you get. First time we ordered the fried pickles and got a normal sized basket worth the $5 I paid, second time I got little over ¢50 worth for the $5. The brisket sandwich is very good and I can not recommend it more and that is the reason I am giving it three stars. In my opinion they are price gauging and charging way over a 3x and approaching 5 or 6x. Try it and you may or may not agree depending on how much disposable income you have. Update Last two visits have been so much better. Highly recommend the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and fries! The breading is spicy and so deep friend. Make sure yyoubAre hungry bc the chicken breast was huge. Seated outside under roof and it was very pleasant time to be outside.. staff as always was great. Only downside was they ran out of bbq but not a big deal bc the chicksand is !

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!!!

Food was amaz, especially the candied bacon. Service was…read morerather slow. Ambiance was great. You should open another location in Manning, SC

Amazing experience! The staff was friendly and the beer was cold! You know it's a good spot when…read morethe bartender knows what she is doing. Highly recommen!

Absolutely incredible burgers. Everyone in my group got something different, and all of us felt…read morelike we struck gold. New favorite restaurant in Sumter, for sure. At the end, there wasn't even a crumb left. The onion rings were also a hit. We sat at the bar, and our bartender was incredibly friendly, and kept us good company. The food was ready quick. The music was good, and kept quiet enough to talk. One of our group members is hard of hearing, and he had no trouble hearing us, even spread out along the bar. Absolutely phenomenal experience, and we will be coming back.