Does Anyone Remember Luvans Fish Camp?

[mrs-j]

My uncle took me to this place about ten or fifteen years ago when I was a kid. It was in the middle of nowhere but was within driving distance of Myrtle Beach.

I loved the food there. Standard fried/broiled/grilled seafood. The hush puppies were amazing. This was the first place that I tried homemade (not from a food service supplier) Thousand Island dressing. It was fantastic.

I have tried locating the restaurant on my own, but can't. And can't ask my uncle anymore.

Anyone ever heard of it? I think this was the right name.

Thanks!

[Varmint]

I think it's called Luvans Old South Fish Restaurant. My sources tell me it ain't what it used to be. I'd be interested to hear of any fish camp types of restaurants that are still worthy of a trip.

[mrs-j]

Varmint, thanks! That sounds like it - in fact using your name I found an address and everything. It's in Murrels Inlet - it's the same one. It's a shame to hear it's not what it used to be.

I love fish camp style food. By all means, people speak up if you've got any good ones!

[scbuzz]

I believe technically that they are in Garden City !

I have eaten at Luvans many times !

I agree that it is just not what it used to be, the last several times I have been the service was extremely slow.

However, they do have some of the best fried flounder I have ever had, but there are many other resturants in the Surfside/Garden City/Murrells' Inlet area to try instead !

[Varmint]

Thanks, Ron. And keep posting about SC establishments and its cuisine. We need more involvement from the Palmetto State here!

[Thrak]

Nance's for oyster roast- Murrels Inlet. Tyler's Cove for unreal stuffed Flounder- M.I. Shabby's in Pawley's Island for cheap fried fish and bar atmosphere. Litchfield Beach House in LB for more of a fish camp feel. Land's End or Lafayettes in Georgetown for catfish and hushpuppies (not even close to a hushpuppy)- just sweet cornbread with sweet whipped margarine- called Corn Dodgers for some reason. And on Ocean Hwy in Pawley's don't forget Mac's, Hardee's (yuck), KFC, and Ocean Drag (next to Food Lion- S Causeway) Actually it's a really low key Chinese place with the O and the N lights burned out of their signage, for about five years. Oh and i almost forgot...Just S of PI is Hog Heaven. Absolutely everything on their buffet is vinegar based.Yuck.

[Varmint]

I get the distinct impression that Thrak has an utter disdain for vinegar. How about pickles???

[Thrak]

I like pickles etc. Just trying to be part of this newsgroup and stating my biased "on some issues" opinions on some topics. BTW i hate Trio. J/K

[Al_Dente]

I get the distinct impression that Thrak has an utter disdain for vinegar.    How about pickles???

How bout some malt vinegar on good fries?

[Thrak]

Malt vinegar on my fish and chips at an Irish pub or Long John's (if REALLY starving). Vinegar is everywhere- not just where it belongs.

[Varmint]

I like pickles etc. Just trying to be part of this newsgroup and stating my biased "on some issues" opinions on some topics. BTW i hate Trio. J/K

Don't worry, Thrak. Any fairly new user here who starts to display a backbone by making opinionated posts just has to go through standard indoctrination procedures. You've passed.