Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ

It's a little on the expensive side but damn those Hushpuppies are addicting! Service was great and…read morethe vibes were chill. Fast service and good food. Im definitely coming back.

Really popular with the local community especially for BBQ (traditionally covered in Texas Pete hot…read moresauce) either on its own or as a sandwich but for that it's best with cole slaw...) My son had fried chicken which he also liked; I had ribs which I thoroughly did NOT enjoy (and was told not to get either but I'm stubborn like that) but at least it was an order of BBQ and ribs. Sides are all good but especially hush puppies. The hours may seem odd being closed Sun, Mon and Tue and having reduced hours Wed but that's just how it is. Bunch of local places you have to know when to go for food. Drive thru is really popular option with two drive thrus. You can also walk up and order and can sit outside on picnic tables and there is another air conditioned building you can use as well.

Outside walk up ordering

BBQ and ribs combo platter (#7) with fries, hush puppies and baked beans

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Another view of menu

Stewarts Tavern

4.6(48 reviews)

20.8 mi

Awesome food and service - great atmosphere and friendly staff! Highly recommend this restaurant!read more

Another great Friday evening at Stewart's Tavern! The staff, live music, and food was amazing. Chef…read moreVee and crew were cranking out orders and the brisket was cooked to perfection. I'm not a big cornbread person, but it was by far the best I've ever had!

Bar

Tell me how this is mixed fruit one orange cut in the four slices

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Seasonal drink menu

Shuler's BBQ

4.2(213 reviews)

30.1 mi

Shuler's is located off I-95, Exit 181A heading towards Marion and Myrtle Beach. You have to drive…read morea mile or so from the exit but it's easy to spot. The place is a large wooden building that resembles something that would have been built in the 1870's. There are a few bench's and chairs on the front porch to relax in after eating or if you need to wait for a table. They have a general store with some interesting items as well. Schuler's is a buffet style barbecue and all you can eat. Their pulled pork is their best meat. I wasn't really impressed with their ribs though. Don't get me wrong, the were pretty good but I certainly wasn't blown away. Their fried chicken is good but again not much different from most buffets in South Carolina. Their collards are nice and they do offer hash. If you're thinking corn beef hash, it's not that. It's a BBQ or liver hash and it's definitely an acquired taste. I usually put it over rice if I get it. Hash was highly popular in South Carolina for many years. It can't hurt to try it as Schuler's is actually pretty good. Not my favorite barbecue in the area but it's cool place with great people.

Had the opportunity to talk with the owner and was immediately attracted to the restaurant from the…read moreoutside...it just looks like a good BBQ restaurant. The staff was very friendly, the service was good...I had takeout but the restaurant is a buffet inside. It clearly is a place the locals enjoy and it is an easy stop if you are on the way to the beach. All in all, my favorite was actually the hot dog. The chili was excellent and the slaw had just a touch of sweetness. The BBQ was well prepared, just not my favorite style or taste profile...a bit too much twang. I would recommend Shuler's if you are in the area and look forward to trying other items the next time I return.

Hash on the bottom left. No, not like corned beef hash. This is BBQ hash. It's sort of an acquired taste. Not a big fan.

Plate # 2.

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Front porch of general store attached to buffet

Southern Smoke BBQ

4.6(14 reviews)

45.9 mi

In the Carolinas, there are quite a few BBQ joints that fly under the radar because they are…read morelocated in small towns well removed from the interstate. This is one of them. There is no seating inside the building, but take your meal and walk around to the back. Here you will find a truly unique picnic seating. The price point here is superb. $26 bought two trays-- chopped pork with sides of coleslaw and mac 'n cheese, a rib plate (4 bones) with sides of baked and green beans, a sausage link, and two cans of diet Pepsi. The mac 'n cheese, which is an in-house recipe, is one of the ten best that we have so far found in BBQ circles nationwide (346 stops in 35 states) . The coleslaw is neutral, making it ideal to cleanse the palate as you move between different meats. We also liked the beans, especially the green beans. The sausage link had good snap and flavor. and the in-house vinegar sauce really brought the pork to life, but our meat of choice here would be the ribs. Beautifully prepared, with a clean bite and a tasty rub and light sauce, they are simply delicious. So, we strongly recommend that you make the effort to get here ... but go early! We were eighth in line at the opening, and worried that we might miss out because, as is always the case in the universe of small town American BBQ, when it's sold out, they are done for the day.

I did not have the pleasure of visiting this restaurant in person but got to try their food at…read moreFlytrap Brewing's 5 year anniversary event. Southern Smoke BBQ provided free food to the first 500 people, so I can imagine how much work they did to prepare the food. The pulled pork was the best North Carolina barbecue I have had so far. It was so moist, flavorful, and well-shredded. It had enough flavor that did not require additional sauce. However, their bottled vinegar sauce did add an extra oopmh, that I would still recommend adding. Their mac and cheese made with penne pasta was also very good. The pasta was a little overcooked to my taste but I still enjoyed it. It was creamy and packed with cheese. I could eat this every day. The coleslaw was good too, more on the sweeter side, but not overly sweet. Will need to stop by the restaurant next time I'm in the area!

Picnic table

Pork, mac 'n cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, sausage link

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D'Z Pit BBQ

4.4(99 reviews)

40.5 mi

I'm going to make a bold statement right now..this is the absolute best BBQ I've ever had. We've…read morepassed Michael D'z BBQ every time on our way to and from Bucees in Florence, SC and every time we say 'next time we're stopping there'. Well today, 4 years later of saying that, we stopped. It's a small 'food truck' (but it doesn't move from this spot), and I believe the smoker in the front is where eveything is made. The smell is unmistakeable and you can take it to go or eat inside a covered area that has booths and even a pool table. They sell farm fresh eggs and other various produce, flavored honeys and bottle of bbq sauce. What we ordered.. 1/2 rack ribs - don't even know where to start with how tender, fall of the bone the ribs were, with a perfectly spicy bbq sauce 1/2 lb sliced brisket - this is their best seller and my lord, I entirely understand why 1/2 chicken - hubs loves chicken and this was like a mutant because it was gigantic and not overly smokey, but just right dipped in the rib sauce A small container of potato salad - had I known how truly delicious this was going to be, I'd definitely have gone bigger. Next time!! It was a tad sweet but balanced perfectly with relish. I have no problem traveling for quality.. this spot is about 1.5 hours away from Myrtle beach where we stay, and worth every minute of the drive. Best of all, I got to meet Mike!! He's a southern gentleman, a blast to chat with and I cant wait to go back. If you're traveling south on 95 through SC, it's a couple miles off the Bucees exit, I suggest you take the detour and give it a try!!!!

I came from out of town and was disappointed. Wait time was extremely long. Food was not good! The…read moreribs were very dry. Not to mention their offensive sign out front. I will not be returning.

DZ FOOD TRAILER

Half pound of pork and potato salad

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Inside parlor - clean and no flies!

Roys Country Corral

4.6(46 reviews)

11.3 mi

Roys is a cozy BBQ spot with a friendly staff; a welcoming respite on a long road trip. It's the…read morekind of place where you don't have to stress over the menu-- just order the large BBQ plate: it's affordable, it comes out fast, everything is piping hot and delicious, and everyone leaves happy. Thanks again, Wanda!

Roys Country Corral is located right off of NC-74 and I-95. It was fairly good food, but was…read moreundoubtedly an experience! When we pulled in, we quickly found out that this is not your typical restaurant establishment. It is located in what seems to used to be a shed, which stirred the thought in my mind that we shouldn't be eating here. But, my dad was committed and determined to try it out, and I followed along. When I walked in, I felt that I was in the 80s (hence the lone TV in the corner playing movies via VHS tapes). You can sit wherever you would like, and are given a short menu. We both got sweet teas, which I thought had a weak flavor, but my dad liked. Our server was the waitress, food runner, cashier, hostess, and everything in between. Despite this, she did a pretty great job at keeping everyone satisfied. I ordered the flounder plate, while my dad ordered the dark meat chicken plate. All plates come with fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, and a Kings Hawaiian roll. My flounder was mostly good, although one piece had a metallic taste. I requested 1 flounder, but they gave me three! How generous. My dads chicken was better than my flounder. The hush puppies are ok in my opinion (good, but not the best), I don't like coleslaw so I didn't try any, and the fries are very greasy but are good. The customers are either travelers off of the highway or interstate or are country locals. There were good people, laughs, and vibes going on at the country corral. I do think that the food could improve a bit, but because of the value for the amount of food you get, the people, the customer service, and the experience, Roys gets a 4/5 instead of a 3/5.

Cozy, comfortable seating and vintage ephemera lit by string lights.

Regular bbq plate (nix fries for extra hush puppies)

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Exterior

Q & J's BBQ Rib House

3.6(7 reviews)

14.3 mi

Ribs and Onion Rings are on time good. Try them! Great local place in Dillon. Family run.read more

This small restaurant came in handy when we wanted to look for a place to eat. Upon walking inside…read morethere werent a lot of other customers. We were able to order quickly. Upon ordering the cashier told us that the food would be ready in about 15-20 min which is understandable. We waited on the bar chairs in front of the grill and while waiting we noticed that there were a few flies flying around the grill which was a little disconcerting but didn't complain as it can happen sometimes. Once the food was ready we ate in their outside tables as the inside was retty small and got crowded fast The food iyslwf was decent but could have used a little flavor. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and was a little disappointed when i only saw half a pice of bacon (see picture). I was expecting more but its fine since the price was really reasonable. The staff overall was also nice and very hospitable.

Outside eating area

Small place but decent food

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Menu

General McArthur's Restaurant

4.4(17 reviews)

17.1 mi

I would've given them a 5 Star if they had a dining room , but the picnic tables were a nice touch…read more I understand the old building burnt down years ago and now they just have pickup available. I've always heard how good they are and I never got a chance to try it when I came to town to visit my sister every few years. I made it a point to go here this time and came here on Thursday , my last day , for lunch before driving to the mountains. Everyone was very nice and the chopped pork sandwich was very good. I'm more used to pulled pork , but it was pretty much the same thing. The vinegar and red pepper bbq sauce was on point like it should be in the Carolinas. The slaw was okay and it also came with a pack of potato chips. It was nice and quiet sitting on the picnic benches and a few people came by while I was eating. I also got a show from one of the local birds flying high enjoying the wind. At first I thought it was a hawk , but after looking at the picture more closely it looks like a buzzard. Anyway , I highly recommend you giving them a try , support local businesses , and it was some good barbecue.

Very good food, first but definitely not last.. I ordered 2 meats with sides. Fried Chicken and BBQ…read morepork. My 2 sides were Collards and butter beans. Everything was delicious. You just pull up the take your order and bring it right out. Little to no wait. Karen had the BBQ sandwich she said their sauce was a great addition. Came with coleslaw and chips. You really do need to give them a try I also have enough for another meal And enjoyed some yummy banana pudding

Business sign and bird in the left corner

Chopped pork sandwich with the top off , slaw , and bbq sauce

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Joe B-Q Barbeque

4.4(8 reviews)

9.9 mi

We stopped in on the way from Charlotte to Wilmington. It was a great mid-way point. Off the beaten…read morepath but worth it! The food was absolutely delicious! We had BBQ and Ribs and both were tender and flavorful. The atmosphere was quaint, the service was prompt and Joe, was very friendly, as were the local patrons. Prices were reasonable, particularly for the large portions. I highly recommend.

All around great food Bbq , ribs are a hidden gem!…read more Seafood is also delicious and fresh!

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

You can never go wrong with Smithfield's!!! I love this place and it is some of the best tangy…read morepulled pork I've had. I know there are other spots that do it better in the Carolina's but this place does it for me. Always a great meal, had it two night in a row while visiting. Fat Boy Status!!!

Service was great even for a counter service type restaurant. They still bring out your meal and…read morewalk around and offer refills. Had the combo platter bbq was ok on flavor, chicken was very good as we're the hush puppies. Location was clean and well maintained, overall great dinner great value alot of food for the price.

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Richard L.

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7 days ago

Absolutely the best southern cuisine in n North Carolina. The only thing better than the food is the service.. go eat here!

Kheon P.

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4

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4 years ago

Great for soul food lovers and guys who love to eat buffet style!!!! Like grandma cooking in here

Jessica B.

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7 years ago

Great selection! Love it. I've dined with Fullers for years without disappointment.

Tim L.

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6 years ago

The food is great you will love it!

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