westsidemike

Just had to add my two cents worth, since I love to eat ... and I think I've been to every restaurant in Spartanburg several dozen times! Best for a nice evening out: The Peddler (awwesome pork tenderloin, and steaks, or course), Gerhard's, City Range, Abby's Best Chinese: Aloha... and New China has the best lunch buffet (sorry, but Sun King isn't in the same league... cheaper doesn't mean better). Best Thai: Thai Taste... Monsoon Noodle and Bangkok are both good as well Best Italian was Stefano's, hands down... I agree that was a real tragedy... had lots of good meals and lots of good memories there. The other Italian restaurants in town are just ok... I'm hoping the new Pranze will help fill the void here. Best Barbecue: If you're a fan of pulled pork, you have to go with Ron's Hog Pen (highway 9 just north of Business 85). I agree that Mutt's is pretty good, and Southern BBQ is worth the short trip (highway 221 exit off I-85), but IMHO Ron's is the best in town! Best Spartanburg traditions: Papa's for breakfast, Beacon for the experience and tea, Holden's Ranch for the chicken stew, and Wade's for the comfort food! Best Burger in town - Ike's Best Sandwiches/Deli: McAlisters (side note... does anyone remember The Cape? It was beside Corona's on McCravy... awesome sandwiches, opened by some former Flagstar employees... closed several years ago) Best Mexican: several good ones, but my personal favorite is Monterrey's... try the El Burro de la Roqetta (I'm sure that's spelled wrong, but you'll be able to pick it out)... everyone I know who's tried it won't order anything else) Best Pizza: Venus Pie Other: As You Like It and the Rose Cottage both have a reputation for being kind of girly, but the food is always good at both places... the Symposium Cafe is really good for breakfast. Also, since several people mentioned it... we do have a Firehouse Subs... it's fairly new... up highway 9 (towards Boiling Springs).