Encompassing five counties and dozens of small cities and towns, South Carolina’s Old 96 District is an ideal road trip destination for foodies. From farm-to-table fine dining to road side dives and national barbecue festivals, there is something to tantalize every taste bud.
For Lovers of Diners and Dives
Wilson’s Curb Market in Clinton serves up nostalgia on a plate every Monday through Friday with juicy chili burgers, onion rings, and glass-bottled beverages. You also won’t want to miss the fish fry of the day at Mount Carmel Café in Mount Carmel, or the seasonal donuts that are as big as your face at Mama’s Sweet Shoppe in Due West. From old school ice cream parlors to fresh local peach stands, the Old 96 District is home to all the Southern hospitality and comfort food you miss and love.
For Barbecue Aficionados
You can’t go through the Old 96 District without trying real South Carolina barbecue! Visit the annual Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned barbecue competition each July in Greenwood, during the Festival of Discovery. For year-round championship-quality barbecue, head to Fat Daddy’s BBQ in Greenwood, and don’t forget to try the famous Carolina barbecue hash!
For Fine Dining Connoisseurs
Owned by 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Erica Trudy McCier, Indigenous Underground in Abbeville serves up soul food with a twist, such as gator and grits, in an upscale and trendy environment. For a white-tablecloth dinner, check out Cambridge Chophouse at Inn on the Square or Montague’s Restaurant in Greenwood. Dine in a beautiful Victorian home-turned-restaurant at the Old Edgefield Grille in Edgefield.
It’s time to sink your teeth into South Carolina’s Old 96 District. Plan your visit today at VisitOld96sc.com.
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