Although theres a Scotts BBQ downtown, we decided to go to the original in Hemingway. Ordered 5lb of pulled pork it was so good. Made me a sandwich on my way home. If you ever get a chance to go to the original spot go. read more

From what i've seen and heared by Youtube this is the real bbq! I know about bbq and i bet this will be an unforgetable adventure. Can wait to go read more

Best BBQ we ever had. We were visiting Charleston, SC and decided to take the hour and a half trip (one way) to Hemingway, SC. We ordered the BBQ plate and the Chicken Plate. The plates came with white bread, coleslaw, and baked beans. The sides were mediocre but the BBQ was mind blowingly tasty. The meat was super tender, had the right amount of smoke, and the vinegar based sauce complimented everything. You'll want to get there early and ask for pork cracklins with your BBQ (cracklins were amazing). We even got the chance to take a look inside the smokehouse. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Scott's Bar-B-Que - Chicken Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Hemingway, South Carolina

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Very disappointed. Ribs dry and hard. Pork had little flavor. Sauce is just some water with hot sauce and vinegar mixed in. Neighboring store has cars parked in lot with stereo blaring, I guess just to show how bad a car sound system can sound. Overall poor experience. F do int drive hours to get here like we did, not worth it. read more

I've been to some of the most famous BBQ joints in the country and was schooled in BBQ by Butch Lupinetti, The World Champion. Today I rode the bike to Scott's, after two years of hesitating and putting off the trip. I wasn't disappointed and, despite the tiny serving area and the void of seating, except for some tables under a canopy, across the street. It was an incredible experience. This is the South and most of the customers are there for great food and take it back to work or home. These folks know how to cook a pig and make great BBQ. The pork was tender and juicy with just the right amount of bite, that I like, in their sauce. Up there with the BEST I've had. I opted for the BBQ pork sandwich.They serve up a half pound of pulled pork, so succulent, just seeing and smelling it makes your mouth water. You can't stuff it all between the two slices of white bread, that accompany the pork, or you can just use the plastic fork and dig in. It's BBQ Heaven! I sat on my bike and ate as car after pick up truck drove in and left with sacks of food. During the week, it's mostly locals and everybody seems to know each other. The locals extended their Southern Hospitality to the Biker, who sat in the parking lot, enjoying his lunch, with greetings, typical of the South. One of the things I missed living up north. There are lots of things to see in Hemingway, but Scott's is off the beaten path. It's on a heavily traveled Hemmingway Highway, and the cross street is Cow Head Road. Country enough for you? I absolutely loved my lunch today and will return for their "Saturday Only, cooked to order, rib eye steak sandwich", tomorrow! And I will have to bring home some Chicken for dinner. They do the whole hog here and the pork skins are in bags at the ordering window. When you can get fresh pork rinds, you know that you have discovered Hog Heaven. Scotts is now my favorite BBQ joint and the hour and a half ride there is an awesome ride from Murrells Inlet, with the South Carolina forests lining the back roads. If your within 100 miles, it's a must do. Thank you Rodney, for another culinary treat. Ya'all have a new fan Biker Mac read more

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We went here for my birthday lunch and I wasn't disappointed. My wife got bbq sandwich and I got the plate. We sat inside and ate our lunch and the majority of the patrons whether local or not were very friendly. Service is a little slow but I didn't expect it to be fast, the lady's behind the counter don't smile but they are really friendly. The pork is what they are known for and it did not disappoint. It takes a lot of skill and knowledge to cook whole hogs with coals. The meat was tender and had just the right amount of heat to it, i put extra sauce on mine because I like it spicy. Rodney Scott the Pitmaster was there and I was able to snag a picture with one of the legends of BBQ, he was super friendly and talked as if we knew each other. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Scott's Bar-B-Que - Rodney Scott-Pitmaster - Barbeque Near Me - Hemingway, South Carolina

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From the moment John T. Edge publicized this ridiculously out-of-the-way place, my plans were solidified: just get there, I told myself. And today, I did. Saddling up to the counter inside these dank-yet-romantic (well, for a Yankee who dreams of real 'cue) environs, I ordered a pound, sauce on the side (typical Eastern-style pepper sauce); they threw in some white bread, utterly perfunctory though it was. Having eaten at Lexington BBQ, Allen & Son, and The Pit--all touchstones of Carolina BBQ--the previous day, I found the hybrid Western/Eastern style of Scott's a fitting capstone. Here, they cook the whole hog; unlike A&S (discards the skin) and The Pit (coarsely chopped), however, Scott's pulls its product and serves it "surtido," with plenty of pickins' from the butt, shoulder, and elsewhere--there's bark, skin, chunks, et al. While I loved the robust pigginess of A&S and The Pit, Scott's abstract mastery, with its varied textures and porcine intensity, was Ornette Coleman to their John Coltrane; I can only imagine what it's like with a bit more skin--should have asked!--and fresh from the smoker. I generally play a snarky curmudgeon in my Yelp reviews, but I was speechless today. Just beautiful. read more

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Rodney Scott's whole hog BBQ is among the best in the US. There are no tables or chairs inside this gas station turned BBQ counter. He smokes on average 6 hogs a day and uses a sweet and spicy vinegar sauce. If you are a true BBQ fan and are looking for authentic southern BBQ, Scott's is not to be missed. I drove 2 hours round trip twice this week for some of Mr. Scott's pulled pork and smoked chicken. Rodney is a local legend and seems to know everyone by name in this small town. Simply perfect. read more

There are quite a few decent places to get BBQ in Hemingway, but Scott's has gotten picked up by the press and carried in to the spotlight, and with good reason. The BBQ is just as good, if not less greasy than some others, and the sauce is spicy and pretty near perfect. Don't expect a side of sweet potatoes, cole slaw, and white bread with this place 'cause they don't serve it. Although they do have pork skins and boiled peanuts usually and some novelty stuff. They do have a small table or two and a bar you can sit at and eat, but most of their business is take-out. My dad recommends getting the sauce on the side, cause it can be too spicy for some, but I say slather it on and if they don't like it, more for you! :) read more

When it comes to bbq and tacos, I honestly believe the dirtier the better. It's a motto I live by. The more unassuming the joint, the smaller the hole, and the further into a wall, the better. Scott's BBQ checks all the boxes, and it really didn't disappoint. We stopped on the way down from Durham to Charleston, and were absolutely famished when we arrived. Scott's really is a hole in the wall type of local joint. It's a no frills kind of place, but that's how you know it's the real deal. We ordered a plate of smoked chicken and a plate of pulled pork between the four of us girls, and it was plenty of food. The meats came with two slices of Wonderbread per person and a side of baked beans and coleslaw per plate. The sides were great and fine, but the real action was in the meat. We agreed that we preferred the chicken; however both plates were extremely moist and tender and the sauce adds the perfect amount of spice and kick! Come hungry, because portions are more than generous! read more

This is the holy grail of bbq, pure and simple. I had several dishes while I visited, all of them were heavenly and perfect. The chicken was smoky and moist, with most of the fat having dripped off during the long cooking process. I've never had a better barbecued chicken in my life, and this was almost an afterthought on the menu. The ribs weren't pretty to look at (not on the menu, but ask for them), but were delicious. Most of the (moister) meat fell off the long ribs; some stuck to the bones where it was dried out and carmelized. Sweet and smoky, with a clear taste of citrus in the sauce. The bbq pork was pulled pork style, and had a nice spicy kick. It was a radically different taste than the meat from the ribs, but great in its own right. I highly recommend the spicy over the regular sauce. I found the regular sauce to be a little bland and watery (the spicy is from deeper in the vat, evidently). The Scott's and their family and employees are fine people, and I salute them for their art of bbq. Some video of the operation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okJ3yWzWiak read more

First the positives: I dig the authentic look (especially when its that way because thats just the way its been). The sides were good as well and the Pork rinds were very good. Made sure to hit it when I was visiting Charleston (little bit of a hike - especially since the area was recovering from recent flooding -probably added an hour or two onto the trip)...With the upshot being we came in HUNGRY. The negative: The BBQ wasn't particularly good. It was rather dried out. (Was hoping this was gonna rival experiences had at Oklahoma Joes or Franklins - but it wasn't even up the level of a decent Chicago BBQ place) I would note this mitigating factor: This was the first Saturday after the major rains/floods in the area and you could see the area had been affected - So it very well could have been the case where simply being open was the mission that day and they weren't able to put their best BBQ foot forward. Sadly can't recommend it, especially considering it will be a hike for most folks read more

I guess I went on the wrong day. I drove 46 miles based on reviews because I wanted some good bbq. The sauce is watery, ribs tasted like they were boiled and chicken baked. I have 2 stars because of the nice ladies working there. read more

Relatively speaking, I am from the wrong coast and the vinegar based sauce on the pork was not to my liking. It wasn't terrible, but... to me it wasn't great. I must also mention that I am beef kink of guy, I don't eat much pork. But if there is one thing I would come back for, is the pork ribs. They were tender inside but had a beautiful crust and flavor about them. So you need to decide if it is worth the approximate hour drive off the 95 (when coming from the south) to make it worth it, but personally I probably wouldn't make the journey back out here unless I was with someone that was curious and wanted to try it. Prices are extremely reasonable and the 0930 open time is convenient! read more

simple and perfect bbq. not too lean or too soggy. lovely people all around. they took us through the cookhouse just because we were standing around. read more

Scott's Bar-B-Que - bbq sammy - Barbeque Near Me - Hemingway, South Carolina

Cash only. Call first for hours before trekking. Worth the hour long trip from Myrtle Beach. See photo of store front first for easy identification. GPS may be inaccurate. Photo Op with Mr Rodney Scott. ALL seasoning has pepper/chili but balanced with sweetness. Pulled Pork -- edible by itself as it already well seasoned. Sauce is unnecessary but adds additional kick with chili and vinegar. Ribs -- falls off the bone. Texture is the same as pulled pork. Spicier than pulled pork with chunks of red pepper flakes. Beans -- yum! Sweet and slightly spicy. Tolerable by a 6 yr old. Great for dunking bread. Pig Skin -- hit and miss. Some hard. Some crunchy. Cole Slaw -- creamy and delicious. read more

Went here on one of our summer bbq roadtrips. I may be a bit jaded, growing up in the south, where BBQ is king. I was practically raised on it, and yes, I even do it my self. I've been a lot of places and had a lot of bbq, some exceptional, some not so great. While Scott's was good, it didn't blow me away like I had hoped. I think the folks coming here and putting it on the television and in the magazines/newpapers are entranced by the small town home feel of it. To me, that's just everyday life. The 'que didn't really need any more sauce than what they put on there. I lost the faint smokiness, when I doused it with the super peppery sauce. I thought the sauce could have used a bit more of a vinegary bite to it. It was great, when you put it on bread with the cole slaw, mixed very well. It was cool to go back and see them smoking the pigs, unreal smell, like heaven. They smoke the pigs for 12 hours on pecan and oak, which would make you believe that it would be a bit more smokey. The folks working were extremely nice and very helpful. My 2yr old daughter was playing with one of the local kids, they had a blast. I would give it a solid 3.5 if I could. read more

Let's get to basics....this is what hog should be. Tasty, tender and served right. Take a cooler of cold beer and a roll of paper towels and park across the street. Order your pork and sauce with some white wonder loaf and you are ready for heaven. The store bought beans and slaw are fine but not essential to the main event. Sit at the open table or your car then crack a beer, load the bread with pork and sauce and discover what Scotts is famous for. The owners are pros at one thing .... smoking .....their humility, honesty and integrity about food shows in every bite! read more

There's a reason Scott's BBQ is famous...it's awesome! I'm not sure why some people say it's best to carry out because part of the charm is eating either inside or across the street on the picnic tables, chatting up locals and regulars from all over. Just a warning though...this isn't the trendy, special thrills BBQ; this is whole hog and half chickens done how your grandpa would do...if your grandpa was Southern and awesome. read more

The very best BBQ you will eat! I highly recommend the chicken quarters and the shredded pork BBQ. My favorite! I drive all the way from Myrtle Beach to get this. It is vinegar based. Delicious & mouth watering! This place has been around for years! read more

Scott's is a true barbecue joint: an informal enterprise run out of an aging country store that only serves take-out. No tables. No seats. No fuss. No muss. You join the queue, place your order, pick up your goods, and you're off. You want a bottle of Texas Pete or a loaf of Sunbeam to go with that? Pick 'em up off their shelves. Want to dine on premises? Take your order across the street and you'll find a large open-air shed with some picnic tables underneath. If it's warm enough--and it certainly was on the evening we were there--you can settle in and enjoy your barbecue right there. And that's exactly what we did. What's the attraction? World-class whole hog barbecue, Scott's famous spicy barbecue sauce, some true Southern hospitality, and a whole lotta love. And that is no joke. This joint was jumpin', and with good reason. If you're a fan of real pork barbecue prepared and served according to the Carolina tradition, this is the BBQ of your dreams: luscious, smoked to perfection, and resplendent in Scott's signature red sauce. read more

This by far the best bbq we ever had. Wayne being a good ole southern boy said its the most tender and flavorful bbq he has ever tasted. He is definitely more of a mustard sauce fan then vinegar and pepper base like Scotts is but I have decided I am a vinegar fan just because of Scott's! They give great portion sizes and the coleslaw was creamy which played well with the vinegar pork. $5 pork sandwiches and $7 plates. They do not accept credit or debit so bring cash! The guy smoking the pigs let me come take a look and snap pics, very friendly and it gets super busy around lunch time. read more

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This is the best Q you will ever put between your lips. It doesn't get any better than this. I make the hour drive to get this delicious food about once a month. Just thinking about it makes me want to make the drive today. read more

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One of the holy trinity of BBQ in the world. Worth the drive. Worth the wait. Amazing. read more

Scott's Bar-B-Que - There was a line out the door... - Barbeque Near Me - Hemingway, South Carolina

Really good. Sauce was the best part. The sides weren't spectacular, but who really cares about sides. Just order all the pork you can eat and keep it moving. read more

Graduation weekend and we needed a pig! This place was recommended and it's no disappointment! I had there chicken plate and it was great smoke bbq!great flavor and lasting! Nap time! read more

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Fantastic Ribs and pulled pork bbq sandwich. I am still dreaming about eating their mouth watering ribs again. Made a detour to this place because it was on guy fieris show. read more

BBQ was good. I like the vinegar based sauce with the heat at the end. Not too spicy, but enough of a kick. Really a mission to get to, but worth it. Pork was shredded and cleaned properly. Chicken was good, def get it with the sauce on it. Boiled peanuts were good too. Cake was a bit dry. read more

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Scott's is whole BBQ hog at its best. The entire hog goes on the pit and stays there over coals till its done. I ride 40 miles 1-way for a 1/2 pound BBQ sandwich. Its worth it. read more

BBQ so good you wanna slap yo mama (that's the best compliment a cook can get in the South for all you Yanks). Hole in a wall place but us Southern people know these are the best type of places for real soul food cooking. Grandma's and young people are in the kitchen fixin plates and are the sweetest women around. Took only five minutes to get two bbq plates and some cracklins for under $20. Parking is scarce but this is a popular joint tho and you might have to walk a little further than some might prefer but I have park further away in department stores. You can smell the pigs being pit cooked on site as you walk in. A word of warning tho, this food smells so freaking good that it makes the trip back home worse cause all you want to do is tear right into it. The sauce is vinegar and spicy but if you don't like that style sauce, put your own sauce on it as my moma would. read more

Descent pit cooked vinegar and pepper barbeque. Nice to have somewhere still cooking on wood. Only good for carry out---don't plan to eat in. Stick with the barbecue and white bread. Don't plan on getting any sides. Don't know about all the hype and publicity this place has received, but I guess somewhere has to get the attention. read more

Stopped by this spot on the way to Myrtle Beach after seeing it listed as a top BBQ destination. I knew as soon as I saw the exterior that I had hit a jackpot. The parking lot was small and there were a few residents of the area milling about, letting me know that this was a town favorite. The inside was small with two tables and pictures on the wall, giving it a nostalgic feel. I got a sandwich for $5.50. I also noticed on the menu board that they sold whole chickens for $9.00, even a whole hog for $500. I'm sure this is great for large functions (family reunions, church events). The sandwich was two sliced of white bread (another tell tale sign of great BBQ) and a container of pulled pork. The BBQ was excellent. It was vinegar based, smoky and had a nice kick to it. Textbook Carolina pulled pork BBQ. On the side was the smoke shack, which smelled heavenly. Apparently, this spot is a historic marker. There was a board outside that outlined the history of the place, which made me appreciate my patronage even more. I implore anyone passing thru to stop here. Great food and great people serving it. If I'm ever in the Myrtle Beach area again I will be sure to stop here even if it means going out of my way! read more

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I was only able to get the ribs, they were out the pulled pork. Literally the meat fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. It has so much flavor that you don't need much sauce. The only issue I have is that the ribs were cold. I will come back to try the pulled pork. read more

Worth the 1.5 hour drive from MB. We have Q up in Canada but authentic southern can't be beat. The chicken was great, the Q was great, the beans were great. read more

Scott's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Hemingway, South Carolina

Best bbq pork we have ever had. Prices are good too. This is place to come for good food but not atmosphere. Seated is limited and not fancy. Out of the way but worth the trip read more

So I have read the reviews. I am not sure of the negative comments I read. Our food was great and everything was what I expected. The ribs were particularly nice. Like most restaurants of this style - you had best like white loaf bread with your meal. It's pork, loaf bread, beans and slaw. If you want a fancy restaurant with individual service, then this is not the place for you. If you are a racist and do not understand you are in the South at a down-east local eatery, then this is not the place for you. However, if you like pork cooked in a traditional, quality fashion with its own unique sauce, then this is the place for you. If you appreciate black heritage and pride in the south then this is the place for you. If a "dive" does not scare you and 4 or more locals sitting out at the front door (who are extremely nice) does not bother you, then this is the place for you. read more

Best BBQ I've ever had!! Classic sides were also good- baked beans and cold slaw. Well worth the 1.5 hour drive from Charleston. It was also super cheap read more

Scott's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Hemingway, South Carolina

Many people have gone all wax poetic about this place, so i'll spare you. Simply put , the best traditional pulled pork in South Carolina. You may love or hate the pepper vinegar based on your sauce preference but the meat is top notch read more

After watching it on Bizarre Foods America I was prompted to make a trip to Hemingway via Charleston from Atlanta. Andrew said it was the best BBQ he has ever tasted, that's too bad for him. We went Saturday afternoon and I was all kinds of excited about it. The guys out front welcomed us as we said hello and that was where the friendliness ended. When we ordered they seemed like they could care less that you were there, just another number. Not a single smile. VERY disappointing. First off, thy raised their prices to $10/lb for the BBQ from $8/lb. We order 1lb of BBQ with sauce and the half chicken plate. For the chicken, don't do it. It was very hard and not juicy at all even after dunking it in the sauce. The beans were ok (probably from a can) and the slaw was fair. On to the BBQ. What can I say? It was not hot even though it looked like it was on a steam table, it was room temp at best. The flavor simply was not there. The sauce saved it a bit but in no way the best BBQ ever. I was saddened expecting something special and it was not to be. I got a few bags of skins and they were fair too, Over cooked and too crispy and not just the fried ones. I was expecting crunchier over crispier. I wish the food was hot. I wish the people were friendly. I wish the bathroom was not as scary as it was. There are a few tables inside if you want to sit down but I would not recommend making the trip unless you have nothing else better to do. I feel like I was had. I wont be planning trips based on hype anymore. Total let down. Sonny's BBQ is just as good and hot to boot. read more

I don't know where all these stars come from. Tried to get to Scott's for 6 months but schedule didn't permit. Finally, I drove from Atlanta for a meeting in Kingstree, then another half hour out of the way to visit this place after seeing it on one of the food shows on TV, DD I believe. The bar was set very high! What I and two colleagues encountered was average food service cole slaw, hot canned pork & beans, and room temperature pulled pork. Aside from the vinegar sauce, the meat was tasteless and very dry. In summary, sorry but I have had far better at any chain BBQ joint you can name. This is just wrong. read more