I'm picky about BBQ, as are most southerners, because everyone has the BBQ they grew up with to set…read morethe standard and that varies tremendously geographically! But South Carolina has the best BBQ of all the southern states when you can find the right stuff. BBQ Barn is the right stuff. They've got pulled pork with quality sauces, hash similar to what I make myself (therefore excellent), delicious southern sides, sweet (and unsweet) tea, various other meats (their burnt ends are yum!) and some desserts that look great but I haven't tried yet. They also aren't a buffet style restaurant which is a great thing in my opinion. They have a good amount of seating but I don't think they'll fit lots of large groups so keep that in mind. They do have a drive thru and you can order food to go. Unfortunately, they are also like other good BBQ places in their limited hours; they are only open Wednesday-Saturday each week so they can't be Sunday dinner or Monday emergency dinner unless you plan well ahead. The staff are nice and the restaurant is always clean enough. When we aren't making our own barbecue, we are probably getting barbecue from BBQ Barn (or the only other good bbq spot in the CSRA).

Delicious, warm, gracious. These are the words that come to mind when I think of BBQ Barn. I have…read morenow dined here three times. My first two visits were only 24 hours apart because it was so good. This time I experienced the same delicious food and quick service. I am impressed by the quality of the food (so fresh) and how kind everyone is here. I like to ask what they recommend, because the desserts change and the cashier was sweet and indulged my questions. I also can't speak highly enough if the sauces. I am a big fan of the spicy georgia red bbq sauce. The gold is also great, just a mustard flavor. I'm tempted to buy a bottle the next time I visit. My recommendation - Come visit on a warm day. Order a platter of food (2 meats will give you plenty of leftovers) and a slice of cake. Sit at the outside tables and enjoy. There are fans outside if it's too warm.

After enjoying drinks upstairs at Drift, we took the elevator down to Southbound Smokehouse for…read moredinner--and we're so glad we did! The service was fast, friendly, and incredibly accommodating for our family. Our boys ordered the chicken tenders and loved them so much that the adults got a little jealous... so we ended up ordering the adult chicken tenders too! No regrets--they were crispy, juicy, and absolutely worth copying the kids. I ordered the pulled pork burrito bowl, and it was packed with flavor. My husband had the pulled pork platter with a double side of mac and cheese (because one serving of mac just isn't enough), and he was one happy camper. My in-laws both ordered burgers and couldn't stop talking about how good they were. The draft beers were ice cold and fresh, the food came out quickly, and the whole atmosphere made for a relaxed, family-friendly dinner after an afternoon on the Savannah River. Great food, great service, and another wonderful family memory made. We'll definitely be back--although next time, we might just let the kids order for all of us!

Service: We waited a long time to get seated because of non existent hostess. She finally…read moreshowed up. But, answered the phone first. After her phone conversation, she asked what she can do for us. So we said a table for 2 would be nice. I asked her "does it always take this long to get seated?" So she seated us but made a snide comment for us to be respectful to the staff. Her whole attitude gave us a bad feeling that I don't want to spend my money there if I'm going to be treated that way. I'm sure the food is good and good ambiance We went to the Aiken restaurant the next day, the difference is like night and day. The staff were A lot nicer here.

Great food. Friendly people. Wonderful service. I would recommend it . The price is awesome.read more

4 visits in the last 3 weeks…read more Food was 4/4 all around each visit. Food Staff keeping up with buffet line demands. 2 meals with drinks $28.00 plus a $4 tip. Very good Waitstaff (eg. Jenie)

Visited Hawaiian Style BBQ under the new ownership, and even though a few items I had enjoyed in…read morethe past were no longer available, it didn't take away from the overall experience at all. The food still felt authentic and full of true Hawaiian flavor. Coming from a family with roots in the Big Island and Maui, I can appreciate when a place captures that genuine island-style taste and atmosphere. One thing that really stood out was how they start you off with fresh in-house made pork rinds, similar to how Mexican restaurants serve chips and salsa when you sit down. It was a unique and welcoming touch. We ordered the spicy poke, Spam musubis, and a mixed BBQ plate with two scoops of mac salad. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The mac salad especially had that classic island-style taste that's hard to find done right. The staff was friendly, the decor looked great, and the restaurant had a warm, inviting feel. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for authentic Hawaiian comfort food.

The food absolutely delivered. The ribeye was the standout. Juicy. Tender. Packed with smoky,…read moregrilled flavor in every bite. It had that perfect char on the outside while staying incredibly flavorful and moist inside. Definitely the star of the meal. The chicken was just as impressive. Well-seasoned. Perfectly cooked. Every bite was tender with a hint of sweetness and that signature Hawaiian-style barbecue flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Don't overlook the rice. Soft. Moist. Buttery. It soaked up every bit of flavor from the meats and tied the whole plate together. Simple, but done exactly right. The restaurant was busy, which speaks to how popular it is. The staff looked a little overwhelmed during the rush, and you could tell an extra set of hands would've helped. Even so, everyone remained friendly, worked hard, and never let the quality of the food slip. If you're willing to be a little patient during peak hours, you'll be rewarded with a meal that's absolutely worth the wait. It's giving... the kitchen clocked in while the dining room was playing catch-up.

Ribs were PHENOMENAL, but what was more phenomenal was the service from host extraordinaire LUCAS…read moreGREER! 10/10 would recommend.

Fifth and Fire is ABSOLUTELY LEGIT .... I had smoked sausage, pulled pork and brisket…read more The smoked sausage had the absolute right amount of spice. The pulled pork was juicy, not dry like most places. And the brisket as off the chain!!!! Sit at the Bar and my man Ryan will make you the BEST Ole Fashion this side of the Mississippi. Just like he made for his grandma. Fifth a Fire is now on my list of MUST HAVE stops while I'm on the road. And as always .... Don't forget the Banana Pudding!!!

Just checking out this new BBQ spot. First thing to know is that GPS led me to the street side of…read morethe restaurant, but the entryway is on the opposite side towards the corner of the small strip mall! Please put a sign in the window on the closed side. When you pull up to the entrance, you'll smell the smoke from the grill in the air! There's also a huge grill out front that you simply can't miss! I was quickly greeted upon entry. I ordered 2 rib plates with potato salad and a pint of hash, smoked wings weren't available this particular day. Since I've gone back during lunchtime, specifically to try these smoked wings. Unfortunately, they were closed both times. I should have checked their hours prior. Located their hours on their FB page. They're open 11-5 Wednesday-Saturday. Onto the food...The ribs and potato salad were ok or unremarkable to me. I guess I'm a little picky, but I didn't see a smoke ring nor taste the smoke at all. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I did go a little late. Maybe the ribs were warming awhile. Not sure, but I'll give it a try earlier next time along with the smoked wings and update my review as necessary. My husband and I both really loved the hash and rice!!! Also FYI no military or first responder discounts available.

This place is amazing! Best bbq in Augusta hands down. This is a local family owned business and…read moreeveryone was so friendly here. I came at around 3pm but it's advisable to come earlier when they open at 11:30am cause the food sells out fast! They have ribs, chicken, turkey wings, pork chop, and so much more. I got the smokehouse chicken with hash and rice with mac and cheese. The chicken is smoked to perfection and you get good flavor all the way through the whole piece of chicken. It's really tender too and tastes even better with the bbq sauce. The chicken has the best smokey flavor that I've never had anywhere else before. The hash and rice is also really good with lots of flavor and not too salty at all. The Mac and cheese is great too. I don't know what they put in it but it's delicious. The mango lemonade is perfect to wash everything down with (just a little too sweet for my preference). I definitely want to come back again to try their ribs and pork but I need to remind myself to come earlier so everything won't be sold out by the time I get there. I wish i knew about this place earlier because they seriously have good legit bbq. Also wish they had a sign in the front of the restaurant so it's easier to find. But hey if you know you know.

This was a very pleasant find in North Augusta period it turns out that this is the shadow kitchen…read moreat Ruby Tuesday. It is actually very quite amazing that this place has such amazing chinese food . I have tried jasmine rice and teriyaki chicken before, but i've never tried bao before until that day. The baov flavor I purchased was teriyaki chicken and cheeseburger, and there are two other flavors. If you want to try more, something different I couldn't complain about anything.You can always have a delivered.I believe through Uber Eats or DoorDash.Or you can actually go to ruby tuesday and pick it up. Honestly, I have nothing to complain about the service.The ambiance or the food. I cannot wait to try this place again if you haven't tried it, you should. I wasn't disappointed.

Food is EXCELLENT !! Customer Service is BEYOND AMAZING !! Very Professional & Family Oriented !!…read moreWill be visiting again

From the owner: Legend’s BBQ and Katie’s Sweet Crerations are here to serve you the best slow smoke BBQ and…read moredelicious sides a long with our homemade dessert. Our food are made with love. We have the best hand squeezed lemonade. And with our A-1 customer service, we treat you like family.

Bar-b-q connoisseur here. Eat it every week. Have eaten at all local establishments for yrs. Not…read moreuntil today have I ever eaten at this little red house in beech Island until today and I can honestly say ....this is by far the best bar-B-Que in the Ga-carolina area. Huge portions of some of the best I have ever eaten. My favorite place for the first time has dropped down a bar below this place. If I had only known yrs ago. I will be a regular from this day on.

First review of 2025 and it's a good one! We finally got back to Freeman's before they sold out and…read moreit did not disappoint. I'm not necessarily a culinary professional but I am a southern gal who loves food and loves to cook, and my family and I have strong feelings about BBQ. Since moving to the CSRA, we've found lots of "pretty good" bbq but nothing GREAT. Then we finally had Freeman's! They make traditional BBQ, slow smoking the whole hog and they only smoke about 1000lbs a week and they sell out in the three days they are open (Thurs-Sat). The pulled pork is great (and for other reviewers questioning, pulled pork is the real BBQ, other meats can be good but don't bother on a first visit with anything other than pulled pork), I think it can stand alone without sauce just because it's tender and smoky, but the sauce (a delicious and not too sour vinegar based BBQ sauce) only makes it better. I've got strong feelings about hash too, and their hash was quite good. A little on the watery side for me BUT it wasn't liver hash (a pro in my mind) and it was not overly sweet like many hashes tend to be (including my own recipe, that I'm now going to fiddle with). The Mac and cheese was good but needed salt (as most restaurants do, we love salt). That's all we got- pulled pork, bbq sauce, hash, Mac and cheese. We went there to order takeout and brought it home so I cooked rice myself. They have a very small seating area inside, a few tables with hole-in-the-wall vibes. I definitely think they are better suited to doing what we did- takeout to eat at home or elsewhere but the restaurant dining area was clean and if we didn't have a toddler who can't sit still I'd probably be more inclined to stay and eat. Their menu is limited but that is a GOOD thing, and I can only vouch for what we had but I suspect the other sides are good too. We talked with Mr Freeman, the third generation owner, and he was very helpful and kind in answering my questions about BBQ and helping us decide how much food we needed for our group. IMPORTANT: as I mentioned, they run out of their pulled pork every day. The first time we tried to go was at 5pm on a Saturday and they were sold out. The second time we went was around 12:30 or 1 on a Saturday and he said they were already on their way to being sold out for the day. Go early (they open at 11) to ensure you don't miss out on the best BBQ in the CSRA!

The food is obviously good due to wait for a table and the amount of folks for to go orders…read more However.....PACK YOUR PATIENCE if you are dining in. It took every bit of 30 minutes plus for the food to come to the table and as we sat for 30 minutes (maybe 40) the table of folks who was sitting before us got their food within 5 minutes of us sitting and waiting. Was it worth the wait....yes! Food was great.

The customer service could've been better. The food was way too salty. The restaurant was clean and…read moreinviting.