We just happened off I-95, looking for souvenirs and dinner. We were recommended a local chain fast food restaurant but decided to explore a little. Came upon Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q and gave it a try.

Oh my GOODNESS, what a dinner! The pulled pork was outstanding. It didn’t need sauce it was so good. We have been by twice, stopped twice, and were not disappointed. We are hoping one comes up north to NJ.

Sonny’s is located just off I-95, exit 3 (Kingsland-St. Mary;s Road, Route 44) in Kingsland, Georgia.

Are you looking for great pizza or maybe a steak sandwich in a friendly atmosphere? Venuto’s on Cypress Point Parkway off of the Palm Coast I-95 exit 289 is a great place to eat.

The pizza is made in a brick oven and the steak sandwich is a reminder of a Philly steak. They also serve a nice house salad. Venuto’s just opened in January of this year and we came across it by accident.  It’s located in the new “City Walk” center that also houses all the Palm Coast government offices.  Venuto’s is a chain of brick oven pizza places in the Philadelphia area.  This is the only one in Florida from what I’ve been told.  It’s a clean place with tables, and good service.

There are other stores in the City Walk center, so after you eat, you can shop a little.  It’s a welcome break from all the fast food places off of I-95 and I recommend it.  The pizza is delicious!!

Take the Winstead Avenue exit and make a right on Sunset Avenue. Just a few minutes from 95, exit 138. Gardner’s BBQ Restaurant was delicious.

We got the lunch buffet. 2 adults – $7.99 each and the kids ate free. It costs us the same at McDonald’s and was much better. The fried chicken was the best I’ve probably ever had. The mac & cheese also a big hit. They had pork and turkey Q, turkey with gravy, potatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, salads, cobblers, desserts and of course sweet tea.

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone needing some home cooking on a long ride. open daily 10 am – 9 pm

Young Plantation has a new store located just off of I-95 exit 164 in Florence, South Carolina. They have an in store bakery (with fresh breads, pies, and cakes), awesome sandwiches, ice cream, and a full range of pecans and southern specialty foods. Check it out! Their number is 843-662-2452

Take I-95 exit 156 then drive 3 miles west on FL 512 to Fellsmere, turn right on “Broadway” and it is just a couple hundred yards ahead on the left. This restaurant is well worth the extra couple of miles.

Marsh Landing is located in a restored 1926 Land Office, that was once a Sugar company HQs.  This is a genuine Florida “Cracker” (cowboy) restaurant with local favorites like frog legs, gator tail, swamp cabbage soup and fried green tomatoes, home cooked fried chicken, plus the usual restaurant seafood and steaks.

Food here is reasonably priced. I have never had a bad meal there.

We love Popeye’s and you can get more convenient than having one right at a rest area! The only Popeye’s for miles around is at the Kennebunk Northbound Service Area on I-95 (a few miles south of Portland).

Compared to the Popeye’s down south, the prices here seem a little steep… but if you go online to their website (www.popeyes.com) you may get lucky and find a coupon. Great spicy chicken and sides. I love the dirty rice. This is my favorite fast food by far!

Location: I-95, exit 4 – Newington, NH

This IHOP is a couple of miles from I-95. Take exit 4 to US Route 4 to exit 1 and the Newington Mall. It’s tucked away at the eastern end of the property. There aren’t too many IHOPs in northern New England and this one is fairly new.

Reasonable prices and hearty helpings, who could ask for anything more? Whenever we head to the coast for a few days, we make it a point to stop at this IHOP at least once. The kids love it!

Location: I-95 Exit 1, Newark, DE

Matilda’s is a one of a kind place to eat at. From their Chicken Mac, which is homemade mac & cheese with pulled chicken and a sweet and spicy sauce drizzled on top, down to their Roo burgers, (burgers made from kangroo meat which tastes just like beef just more tender and flavorful) this is a MUST to stop by and expierence.

There’s always a friendly smile when you walk in, food is great tasting and comes out in a decent time. Just a few minuets off I-95 going South on Rt. 896.

Location: I-95 Exit 96, Hobe Sound, FL

Harry and the Natives is located at the intersection of Bridge Road (Hobe Sound Exit) and US Route 1.

This place has great food, a great atmosphere and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a family run restaurant since 1941. The son f the original proprietors now is chef and runs the place though his sister and mother are also there.

The tables are under a covered patio, there is a gift shop and the service is excellent but what is best is the food. They have a website: http://www.harryandthenatives.com. Try them if you are anywhere in the area!!

The Millhouse Steakhouse is an excellent find.  I had Rainbow Trout; my sister had Ahi Tuna, both of which were excellent.  The bread they served was great with two different dipping sauces.  The steaks and other meals we saw looked excellent also.  It is located just off I-95, exit 38 at the Holiday Inn in Brunswick, GA.  I would definitely make this stop again.