Wonderful brisket. Our server was so kind and accommodating. Great ambiance. Would definitely go back!

We had the best week going to the gracious pig every morning! By the end of it we even got the locals discount Highly recommend the breakfast bowl, avocado toast, bloody Mary's, & mimosas! Shout out to Sean he was the best! read more

Stopped in on a Friday as we are staying in the area. I'm a big BBQ fan so I had some hopes this would be good. [Edited to remove incorrect statement about being owned by the hotel across the road--they are not.] It doesn't try to do anything crazy, but it also doesn't try to do anything great. Pork was ok--it's hard to mess up if you have a pulse. Sausage wasn't special--hit like a store bought type done on a grill, with no real smoke, heat, or flavor. Mac and cheese was meh, but I'm sure some will like it. Fried okra was decent, so no complaints there. Decent stop, the food passes, but you won't remember this joint after your vacation and you'll have no regrets if you skip it. There are better places in the area. read more

All of the food we ordered was delicious! We each ordered a pulled pork sandwich. I ordered the side of fried okras and my friend got a side of Mac & cheese. We also ordered the smoked cauliflower and deviled eggs as an appetizer. The cauliflower was pretty good, tasted nice and smokey; was good even without dipping it in the sauce. The deviled eggs was surprisingly good as well, nice and creamy texture. I recommend it. And the pulled pork sandwich was tasty. They give you sauce on the side. We were thinking about ordering the fries as well but good thing we didn't last minute. The food was a good portion! read more

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Delicious BBQ worth the drive to Surfside! Pros: great signature drinks, great staff, the brisket was so juicy and flavorful I didn't even use much BBQ sauce on it. Mac and cheese def homemade. BBQ baked beans were exceptional: the BBQ did not overpower the flavor of the beans. A lot of outdoor seating, place has that old school rustic gas station feel. Smoked turkey is rare to find where I live so that is interesting... Cons: There are 5 different BBQ sauces but I think there is an up charge to getting more than one, and they come in a little plastic cup. It's a BBQ joint, folks, you should be letting the customer sample your different sauces, especially if it's their first time there. I mean, I have no idea what 'Alabama White' BBQ sauce is... Summary: Aside from the hoarding of sauces, I will definitely be back for more, I enjoyed my experience so much! read more

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I ordered the brisket and wings. I got the potato salad and fried okra. The potato salad was ! The okra was very good too.the wings were really good and crispy. The brisket left a lot to be desired. It was paper thin and kinda dry. Maybe that's Carolina style , I'm not sure. We waited a good 45 minutes for our food. April 4, 2023 . The waitress was kind and seemed to covering alot of tables but she did a great job. read more

Gracious Pig Smokehouse - 2 meat and 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

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Absolutely great! The food was excellent--full of flavor, cooked perfectly, and clearly made with care. The portion sizes were more than fair; you definitely get your money's worth. As for price, I'm walking away feeling like I won. Great value, generous servings, and top-notch taste? That's a rare combo. Highly recommend Gracious Pig BBQ to anyone who appreciates quality BBQ without breaking the bank! read more

Sunday at lunch, we were the first ones to arrive. The service was great. The fountain drinks are $3.50...a bit too steep for a glass of lemonade! We started with the wings, and despite being served as one huge wing (with the "nobody eats it" winglet), the smoked flavor and dry rub was amazing. Our turkey Blt was the best turkey meat we've ever tasted. Juicy, Smokey goodness. The pork tacos were also delish. Macaroni was warm and cheesy. Servers were polite and attentive, and it's a cute spot, eat inside or out. read more

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1.Quaint mom and pop atmosphere 2. Very friendly staff, that were very attentive, but not intrusive. 3. Very good food read more

Got the chopped brisket loaded fries....it was fantastic. The brisket delicious , the fries crispy and the melted cheese and salsa soooo tasty. Two of us split it and could not even finish it all!! The tea great too. Met the owner who is super nice and friendly. read more

Delicious place! My son and I went to dinner and loved it! He had the pulled pork and Mac n cheese. I had the 2 meats pulled pork, smoked sausage. Collards and corn pudding it was all delicious read more

Gracious Pig Smokehouse - Pulled pork and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

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Matt was fantastic. My GF and I had a great time. Sat at the bar and enjoyed great service and food.

We ordered the fries, tacos, two meat and two sides and the chicken waffles. It was all great and Jammie's the cook came out, greeted us and had a great conversation! read more

We enjoyed our meal at the Gracious Pig Smokehouse... BBQ was tasty and the portions were generous... we started our meal with the deviled eggs... DELICIOUS! read more

The food, atmosphere, and service were all amazing. Our waitress was extremely attentive, constantly making sure our drinks were full and we were enjoying our food. The brussel sprouts, brisket, turkey, and pulled pork were our favorite! The turkey was extremely moist - the best we've EVER had! Chef Jamie came out while we were eating to make sure everything tasted good and even shared his secret brisket run with my fiancé! We will definitely be back in the future with our pup to try out more food and the pup menu they're about to launch! read more

My wife and I both had the pulled pork sandwich. As a side had fries and I had corn pudding. It was outstanding. I'm a fan of the sweet sauces so I didn't try the other kinds they had, but the sweet sauce was very good. We ate out on the patio and they had a guy named Willam King out there playing guitar and singing. He was really good and I would be surprised if you didn't hear more from him soon. read more

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I'm a sloppy vegetarian (I still eat a little cheese, eggs, and fish) yet I'm a BBQ lover. When I saw the reviews for this cute little place - I just had to go! The Gracious Pig was absolutely the best! I had the Veggie option (you can pick three from the menu) which included the macaroni and cheese, the fried okra, and the brussel sprouts. All three were delicious and cooked to perfection! My husband had the smoked Turkey which he said melted in his mouth! He tried something called Corn Puddin which was a cross between a hush puppy and pudding (just a hint of sweet) - made into a ball and deep fried - absolutely unique to him and delicious! We will definitely go back when we return to the beach!! Oh - and the decor is super cute too and right across from where the new Surfside Beach pier is being built! Parking in the back or in front of you have a golf cart. read more

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This is southern smoked dishes and hospitality at an all time high. Four different dishes four 5 star opinions. The owner Richie Huggins came to our table to ask how everything was. My husband also smokes his own meats often. At that mention off we were taking a tour of his kitchen he showed us his rotisserie smoker and showered us with brisket turkey and butt rub as well as his smoked chicken wings. My husband was in smokers heaven. Thanks to Richie and his staff for turning our dining experience into something we will always remember. See you next year. read more

The ribs are meaty and perfectly cooked. Great bite through and flavor. I got the Kansas City sauce which was delicious. The Mac and cheese and the baked beans were good too. My wife liked the turkey. She said it's "real turkey." The sweat tea was the only disappointment. It tasted like swamp water. I did mention to the server that the tea tasted bad and asked her to replace it with water which she graciously obliged. read more

Gracious Pig Smokehouse - Drink menu - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

DO NOT PASS THIS UP!! Awesome food and service. The brisket sandwich was one of the best I've ever had.

I think these guys are a bit off their game right now The ribs which are usually tender and smoky were burnt and fatty and the brisket was stringy and rubbery The take out service was slow and confused I like this place and I hope someone from the restaurant sees this and corrects what's going on there I will try them again in a few months read more

Hard to say what were the best things about the Gracious Pig ... The funky atmosphere, the outdoor seating all made this a fun place. The pulled pork sandwich was yummy, and the brisket sandwich was really good. Our sides were butter beans and stewed tomatoes--- soo good! Interesting menu with choices you don't often see at a bbq place. Equally to the food and the beach location were the people. Michele, our server, was fun and funny. The manager, Jamie, stopped by and chatted a bit. All in all, highly recommend Gracious Pig, looking forward to going back! read more

Food was great, service also outstanding. Had the pull pork and hush puppies Only issue is the parking is a little hard to find at peak time read more

We went on June 22nd. We got there around 11:30-12 pm range and we left around 1:00 pm. Our bill was $36.30 to my Visa credit card. Our friends was on a separate bill. read more

Their "street tacos" as listed on the menu which are by definition corn tortillas, are flour. The employee tried to argue with me, but it's embarrassing to list a menu item as something it is not. Honestly that isn't even a big deal, I apologized for not calling ahead to make sure, that is on me. However, the attitude of the employees is what did it in. To tell me they can't give me a refund cause it's an online order (directly from their website) is stupidity and shows no initiative to keep a customer base. Waited a while and got told it would take 48 hours but no way to confirm this and no apology, just attitude. Things cost too much these days to take trash customer service. read more

We purchased the 2 meats with 2 sides and it was better than expected! So delicious! Pork nacho's were awesome too! read more

Gracious Pig Smokehouse - Mac & cheese, Brussel Sprouts, ribs, & roasted turkey. Pork skin nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Food, service, Ambiance! Quaint little spot across from the Surfside Pier! 3 years we have eaten breakfast here. So comfortable and consistent. Games for kids to play outside while we wait for food. Literally, everything on the menu is outstanding. This is so much better than the touristy pancake houses. Definitely a 5 star restaurant with an at home feeling. read more

The food was phenomenal. Cool spot for some beers and Bbq. The wait staff was very friendly and hard working.

Went there for lunch. We had brisket tacos, smoked bologna sandwich with sides. Brisket tacos were very flavorful. Bologna sandwich was also good. Been here a couple of times when we are in town. If you want a real good BBQ then this is a good place to go too. Service is also very good. read more

Ribs were just ok. Brisket was way too dry. Maybe our group's expectations were too high, having had Martin's BBQ in Charleston the day before, but we found the meal to be ok at best. Will probably give them another shot when we pass through again next year and update if we have a better experience. read more

Service and food outstanding! We ate there last night and were the only people in the restaurant at 8 PM. Not sure why that was. People don't know what they are missing here. This place is a gem! Our server, Galena was excellent! Our food came out fresh & hot! We will absolutely be back! Our servers name was Kalena not Galena or Karen's. The auto correct is driving me crazy!! read more

Gracious Pig Smokehouse - Sliced Brisket, pulled pork, collard greens and Mac & Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

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At the recommendation of our Airbnb host, we dined at the Gracious Pig tonight. It was excellent! My husband had the ribs and said they were the best he has had... get there early because once they sell out, they are gone! I enjoyed a brisket sandwich and cucumber salad, rumored to be made with "meemaw's recipe." Thank you, Meemaw, for this delicious treat! The server and chef were welcoming and friendly. We look forward to a return visit next time we are in Surfside Beach. read more

Man, this place is small but mighty! We ordered 4 different entrees that included: 2 full racks of ribs, pulled pork sandwich and smoked sausage. Our sides were: corn pudding, coleslaw, mac & cheese and baked beans. We also ordered the chopped brisket loaded fries. The food was phenomenal! Ribs fall off the bone, pulled pork was flavorful and moist and the smoked sausage was juicy! Be prepared you'll get more food than you can eat (we tried)! We ordered at the restaurant and the owner gave us a box of pork skins while we waited for our food. So good! My friend's Jack and Coke was generously poured! They close at 7:30 most days, so get there early! I can't wait to try more items from their menu! read more

Got take out lunch from here. I had the brisket sandwich. It was good. I would have liked more BBQ sauce as it was a kind of small (IMO) portion. I loved my sides - corn pudding and fried okra. Over all, I'd go again. I'd like to try the pork next time and perhaps some of the different sauces. read more

The best bbq in all of South Carolina!!! Their pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese is my go to. And omgg their corn bread is to die for!!!! Service is always great and it's such a rustic atmosphere! 20/10 recommend. read more

Best dining experience in a longtime! The owner held the door as we entered this quaint little joint! The whole experience was spot on! Great service , great food! This was well worth every penny spent! Will absolutely be back! Hats off to the gracious Pig!!!!! read more

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This restaurant was fantastic. The food was delicious and well done. Our server was fantastic and very friendly. The BBQ was well done just the way BBQ should be. Fantastic music choices and very well ventilated outside. Fans above us plus the wind from the ocean. The banana pudding was fantastic! The French fries were well seasoned and crispy! Loved everything about this place. If you're in the area of Surfside Beach, make sure you stop here. read more

Gracious Pig Smokehouse - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Made the mistake of ordering the southwest Caesar salad. The corn was microwaved to the point of almost popcorn? Had a pathetic amount of cheese that was just sprinkled on. Missing croutons. The fried jalapeño were great buuuut I was basically eating jalapeños and lettuce. Other in my group liked their BBQ sandwiches but not the sides. Over all, I should have known better when ordering. Win some and you lose some. read more

Very well done with a good BBQ feel. I had the meat (ribs) and two while my wife had the smoked turkey sandwich. The 3-bone ribs were good with the SC mustard sauce. The meat was nicely done, firm to the bite and tender, but very dry. Maybe held too long or an over-done reheat. The turkey, as other have mentioned, was the real deal with great smoke flavor. Also a little dry but not bad. The stars were the sides. The collards had a nice spice kick to them and great flavor. The mac and cheese is not a lo-cal option but creamy and delicious. Sinful but so what. We'll be back. read more

Came 45 minutes before closing. Hostess couldn't be bothered to look up from her phone even thought I was the only one in line. She eventually just walked away from counter. Second person asked how I could help only to the. say they aren't taking orders nor seating. Cook yelled at me that "we don't want no more business". Needless to say, I was not impressed. read more