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Ball & Que

RESTAURANT

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Joann Pope Elliott, owner and general manager
of Ball & Que restaurant in Georgetown,
moved from Johnsonville, S.C. to Georgetown
when she married. The restaurant opened in
1968 and Joann became the owner in 1970. Here
she shares the restaurant’s 50 years under her ownership
and what makes it a success.

Q: What has made Ball and Que so successful in Georgetown?
A: We build a relationship with our customers and provide a
family friendly atmosphere with great food at a great price.

Q: Describe the atmosphere of the Ball and Que and the type
of cuisine.
A: It’s definitely friendly and relaxed. As one guest put it,
it’s like coming home. It’s fellowship and food. We are Q: What is most special about serving Georgetown
a full family-style restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and the surrounding communities.
and dinner. We have great daily specials, offer meals to A: We have a great staff and love getting
go and have gift cards. to know everyone personally.
Q: Ball and Que was recently named a finalist by the Post Q: What do you look most
and Courier in their 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. forward to as a part of the
What does the support of the community mean to Georgetown area community?
you and to your staff? A: We look forward to the
A: It’s very encouraging to know how our community lasting friendships with the
supports our business, how loyal they are to us. When people we meet, and continuing
we opened 50 years ago, we could seat 30 people. Now to serve and being a part of this
we can welcome up to 150. wonderful and loyal community.

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