The original Scott's(Brunson crossroads).. is 1,2,3,and 4.
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I’ve heard very good things about Farm Boy BBQ in Chapin. Any comments?
1. Lewis's in Charleston. 2. Southern Belly. 3. Southern Belly. 4. Smoking Pig. And I'll add this. Next time your boys are out in College Station for a game go to Snow's in Lexington, TX. Just freaking unbelievable.
Across the street from Chick-fil-a on 29....
So let it be written, so let it be done.FWIW brisket is beef or veal and in SC if it's not pork it's not BBQ.
Of the 3 others, I prefer Hog Heaven on Hwy 17.The other of the two was very good but not as good as Hog Heaven.
Personally, I like Southern Belly in Five Points. I also like Doc's.
There is a place in Manning which is supposed to be one of the best. That part of the state uses vinegar and pepper.
I really enjoyed Shealy's as well, but it's been well over 10 years since I've been there.
And I'm sure most of the BBQ snobs on here will disagree because it's the fast-food version of BBQ, but I really, really miss Maurice's Piggy Park out here Montana. That yellow stuff is good, I don't care what y'all say. Also, the smoked BBQ Thanksgiving turkey you can order from Maurice's is just about the best thing I've ever eaten.
I moved from SC 15 years ago, and I know this wasn’t the question, but...
I live in Atlanta now, and if you’ve been and love BBQ, you must check out Heirloom BBQ. I only mention it because I ate there today, and I’m still in a food coma.
But seriously, it’s the best BBQ in Atlanta, and that’s saying a lot.
1 McCabes...that BBQ place in Manning.
2 Was Cannons in Little Mtn. Best yellow hash around Now Shealys.
3 Mustard Seed BBQ..between I26 and Woodruff..best sandwich in SC Meat is awesome
4 Scotts
Around 50 years ago, on Sumter Hwy, in Eastover, in the middle of no place, there was a hole-in-the-wall called Sikes. Probably an old converted garage/gas station, painted all white, inside and out. Their BBQ Plate was Hash over white rice, BBQ (sliced or minced, mine was always the sliced) Sweet Tea in big, clear, solo cups and 2 slices of white bread in a little bag. Two sons behind the counter filling plates and slinging hash. Bubba, toting in fresh trays of Hash & Q and Mama Sikes working the room with a smile, a little conversation and sweet tea refills. Always a "Hi! Y'all, how ya been?"
Either every single Friday or Saturday night, this boy would drive from Old Chapin Rd in Lexington, to Eastover for a little bit of heaven on a cardboard plate.
1) country cousins Scranton. No longer open.
2) little pigs and Hudson’s own cola scene now with all respect to hites and farm boys. Shealy’s is for pulley bones and sides.
3) see country cousins above, Scott’s, sweatmans and McCabes all deserve consideration. B’s and Wilburs if we open up NC,
4) my bucket list is all punched up, open for suggestions
New Ellinton BBQ is the best I've personally ever had
Isn’t there a gas station in Andrews that will sell you barbecue out of a side door?
I’ve heard very good things about Farm Boy BBQ in Chapin. Any comments?
1) Mustard Seed - just off I-26 Exit #35 on SJ Workman Hwy (Hwy-50)
close to Woodruff/Roebuck
2) Smoky Dreams - Greenville at Woodruff Rd near Hwy-14 intersection
These 2 are great BBQ places in the upstate (Greenville/Spartanburg) both have excellent sides. Mustard Seed cooks a variety of quality meats throughout the week. Smoky Dreams is small on space but big on quality of their meat.
Shiners BBQ in Latta is hands down the best in the South!!
don't get down there as much but seems like a place called Dukes ,off I26 or I95 heading to Hilton Head was pretty damn good too.
Still love Sweatman's but something has changed. Have they converted to gas vs open pit?
If you're talking about the one in Walterboro, yeah that one ranks right up there. Thought about including that one but it's been 10 years since I was there and wasn't sure it was still there.
I had a lot of food at Farm Boy's but I wasn't impressed with the cue. Great place to pig out, but it was akin to Mutt's BBQ in Greenville. Blah.
Mike and Jeff's BBQ in west Greenville is a must.
Bucky's is very good, heavily smoked BBQ for cheap. An excellent "everyday" cue.
Smokin' Pig, despite the fact it's a Dabo-fest, is incredibly good. Best brisket in SC as far as I'm concerned (I know that's not much of a distinction...) I took my friend from Lexington, TX there and they claimed the brisket was nearly as good as any they'd had.
Best or "best"?
Pot Smokers in the Vista may soon meet the same fate as it's next-door neighbor, The Flying Saucer. Lunch traffic is down and it's not competitive with the old established Q joints around town. It's a different style than what we're used to.
Like Pot Smokers, Southern Belly has resorted to Groupon sales to increase business and that's not a good sign.
FWIW brisket is beef or veal and in SC if it's not pork it's not BBQ.
I have to agree with McCabes in Manning. My mother is from there and go by there when passing through. It's the best BBQ I've had in the state of SC.1 McCabes...that BBQ place in Manning.
2 Was Cannons in Little Mtn. Best yellow hash around Now Shealys.
3 Mustard Seed BBQ..between I26 and Woodruff..best sandwich in SC Meat is awesome
4 Scotts
I went with "best" for a reason. Taste is inherently subjective and while I think that Scott's in Hemingway is the best, if you're not a vinegar-based BBQ fan and like yours chopped instead of pulled with a strong yellow mustard sauce, your definition of "best" is going to be different from mine...and that's ok. (even though you're wrong. )
Good info. I'll keep my ear to the ground.
No argument here.
1 Scott’s Hemingway ( really Brunson Crossroads). 2 Rodney Scott’s Charleston. 3 My Whole Hog Q each Thanksgiving. 4 Lewis Charleston
I had a lot of food at Farm Boy's but I wasn't impressed with the cue. Great place to pig out, but it was akin to Mutt's BBQ in Greenville. Blah.
Mike and Jeff's BBQ in west Greenville is a must.
Bucky's is very good, heavily smoked BBQ for cheap. An excellent "everyday" cue.
Smokin' Pig, despite the fact it's a Dabo-fest, is incredibly good. Best brisket in SC as far as I'm concerned (I know that's not much of a distinction...) I took my friend from Lexington, TX there and they claimed the brisket was nearly as good as any they'd had.
I agree as to SC. He trained at Franklin's and then had his own joint in Austin. The only better I've had was made by this octeganarian woman:For brisket, I can't see anyone beating Lewis's in Charleston.
Nah. Way overrated. The hash is the best thing there and I’m pretty sure they’ve started loading down the food with MSG as well.1. Shealy's
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I agree as to SC. He trained at Franklin's and then had his own joint in Austin. The only better I've had was made by this octeganarian woman:
I stand corrected as I often due. Should have read your sig line before spouting off. I don't kid myself I can man a pit like he does but I do use his corn pudding recipe every chance I get.I interviewed John after he moved to Charleston, but before Lewis BBQ opened. To say he "trained" at Franklin is not the way he would put it. According to Lewis, he left his job as a pastry chef who was doing competition BBQ on the side and moved from Denver to Austin to help Franklin open his place. He was the pitmaster there for 3 years and was going to leave to compete on the BBQ circuit in CA, but got a call from LeAnn Mueller and together they opened la Barbecue, among the best in Texas. From there Lewis came to Charleston. We were lucky to be at his first pop up at Revelry Brewing and were invited to their soft opening where we were introduced to a new BBQ experience.
Totally agree with #1 and 2. Don't really have a 3rd or 4th choice.1 Scott’s Hemingway ( really Brunson Crossroads). 2 Rodney Scott’s Charleston. 3 My Whole Hog Q each Thanksgiving. 4 Lewis Charleston
This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^The original Scott's(Brunson crossroads).. is 1,2,3,and 4.
Mustard Seed is the bomb.1) Mustard Seed - just off I-26 Exit #35 on SJ Workman Hwy (Hwy-50)
close to Woodruff/Roebuck
2) Smoky Dreams - Greenville at Woodruff Rd near Hwy-14 intersection
These 2 are great BBQ places in the upstate (Greenville/Spartanburg) both have excellent sides. Mustard Seed cooks a variety of quality meats throughout the week. Smoky Dreams is small on space but big on quality of their meat.
I grew up in Gaffney and the rare times we went out to eat, Dad would drive us to Shelby to Bridges BBQ. Still a favorite. Now I live in Greenville the best BBQ is:
1. Bobby’s in Fountain Inn (2nd best brisket)
2. Smoky Dreams (they have the best Brisket) really good mustard sauce
3. Bucky’s (ask for the spicy vinegar behind the counter)
I've heard good things about Bridge's in Shelby...are they still open? We go to Charlotte some, and we take 64 off I26 in Tryon and go thru Forest CIty/Shelby....If it's still open, i'll make it a point to stop by...I only love tomato based BBQ (upstate BBQ)....never cared for all the other...I grew up in Gaffney and the rare times we went out to eat, Dad would drive us to Shelby to Bridges BBQ. Still a favorite. Now I live in Greenville the best BBQ is:
1. Bobby’s in Fountain Inn (2nd best brisket)
2. Smoky Dreams (they have the best Brisket) really good mustard sauce
3. Bucky’s (ask for the spicy vinegar behind the counter)
Yes, it is still open. They smoke with hickory, have red slaw and hush puppies.I've heard good things about Bridge's in Shelby...are they still open? We go to Charlotte some, and we take 64 off I26 in Tryon and go thru Forest CIty/Shelby....If it's still open, i'll make it a point to stop by...I only love tomato based BBQ (upstate BBQ)....never cared for all the other...