23 OF THE BEST SHAW AFB RESTAURANTS
By Rachel Childs
Introduction
South Carolina cuisine aims to please with iconic favorites and Southern dishes that showcase the best of local styles. Whatever food you're into, restaurants around Shaw Air Force Base serve it up fresh. South Carolina's signature flavors can be found at restaurants, fast food joints, and other eateries on and around base. This list of restaurants on Shaw AFB and in the nearby city of Sumter is just a starting point for you as you get to know your new community. Be sure to talk with your new neighbors to find even more local hot spots that serve up just the flavor you're looking for. Know what you’re hungry for? Click the links below to go straight to the information. (1-6) American Restaurants at Shaw AFB (7-10) Shaw AFB Exchange Food Court Restaurants (11-14) American Restaurants Near Shaw AFB (15) Seafood Near Shaw AFB (16-17) Mexican Restaurants Near Shaw AFB (18-19) Italian Restaurants Near Shaw AFB (20-21) Asian Restaurants Near Shaw AFB (22) Caribbean Restaurants Near Shaw AFB (23) Desserts and More Near Shaw AFBShaw AFB Restaurants
Dining options on base are available in many flavors and multiple locations. Check out the base's Force Support Squadron website for more information on base restaurants and dining options. Due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, it is best to confirm restaurant hours before you go.American Cuisine
1. Afterburner Grill
5802 Killian Ave. Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 895-4349 Flight line and support personnel can grab a bite to eat at the Afterburner Grill, which is located next to the flight line.2. Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center
487 Myers St. Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 666-3651 Active-duty members, retirees, and DOD personnel can enjoy drinks and meals at the Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center. The club features a dining room, an enlisted lounge, an officers’ bar, party rooms, a ballroom, catering services, dinner specials, and a variety of entertainment.3. Cosmic Grill
416 Recreation St. Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 895-2732 Located at the Shaw Lanes Bowling Center on base, Cosmic Grill has burgers, sandwiches, drinks, and more.4. CMSgt Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility
417 Polifka Drive Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 895-9791 CMSgt Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility is the base’s DFAC.5. Rickenbacker's
Address #1
: 504 Shaw Drive Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 895-2701Address #2
: 1 Gabreski Drive Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 895-8581Address #3
: 431 Meadowlark St. Sumter, SC 29154Phone
: 1 (803) 895-6401 Rickenbacker's serves Starbucks coffee, snacks, and meals at three locations on base.6. Tee Top Café
400 Stuart St. Shaw AFB, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 895-1399 Located at the base’s Carolina Lakes Golf Course, Tee Top Café serves breakfast and lunch.Shaw AFB Exchange Food Court Restaurants
The following restaurants can be found at the base’s exchange. Visit the exchange's website for more information on the exchange's food court and eateries.7. Bun-D
370 Rhodes Ave. Sumter, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 666-3051 The Bun-D chain serves healthy wraps, salads, rice bowls, smoothies, and juices.8. Burger King
370 Rhodes Ave. Sumter, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 666-3051, ext. 1449. Subway
370 Rhodes Ave. Sumter, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 666-3051, ext. 14210. Taco Bell
370 Rhodes Ave. Sumter, SC 29152Phone
: 1 (803) 666-3051, ext. 115Sumter Restaurants
Venture outside the gates to nearby Sumter for more delicious options.American Cuisine
11. Hamptons
33 N. Main St. Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 774-4400 Hamptons serves up American cuisine with an Italian twist. Elegant, simple dishes are sure to please even the most discerning palate.12. J. O'Gradys
5 S. Main St. Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 938-5699 J. O’Gradys bar and pub offers up brews, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more.13. Simply Southern Bistro
65 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 469-8502 Enjoy Southern cooking with a Cajun kick at Simply Southern Bistro. Try the shrimp and grits, Southern fried green tomatoes, seafood plates, chicken and waffles, and other Southern classics.14. Willie Sue's
3355 Patriot Parkway Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 469-2500 Willie Sue’s wood-fired grill serves up delicious favorites. Be sure to try their homemade cobbler for dessert.Seafood Restaurants in Sumter, SC
15. The Palmetto Oyster House
415 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 607-9498 The Palmetto Oyster House, aka the PO’ House, has seafood on the menu. Enjoy po’boys, fried fish, shrimp baskets, and, of course, oysters.Mexican Cuisine
16. Mariachi’s
1072 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 775-3528 Enjoy quesadillas, tostadas, burritos, chimichangas, and more at Mariachi’s.17. Yucatan Mexican Restaurant
1316 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 905-1955 Choose from fajitas, tacos, burritos, or tamales at Yucatan Mexican Restaurant, and wash it all down with a margarita.Italian Cuisine
18. Demara's Italian Restaurant
2070 Peach Orchard Road Sumter, SC 29154Phone
: 1 (803) 499-4741 Pizza, pasta, subs, salads, and more can be had at Demara’s Italian Restaurant.19. Sambino’s
1104 Alice Drive Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 469-9231 Sambino’s serves up mouth-watering pizza, pasta, and salads.Asian Cuisine
20. Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
1121 Broad St. Suite 13 Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 418-0888 Sample sushi, dumplings, teriyaki, and Japanese cuisine at Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar.21. Thai House
718 Bultman Drive Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 934-8499 Enjoy Thai food, sushi, and more at Thai House.Caribbean Cuisine
22. Queen's Caribbean Cuisine
1217 Peach Orchard Road Suite B Sumter, SC 29154Phone
: 1 (803) 494-5603 Try authentic Caribbean delicacies at Queen's Caribbean Cuisine.Desserts and More
23. Murray’s Donuts
627 Bultman Drive Sumter, SC 29150Phone
: 1 (803) 938-8099 Grab some donuts, fritters, and other sweet treats at Murray’s Donuts.Conclusion
Hungry for more? Check out the South Carolina tourism website for more restaurant listings to explore. No doubt as you settle into your new community at Shaw AFB, you'll find your own favorites. Got a hot dining tip? We want to know! Share it on MyBaseGuide's Facebook, tag @mybaseguide on Instagram, or @mybaseguide on Twitter.The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
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