Yummy BBQ and great quality meat. The sauces are on the spicy side, however that's what makes it delish to this gal. By far the best hush puppies in Lancaster. We go very regularly. Great collard greens as well. read more

This is some of the best bbq I have ever tasted. Huge portions-- most of the time can make more than one meal. Great variety of sides. Great brisket. Super value for the price. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the staff. Not very attentive or friendly. read more

Outstanding BBQ!!! Absolutely delicious!!! These guys hook it up right!!! The BBQ is always on point, not too dry not to moist. They seem to really care about cooking everything just right. I've honestly not had a bad plate or sandwich at 521 BBQ Main Street, yet. I have had these guys cater several family gatherings, and every time these guys have not disappointed. The catering is outstanding, always more than ample food for your dollar. But if you get the chance, go sit down and enjoy a meal. For a BBQ joint the owner Mike, has put together an outstanding draft beer lineup!!! A very comfortable restaurant, that has now added a covered patio, and a few picnic tables. The most recent sandwich I tried was the ribeye steak sandwich. Once again, outstanding!!! They are now randomly doing steak and shrimp specials, I'll most definitely be going back to test that one out as well. But once again, I highly recommend you belly up to the bar, and enjoy a few of Mike's great selection of draft beers. I think you'll enjoy them. Oh yeah, have Chef Jeff hook you up a ribeye steak sandwich, too. It goes great with a few IPA's!!! read more

Lancaster, SC location. This place was good before the new owner. Takeout order was missing items. Slaw was light brown in color - definitely not fresh. Onion rings were soggy and cooked in old grease. The pulled pork was good, though. Won't be going back read more

They have excellent customer service! No wait to be seated (or if you are ordering to go). Always fresh food and drinks! Every meal ordered so far has been cooked perfectly and not one mistake. Everyone in their is super friendly as well! I love coming here! read more

Happen to be in town visiting someone in the hospital. The service was fast and friendly. The food was really good, and the collard greens are without doubt some of the best I've ever had. read more

First time we went - we were hooked! Food was awesome - service was awesome. Second time we went - we won't be back. Service really stunk! Waitress spoke over my husband several times, our food took over 30 minutes and it was late afternoon - only two other tables and they had their food. Maybe other people have had better experiences. read more

This is one of my favorite BBQ restaurants overall. I've eaten BBQ all over the US and this one ranks up at the top. Really good food at a great price. read more

We have eaten at the Indian Land location since it opened. We were elated when we found out that a new location was coming to Lancaster. I must say, the food was good to begin with, but the last 2-3 times and most recently, June 28th, the food left a lot to be desired. The Ribs were tough and fatty and the BBQ was less than tasteful with quite a bit of fat. We have been disappointed in the quality of food recently and hope that it improves since we really having a place like 521 locally. read more

Best place in town for ribs and brisket. I eat here at least once a week. My favorite is getting an order to go and having a bourbon at the bar while I wait. My preferred order is the fatty brisket, chopped with two orders of white cole slaw, but I enjoy the chicken wings, ribs, pulled pork and sausage too. Their sauces are made and meat is smoked in house and are all delicious. read more

This was not a good place. I have been to the 521 in Indian Land many times and always had great food. However the Lancaster 521 BBQ was not a good experience, the order was incomplete and the food was not good. I called in the order. It's curbside pick up. The waitress stood with our food in her hand while she talked to her friends in another car. After getting home I realized there were multiple sides missing from the order and the few sides we did receive were wrong. I tried the ribs but the meat was so dry but smothered with sauce as if to cover it up. I felt I had to knaw the meat off the bone. I threw it all away. $40 for two plates wasted. I called to speak with the manager. She offered to compensate for another rib plate but who wants to return. I asked to be reimbursed but was told the system is not set up to do so over the phone even though payment was made over the phone. The manager said if I came in for reimbursement she would then only refund $3.75 for the missing sides minus the side not ordered. No thank you. I do not recommend this location. These restaurants are owned by two different people. Go to The Indian Land location. read more

Great Barbeque, great sides. Nice selection of craft beers. Always enough left to take home for lunch the next day. So glad that 521 came to Lancaster! read more

We live about 5 minutes from the 521 BBQ in Carolina Commons but we will drive the extra 20 minutes to go to this one in Lancaster. The food is good at both locations (there are some differences with the food) but we just like the atmosphere better at this location. Seems like a lot of locals eat here. It has a more relaxed and intimate setting. The staff is friendly and they usually have specials. Good prices. read more

This is one of the best places in Lancaster to come for lunch. I work in town and always look forward to eating lunch here. The BBQ is really good and the sides are great with hefty portions. The best thing on the menu is the smoked chicken, try it once and you'll be coming back. read more

Best food in town. I eat here weekly for lunch and look forward to the meal. Smoked chicken is huge and not dry. Collards and fried okra are my sides of choice. Bbq plate is also loaded and always fresh from the smoker. Glad we finally have a consistent place to dine in Lancaster. Thanks 521! read more