Clark's Inn and Restaurant

Private William E. Bubba had grown up in a farming family in Cope, South Carolina and had always assumed he would be a "Gentleman Farmer".

Since 1946 north or southbound I-95 travelers enjoy the convenience, southern charm and hospitality while staying and dining at Historic Clark’s Inn and Restaurant, Santee, South Carolina just exit 98 on I-95. "Bubba" Clark returned home from W.W.II., picked up his bride, Helena, and their two year old baby from grandma's house and thought, "What now?". However, during the war years, much had chan

ged. His father, Winfield, had become ill, had sold most of his land, and had retired as an invalid. A natural born entrepreneur, Bubba knew that he would never be content with a "regular" job. Not having actually "finished" the University of South Carolina, (where he played rather than studied!) further narrowed his options. Old-timers say that Bubba was able to "see the future around the corner". He and his father formed Clark Realty and prior to World War II, they bought commercial property in Santee. At that time, before I-95, Highway 301 was the most traveled route from New York to Florida. Thinking that folks -- families in particular-- would travel more, they felt highway property was a sound investment. Over much objection from Helena, who was not a country girl, Bubba decided to "temporarily" seek his fortune in Santee, South Carolina. The town was a crossroads consisting of three stores, a bus station, and a post office surrounded by farmland. To Helena, it seemed impossibly "country" and made her small hometown of Barnwell, SC seem "metropolitan". "At least", she used to say, "we had a country club, churches and a downtown!"

But Bubba assured her, "It's just temporary until something better comes along". As a mess sergeant in the Army, he thought they could make money by opening a restaurant. So, in 1946, the old bus station became Clark's Restaurant. Then in 1971, with the opening on I-95, the present Clark's Restaurant was constructed in its current location. Bubba, always the businessman, served breakfast in the old Clark's and lunch in the new! Except for Christmas Day each year, the restaurant has been in constant operation since 1946! Over the years, Bubba got involved in other businesses. However, somehow along the way, the restaurant business got in his blood. For the rest of his life, you could almost always find him upstairs in his office. "Temporarily", 60 years later, Clark's is still in the family. It is owned by Patricia and Bill Clark. Until recently, it was overseen and critiqued by Helena who finally got used to living in the country!

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07/25/2024

Come and enjoy our deluxe accommodations on your next trip to the heart of South Carolina. We have top notch amenities, pet friendly rooms, dining on site and a beautiful gift shop featuring many unique and local gift items. Call today for your reservation!

07/18/2024

Make your reservations today for a weekend getaway, or longer! We have many excellent amenities, including pet friendly rooms, a gift shop, bar and excellent dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call or visit our website for more information.
https://clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

07/12/2024

Thank you so much to our customers and guests!

07/10/2024

Enjoy specials on rooms or take advantage of one of our golf packages! We have on site dining, bar and gift shop as well as pet friendly rooms. Call for more information today!

07/02/2024

Call for your reservations today!
Here at Clark's, in beautiful Santee, South Carolina, we are excited to host your weekend getaway, or summer vacation! Enjoy all the recreation and beauty our area has to offer, while enjoying our excellent accommodations and amenities. Ask about our pet friendly rooms! Visit our website here for more information: https://clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

06/28/2024

Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner this weekend! We are here to serve you for all three meals, with an extensive menu of choices. Peruse our menus here: https://clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

06/26/2024

From 1946 until now, Clark's Inn & Restaurant has become a household name in Santee, SC. We continue to strive to meet the high standards of Southern hospitality and delicious food. We offer excellent accommodations, breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily in our dining room, an on site bar, gift shop and many other amenities. We also offer pet friendly rooms. Learn more about the history of Clark's: https://1l.ink/JVSS6B4

06/21/2024

Summertime is here and we are here in the heart of South Carolina, right on Lake Marion and surrounded by beauty and recreational opportunities. We offer excellent amenities and a full restaurant and dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Also visit our on site gift shop, Whimsey, for gift items unique from South Carolina. Call for your reservation today!

06/18/2024

Join us for lunch today and enjoy a great meal in our comfortable dining room. Choose from a variety of soups, sandwiches and other special items off our menu. We can't wait to serve you today!
Look through all our menus, located on our website: https://clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

See you soon!

06/13/2024

Happy Father's Day- this Sunday!

Clark's Restaurant will serve breakfast from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024 for Father's Day. We will close at 10 a.m. after breakfast and will remain closed for the rest of the day. Whimsey will be closed as well.

We will reopen on Monday, June 17, 2024 with normal hours.

06/11/2024

Without our wonderful patrons, we would not have a business. Thank you so much for allowing us the pleasure to serve you!

06/06/2024

Breakfast, lunch or dinner... we are here to serve you! Join us for a weekend getaway, or just a meal in the comfortable atmosphere of our dining room. Peruse all three menus here: https://clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

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Website

http://www.clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

Address

114 Bradford Boulevard
Santee, SC
29142

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 9pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	6am - 10pm
Sunday	6am - 9pm