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Best BBQ in South Carolina
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After seeing where Pig® went to Shealy’s in Batesburg for supper the other night, it got me thinking about other best spots for BBQ in South Carolina.
Here are my top 5 (NOT in order)
Dukes in Orangeburg
Shealy’s in Batesburg
Scott’s in Hemingway
Henry’s Smokehouse in Greenville
Smokin Pig in Easley
I know that BBQ is a personal preference, so what other places do y’all have in your top 5? I’m hoping to find some new places to try!
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 12:51 PM
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Lewis bbq in Charleston has great brisket and sausage
Hometeam bbq wings and fried ribs
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 8:50 PM
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Lewis BBQ in Charleston has beef ribs on Saturdays. The beef ribs can sell out if you eat later than 1pm. It is all good but expensive.
Home Team on 17 in Mt. Pleasant a winner every meal.
Duke's any where.
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Lewis in Greenville.
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Feb 2, 2025, 12:51 PM
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They also have a location in Charleston. Maybe the best brisket in the world.
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Lewis BBQ is pretty darn good!***
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It better be good, at $29 per pound!!***
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:04 PM
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 12:52 PM
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I think Duke's is average. Scott's in Hemingway let me down last time. I had a pulled pork sandwich from the Charleston store and it was pretty solid. I think Lewis BBQ was the best I have had in SC.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 1:00 PM
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Brisket is one of my favorites but it’s not SC bbq
For brisket for me it’s a toss up between Lewis and Bobby’s
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 12:53 PM
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My last 2 trips to the Smokin Pig leaving out after a game was fantastic. I need to get out more and try a few more places.
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CU Medallion [20035]
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I like your style
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Feb 2, 2025, 2:05 PM
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rhpltmeg® ... I need to get more and more good bbq myself ...
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:57 AM
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Ive gone when they were jam packed on a Saturday night still very good
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 12:58 PM
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In no particular order
Southside Smokehouse in Landrum
Circle M in Liberty
Bobby’s in Fountain Inn
Smoky Dreams in Greenville
Southern BBQ in Spartanburg
Carolina BBQ in Spartanburg
Hillbilly BBQ in Lowell NC
Smoking Pig if you get there early
These are just the ones that I would drive to on any given Saturday. If I widened the range the list would be way too long.
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:46 PM
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Circle M mentioned
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Circle M thirded
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 9:32 PM
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Robbie at the smokehouse has been bringing world class bbq since the 1970’s. Great guy and amazing pit master. Check out Shane Blackwell in Columbus NC at Mountain View BBQ and deli. He’s been featured on food network quite a few times and won awards from KC bbq association.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 6:40 PM
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Mr Wiggington, Mt Pisgah Baptist Church, Easley, SC.
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My house***
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Same for steak, burgers, chicken fingers and boiled pnuts***
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Re: My house***
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I concur, but my house! Funny that once I started smoking meats, I'm not overly impressed with any.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Shealys is straight trash as far as bbq is concerned.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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City limits bbq for the win. Also a James f beard finalist.
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My son lives outside of Nashville, we found a BBQ place there called Martins. That was the gold standard, until we found City Limits in West Columbia. Not only is it 5 minutes from our house, the brisket is hands down the best in South Carolina.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:25 PM
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I need to try City Limits.
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According to their website, they're only open for Saturday & Sunday lunch!!***
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:24 PM
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I agree about the BBQ… I go to Shealy’s for everything else.
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Clemson Conqueror [11309]
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I wouldn't call Shealy's trash, but they were never even the best in Leesville
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:52 PM
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until Jackie Hite's closed. And right up the road near Gilbert, Price's BBQ is way better than Shealy's...and one of the few that still cooks their meat over wood!
I've never been to the original Smokin' Pig, but the ones in Anderson and Williamston are both excellent.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Shealys is next door to a Purina factory. Coincidence? I think not.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Anybody have any thoughts on Georgia as well? Haven’t found a lot of good bbq here. I am outside of ATL and 1/2 way to Athens.
Old Hickory House was good in Tucker and Fox Bros is good. Other than that very average on anyplace else I have tried.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 2:27 PM
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There was a place on Big A Rd in Toccoa that was top notch. I don’t remember the name.
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I'll second that...went to Sconyers several years ago and it was excellent!
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:54 PM
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We ordered the sampler platter for two and we couldn't eat it all...and I can eat a lot!
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Valley Protector [1478]
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Fork Grove outside Anderson
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Feb 2, 2025, 1:09 PM
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MUCH better than the Smokin Pig. The best smoked turkey breast I have ever had.
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Clemson Conqueror [11309]
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So now we're calling smoked turkey breast barbecue? What about their
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:56 PM
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pulled pork and ribs?
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
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One of the oldest BBQ places around that I can think of is Brown's just outside Kingstree. I think they are decent but not great. There is a Swig N Swine in Summerville and Moncks Corner that is pretty good. Kelly's in Ladson is pretty good. The best hash I ever had was BBQ Barn in Moncks Corner but they closed.
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If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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Feb 2, 2025, 1:42 PM
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best around. Also Sweatman’s in Eutawville has some good hash and actually does a bbq buffet.
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Re: If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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Feb 2, 2025, 2:02 PM
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Been many yrs since I tried Dukes. They had a second location 20-30yrs ago closer to Sville but I always liked BBQ Barn better so I just ate there. Sweatmans is a name I haven't heard for 20+yrs, actually forgot about them. I remember liking them long time ago.
Sounds like you are Lowcountry fellow, have you tried the Winningham's BBQ sauces, Country puddin, hash, or other meats? They are in Ridgeville outskirts, they are a meat processor so they just make and sell goods, not a restaurant. Their hash is good, made with their country puddin and meats. You can buy a lot of their stuff at Piggly Wiggly. My parents love the Winningham sauces.
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Re: If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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I’m from the lowcountry but moved way up north to the tarheel state so don’t get to hit the old places as often. I don’t recall Winninghams BQQ I’ll have to ask my dad about it. He’s never had a meal that he’s forgotten about.
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Re: If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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Sweatmans BBQ is not what it use to be. When it changed hands it was like the new owners forgot anything they learned from the owners. Recently they have started using gas to cook with. Now it's just another place with a BBQ sign out front.
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Re: Go to Winningham Meats in Ridgeville for bulk hash
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Another for great hash is Dowd’s in Newberry.
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Re: If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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Melvin’s in Charleston was always good (but not Sweatman’s good). Not sure if they still exist, I’ve been in Northern Ohio for over 20 years now. Melvin was Maurice’s brother. That family is originally from Holly Hill as well.
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Re: If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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Melvin and Maurice got black-balled for some racial stuff and a Confederate Flag. Not sure what their status is nowadays?
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There are several Maurices still in business in the Lexington-Columbia area.***
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Re: If youre looking for good hash in the low country Dukes in Ridgeville is the
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The Mt P place is still there?
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Yep we eat it all the time
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Go to spot close to our house. More than serviceable. Good bbq sandwich, steak fries, onion ring.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 1:29 PM
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Not a huge fan of Smokin' Pigs BBQ honestly. But their Brisket is probably the best I've ever had. Those Jalapeno Cheddar Grits as well... *chef's kiss*
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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If you have never tried McCabe's BBQ in Manning, you need to try it. Pepper and vinegar sauce. Home cooking buffet. Strange hours though. Google and see hours of operation.
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Re: The brisket at smoking pig is like steak-umms compared to Lewis bbq***
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I also like Scott's in Hemingway.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 1:44 PM
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McCabe’s in Manning. You won’t find anything better.
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Duke’s in Orangeburg at the firehouse location: just finely chopped bbq, great hash and rice.
Antley’s in Orangeburg gets on the list more for Buffett along with bbq. Buttermilk fried chicken great stuff.
Smokin Pig in Pendleton area slight edge over Easley.
The place being built in Clemson by 93+76/28 that has been a food truck should be considered on list as it transitions to full restaurant soon.
Just outside SC is one in Flat Rock with bbq, brisket and sausage.
All good!
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 10:11 AM
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Duke’s in Orangeburg at the firehouse location: just finely chopped bbq, great hash and rice.
Antley’s in Orangeburg gets on the list more for Buffett along with bbq. Buttermilk fried chicken great stuff.
Smokin Pig in Pendleton area slight edge over Easley.
The place being built in Clemson by 93+76/28 that has been a food truck should be considered on list as it transitions to full restaurant soon.
Just outside SC is one in Flat Rock with bbq, brisket and sausage.
All good!
I am with you all the way. Last time i went to Antley in Oburg i got a plate of mac n cheese loaded it with their pork and drenched it in their hot vinegar sauce. God i hurt myself.
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Living here in Orangeburg, Dukes and Antleys are pretty much interchangeable as
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far as the BBQ. Antleys has Dukes beat on the building, and the buffet items. Dukes firehouse location probably has marginally the best hash. NONE of their meat is anything special.
The best BBQ I ever had, is no more. It was A.L. Felder's in the small town of Bowman, SC. Very livery tasting hash and highly seasoned meat, which was PERFECT for my taste buds. Bowman Academy used to do monthly fund raisers for years after Felder's closed down, with his exact recipe. Now, even they are gone.
The original SWeatmans outside of Eutawville, back when Mr. Bub and Mrs. Margie owned it, was just as good, although completely different taste wise. It was good enough for ol' Strom Thurmond, and for Holly HIll astronaut Frank Culbertson, amongst many others slightly more famous (or infamous?) than Moi.
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I never knew AL Felder of Bowman once had a BBQ place! I knew some of
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his family.
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Not quite in SC, but Sconyers in Augusta is probably my fav***
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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When in comes to puled pork, Sweatman's in Holly Hill was my favorite until the family sold some years ago.
My go to now is Lewis' brisket.
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Is Sweatmans closed or changed name?
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Prices BBQ, Gilbert address located off 378 near Lake Murray; Hites in West Columbia and Matthews in Saluda.
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I agree with you on Prices and Hites, but you're the 1st to ever mention
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Matthew's in Saluda...I've eaten there several times and never thought it to be anything special.
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Need to venture just a few miles into NC (Shelby) and hit Bridges BBQ Lodge. (Don’t confuse with Alston also in Shelby. Go to The Lodge).
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Mustard? It is a far second for me.
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How Do You Not Have Applebee's Baby Back Ribs on This List????***
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Re: How Do You Not Have Applebee's Baby Back Ribs on This List????***
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Don't forget about the McRib sammich. Or maybe it's best if it was never invented.
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Re: How Do You Not Have Applebee's Baby Back Ribs on This List????***
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Wait, where they serving that? I ate all them out of the Lowcountry.
This was weird year as I never eat fast food but I got sucked in with McRib and McDs app offering $1 McRibs. Glad they only available for a month
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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A friend told me about a place in Barnwell that was excellent. He thought that it was Blacks. Does anyone know if it is still open?
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Blacksburg? Not sure about that? Black's Fish Camp had the best cheeseburger in SC, or it was a couple yrs ago but they sold.
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Tiger Cub [18]
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Feb 2, 2025, 2:51 PM
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Lester's in Estill, SC. Great BBQ and hash. If you ain't got hash, you ain't got BBQ!
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Tiger Cub [10]
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Feb 2, 2025, 3:00 PM
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EZ answer:
Lewis , Charleston or Greenville
Browns, Kingstree
Sweatmans
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Valley Legend [12600]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 9:32 PM
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If I recall, Browns BBQ was good but hash was not good.
Second best hash in recent years after BBQ Barn closed is definitely bulk from Winningham's. But not restaurant, gotta take home.
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Orange Elite [5597]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 3:00 PM
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Midway BBQ in Buffalo SC
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National Champion [7572]
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Maurices BBQ in Cola. Smoking Pig Anderson.***
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Re: Maurices BBQ in Cola. Smoking Pig Anderson.***
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Feb 2, 2025, 3:12 PM
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I don’t go to Shealy’s for the bbq, but their fried chicken and veggies are excellent. Bucky’s BBQ in Greenville for smoked chicken. For pulled pork, there are just too many good ones to pick just one.
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Game Changer [1794]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 3:12 PM
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In Orangeburg - Dukes. Hash, soft bread, sides, barbecue and mustard barbecue sauce. Hasn’t changed in 25 years except bread behind the counter instead of on picnic tables.
Circle M in Liberty for the best pulled pork - they use whole pig - unbelievable. Slaw, collards are great. Real secret is the chicken-can’t be matched.
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Solid Orange [1320]
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Home Team in G'vegas***
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Dynasty Maker [3155]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 4:53 PM
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Probably not the best but maybe most surprisingly delicious is Bucees, and I am not kidding. The bbq sandwich is good and the brisket is really good. I still like Mutts, but probably not as good as it used to be to be.
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National Champion [7212]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 4:55 PM
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I am old school. A BBQ joint must have the following to qualify as a BBQ joint: 1. Not to fancy a place 2. Good meat and sauce 2. HASH & RICE 3. Some long ribs 4. Meat skins 5. Good slaw and good pickle 6. Fresh white bread 7. All the tea you can drink 8. Nanner puddin
All this other stuff sausage, beef and collard greens is just covering up the fact that they don't know what a 1st class BBQ joint is.
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Clemson Conqueror [11309]
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I don't think I could be that strict on what qualifies! You'd miss out on some
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Feb 2, 2025, 9:13 PM
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good barbecue!
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Clemson Conqueror [11273]
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Dukes Hollywood location
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Feb 2, 2025, 5:28 PM
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Was as good as it gets, not sure if it’s still around.
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Game Changer [1603]
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Your best bet is to drive to North Carolina.***
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Commissioner [1260]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:29 PM
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I grew up with Dukes in Orangeburg and that’s what I love. The others might be great, but I haven’t tried them so I won’t cast dispersions upon anyone else’s tastes. I will say there’s a place in Holly Hill that has outstanding BBQ, too, but I can’t recall the name.
I say, love and let love whatever BBQ suits the individual.
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National Champion [7880]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:35 PM
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The place in Holly Hill is probably Sweatman’s. It’s located right between Holly Hill and Eutawville. Both cities claim it.
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Commissioner [1260]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:53 PM
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The place in Holly Hill is probably Sweatman’s. It’s located right between Holly Hill and Eutawville. Both cities claim it.
You are correct!
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National Champion [7880]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:33 PM
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General tips from YEARS of BBQ consumption…..
1. That fancier the establishment, the worse the BBQ. As a general rule, clapboard (unpainted> painted), then cinderblock (smooth cement floor preferred), then brick is the preferred order. If the building doesn’t fit these guidelines, keep looking.
2. The cheaper the sign, the better the BBQ, generally- however, neon signage > 50 years old gets a special “front of the line” pass.
3. Pig on the signage is preferred, darn near required. Special points if the pig is pink.
Anyone have anything to add to my “BBQ rules”?
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Dynasty Maker [3152]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:20 PM
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Tiger Board - listen to this brother
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Top TigerNet [32025]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:33 PM
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Three Little Pigs in Asheville will always be my favorite. Probably been out of business for a generation now.
Never a fan of Texas beef BBQ or South Carolina mustard sauce. And Alabama using mayonnaise is the devil’s work.
Go Tigers and eastern Carolina vinegar and pepper sauce.
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Rival Killer [3006]
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Feb 2, 2025, 6:36 PM
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Eastern North Carolina vinegar and pepper sauce for the win.
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Clemson Conqueror [11309]
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Vinegar and pepper is great, especially when you add a little mustard to it!!***
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Associate AD [1039]
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Re: Scotts in Hemingway***
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110%er [3768]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 7:03 PM
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Duke's in Walterboro for pulled pork.
Lewis BBQ in Charleston for Brisket.
Jim N Nick's when I can't source any BBQ nearby 😂 though I LOVE their cheesey cornbread muffins.
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Hall of Famer [8865]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 9:23 PM
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Jim n Nick's is pretty. It's a chain, so that seems to put it in a different category. I'd put Sonny's in that category. Great smoked chicken.
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MVP [543]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:20 PM
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Best way to get really good BBQ in South Carolina is to travel north of Gaffney to Shelby and visit Red Bridges BBQ, then bring it back across the state line.
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Heisman Winner [79642]
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Home Team
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:23 PM
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is quite good.
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Paw Warrior [4633]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:47 PM
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Smoking pig shut the he** up
Message was edited by: ROYBus10®
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Playmaker [378]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 8:55 PM
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Sweatmans in Holly Hill/Eutawville
Best hash ever!
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Hall of Famer [8865]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 9:08 PM
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Midwood Smokehouse in Columbia has a great reputation.
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Ultimate Tiger [38704]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 10:20 PM
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For Texas style Brisket (and we're crossing the border a smidgen) try Slow Fire BBQ catering in Savannah. It's outstanding.
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Paw Master [17872]
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City Limits***
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Feb 2, 2025, 10:21 PM
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All-Conference [446]
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Best BBQ is in the PeeDee
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Feb 2, 2025, 10:48 PM
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Country Cousins - Olanta
Shulers - Latta
Rogers and Cains in Florence
Schoolhouse - Scranton
Browns - Kingstree
Scott’s - Hemingway
Educate thyself - https://peedeetourism.com/pee-dee-bbq-trail/
It’s the birthplace of BBQ
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Fan [31]
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Re: Best BBQ is in the PeeDee
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:30 AM
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Shulers’s in. Latta is great.
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Game Changer [1864]
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Shuler's are my people. I grew up not far from there in Temperance Hill.***
Feb 3, 2025, 6:57 PM
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National Champion [7519]
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Re: Shuler's are my people. I grew up not far from there in Temperance Hill.***
Feb 3, 2025, 9:29 PM
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Is Shuler’s the one at exit 181 off I-95? It’s good! Only been there once, but next time I’m up that way, I’m gonna stop in.
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National Champion [7519]
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Re: Best BBQ is in the PeeDee
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Schoolhouse in Scranton. Thanks for reminding me. I haven’t been in a while, so I need to get back.
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Athletic Dir [1141]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 11:14 PM
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mccabes in manning
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National Champion [7880]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 2, 2025, 11:19 PM
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Still waiting on some uneducated Floridian to chime in with Sonny’s. We know it’s coming.
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All-Conference [437]
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Tsk, tsk, tsk....
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Feb 2, 2025, 11:40 PM
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Reading these responses just has me shaking my head.
Many of these places have good BBQ, but only one place had truly GREAT BBQ. Everyone and their Momma know that's Sweatman's BBQ in Eutawville, SC.
In addition, the hash is the best I have EVER had. Anywhere. Anytime. Not even a close second.
Every plate also comes with sweet cole slaw, although, total transparency, this particular blend only ranks 3rd on my "Best Slaw List."
And, you get pickles, a rib and a skin(s), too.
And the banana pudding actually has bananas. Hard to believe, nowadays.
Now, if you are not a Mustard BBQ person, then you would probably disagree with me. To which I respectfully ask you to have your head examined. Just sayin'.
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Playmaker [396]
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Re: Tsk, tsk, tsk....
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Feb 3, 2025, 8:25 AM
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Never been to Sweatman's - but I've heard from many that it is excellent!
I'll have to check it out
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National Champion [7880]
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Re: Tsk, tsk, tsk....
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:33 AM
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I second everything he said. It's worth a trip to BFE to try it.
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Head Coach [904]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 12:13 AM
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Daddy Joes in Gaffney ain’t bad!!
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Orange Blooded [2409]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:59 AM
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Smokin pig (Any location)
Henrys smokehouse (Greenville)
Moes BBQ (Greenville)
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All-Pro [732]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 10:03 AM
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Bobby's BBQ in Fountain Inn is up there. Some of the best I've ever had. I have not been to several of the ones on the OP's list, but for me it's Lewis #1, Smokin Pig #2, Bobby's #3. I've also been told Sweatman's in Holly Hill might be the best in the state, but I cannot attest.
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Trainer [40]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 10:09 AM
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After seeing all the responses, I am quite surprised that nobody mentioned Jon G's BBQ in Peachland, NC. They do brisket better than anyone this side of Texas.
They are open from 11-4 on Saturday ONLY. They often run out before then.
It is almost a ritualistic experience - kind of like going to the original Scott's in Hemingway.
People sit out in the parking lot starting around 9 AM - consumption of beer and bourbon is often the lead up to the doors opening.
Truly nothing like it in the south. It should be on everyone's BBQ bucket list
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Playmaker [396]
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Pompous Pig - Anderson
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Feb 3, 2025, 10:39 AM
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The Pompous Pig in Anderson is excellent as well - ALWAYS have been impressed with them!
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Top TigerNet [28885]
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Re: Pompous Pig - Anderson
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Feb 3, 2025, 10:45 AM
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That’s a little hole in the wall!
Last time we went, it was OK at best
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National Champion [7121]
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Re: Best BBQ in South Carolina
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Feb 3, 2025, 10:46 AM
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I played in a lotsa Pro-Am golf tournament in my younger days. They ones that had Shealy's do the meals were just out of this world. Best I have ever had!
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Rock Defender [51]
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Feb 3, 2025, 11:31 AM
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MCabes in Manning probably my favorite. Haven't had the chance a while but they raise their own hogs there and have excellent sides. Shulers in Latta just off I 95 is really good. But will have to say I lived in Florence for a year and I am not sure I ever had bad BBQ there. Sweatmans and Dukes in Walterboro are good as well. I grew up on the original Earl Dukes in Cameron SC it was excellent. Last time I ate at Antley's it was meh.Other than the fried chicken.
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CU Guru [1591]
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Feb 3, 2025, 12:14 PM
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Go down to Brown's and Schoolhouse to try their BBQ..
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Valley Protector [1468]
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Feb 3, 2025, 12:09 PM
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Fork Grove BBQ , Anderson SC
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CU Guru [1591]
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Feb 3, 2025, 12:10 PM
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Scott would not be in my top 10..I have eaten there a couple of times and it is overhyped..
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110%er [3657]
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If you are in the south strand area and want something other than seafood
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Feb 3, 2025, 12:58 PM
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Hog Heaven in Pawley's is pretty darn good.
Scott's BBQ in Hemingway
Big D's BBQ
Brown's BBQ in Kingstree
Not fond of any in Florence or that mustard stuff in Cola
Love some Smoking Pig.
You need to see a shrink if you say Gastonia NC BBQ is any good.
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Paw Warrior [4777]
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Feb 3, 2025, 6:36 PM
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Best Smokin Pig is in Pendleton. The OG SP.
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Playmaker [368]
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Feb 3, 2025, 7:23 PM
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Henry’s smokehouse sucks
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Letterman [160]
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McCabes, Scotts and Wises BBQ in Jalapa
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:03 PM
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McCabe’s in Manning- the fried chicken is as good as it is and the BBQ is great
Scott’s in Hemingway
Wises in Jalapa, just off I-26 north of Newberry
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Clemson Conqueror [11309]
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I used to love Wise's, but I don't think they are as good as they used to be.
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Feb 3, 2025, 9:43 PM
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Johnny Wise died 8-10 years ago and his son runs it now!
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1st Rounder [649]
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Feb 3, 2025, 7:27 PM
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Pig Out in Spartanburg
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