Grits & Groceries Is A South Carolina Restaurant That’s In The Middle Of Nowhere, But Worth The Drive

Belton may not be your idea of a vacation destination; it's got under 4,500 residents and isn't near any of South Carolina's big tourist centers. Hiding in this tiny little southern town is a true gem, Grits & Groceries. The small restaurant serves food so good it's literally put Belton on the map after features in The New York Times and on The Food Network.

Grits & Groceries is a popular spot for southern food in South Carolina. The atmosphere is so homey, and you'll feel like you're in a southern grandma's dining room.

The restaurant's owners are a husband and wife team who are also the head chefs. The menu is simple, but everything on it is delicious, so you may still have some trouble deciding what to get.

No southern meal is complete without pimento cheese. Perhaps Grits & Groceries's most famous item is the Palmetto Burger, a pimento cheese-covered hamburger. The Palmetto Burger has as much cheese as it does burger...yum.

The restaurant has both an indoor dining area and outdoor patio seating. There's even a newly-built event barn that can hold larger crowds.

They've got a regular lunch menu and also have an ever-changing set of weekly specials, so you'll never get bored of what's being served.

The newly-expanded outdoor seating area is great for concerts, and Grits & Groceries regularly hosts local musicians.

Incredibly, all of their ingredients are sourced from within 100 miles of the restaurant, so you know they're fresh. If they aren't able to find local ingredients, the chefs change the menu.

Don't forget dessert! The fried pies at Grits & Groceries in South Carolina are made the old-fashioned way, with lard, so they are extra tasty and flaky.

For a menu, hours, and more information, check out their website!