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Beacon Drive Inn

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Considered a regional landmark and ranked as the second biggest drive-in restaurant in the country, The Beacon is a must-see for visitors looking to eat local comfort food. This old-fashioned drive-in is famous among South Carolinians for their friendly service, Beacon sweet tea (largest single seller of sweet tea in the country) and deliciously unhealthy menu staples like the chili cheese dog, onion rings, hush puppies, BBQ plates and fried fish baskets. The Beacon has everything you could want out of a Southern restaurant;... read more

Location details

255 John B White Sr Blvd, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Ben Belden 
11 years ago

Based on the "fame" of the Beacon, we decided to stop in. The first thing you see when you walk in is a giant sign hanging down over the entrance to the ordering line with the lingo used to order food. I had no idea there was a separate menu in tiny letters on the wall behind me and so I had no idea what all they had. I decided to try a chili cheeseburger with some fries. Part of the "appeal" of the Beacon is that an old man will yell your order five feet behind him to the grill. I told him I wanted "a chili cheeseburger and... read more

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Jamal Wheeler 
11 years ago

The beacon drive has always been a special place for me and my family, especially when Mr. J.C. Stroble would yell "Cheese-A-Plenty !!" Wonderful memories. 

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Deborah Williams Walton 
11 years ago

This place is legendary! 

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Bill Mynatt 
11 years ago

Hash-a-plenty please. 

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Sharon Wilson McCravy 
11 years ago

Best food ever 

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Sherri Mccormick 
11 years ago

Awesome place, awesome food!!!!!! 

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Shanell Ross 
11 years ago

Love this place. Great food and lots of it. 

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Crystal Garcia Avery 
11 years ago

Gross and to much grease 

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Anthony Canty 
11 years ago

I Love The Beacon Because Is The Best Resturant In Spartanburg 

Frequently asked questions about Beacon Drive Inn

How is Beacon Drive Inn rated?

Beacon Drive Inn has a 4.3 star rating with 433 reviews. 

When is Beacon Drive Inn open?

Beacon Drive Inn is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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