9 Unsuspecting Restaurants In South Carolina With Food So Good It Should Be Illegal

If there's one thing discerning tastebuds around the state have learned it's that when it comes to restaurants you simply can't judge a book (or eatery) by its cover. Here are nine of the best unsuspecting restaurants in South Carolina that prove just that. They may not look like much from the outside, but inside there's a surprisingly tasty world (or at least a plate) awaiting discovery. Check them out.

1. Wen Lily's Cafe and Gift Shop, Summerton

Summerton's Main Street is home to this hidden Palmetto State gem. Both a cafe and a gift shop, Wen Lily's is the perfect destination deli for a girls' day out. For more information, visit the Wen Lily's website. Address: 112 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148

2. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit, Charleston

For breakfast or lunch, a hot little biscuit from Callie's is all the rave. Stopping into Callie's is not unlike stumbling onto a quaint, super tiny bakery in Manhattan where every available space is used. You'll agree when you arrive at Callies and realize it's literally built in an enclosed walkway that used to run between a Charleston single house and a commercial building. There is a second Charleston location in City Market. For more information, visit the Callie's Hot Little Biscuit website. Address: 476 1/2 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 Address: 188 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

3. No Name Deli, Columbia

One of the most unassuming restaurants in South Carolina is located in the heart of everything on the corner of Marion and Elmwood Streets. No Name Deli has a Greek salad some say is the most authentic available outside of the Mediterranean. Soups and sandwiches round out the fare on the menu at this unassuming spot in the Capital City. For more information, visit the No Name Deli website. Address: 2042 Marion St, Columbia, SC 29201.

4. Fiddlers Seafood, Ridgeland

Big things come in small town packages and that's definitely true of Fiddlers Seafood. The fish is fresh and the food is delish. Try the Lowcounty Boil (above) or lock your chops on a fish sandwich.

You just can't go wrong at Fiddlers. For more information, visit the Fiddlers Seafood website. Address: 7738 W Main St, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

5. Cyclone Drive-In, Chester

The Cyclone opened in Chester in 1976. Over 45 years later, they're still dishing up food that keeps 'em coming back for more. You'll find some Greek favorites on the menu, like this Chicken Athena shown here. For more information, visit the Cyclone Drive-In Facebook page. Address: 249 Columbia St, Chester, SC 29706

6. Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken, Hartsville

Folks in Hartsville will admit the nicest thing about the outside of Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken is the cool neon sign. But don't let the building fool you into passing this one by. Inside, there's a (honey) fried chicken experience everyone should have multiple times in their life. For more information, visit the Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken website. Address: 514 S 5th St, Hartsville, SC 29550

7. Donzelle's Restaurant, Conway

Donzelle's Restaurant first opened in 1962 and it plates up a hearty country breakfast, all at a reasonable price! This may be one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in South Carolina. Check them out in Conway asap! For more information, visit the Donzelle's Restaurant Facebook page. Address: 1703 Main St, Conway, SC 29526

8. Eddie's Italian Restaurant, Longs

Eddie's is located along busy SC-9 so it could be easy to miss them in the small plaza where they're located. If you love Italian, for the real thing you have to visit Eddie's. For more information, visit the Eddie's Facebook page. Address: 82 Cloverleaf Dr Unit 101 Longs, SC 29568

9. Castillo's Pizzeria, Walterboro

Just look at that slice of pizza. That pretty much says it all. Located in the heart of the town of Walterboro known for its stellar antiquing opportunities, Castillo's Pizzeria doles out pies that are to die for. For more information, visit the Castillo's Pizzeria website. Address: 334 E Washington St, Walterboro, SC 29488

Food, fun, and fellowship make for a great dining experience and so does discovering a new hidden favorite place to eat. Have you tried any of the best unsuspecting restaurants in South Carolina yet? We'd love to hear all about your experience in our comments!

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