Pistol Jo&#x27;s Cherry Point BBQ

This location of Duke's BBQ was good. The staff were nice. The buffet as well stocked &…read moremaintained by the staff. I love to try these little BBQ spots, but the pork BBQ wasn't that good. It was bland, dry & lacking flavor. They offer a variety of sauces: mustard based, sweet tomato & spiced vinegar. I like the pork to be able to stand in its own then add a nice vinegar based sauce. Those in our group preferred the hash, a meet based type of stew served over rice. It as flavorful. I have never seen it served outside SC. Glad we tried this restaurant.

Saw signage off side of hwy, looked them up on Yelp and had some decent reviews, didn't know I had…read moreto drive out the way to get there from the hwy but went on because the web said they were still open, got there and the lady was like we close at 8 even though it was still open, said all that to say I drove out my way to get this and the lady at the register didn't even offer assistance other then offering the scraps that was out. I would have never even offered anyone that.

Duke's BBQ Ridgeland, SC Right off 95

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Lester's Bar-B-Que

4.8(28 reviews)

32.5 mi

Awesome place. Awesome food. Very reasonably priced…read more Reminded me of family reunion food! Easy going staff and took time to converse with our group contributed to the down home hospitality that we enjoyed.....and 'nanna pudding and pistachio salad to top off a full belly. I dont get to Estill, SC often, but next time Im in this area......I will definitely stop in for more family cooking.

This is the real deal. Classic South Carolina Buffet. Hash, BBQ, mustard sauce. Fried chicken…read more Streak o Lean. Variety of vegetables. Desserts include "Sweet Potato Bread". Looks like a brownie but tastes like heaven. Other desserts are great including Banana Pudding. All you can eat! Family place out in the country. People Drive for miles around to eat here. Steak night must be incredible. I was only there for lunch. Steer your land yacht to Lester's if you are within 50 miles. Nice people!

Hash and BBQ.

Lester's

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Bullies BBQ

4.3(612 reviews)

16.2 mi

Food: Brisket: thin sliced. Did not love that and unevenly…read moresmoked. Flavor reminded me of roast beef cold cuts. Smoked chicken: reminds me of smoked rotisserie chicken, pretty good Pulled pork: on its oh decent flavor, tender Ribs: pretty good, very charred Cheddar, jalepeno Corn bread: it tasted smoked which wasn't my personal favorite. Didnt really taste the jalepeno or cheddar cheese. But still yummy Mac and cheese: not great, no flavor, watery. Cole slaw: don't think it's homemade, tastes like the mass produced grocery store. Bbq sauces: all yummy and really unique. They provide all of them with your order which was great. Would've loved one with lots of spice most were on the sweeter side. French fries: wish they vented the to go container, because obviously they got soggy. We had the option to reheat, and reheat they're great! Really yummy would go back to have them fresh out of their fryer because I bet they're unbelievable. Service: ordered online, easy pick up, pleasant interaction Ambiance: very casual, going for that easy going vibe

This was our first time here after finding it on YELP. When we first pulled into the parking lot…read moreit was kinda empty. We entered and there was a family eating their meal, however after we placed our order folks started coming and by the time we received our order it was really busy. This made us feel good about our food. The staff was friendly and when we got home and started eating we realized that this was a great decision to try Bullies.

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Exterior near Route 278

Taqueria Rocio

4.5(135 reviews)

10.2 mi

Excellent Mexican not far from 95. Friendly and quick service. Chicken enchiladas were very good…read moreand husband had beef tacos. Great meal!

Lunch portions were perfect size (to take some home). Fresh ingredients nicely prepared…read more Server/staff were seamlessly bi-lingual.

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The park

Chicken Lickin Hickory House

4.5(60 reviews)

10.1 mi

I had the best dirty rice I've ever had in my life, and their turkey wings were perfectly seasoned,…read moretender, and delicious. The ordering process is straight forward with a ticket numbering system, and if you're waiting outside it's announced over a loudspeaker. The interior is only for ordering but there are picnic tables out front. This is right off of the interstate, and officially a landmark for me to visit when near Savannah.

We just moved back to the south and we stopped here while driving thru SC. It was the best fried…read morechicken. Will go out of my way to stop here again. It doesn't look like much from the outside but you will be glad you stopped in!

Storefront

Dark meat chicken and fish combo

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Fried Chicken, dirty rice , fried okra, fried gizzard.

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

4.0(468 reviews)

6.5 mi

Pork BBQ is delicious and paired with one of the delicious sides - it's worth coming back for more…read morenext week!

I ordered the brisket, turkey, mac and cheese, and onion rings from Nick and Jim's. The onion rings…read moreand mac and cheese were excellent, and both the brisket and turkey were tender and cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, the meat was far too salty. The brisket was so heavily seasoned that I had to drink water throughout the evening, and the turkey was nearly as salty. As a catering chef who has prepared brisket myself, I have never experienced meat this over-seasoned. The salt completely overwhelmed the flavor and ruined what could have been a very enjoyable meal. After spending $44, I expected much better. I even received a call from my doctor regarding my blood pressure, which made the excessive salt especially concerning. The cooking quality was there, but the seasoning needs significant improvement.

My POV Inside the restaurant .

Pick 3 meats with fries and potato salad

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Classic Pulled Pork with bbq Bar-B-Q Corn on the Cobb and Brisket Chili

The Smokehouse at Paris Avenue

4.6(51 reviews)

14.0 mi

I went to the smokehouse with my mom and we both loved our meals. She had fried oysters, fried okra…read more& mac & cheese. I had brisket, red rice & cabbage. My mom said her oysters were really good & I did try the okra and it was delicious. My brisket was good, very juicy, tender & tasty. My red rice was some of the best I've EVER had as well as the cabbage. Another reviewer said the cabbage was overcooked and that's his opinion but in my opinion that's how southern cooked cabbage should be. I tried my mom's mac & cheese and that was also some of the best I've ever had. The next day I went back to get a to go order to take home to Summerville for my family. I ordered the brisket, ribs, red rice, mac & cheese, cabbage & coleslaw. Unfortunately my coleslaw wasn't in the bag when I got home. Their ribs are really good too, the only thing that I didn't like is that the silver skin was left on. Most places I get ribs from the silver skin is removed. All of the sides were delicious! I actually like their sides more than the bbq. Bbq is good but the sides are delicious!!

Holy Moly Mary Magdeline and Mother of God!!! When I tell you that I haven't experienced Good…read morebrisket in a very long time, This Gem of a spot certainly reset my Feng Shui! You start off by grabbing a booth or a table, approach the counter where the menus are. They have specials on their blackboards. Order your food, and its brought out to you. I ordered the brisket platter with double maccaroni and cheese, my wife ordered the brisket sandwich with fries and fried okra, and we shared an order of smoked wings with spicy BBQ sauce. If God himself was sitting next to us, he would be picking his fingers in jubilation, that's how delicious everything was. The brisket was tender but seasoned so good. The toast that came with the brisket was the chefs kiss, which had me make a sandwich with the BBQ and Carolina BBQ sauce provided at the table. A sweet tea provided us with the much needed Southern hydration to cleanse the palate. It has been long overdue that i had this much enjoyment in BBQ, and this mighty awesome 9f a place will get frequented by me and mine.

Brisket platter with double maccaroni and Texas toast. Lord Jesus delicious

Brisket sandwich with fries and fried okra....yummm.

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The front of the restaurant.

Bluffton BBQ

4.2(134 reviews)

8.1 mi

Good ribs plain not fancy but the best ribs fall off the bone…read more Grab a pitcher of beer some napkins and go to town.

The food was spectacular. Ribs with the perfect rub and sauce, that fell off the bone. Our party…read morepicked a couple different sides and the Sweet potato casserole, potato salad and seasonal greens were all delicious. Extra points for how hot the sides were. Great service as well. Highly recommend.

Bluffton BBQ - BBQ Sandwich with Sweet Potato Casserole, Brunswick Stew Across from me is I believe the pulled pork with the Macaroni and potato salad

BBQ Sandwich with Sweet Potato Casserole, Brunswick Stew Across from me is I believe the pulled pork with the Macaroni and potato salad

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Their sign

Snack Bar

5.0(10 reviews)

13.9 mi

Just really good homemade bbq made with love! Chicken and ribs plus pulled pork. Note the hours and…read moredays they're open.

What a find. Ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. Cash only, menu was 3 meats listed, potato salad, coke…read moreslaw and baked beans. Told Kurt and KC, I wanted to try them all. All legit. Ribs have a chew to them which I prefer, pork and chicken are moist with a true smoke flavor . Never been a fan of fall off the bone ribs but that is a personal preference.Truly a great find. Lewis Grizzard once said "regarding beer and bbq even the worst is wonderful!" This place was beyond damned good!

Ribs - available as 1/2 or full slab alone or as a plate with a side

RIBBBBBBBs to perfection

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Choo Choo BBQ Xpress

4.5(124 reviews)

8.5 mi

Yeah they deserve six stars just from the guy who probably owns the place that takes your order if…read morehe doesn't own the place he should. I had the lunch special for $15 that includes tax I did the train wreck which is chicken pulled pork and brisket I had two sides coleslaw and the incredible sweet potato casserole oh and they've got like five sauces tried them all delicious combine the JJ sauce and the sweet spicy you'll be in heaven, I'm telling you Ron don't walk get over here it's amazing I live an hour away luckily I work here at least two times a month and I think that's why we have lunch every single time can't wait to try the jerk and the ribs Rock on Choo Choo! G

Choo Choo BBQ in Bluffton is a must-visit! Cozy Southern…read moreambiance paired with seriously delicious barbecue. We ordered the Train Wreck platter with chicken and beef brisket, both were tender, flavorful, and honestly a 10/10. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the table-side Jenga while waiting for our food was such a fun touch (we love Jenga, so that was a win ). If you're a fan of great barbecue, do yourself a favor and stop by Choo Choo's. They've been serving up mouthwatering BBQ for over 20 years, and their chef has been there nearly half that time, which absolutely shows in the quality. We'll definitely be back!

Choo Choo!!

Ribs, sweet potato mash, greens, cornbread

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5 years ago

Everybody here is so wonderful and the food even more so! I wish I could have left a much bigger tip for them, this is what southern hospitality is all about, you will not be disappointed coming here. read more

Lindsey G.

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5 years ago

Amazing service, staff, food and fun atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond! We will absolutely be back!!

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