Elliott's Fish Camp - Fair Play, SC

Shrimp and oyster platter with fries. Is this some fried goodness or what?!

With multiple trips back and forth from Charlotte to Atlanta we are always looking for a good place to take a break and have a meal. One evening Calvin wondered if there might be a good fish camp along the way and behold, after some iPhone research we came upon Elliott's, which is a real find! Tucked away just off I-85 in Fair Play, SC near the GA border, is Elliott's Fish Camp.

The oysters we had were incredible and we enjoyed everything we had including the delicious hush puppies brought to each table and the onion rings. Pitchers of sweet tea rest on the tables ready for your enjoyment and there is even a small salad bar. You do need to be aware that Elliott's is cash only but luckily a full seafood meal won't set you back too much. You should come out for around $30 (or less) for two. As we continue to make the back and forth trek I look forward to supporting Elliott's for years to come!

Elliott's is only open Thursday through Sunday and their hours are limited so call ahead to verify hours. This place is family owned and operated and their seafood is the REAL DEAL.

Fried flounder with onion rings.



Hush puppies, salad and slaw (photo didn't come out so well!) from the salad bar.

South Carolina Extravaganza!

Frogmore Stew.

In March I was invited to a neat event showcasing the culinary highlights of South Carolina. The chefs were there in full force, with all sorts of tasty nibbles and more substantial fare. Alas, I did not win one of the door prizes but it was fun talking with representatives from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism as well as a real live SC park ranger! There are definitely a lot of good eats to be found in this state to our north.

Delicious shrimp and grits.



Chef James Clark from the Marina Inn's Waterscapes Restaurant in Myrtle Beach.



Perfectly shucked oyster. We learned that the best time for oysters in the south is January and February. Technique: make sure there is a clean break!



Tasty desserts included pecan tarts, pralines, divinity and red velvet mini-cupcakes.