We came in about 6:30 on a Friday night. We ended up waiting in line for about 20 minutes. The line was out the door when we got there so don't be intimidated by that. You order at the counter and they prepare your food as you are on the other side of the glass. There is one person that does the meat and then the tray gets passed to the next person who gets your sides for you. Then you move to the register where you give your drink order and pay your tab. You are given the option to pay with a card or get a discount for cash. You get your drinks and find a table. As busy as they were, we wondered if we would be able to find a table. There were plenty of they also have some tables outside but it was super hot. I had the pulled pork plate and my son and husband both had the chopped brisket. The pork was good but the brisket was amazing. Brisket is amazing when done right and this was done very right. Full of flavor and moist and juicy. AMAZING. You have three different sauces you can try. They are at the tables. Hot, regular and mustard based. All had great flavor and the hot wasn't real hot. As sides we had the Brunswick stew, Mac and Cheese and cheesy hash browns. The Brunswick stew is less chunky and more fine. The flavor was good. The Mac and cheese was very creamy in a white cheese sauce. It was really good. The hash browns were full of flavor. I would definitely order the Mac and cheese and hashbrowns again but probably would skip the Brunswick stew. Not that it wasn't good. I would just try other menu items first. Just FYI. No alcohol. But you're coming here for the food. You won't even miss having an adult beverage. The tea is freshly brewed and all you need. All three of us left stuffed. I took half of my meal home with me. They definitely give you plenty to eat. We shared a banana pudding at the end because my son wanted to try it. It was very rich and creamy. Not sure if it is available every day because the menu just offers a dessert of the day. Two of us shared it and there was plenty to share. Of course, this was after we each had already eaten our dinners. And we're already stuffed. But the person at the table behind us was raving about how good it was so we couldn't resist. The employees were friendly and they kept the line moving. There were two kind ladies out in the dining area refilling drinks and making sure tables were cleaned as soon as people left. This is the kind of food you dream about after you've been there. So very good. We will definitely be back soon. read more

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Don't really understand the hype for this place. Brought out of town friends to FGB for an early 6:00pm dinner on a Saturday. They were already out of couple of meats & several sides. Collard greens & Mac n cheese are excellent and portions are huge. I witnessed most guests leaving with to-go boxes. Wish there was an option for less food at reduced prices. $30 for food/drink/gratuities per person. I find it rather expensive. However.... waitstaff were excellent & friendly!! read more

We were up in Townville, SC for a weekend and found this gem! The line was literally out the door which tells you everything you need to know! I got the rib plate with cole slaw and the potato salad. So delicious and the portion size is great too! I would recommend going early, because once they run out for the day, you're outta luck. They were out of brisket, but we'll be back to try it another time. Service is quick and everyone is really friendly here. Definitely planning to make this our go-to whenever we're in town. read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Rib plate - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

We had an amazing good lunch here. The ribs and brisket were cooked perfectly! Portions are big, I could have share it with my teen. Collards were our favorite side! Highly recommend. read more

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wow! One of my buddies loves barbecue more than anything. He goes on trips around the country just to try barbecue. He recommended this is a semi-local place that I had to try. He said it was the best brisket Easter, Texas. He was not wrong! I came here with three of my kids. The service was phenomenal! But the food even outside the great service. The brisket was phenomenal, but the ribs weren't far behind. The sides were really good. We got mac & cheese, straight corn salad, sweet potato crunch, and the hash brown casserole. Everything was phenomenal! This is by far one of the best BBQ places I have ever eaten at! I can't wake to come back. read more

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Incredible bbq, friendly services, and ambiance you are looking for in a bbq joint. Dine here weekly and highly recommend! read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Street corn, Mac n cheese, sweet potato crunch, jalapeño cheddar sausage, ribs, and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Solid 3.1 Simple cafeteria style - order, pay, and carry to an empty table or communal table. Disposable utensils and cups. Had brisket plate with 2 sides (cheesy bacon hashbrown and banana pudding) and I added a sausage link (chicken and waffle) Very tender and flavorful brisket without being overly salty like some other places. Sausage was pretty interesting. Chunks of waffle in the chicken sausage. Mostly you taste the maple syrup. Kids would probably appreciate it more. Hashbrown was very good. But the banana pudding stood out. The consistency was on point - not like some watery messes other places pass as 'pudding'. It was just a hair on the sweet side for my tastes. If they mellow that out a bit, I'd prolly be able to put away a pint of it in one sitting. They charge an extra 4% or so if you use credit, so bring cash. My total was just over $30 for the above with the cc surcharge. Would go back. read more

Not only beautiful grounds, but excellent food! Have admired the setting for years but never had the chance to eat there until now. The meat was tender, cheesy bacon hash browns were wonderful! Will definitely go back soon. read more

This place really is the whole package. Their staff is just amazing. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The cooks are top level talent. The food is elite. Brisket is the best outside of Texas. Most importantly the sides are homemade by actually talented cooks and not store bought. It's a fun family friendly atmosphere and experience that will ruin you for all other BBQ options in the area. read more

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Have been a fan of Fork Grove, but this past Saturday was a big disappointment. Had ordered a Rodeo platter with an additional rack of ribs and additional quart side. I suppose the issue was having it ready for a later Saturday pick up. All the meat ( ribs, brisket, links, and pulled pork) were over cooked and dried out. The smoked turkey was fine. Saturday is their last day open for the week and I suppose my platter was long cooked for the day. I've eaten here many times and never disappointed, but this was the first time they didn't live up to expectations. In the future I'll avoid late Saturday and stick to eating there on Thursdays, their first day open for the week. read more

Brisket is one of the best I've had. Was in town from North Carolina and stopped in for lunch... the sweet potato pie... was delicious! read more

My parents drove up from Conway, SC and wanted some good food. The food was DELICIOUS!! Everyone was very friendly, we will definitely be back. read more

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I've passed this place so many times but never thought about stopping until a coworker told me to try it out. Burnt ends, sausage, turkey, collard greens and sweet potato crunch are out of this world good. This has become my go to place for bbq. read more

All of the meats were fantastic, especially the ribs. Best baked beans I have ever had.

Went there for the best brisket money can buy. Their brisket was a little dry. Kinda disappointed with the brisket. May have been out of the wrap too long. The sausage was wonderful. The hashbrown cheesy casserole was awesome! And how do they cook the collards? Best I've ever had. It was a good experience but not outstanding. Lewis is still the best, but it's in Greenville. Recommend you give it a try. read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - BBQ Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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Back at our favorite new barbecue restaurant in SC, while visiting the grandchildren. The best flavor, taste and tender barbecue mix that I had . The cowpoke platter is what we get as a family of 4 each time. Unfortunately they sold out of the burnt ends again . read more

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So excited for a nice drive to Fork Grove BBQ - a feature on the SC BBQ Trail. A delightful "farm table" decor, very clean and roomy inside with outdoor seating as well. Lots of outdoor games to bide your time as well Fabulous BBQ. The pink smoke ring was definitely present on the sliced brisket and ribs. Both were tender, juicy with a substantial bark. Nice smoke flavor without being too Smokey. The jalapeño link had a nice bite but not too much. Same with the Thai spiced pork belly burnt ends. I guess you could say everything was cooked perfectly with a beautiful restraint of having the smoke take over. Enjoyed 3 of their delicious sides. And really enjoyed the addition of pickles and pickled onions that bright a bit of acidity to the table. What a wonderful new fixture in Anderson !! read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Mexican Corn Salad, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Sweet Potato Crunch - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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The food is absolutely amazing. The service is great too the brisket and smoked turkey are phenomenal.

This was the best barbecue I ever had! Everything was delicious from the brisket down to the sausages. Besides the sterile, cafeteria style seating, and they didn't give me any pickles or pickled onions and by the time I remembered seeing them in a photo, I was almost done with my meal. This was disappointing because all the while eating, all I could think was "some acid would be great to cut through this fat". However, the delicious meats and fair pricing more than made up for all that. The brisket was fatty and delicious, the pork ribs were nicely smoked and rendered, the sausages had a wonderful snap to the skin, and the pork belly burnt ends were to die for. The mac & cheese was delicious, the street corn wasn't bad, and the sweet potatoes were pretty good. The only thing missing on this menu was collard greens for me. If I'm ever in the area, I'll definitely be back again! read more

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Come early and come hungry. They do sell out, but it's for a great reason. Every time we come, we notice a lot of people get their sandwiches, however we love to come as a big group and get a sample of everything. The burnt ends is always our favorite and don't sleep on the turkey. The baked beans always seem to be our favorite side dish in addition to the sweet potato crunch. Best BBQ in Anderson. It's Texas style and blows Carolina BBQ out of the water. read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Beef Brisket, pulled pork, burn ends, hot links, baked beans, sweet potato crunch, Mac and cheese, Brunswick stew - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Throughout my life, I've lived all over the south and have pretty much had bbq in all of the major regions: Memphis, Carolina, Texas, you name. Each of them have their own peaks and valleys and Fork Grove excels in bringing some incredible Texas style Q to the region, without the judgmental use of bbq sauce. (Texans can be pretty picky folks) The ribs are fall off the bone and not too fatty, the brisket is just fatty enough and seasoned perfectly and the burnt ends, well, let's just say I was in heaven. The sides arehuge plus as well, especially the sweet potatoes. Run don't walk here. Pros: Plenty of parking and ample seating, fantastic food. Cons: They can often run out of food so plan your visit accordingly. Pro tip: the rib sauce is the best (if you like more of the sweet, sticky variety) but they hide it behind the counter. Ask for it and they'll give ya some. read more

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Holy smokes (pun intended) This place was great. BBQ and Smoked Turkey were very good. The sides were extraordinary. We got the Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns and Mac n Cheese. The hashbrowns are an unrivaled side. Good luck to any restaurant making a side that delicious. Will definitely visit again, when we're in the area. read more

An ample portion of meat and sides; flavor was excellent. The service was great; started in line and gave our orders to the "meat guy" who prepared your plate while you watched. The place was set up like I remember high quality BBQ in Texas; that's a compliment. If you want excellent BBQ; this is the place. One negative: they need to work on their mustard based sauce; too runny and not enough kick. read more

Chopped brisket is Pawsome! Restaurant is BYO so bring your fav adult Bev. Felicia is great, love her!

Super impressed, everything was great... brisket, sausage and turkey was tender and moist. I shy away from sides at most bbq places but I'm proud to say the sides are great equally as great. The cheesy bacon hashbrowns are a game changer. Rivals Lewis in Greenville and trust me, thats very high praise from me. Bravo! read more

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Such a great hidden gem. Great Texas style BBQ with some southern twists. Staff is wonderful and the food is banging. Get there early because you hey will sell out because it's that damn good! read more

Simply put this place is AWESOME! We were shopping in the Anderson area and decided BBQ for lunch. This place did not disappoint. We got brisket, turkey, and burnt ends. Sides were collard greens, slaw, stew, and Mac n cheese. Everything was great. We will be back. read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Brisket, turkey, burnt ends. - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Great BBQ and it tastes great. Make certain you are hungry because portions are big. Desserts are great also.

Great barbecue, brisket is my favorite and I love the sides as well. Can't beat the price

Great bbq we discovered this after a long day on the lake and everything was outstanding. One of the best bbq places in the upstate

Food was outstanding! Very generous portions. Friendly staff. Highly recommend the burnt ends. Ribs are also great.

Great Barbecue! Worth the drive if you're in the area. Open Friday-Sunday. The burnt ends were the best we've ever had, all the meat was so tender and tasty! Ribs literally had the meat falling off the bones. Cheesy hash browns are a MUST. Long wait on the baked beans so I got Brunswick stew instead (blended maybe? A vinegar kick to it - not a traditional Brunswick). Both sauces (red and yellow) were also heavy on the vinegar, but tasty. Corn salad and potato salad were both good. Polled some neighbors and were told the collards, slaw, & white Mac & cheese were great, and the beans divine. Will definitely be back when we head up this way again! read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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Picky about my bbq and this was fantastic! Wonderful sides! Eat outside at picnic tables or inside. Definite a favorite now that I've tried it! read more

Really, really good barbecue! Not quite Texas bbq but close. They give nice size portions and lots of sides to choose from. Different sides, not your typical stuff. read more

Well worth the drive from anywhere, this is a true BBQ destination for everyone. I have travelled far and wide and the brisket holds up to comparisons from places like City Market in Luling TX and Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse NY (iykyk). My wife had the ribs and offered a sample. Amazing as well. The sweet potato casserole, street corn and potato salad were all very good as well. Go ahead and get your "to go box" before you sit down because the portions are for two. My only regret...not getting there before they sold out of the sausage and burnt ends. Guess there's just another reason to return! read more

Fork Grove Barbecue - Sliced Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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What an awesome surprise!! I've been driving past this place for a couple of years and wish I would've stopped in sooner!! The brisket was outstanding and so tender it fell apart when I picked it up. We got the pork burnt ends, which I've never had the pork, only beef at other locations and they were fantastic! Also, the cheesy, bacon hash browns were freakin delicious! read more

This place is off the beaten path but man was it good!! The ribs were perfect , & this comes from a SC BBQ Assoc. Former competition cooking judge. The sides were also original & very good. The sweet potato crunch was amazing! Do yourself a favor & check them out. Get there early. The fill up fast & May run out!$ read more

Incredible BBQ and sides! I was visiting that area for the day and happened past it trying to find a gas station. Stopped for lunch and then went back for another platter for my long drive home! Being from Texas I was pleasantly surprised to find this place! Go there!!! You will not regret it!! The employees waiting on you are super nice as well and the owner made rounds making sure everyone was cared for properly!! read more

Really good BBQ. Got a pound of brisket, 2 sides (cole slaw & potato salad) & tea.... for $43. By far (by $10), the most expensive tea, 2 sides and a pound of brisket I've ever had. And I've been to some pretty swanky BBQ places all over the country that went all out on the establishment, ambiance as well as good food (and got more food). The food is home made and very fresh (though I do prefer a more vinegar based slaw), brisket was perfect. But for 43 dollars... thats wild. And there's a screen when you use a credit card asking for a tip... um, no. There's no real table service, so what am I tipping for?... I got my own refill of tea, I threw away my own trash, I got my own to go box....Don't get me wrong, other than the cost of the 1 person meal, my experience was very good. But 43 dollars? Wow. That's crazy. read more

I tried it one Thursday morning around 11. It was not good. The brisket was tough and had no flavor and the sausage was undercooked. The cheese wasn't even melted in the sausage! This place is also VERY EXPENSIVE. read more