Phone: 864-226.3339







Destinations

Restaurants by Boat

    (At full pond, or close to it)
The Swamp Guinea Restaurant
Bluegrass
Location:1 mile south and west of LLC 10. You will need to go under Highway 51 which only has a clearance of about 10 to 15 feet. NO SAILBOATS!
What to Expect: This is a family style restaurant. They serve by the order or you can order the all-you-can-eat family style meal which includes everything from country ham, shrimp, flounder, catfish, etc., and the trimmings. Be prepared to get your fill. No alcohol served. Days & Hours of Operations: Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday; Open: Wednesday & Thursday - 11am to 9pm; Friday & Saturday - 11am to 10pm
Telephone: 706.376.5105
Jolin's Fish House
Jolin's Fish House
Location: Going up the Tugaloo River, the dock will be to the left (heading 240 from T43, just a short 1/2 mile below the I-85 bridge. It is opposite the new marina. Look for a sign at the end of the dock. What you see from the water is a house. The Fish House is right behind it. This is quite a distance from Big Water Marina. Count on a two day cruise. Go up, eat, spend the night and return the next day.
What to Expect:This is a southern fish camp. As you enter the restaurant door, you will pay for the all-you-can-eat meal, approximately $12.00. Individual plates for the "Not so Hungry". The menu is similar to the Swamp Guinea. The food and service is good. No alcohol served. Note this is a family restaurant, even the dock offers a swimming area with diving board.
Telephone: 706.356.8544
Elliott's Fish Camp
Elliott's Fish Camp's - Praise Music & Dance
Location:Go up the Tugaloo River to buoy T20. From T20 head northwest past two coves (inlets)on the right and the 3rd cove on the right will take you to a dock near the end of the cove. The water has to be very high to dock - make sure your depth gage is working even then. The building is grey; the entrance is on the side away from the water.
What to Expect:Chicken Plates, Fish & Seafood, Sandwiches, or Family Style - all you can eat. This is a family style fish camp. Prices range from $3.50 to $13.95.
Telephone: 864.287.3461
The Galley Restaurant
Galley Restaurant Logo
Location: Portman Marina. Go north up the lake to marker 26 and hang to the right. This puts you on the Seneca River branch and the South Carolina side. The marker numbers will start over with the S2 marker on the right side (starboard going north - red cans). By marker S16, you should see highway 24 spanning the lake. At marker S20A, make sure you go to the left (port side) of the lake and follow up to marker S28. The Marina, which you should have seen by now, is to the right.
What to Expect: American Cuisine with waterfront dining. The Galley Restaurant at Portman Marina is located at 1629 Marino Road in Anderson, and is open year-round. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. Soups and salads run between $1.95 and $6.95, appetizers between $3.75 and $7.25, entrees between $13.50 and 19.95, small dishes from the hearth oven between $3.95 and $7.95. Desserts are $3.75 and $4.75. Reservations are recommended. 864-287-3215. Visit the Galley's website at www.portmanmarina.com
Telephone:864.287.3215

Nami Asian Bristo
Nami Restaurant
Location: Portman Marina (same directions as above)
What to Expect: Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar with waterfront dining. Selections and entrees range in price from $16 to $26; Small dishes from$2.75 to $8.50; Cooked and raw rolls $4.50 to $8.50; Raw and Cooked Sushi from $3.00 to $8.00; Sashiori is $8.00; desserts from $3.00 to $4.75
Evenings: Tuesday - Saturday 5:30-10 p.m.
Telephone: 864.287.3219 for reservations.
 

Destinations by Car

Big Daddy's Barbecue
Big Daddy's Barbeque
Location: Approximately 3/4 of a mile east of Marina entrance on Highway 29 at 5735 Hwy 29 South, Starr, SC 29684. What to expect:

New! New! New Ownership!

Great barbecue at very fair prices. Make sure you order their home fries.Expanded menu with great crab cakes. Stop and try them out. Hours:
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Additional Restaurants

Anderson

Take Highway 29 to Anderson 28 Bypass and you will find numerous fast food restaurants. Continue on 28 Bypass to Clemson Blvd. and take the off-ramp to Clemson Blvd. You have a choice of either going north or south for fine food or more fast food. You also have excellent shopping - distance about 15 miles.

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