Ryan's

If you are really hungary, Ryan's Steak House is the place to go. Ryan's is located at 806 Northside Drive, East, in Statesboro. It is an all-you-can-eat buffet style restaurant. They have many different types of food to choose from.

They have a fruit and salad bar, country cooking buffet, steak and shrimp, tacos, potatoes, soups, desserts, etc. You will definitely not leave hungary. This is called the mega-bar. They bring you freshly made rolls to your table and keep your drinks refilled. All of this for only about $8. Hard to beat!

They usually specialize in different foods on different nights. Friday is seafood night and Saturday is steak night. The rest of the week also has specific nights.

I definitely urge you to go to Ryan's, especially if you are on an empty stomach. I guarentee that you will leave stuffed. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 3.1 out of 5

Service Rating: 3.1 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 3.1 out of 5

Shane's Rib Shack

I just ate at Shane's Rib Shack for the first time on Sunday after church. I had always heard a lot of people talk about how good the food was, but I am not a big rib or BBQ eater. However, I am so glad that I went there, because the food was absolutely delicious.

Shane's Rib Shack is located at 1100 Brampton Avenue in Statesboro. They offer ribs, sandwiches, BBQ, chicken fingers, wings, basically anything you can think of.

They also have 2 different kinds of sweet tea. They have regular sweet tea and Statesboro sweet tea, which I got, because I love sweet tea. I ordered the chicken finger plate which came with 4 large chicken fingers and two sides: I got mac and cheese and french fries. They have other sides such as potato salad, cole slaw, etc.

If you have not tried Shane's Rib Shack, I definitely suggest it. They also do catering for parties, etc. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Service Rating: 3.6 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is located on 129 South Main Street in Statesboro. Pizza Hut offers not only pizzas but many other types of Italian foods. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Pizza Hut is affordable and enjoyable. They offer the lunch buffet everyday at lunch for about $6 a person. Can't beat that! You can have all of the soft drinks, pizza, and salad that you can hold. They have a great menu.

You can dine in, carry out, or have it delievered for free. Tuesday nights is always buffet nights and kids eat free. Right now they are offering their pizza bites. They are wonderful. They now areoffering wings.

Everytime I eat there, I usually get the buffet. I like all of their pizzas. On the buffet they usually have many different types of pizzas and breadsticks. Yumm!

I definitely encourage all of you to eat there, especially during lunch time. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 2.7 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.1 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 1.9 out of 5

Huddle House

Ever had a craving for breakfast or even lunch in the middle of the night? I know I have and Huddle House is just the place to go. Huddle House is located at 216 Lanier Drive in Statesboro. Relatively cheap, they pretty much offer anything you can throw out. Hamburgers, steaks, shrimp, breakfast foods, you name it. They are always open 24 hours a day and they are open on holidays. What a place!

For breakfast you can get pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, omlets, hashbrowns, etc. They have the Big House Breakfast, which is 3 country fresh eggs, golden hashbrowns, bacon or sausage, and one biscuit with gravy or grits and toast, all for under$5. How can you beat that?

For lunch, they have sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads, plus much more. The Big House Platters are a deal.

For dinner, they have steaks, shrimp, hamburger steak with gravy, etc.

Huddle House has all your cravings and at a very low price. I love the hashbrowns with cheese. I can not go in there without getting some. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 1.8 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.5 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 1.5 out of 5

Subway

Subway is one of the many fast-food restaurants specializing in sandwiches. With 4 locations in Statesboro, Subway is one of the more popular deli places, considering food quality and price.

Subway offers a different sandwich every day of the week for $2.49 for a 6-inch sandwich. You can get the meal which comes with a drink and either chips or fruit. They now have a fit evolution, which is a way to eat healthy and still enjoy deli sandwiches. I'm sure that we have all heard about Jared, who lost a lot of weight while eating Subway. Subway can be really healthy if you want it to be.

Subway has any kind of sandwich. Ham and turkey, roast beef, meatball, sandwiches are only just a few. They are now offering wraps and breakfast.

I usually get a ham and turkey or either check out the sandwich of the day. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 3.52 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.2 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 4 out of 5

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, as we call it, it wonderful place to go for some fried chicken and is the world's most popular fried chicken chain. KFC in Statesboro is located at 202 North Main Street and also a new location at 898 Buckhead Drive. Their menu ranges from about $1 to about $8.

Right now they are featuring the Variety Big Box Meal, which is small helpings of popcorn chicken, a drum stick, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, chicken tenders and a biscuit all in one box.

They offer anything from fried chicken breasts to wraps. The KFC on North Main Street has a buffet for lunch that is about $6 a person.

My favorite thing at KFC is the Mashed Potato Bowl, which is popcorn chicken, cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn mixed together in a bowl. It is absolutely wonderful. You can't get better chicken from anywhere else. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 2.7 out of 5

Service Rating: 1.8 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 1.5 out of 5

McDonald's

McDonalds is definitely a college students' best friend. How can you beat a chicken sandwich or a double cheeseburger for only one dollar. McDonald's is located at 710 Georgia Avenue in Statesboro and also a new one opened not long ago on Fair Road in Statesboro. They are open 24 hours for your convenience. For all you partiers and late-night workers, McDonalds is the perfect place to go and get almost anything you want for a very low price.

They offer hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches (grilled or fried), chicken nuggets, salads, fries, plus much much more.

McDonald's is also incorporating a more healthy menu by offering fruit and wraps along with yogurt. On the McDonalds website you can do what is called Bag a McMeal, which tells you how many calories and fat is in what you are eating.

They also offer Happy Meals for kids on order to support the Ronald McDonald House.

I love going to McDonald's and ordering a McChicken sandwich and a small coke on the Dollar Menu. It comes out to be a little over $2.00. Cheap and tasty!! Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings
Food Rating: 3.2 out of 5
Service Rating: 2.5 out of 5
Atmosphere Rating: 3.2 out of 5

Blimpie Subs

Blimpie Subs is a great place to go if you are in a sandwich mood. Blimpie in Statesboro is located at 715 Northside Drive East #3, right beside Blockbuster. They are open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Blimpie is a very casual place that offers the best in freshly sliced sub-sandwiches. They also offer a variety of salads and wraps.

Right now they are offering the new Blimpie Turkey Italian Sub, which is freshly sliced turkey, melted Italian cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes and lettuce all on a sub roll.

Blimpie offers 12 different types of bread, along with many different salads, wraps, and hot or cold sandwiches. They also have 3 different types of soups, which are wonderful. You just can't beat their menu.

Blimpie also caters for any special occasion. You can also join the BIP club which includes you on updates to the menu and coupons. They also have a Blimpie Important Person Card, which means when you eat 7 Blimpie Sandwiches, you get the 8th one free. What a bargain!! I have one more to go!

I love Blimpie. It is a very clean environment and the meat is always freshly sliced. I have never tried anything there that I did not like.

I usually get the ham and turkey sub on wheat bread. It is really good. I urge all of you who have never eaten and Blimpie to give it a chance. The price range is anywhere from $3 to $7. It's hard to beat. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 3.4 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.4 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 2 out of 5

Arby's

Arby's is a fast food restaurant that offers signature sandwiches along with much more. It is located at 622 Fair Road in Statesboro. They are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Arby's is a little more expensive that most fast-food restaurants, but the price difference is worth it.

Arby's offers deli-style ham, turkey, or roast beef sandwiches on their menu, along with chicken sandwiches and their famous curly fries. They also offer side kickers, which are their version of sides. These kickers include cheese stix, onion peels, loaded potato bites, and jalapeno bites.

They also offer their melts, which can be anything from a roast beef and chedder melt to a ham and swiss melt. The market fresh sandwiches and wraps are my favorite. They have your choice of ham, turkey, or roast beef with swiss cheese along with a tangy sauce and tomatos and onions. They have great market fresh salads and wonderful milk shakes and desserts.

Arby's is usually my first choice in getting a healthy sandwich. The restaurant is clean and a great place to go dine with friends between classes. In the GeorgeAnne, the Georgia Southern newspaper, they give out coupons to eat at Arbys. The popular thing on their menu right now is the Beef-N-Chedder Roast Beef Sandwich. You should definitely try it.

If you are struggling for money, check out the George Anne for Coupons. It will be worth your while. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald Food Rating

Food Rating: 3.2 out of 5
Service Rating: 3.2 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 2.8 out of 5

Applebee's

Applebee's is a great place to go and find a variety of different foods to appease your tastebuds. Applebee's is located 804 Highway 80 East and is open Sunday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. A complete line-up of signature soups, salads, hamburgers, and sandwiches make Applebee's a great place for lunch. And for dinner, feast on pastas, fajitas, steaks, and ribs. The price ranges from about $6-$15. It is a nice restaurant with a friendly staff and atmosphere.

They also have a Weight Watchers Menu for all of you that are trying to look good in your bathing suit for the summer. The meals on this menu may be healthier but they are still tasty.

Applebee's also offers the Car-Side-To-Go. This is where you can call in your order and they bring it outside to you. You never have to leave your car. How convenient!

They have great pasta dishes along with tasty steaks. I personally like the appetizer sampler, which comes with spinich dip, wings, cheese stick, and quesidillas. The have about 7 different types of salads, which will definitely fill you up.

Between the great food and the great service, Applebee's is one of my favorites in Statesboro. I love everything that I have ever had there. I like their salads, burgers, and steaks. The fried shrimp is also wonderful.

Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Service Rating: 3.6 out of 5
Atmosphere Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Locos Deli and Pub

Loco's is a wonderful place to go to eat and hang out with friends. It is located at 91 Briarwood Lane in Statesboro, right off of the bypass. They are open Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It mainly attracts college students because of the food and the bar. It has a room dedicated to the bar and they often have live entertainment during the week. On Wednesday they have Trivia night. This restaurant mainly appeals to younger people, however, older people still love to come in and dine on their great deli sandwiches and salads.

Locos is also affordable. Everything on their menu ranges from about $5 to $14. They offer many different kinds of sandwiches from the club to a chicken parmesan sandwich. They also have salads, basically any kind. They now are starting to offer Mexican-style foods, in which they call "South of the Border." The most famous thing about Locos is their list of appetizers. You should definitely check them out. They are worth the trip in itself.

They are also famous for thier wings. You can get them in any flavor. Yumm!!

I love to go to Locos. It is a fun place to be, and a great place to eat. I usually get the club sandwich which comes with a side (fries, veggies, cole slaw, etc.) and a pickel. The atmosphere at Locos is fun for all, especially college students. I definitely recommend you going to check it out. The live entertainment is awesome. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Service Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Longhorn Steakhouse

Longhorn Steakhouse is a great place to go and get a nice dinner with a great atmosphere. Longhorn's is located at 719 Northside Drive, East in Statesboro. They are open on Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. They only thing about eating at Longhorn's on a Friday and Saturday night is the long wait. It is usually booming with people every day of the week, even at lunch time.

They offer many different varieties of food, but they are famous for their juicy steaks. They also have chicken, salads, shrimp, along with many other tasty foods.

The price range is from about $8.00 to $22.00. Their signature steak is called "The Longhorn," which is a huge T-bone steak. You can get it with two sides, ranging from baked potato, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, french fries, vegetables, or a side salad. They have one of the best ceasar salads in town. They also give a loaf of bread and butter to everyone. You should definitely try their honey butter.

This restaurant is a great place to go out to eat with family or on a date. The atmosphere is very great and makes going out to eat fun.

They usually offer signature meals during certain times. Right now, they are offering "The Outback," which is a huge steak, and the Shrimp and Lobster dip, which is wonderful.

Dining is casual and the manager says, "they have the best steaks in business." They have a bar inside the restaurant and also outside seating is available. They have a lunch menu, which is a little cheaper than dinner, but it still is good.

My favorite thing to eat at Longhorns, actually I ate there last night, is the grilled shrimp. I get mashed potatoes and a garden salad with ranch dressing. Longhorn's is a great place to go get a nice dinner. Even though it can be a little pricy, the food is definitely worth it. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.8 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 3.1 out of 5

Dairy Queen

Craving an ice cream, Dairy Queen is the place to go. Dairy Queen in Statesboro is located at 1 Northside Dr., East. It is a great fast food restaurant that is famous for its burgers, blizzards, and ice cream.

They have any kind of ice cream that you can imagine. You can get the ice cream in a cup or a cone; topped with your favorite topping.

My favorite item is the blizzards. They usually have a different kind every month. You can get an oreo blizzard, a M&M blizzard, plus many more.

They now have the Dairy Queen Cakes, which can be for any occasion: birthdays, graduation, etc.

Most everything on their menu is below $5.00, which is hard to beat. The

combos come with fries and a drink.

They offer burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, milkshakes, and much more.

I usually get a double cheeseburger with fries and a vanilla milkshake. If I am having a sweet tooth, I usually get an oreo blizzard or a dipped cone.

If you are looking for something fast and also want dessert to go along with the meal, Dairy Queen is the place to go. This blog has got me craving an ice cream, I think I will go to Dairy Queen and get one. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Rating

Food Rating: 3.8 out of 5

Service Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Atmostphere Rating: 4.2 out of 5

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli is a wonderful place to go and get almost any kind of deli sandwich. It is located at 1100 Brampton Avenue, Suite A, in Statesboro. They are open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. McAlister's is more expensive than say Blimpie or Subway, but the few extra dollars are definitely worth it. The history of McAlisters is also extremely interesting.

They have great service. You can go in and order your food and a waitress will bring it out to you, while also making sure that your every need is provided. I love that about McAlister's. The employees are extremely friendly, which makes the dining experience enjoyable.

McAlister's is famous for their sweet tea. You can buy a glass or buy a whole gallon of tea. I absolutely love it!

The choice of the month right now is the peach habanero. You can get the habanero club, chicken, or turkey. It is basically a deli sandwich with a peach sauce on it. I have not tried it yet, but it definitely looks yummy!

McAlisters also offers wraps, soups, salads, and spuds. They have a pot roast spud, which is a baked potato topped with pot roast, gravy, and carrots. It is absolutely wonderful. I urge everyone to try it.

My favorite thing at McAlister's is the club sandwich. It is a ham and turkey sandwich with bacon,cheese, and honey mustard. I usually get the potato soup with mine, and of couse, a glass of sweet tea. This meal usually costs me about $9.00, which is a little more than I would usually pay for a deli sandwich, but it is worth it!

McAlisters is new in town and is usually packed at lunch time. I love the inside. The walls are packed with treasures of Statesboro.

McAlisters is a great place to eat. I encourage everyone to try it, and I guarantee that you will love it. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald's Ratings

Food Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Service Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Atmostphere Rating: 4.1 out of 5

Zaxby's

Zaxby's is a great place to go if you like chicken. They are located at 502 Fair Rd., in Statesboro. They can be contacted at 681-2000. They are open everyday of the week for your convenience.

Zaxby's offers the best in fried chicken tenders, chicken salad, and onion rings. Zaxby's is a little more expensive than the regular fast food joint, but it is well worth the extra cash. You can get most meals as combos, which comes with fries and a drink. They have zalads, which are the famous Zaxby's salads. You can get the chicken on the salad either grilled or fried.

The most popular item on their menu is the chicken finger plate, which is fried chicken fingers, crinkle fries, cole slaw, and zax sauce (or either honey mustard). You can also get the zax snack which chicken tenders, fries, toast, and a drink (but in a smaller portion).

They also have onion rings, wings, and chicken salad. They prepare your food for you while you wait to insure freshness to every customer. Zaxby's is famous for its hospitality and good service.

They also have party platters, which are great for all occassions.

My favorite thing at Zaxby's is the club sandwich which is 3 fried chicken tenders on texas toast with tomatos and cheese. I usually get the combo, which comes with fries and a drink. This usually costs me about $7.00.

I would definitely recommend Zaxby's to anyone who loves chicken. You should definitely check it out. It would be well worth it. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Stateboro Herald's Food Rating

Food Rating: 3.6 out of 5
Service Rating: 2.4 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 2.8 out of 5

Taco Bell

Taco Bell is a college student's best friend. With its low prices and great Mexican cuisine, it's hard to beat. You can go in Taco Bell and get a meal for under $5.00. Taco Bell is located at 224 Main St., Statesboro. You can go through the drive-through or go dine in. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and the weekends they are open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

They offer tacos, burritos, gorditas, chalupas, quesadillas, nachos, and much more. Most everything on the menu is pretty cheap. Right now, they are offering a new special, the steak gilled taquitos combo which comes with a taco and a drink for around $4.00. They also have a 1/2 pound cheesy bean and rice burrito, which I would recommend.

I go to Taco Bell all the time. I usually get the crunchwrap combo. The crunchwrap is a grilled burrito in your choice of beef or chicken stuffed with lettuce, cheese, and a crunchy taco shell. It comes with a drink and a hard or soft taco. Taco Bell offers Pepsi products. If you dine in, you can have all the free refills you want.

They also have what is called the Fourth Meal "The meal between dinner and breakfast." This is basically a late night value menu for all you "late nighters" out there.

I always hear students talk about Taco Bell. It is the perfect place for a college student to go if they can't sleep or just want a great, tasty and cheap lunch. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Statesboro Herald Food Ratings:

Food Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.7 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 3.3 out of 3

Quizno's Subs

Quizno's is a small sandwich shop located at 100 Brampton Road in Statesboro. They are open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They offer subs (hot or cold), soups, salads, bread bowls, beverages, sides, and desserts. There are places to sit and enjoy your meal inside and outside. The sandwiches they offer range from a classic club with bacon to the smokehouse beef brisket. They run their sandwiches through a grill which makes the sandwich nice and toasty. You can get a regular sandwich meal for around $8.00. This includes your choice of chips and a drink. You can add soup to your meal from $1.49. Their soups include clam chowder, chili, classic chicken noodle, and creamy broccoli cheese. Quizno's is also famous for their bread bowls.

Quizno's offers sweet and unsweet tea, fountain drinks, and bottle drinks. Their chips and desserts are wonderful.

I love the atmosphere of Quizno's. I usually get the classic club with bacon (no lettuce) and enjoy a wonderful bowl of clam chowder. I like to sit outside and eat. Quizno's is the perfect place to go and enjoy great food and a quiet place to eat. Until next time, Happy Dining!

Quizno's Ratings
Food Rating: 3.2 out of 5
Service Rating: 2.8 out of 5
Atmosphere Rating: 2.9 out of 5

Ocean Galley

Ocean Galley is a tasty and affordable, and actually the only seafood restaurant in Statesboro. It is located at 503 Northside Dr. in Statesboro, next to Big Lots. It has a very casual setting and has party rooms for birthdays or office parties. The price range is from around $5.00 to about $20.00. They accept cash and all major credit cards. They are open Sunday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

They offer plates of your favorite seafood such as shrimp, lobster, fish, etc.

They are famous for their catfish. You can get the catfish fried, baked, basically anyway you like it. They also offer food such as gator tail, turtles, and any salt-water fish that you can think of.

They offer a lunch menu in which you can choose one or two items ranging from fried catfish, fried or grilled shrimp, scallops, oysters, plus much more. You can choose one for $6.50 or two for $7.95. This comes with hushpuppies and your choice of two sides, including fried okra, cheese grits, cole slaw, french fries, baked potato, plus much more.

They have an early bird special from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in which you can get fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp, fried catfish, or oysters for only $6.95. This comes with the famous tuna dip appetizer, a drink, two sides, and key lime pie. What a bargain!!

They also have chicken fingers, hamburgers, and corn dogs for all you "non-seafood" eaters.

I love Ocean Galley Seafood. My grandmother and I usually meet there every Thursday to enjoy lunch together. My usual is the fried shrimp with a baked potato and cheese grits. I can't go there without having some of the tuna dip. I definitely recommend it.

Ocean Galley Seafood is a place for everyone to go enjoy seafood and casual dining for a low price.

Statesboro Herald Dining Rates for Ocean Galley

Food Rating: 3.1 out of 5

Service Rating: 2.9 out of 5

Atmosphere Rating: 2.6 out of 5

Until next time, Happy Dining!!

Southern Palace

If you are looking for a place to get great Chinese food, Southern Palace will be a good choice. They are open every day of the week: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 10:00 p.m. Southern Palace is located at 602 Brannen Street in Statesboro, next to Dollar General. It is a great place to go for a quiet sit-down dinner. However, you can also order take-out. With the low prices and casual setting, Southern Palace is hard to beat. They accept all credit cards, checks, or cash.

Everything at Southern Palace is cooked with 100% vegetable oil. No MSG is used in thier cooking. There is ample parking space. Catering is also available for offices, factory, or homes. The party menus are available at your request.

Most everything on their menu is under $15.00. Everyday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. they have the lunch special. This includes a choice from the lunch menu which includes Chinese classics such as sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, hot pepper shimp, shrimp with mixed vegetables and many other things. With your meal you can choose your choice of soup (wonton, egg drop, or hot and sour), and egg or spring roll, and rice (steamed or fried). Everything on this lunch special is under $7.00. How can you beat that???

There are many options on the dinner menu also. They have soup, appetizers, beef, poultry, pork, seafood, vegetable, egg foo young, and the chef's specialties. For all of you trying to watch that figure for summer, they also have weight watcher's dishes.

There are many different kinds of soups that Southern Palace offers. They have egg drop soup, wonton soup, hot and sour soup, and many more.The appetizers include egg rolls, chicken wings, dumplings, ribs, etc.Their famous beef dishes include Hunan Beef, Szechuan Beef, and Beef with Broccoli.Poultry is also a good choice. The sweet and sour chicken is delicious and a personal favorite. I am not a huge pork fan but they offer pork anyway you like it.Their seafood menu is endless. There is shrimp with broccoli, shimp with garlic sause plus much more.

The chef's specialties are also very tasty, but a little more expensive. They include General Tso's Chicken which is crispy chucks of chicken in a Southern Palace special sause, the Seafood Combination on Hot Plate which is crab meat, scallops and shrimp with mixed vegetables. These chef's specialties range from about $10.00 to $16.00.

All of the meals come with your choice of rice (steamed or fried) and choice of soup as I mentioned earlier.

They also have a special carry-out menu for college students. Southern Palace understands the demands that college students face with money being low, but they still want you to come and enjoy great Chinese cusine. The college menu prices range from $1.00 for soup all the way to $7.00 for the chef's specialties. WHAT A BARGAIN!!!

I personally enjoy dining in at Southern Palace. It is a nice, clean, quiet place to eat and enjoy dinner with friends. With the way the restaurant is set up, you actually feel like you are in China.

The Statesboro Herald Dining Guide has a place where you can go and rate resturants.

Southern Palace Ratings
Food Rating: 3.6 out of 5
Service Rating: 3.2 out of 5
Atmosphere: 3.4 out of 5

Please check out more about Southern Palace at www.statesboroherald.com/dining

I would suggest trying Southen Palace is you are into Chinese food. I am sure that you will love it!! Let me know your comments. Until next time, Happy Dining!!!

El Sombrero

El Sombrero is a great sit-down Mexican-style restaurant. With its low prices, everyone can go enjoy a great taste of what Mexican cuisine is like. They are open every day of the week with two locations in Statesboro: 600 Northside Drive, Suite A, and 406 Fair Road. I usually go to the one located on Northside Drive. It is somewhat smaller, but the food is just as good. They have a wide variety of food ranging from tacos to fajitas. If you go eat at "El Som" or "The Hat" as some college students call it, you can walk out of there spending only about $6.oo, which is a bargain for any college student. "Trust me, I know." The "El Som" on Fair Road also has a bar and music, where college students can go and have a drink with friends, still enjoying the atmosphere. The lunch menu offers the same meals as dinner, just in smaller portions and lower prices. But dinner is still inexpensive. You get free refills on your soft drinks and sweet tea and all of the chips and salsa that one can eat. Personally, I always fill up on chips and salsa before my meal arrives. It never fails, I can not leave El Som without feeling stuffed. "It's a great feeling!!" The waiters and waitresses are very friendly and always make me feel at home when I am there, and trust me, I eat there all the time. They even know what I want to drink as soon as I walk in the door. It seems to me that you always see the familiar, friendly faces when I go in there.

As I mentioned earlier, the prices are hard to beat, and they offer anything "Mexican" you can think to order. For appetizers, they offer a bowl of cheese dip for around $3.00, and a side of sour cream or guacamole for $.75. For lunch, you can get lunch fajitas for about $7.00. The lunch fajitas can be chicken, steak, shrimp, or a combination of all three. They are served along with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. You also get a salad and your choice of rice or beans. "What a bargain!" You can also get most any kind of quesadilla: shrimp, steak, chicken for only about $4.00. The nachos are one of my favorites. They offer beef and cheese nachos, chicken, steak, or the texas fajita nachos which is shrimp, steak, chicken, peppers, onions and tomatoes, all topped with nachos and cheese dip. It's wonderful. This costs about $4-6, depending on whether you want a half or full order. Tacos (hard or soft) are only about $1.25 each. They also have burritos, chimichangas, and enchiladas for low prices. Well, enough about prices.

I know some of you are thinking, "Well I am a vegetarian." They have food for you too. You can get a taco salad, or the wonderful mushroom and spinach quesadilla, along with many other options.

El Som is also the perfect place to go to celebrate a birthday celebration. They sing "Happy Birthday" to you in Spanish and put the Sombrero hat on you while they sing. It is an unforgettable experience, and highly entertaining.

El Som has many options for everyone. You could eat at El Som everyday for a month and never eat the same thing twice. How cool is that. The wonderful atmosphere and fine cuisine makes going out to eat, whether alone or with friends or family, lots of fun.