[pds]

Headed to the Tack Room for some shopping and also the Steeplechase Museum in a few weeks. Looking for a good local establishment for lunch and dinner in Camden, Sc. Anybody have suggestions?

[Tour Guide]

I'm no help, but curious to see the replies! Every time I make the trip to the Tack Room I wind up eating somewhere quick like Subway, because I can never find any other options. I would love to include a nice lunch spot for my afternoons spent shopping there.

[CBoylen]

Been a while, but lunch at Everyday Gourmet and dinner at Lucy's. Both still google so I assume still going strong.

[MHM]

A friend of mine is visiting some relatives in Columbia, and is making a side trip to Camden just to go to The Tack Room.

I was sad when The Paddock closed in Camden. We ate there for years every time we passed through town.

[Purepony]

Everyday Gourmet is still a good bet for lunch. If you want a nice dinner, try Sam Kendall's or you can also try Indigo Jones.

[yellowbritches]

FYI, Lunch in Camden mean lunchtime...like noon til 1....MAYBE 2. If you want lunch at something other than a chain, you need to get it done. I spent several winters in Camden, and we always seemed to suffer from forgetting this!

The Armory (I think?) is good for lunch.

I once ate at The Pearl for lunch. It was a kick. Like sitting down in someone's grandma's dining room! Lemonade and iced tea. It was good, too, if I recall.

I don't know if I ate at Sam Kendall's, but I KNOW I ate in that space. Whatever it was, it was delicious.

I also really like Indigo Jones, if it is still there.

There's a funky place outside of town...it was in an old general store. May have even been called that. It had a cool atmosphere and lots of good, southern kind of food. I ate fried alligator there.

Jealous. I love the Tack Room! That and the hacking out on hunt country are the only two reasons to go to Camden (sorry, Camden folks. It's sooooo sleepy for my taste!).

[jules57]

Was that general store at Boykin's Mill? I had lunch at such a place when we were stationed at Shaw AFB in the mid-90's. There was also a really good restaurant at the same site where DH and I had a 15th anniversary dinner. Pricey, but one of the best meals I've ever had.

[yellowbritches]

That sounds very, very likely. I want to say it was south of town, but I would have to look at a map to tell!

[HunterMolly]

The Armory is very good! Best place to eat if you don't want to do fast food.

[HuntJumpSC]

You are correct on Boykin Mill outside of town, heading toward Rembert if I recall correctly. Neat place!

Another vote for Everyday Gourmet. I always stop in for lunch after emptying my pockets at the Tack Room. The brie & bacon is very good, but I always get the same thing everytime: turkey & swiss on sourdough all the way (lettuce, tomato, sprouts, horseradish...) Yummy!

Hate that the Paddock closed. There is a good sushi place in town too, but can't recall the name. Maybe someone else knows. Have fun~ Camden is a 2 hour drive from where I live & my favorite daytrip besides Charleston!

[Donkerbruin]

Camden House of Pizza was always my favorite. So jealous you're going to the Tack Room!

[WannabeDQ]

If you are looking for a fancy dinner place, try The Millpond. It is a steakhouse right outside of Camden (no more than 15 mins or so from The Tack Shop). Neat place and good food.

[pds]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I have already Googled most and seems that they are all still operating.

Is the Steeplechase museum worth a stop?

[yellowbritches]

I went in once for a party. It was pretty cool.

[In the Air]

Camden House of Pizza!!!