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Have you tried Southside Smokehouse & Grill? We are very fortunate in the Upstate to have so many little towns with hidden gems, sprinkled around to discover. Southside Smokehouse & Grill in Landrum, just south of the NC border is one such gem!

Chef Sarah McClure creates delicious menu items to lure diners to the smokehouse. You’ll find her husband and co-owner Robert Hall behind the bar mixing cocktails that will be the envy of all your friends on social media when you tease them with photos.

For more fun to be found near Southside Smokehouse & Grille, check out our Guide to Spending the Day in Landrum.

Southside Smokehouse & Grill in Landrum, SC

Owners names: Sarah McClure, Robert Hall & Sarah’s Father Robbie McClure, the Original Owner

Do you have a kids’ menu? Yes

What are your contactless delivery options? Curbside pick-up

Do you offer outdoor dining? Yes

What makes your spot unique?We have been open for over 15 years; for the first ten, we primarily focused on our bbq and grill menu, but for the past 5, we have taken a new, more modern approach and added our chef specials and our bourbon bar, so we really offer something for everyone now. These days bbq with a high-end twist is becoming more and more popular, and we were one of the first in our area to start offering that sort of full service/full menu/full bar in a smokehouse-centric environment.

What dish is the most popular? Any version of our pulled pork offerings. Fried Green Tomato & Pimento Cheese Burger. Shrimp & Grits and Pulled Pork Nachos.

What dish are you the proudest of? Usually, whatever is newest to the special sheet. I really enjoy being able to come up with new dishes, and I love experimenting with unique flavors and seasonal local produce. Sometimes it might be as simple as a salad with whatever local fruit is available, or it might be a new pasta dish, a unique and tasty taco, a creative take on a classic sandwich, etc.

It’s my first time at your restaurant, what do you suggest we order? This is always the hardest question for me because our menu is so big and varied and it really depends on your tastes. If you are going classic bbq I always say the pulled pork sandwich or a bowl of hash and rice. If you want to go for specials, I’d say start with the pulled pork nachos and then whatever the pasta dish is at the moment. I’m a sucker for pasta, so it’s usually one of my favorite things on the menu at any given time.

Where do you love to eat when not at work?We haven’t done much dining out this year, but one of the few times we did, we really enjoyed Topsoil Kitchen & Market

Gifting Options: Gift Cards

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Southside Smokehouse also has family meals to go. We’ve enjoyed picking up meat, rolls, bbq sauce, and delicious sides more than once on our way home from the NC mountains.

Southside Smokehouse & Grill726 South Howard Avenue, Landrum SC 29356 | 864.457.4581

South Carolina locals often tell visitors they can experience all four seasons within the state.

While this is true, S.C. is also a place that offers residents and travelers different types of natural scenery.

In one moment, you may find yourself soaking up the sun while collecting seashells along the Isle of Palms shoreline. In another, you may be taking in the view atop a mountain in Landrum, located inland.

World Atlas recently compiled a list of some of the state's best-kept-secret towns, and three of them are in the Upstate. Curious to know where they are? Then keep reading to plan your next day trip.

SC's 8 best-kept secret towns, according to World Atlas

∎ Beaufort

∎ Edisto Island

∎ Hartsville

∎ Isle of Palms

∎ Walhalla (Upstate)

∎ Lake City

∎ Laurens (Upstate)

∎ Landrum (Upstate)

What did World Atlas say about Landrum?

The "delightful" little town of Landrum, founded in 1880, rests against the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is frequently visited by hikers who embark on the 14-mile Palmetto Trail's Blue Wall Passage. If you plan on trekking the trail, make sure you pack your camera so you can snap a picture of the 30-foot waterfall that awaits you on your adventure. Fans of Cajun cuisine can sink their teeth into juicy menu offerings from Southside Smokehouse for a much-needed post-hike meal. On Saturdays from April through December, you won't want to miss the Landrum Farmer's Market featuring homemade foods or crafts, fresh produce, and live entertainment, said World Atlas.

What did World Atlas say about Laurens?

Laurens is a small town that continues to grow and flourish. Located in Laurens County, its locals are welcoming to visitors and are quick to make them feel right at home. To check out the town's history, World Atlas recommends setting time aside on your day trip to visit the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site or the Laurens County Museum. Afterward, be sure to grab a bite at the "legendary" Whiteford's Giant Burger, which has served customers in the area since 1957. And if fishing is one of your favorite pastimes, you can catch a variety of fish (bass, crappie, bream, perch, catfish, stripers) at Lake Greenwood State Park.

Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at [email protected].

Curious about Brookwood Park, tucked quietly away in Landrum, SC? Kidding Around’s Sarah Burnett paid it a visit with her 3 kids and shares everything you need to know about what this little neighborhood park has to offer.

Quick Summary: Fun at Brookwood Park

Finding the Park

Depending on which mapping app you use, this address could take you right to Brookwood Park’s car lot, or it could land you across the street at the Land Mart Corner Store wondering where you are. Guess which one happened to me? But don’t worry! One phone call to the City of Landrum’s front desk gave me the guidance I needed: “Look behind you.” And with embarrassed laughter and a sigh of relief, I saw the sign!

To be fair, Brookwood Park is a little hidden from view. The road sits high compared to the park down below, so if you happen to miss the sign (like I did) then it’s easy to overlook the park itself. But once you catch it, oh boy! Down a steep hill and across a stretch of greenspace, your eyes take in the climbing wall, multiple swing sets, and playground with playthings to spare!

If you are a hiker, it is also worth noting that Brookwood Park is along two major hiking routes which pass through the City of Landrum. The park makes a convenient rest stop about 4 miles into the Blue Wall Passage of the Palmetto Trail, coming down from the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE). It is also located less than 1/10^th of a mile from the conclusion of the 14-mile Peach Country Passage of the Palmetto Trail coming from Inman, SC.

Around the Playground

Brookwood Park features an older playground, with its main playset appealing mostly to preschoolers through early elementary ages. The main draws for littles will almost certainly be the stationary red car with double-steering wheels or one of the rocking toys with a spring base. With mulch all around, excellent visibility, and a small set of bleachers for seating, this play area right next to the parking lot is ideal for parents juggling multiples.

Farther into the park, though, older kids will also love the open greenspace, additional swing sets, and of course, the climbing wall! My oldest delighted in running around “hunting” squirrels in the grass, and I delighted in seeing the squirrels escape into the scattered oak trees. He quickly conquered the climbing wall and then turned to jumping out at me from either end of the tunnel underneath it.

Peek at the picnic shelter right by the playgrounds, too, and you’ll find the Carolina Lily! This is the 6^th pattern of the Foothills Quilt Trail scattered throughout Landrum, SC— Finding them all could make for a great family scavenger hunt, if you feel like exploring the city!

More to Explore

On the other side of the parking lot is another, smaller greenspace. A picket fence wraps around the far side of the space, creating a barrier between your kids and the woods beyond.

Here, you’ll also find a small brick pavilion with stone tables inside and two military memorial stones flanking the entrance. We happened to be at the park when the maintenance team came through to replace one of the American flags there, and we were thankful to see the memorial being stewarded with such respect and care.

This is also where you can find the entrance to the Brookwood Park Walking Trail. It’s a roughly half-mile loop, which is mostly level and heavily shaded by trees all around. Most of the loop is paved with some boardwalks in the mix. Strollers and dogs are welcome on the trail, but bicycles, skateboards, and the like are strictly prohibited.

We visited in winter, but I have seen photos of this trail in autumn and definitely want to visit again when we can catch the changing foliage! There is a little stream that runs alongside much of the trail, and I saw several spots that would be great for family pictures once the leaves have come out.

Tips for Your Visit

Brookwood Park is maintained by the City of Landrum. If you notice a maintenance issue or other concern on your visit, be sure to let them know so they can address it!

Find lots more fun in Landrum, SC!

With dry conditions across the Carolinas creating tinderbox conditions, wildfires are burning in the region.

The largest fire in the Upstate is a nearly 500-acre blaze near Landrum in Polk County along the South Carolina-North Carolina that has required evacuations and was 30% contained as of the morning of March 3.

Fires also are burning in Oconee County near Mountain Rest and Greenwood County, as well as locations to the east of the Upstate.

South Carolina wildfires map

Stay up to date with the location and size of fires with our South Carolina wildfire and smoke map. The map is interactive, is updated hourly and provides detailed information on each fire.

Todd Runkle is the Carolinas Connect editor and also a trending news editor for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at [email protected].