Formerly known long ago as “Puddin’ Swamp,” Turbeville is a tiny town in Clarendon County with less than 1,000 residents. Located between Columbia and Myrtle Beach, it became known in more recent years as a “speed trap” when a civil suit was brought against the town in 2016. The suit alleged that the town safety ordinances allowing traffic tickets to be written with higher fines than state traffic tickets and money from the citations to be kept by the town are illegal and should be repealed. And sitting right along that Highway 378 route is one of the most iconic restaurants in South Carolina, the Turbeville Chat n’ Chew, one of those places where the locals eat.

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This little diner has been serving home-cooked meals in the area since it opened in 1953.
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You can get really good grits there, among other things like bacon, sausage, and eggs for breakfast.
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Or for lunch, how about a delicious chicken salad sandwich …
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… or a great big salad?
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Or another sandwich option is a cheesy patty melt!
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Sometimes just a good, basic burger is what you crave. Look for the Hawaiian burger on the menu, though, if you want a bit of a different type of burger experience!
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Be sure and ask for the "home fries" for homemade French fries.
Or maybe you’d like to get a meat and three.
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The ribeye is a customer favorite, cooked to perfection.
There are daily specials, too, which you’ll find shared each day on The Chat n’ Chew Facebook page, which has more followers than the total number of residents living there! And that would be for several reasons.
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People who used to live in Turbeville continue to support the diner. Some guests drive a considerable number of miles to eat here. And before I-95 was built in 1957, the diner was on the main route between New York and Florida. The current owner, Bernard Blackmon, has met people all over the country who know of the Chat n’ Chew.
Customers are also drawn to the diner’s retro-style as it makes for an interesting adventure while traveling. The atmosphere inside is friendly and casual, the service is good, and the prices are very reasonable, further adding to its appeal.
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So the next time you’re on the way to the beach or if you’re looking for a cool, retro place to check out, head to the Turbeville Chat ‘n Chew. Just be especially mindful of your speed while driving! Visit the Chat N’ Chew Facebook page for more information.

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Turbeville Chat-N-Chew Restaurant, Turbeville, SC 29162, USA