Slabs is an absolute gem hidden in the Carolinas. The food is fabulous, the service is spectacular, and the log cabin house layout is the perfect setting for enjoying the scenery with your meal. We ordered what felt like one of everything. For the meats we had brisket, half rack of ribs, and a pulled pork sandwich. Everything was cooked to slow smoked perfection. Each plate came with two sides. We tried them all and rank them as follows: coleslaw, baked potato, green beans, baked beans, baked potato salad. For dessert we had a toffee cookie and the nana puddin. Their banana pudding was the perfect dessert to end the meal. Would definitely return to bring home a full tray of this delicious treat. I personally loved the layout of the venue. You enter and find a large open seating area, off to the right is the queue for ordering and a little trinket store. Behind the main dining room is what was possibly once a wrap around patio that is now enclosed with cute chairs for two table seating. Then behind the main building is a smaller room with a long bench table that was perfect for our larger family size. They also have an outdoor patio area that would be ideal in better weather conditions. The backyard has a pond and it was great to look out for birds and wildlife while dining. They even had binoculars at the tables along the back windows! read more

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Every once in a while, you find a little BBQ joint that reminds you why food is supposed to be an experience--and Slabs BBQ is one of those places. The Austrian and I went a little overboard, because apparently restraint has no place at a BBQ joint. We started with a smoked pork chop so enormous it was practically competing with his bubble head, then shared the BO JUNIOR--beef brisket, half a rack of ribs, pulled pork, beef sausage, and a pint of bacon-smoked beans. We also added the baked potato salad and smoked turkey because, well...we were already committed to the cause. Everything was smoky, tender, flavorful, and clearly prepared by someone who actually understands BBQ. And I have a pretty high bar when it comes to food. Then came Barbara's homemade banana pudding. Oh. My. God. Creamy homemade pudding, real bananas, and a beautiful meringue topping. This isn't the boxed pudding and Nilla Wafers I grew up with. This is banana pudding elevated to an art form. Quite honestly, it may be the best banana pudding I've ever tasted. And I have a little history with the pitmaster--I've known him as a supplier of blueberries and honey for my restaurant and as one of my best customers. So I already knew the man had good taste. Now I can officially confirm he knows how to cook. If you're anywhere near Lake City, put Slabs BBQ on your list. Come hungry. Very hungry. read more

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Everything is awesome! Brisket was perfect! Pork chop smoked to perfection! Baked potatoe salad alone worth the drive! Watching the ducks on the pond was a bonus. I give it my highest recommendation. Check schedule for dates and times - not open every day read more

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Brought a camper on a short side trip and ended up in Lake City, SC...yelp pointed out a BBQ restaurant here that was beyond yummy! We had sliced brisket, smoked turkey slices and beef sausage (w leftovers) and split a delicious banana pudding! Don't miss it if you are nearby...so so good! read more

My wife had the brisket and I had a half a rack of ribs. Both of these were one of the best either of us have had. We go to BBQ joints everywhere we visit and both the ribs and brisket out at the top of our list. read more

Everything on the Bo Jr was delicious. I was more into the ribs and it satisfied my cravings. I'm giving it a 4.5 out of 5 because we love eating rice with meat and sadly (and understandable) rice is not part of the menu. * All payments are accepted. * Restroom (men/women) available. * Customer service is 5/5. * Food is 5/5 * Very welcoming and space is enough to have a party. * the pond and wildlife were a plus! * Plenty of parking * No smoking sign posted and appreciated. * Dessert was chefs kiss, loved the 'banana pudding'. * I highly recommend you stop before you head to Myrtle Beach or wherever you're traveling. Next time, I'm taking a pot of rice with me. Haha. Support local! read more

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Our first visit and they didn't disappoint! The ribeye was awesome! The brisket was to die for! And my wife said her pulled pork was great! And let's not forget the homemade desserts! We will definitely be back! The ribeyes are only available on the first Saturday evening of the month. Pulled pork, brisket, pork chops, ribs and much more available all the day. I almost forgot, the homemade desserts were very good too! And the line is lonnnnng on Saturday night. But worth it! read more

Slabs - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, South Carolina

Took some friends from Germany to slabs and it was amazing. I live in the US and it was one of the best BBQ I had so far. Don't miss out the banana pudding and the jalapeno sausage. Nice owners loved it read more

Slabs - Junior menu - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, South Carolina

MIND-BLOWING OUT OF THIS WORLD BBQ!! Holllllyyy Moly! I barely made it through the line because I was tasting a few samples of things and literally throwing my head back. A religious experience! by the time I got here the ribs were all sold out but I'm a huge fan of brisket and WOWWW did this have incredible flavor! I asked for some from the fattier part too and it was absolutely juicy fall apart in your fingertips delicate! i've eaten it all the big name barbecue spots in the state (and MANY in Texas when I lived there) but boy I have to say this is my favorite. Of ALL of them!! don't even get me started on the sides. The beans. I guarantee you will not have better beans anywhere. These are on an entirely different level I didn't know existed. Baked potato salad incredible. staff was wonderful! A family run business and they are all wonderful. This is everything you want in a roadside barbecue spot. I traveled far to get here but as good as it was I would've traveled even further! I'll be here every single time I'm in the area. already looking forward to coming back!! read more

My wife and I shared six slices of brisket, a small lump of potato salad and another of coleslaw and one ice tea. All were quite good. The tab with tax was close to $40. My wife went to the self serve area to pour the tea and there were no cups. She asked the cashier for a cup and was told a cup is $2.50 additional! WHAT??? I guess we were fortunate the plastic utensils and napkins we used were included in the price of our lunch! read more

Per usual - this place was superb. We visited last time on our way out of town, now it's a must stop whenever we're headed this way. The quality of the meat is superb, and the flavors - amazing. Some of the best BBQ in SC, and I've tried my fair share of pig... Portion sizes are giant, so before you go purchasing everything on the menu - because trust me, you're going to want to - consider sharing. Bonus is the place is beautiful, sits on a private small pond, beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Slabs - Bo Jr. Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, South Carolina

Food family serving the food everything was great !! Just get there early on steak night lol

The food is always great and cooked with love. The staff are so welcoming and kind.... Also great desserts.

Oh. My. Goodness. Stopped by after a volleyball game at Carolina academy and got the brisket and jalapeños sausage. Asked for the fatty cut and man it was like delicious meat cotton candy the way it melted in my mouth. The sausage was a surprise also because it had wonderful chunks of gooey cheese melted in it. Even though it was close to closing time the owners were gracious and very generous and happy to see us. Will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food and excellent service. First time visitor and we will be back. Only open Thursday through Saturday, but it is worth it

We got the Bo jr... best BBQ in the state... & beyond! Top 3 of all time for me. Definitely recommend the Bo jr bc it gives you a sampling. I'm typically a brisket gal & don't prefer pork but the ribs & pulled pork were good. Brisket was still my favorite and the random beef sausage was also really good. The owners topped it all off with free entertainment...they were great. 2 of us split the Bo JR. and we enough left over for a meal the next day. Can't wait to go back! read more

The food was delicious!!! And the owners were so nice!! I really recommend you check this place out. Probably one of the best bbq places I've been to. Go sit outside with a beautiful view or feed the geese! It was a great experience. read more

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About the best BBQ in the south! Great flavor and good prices and cool atmosphere! Awesome

Open for dine in and take out(12/31/2020) Best BBQ in the area. Owner also have cheese cake, pecan pie and other sweet choices fulfill your sweet tooth. I definitely will come back!! read more

Slabs - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, South Carolina

Super yummy and best BBQ I have had in a long time. We had the brisket and pulled pork and ALL the sides - delish!! And don't forget the Cinnamon Rolls. Owners are so friendly too - do stop here if you can. read more

Slabs - Pulled Pork, cole slaw and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, South Carolina

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We came across slabs from Google recommendation while driving back from Orlando to NYC. It was the best meal we had and our kids all had a blast. Brian and Barbara were so friendly and amazing, the food was soooo good, the place was amazing, it was just a magical night! We wish we were staying longer in SC so we can come back more often. We'll definitely be making another trip down sometime soon! For anyone who is looking for good food and just want to relax and have a good time, this is the place!!!! read more

So. Very. Good. We stopped on our way to the beach. Will now do so every time we go to the beach!!! Super friendly service and FANTASTIC food that is obviously prepared with love by this very sweet couple. read more

Amazing food, and sincere hospitality! Hubs and I stopped in for some dinner on a quick overnight stay during a road trip. This place was close, and were BBQ aficionados, so we gave it a try. So glad we did! Brisket was spot on and the ribs had a wonderful rub. All in all, a great experience! read more

Great BBQ. Pork, brisket, sausage, ribs are all cooked perfectly. This is worth a drive to check out.

Worth the drive! Drove about 40 minutes to get carry out from Slabs and it was well worth it! The Bo (Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and smoked sausage) proved a wide variety. The meat was well smoked with a dry-rub, allowing full flavor to come through (unlike so many places that serve their meat swimming g in sauce). The Bo will feed our family of three for two-three meals easily. Beans were very flavorful, but not spicy at all ( perhaps a bit too sweet for my preference, but great for those who like tomato based sweeter beans). Cole slaw was fresh and crisp, and the baked potato salad was awesome. Would love to describe the apple pie and cheesecake, but it's in the fridge for later after gorging ourselves! The owners were friendly and very engaging - you can tell they are passionate and welcome every guest as family! read more

Wow!!!! A must stop on your travels. If you like BBQ you'll love this Mom and Pop restaurant. I had the brisket and sausage with baked beans and potato salad...Delicious!!!!! The owners have to be the sweetest couple ever with very friendly staff and the Key Lime pie is just as sweet and delicious. Looking forward to the next trip there read more

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I had the beef brisket and my husband had pulled pork. Both meats were tender and had good flavor. I got the smallest portion (3 slices). Huge slices. Had to take half home. My baked beans had more tomato than I liked, but they let you try any side before you order. They have a no tipping policy, but I would of tipped! Friendly and fast service. We sat in back with view of pond (binoculars provided). Very homey, good place. read more

Awesome brisket !! My husband had the pulled pork and was raving about the sauce they provide with it. The baked potato salad and green beans were delish !! And of course, we had to get two large cookies and they were well worth the splurge !!! Next time we will try the cinnamon rolls that have such a good reputation. The Owners are very accommodating and so pleasant !! read more

All of Slabs cookies and cinnamon rolls are "baked with love and prayers," and I assure you, they TASTE like it! I've never eaten anything as delicious as the ginormous toffee and chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon rolls at Slabs. As a bonus, the owners are absolutely lovely. You'll feel like you've known them your entire life. I can't wait for the restaurant to open this spring! If they do BBQ like they do baked goods, I'll truly be in heaven! read more

Slabs has some of the best smoked meats I've ever eaten! The brisket, ribs, and pulled pork not only look amazing, they taste amazing as well. The portions aren't slacking either. We ordered the "Bo" for 3 adults, and brought home leftovers of all the meats! The atmosphere is wonderful. The owners invite you in, just like you're coming over to their house for Sunday dinner! Oh and don't forget the homemade desserts! We will definitely be back! read more

If you are searching for an eatery that will satisfy 3 generations equally, make the trip to Slabs in Lake City,, SC. The food is outstanding. The atmosphere is comfortable in a laid back, natural setting (complete with binoculars to view visiting wildlife). But it's the owners that truly make the experience fun for ALL ages! Barbara and Brian Fenters have created a special place to enjoy delicious ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, interesting sides and homemade desserts at a reasonable price. Your family will enjoy every moment and every bite. We certainly did. And some of us are quite picky! read more

This place is amazing! The food, owners, and view make this an entire dining experience you will never forget. We found it on google and made the 30 minute drive to give it a try. We got a combo meal to split. We tried the chicken, brisket, pulled pork, and jalapeño cheese sausage with potato salad and baked beans. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. For dessert you have to try the turtle cinnamon rolls that are homemade. The owners are so friendly and truly make you feel at home while dining with them! The view while eating is of a pond with ducks, turtles, and deer. Every aspect of this meal was OUTSTANDING! We will definitely be back read more