Merri’s Guidebook for "You'll Lake it Here!"
Food scene
Great food! Outdoor dining in the park cafe style next door. Get the nachos!
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Hoof And Hound
113 W Carolina AveGreat food! Outdoor dining in the park cafe style next door. Get the nachos!
Crema Coffee Bar
136 W Carolina AveGreat coffee and lunch specials! Shop local!
Old school diner ironically named "Carolina Lunch" that only served breakfast for decades! They now actually serve lunch too! Come as you are, but don't plan to eat alone. You won't be a stranger for long!
Carolina Lunch
155 W Carolina AveOld school diner ironically named "Carolina Lunch" that only served breakfast for decades! They now actually serve lunch too! Come as you are, but don't plan to eat alone. You won't be a stranger for long!
Local favorite burger joint that's been around since my Papa was young! And nothing has changed there since he was young. Tip: A 1/2 or whole "hot" is a burger patty on white bread with brown gravy. They are so goooood! Come as you are! Everyone is friendly!
Ruth's Drive In
659 W Carolina AveLocal favorite burger joint that's been around since my Papa was young! And nothing has changed there since he was young. Tip: A 1/2 or whole "hot" is a burger patty on white bread with brown gravy. They are so goooood! Come as you are! Everyone is friendly!
Upscale local dining with chef specials and menu selections. If you are a foodie, this is your place! Reservations recommended during holidays and prom season.
Black Creek Bistro
110 W Pinewood AveUpscale local dining with chef specials and menu selections. If you are a foodie, this is your place! Reservations recommended during holidays and prom season.
Not really for seafood...Go on Sunday for the highly recommended local favorite southern country buffet. Eat in or take out. The line is always long, but it moves fast so come on in. A bit further out but worth it!
Mr. B's Seafood
964 W Lydia HwyNot really for seafood...Go on Sunday for the highly recommended local favorite southern country buffet. Eat in or take out. The line is always long, but it moves fast so come on in. A bit further out but worth it!
Low key BBQ joint that been around forever. Ribs, BBQ, and southern country buffet food at very reasonable prices. Open Thursday night through Sunday lunch. Super sweet tea with crushed ice is the best!
Westwood BBQ
604 W Bobo Newsom HwyLow key BBQ joint that been around forever. Ribs, BBQ, and southern country buffet food at very reasonable prices. Open Thursday night through Sunday lunch. Super sweet tea with crushed ice is the best!
Favorite local steakhouse with much more! Owned by the same Family as Mr. B's and they know how to cook! Casual atmosphere and good prices. The food is great!
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Shug's Steakhouse
2404 Kelleytown RdFavorite local steakhouse with much more! Owned by the same Family as Mr. B's and they know how to cook! Casual atmosphere and good prices. The food is great!
It's the only Yogi Bear franchise left and a local favorite. The chicken batter has a bit of honey in it. Many people in our town won't eat chicken from anywhere else! The building is old but the people are friendly! Tip: The drive through is for call in orders only so go on in if you didn't call ahead. Worth a try!
Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken
514 S 5th StIt's the only Yogi Bear franchise left and a local favorite. The chicken batter has a bit of honey in it. Many people in our town won't eat chicken from anywhere else! The building is old but the people are friendly! Tip: The drive through is for call in orders only so go on in if you didn't call ahead. Worth a try!
Let Chef Willie and host Leigh Ann treat you tonight! The pork chops or shrimp and grits are my personal favorites, but don't leave without some of Willie's famous chocolate cobbler! Better dining with reasonable prices and casual attire. Indoor dining, covered patio dining or call ahead and pick up at their drive through! The bar here is a great place to wind down away from the party scene. Fun fact: The building was a pharmacy 30 years ago which is how they ended up with a drive through window! This couple has been serving Hartsville with great food for over 30 years. Before opening Bizzels, they catered for the local country club.
Bizzell's Food & Spirits
137 E Carolina AveLet Chef Willie and host Leigh Ann treat you tonight! The pork chops or shrimp and grits are my personal favorites, but don't leave without some of Willie's famous chocolate cobbler! Better dining with reasonable prices and casual attire. Indoor dining, covered patio dining or call ahead and pick up at their drive through! The bar here is a great place to wind down away from the party scene. Fun fact: The building was a pharmacy 30 years ago which is how they ended up with a drive through window! This couple has been serving Hartsville with great food for over 30 years. Before opening Bizzels, they catered for the local country club.
Bowthai Cuisine
150 E Carolina AveAwesome local Thai cuisine! We love this place!
Nueva Villa
403 S 5th StThe best Mexican food in town! Fun atmosphere!
Japanese cuisine with menu ordering. The food is good, but they close for a month or more a couple of times a year to travel overseas and visit family. Call or check facebook to be sure they are open.
Fuji Express
902 S 5th StJapanese cuisine with menu ordering. The food is good, but they close for a month or more a couple of times a year to travel overseas and visit family. Call or check facebook to be sure they are open.
Winn Buffet
1423 Retail RowChinese cuisine buffet style.
Wings, deli sandwiches and burgers with a small bar in the back. Their homemade potato chips are great!
Wingz & Ale
500 S 5th StWings, deli sandwiches and burgers with a small bar in the back. Their homemade potato chips are great!
Menu ordering Sushi and Chinese food. More authentic than the American style buffet places.
Golden Dragon II
111 S 4th StMenu ordering Sushi and Chinese food. More authentic than the American style buffet places.
Exploring Nature
Historic gardens maintained by Coker University along Black Creek perfect for nature lovers. Trails, hiking, picnics, bird watching, and seasonal events.
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Kalmia Gardens
1624 W Carolina AveHistoric gardens maintained by Coker University along Black Creek perfect for nature lovers. Trails, hiking, picnics, bird watching, and seasonal events.
Local Flair and Flavor
Local peach farm with home made goodies and local souvenirs. "Bigs" restaurant in back has a selection of pre-made dinners you can pop in the oven. Or you can dine in or carry out from the restaurant. Fun museum on property as well to walk through. Pick your own fruit offered in season.
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Mcleod Farms Roadside Market and Pumpkin Patch
29247 SC-151Local peach farm with home made goodies and local souvenirs. "Bigs" restaurant in back has a selection of pre-made dinners you can pop in the oven. Or you can dine in or carry out from the restaurant. Fun museum on property as well to walk through. Pick your own fruit offered in season.
History Buffs
Learn about the history of Hartsville and see exhibits from South Carolina.
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Hartsville Museum
222 N 5th StLearn about the history of Hartsville and see exhibits from South Carolina.
Night Life
Karaoke and live music, drinks, and food. Old double wide trailer turned into restaurant and bar that packs a crowd every weekend! Come as you are and enjoy the party!
J Michael's Bar & Grill
636 Poole StKaraoke and live music, drinks, and food. Old double wide trailer turned into restaurant and bar that packs a crowd every weekend! Come as you are and enjoy the party!
Temporarily closed - relocating to the old train depot. The new name will be "The Station" with the same vibe - just new location...Awesome local hangout with mellow live music, drinks, and really good food! A more mellow casual crowd and a retro vibe.
Retrofit sip-n-seat
152 E Mantissa RowTemporarily closed - relocating to the old train depot. The new name will be "The Station" with the same vibe - just new location...Awesome local hangout with mellow live music, drinks, and really good food! A more mellow casual crowd and a retro vibe.
Shopping for Essentials
Dollar General
1563 Lakeview BlvdThe nearest Dollar General to the cottage.
Dollar Tree
1122 N 5th StThe nearest Dollar Tree to the cottage.
Walmart Supercenter
1150 S 4th StThe nearest Walmart to the cottage.
The nearest grocery store to the cottage. Not a huge store, but adequate unless you need specialty food items. They still have bag boys who take your to the car and load them for you!
IGA Food Center
1202 N 5th StThe nearest grocery store to the cottage. Not a huge store, but adequate unless you need specialty food items. They still have bag boys who take your to the car and load them for you!
First class butcher also offering delicious daily specials for ready to cook or pre-cooked family meals to go. Call to order the special for the day or stop in and grab something from their freezer section for a super easy great meal at home!
Block and Vino
215 N 5th StFirst class butcher also offering delicious daily specials for ready to cook or pre-cooked family meals to go. Call to order the special for the day or stop in and grab something from their freezer section for a super easy great meal at home!
Great meat selection and close to the cottage - located behind McLeod Farms Roadside market (listed above in Local Flair and Flavor). They also offer restaurant style dining in and outdoor dining from the menu. Everything is good here!
Bigs Meats & More
29241 SC-151Great meat selection and close to the cottage - located behind McLeod Farms Roadside market (listed above in Local Flair and Flavor). They also offer restaurant style dining in and outdoor dining from the menu. Everything is good here!
All the beer and wine options that you can't find at Walmart or a grocery store. If you like beer or wine, they'll have something you'll love!
Vintage Craft Beer and Wine Boutique
109 E College AveAll the beer and wine options that you can't find at Walmart or a grocery store. If you like beer or wine, they'll have something you'll love!