Tucked into a busy passage of Highway 17 in Little River, South Carolina amidst taverns, fast food joints, motels, and billboards there's a quiet unassuming restaurant with no flashing lights, no drive-through, and no drama. Yet, this little-known, unique restaurant in South Carolina is truly inspirational. Learn more about what makes this modest eatery one of the most unique restaurants in South Carolina.

Sure, the inspiration at The Parson's Table is found in the joyous creations that find their way to first your table and then your lips. But there's much more to this restaurant and this experience than just an awakening of the taste buds.

The building itself tells the story of sacrifice, determination, rebirth, and of the renewing of commitments.

You see, the Parson's Table used to be the Little River United Methodist Church. What is now the main dining room was the chapel, built in 1885 two blocks north on Highway 17.

Since the beginning, the Little River United Methodist Church was the heart of this community. People congregated in the main hall of the church (now the main dining room.) It's where couples got married, families attended service and entire communties gathered for more than just Sunday worship.In 1952 the church was converted (sacrificed) into a community building and then in 1978 it was purchased by a local resident who moved it to its current location two blocks away and turned it into a restaurant. As a result, it's still a place where the community gets together.

According to The Parson's Table, the former church was built so solidly that much of the original wood is still in place. Over the years, through determination, the owners of the building painstakingly reclaimed stained and beveled glass from churches in the Southeast and incorporated the items into the restaurant.

The old cypress doors on the front of the restaurant were sourced locally more than 150 years ago. They're a testament to Little River's long-standing commitment to local resources and craftsmenship.

Pair The Parson's Table, the building's history as a church, the majestic dining room and all the stained glass with a delicious menu that sources locally as much as possible and you'll agree this is one unique restaurant in South Carolina that's truly inspirational.

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For more information, you can visit The Parson's Table online.