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charming
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Jan 05, 2014

Dining out on the road

I have read a number of informative and helpful posts on here about cooking while RVing but I have not seen much as far as must try restaurants and eateries while traveling.

When we finally start taking the big trips to new areas I plan to bring the crock pot and other cooking implements, but I am very excited to try some of the restaurants we've seen on television and magazines.

What are some of your finds and recommendations for cooking weary travelers?

I will start by making a couple of local suggestions for Charleston area and Myrtle Beach.

In the Charleston area - Mt. Pleasant to be exact you must try Jack's Cosmic Hotdogs. Great stuff there. Also in Mt. Pleasant is Melvin's Barbecue. Down the road in Charleston (you need alternative transportation because they are in town you will find Poogan's Porch and Jestine's Kitchen. Venture over to North Charleston and try Jim N Nick's BBQ is really good. Further heading up to the Myrtle Beach area Stop in at the Litchfield Fish House - best Oyster Po Boy ever! In Murrells Inlet Nance's Seafood Restaurant is good and in Surfside you've gotta get a burger at River City Café and a hot dog at Joey Dogg's. If you want to go all out the best of the buffets is Crabby Mike's in Surfside. Get the fresh cooked fish just out of the fryer and skip the hot bar with the casseroles and baked fish.

Want a little Southern Charm try Crady's in Conway. Off the beaten path but just like the tea rooms Grandma took you to. Seafood in Myrtle Beach? Sea Captain's house. Ocean front and great food.

Your turn - what have you found during your travels?

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  • When we hit a new spot we go down to a local bar around 4 pm to sample a local beer.
    While there we strike up a conversation with the locals and inquire as to what to see and where to eat.

    The locals tell us about places to visit and where to eat (and NOT to eat)
    Haven't been lead astray yet.

    We don't have fancy phones so we rely on talking with folks
  • Thanks Sch911, CamperPaul and MidnightSadie for the recommendations, I will add them to my list. Anyone else have off the beaten path places that are hidden gems?
  • When in an area where I have never been before, I ask a fuel station attendant if there are any "Mom and Pop" restaurants where the "locals" eat.

    This tactic hasn't failed me yet.
  • I use Urban Spoon and TripAdvisor (both dot coms) for ratings and recommendations.

    Dirty Al's in Galveston has the best shrimp I've ever had.
  • When I am traveling, I use OpenTable when I am looking for a "nice" restaurant that takes reservations and UrbanSpoon when I want to find a "good" restaurant with a local flair.
  • Down load app "urban spoon". It will show restaurants in your area. Website, phone #. I usually call them. Ask if they have a corkage fee etc. Usually menu and wine list is on their website if they are a good restaurant.
  • AMISH cooking at the hartville kitchen in hartville ohio also the huge flea market next door.
  • On US-41 at Wadsworth Rd. in Wadsworth, Illinois, is Captain Porky's.



    Many times, I have driven 65 miles round trip just to have Dino's roast lamb Sunday dinner.
  • Destin Florida Area:

    Pizza - Jordano's, Miramar Beach.
    Dinner: - Stinky's Fish Camp, Santa Rosa Beach
    Lunch - The Back Porch, Destin
    Breakfast - The Donut Hole, Multiple locations (but get up really early)