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Clark’s Restaurant & Tavern

Family owned since 1946 and known for excellent Southern Cuisine; aged prime rib, Angus steaks, our signature hand-cut rib eye, fresh seafood, famous baked and fried chicken, fresh vegetables, homemade casseroles and desserts, great salads, sandwiches, and traditional country breakfasts.  Features a full-service pub.

Location: 8920 Hwy 6, Santee
Hours: Sun – Thurs 6 am -9 pm; Fri & Sat 6 am-10 pm
Phone: (803) 854-2101

Smoke'Em Barbecue Joint

A new favorite! By repetitive request, recently opened by local caterer and chef, this is not your usual southern BBQ place.  Stepping it up a notch with Burnt Belly Ends, Smoked Mozzarella Caprese, fresh Wedge Salad, Brisket Tacos, Smoked Wings and Nashville Hot Chicken.  Don’t skip the BBQ Egg Rolls!   Specials and updates can be found on Smoke’Em Barbecue Joint Facebook page.

Location: 1713 Bridge Street, St. Matthews, SC
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm
Friday 11am-2pm
Sunday Buffet  11am-2pm
Phone: (803) 542-3860

Sweatman’s BBQ

A local favorite! This whole hog bar-b-que is cooked fresh every week. The whole hogs are cooked 12-14 hours each night over hot coals from oak and pecan trees prepared during the week. While cooking, they are continuously basted with Sweatman’s secret mustard-based sauce.

Location: 1427 Eutaw Road, Holly Hill.
Hours: Open Friday and Saturday only. 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Phone: (803) 496-1227

Captain’s Quarters

Seafood and variety restaurant located in the heart of Santee.  Enjoy shrimp and grits, fried seafood platter, and more!

Location: 9053 Hwy Six, Santee.
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
Phone: (803) 854-4695

Logan's Pizza House

“Good to the Last Slice”  Hand-tossed crust, homemade sauce and all the toppings!  Fresh pizza, salads, pasta, wings and more.  Dine-in, Pick-up or Delivery to Chapel Creek Villas (Santee National).

Located: 2713 Cleveland Street, Elloree
Hours: Open Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm.  Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm.  Sunday 3pm-8pm
Phone: (803) 897-2400

Lone Star BBQ, Tavern & Grille

Pitt-cooked pulled pork barbecue and all the southern sides.  Lunch and dinner buffet.  The servers are just as sweet as the tea.   Make sure to leave room for dessert!  Catering offered for all occasions. Social Hall for Private Parties.

Located: 2212 State Park Rd., Santee.
Hours: Open Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 8:30 pm.  Sunday 11 am – 3 pm.
Phone: (803) 854-2000

On Thursdays stop by The Lazy Pig. Bar open 11am – 8pm with limited menu.

Craig’s Place Deli

Craig’s Place Deli: New York-style deli featuring a variety of hot and cold sandwiches made with quality meats and cheeses and served by some of the nicest young people you’ll meet in Santee.  Enjoy sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts with a smile.

Located: Hwy 6, Santee.
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
Phone: (803) 854-4601

Santee Steak & Seafood

Raw Market for hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood.    Shrimp, Crab/Crab Legs, Oysters (in season), Fish, Salmon, NY Strip, Prime Rib, Ribeye

Located: 9135 Old Number Hwy 6, Santee.
Hours: Raw Market Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm.  Food Truck Wed-Sat.  Dine-in Restaurant
Phone: (803) 854-9483

Oasis Sports Bar & Grill

Oasis Sports Bar & Grill: Friendly, a local venue with good food and good times. Drinks, karaoke, pool tables, and more.

Located: 8101 Old Hwy Six (west), Santee.
Hours: Open Mon-Sat.
Phone: (803) 854-4321

Additional Local Favorites

9054 Old Hwy 6, Santee
Phone: 803-854-7015

Craft beer and axe throwing.
1128 Orangeburg Mall Circle, Orangeburg
Reserve a Lane
Phone: 803-937-6147

Tiki Bar and Bistro Open Wed thru Sat nights, 5 pm – until
Private Party Dining Available Mon & Tues  (Call Tommy 803-854-4148)
Phone: 803-854-3107

9134 Old Hwy 6, Santee
Phone: 803-854-9126

9645 Wash Davis Road, Summerton
Phone: 803-478-8165
9052 Hwy 6, Santee
Phone: 803-854-9060
18 Halter Court, Elloree
Phone: 803-826-6111

2708 Cleveland Street, Elloree
Phone: 803-897-2527

“Home of the Happy Crappie”
Off I-95, Exit 102, lakefront between Palmetto Shores & Santee Lakes Campground
5321 Dingle Pond Rd, Summerton, SC
Phone: 803- 478-3686