Step Inside Shug’s Steakhouse In South Carolina For A Mouthwatering Meal You Won’t Soon Forget

Under the guise of the ever-present pandemic, food-centric road trips are now more popular than ever - after all, we now have more time on our hands than we sometimes know what to do with. The next time you're in search of a delicious destination to visit in South Carolina, gas up the car and head to Hartsville (population, 7,000), found in Darlington County.

It's here, in west Hartsville, that you'll find Shug's — an eatery that was first opened as a smokehouse.

But in the last couple of years, it's rebranded a bit from a BBQ smokehouse to a casual steakhouse.

Pull up a seat or scoot into a booth and prepare for a feast.

Whether you nosh on a variety of appetizers or you arrived with your appetite's A-game for a full entree', you're sure to find something on the diverse menu guaranteed to make your mouth water.

The appetizers are aplenty and include everything from pulled pork nachos to a seared beef filet served with steamed asparagus.

Or load up on potato skins or firecracker shrimp, among other choices on the starters menu.

If you're wondering what the inside of Shug's is like, then you'll love the casual vibe.

Modern decor and warm lighting here, combined with cozy seating options, make this one of the most popular restaurants in town.

Now branded as a steakhouse, Shug's offers seven char-grilled steaks from which to select.

They range from an eight ounce filet to a 16-ounce, slow cooked prime rib. Other choices include two sizes of ribeye, a New York strip, a hand-cut sirloin, and a sirloin hamburger steak.

But that's not all you'll find at Shugs.

The menu also includes other options from the farm besides beef.

Order chicken, brisket, baby back ribs, a pork chop, and more. By the time you leave Shug's, you're sure to be happy and full.

Ready to rev up the engine and trot on over to Hartsville for your next foodie road trip?

Shug's Steakhouse is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings.

The hours are currently listed as Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Shug's Steakhouse is a great foodie destination and perfect for a little road trip through South Carolina. Stay up to day with specials and more by following its Facebook page.