We were in town for a family wedding and were looking for a place to eat before heading to the airport. We saw the reviews and stopped by. Very clean and welcoming staff! The menu has many options and we started with the animal fries, which were delicious French fries covered in pulled pork, cheese and barbeque sauce. My husband had a Maduro beer and I saved some calories by just having water. I ordered the barbeque plate with smoked chicken and got green beans and white slaw as my sides. My husband had the pulled pork plate with green beans and French fries. The chicken was very moist flavorful. There are a few different types of barbeque sauce on the table. I chose a mustard-based one and liked it a lot. My husband and I especially enjoyed the green beans, they were nicely cooked but not too soft. The white slaw was recommended by the attentive service and I enjoyed it. It had a tart, creamy taste that went well with the chicken. The restaurant wasn't overly busy, but our server checked in with us often to make sure we were doing okay. Unfortunately we didn't have time for dessert but we had a great meal and would highly recommend stopping by if you're close. read more

Meto Pub - Barbeque plate with smoked chicken, green beans and white slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

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This is a fabulous place to eat ! Very family friendly! Service is great , and the atmosphere is welcoming. So nice to see a business run by a very courteous family. The ribs are excellent and their burger was amazing. I would highly recommend ! read more

This was some really good barbecue. I definitely wouldn't consider myself a barbecue expert due to the fact that I'm not from the south, but the food was good, the perfect amount of tang and zing. We were also seated right away and the food came out very quickly. I would definitely suggest the smoked bone-in chicken breast, it had a fantastic smoky flavor along with their signature barbecue sauce. All the sides were delicious, although I would have preferred a corn hush puppy over an onion one. This is definitely somewhere I would eat again! read more

Meto Pub - Smoked bone-in chicken breast with red slaw, collars greens and baked beans. Delicious and filling!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

As far as the meats are concerned, they're pretty good. But the side sizes are my concern. I've only ever ordered carry out. The sizes of the sides are quite ridiculous. They're the size you'd expect to come with a kids meal. If I'm paying the same price I would pay to dine in, the portions should be the same. I paid $3.50 for a side of okra. See attached pictures. read more

Meto Pub - $3.50 side of fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

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This is not the first time to this location . It is closer than Indian Land , SC location. And of course being in Tega Cay it is a nicer atmosphere for those that cannot get along with a more "traditional" setting. Like most visits to; read more

Meto Pub - Pork, Slaw, Slaw and Baked beans... you can see that right? - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

Food is ok ... There is BBQ all over, and this place does a pretty good job. Their service .... Slow Slow Slow. Hello ... When you come in at Lunch, it should not take an hour + to get out when you order a pulled pork sandwich and fries. Damn, you advertise that the meat was cooked last night. A party of three ordered after us and was served before us. We're scratching this place off our list of lunch stops. read more

This is a new location near us and it's nice to have local food by local folks. The inside is well done. Nice decorations and new. I could do without the big dirty BBQ pit out front spilling out smoke as you walk in. I also don't know who is in thinks is a quality BBQ joint using KINGSFORD wood and charcoal? Really? Are you serious? You are using store wood and stuff? That's not how you do BBQ. I want to eat BBQ not smell like it. Plus the idea that my lunch is being transported from the parking lot to the kitchen....NO! The inside is arrange really funny. There is this dedicated BAR area which seems to be the focus inside and then the side where the people who come to eat BBQ sit. What is the focus BBQ or BAR. Pick on and try to do it well and stop doing both. It's the BOTH that gets people into trouble. Do one thing GREAT and do it all the time. Stop trying to be everything. The menu reflect this mess as well. So the sign says BBQ but the inside says BAR. It's kind of confusing. The menu is a mess. There is BBQ but then you have all this other stuff and I guess that's the BAR side or the GRILL side of things. BBQ joints should be a half page of perfection in big print. Make BBQ and make it well but stop all the other stuff no one wants and if it comes in a freezer bag in a truck you are doing BBQ wrong! I had the LARGE BBQ Sam'ich and my son had the Pork Chop Sam'ich. So while we were waiting other people came in and were served drinks and then served meals while we waited. There was about a 15 min. wait for the food. My BBQ showed up and the bun was cold. Very cold. Never heated up cold. Been sitting out on the counter cold. The meat was a bit warmer but I am guessing not the right temp at all. Loads of meat but the bun being cold was not good. The server seemed confused when I told her and offered to heat it up? My question was "Do you warm the buns" and she said she didn't know. The Pork Chop Sam'ich didn't taste like anything at all. It was boring. Tasted like I would have made them at home. I don't go out to eat to eat stuff I can make at home. Make is spectacular or stop making it. Not enough meat on the bun and just boring taste overall. The 2 sauces are a bit boring too. The Tangy Sauce has way too much going on and the Vinegar based sauce is just a mess of flavors and such. I will commend them on just doing 2 sauces. Most bad BBQ places will have 3 or 4 sauces to try to cover up for them not knowing anything about BBQ. Would have loved a Mustard/Tomatoe Sauce but...meh. The ice maker/drink station is right in the middle of the seated area and is noisy. It's distracting. The service was OK but clearly this place is another BBQ joint being run by a few people who entered BBQ contest, won, and then someone told them to open a joint and this is the result. It's just not working. They have no idea how to run a restaurant and hope the big smoker thing and a decorated interior is going to make for a good place to eat, when in fact it's not. The price was not bad but $23 for lunch for 2 people and nothing crazy it is a bit much for 2 people. Don't feel like it was anything special. Overall this was a huge disappointment. I won't be going there again. read more

New ownership is terrible, unorganized and completely out of touch with what they own. I ordered takeout on Yelp, get there, and have to wait 15 minutes before being acknowledged. It took four people for them to switch the channel on the TV behind the bar. I kept trying to flag them, and they told me to wait. When they finally acknowledge me, I explained I was there to pickup takeout I ordered on Yelp. They say we're not on Yelp. I say, yes, you are, their reply, you don't know what you're talking about. I then prove to them they are on Yelp, and that they have takeout ordering on Yelp. 10 minutes later, after thinking I work for Grubhub, and was there to pickup an order for delivery, when I kept telling them I was there to pickup my own takeout order, and showed them it was placed, and I was charged for, they finally understood, and said we don't take yelp orders. So 25 minutes to figure out they didn't have my order, and can't change the channel on their TV like a normal person. Pass. read more

Get the ribs, eat are the bar. Did I mention get the ribs. Plenty of beer on tap to make everyone happy, even you IPA people.

The BBQ here is rather good but you have to try the MAC & CHEESE! This location is fairly new but they provide the same quality food as the 521 location. If you want good BBQ, don't hesitate to give them a try! read more

Tried this place out and was a bit disappointed. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was dry, even after adding sauces. I could have just caught them on a bad day, but still. Also, I have never seen a BBQ place that does not have brisket on the menu. On the positive side, the hush puppies and mac n cheese were great. On the odd side, my daughter's kids meal was a larger portion than my Large pulled pork sandwich meal. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. The food here is amazing and the portions are very generous for the price. The food is always fresh, delicious and served with a smile. The staff is very friendly and personable. This family owned and operated restaurant will not disappoint you. Enjoy this fantastic BBQ in South Carolina. read more

What the heck is this stuff? Wasn't bbq! It's a bar with food. Really big let down. The bbq here generally is.

Came for lunch on Labor Day. It wasn't busy. Ordered the bbq tray special and was very disappointed!!! My bbq was cold and they gave like half a portion that left me not even full! Will not be coming back. Dixie pig is much better!! read more

Ribs are tender and meaty (tip: order the center cut ribs). They are, essentially, fall off the bone as we all like to report. But, sometimes fall off the bone means watery and spongy. Not good. These are not too wet; not too dry. Personally, I like to have something for my teeth to sink into and chew. These are perfect! I am not going to comment on the sides or the sauce. Why not? When the ribs are this good, who cares? read more

I've been here a couple of times just for the ribs. The hush puppies and fried Okra are the bomb. And the sautéd green beans are delicious. I wish there was a location up in the Huntersville area and I'd be there all the time . - Pat read more

I was by my self and one of 2 tables in the restaurant. I waited for 20 minutes for my food when I saw a huge togo order come out of the kitchen...they completed the togo order while I waited by myself. 5 minutes later I left with no food (ran out of time), and no one had yet picked up the to go order...priorities!!! read more

521 BBQ & Grill is a solid BBQ joint. Everything they offer on their menu is as it should be. The Q, the hushpuppies, the slaw...all what you'd expect. Why only 3 stars? Because it's A-OK...that's why. The atmosphere caters to those of us that want to grab some barbecue for lunch...or sit down for a dineresque family meal. Nothing special...just a cleaner...more milk-toast version of a gritty barbecue joint. Our service was great and the prices were as you'd expect. If you have a hankerin for some barbecue...stop in and grab some. You won't be disappointed. Try: The barbecue...it's what barbecue tastes like Avoid: Bringing your foodie-fusion expectations read more

The good-our waitress was great and the fries and hushpuppies were awesome! The okay-tea was sweet and the food got there fast The bad-silverskin not taken off the ribs, pork chop was way overdone and dry The awful-baked beans had a weird aftertaste, kinda like garlic powder maybe; and the cole slaw was the consistency of mashed potatoes. I ordered the combo of ribs and pork chop. My wife got the pulled pork small sandwich. First thing I noticed when I got the ribs was the silverskin. It is tough and should always be removed. I asked the waitress about this and she had no idea but said that was the way they cook the ribs. I pulled it off and the rest was just okay. My wife did like the fact that they had Frank's Red Hot sauce and bbq sauce at the table and says her sandwich was okay as well. Even though this place is on the way home from work I do not think we will be going back. read more

We have eaten here twice now, we have had the ribs, chicken and Pulled Pork. The meats were cooked very well, moist and not overdone. They also have the best "pups" I have ever had. I however did not like their sauces at all; I couldn't eat much because of that. I was also disappointed that they do not have a "chicken on the bone" in their menu line-up. read more

When we want good bbq, we drive to Lexington, NC. But we don't always have 3 hours to devote to a meal, so when we want bbq that's passable, we go to 521 BBQ. I recommend a chopped bbq sandwich with white slaw on a bun with their sweet bbq sauce along with some fries or baked beans. Don't try to go all out and get something amazing here, just stick to the basics and you'll leave satisfied. And be warned: the vinegar based bbq sauce has Franks Red Hot in it - it's WAY hotter than you're expecting it to be. read more

Best barbecue in two states! Smoke rings in the wings ribs and everything else. Barbecue sauce is killer and I always buy a bottle to take home. I stopped making barbecue at home because I can't do it as well as 521 BBQ and Grill. If you love barbecue give them a try. read more

Whitney was a fantastic server! I ordered a medium ribeye steak sandwich. It came out closer to medium rare unfortunately this resulted in the bun became that soggy type goop before I was done where you have condiment running down your arm if you don't switch to a knife/fork. The coleslaw portion as a side was a bit stingy. It came in the equivalent of 1 of those salad dressing cups that you receive when you order it on the side. I would have liked another helping. Hush puppies count'em 3. The side portions are great for those looking to watch their waist line :) The music that day was a bit what ppl used to think of country as before Toby, Luke, or Blake. read more

The food here is amazing. Each time I get something different and am always impressed. The wings here are smoked, fried, and grilled...phenomenal! While eating in the restaurant there were a ton of people coming in to place and pick up to go orders. If you feel like bbq, this is a great choice!!!! read more

Meto Pub - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

Definitely one of the best bbq places I've been to!! The ribs are so good!! It's clean, the employees are friendly and the food is delicious. You have to try it out if you're in the area :) read more

If you like BBQ, I suggest you come on down the road to 521BBQ! These people don't even make hush puppies. I'm calling them heaven dogs. They were amazing! The crunch on the exterior and the moistness inside was crazy. I loved that they had just the right amount of sweetness without going over. The fries were the crinkly kind and piping hot. I didn't even need salt, so that was a pleasant surprise! The BBQ itself had a great flavor. They offered a tomato based (sweet) and a vinegar based (spicy) sauce, conveniently placed on the tables. I prefer both, so I mixed them together and they go very well, if that's your thing, too. I even added a little Frank's that they also had out there because some like it hot and whatevs. The beer was good and cold, the service was great (Haley and another awesome lady whose name I didn't catch were the only ones there and they still took time to interact with customers without keeping people waiting) and the restroom was clean. I'm so glad we came through here and the next time I'm in the area, I'll be back for sure. read more

VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE. Love a place the has vinegar now sauce. Theirs is great and spiced just right. Mustard and ketchup based bbq sauce available too. The brisket is great and the pulled pork is good too. read more

Meto Pub - Big bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

Ribs were a total joke. They were basically bones with a small amount of gristly meat on them. Tried this place for the first time tonight, I would never eat here again. Sides were all bland as well. Surprised this place is even open, that's how bad it was. read more

I am a 521 snob! Hands down best barbecue you will ever eat! Great service and great atmosphere! I highly recommend 521!

We decided to share the 2 meat platter with ribs and pork, which comes with fries, slaw, beans and hush puppies. Wow, so much food, we even brought a small box home! The ribs were super tender! Make sure and ask for the mustard bbq sauce! The hush puppies were some of my favorite ever! And make sure and get the white slaw! Service was good, even on a busy Friday night! The hostess (looks maybe to be a mgr/owner) should go home, just gets in the way and hinders the help. Young, fresh staff can handle it! read more

Was glad to see this location open, but I've still been going to the original spot on 521. Finally got to this one. My usual go to plates are the pulled pork or the smoked wings. I got the pork and a sweet tea. The pork was well smoked and moist. I added a bit of the vinegar sauce but not much. Really good plate and filling. My wife thinks the hush puppies are the best around. Crispy and moist to go with the flavor. After trying the fort mill area bbq, 521 is hands down the best. I prefer the smoking pig in rock hill or Mac's in Charlotte, but both locations of 521 are right up there. I'm hoping it doesn't go downhill like the bbq restaurant down the street, but I don't think that will happen. It's been going well for several years now. read more

Just visited 521 with a food tour...we had an awesome server with an amazing work ethic! Mike the owner came out to chat with us about the food...very nice guy clearly interested in our feedback. The hush puppies were great. The chopped pork was very good with a nice texture and flavor. The ribs were excellent - tender and moist with a nice crust from the slightly sweet caramelized sauce. Red slaw and white slaw each had distinct flavors. Fries were serviceable. My table mates said the beans were ok but really just beans. They offered a vinegar sauce and a sweet/mildly spicy sauce. The two combined was a nice heat/tang combo. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

Meto Pub - Chopped pork, fries & hush puppies - child's/lunch portion! Big servings - Barbeque Near Me - Tega Cay, South Carolina

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Fantastic place! Excellent BBQ. Try the ribs, you'll go back for more! Great people and a fun, casual atmosphere. Give it a shot the next time you have a craving for BBQ, you can't really go wrong anywhere on the menu. Oh yeah, the smoked buffalo wings are phenomenal. A whole new take on buffalo wings that just might make you rethink the wings you have been eating all along! read more

I was in the mood for something barbequed so I placed a take-out order from 521 BBQ Grill. I ordered baby back ribs, with fries and white cole slaw. Based on my experience from other places that smoke their meats, I expected the ribs to be moist, tender, and lean. That was not my experience and it was disappointing especially since it had lots of good Yelp reviews. The fries a crinkled cut which is my favorite but these were so salty I could not enjoy them even after removing a lot of the salt. I tried the cole slaw and it was the most disgusting thing I've tasted in a long time. It ruined my taste buds and upset my stomach so I refrigerated the remaining ribs. I returned to 521 BBQ Grill for more sauce. I re-heated the ribs in the oven and added more sauce, they were better the next day. The sauce was good, so I will probably return to purchase a bottle but nothing else. read more

521 used to be a great place to go for some good ribs. We used to go at least once a week and would even go to the 521 in Indian Land just to get the ribs. Something has changed in the past year. The food has gone down hill very fast. There has been a lot of turnover in the servers as well. That should tell you something. Last week, my family went and I ordered the ribs. They were different than they usually are. The meat was twisted and falling off and they were SMOTHERED in barbque sauce. I even thought maybe they were trying to hide something. Later that night, I got the worst case of food poisoning I have ever had. I even had to go to the ER. The doctor ran tests and diagnosed me with food poisoning. Do yourself a favor and do not eat at this place. As I was going through the reviews I saw another person mentioned their son getting sick from the coleslaw. I will never eat at any of the 521's again. read more

This place is a winner. BBQ was excellent. Be sure to try the mustard based sauce. It was just right with not too much mustard taste and a hint of sweetness. Their regular BBQ sauce is also great. The hush puppies were perfect with a crunchy outside and soft inside. The beans, onion rings and fries were great. We were impressed with the portion size and needed a take out box. Service was good. The wait staff attentive and food brought out quickly. The atmosphere was relaxed with a couple of large screen TVs and music playing in the background. It was not loud and you could talk normally to the waitress or anyone at your table. We will be going back. read more

I ordered takeout twice here, there was hair in my food both times . Won't return, would give 0stars if that was an option.

Lived in the area about 3 years ago, was generally pretty good. Stopped here on our way through and it's definitely not the same. Ribs looked boiled only and smothered in bbq sauce... the brisket was dried out... slaw had no flavor... greens were spot on and the potato salad was good. Wouldn't recommend at all for good southern BBQ read more

The best BBQ I've had in the area at the best price. I always get the pulled pork BBQ sandwich with the cole slaw on the side. Their carolina BBQ sauce is excellent. Their sides are really good as well - the green beans are THE BEST I've had anywhere. Super amazing. What I really love is when you dine in, you are soon greeted by warm hush puppies - awesome. The staff is always super sweet and courteous. Very good people. The ambiance has a local pub feel. Cozy but not as cozy as a Jim & Nick's. What would I change? Not much. I would love to see them have mashed potatoes and gravy with biscuits, but that's just a selfish ask. The beef brisket is pretty much the only thing I've tasted that I don't really like. Fort Mill BBQ wears the crown on that one (but that's the only thing that would make me go there - and it's kinda expensive there). Overall really great value - great food, great service, great price. I've committed to myself to eat their special listed on the tables - the meal for two...but on my birthday...just for me ;). read more

We had a 20 min wait which was great. But got to the table and ordered the food and we had to wait 20 mins for some mozzarella sticks, and then it was over 1hr to get the food which was cold!!!!! Got home and reheated the food and it was good. So hope you get a good waitress that one sucked and will not go back again to that one. read more