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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 19453 reviews

What User likes about The Beacon Drive-in:
I read all current reviews and they didn't look good. but I decided to try it for myself. I've never been here again. let's try it. well, I was very happy! the food was great, now realize what they order. it is driving in food. but they do it right, and it tasted, everything I got was great. I have a double cheeseburger a plenty. I also have peach-bubbers and apple-cakes. All of them. if I am back in this opposite, I... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Beacon Drive-in:
Yesterday was the final straw for me. I’ve been a loyal customer for years, but my last few visits have been disappointing. A few months ago, I received runny, watered-down chili, and yesterday, I got burnt hush puppies. I tried my best to eat them, but it was impossible. It feels like the restaurant has lost its passion for serving customers and is only focused on making money. If I had inspected the box before leav... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 19 reviews

Wow! That was a new experience for us. It's almost like a cafeteria line. I have no idea how the employees can keep up with all orders. I had land ham sandwich,...

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Nostalgic. Is this the best food ever?. Nope. Will I come back again and again? Yes. You can't quantify how nostalgia changes the flavor and perception of what...

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Friendly and personal workers. Fast service. More food than we could finish in a session. The mouths of the onion rings! Food was good, Desserts too. Many histo...

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Great food! Huge portions! I got the shrimp plate and my husband got the seafood combo with flounder and shrimp. I could only eat about 1/4 of them. Fried onion...

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I read all the recent reviews and they didn?t look good.. but I decided to try it for myself. Since I may never be here again.. let?s try it. Well? I was very p...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 600 reviews
Christian
23.10.2024 - 06:11

This place was like a fever dream. It operated in a manor I haven't seen since I was a child. The main guy takes your order and then literally shouts it at the...

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Scot
23.10.2024 - 06:11

Always brings back memories of fishing trips with Dad. Parking: It was parkerrific!

Melissa
23.10.2024 - 06:11

I have been eating here my entire life. Went the other day and it was like stepping back in time. Food was good

Neal
23.10.2024 - 06:11

Burgers were great. We sat outside on the deck with our dog and enjoyed. We would highly recommend.

Charles
23.10.2024 - 06:11

Kid-friendliness: The guy calling out the orders Has the same name as Me..lol..Chuck?

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 8532 reviews
Connie
29.08.2023 - 10:16

Came back home the other day and had to go to the Beacon no other place like it in the best food and service ever

Julie
29.08.2023 - 10:17

The Beacon never disappoints! My boys enjoyed their first Beacon cheeseburger. I used to visit with my grandparents growing up and we loved eating there. This w...

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Desarae
29.08.2023 - 10:16

Great food, great prices, super friendly environment, super quick service. Amazing place! Will definitely be back next pass through. Thank you guys!

Lamanda
29.08.2023 - 10:17

Chicken stew is addictive! Zero complaints on anything I have ordered, which is plenty.You definitely get your money's worth, with what ever you order. I drive...

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Rebekah
29.08.2023 - 10:17

Well worth the detour off I26! You will be impressed with the service and food quality! Your food will be hot and on your plate in less than 30 seconds!

Doordash
4.5 ★ from 4500 reviews
Kelley
09.03.2024 - 11:32

The sliced pork "plate" was generous—there was enough meat for two hearty sandwiches. Then there were the Stew Puppies (3) and Hushpuppies (10), which are alway...

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Kelley
09.03.2024 - 11:32

Additionally, I ordered hushpuppies, and I find it quite common for people to enjoy them with tartar sauce. It was included in my order and clearly labeled on t...

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Kelley
09.03.2024 - 11:32

The Double Chili Cheeseburger "A-Plenty" is consistently delicious, especially when you add extra chili. The fried onion rings are absolutely scrumptious. The c...

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Meredith
09.03.2024 - 11:32

There is nothing that compares to the unique flavors of food and the sweet tea of the Beacon. Its a Spartanburg Icon for a reason.

Jimmie
09.03.2024 - 11:32

It was still warm when delivered, complete and tested really good. love the sliced pork sandwich and the fries were not bad. Thanks!

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