You're exhausted at the end of the day and the last thing
you have a taste for, is food from a franchise? Not to worry I, have just the
place for you. The next time in you’re in Fort Mill, head over to Local Dish on
Main St. It was once a hidden gem and now the word’s gotten out. Owner John
Colwell opened the restaurant back in 2012. John and Chef Neil Bratton, formerly of The
Fish Market in Baxter, have created a menu of Southern specialties with a
twist. The “twist” and the use of fresh ingredients from local farms is the
main reason the food is superior to others in the area.
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| FRIED Shrimp Po'Boy |
Let me tell you how I happened to find this hidden gem. It
was a Saturday night out with the ladies. A little painting & wine at the
Painted Parrot in Fort Mill and a quick bite to eat at the fast food joint down
the street. As we began out trek to our dining destination, we noticed a crowd beginning
to form in the middle of Main St., 217 S. Main to be exact, Local Dish. As we
walked closer we noticed folks clamoring to get inside the restaurant. The
ladies looked at each other and without saying a word we were inside waiting to
be seated at the ….. you guessed it, bar. We were greeted by John the owner and a
wonderful waiter, who immediately made us feel right at home, explained the
menu and took our order.
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| Shrimp Pasta - To Die For! |
The food was delicious! Can I use another word to describe
it? Memorable!!
Local Dish is a restaurant
with an atmosphere that reminds me of a diner from a small town. You know, a Thelma
& Louise type of diner. The staff is
friendly, knowledgeable and oh so welcoming.
The food is Southern style with a twist.
I can bet you will be recommending Local Dish to your friends & family. Next
time you ask “What’s for Dinner?,” head over to Local Dish @ 217 Main St., Fort
Mill, SC.
P.S. Dinners at home on Sundays, they're closed.
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| The Staff @ Local Dish |
