Kristina’s Guide to Lake Hartwell
Food scene
Peace of Pie on Hartwell
17016 South Carolina 11Great pizza, awesome service. Try a dessert pizza!
Hold onto your hats. This BBQ is off the chain. This place isn't open every day so make sure you call ahead. And for the luv - order the brisket!
24 locals recommend
The Spotted Pig BBQ
15491 SC-11Hold onto your hats. This BBQ is off the chain. This place isn't open every day so make sure you call ahead. And for the luv - order the brisket!
Drive up or boat up, Tilly's is a great place to grab a brew and a bite after a long day on the lake.
29 locals recommend
Tilly's Tiki Bar and Grill
1476 Harbor Light Marina RdDrive up or boat up, Tilly's is a great place to grab a brew and a bite after a long day on the lake.
Another great BBQ spot. This smokehouse has a full array of bbq meats and sides. Don't forget dessert.
Southern Appalachian Smokehouse
13675 Jones StreetAnother great BBQ spot. This smokehouse has a full array of bbq meats and sides. Don't forget dessert.
You haven't really had a loaded potato until you have been to Chery's. Build your own or try one of her signature boats.
Cheryl's Kitchen Potato Boat
272 Herring RoadYou haven't really had a loaded potato until you have been to Chery's. Build your own or try one of her signature boats.
Need something a little more fancy for a night out? J. Peters adds just a little extra class to dinner.
11 locals recommend
J Peters Grill & Bar
95 Owens DrNeed something a little more fancy for a night out? J. Peters adds just a little extra class to dinner.
Homemade bread, cookies, cakes, pies - need I say more? Have you really lived if you haven't tried the freshly made chicken salad on homemade sourdough with a slice of triple chocolate cake on the side?
23 locals recommend
211 Main Street Restaurant & Bakery
211 W Main StHomemade bread, cookies, cakes, pies - need I say more? Have you really lived if you haven't tried the freshly made chicken salad on homemade sourdough with a slice of triple chocolate cake on the side?
Vintage Cup
1240 E Main StNeed a cup of coffee? Strong? Come on down to the vintage cup!
Shopping
Get everything from produce, dairy, and frozen to cleaning supplies and medications. Definitely a one-stop shop for everything you might need.
12 locals recommend
Dollar General
642 E Fairplay BlvdGet everything from produce, dairy, and frozen to cleaning supplies and medications. Definitely a one-stop shop for everything you might need.
Only a 10-15 minute drive to this local favorite. Get all your groceries and get ready to grill.
10 locals recommend
Dill's Food City
12260 Augusta RdOnly a 10-15 minute drive to this local favorite. Get all your groceries and get ready to grill.
Food Lion
1085-D Old Clemson HwyFor a full-on grocery haul head to Food Lion in Seneca!
Sweet Water Wine & Spirits
17012 SC-11Closes at 7 pm - hurry up and head on over!
Franklin Package Store
74 Lauren DrOpen until 10 pm and only 10-15 minutes away.
Lavonia Antique Market
180 Lauren DrSightseeing
Launch your boat, go fishing, take a swim or have a picnic. The park is just around the corner.
22 locals recommend
Lake Hartwell State Park
19138 SC-11Launch your boat, go fishing, take a swim or have a picnic. The park is just around the corner.
Tallulah Falls
Tugaloo State Park Road
Tugaloo State Park RoadBoat Launch
Here is the entrance to the Port Bass Boat Ramp. Turn left onto Arrington Drive out of the driveway and it is about 10 houses down on your left side.
152 Arrington Dr
152 Arrington DriveHere is the entrance to the Port Bass Boat Ramp. Turn left onto Arrington Drive out of the driveway and it is about 10 houses down on your left side.