Grits and Groceries

Lunch! This means about 1hr10mins one way for me! …and is well worth the drive! Terri and Tammy manage the tightly tabled dining room, with a well choreographed gracefulness only experience and confidence allows, in a constantly ebbing and flowing stream of diners coming and going. The menu and specials change, making each visit a unique culinary adventure, which also never disappoints! I started with the fried chicken livers with pepper jelly. They were lightly breaded, with a mildly seasoned flour, as well as being tender and juicy. Then I had the New Orleans fried shrimp Po-​Boy, with a side of freshly sliced sweet potato fries. The Po-​Boy was stuffed to overflowing with shrimp and dressed with lettuce, pickle, tomato and a rich but mildly-​seasoned house dressing, perfectly complimenting the shrimp. The fries were shoestring, lightly fried and bursting with flavor. For desert, I had a slice of the house’s chocolate coconut cheesecake with a scoop of their house lemon buttermilk ice cream. Both were a perfectly decadent finish to a wonderful lunch. Awesomely outstanding!

Cracker Barrel on steroids! This place is the real deal. Family had breakfast sandwich, shrimp po boy, BLT, and shrimp and grits. Bar far the shrimp po boy was the best thing ordered. Shrimp fried perfectly and sauce wasn’t over bearing. My shrimp and grits were too salty for my palette.
Place isn’t anything fancy but charming! Must try their homemade ice creams! Sweet tea was good and I got a kick out of their praline bacon. Nothing «amazing» but still worth a try! Bet it would be awesome chopped up and made as a topping! Salads? Ice cream? Just sayin’

Good Lord the food here is fantastic! My best friend lives near here and brought my husband and I to try it out. We were so happy she did. We had to wait in a pretty long line to get in, but that’s always a good sign, so we didn’t mind. We tried their praline bacon first because I’ve never seen anything like that on menus where I live. It was so yummy! Crispy strips of bacon topped with honey and crushed pralines – whoa! I ordered the eggs Elizabeth– French bread topped with thin-​sliced ham, poached eggs & hollandaise. Everything about this dish was perfect. The hollandaise sauce was on-​point and the eggs were gently poached. I highly recommend trying this place. They have indoor and outdoor seating, the food is amazing and everyone is really friendly.

Came for the Saturday brunch. Upon arriving we were asked to sit at the outdoor pic-​nick table. We politely declined and the hostess told us that it would be a long wait. We were fine with this as long as we were able to sit inside. 20 minutes or so passed and she told us we would be sitting in the outdoor section. We again kindly declined and she told us that no more indoor seating would open. So we decided to buckle down and eat outside. After we sat down, the entire meal we repeatedly saw families walking inside to dine, with no problem. Not sure why this happened the way it did, but the food was expensive and not exactly the best breakfast food I have ever tasted. There were also lots of wasps flying around the outdoor area while we are. This combined with the smell of the accompanying barn next to the restaurant made for an all around unpleasant dining experience.
This place has a local following for some reason but I wouldn’t suggest bringing your family here if you plan on just dropping by. If you decide to make sure you get a seat inside.

This place is awesome! Great food and great service! We came for Saturday breakfast and really enjoyed it. Don’t worry about the wait; line moves fast and the food is quick too.

You must come here for some of the best food ever! Be warned that they do not take credit/​debit cards before heading out this way because you are no where near anything. That said, it is worth the trip, the wait in line, etc. because Heidi and Joe will make sure you are happy and well-​fed! Our fave dishes are the grits and grillades and the version of eggs benedict over hash browns with creamed spinach with a ½ dozen flash-​fried oysters to top it off. Hattie Mae’s tomato pie, praline bacon and their other appetizers are good enough to make a meal in themselves! And you will not find a better bread pudding (they make many different versions) anywhere! I wish I could afford to go more often — but if grillades are on the menu — I’m so there!

Not only is this the closest restaurant to my house, it happens to be the best breakfast I’ve had in SC. They have specialty breakfast plates; however, I haven’t tried them. Honestly, after eating their traditional breakfast plates, I don’t want to take a chance on ruining a visit there. I will say, I’ve heard they are phenomenal as well. Their cured ham is the best I’ve had, outside of my late grandmothers (who just happened to make the best country breakfast known to mankind). Their homemade sausage is a must, gravy as well. I will say their freshly grated, hi made hash browns are the best I’ve had… anywhere. I literally have cravings for their hash browns. I have finally tried their hamburger, it’s ok. Their tomato pie is good and their praline bacon should be illegal it’s so good. The negatives are the relatively small dining area, long lines (because their food is so good), they are not open at night or in certain days, and THEY DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!

Had a piece of fried chicken the size of my head with breakfast — great atmosphere, wonderful southern food, friendly staff. An all around great experience. Will be back!

I’ve heard a TON about this place and finally was able to find some time to head on out and check it out.
We arrived around 10:30 on a Sat and were seated intimidate.
Our drink and meal order was taken in no time flat.
So kudos to the amazingly quick and fast service, for this they easily get 5 stars.
We ordered for starters the Praline Bacon ($ 5) which was basically meat candy at it’s finest.
For the meal we ordered the Carolina Shrimp Gravy and Grits ($ 11.50)
Described as Shrimp in low country ham gravy, served with grits and homemade biscuit.
While I am pretty sure I’m bias on my shrimp and grits, living on the Gulf coast of MS and Louisiana so I know it’s not really fair of me to judge these shrimp and grits. But with that said, they were OK. I wasn’t thrilled with them but I’m sure it’s just because I’m expecting something totally different from a different area.
The ham gravy was a bit to watery for my liking which in turned made the grits underneath it all into a soup.
My fiancé ordered the Eggs Elizabeth ($ 10.50)
French bread slats, topped with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.
Eggs were cooked to perfection, french bread perfectly toasted and plenty of hollandaise sauce.
All and all it was a good meal. I can’t say that I would hype the place up as highly as many have to me. I do like the small town feel, the cozy environment and the locally sourced ingredients. But to me the food was just sort of middle of the road and not mind blowing.

Food is top notch. Inside is small, but there’s outdoor seating. The praline bacon? Gotta try it. It is out of the way, and they are cash only. Something to remember. No atm anywhere close, as far as I know. Their menu is on their website, as well as their hours. They are short.

Very delicious and tasty food in the middle of nowhere. Obviously this is not a place you just come across, so given the full room, there are a lot of people that seek out the delicious offerings from G&G. Today we had the meatloaf special, the red rooster special and the palmetto burger. All were great; moist meatloaf, perfectly fried chicken, flavorful grass-​fed beef. We wrapped up the meal with some Lemon Fig cake and the Bourbon Praline Bread Pudding, the latter of which was covered in carmel sauce. Needless to say, there wasn’t a bite of food left and four satisfied people who will definitely return again.

Visiting SC from Mass… family took us here for lunch. Atmosphere is pure southern charm. Service was great, food was definitely southern and delicous. The ham balls were to die for. We also had praline bacon for an appetizer which was delicious! Wish we lived closer because we would frequent this unique roadside restaurant again and again.

Wow! Grits & Groceries is a hidden gem. Walking inside is like stepping back in time to an old Southern store, the worn pine floors, beadboard walls and old shelving still in place reinforce that sense of history and welcome. The staff and owners are terrifically friendly and knowledgeable about the area and their terrific menu items, my friends and I asked a lot of questions before ordering and were given excellent suggestions for our meals. I highly recommend the Saturday brunch, come early and stay. My shrimp and grits entrée was … words fail me it was so good; perfectly sautéed shrimp with just the right spices. Sweet tea flows like water, my glass was never empty.
Dessert, you have to get dessert, even if you split it with your friends. Try the Coke cola chocolate cake, heaven!

Oh yeah! One of very few restaurants in the Clemson area worth returning to over and over again. I went for Saturday brunch with a group of friends and every food item ordered from the small but interesting menu was on point and attractively presented. My fried chicken was shatteringly crisp and the perfect counterpoint to rich grits, eggs and silky country gravy. The waitress kept our glasses full of lemonade and real watermelon juice. And the portions were right… I was in the middle of ordering dessert when I realized with dismay that I was so full, I wouldn’t be able to eat a single bite of it. Maybe next time, G&G.

Grits & Groceries is the true definition of what a quaint restaurant in the South should be. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is unique and the people are extraordinary.
The menu features various staples of Southern cuisine and doesn’t disappoint. They are known for their tomato pie and praline bacon, but you need to make sure you try the pimento cheese burger. The burger is very tasty and a meal in itself. The fries are just average, but doesn’t ruin the meal. Make sure to end your visit with some fresh made ice cream. The best flavor to try is banana bread with chocolate chunks.
The hospitality from the entire staff is second to none. At times it feels like you are at a five star restaurant because multiple people help service your table and everyone is very friendly. They even bring you free food off the menu to make sure you leave with a full stomach.
Make sure to bring cash, but don’t worry if you forget to do so because you can pay through an IOU. This place is definitely a throw back to a simpler time and a little slice of heaven off the beaten path. If you are passing through South Carolina on I-​85, make sure to budget some extra time to visit this hidden gem.

There is only one down-​side to the gem of a restaurant — it’s in the middle of nowhere. However, make it a destination trip some Friday or Saturday. The food is worth it.

After many references from others we made our way to G&G for lunch on Tuesday and were not disappointed. A couple of us had the New Orleans Chicken and Sausage Jamablya, one had the BLT and one had the open roast beef sandwich. Everything we had could be considered really good country cooking and the portions were plentiful.
You do need to get there early most days to avoid waiting. We will certainly be returning.

I am glad I made it out here before I left SC. G&G is definitely a local institution, and it was packed out the patio when I showed up at 11:30AM on a Saturday. I was seated on the communal picnic table in the front, and I really enjoyed chatting with my fellow Southern travelers. Also, service is quick and attentive
I sat down and got to checking out the offerings. The menu is fairly straight forward, but there is certainly something to satisfy everyone. Prices are a little steeper than most country diners, but they take care with the products they put out.
The famous tomato pie was pretty awesome. It was a bit soggier than I would have liked, but the cheese flavor was perfect with the fresh slices of tomato in the middle. The crust was also buttery as a biscuit, but still a bit crisp. It was my introduction to Southern tomato pie, and it was solid.
My shrimp and grits was definitely different than expected. The grits were runny and swimming in a soup-​like gravy, and there was not a touch of cheese in the dish. The shrimp were nice and plump, and there was plenty of country ham to go around. The best part was the gravy itself: rich and savory.
This will soon be on a TV food show, and the line will be never ending everyday up to closing time, so I would go SOON and check this local joint out. It is definitely a nice country drive, so make it a whole day event and enjoy what this area has to offer. Farm land, animals, and lots of country roads to get lost on.

Grits and Groceries is the cats meow! My family and I love to eat there especially on Saturday brunches and each time we have friends or relatives from out of town come in we always schedule a day for G&G. The desserts are like no other and the servings are always a heaping full. They even have summer supper clubs and the turn out is fascinating! Oyster roasts or pig roasts, cowboy suppers or bbq nites.
I always try to get praline bacon and sweet waffle or french toast. the crab cakes are wonderful and the fries are hand cut!
super friendly service and you are well taken care of!!! Not to mention its all fresh and the atmosphere is so inviting!

I’m obsessed with Grits and Groceries! I’ve seriously considered downgrading all of my reviews so Grits and Groceries remains as my only five star rating; that’s how strongly I feel about this place. Please don’t make me do that just to prove how much I love it!
I spent a few months in Greenville last year and made the trip to Saylors Crossing as many times as possible. Believe me, the super sweet servers started to recognize our family. EVERY SINGLE THING we ordered was incredible. If you have the chance, I highly recommend the Saturday brunch! Again, you absolutely can’t miss dessert! Order several and take them home for later!
I feel sorry for anyone I meet with any connections to South Carolina! I can’t contain myself and immediately launch into my spiel about Grits and Groceries and how they HAVE to go as soon as possible and tell their friends and family to go. Oh yes, all of our family received Grits and Groceries cookbooks for Christmas!