The Smoking Pot
126 East Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439
The Smoking Pot provides a fresh Lowcountry dining experience. From the custom seafood tables to the local oysters, The Smoking Pot offers an authentic attitude of relaxed southern hospitality for any size party.
Email: info@TheSmokingPot.net
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