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Aunt Sue’s Country Corner - Pickens (Added March, 2009)
(107A Country Creek Dr, 29671; 864 878-4366, Fax: 864 878-9379) www.auntsues.com.

BC Davenport’s - North Augusta (Added March, 2009)
(301 Georgia Ave, 29841; 803 278-4462)

Beacon Drive-In - Spartanburg
(255 John B White Boulevard, 29306 – 864 585-9387)

Belmont Inn - Abbeville (Added March, 2009)
(104 E Pickens St, 29620; 864 459-9625)

Bertha’s Kitchen – Charleston (Added March, 2009)
(2332 Meeting Street Rd; 843 554-6519) Sip some okra soup.

Bessinger’s BBQ – Charleston
(1602 Savannah Highway – 843 556-1354) Terrific Pork BBQ from SC’s first family of swine; established in 1946, Bessinger’s is the “Home of the Original Big Joe” sandwich; they ship their tangy mustard-based BBQ sauce nationwide; side orders include Carolina Cole Slaw, Fish Stew, Black Eyed Peas, and Baked Beans; SC style Hash over Rice is also offered; desserts are highlighted by Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie, and a daily special; a bountiful Country Buffet is served for dinner daily; Sunday lunch is also served beginning at 12 noon; daily buffet specials include Clam Strips, Deviled Crab, Catfish, Shrimp and Grits, Roast Beef, and Country Sausage; daily country buffet features down-home veggies, hash & rice, and red or purlieu rice (the latter is a SC staple); the BBQ pork is outstanding; this comes as no surprise, since the Bessinger name is synonymous with great South Carolina BBQ; dessert menu is topped by Apple and Cherry Yum Yum and Banana Pudding; recommended!

Big D's BBQ Barn - Myrtle Beach
(350 George Bishop Parkway - 843 236-4666) Pork BBQ and good ole' home cookin' just across the intercoastal waterway from the Grand Strand; located adjacent to the popular Waccamaw Outlet Shops; above average BBQ sandwiches (add slaw for just a few pennies more); good all you can eat lunch buffet, although the price ($8) is slightly higher than most restaurants of its kind; buffet highlights include tangy BBQ Chicken breasts, a fine sweet potato casserole, and, for those daring diners, homemade pork rinds; one of the very few good BBQ joints in the Myrtle Beach area.

Big E's Seafood and BBQ – Longs
(Highway 9 East, 29568 - 843 399-3999)

Big T's BBQ - Gadsden & Columbia (Added October, 2002)
(2520 Congaree Road 29052, Gadsden - 803 353-0488 / 7535 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia - 803 776-7132)

Billy’s Back Home – Mount Pleasant
(794 Coleman Blvd., 29464 – 843 881-3333) Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Saturday; Sundays 7 am – 1 pm.  Their breakfast was recently voted "Best Breakfast East of the Cooper River" by Charleston area diners.  Their award-winning "Billy Burger and the homemade buttermilk biscuit are also noteworthy.  Check out Billy's Pecan, Blueberry, or Strawberry waffles!

Biscuit Shack - North Myrtle Beach (Added March, 2002)
(1128 Sea Mountain Highway, 29582 - 843 249-3224) Serving Back Bone and Rice on Fridays!

Biscuit's Main Street Diner - Cottageville (Added June, 2004)
(10716 Cottageville Highway - 843 835-8650) Try out the chicken fried steak smothered in gravy.

Bobby’s Bar B Q - Warrenville (Added March, 2009)
(1897 Jefferson Davis Hwy, 29851) www.bobbysbbq.com.

Bolineau's Foods Plus - North Myrtle Beach (Added March, 2002)
(2310 North Ocean Boulevard, 29582 - 843 249-3556) Country buffet featuring good collards and cobblers.

Bowen's Island Seafood – Charleston
(1970 Bowen’s Island Road – 843 795-2757) Opened in 1946 by Jimmy Bowen and his wife, May; rustic atmosphere is the perfect setting for their delicious Roasted Oysters; if oysters aren’t your bag … dig into the Shrimp and Grits or one of the other great seafood dishes. Open Monday – Saturday, 5 pm – 10 pm.

Brown’s BBQ – Moncks Corner
(439 Highway 52 North, 29461 - 843 761-5440)

Bryan's Pink Pig - Hardeeville
(Highway 170 A, 29927 - 843 784-3635)

Cain's BBQ - Florence
(1502 Pamplico Highway, 29505 - 843 662-8991)

Cannon’s BBQ - Little Mountain (Added March, 2009)
(1903 Nursery Rd, 29075; 803 945-1080)

Captain's Plank - North Myrtle Beach (Added March, 2002)
(843 249-1072) Good Oyster Pie and home style veggies.

Central Coffee Shop - Manning
(8 North Brooks Street - 803 435-4289)

Circle M BBQ - Liberty
(345 Martin Sausage Road, 29657 - 864 375-9133)

Collin's Bantam Chef - Chester
(190 South Pinckney Street, 29706 - 843 377-1166)

Countryside BBQ - McCormick
(470 U.S. Highway 378 West, 29835 -803 637-6350)

Creekside Bar Be Que - Anderson (Added March, 2009)
(1115 Salem Church Rd, 29625; 864 260-9093)

The Cripple Crab – Hardeeville
(9 Highway 17, 29927 – 843 784-2708)

D & H  BBQ - Manning
(412 South Mill - 803 435-2189)

Dacusville Smokehouse - Easley
(2801 Dacusville Highway, 29640 - 864 855-5431) Open Thursday - Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM; this family owned smokehouse opened in 1991; specializing in minced or sliced pork and BBQ ribs; a minced BBQ turkey is served on Thursday only; South Carolina style hash and rice is also available as a side item.

Duke's BBQ - Walterboro
(949 Robertson Boulevard, 29488 - 843 549-1446)

Duke's Sandwich Shop - Greenville
(1001 Poinsett Highway, 29609 - 864 232-4640)

Earl Duke's BBQ - Orangeburg
(789 Chestnut St – 803 534-9418)

Edisto Motel Restaurant – Jacksonboro
(17102 Ace Basin Parkway, 29452 – 843 893-2270) Dinner only, Thursday – Saturday; freshly fried seafood is what brings folks to this out of the way restaurant; try the catfish stew.

Edmunds BBQ – North Augusta (Added March, 2004)
(511 Edgefield Road, 29841 – 864 279-3807) Hearty breakfasts and Meat and three lunches are served up Monday – Saturday; Dinner is also offered on Saturday nights.

Evan's Pelican Inn - Pawley's Island
(506 Myrtle Avenue, 29585 - 843 237-2298) This is actually a Bed and Breakfast, not a restaurant open to the public; however, they are worthy of strong mention due to the great meals served here; terrific Low Country setting – rope hammocks and scenic marsh wildlife just steps from the quiet beach of Pawley’s; Breakfast at the Pelican Inn are particularly noteworthy, with biscuits that are hard to beat.

Fisherman's Market - Murrells Inlet (Added January, 2003)
(3520 Hwy 17 Business - 843 651-6440) A nice, clean family place with fresh, affordable seafood; daily lunch specials range from $4.25 to $5.95 and feature higher end items such as a crab cake sandwich, seafood po-boys, and a popcorn shrimp platter; fried seafood platters range from just $6.95 to $8.95 at dinnertime; broiled and grilled platters from $7.95 to $10.95; great value across the board; a perfect choice for a family on a tight budget; roasted oysters are offered in season.

Franklin's Diner - Longs (Added September, 2005)
(7973 HIGHWAY 90; 843 399-5897) Our friend Matt Harris loves their fried chicken!

Frank's - Pawley's Island
(843 237-3030) Although this place doesn’t appear fancy from the exterior, it is one of the highest rated restaurants in the South … certainly in South Carolina; Frank’s often appears in Southern Living’s listing of best small town eateries; open for Dinner only; reservations are highly recommended at any time of year; the food is top notch, often featuring fresh local seafood; Southern specialties will occasionally appear on the menu; entrees are priced from $15 - $20; in the Summer you can sit outside under the live oaks in Frank’s Outback Patio.

Freeman’s Bar B Q - Beech Island (Added March, 2009)
(1060 Sand Bar Ferry Rd, 29842; 803 827-1623)

The Front Porch - Richburg
(3072 Lancaster Highway, 29729 - 803 789-5029)

Garden Alley Buffet - Mullins
(313 S. Main Street - 843 464-4779) Open Sunday - Friday from 11 am - 2 pm; buffet style country cooking in a town famous for its tobacco market; lunch features beans, rice and gravy, field peas, mashed potatoes, meat loaf, yams, pork chops, cabbage, baked chicken and other familiar comfort foods; a local favorite (not for everyone!) is fried fatback; owner Linda George-Schiabo says they sell about 40 pounds per day --- that's a lot of crispy pig fat! The buffet also features a small salad bar and a variety of delicious pies and cakes; cost is just $5.25 per person ($6.95 on Sundays).

Goodland Bar Be Que - Springfield (Added March, 2009)
(648 Springfield Rd, 29146; 803 258-3511)

Gore's Bar-B-Que Country Kitchen - Aynor
(818 N Main St - 843 358-1150) this tiny BBQ joint about a ½ hour from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach should not be overlooked; the colorful Mr. Gore, who calls most folks “Cuz”, has created one of the best tasting sauces in the state; menu features pork BBQ, fried catfish, and some tasty cornmeal hot cakes; Gore also does a good bit of catering, often serving up his famous deep fried turkeys; stop by and say “Howdy” … and don’t leave without an extra supply of the tangy BBQ sauce; Mr. Gore will tell you that it cuts right through the meat before you can put it in your mouth!

Greene’s BBQ - Columbia (Added July, 2008)
(5310 Farrow Rd.; 803 333-0077)

Gullah Cuisine - Mt Pleasant
(1717 Highway 17 North, 29464 - 843 881-9076)

Gullah Grub - St Helena Island
(877 Sea Island Parkway, 29920 - 843 838-3841

Gullah House - St Helena Island
(761 Sea Island Parkway - 843 838-2402) Traditional Low Country dishes with an African flair; profiled in Southern Living; features live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights.

Ham Bones Stoppin' Place - Inman
(864 578-5770)

Harold’s - Gaffney (Added March, 2009)
(602 N Limestone St, 29340; 864 489-9153)

Harold's Country Club - Yemassee
(97 U.S. Highway 17A 21, 29945 - 843 589-4360)

The Hash House - Greenwood (Added June, 2004)
(614 East Cambridge St - 864 223-2614) Sample the pork and onion hash.

Hathaway's Diner - McClellanville
(9905 North Highway 17, 29458 - 843 887-3837)

Hickory Hills BBQ - Greenville

The Hickory Hawg - Charleston (Added September, 2005)
(2770 Maybank Hwy; 843 557-1121) Wood cooked NC style BBQ; homemade hash and banana pudding are also noteworthy; open Monday - Saturday from 10:30 am til 8 pm.

High Cotton - Charleston (Added January, 2002)
(199 East Bay Street; 843 723-3424) www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com; more good eats from our friends at Maverick Southern Kitchens.

Jackie Hite's Barbecue - Leesville (Added July, 2004)
(Highway 23; 803 532-3354)

Hog Heaven - Pawleys Island
(7147 Ocean Highway, 29585 - 843 237-7444) Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.   Recently re-modeled.  Very good South Carolina BBQ with a nice kick to the sauce.  Outstanding lunch buffet featuring everything from BBQ to Fried Chicken to Chicken Bog.  Tasty Southern style veggies.  Save room for the Cobbler for dessert.  Good stuff!

Hominy Grill - Charleston
(207 Rutledge Avenue - 843 937-0930) This former barber shop location has become a hot spot for Southern Cuisine in Historic Charleston; this is down home grub with a New South twist; pricing is very fair and food is quite good; featured in many well-known publications including the Atlanta Journal Constitution, New York Times, Charleston Post and Courier, and Travel and Leisure; visit their web site at www.hominygrill.com; constantly changing menu often features a Friday Night Fish Fry, Shrimp Creole, Soft Shell Crab, Country Style Pork Ribs, Brunswick Stew, and Fried Green Tomatoes; the night we visited recently was highlighted by a delicious Fried Chicken with Spiced Peach Gravy, meaty Crab Cakes, soulful Collard Greens, authentic SC Hoppin' John, Baked Cheese Grits, and an outstanding Sweet Tea; open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Monday - Friday; Brunch is also offered on Saturday and Sunday; don't forget to pick up one of their very attractive Hominy Grill T-Shirts on the way out!

Hot Fish Club - Murrell's Inlet
(4911 Business 17, 29576 - 843 357-9175)

Inlet Crab House & Raw Bar - Murrells Inlet
(Business 17 - 843 651-8452) A local’s favorite; one of only a handful of area restaurants actually serving local catch; award winning She Crab Soup; off the wall appetizer is the Crab Pizza Dip; good Po Boys and above average sweet tea.

JB's Smokeshack - Johns Island (Added September, 2005)
(3406 3406 Maybank Hwy; 843 557-0426) 21-item buffet highlighted by slow smoked pork and chicken cooked over apple wood; open Wednesday - Saturday 11 am - 8:30 pm.

Jack’s Cosmic Dogs – Mt. Pleasant
(2805 Highway 17 North @ Highway 41 - 843 884-7677) Open 11 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week; featured in Southern Living magazine in 2000; “cruise over to Jack’s and travel back to your future;” Hot Dogs, as you may have guessed, are the specialty here; choices include names like the Earth Dog, Astro Dog, Krypto Kraut, Omega Dog, and Galaxy Dog; an unusual offering is the one and only Cosmic Dog, served up with Blue Cheese Slaw & Sweet Potato Mustard; yummy! Jack’s uses nothing but Boar’s Head premium all-beef hot dogs; other dining options are Old Dominion Draft Root Beer, Zapp’s Potato Chips (the best!), and Eskimo Pie brand Ice Cream; BBQ, Meatloaf, and Buffalo Chicken strips are also available; check this unique joint out!!!

Jestine's Kitchen - Charleston
(251 Meeting Street - 843 722-7224) Named for Jestine Matthews, who died in 1997 at the age of 112! Southern food with lots of soul; Closed on Mondays; food includes crab & corn soup, fried green tomatoes, pecan fried whiting, crispy fried okra, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese and Coca Cola cake; unusual meat loaf sandwich is also offered; daily lunch specials are fantastic: BBQ Chicken, Gumbo, Shrimp and Grits, etc.

John D. Hite & Son - West Columbia
(240 Dreher Road, 29169 - 803 794-4120)

JoMars - Lancaster (Added March, 2009)
(278 Hwy. 9 Bypass East, 29720; 803 286-6482)

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale - Charleston
(75 ½ Wentworth St - 843 577-2877) Fresh, affordable Mexican food in a rather eclectic environment; a popular with college kids at the College of Charleston; choose from Bean, Chicken, Steak, or Sausage; Quesadillas are also featured on the limited menu; wash it all down with a locally brewed Palmetto Amber Ale. Open for Lunch and Dinner, 7 days a week.

Kingsman Restaurant – Cayce (Added March, 2009)
(936 Axtell Dr; 803 796-8622) Grab a pimento cheese burger.

Lafayette's - Georgetown (Added March, 2004)
(532 Church Street, 29440 - 843 546-5033)

Little Pig's Barbecue of Anderson - Anderson
(1401 N. Main Street - 864 226-7388)

Lone Star Barbecue and Mercantile - Santee (Added March, 2009)
(2212 State Park Rd, 29142; 803 854-2000, Fax: 803 854-5126)

Luvan's Old South Restaurant - Garden City
(843 651-2102) Located behind the Garden Lakes Plaza, just off Highway 17 Business; open for dinner 7 days a week; more limited hours during the off-season; tucked away from the nearby hustle and bustle of the touristy Grand Strand, this place is nothing short of an oasis; nondescript exterior of white cinder block down a gravel road; this is a popular dinner spot for locals and tourists who have been fortunate enough to locate this out of the way fish camp; a favorite of Murrells Inlet resident and gumshoe author Mickey Spillane; ten times better and about half the price of the countless Calabash style seafood emporiums in the Myrtle Beach area; fried fish rules here as well ... but Luvan's represents a triumph of quality over mass quantity; portions are plenty generous and everything is good - from the sweet tea to the fresh cole slaw to the delicious onion laced hush puppies; the Seafood Platter is a bargain at just $13.00; this platter, which includes oysters, flounder, scallops, local shrimp, and deviled crab, is also available in a smaller portion for $11; highly recommended ... if you can find it; call them at 843 651-2102 for directions and exact hours of operation.

McCabe’s Bar B Q - Manning (Added March, 2009)
(480 North Brooks St, 29102; 803 435-2833)

Magnolia's - Charleston
(185 E Bay St - 843 577-7771) This is an upscale restaurant but worthy of mention because of the unique approach to Southern cuisine; "Uptown - Down South" is the slogan here; choices include Grits Cakes with Tasso gravy, Blackened Green Tomatoes, and an excellent Veal Meatloaf with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom gravy and Tobacco Onions; Chef Donald Barickman has even created a "Down Home Egg Roll" incorporating collard greens and peach chutney; most dinner entrees are in the $20 range – and worth it! Highly recommended.

The Market - Columbia

Martha Lou's Kitchen - Charleston
(1068 Morrison Drive - 843 577-9583) Outstanding Southern fare, prepared fresh daily; the Fried Pork Chops here are nearly legendary.

Matthew's Soul Food (aka "The Food Depot") - Myrtle Beach
(1101 10th Avenue North - 843 444-0710) This top secret soul food joint is cleverly disguised as a gas station (look for the Coastal sign) near the old downtown business district of Myrtle Beach; owned and operated by Matthew and Albertha Campbell; this family run business has been quietly operating since 1992; tourists may not know about this eatery ... but the locals certainly do; all they have to do is follow their nose; menu fixtures at Matthew's include savory items such as meaty pork chops, crispy fried fish, and mouth watering fried fowl; we recommend any of the daily lunch specials, a bargain at around $5; don't miss the tender baked chicken on Tuesday, smothered pork chops on Thursday, or the tangy BBQ chicken on Friday; your choice of sides often includes pig-seasoned pinto beans, rich macaroni and cheese or good old collard greens; all specials come with rice and brown gravy and fresh baked cornbread; breakfast here is a downright steal - just $2.09 for the special including two eggs any style, grits, toast or biscuit and bacon or sausage; open Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 6 pm; Saturdays 7 am - 5:30 pm; closed on Sundays.

Maurice's Piggy Park - Columbia
(1601 Charleston Highway - 803 796-0220) One of the South’s true BBQ Meccas; People Magazine once rated Maurice’s “the best all-in-one BBQ restaurant in the US; they use an extremely lean BBQ topped with their own delicious mustard based sauce (Carolina Gold!); you will very rarely find any chunks of fat and gristle in your sandwich; this is swine served up with TLC; highly recommended; good sweet tea to boot! Maurice’s BBQ is available via mail order (The Flying Pig Express) by calling 1 800-Maurice or online at www.mauricesbbq.com.

Melvin's Bar B Que - Charleston (Added September, 2005)
(538 Folly Rd or 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd) Two locations; hand pulled BBQ pork, Carolina hash, hand-dipped onion rings; open Monday - Saturday 11 am - 9 pm.

Meyer’s BBQ - Blythewood (Added March, 2009)
(10324 Wilson Blvd, 29016; 803 754-7400)

Midway BBQ - Buffalo (Added June, 2004)
(811 Main Street, 29321; 864 427-4047) Beef hash and chicken stew shine here.

Mill Pond Restaurant - Rembert
(84 Boykin Mill Road - 803 424-0261)

Miller's Bread Basket - Blackville (Added March, 2004)
(483 Main Street, 29817 - 803 284-3117)

Moe's Chicken - Bennettsville (Added May, 2002)
(216 Broad Street, 29512 - 843 479-7868) Highly recommended fried chicken joint; thanks to our friends at Surfside (SC)  Realty Company for pointing this one out to us; nothing fancy, just good eats; take that, Colonel Sanders!

Momma Brown's - Mount Pleasant
(1471 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, 29464 - 843 849-8802)

Momma Brown's Barbecue - Charleston (Added September, 2005)
(1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd; 843 849-8802) Buffet (all you can eat) offers up pork BBQ, fried chicken, homestyle veggies, and more; lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday; lunch only on Sunday; closed Monday.

Mom's - Port Royal

Moree's BBQ - Andrews
(Hwy 527 - 803 221-5643)

Mr. B's Country Kitchen - Lydia (Added March, 2004)
(964 West Lydia Highway, 29079 - 843 332-5560)

Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe - Columbia (Added February, 2004)
(2001-A Greene Street; 803 254-7828) In business since 1995, they refer to themselves as an "American bistro with Southern flair;" dinner menu is highlighted by Pecan Crab Cakes, Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Ketchup, and Grits with Blackened Shrimp or Fried Oysters; visit their fine web home at www.mrfriendlys.com.

Mrs. Burgess - Buffalo

Nibel's Restaurant - Surfside Beach
(11 South Ocean Boulevard - 843 238-5080) Located on Surfside Pier, Nibel's has a great name and offers a fine view of the breakers along the Atlantic shore; casual atmosphere with many diners wearing wet bathing suits and flip flops; service is friendly and snappy ... a good combination!; they open at 6:30 am for breakfast during the summer months; breakfasts here are consistently solid with special mention given to the fresh brewed carafes of coffee, oversized pancakes, and big crispy strips of bacon; lunch and dinner here are also above average; fresh local seafood is always a good choice; cash or traveler's checks only ... no credit cards; don't fret, there is an ATM at the small convenience store just to the front of the Surfside Pier's parking lot.

O'Haras Restaurant - Mullins (Added February, 2002)
(123 East Wine Street, 29574 - 843 464-7287) Buffet lunch Monday - Friday. Prime rib and shrimp buffet Friday - Saturday nights. Excellent Southern home style food with the best home cooked dessert bar you will ever walk up to. Owner & Operator: Jo Sanders.

Old McDonald’s Fish Camp - North Augusta (Added March, 2009)
(355 Currytown Rd, 29860; 803 279-3305)

Old Post Office - Edisto Island (Added February, 2004)
(1442 SC Highway 174; 843 869-2339) Open Monday - Saturday for dinner only; housed in the island's former post office with great views of Lowcountry creeks and marshes; relaxed atmosphere with gourmet cuisine; entrees run from $18-$24; signature dishes include shrimp and grits and what Chef Phillip Bardin calls his "fussed over pork chop."  

Old House Cafe - Walterboro (Added March, 2004)
(1274 Bells Highway, 29485 - 843 539-2614)

Palace - Columbia
(1404 Gervais Street, 29201 - 803 251-0255)

Pappy's - Hanahan [Photo]
(5804 Carolyn Street - 843 554-7447) Popular meat and three diner.

Pat's - Aiken
(205 Richland Avenue West, 29801 - 864 648-1028)

Pavilion Restaurant & Coots Lounge - Edisto Island
(102 Palmetto Boulevard - 843 869-3061)

Pawley’s Island Tavern - Pawley's Island
(10635 Ocena Highway, 29585 - 843 237-8465) formerly known as the Island Country Store; located near the world famous Pawley’s Island Hammock Shops; rustic island setting includes a feisty parrot named Oliver, who often speaks to the diners; no frills here … but the ladies in the kitchen know a thing or two about soulful cuisine; go for the daily lunch special, which typically features a meat, 2-3 vegetables, bread and dessert at a bargain price.

Pepper's Porch - Bluffton (Added May, 2005)
(1255 May River Road; 843 757-2295) Rustic barnlike setting; fried oysters; cornbread; shrimp and grits; homemade desserts; try the unusual sampler tray they call "the can't choose platter." It includes deviled eggs, broiled scallops wrapped in bacon, fired green tomatoes, and fried pickles.

The Pig N Chicken - Garden City
(3010 Highway 17 South - 843 357-0989) Find their web site at www.pignchicken.com; serving BBQ pork and chicken, ribs and fish; choose from 3 different BBQ sauces (Tomato based, Vinegar based, or Mustard based); Strawberry Shortcake or Banana Pudding for dessert.  Owner Tommy Starling: "Our recipes are based on my father's recipes from the original Pig-N-Chicken Restaurants in Fayetteville, NC.  There used to be 13 locations. My father sold all the locations to retire and move to Myrtle Beach, SC. Out of boredom, a new Pig-N-Chicken was formed in nearby Garden City, SC. We pride ourselves on serving the North Carolina style of BBQ."

Poogan’s Porch - Charleston (Added March, 2009)
(72 Queen St, 29401; 843 577-2337) www.poogansporch.com.

Po Pigs Bo-B-Q - Edisto Island (Added May, 2002)
(2410 Highway 174, 29438 - 843 869-9007)

RW Woods - Nixon's Crossroads (Added March, 2002)
Good hot dogs; a locals hangout; recommended by Dixie Diner Carolyn Pratt in North Myrtle Beach.

Race Track Kitchen – Aiken (Added March, 2009)
(20 Mead Avenue; 803 641-9628) Popular breakfast joint.

Radd Dew’s BBQ – Conway
(3430 Highway 701 South, 29527 - 843 397-3453) Only open on weekends.

Richard's BBQ - Loris
(3944 Main Street - 843 756-3090) Good vinegar based pork BBQ plates often served with hash over rice. Daily buffet is always a good choice. Nothing fancy here ... just solid southern grub, day in and day out!

Robertson's Cafeteria - Charleston

Rockaway Athletic Club - Columbia (Added March, 2009)
(2719 Rosewood Dr, 29201; 803 256-1075)

Russell's - Murrell's Inlet
(Business 17 - 843 651-0553) Fresh local seafood in South Carolina’s seafood capital; residents seem to prefer Russell’s to some of the other, more touristy eateries on the inlet; that alone speaks volumes.

Sara J's - Garden City
(843 651-1657)

Sarah's Kitchen - Greenville (Added May, 2005)
(3214 Augusta Rd; 864 299-5772)

Scott’s Variety Store - Hemingway (Added March, 2009)
(Hwy 261, 29554; 843 558-9927) Whole hog pork BBQ.

Sea Biscuit Café – Isle of Palms
(21 J.C. Long Boulevard – 843 886-4079) Tuesday – Friday, 6:30 am – 2 pm; Weekends 7:30 am to 1 pm; Most famous for their hearty breakfasts; homemade corned beef hash.

Sea Captain's House - Myrtle Beach
(3002 North Ocean Boulevard, 29577 - 843 448-8082) Consistently voted one of the best seafood eateries in the South by the readers of Southern Living; it is not cheap here, and you can expect to wait in the summertime.

Seewee Restaurant – Awendaw
(4808 Highway 17 North – 843 928-3609) Open for Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Saturday; also serves Breakfast on Saturday. According to the menu, the name Seewee came from an Indian tribe in the Awendaw area. The Seewee was built as a General Store in the early 1920’s. Seafood and home cooking are the focus. Start your meal with a Crab Salad or a bowl of She Crab Soup, a South Carolina treasure. Specials include Roast Pork Loin, Chicken Breast (Fried or Grilled), Pork Chops and Country Fried Steak. The reasonably priced specials come with your choice of three sides, highlighted by Butter Beans, Fried Green Tomatoes (hard to find in SC!), Fried Okra, Steamed Squash, Collard Greens, and Sweet Potato Casserole. Desserts are made fresh daily. Major credit cards are accepted; recommended!

Sgt. White's Diner - Beaufort
(1908 Boundary Street, 29902 - 843 522-2029)

Shealy's BBQ House - Leesville
(340 East Columbia Avenue, 29070 - 803 532-8135)

Shrimp Shack - St. Helena Island
(1929 Sea Island Parkway - 803 838-2962) The owners have been shrimping professionally since 1945; their boats continue to supply the Shack with some of the best shrimp along the SC coast; rustic setting only adds to the experience.

Shuler's B-B-Que - Latta (Added February, 2002)
(419 Highway 38 West, 29565 - 843 752-4700) Excellent all around pork and chicken BBQ. Thursday - Saturday, Opens at 4:00.

Skeet's Barbeque – Darlington (Added February, 2002)
(116 North Charleston Road, 29540 – 843 393-7339) No frills BBQ buffet. Just some of the best vinegar based BBQ you will ever eat. Even if you don't like liver hash try theirs. Friday-Saturday, Opens at 5:00.

Skin Thrasher’s Hot Dogs – Anderson
(203 Hudgens St. – 864 225-9229) Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm.

Smokey Joe's - Spartanburg
(PO Box 2997 - 29304 - 803 579-3023)

SNOB (Slightly North of Broad) - Charleston (Added January, 2004)
(192 East Bay Street; 843 723-3424) www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com; high end Southern Cuisine done right in SC's most charming city.

Soby's New South Cuisine - Greenville (Added January, 2004)
www.sobys.com; great downtown hangout; check them out!

Somebody’s House – Hodges
(5200 Emerson Street – 864 374-7434) Tuesday – Friday for Lunch; Sunday Lunch from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Sticky Fingers – Charleston
(235 Meeting Street, 29401 - 843 853-7427) Perhaps the best BBQ ribs in the Low Country; child-friendly atmosphere.

Summerton Diner - Summerton
(32 Church Street, 29148 - 803 485-2010)

Sunset Grille - Hilton Head Island (Added March, 2009)
(43 Jenkins Island Rd, 29926; 843 689-6744)

Sweatman's BBQ - St. Georges
(Route 453 - 843 563-7574)

Thomas Café – Georgetown
(703 Front Street – 843 546-7776) Down-home diner atmosphere along the dock of a quaint port town; a locals favorite; this part of the country once was a thriving plantation area with rice and indigo as the primary crops; look for the traditional rice pilau dishes that Eddie Fesperman often offers at Thomas’; one such recipe is listed below:

• Chicken and Smoked Sausage Pilau

1 chicken
1 lb. smoked sausage
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced green pepper
2 cups raw rice
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

- Cut up one whole chicken and parboil until the meat pulls away from the bones. Discard bones, strain broth and set aside to cool. In a large pot, saute the sausage, onion, celery, and green pepper in a small amount of oil. Add the rice, thyme, red pepper, salt and pepper and saute 10 minutes or until rice is brown. Add pulled chicken meat and two cups of broth. Let simmer on low for 45 minutes.

Tomato Shed Cafe - Johns Island (Added February, 2004)
(842 Main Road; 843 559-9999) Highly regarded roadside cafe, bakery and produce market serving up soul food; they offer Tomato Pie, Squash Casserole, Collards, Mac and Cheese, and a lot more; the cafe operates it's own shrimp trawler, so don't overlook seafood specialties like their famous crab cakes and shrimp salad; homemade pies for dessert --- don't miss them; open Monday - Saturday from 11:30 am to 3 pm.

Turner Family Restaurant – Chesnee
(221 Alabama Ave. – 864 461-8815) Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Saturday; Lunch only on Sunday.

Wade’s Family Restaurant - Spartanburg (Added March, 2009)
(1000 N Pine St, 29303; 864 582-2800) www.eatatwades.com.

Wali’s Fish Supreme - Charleston (Added March, 2009)
(119 Spring St, 29403; 843 853-2517)

Warren's - Myrtle Beach (Added March, 2002)
(1108 3rd Avenue South Extension, 29577 - 843 448-3110) Country style buffet.

Websters Manor – Mullins (Added February, 2002)
(115 East James Street, 29574 – 843 464-9632) Buffet lunch. Opens around 10:30. Excellent Southern home style food. Owner & Operator: Ken & Anne McDonald.

Williamson's BBQ and Seafood - Marion
(101 Liberty Street - 843 423-7564) “Home Cooking at it’s Best”; check out the bountiful lunch buffet here; their Fried Chicken is some of the best you’ll find anywhere; they also have satellite locations in Nichols, SC and Chadbourn, NC.

Wreck, The – Mt. Pleasant (Added December, 2001)
(106 Haddrell Street – 843 884-0052); Lots of atmosphere at this hard to find dive (pardon the pun); screened porch, plastic patio chairs, etc; boiled peanuts are served as a starter; try the Fried Seafood Platter; cash and checks only - no credit cards!  I suggest you call for directions.

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