SEC Eats in each Town: Where should I go?
![GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 01: The SEC logo is seen before the Texas A&M Aggies play the Vanderbilt Commodores for the first round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 01, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 01: The SEC logo is seen before the Texas A&M Aggies play the Vanderbilt Commodores for the first round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 01, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/bd6565a79db72aa12b9a80f38e74e4ff5eb1732178af0e1a683a93787fa52319.jpg)
Auburn (Auburn, AL)
Niffer’s Place: This restaurant speaks tradition. From unusual decorations to colorful chalkboards, Niffer’s has it all. Their hamburger meat is never frozen, hand-pattied and seasoned with their own special recipe. Baked beans at Niffer’s is a family recipe along with homemade potato chips to name a few highlights.
Just ask us to "Nifferize it" to double the meat. EAT HERE!#burgers #bestburgers pic.twitter.com/lkYErmOlQN
— Niffer's Place (@NiffersPlace) April 13, 2024
Amsterdam Café: A favorite among locals and visitors founded in 1991. Incredible seafood and southern cuisine.
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Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Gators Dockside: Family-friendly sports-themed restaurant with big screen tv’s wall-to-wall. Their signature is their grilled wings.
Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille: Brunch on Saturday’s from 11 AM – 3 PM. This place offers some of the Ol’ Ball Coach Steve Spurrier’s favorite meals to desserts inspired by his wife Jerri’s homemade recipes.
The Swamp Restaurant in Gainesville: Just a few blocks away from the stadium, this Gainesville landmark returned in a new building after a temporary closing. With its historic house charm and live music, the atmosphere is perfect for game-day.
Gators in the College World Series means a mandatory watch party at #TheSwamp 🫡 📺
— The Swamp Restaurant (@SwampRestaurant) June 18, 2024
UF vs. Kentucky. TONIGHT. 7PM. #SYAS 🐊⚾️ pic.twitter.com/HlaUpfZx66
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Georgia (Athens, GA)
Little Italy: Traditional style restaurant that offers New York-style thin-crust pizza slices and subs that the locals rave about. Known for their hoagies and pizza. Cheap beer is a popular hit as well.
Mama’s Boy: Charming retro diner that’s a must-see breakfast spot in Athens. Offers made-from-scratch food with southern hospitality. Georgia Peach French Toast, Buttermilk Biscuits and strawberry lemonade are some of the staples.
Clocked: A downtown Athens staple that’s known for its unique burgers.
Weaver D’s: A colorful counter-served institution in Athens that serves down-home southern recipes.
The Grill: A laid-back American diner with vintage styling. Open 24 hours, this diner has been serving patrons since 1981. Offers a great list of burgers and sandwiches with affordable prices.
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