Restaurants Dish up Thanksgiving
By Becky Billingsley
Thursday, November 26, 2009, Grand Strand - From Georgetown to Little River, area restaurants are setting the tables to serve a bounty of Thanksgiving meals. Our list is below, and first on that list is Aunny's, a new soul food restaurant in Georgetown.
Aunny's will be featured in a thorough review (including the sweet story of how they met) in the full color food section front of the Georgetown Times on Dec. 2, but to give you a taste of what proprietors Charles and Aun Johnson offer in their eatery, here is a preview of that review:
It’s all about the daily lunch specials, which are $7.25 and come with one meat, one vegetable, rice and cornbread. The day I visited choices were Fried Chicken, Pork Tenderloin, Pork Chops and Meatloaf; White Rice, Yellow Rice or Chicken Pilaf; and Cabbage, Field and Snap Peas, Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams and Stuffing.
Cornbread, made by cook Nathaniel Green, is terrific: sweet, cakey, fluffy-yet-dense.
I chose the dark meat Fried Chicken (there is a white meat option), and the thigh/leg combination had a crispy golden brown scald that made me forget my resolve about not eating chicken skin.
The daily specials are on set schedules. I visited on a Tuesday, and Fried Chicken is available every day. On Wednesdays there are Liver and Onions and Spare Ribs; Thursdays you can get Barbecue Chicken, Baked Chicken and Pepper Steak; Fridays is for Fried Shrimp, Fried Fish and Shrimp and Grits; and on Saturdays the entrees include Hog Maw (pig tripe) and Cubed Steak.
What: Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Georgetown
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
How much: FREE
Where: Aunny's, 926 Front St., Georgetown, (843) 461-4750
Details: Turkey, ham, gravy, stuffing, white and brown rice, green beans, cabbage, corn, corn bread, rolls, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, yams, sweet potato pie, sheet cake, tea and punch will be served.
What: Thanksgiving Catering from Perrone's Fine Food and Wine Market
When: Thanksgiving pickups are Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How much: Prices vary
Where: Perrone's is at 13291 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
Details: The menu and order form are online at PerronesMarket.com.
What: Holiday Fruit and Nut Gift Basket Delivery
When: Through Christmas
How much: Choices range from $25 to $55
Where: A&A Produce Company, 4726 Northgate Blvd., Myrtle Beach, (843) 294-3600
Details: You can order the baskets at http://aandaproduceonthego.com/index.php.
What: Thanksgiving Dinner at Salt Creek Cafe
When: Thursday, Nov. 26, noon-7 p.m.
How much: Adults $19; Children $11
Where: Salt Creek Cafe, Murrells Inlet
Details: A traditional Thanksgiving spread will be available: turkey, ham and all the fixin's. Addition menu items will also be available such as
prime rib, crab cakes, pesto salmon and filet mignon. Please make reservations.
What: Thanksgiving Dinner at Damon's North
When: Thursday, Nov. 26, noon-8 p.m.
How much: Adults $14.95; Children $5.99
Where: Damon's Grill, North Myrtle Beach
Details: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a complimentary second helping. They will also be serving their ribs and signature dinner items all day.
What: Thanksgiving Hours at New York Prime
When: Thursday, Nov. 26, 4-9 p.m.
How much: Regular menu prices
Where: New York Prime, Myrtle Beach
Details: New York Prime will be open on Thanksgiving with its regular menu.
What: Thanksgiving at Thorny's
When: 11 a.m. to close
How much: $10.99 ages 11 and older; $5.99 ages 10 and younger
Where: Thorny's Steakhouse & Saloon, Myrtle Beach
Details: The meal includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, a choice of baked white or sweet potato, green beans, cranberry sauce and Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie. They're taking reservations for parties of 8 or more, but for others it's first-come, first-served.
What: Thanksgiving at High Hammock Maverick Seaside Kitchen
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How much: $28 ages 13 and older; $14 ages 12 and younger
Where: High Hammock, Pawleys Island Hammock Shops
Details: You can see the buffet menu HERE.
What: Thanksgiving at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
When: Noon-4 p.m.
How much: $32 ages 13 and older; $9.95 ages 4-12
Where: Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach
Details: You can see the entire buffet menu HERE; entertainment will be provided by jazz harpist DL Turner.
What: Thanksgiving at The Brentwood
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
How much: $23.95 ages 11 and older; $7.95 ages 4-10
Where: The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Little River
Details: You can see the entire Thanksgiving menu here; a la carte items will also be available.
What: Thanksgiving at Longbeards
When: Noon-7 p.m.
How much: $14.99 ages 10 and older; free ages 9 and younger
Where: Longbeards, 5040 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Details: Reservations are being taken (and preferred) however, they can also accommodate walk-ins. Their Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner consists of turkey, smashed potatoes, sweet potatoe casserole, green bean casserole, corn, rolls and butter, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
What: Thanksgiving at Gulfstream Cafe
When: Noon-8 p.m.
How much: $18.95 ages 13 and older; $10.95 ages 12 and younger
Where: Gulfstream Cafe, 1536 S. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City, (843) 651-8808
Details: The meal includes turkey and and traditional side dishes, bread, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations are recommended.
What: Thanksgiving at Big Daddy's Roadhouse
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; regular menu will be available after 4 p.m.
How much: $14, includes tax
Where: Big Daddy's Roadhouse, 1610 S Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-3819
Details: The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes dessert and beverage.
What: Thanksgiving Dinner at Friends N Low Places
When: Three seatings at 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-4 p.m.; and 5-7 p.m.
How much: $5, includes turkey, ham, side dishes, rolls, dessert and drink
Where: Friends N Low Places, 616 Atlantic Ave., Garden City, (843) 652-3400
Details: This is a new restaurant that just opened, and its owners are eager to become active community members
What: Thanksgiving Dinner at Carolina Roadhouse
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
How much: $17.95 ages 12 and older; $9.95 ages 11 and younger
Where: Carolina Roadhouse, 4617 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 497-9911
Details: Regular menu available in addition to traditional Thanksgiving dinner
What: Thanksgiving Dinner at California Dreaming
When: Noon-8 p.m. at Surfside Beach location; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Myrtle Beach location
How much: $17.95 ages 12 and older; $9.95 ages 11 and younger
Where: California Dreaming, 2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach; 10429 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
Details: Regular menu available in addition to traditional Thanksgiving dinner
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