Go back in time at Lone Star Go back in time as you dine and shop at Lone Star Barbecue & Mercantile. Selected #1 for "down home cooking" by The State newspaper, 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!


Buildings at Lone Star 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.

Check back often for updates to our Events schedule!

Buffet Hours

Thursday & Friday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM - 6 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 - BBQ Ribs
Saturday - Shrinp 'n Grits
Sunday - Changes weekly
Thursday is Now Seniors Night

Beginning on Thursday, November 15, every Thursday will be Seniors Night. 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!

Lone Star Pickin' Parlor

The "Parlor," sponsored by the Southeastern Bluegrass Association, will be held in the 4th building at Lone Star on the first and 3rd Friday of each month.  Playing and /or singing bluegrass, gospel and old time traditional country music is all fair game.  Come join the entertainers as a participant or spectator.  Hey, you just might become the next Lone Star Idol!

Private Parties & Tour Bus Groups

Lone Star is an ideal setting for events such as birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, wedding parties, church, school, civic & business meetings. Read more about what we have to offer for your get-togethers!

Calendar of Events

Lone Star hosts a multitude of special events year-round. View the upcoming events and make plans to attend!

Things Not To Miss

View the list of Things Not To Miss when you visit!

Links

SCIWAY - South Carolina's Front Door