Cookout Florence, SC: Irby Street vs Lucas Street Compared
Florence is the largest city in the Pee Dee area, located about 50 miles from the two Cookout locations in Conway. Of the two Florence stores, the one on West Lucas Street (2112 W Lucas St) has the higher rating with 3.6 stars on Yelp. The one on South Irby Street (2007 S Irby St) is rated lower at 3.0 stars on Yelp.
If you are searching for late-night food, the Irby Street Cookout is the better choice. It is open until 3 AM or later every single night – till 3 AM from Sunday to Thursday and till 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. The Irby Street location is also the only one listed on Tripadvisor in Florence, where it is currently ranked #124 out of 222 restaurants in the city.
Which Florence store is which?
| Platform | S. Irby St. (2007) | W. Lucas St. (2112) |
|---|---|---|
| Yelp | 3.0 stars based on 41 reviews (Aug 2026) | 3.6 stars based on 31 reviews (Sept 2026) |
| Tripadvisor | 3.6 stars from 22 reviews, ranked 124 out of 222 | Not listed |
| Restaurantji | 3.4 stars from 281 reviews, with a 4.0 Google rating | Not listed |
| Opening Hours | Opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 3 AM; open until 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays | Yelp lists split hours; open until 3 AM on Saturdays and Sundays |
Yelp has the Cookout at Lucas Street listed twice. Once from 12:30 AM to 2 AM and another time from 10:30 AM to Midnight. It can be a bit confusing, but maybe give them a call before heading there late at night.
You may also see another review on Yelp giving this Cookout a 3.7 rating from 21 reviews. This will most likely be the same store; however, the listing is older, or the pin location is slightly different. The address given is near 2140 W. Lucas St.
Where is the nearest Cookout to Florence?
There are a few other Cookouts nearby in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and Hartsville as you travel around the eastern part of South Carolina. As Florence is bang in the middle of the Pee Dee region, it is very accessible to these towns.
Pricing: South Carolina has a 6% state sales tax applied to pre-prepared foods. Local taxes can also apply up to a maximum of 2%. We were unable to find any official local meal tax confirmation for Florence, so your total will be menu prices plus state tax and any local tax.
Which Florence Cookout should I go to?
Lucas Street has higher ratings, 3.6 stars on Yelp. However, there are fewer reviews.
Irby Street has slightly lower ratings overall, but they have far more reviews, so you can be more confident in the ratings. Irby Street is the only store with any sort of rating on Tripadvisor.
The good news is, both stores have the same menu and prices! There’s nothing different about the food or prices. The only differences are the location, ratings, and opening times. See our price guide for the full menu board and current prices.
