Next stop was North Myrtle Beach. Lots and Lots of choices. Restaurant row is what it's called. The first night we ate at Martinis. What a nice nice experience. The new owner greeted us and seated us. The server eventually came over but the wait was way too long. And so the night progressed....we waited and waited. Thankfully, the drinks were cold and the food was exceptionally good -- Steak Diane for me...yum. Repeat visit: Definitely.
Another good choice was Benitos also on the main drag. It reminded me of an old fashioned Italian pizzeria type place. The line was long and the place totally casual but the food was totally basic and the prices so low. Very typical of a place like this, the waiter was also a fun friendly guy. Repeat: YUP
35 miles south of Mytrle we found a really good small chain breakfast place called Eggs Up Grill. Crowded was not the word but they had an unbelievable seating method complete with headphones and lists. We were promised a 20 minute wait but in actuality it was over an hour. Once seated the service was so good and our breakfast was hot and tasty. My only complaint was the coffee was like dishwater -- very very weak. Otherwise, if you spot one of these places in SC be sure to stop. It was well worth the wait. Extensive menu, fresh ingredients, hot food, great service. YES YES YES
A big DO NOT GO was on the main drag in Cherry Grove. It was called: Crab Shack
Long wait, robot like "slam the food down" service, dark and dreary, dirty, food was crap and drinks totally horrible too. I cannot find one redeeming thing about this place. Totally BAD tourist. DO NOT GO...HORRIBLE.
My daughter said that her experience at Dick's was wonderful. Seafood so fresh and good service. Try that one too.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
It has been a long long hot hot summer.....
lots of traveling, entertaining grandkids and visiting friends.
Let's start with my visit to the mountains to see my friends, Chris and Cathy. We went to Hendersonville for dinner and ate at the Never Blue on the main drag. Although we had reservations, they were clueless when we got there but eventually seated us outside. Seats were pretty uncomfortable but we stole some cushions from neighboring chairs. This restaurant's menu was anattempt at a tapas theme. Drinks were just ok -- not as cold as they should have been in such warm weather.
I ordered the lamb which was nice but the peas that were served alongside the skewers were dry and shriveled like they were left out all night! Gross...when I mentioned this to the waitress, she agreed and kept on going. No repeat visit here.
Next visit was to Brevard. Love this little town. We stopped for lunch after walking the fun annual art fair. We had lunch at Hob Nob. Much to my amazement, we were served the freshest, most interesting salads we have had in a very long time. Mine was unbelieveable!! The dressing had a cantaloupe base and was LUSCIOUS!! My only criticism was that the waiters uniform was stained and dirty -- a real sore spot with me. So sad since he was exceptionally good. The laugh of the day was when a "well to do" southern lady who we were speaking with during lunch waved farewell to us and said, "It was so nice meeting REAL southern people....and you too honey (referring to me". Niiice.
Lastly we had drinks at the Grove Park Inn. Anyone in the area has got to stop there for a look. Naturally gorgeous with large rock walls, etc. I almost thought I was in Texas with everything built so BIG. Drink on the back patio was soo nice and relaxing.
Let's start with my visit to the mountains to see my friends, Chris and Cathy. We went to Hendersonville for dinner and ate at the Never Blue on the main drag. Although we had reservations, they were clueless when we got there but eventually seated us outside. Seats were pretty uncomfortable but we stole some cushions from neighboring chairs. This restaurant's menu was anattempt at a tapas theme. Drinks were just ok -- not as cold as they should have been in such warm weather.
I ordered the lamb which was nice but the peas that were served alongside the skewers were dry and shriveled like they were left out all night! Gross...when I mentioned this to the waitress, she agreed and kept on going. No repeat visit here.
Next visit was to Brevard. Love this little town. We stopped for lunch after walking the fun annual art fair. We had lunch at Hob Nob. Much to my amazement, we were served the freshest, most interesting salads we have had in a very long time. Mine was unbelieveable!! The dressing had a cantaloupe base and was LUSCIOUS!! My only criticism was that the waiters uniform was stained and dirty -- a real sore spot with me. So sad since he was exceptionally good. The laugh of the day was when a "well to do" southern lady who we were speaking with during lunch waved farewell to us and said, "It was so nice meeting REAL southern people....and you too honey (referring to me". Niiice.
Lastly we had drinks at the Grove Park Inn. Anyone in the area has got to stop there for a look. Naturally gorgeous with large rock walls, etc. I almost thought I was in Texas with everything built so BIG. Drink on the back patio was soo nice and relaxing.
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