Absolutely amazing. It is nearly impossible to describe this place. The staff are so friendly, the food is unbeatable, and the restaurant just gives you a lovely feeling of that southern hospitality. I have been a loyal customer since this place had opened and will always return for some of the best bbq I will ever have. read more

I love the name of this place and their motto of "You can smell our butts miles away!" There are two other locations in addition to the Aiken one but I don't consider this a chain restaurant with just three locations in the Aiken/Augusta area. The smoked mushroom caps and smoked chicken are my favorites! One of our neighbors had them cater a party and wow, so much food and all of it was absolutely delish! Sauce options are some of the best I've tried. We highly recommend this place for BBQ! read more

It would be nice if the person taking the order would speak up and look at you while doing so. Don't know if it's a personality issue or simply bad manners. Either way, customer service is not a strong point. read more

Pot Smoker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Not sure what all the hype is about. Our meals were terrible, soggy, greasy and stomach ache producing. 1 star for the funny name.

Delicious pulled pork, Mac n cheese, cucumber salad & greens. Ordered online and dinner was hot and ready to go when I got there. We will be back soon!! read more

I get food cravings must like I get drink cravings. And when barbecause hits me, this is the place for me. This location (newer) is not far off the beaten path of downtown and it has plenty of seating and parking. I love how they put a log in a grill out front just so you can see the smoke as you drive by. The cabin feel created by the exterior wood is really nice as is the covered patio with picnic style tables. And don't worry, there are 2 big screen TV's outside for Game Days. The fans keep air moving so the heat is actually bearable. When I'm seeking barbecue the first two qualifiers for a restaurant is quality and selection. They go hand-in-hand because it does no good to have one amazing item and that's it (like all pork) and it is equally as fruitless to have every meat under the sun but flavor and technique is lacking. Here you find both. And there is a sauce bar to fix it to your liking. I enjoy their sides, though I seldom have room for them and when I'm living on the wild side, I drink the syrupy sweet tea. These are some of the friendliest people you will meet and hardest working as well. They carter and have a food truck. If you're in a hurry, they have drive-through service as well. *Insider's Tip -The Redneck Nachos and dessert are a must. They just are. read more

Several times here and never dissatisfied. The food is flavorful and Brenda's yummy sweet sauce is something to try. A very nice place to relax for lunch or dinner. Staff is friendly, helpful and nice. read more

Went to Pot Smoker for lunch today. It is much nicer (inside and outside) than the local BBQ buffets. It was a little pricier though. Both my fiancé and I got the chicken and pork plate with two sides. I had the macaroni and cheese and squash. My fiancé had macaroni and cheese and rice and hash for his sides. Both meats were nice and juicy. We both liked the spicy bbq sauce. I really enjoyed my squash and the macaroni and cheese. It was too much food for me, so I brought some meat home. read more

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Lunch time on a Tuesday, I had the brisket sandwich with Mac and Cheese on the side, mustard sauce. It was quieter than expected. Smelled fantastic when I walked in, and the woman that took my order was very friendly and laughed at my jokes. Food was delivered quick, came out hot and steamy. Brisket was plentiful on the bun. It had a beautiful smoke ring and good bark. The Mac and Cheese could probably use a little paprika in the cheese sauce, but was good. Had I thought about it, I would have gotten a side of the sweet sauce to top it. There were a few chunks of brisket that fell off the sandwich, and it paired well with the Mac and Cheese. Will definitely eat here again next time I'm in town. read more

just got into town from Fl and decided to stop in here and have a pork sandwhich for lunch. I got the small sandwhich which was plenty, loaded with pulled pork and very moist and flavorful. I put some Brendas yummy bbq suace sweet, on it. Also got backed beans, which were very flavorful too, has stewed onions and some peppers in it. i dont like thise so i just ate around it, beans were good and had some ground meat in it too. Also got side of fries, which are seasoned well and double fried i beleive, they were good as well. I will stop back by to try their smoked wings next time. read more

Pot Smoker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

BBQ is decent, but unless you want a blob of fat mixed in with your meat you'll want to request lean. They have a covered area to sit outside which is rustic but nice....except the flies are merciless. read more

We ordered a pound of pork and 15 wings to share. We received 5 smoked wings and 10 that were just plain fried (unsmoked) with some kind of seasoning sprinkled on them. When I brought it to the cashiers attention she went to the kitchen and a few minutes later brought out 10 smoked wings. The wings were great once we got what we ordered. I'm confused as to why I didn't just get smoked wings in the first place. Pork was delicious. I contacted the owner about the situation but didn't receive a response. 4 stars on food (once we got what we ordered), 2 stars on service (for the incorrect order) which is the reason for the 3 star overall rating. read more

Pot Smoker BBQ - Plain fried on Left . Smoked on Right . - Barbeque Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Just moved to town and gave this place a try. We are lifelong Southerners and love bbq. This was very disappointing from start to finish. Food was ~20 minutes later than promised. When we arrived at the restaurant 10 minutes into the pickups window they clearly hadn't even started preparing it. They hastily threw it together. When we got it home the ribs were the biggest disappointment. $25 for a rack of ribs that looked like a plate of scraps and tasted worse than riblets from applebees. They were like ribs that may have been smoked at some point but spent the last 2 days in a crock pot. The hash was so-so and they gave us green beans instead if collard greens. The pulled pork and coleslaw were the only things that we enjoyed. Will drive to New Ellenton for Carolina in the future. read more

Pot Smoker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

This BBQ is so good, definitely worth the trip. The service was great, the staff were nice and friendly. It's clean inside and fast. Truly enjoyed coming here and the food was delicious. read more

We stopped by for lunch today and oh my goodness it was "slap ya mama" good. The brisket bowl is absolutely phenomenal. The "Help me Jesus" sauce for the wings is amazing as well. The customer service was absolutely superb. All around an amazing experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Great service and excellent food. We had the brisket and it wasn't cooked too little or too much. BBQ sauce had a lot of flavor . Good ambiance in the restaurant and the prices are more than fair. Will be eating here at least once more before we leave town no doubt. Thanks for the great food read more

DARNit. We had a REALLy terrible experience at this place two weekends ago!!! It was a Saturday afternoon, and we were sOo looking forward to eating the delicious food. The restaurant was not very busy, and there were three employees working behind the counter. Anyway, much to our dismay, the food just did NOT taste good. We barely ate anything, surprisingly the food was bland. My order (the portobello) came a half hour after everyone else's... and it was cold! No apologies. The portobello was not fabulous, sent out far too late, and afterwards, when we got home, i profusely vomited it all up. iCk!!! My husband and grandmother decided to go speak with the cashier as we were leaving. Grandfather and i were waiting outside. They wanted to let the cashier know that we were dissatisfied with our experience. We all waited over a half hour, as the manager took her time... one of the employees meanwhile apparently walked up to the counter from the kitchen chewing a huge mouthful of food! Finally the woman who we assumed was in charge came out... From behind the counter, this red-haired woman was extremely defensive, clearly angry, and she did not apologize at all. For at least fifteen minutes she argued with my grandmother and husband. Eventually, my husband said we would not be back to the Pot Smoker. The woman did not care. But just then, the owner or manager walked in and heard the last words of my husband, and offered a business card with two free meals written on the back. But, we wont be back. i still feeL siCk jUSt thinking about it, When we drive by, Every day, So sad. read more

All I can say is wow. I have had BBQ is many places and different states. I always go for the brisket when available. The brisket from here is amazing. I had the brisket sandwich with greens and Mac & Cheese. Everything was top notch. One suggestion I would make based on some bbq spots I have had brisket sandwiches is they should give an option add cole slaw on the sandwich. That def takes it to the next level. Anyhow we will continue to fulfill our need for bbq here. Thank you for great food Pot Smoker! read more

Great smake flavor on the Q. No need for a sauce but the sauce is very good as well. Their greens are wonderful. Great casual dining with outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Having grown up in the area and considering myself a bit of a BBQ connoisseur. Especially in my particular region. Let alone the Nationwide trips that of course include brisket and different little takes on the originals. This was without doubt the worst tasting food I've ever paid for. The folks were nice and I felt like I had done well when I left with the most expensive sandwich on the menu to go. It was not what I expected in anyway. It was horrible. Please try something different. BBQ was not what your supposed to be doing. You can't be happy. Cooking involves putting your heart into something. Good lord, this was not that, if so, bless your heart. read more

This was some best barbecue around. The sauce was great and everything was done in a timely manner. Great portions of great food for a good cost. read more

Excellence Aiken BBQ. Went in the advice of a good friend. Food was terrific and friend us still a good friend. Only issue, prices on menu and wall didnt match. Will return this week@ read more

The food here was DELICIOUS!! I had the brisket plate... it was so soft and juicy! Hubby had the ribs, they were fall of the bone delicious! Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Pot Smoker BBQ - Ribs, Mac and cheese and fries... - Barbeque Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

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I had this restaurant cater my wedding and it was the best decision I could have ever made. They were very affordable, kind, and they even cut my wedding cake at no extra charge. They provided cutlery, tables and drinks. I would absolutely cater another event using this place. Their food was fantastic and I absolutely loved their brisket and pulled pork. Don't get me started on their Mac n cheese!! Definitely the best I've had! I highly recommend their food! read more

This food truck came to my area so I tried it out! Great prices and the crew was super friendly snd offered suggestions! They have a potato salad that is AMAZING!!! Chunky and loaded-so glad I listened and tried it! Huge portions! Free tasty sauces they have portioned out-free to add to your to go box. The ribs fell off the bone. Tasty! Will definitely order again! They come to your neighborhoods so ask!!!! So great to order hot food a mile by your home! read more

Good bbq with a very laid back atmosphere. I had the brisket and it as close to perfect.

Tried this place for the first time today. Really liked the previous bbq owners on this property - unfortunately, they didn't make a go of it. Too bad. Ordered takeout - brisket, mac&cheese, slaw. The brisket was 2 stars. Edible, but lacked flavor. And a little dry. The tablespoon of vinegar "bbq sauce" was a tablespoon of vinegar. Glad I tasted it first before applying to the brisket. Mac&cheese - inedible! Mush. This mess was sitting in a warming tray for days. You just can't serve this stuff. The slaw was OFF. Had turned sour. How long had that dish been sitting around? Call the food police - the slaw was criminal. I had high hopes but they were dashed. It's a nice place. Plenty of in and outside seating. They did a nice job of renovating the previous establishment and the staff was very friendly. But when the food doesn't make it, you have to stay away. read more

Not that good at all. No customer service at all. Owner needs to be more interactive with his place. Barbque barn is wayyy better and Carolina barbque is the best. Make the trip to one of them other places you won't be disappointed. read more

I highly recommend the Beef Brisket. It is perfectly smoked -- delicious. It is a bit pricey, but the portion is very generous. I also recommend the chopped BBQ pork tocos, offered on Tuesdays. They are wonderful, and also generously portioned. read more

We ordered takeout on Saturday evening about 5:45. The team who works there is great super friendly and willing to take care of any needs. We ordered a bit of everything. The brisket had a nice smoke ring and good fat keeping it nice and juicy. The full rack of ribs was odd it came with 9 bones normally 13 just seemed small , flavor was good. All the sides were tasty potato salad, slaw, Mac, fries, and beans. They were out of desserts which I thought was odd since dinner service just started. Unfortunately they also forgot to put any sauce in with our order so I had to run back to the restaurant and pick it up just a major inconvenience. I would love to give direct feedback to ownership if contacted. We are big supporters of local businesses and I never mind spending the extra money supporting the "cause". But I know you all could do better and be more consistent. I look forward to hearing from someone. read more

This is the best BBQ we have found. Originally found it by accident. Now we sometimes make a 45 min special trip. Prices are moderate but well worth it. read more

Don't order the brisket and double check your to-go orders to make sure everything is in there.

My food was terrible. After one bite of each item I closed it up and gave it away to someone at work. The hash tasted like sweet potato pie (yes I know how weird that sound, but a coworker took a bite and agreed) and the macaroni was the driest I've ever had in my life. I don't know if I caught them on a bad day but I'll never go back. read more

Food was good but the lemonade tasted like water I loved the taste of all the food I would recommend people to go this is my first time trying it read more

Food is outstanding, service is excellent. We have twice and was pleasantly surprised with the restaurant. The Staff are friendly and the restaurant is super clean. We will be back. read more

POSSIBLY THE BEST BARBECUE I'VE EVER HAD (and I've had a lot) This restaurant hits all the usual bbq restaurant niceties (e.g. atmosphere, music, informal seating, different sauces), and they really shine in three areas: 1. Service. The staff behind the register and delivering food are super helpful. If it's your first time there, tell them so, and you'll get a free sample of the pulled pork before you order. After you order and pay at the counter, they bring your meal out to your table. 2. Sides. They have the usual, but it's all high on quality (FANTASTIC slaw) and a few non-standard choices (e.g., "fully loaded"potato salad). 3. Meat. The pulled pork was so smokey, so moist, so flavorful, that I ate it without sauce of any kind - just the dry rub it comes with - and loved it. My wife and I had a sandwich, a combo platter, two sides each, and two drinks, and the total was around $26. A great barbecue dinner value. read more

We were greeted by the manager that is sweeter than sweet tea. We ordered pulled pork, hash and rice, and slaw. The pulled pork is as good or better than it gets. It has just enough smoke to tell it's there, but not enough to cover up the taste of the pork. The hash has a sweet taste to it and when you mix the meat with it, it's like it's made for each other. Oh so good. The slaw is also good. Since I had a slice of bread I made me a pulled pork, hash, and slaw sandwich. It makes a great sandwich. Did you notice I didn't mention sauce, everything was so good it didnt need sauce. But there is 4 different sauces on the table. My favorite, the mustard sauce. Personally I don't care for vinigar based sauces, its' taste is too strong and covers the taste of what I came to eat. We will be back. It's that good!!!!! read more

Pretty good BBQ place. Brisket was moist and had good flavor and the same goes for pork. The service was great and it was pretty quick. All around a pretty good and reliable lunch/dinner spot. read more

I had the worst experience of my life here. I came here for lunch and went through the drive through after waiting ten minutes paid and received my food. When asked to sign I reviewed the receipt and was charged 35.94 my order only came to 10.83. I was told by the employee on the window it would go back on my card with no receipt of proof. While having this convo another charge of 10.83 was applied to my card. At this point I'm extremely disappointed and asked to speak with the manager who was extremely rude and unapologetic. Never have I been treated this way at any establishment. They definitely need training on customer service. I'm out of 50 dollars as my money has still not been refunded and only have a sub par chicken salad sandwich to show for it. Don't eat here. read more

Absolutely awesome BBQ. The pork was tender and flavorful. My husband had the chicken. It was cooked well and still juicy. Cashier was friendly. Wait time for our food was just a few minutes. Will be returning very soon,! read more