Big Sandy Guide
Dining in
Big Sandy
Food Scene
- Most eating out means a short drive to Gilmer or Hawkins for sit-down meals
- Local spots focus on Southern comfort food — chicken fried steak, fried catfish, cornbread
- Church and community potlucks are genuinely some of the best meals you'll eat here
- BBQ culture runs deep — backyard smokers outnumber restaurants by a wide margin
- Gilmer's town square has a handful of cafes and diners worth the 15-minute drive
Local Favorites
- Small-town diners serving plate lunches with two sides and sweet tea
- BBQ joints and roadside smokers in the surrounding area
- Catfish houses — a Friday night staple across Upshur County
- Mexican restaurants in Gilmer that locals swear by
- Convenience store delis for breakfast tacos and kolaches on the go
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