This place is a hidden gem! This is favorite of my family to stop by for carryout lunch or dinner. Chris makes his own BACON and it is phenomenal! Homemade pimento cheese too! And there are always great specials available, as well as the usual Southern cooking/BBQ dishes. Our favorites are the BBQ chicken nachos, the brisket sandwich, and the jalapeno chicken eggrolls. read more

Great collard greens. It is one of the few places that actually cooks them the right way.

Awesome food. Loved the Caribbean Cole slaw pork chop out of this world. First time dinner.

The BBQ is amazing. Quite addicting If I must say so. Overall really good food. The only downside is it's located at/in a gas station but if you look past this aspect and try the food, it's well worth it. read more

Everything was delicious! Collards were smoky with chunks of ham from ham hock. Mac and cheese was traditional baked southern style- closest I've ever had to my grandma's mac and cheese. My first time trying chicken livers, but my grandma said they were the best she's ever had. Caribbean coleslaw was delicious with a hint of pineapple juice. Pulled pork was some of the best I've had in SC. Truly smoked and pulled into chunks; not the mushy stringy bbq in most places in the area. Would recommend! Staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

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** Updating my review because I finally ate in the restaurant. It is located in a gas station, but it closed off from the store. It's tiny, but really clean. The owner is incredibly friendly and will always offer suggestions if you don't know what you want. I still think this is the best food in Lexington. I wouldn't be surprised if he moved to a larger location someday. Can't wait for our next visit! Amazing food! I can't speak to the atmosphere (it's in a gas station for crying out loud) because my husband has always brought home takeout. The grilled chicken philly is out of this world! read more

OMG!! So amazing! We arrive a little late but the chef allowed us to still order breakfast! That set the tone of our visit! I had the Breakfast BLT with grits! Simple yet soooooo tasty! The thick cut bacon is to die for. Literally! The smoke turkey is so flavorful also! Definitely trying the lunch menu on my next visit!! read more

Roy's Grille - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

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Wow !! Out of a gas station. Who would have thunk it. We made a special trip over here just to try it out. We were not disappointed. Ordered the BBQ plate with ribs on the side (extra $4.00). My wife and split the whole plate. The prices were a little higher than expected, but the quality of food was higher too. I can tell everything was customized to their liking. The dry rub on the ribs was great and I'm not a huge fan of dry rub, but this made a believer out of me. The yellow BBQ sause had extra seasoning in it which tasted fantastic. It is great to see small restaurants doing great, cooking outstanding food. The people line up for lunch at this gas station. Be careful or you'll pass it by. read more

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Someone recommended Roy's a few months ago. It's in a gas station, so I was hesitant. I finally caved - and WOW!! I wish I had been less of a snob sooner. Clean. Great customer service. And some damn good BBQ. The cook (who I am assuming is Roy??) is definitely the man behind the machine - talent to keep an eye on in SC. read more

Roy's Grille - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

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Just plain good. Very friendly with excellent service. The food is the big bonus here.

I only went to Roy's once and it was a year ago. The food was very good, service was great, portion size good. The atmosphere is a little like a bar if you go on Fri/Sat nights. I would like to try it again maybe for lunch since all the reviews are wonderful read more

This was my first experience with Carolina Barbecue. It did not disappoint! I met Chris who took his time to explain all of their offerings and was happy to provide samples of the different sauce they carry. He was genuinely excited to provide a first timer with a fantastic experience. If I'm out this way again, I will definitely find time to visit Roy's Grill. Thanks again Chris for the hospitality! read more

Roy's Grille - Ribs over pulled pork with bacon potato salad and mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Fried okra and Carolina cheesesteak are fantastic. Small place next to gas station. Stays busy.

I really waited too long to try this place. It's hard to park there and hard to find a seat inside but the staff are great and the menu is excellent. I tried the pork nachos this time. My companions ordered the brisket plate and sandwich and said they were both great. A wonderful surprise! read more

Roy's Grille - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Best food I've ever had! Super smoky BBQ and reasonable prices. Check his daily specials! I regularly order pulled pork sandwich and blackened chicken nachos. BLACKENED CHICKEN NACHOS are the best! read more

Ok so I've been living here since January and I haven't been that impressed with the food locally..until now! I had read good reviews on this place but it's in a gas station so I was hesitant..that was my mistake because the food was fantastic! I got the bbq plate with ribs,potato salad, and a rice dish kinda like dirty rice. They have five different bbq sauces to choose from or you can mix them together like I did. I ordered my coworker a plate to go and some Philly cheesesteak egg rolls to try and they were delicious. My only regret now is with me watching my weight I'm gonna have to fight the urge to not eat here daily! Great job chef read more

Y'all, I'm serious. This place is legit. We've been seeing signs for it, and we were like, "But it's in a gas station?" After reading the Yelp reviews we decided to give it a shot. Chris introduced himself & greeted my husband with a handshake when he walked in to pick up our to-go order. My husband said he is the nicest person he's met, besides me. Ha. The BBQ is GOOD. It's the best we've had since we moved here from Oklahoma. I know people around here say Carolina is the birthplace of BBQ. Maybe, IDK. I can tell you that Texas, Kansas City, and Oklahoma smoke their meats with flavor... And this is the same! You don't need sauce, although the "sweet & spicy" sauce is the bomb. Their mac & cheese has some of their smoked bacon, and it is awesome! Guys, he MAKES his own bacon. The collards are really good. Not sweet, (personally, I do not like sweet collards), but have a lil tang to them with chunks of pulled pork. The bacon potato salad... Delicious! We had ribs & pulled pork. Both were tender and juicy, and the ribs fell off the bone. Now I want to try everything! Breakfast. And the pulled pork nachos I've been reading about. (Also, my husband is a sucker for banana pudding, and he said it's awesome too). Go try it. You will not be sorry! http://www.thestate.com/entertainment/local-events/article37111305.html Thanks a lot, Chris! Sincerely, Charles & Jayne Isbell read more

Roy's Grille - Ribs, pulled pork, bacon potato salad, Mac and cheese, collards, and sweet & spicy BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Food was excellent! Some of the best barbecue around. Don't be fooled by the location. It's worth a try. You'll love it!

Got the pulled pork platter. It came with two sides, I chose macaroni n cheese and collards...the Mac n cheese was not fresh...it was brownish and dry...the collards had a metal after taste. The meat was not fresh and hot. No roll or drink with meal and was $19 I would not recommend this place read more

I love Roy's Grille. Everything on the menu is so flavorful. The chicken salad is the best I've ever eaten. My only complaint is I wish they had better hours so I could eat it more often. read more

If you haven't tried this place and you're local... shame on you! The food is amazing!!! Popeye's and Chic fil a have nothing on Roy's fried chicken sandwich!!! The seating is limited but they will also make food to go! Awesome atmosphere, very friendly owner/staff. I'm not from the south but this has been the best southern food I have ever eaten. Great food portions. The bread pudding with rum sauce is a must!!! Will definitely be returning!!! read more

This place is amazing! You owe it to yourself to give Roy's a try!! Bbq is amazing! Shrimp and grits too!!

This is a great little place in Lexington. One of the best things about this place is the owner, Chris! He's really friendly and works hard to make sure you have a great experience. He named the Place after his grandfather. We had the Bacon Jalapeño Pimiento cheese burger and split the bread pudding they both were delicious. He makes his own pimiento cheese and smokes his own bacon. I want to come back for breakfast soon. read more

This is a unique spot in Lexington, SC. I had the smoked turkey, eggs and grits! This was a simple meal, but it was amazing! Make sure to stop here if you are in Columbia/Lexington! read more

Roy's Grille - Smoked Turkey, Grits and Eggs!! This was excellent!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

This is the real deal! Perfectly cooked ribs and BBQ. Staff is beyond nice. Had the full plate with bbq pork, ribs, green beans and collards. All cooked perfectly. Could not have made them better myself so I have to go back. read more

This place May seemed a little standoffish because it is located in a gas station , but you must not judge a book by its cover. This is definitely a Hidden Gem in Lexington. It is absolutely delicious and the staff is very friendly. The cook definitely knows what he's doing on that Grill because he doesn't just cook he creates works of art. The food tasted amazing and it was probably the best chicken livers I have ever had. My fiance love the ribs and the sauce that was on them. I can't stress enough that you definitely need to try this place out. read more

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Read about this place and that they smoke their own bacon. Little diner inside an Exxon station. Everything made to order and not sitting under a lamp. Outstanding bacon. The egg for my biscuit was cooked after I ordered. Homemade biscuits. Don't expect any atmosphere but you don't pay for it either. Got to go back and try more. Instantly my favorite breakfast place in Lexington. read more

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Great food, good variety of BBQ, smoked chicken , ribs, livers/ gizzards and tons of sides. Mostly for carry out but one four-top and about three two-top tables available. Friendly staff. Look for the EXXON....same building. read more

This is the best food we have had in The Columbia area!!! My girlfriend and I get takeout once a week. Bread quality for sandwiches is great. Meat is super smoky. The blackened chicken nachos are as good as I've ever had. Do yourself a flavor and get to Roys ASAP!!! read more

Still one if my favorite wing places. Wings in a egg roll sauce, amazing.!!You.can go wrong here, enjoy!

We've visited more than our share of barbecue restaurants over the years and this one would be right there at the top. My wife and I were driving through town and found this place inside a gas station. As soon as you step out of the car, you're greeted by the aroma of a smoker cooking around the side of the building. That's got to be one of my favorite smells in the world. I ended up ordering the ribs and my wife ordered the pulled pork. The meat on the ribs was absolutely falling off of the bone and the pulled pork had no need for sauce. The smoked flavor was that good. The only sides I tried were the collard greens and fried okra. Both of them were very solid. In fact this is one of the first restaurants I've been where I thought their collards were better than the ones I make. We live an hour away, but we will be coming back up here very soon! read more

Roy's Grille - Fall off the bone ribs and some of the best collard greens I've ever had. - Barbeque Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Took us awhile to find the place. But we were glad we did. Great ribs with a variety of sauces to choose from. Rib tips were fantastic. Tiny dinning area but great food, easy on the wallet. Staff was friendly and personable. Highly recommend read more

I decided to get over my issues with eating in a gas station to find out if this was place was as good as everyone on Yelp says it is. The burger was good but it was the smokes bacon that put it over the top. Others in our party enjoyed their cheesesteak and pork chop sandwich. The French fries were average but good. The people working were super nice and helpful with menu suggestions. I look forward to trying breakfast next week! read more

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Just ate here for the first time and I was blown away! I had the jalapeno pimento cheese burger with a side of bacon potato salad, my wife had the club with the sweet potato fries, both were fantastic and we actually ordered more of the sweet potato fries even though we were both full. Definitely going back many times! read more

Ok, so if you're concerned that this place is in a gas station, don't be! The place is clean and though the seating area is small, it was spotless when we were there. The food was all incredible. From the chicken wings to the mac & cheese to the SMOKED RIBEYE SANDWICH, everything was obviously made with care and know-how. The guys running the counter were helpful, courteous and really cared about the food they make as well as the customers. I love seeing eager, entrepreneurial restauranteurs. They take pride in every aspect of their business and it shows both in the food and the service. Just go there...NOW!!! read more

Ignore the location. Best shrimp and grits I've ever eaten! Smoked chicken salad was great too. read more

The location is not so good but the food is great. I had the pulled pork with collards, hash and rice. All was nice and hot. Of the mustard based sauce or vinegar based sauces I preferred the mustard. Give this place a try I don't believe you will be disappointed. read more

The food is very good. Had a BLT today for breakfast. We did take out and we're mostly pleased. Portions of BLT on the sandwich was a little lacking but the flavor was great! The grits were some of the best I've ever had. read more

Wonderful atmosphere. Incredibly friendly staff. Oh, yeah ... great food. My old adage no longer applies - I am now willing to buy food where I buy gas. read more

This is by far a hidden gem. If you want a tasty home cooked breakfast at a reasonable price, you will stop and enjoy it here. I've had the breakfast sandwiches, spicy potatoes and eggs/bacon combo. The bacon is to die for. I haven't been there for lunch/dinner but I'm sure it's just as good. Friendly service too. It is odd being inside a grocery store but well worth going for the deliciousness they serve up. read more