Today I checked the oil and air pressure in the tires. then the wife and I took a ride to Santee S.C. to the Lone Star Barbeque and Mercantile.
Your Destination for Food, Fun & Old-Time Charm
Go back in time as you dine and shop at Lone Star Barbecue & Mercantile. Selected #1 for "down home cooking" by
The State newspaper and recently featured as "one of the 10 best barbecue joints in the nation" by
USA Today (newspaper, of course!), Lone Star has earned a reputation for its tasty food, cooked just like Grandma used to fix it. In addition to its barbecue and other featured entrees, there is always a good selection of fresh vegetables, salad selections and desserts. Relive the past as you enjoy some of the best country cooking the South has to offer!
At Lone Star, it is always "All You Can Eat"!
Lone Star is a "one of a kind" restaurant and general store that is comprised of four old frame buildings that served as rural country stores and farm commissaries in the late 1800's, on into the 20th Century. In fact, Zeaglar's Store was in operation as a post office and mercantile until 1997.
Lone Star was a long-time dream of Pat Williams, a local Santee Realtor.
As Pat says...
When people walk through the doors at Lone Star, I want them to feel like they are going back in time.
You can bet that a trip to Lone Star does, Indeed, take you back in time!
Lone Star hosts a multitude of special activities and events on a year-round basis. They include featured holiday dinners, special seasonal menus, yard sales, bluegrass or country music entertainment virtually every Saturday night, and country music and bluegrass festivals on Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends.
Upcoming Entertainment at Lone Star
Saturday Mar 29 6:30-8:30PM
Diamonds in the Rough Friday Apr 04 6:30-8:30PM
Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday Apr 05 6:30-8:30PM
Tristina & Kyle Saturday Apr 12 6:30-8:30PM
To Be Announced Friday Apr 18 6:30-8:30PM
Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday Apr 19 6:30-8:30PM
The Claude Lucas Bluegrass Band Saturday Apr 26 6:30-8:30PM
Ladies of the Pickin' Parlor Friday May 02 6:30-8:30PM
Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday May 03 6:30-8:30PM
Dee Cumbee Country & Bluegrass Band Saturday May 10 6:30-8:30PM
Oliver West & the 39 Express Friday May 16 6:30-8:30PM
Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday May 17 6:30-8:30PM
The Claude Lucas Bluegrass Band Saturday May 24 6:30-8:30PM
The Sugar Loaf Mountain Boys
Buffet Hours
Thursday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Keep in mind, for special parties, events, etc., the restaurant will be glad to extend hours and or days, as the need -
your need - dictates.
Evening Features
(5:00 'till Close)
Thursday - Beef Brisket Friday - Barbecued Ribs Saturday - Shrimp & Grits Sunday - Changes each week Lone Star Has A New Menu - Check it out!
Same good buffet, same good prices, but now there are other choices, from vegetable plates to catfish stew to desserts, etc. We are striving to have something for everyone!
Live Entertainment Every Saturday Night
Lone Star has live bluegrass or country music entertainment every Saturday night and the Lone Star Pickin' Parlor is in action the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Whether you are in the Lake Marion region or just passin' through, come in, dine, and enjoy the "down home" entertainment! It's all free to our patrons. Ya'll come!
Toys & Gift Shop
Lone Star has one of the largest, best gift shops in the region. Many of the toys are as "old timey" as you can find. Look our gifts over and take note of the very reasonable prices!
Lone Star Pickin' Parlor
Lone Star began the "Lone Star Pickin' Parlor" earlier this year and it is growing! The jam session is held the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings of every month, from 6:00-8:30PM. If you would like to pick, sing, or just sit, listen and grin, come on out. It's fun and entirely free. Lee Hanline of Summerville is the lead musician responsible for getting the parlor going. Come be a part of it.
Thursday is Seniors Night at Lone Star
Seniors (65 & over) will pay lunch prices ($9.50) for their evening meals (normally $12.50), which feature extra entrees and other delicacies. Just another benefit of being a senior and dining at Lone Star! Seniors must ask for discount!
Great food
! Then we rode through Santee State Park and then back home.
