Nestled in the heart of Spartanburg stands a culinary landmark so beloved that South Carolinians will happily drive hours just for a taste of its legendary flounder sandwich.
The Beacon Drive-In isn’t merely a restaurant—it’s a time capsule with sweet tea.
The moment you spot that distinctive lighthouse-inspired sign towering above John B. White Sr. Boulevard, you know you’re not just approaching a meal, but a genuine Palmetto State institution that has fed generations of hungry travelers, locals, and even presidents.
Those iconic red steps leading to the entrance might as well be the stairway to comfort food heaven, where calories are just numbers and the flounder sandwich reigns supreme in a kingdom of Southern delicacies…