A Family Tradition for Over 30 Years

Blazers Shrimp Dip has been a Greenwood, SC tradition for over 30 years. Originally served at Blazers Restaurant, the dip quickly became a signature item and is now available in retail outlets across the Southeast.

The original restaurant, owned by Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Blazer, opened in the early 1940s and featured a family style fish camp atmosphere. The building burned in the early 1960s and the rebuilt facility included separated dining rooms to accommodate smaller groups and families. In keeping with the atmosphere, most orders were served family style on large platters.

In the early 1970s, Norma and Jimmy Britt bought the restaurant and changed the atmosphere and menu to reflect their commitment to personal service.

Guests were greeted by their server with a tray of iced water, fresh bread hot from the oven served with strawberry preserves and a chilled bowl of the now famous Shrimp Dip and crackers, all free of charge.

Blazers’ menu grew as it introduced new items to the area including frog legs, prime rib, hand cut steaks, quail, and shrimp and grits. With the restaurant’s success, so grew the demand for the shrimp dip and customers began asking to purchase the product to serve at home.

In 2000, Blazers Specialty Foods, Inc. was formed and today the Shrimp Dip is available in supermarkets in North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. The product line has also grown to include Pimento Cheese and jalapeño flavors.

Although the Britt’s have retired from the restaurant business, the family tradition continues. The second and third generation oversees the quality products Blazers continues to serve its customers.