Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Holt Bros BBQ

    2.8 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Order Holt Bros BBQ Takeout or Delivery

    Holt Bros BBQ Photos

    Business Info

    HOLT BROS BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Holt Bros BBQ

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Wings - 6 Comes with two hush puppies and Bama Sauce. Very good.
    Edward P.

    Holt Bros BBQ has about three locations in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and the barbecue is quite consistent between all of them. They are all casual restaurants where you order at the counter, take a seat a wait a couple of minutes for your meal to be brought to the table. They do have outside seating available at all of their locations in addition to their indoor tables. The barbecue itself is quiet good. In South Carolina if you ask for "barbecue" it means pulled pork and Holt Bros does it right. Not chopped pork. Granted there are places in both Carolinas, mostly North Carolina, that chop their pork. Well, they are wrong. That just creates a tasteless mess. The correct way is tender, smoky, strips of juicy pork on either a plate with some sides or piled high on a bun or bread with some slaw. Holts does it the right way. They also offer a wide variety of BBQ sauce based on your taste. In the eastern areas of South Carolina, spicy vinegar based sauce is kept no but they also offer sweet ketchup based sauce and mustard based or gold sauce. All are good. Oddly enough, when I came here with one of my vendors, I had already eaten a lunch that my wife was kind enough to pack for me that morning so I only ordered a few wings but wow were they good. Holt Bros smokes their wings and gives you a side of Bama White Sauce (Roll Tide). Absolutely delicious. You definitely can't go wrong picking this place if you're looking for a good place for some barbecue while you are in the Darlington area.

    Inside the restaurant
    Russ M.

    While passing through Darlington today decided to stop at Holt Bros BBQ. Decided on a 5 rib plate with fried Okra and hushpuppies. The ribs were some of the best I have ever eaten. The Okra was cooked to perfection and the hushpuppies were also very good.I am surprised at some of the reviews but what I got today will lead me back here again in the future.

    Terri G.

    Dear g-d in heaven, thank you. Lunch for 2, under $30. Entire roll of towels on table. Big sloppy delicious mess. Licked my fingers many times. We tried all the sauces, and enjoyed them. Best meal so far on the road (three days). Keep up the good work!

    See all

    5 months ago

    Delicious. Fast service. Cute spot for elite fast food. Fantastic housemade sauces. Consistent quality.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 39
    Thanks 3
    Love this 32
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Russ M.
    3
    126
    59

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The brisket is good. The sauces are all vinegar based and liquidly. I wish they had some that are the thick bbq sauces.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lee J.
    129
    1
    0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Very good barbecue and ribs. Not a big fan of their sides. Wish there were more vegetable sides available.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Holt Bros BBQ

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Barbeque 420 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Julia Belle's

    Julia Belle's

    4.6
    (655 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    We got the crab cake platter, blackened catfish platter, honey pecan chicken roll, crab cake…read moresandwich, and the white russian pecan pie. After having the crab cake sandwich we would recommend doing the platter because the bread overpowers the crab cake. Everything was incredible, the flavors, consistency, and quality. It is for sure comfort food but nothing sits heavy and feels super fresh. Not a fan of coleslaw but it was super yummy and great corn fritters for our first time having them. Service was great. Ambiance was super informal and adds to the vibe of what you're eating. Also unrelated but the cashier/server has a super calming energy/presence/voice which totally added to the vibe

    Wow, REALLY good! Catfish Dinner Plate: excellent fish was…read moretasty and light. Rice was nice. Came with slaw, 1x Side (Collard Greens: sweet vinegar with some heat, and a bit of pork, really good!), and some AMAZING Hushpuppies (fresh, sweet corn bread). Shrimp & Grits: Fantastic! Buttery and cheesy grits with sausage and nice shrimp (not over-cooked or chewy). Green beans were slightly too soft (30-mins until closing), but good comfort food. Coleslaw was "meh," but a good, crunchy foil to the fish and rice. Counter Service (order at register, then they bring to table/to-go) was quite fast, given that they had to cook the fish and prep foods for take-out. Everything looked clean, staff was nice, and owner was talking to everyone. Didn't get to try the variety of desserts, but they looked and smelled great. Traveling, but worth the stop!

    Photos
    The beautiful restaurant is very clean
    The beautiful restaurant is very clean
    Delicious! Cut in half for us to share
    Delicious! Cut in half for us to share
    Counter for ordering your meal.

    See all

    Counter for ordering your meal.
    Wholly Smokin' Downtown

    Wholly Smokin' Downtown

    4.3
    (524 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    We stopped by while passing through South Carolina during a roadtrip and I'm so glad we did!!…read more Our server **Johnathan** completely made the experience. He was SO hospitable, sweet and genuinely welcoming. He gave great recommendations and did not steer us wrong. These days, it's not always easy to come across service like that, which made it even more appreciated. I ordered the Sunset Blush drink and it was delicious. We also got the cornbread and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST cornbread I've ever had. So soft and flavorful. The brisket sandwich was a little dry (could be because we went during closing) but still had really good flavor. The mac and cheese though... WOW. I am very picky with mac and cheese and most places miss the mark, but this tasted homemade. Easily a 10/10. My husband got the peach bourbon burger and said it was great. The kids ate everything in sight which is always a win...lastly the cinnamon roll cheesecake for dessert... phenomenal!!! Overall such a great experience and I'm really glad we stopped in!

    I rarely leave reviews like this, but after our experience at Wholly Smokin' BBQ & Ribs, it feels…read morewarranted. After driving 15 hours on March 21, 2026, my husband and I were genuinely excited to try this place and planned to take our food back to the hotel. Unfortunately, the experience started off poorly and never really recovered. First, parking is extremely limited out front, which is frustrating when you're tired and just want a quick pickup. Inside, things only got worse. The front-of-house staff was shockingly unprofessional. The employee helping us clearly didn't understand her job and had to be corrected multiple times by another staff member--something no customer should have to witness. It created confusion, delays, and zero confidence in our order. We paid about $50 for a sampler, which is not cheap, and yet the same employee argued about giving us the sides because she entered the order incorrectly. If another, more competent employee hadn't stepped in, I'm convinced it would have escalated further. Even then, we never received one of the four sides we paid for. To make matters worse, we were never asked if we wanted drinks to go, and we weren't given plates, silverware, or even BBQ sauce--basic essentials for a takeout order. That's just unacceptable. While waiting, we also watched this same employee tell three separate dine-in families to go sit and wait while she stood there rolling silverware. Completely rude and dismissive. If I had been one of those customers, I would have walked out. This is the first impression customers get, and it's a terrible reflection of how the place is run. Between the disorganization, poor communication, and outright unfriendly behavior, the service was a mess. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the food itself was actually very good. The burnt ends and ribs were the standout--absolutely delicious. But great BBQ can't fully make up for such a frustrating and poorly managed customer experience.

    Photos
    Dining room
    Dining room
    Brisket bacon egg & cheese. With extra cheese grits. Hubs said it was delicious. To me, the brisket tastes reheated. Not fresh
    Brisket bacon egg & cheese. With extra cheese grits. Hubs said it was delicious. To me, the brisket tastes reheated. Not fresh
    Dining area

    See all

    Dining area
    Town Hall

    Town Hall

    4.3
    (219 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$$

    Florence South Carolina provided a perfect Midway point while we were traveling between Washington…read moreDC and our trip back home to Florida. While staying at the Hyatt Place, we were happy to visit Town Hall restaurant which is directly diagonal across the street. The restaurant is very attractive and modern - it appears that Florence is going through somewhat of a Renaissance, and they are developing around some very nice hotels and restaurants, complemented by a small town feel. At this restaurant, there is apparently a rooftop bar/patio, we enjoyed the dining room instead. Our server, Lara quickly approached and offered drinks and some menu suggestions. We wanted to sample many things, so we ordered a number of appetizers rather than going with entrees. Some that I would highly recommend include the cornbread, the seared scallops, and the grilled chicken wings. We also enjoyed some shrimp skewers which were good / not great, and some calamari which is prepared very differently than we're accustomed to - if you do get the calamari, ask first about the preparation. This is a moderately priced restaurant, for us it was about $50 per person, you can certainly get reasonably priced entrees for less, and it may be quite a bit more for people who may be drinking. Since there is a full bar, it appeared that many tables were coming as much for the drinks as they were for the food. If you happen to be in the Florence, SC area, this is certainly a great choice with a beautiful dining area, wonderful service, great food, and a walkable and safe downtown area.

    The ambiance was nice. The restaurant has a semi formal set up was perfect for the occasion. They…read moreaccommodated a party of 15 with relatively short notice. Pricey, for subpar food. The duck was extremely salty!! I mean tasted like they don't measure and had a bad taster. It was terrible. The calamari was the tiniest and saltiest appetizer I've ever seen for $15, The catfish had a bed of extra spicy, salty rice again with the salt. The collard greens were both too salty and too sweet. Cucumber salad had an unpleasant taste. The shrimp skewers, steak, burger, truffle fries, mashed potatoes and cornbread with guava butter and were seasoned well. I ordered the $49 filet mignon and my receipt showed a $54 charge, with not 1 side. The waitress dropped the birthday cake off and kept going. I asked if they would sing happy birthday she said no and walked off, extremely cold. They made us sort the $1027 bill out among 18 people, awful experience. Almost all of the group's food needed to go back bc of the salt overload, except the burgers, shrimp and steak. Definitely won't be returning.

    Photos
    Back of dining area
    Back of dining area
    Town Hall
    Kitchen view from our table

    See all

    Kitchen view from our table

    Holt Bros BBQ - bbq - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...