FATZ

Okay so I have to start this by being honest. I went here for lunch as a joke. I had never heard of Fatz (not from the area) and thought the name was a bit ridiculous. I also do not usually head to chain restaurants. I'm staying at a hotel close to the restaurant and figured it had to be better than all of the fast food options nearby.

Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by very friendly staff. I was sat in a comfortable and clean booth near the bar. The restaurant's decor make it seem like a higher-end casual dining chain, but better in that it is tasteful and attractive.

My server, Eric, was very pleasant. He took my drink order and returned with my soda and a piece of calabash chicken to try. I had never had calabash-anything before this visit so I was interested. It was extremely delicious. The chicken was fresh and juicy, the breading was flavorful and just downright good.

I ordered a calabash shrimp wrap and broccoli. After taking my order, the server returned with a basket of rolls. They seemed like they were poppyseed yeast rolls. They were very good, even though they were very buttery.

My food was delivered very quickly. I dug right in and found that the calabash shrimp was just as good as the chicken! They were essentially calabash popcorn shrimp served on a wrap with spicy ranch, tomato, lettuce and cheese. It was all done well. It sounds simple but I will tell you that I have had far more poorly assembled wraps in my life than good ones, so this was a nice surprise.

I decided to box half of the wrap because I kept smelling something sweet and amazing from the kitchen. I ordered peach cobbler.

I'm a northerner - I know nothing about fried chicken (or anything fried, really), and I now know that I also knew NOTHING about peach cobbler. It was sinful.

It wasn't just some cobbler thrown on a plate. It was fantastic. It was a mix of fresh peaches, walnuts, brown sugar, brown butter, cobbler crust, and vanilla bean ice cream.

Honestly, I'm no fan of chains - like I have said - but this one is definitely good enough to return to.  

Oh! Also, they have free wifi for guests. Nicely done, Fatz.

Went here for lunch. The server was good but both my wife's and my orderers were no correct. I had the cheeseburger and fires which tasted good. My wife had the 8 oz steak which was overcooked. Not as good as experience as the last Fatz we went too but that was a different location

I do not usually review chain restaurants since I really like to keep my money local.  But Fatz is a statewide chain so money does stay in South Carolina at least.  I have come to Fatz ever since it opened in Orangeburg.  I have always received good food with good portions and at a resonable price.  The big draw is Calabash Chicken but the regional favorites like Shrimp & Grits is also very good.  The dinner rolls are fried dough with honey butter - what could be better than that.  The ribs are very fall off the bone good.  Sometimes for dinner my wife and I order a full rack with 2 fully loaded baked pototos, which is plenty of food.  A full bar with a good beer selection makes this a well rounded place.