Smitty Smokin Soulfood

Amazing and you can't beat the sides anywhere!! Recommend! Forgot how great the banana pudding is…read moreas well!! Yummy!!!

I know this is going to ruffle some feathers, but Smokin' Pig BBQ was an absolute yes for me…read more Let's start with the parking. We pulled in, found a spot immediately, and somehow survived the ordeal. Then the seating. My wife and I managed to endure the horrifying experience of sitting on a wooden bench while eating amazing barbecue. The restaurant was busy, which I foolishly interpreted as a sign that people enjoy eating there. As a couple, we spent around $50 and immediately regretted... not ordering more brisket. I was genuinely offended by how quickly it disappeared. The sauces were terrible if your goal is choosing just one. I kept going back for "one more taste" until I had sampled all of them multiple times. Now the food... Lord, the brisket. Moist, smoky, and somehow the complete opposite of everything I was warned about. The mac and cheese was great, the baked beans were great, and the sweet potato crunch actually had crunch. The only reason I'm giving this place five stars is because Yelp won't let me give six. Left disappointed in only one thing: that I don't live closer.

Brisket and chopped chicken with grits and Mac

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Keith’s House of BBQ

4.6(36 reviews)

1.0 mi

I know this is a BBQ joint, but this cornbread is an absolute blessing to my soul! It is moist and…read morefluffy at the same time, with a bit of sweetness. A great compliment to the BBQ. However, I would just come her and order a dozen of the cornbread muffins. My family really enjoyed there selections of pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese, and okra. Glad to see such an establishment in this area. Keith always comes out to welcome us when we visit.

This is the kind of restaurant I like:…read more Great food - everything I've had is great. Try the collards for sure...they made me think that Keith may be a Wizard of some sort. Welcoming Host - The man I assume to be "Keith" has come out every time to thank us for coming in and asks about our meal - even on takeout orders. Thank you Sir. Last & certainly not least - Keith's is Local. See you this afternoon Sir. Hope there's something left by the time we get in.

Keith's House of Barbecue

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Little Pigs Bar-b-que

3.5(13 reviews)

2.4 mi

you shouldn't have to over load your sandwich up with sauce just to get a flavor to the meat. used…read moreto eat at the Anderson location and it was always good.

It was my husband & I's first time here, he got the pork bbq sandwich & I got the chopped pork…read moreplate. Although the portions were a good size, I couldn't get over how the pork was so bland tasting! When you think of going to eat at a BBQ place, you'd think their meat would be smoked or seasoned at least. But it wasn't & at all & it was SO dry! The sides & different types of bbq sauces were great. Just wish there were more options than just pork or chicken.

Pulled Pork - 2 Stars - Bland pork with little smoky flavor and no bark. Not one of my guests preferred it over Mutt's BBQ.

$10.00 Buffet - 2 Stars - Price seems cheap but there is better, cheaper buffet just minutes away.

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$10.00 Buffet - 2 Stars - Brunswick stew is three stars, but overall the buffet is just sad.

Mutt's BBQ of Easley

3.4(73 reviews)

1.1 mi

I started my day off Great! Until I witnessed an employee getting yelled at and cussed that in…read morefront of customers calling her names. One of the managers chewing out an employee. It was not right it was not fair for it being my first time eating at this place. Very unprofessional and uncalled for. Ruined my whole experience overall. Definitely will not return to this place.!!!!! the way it fell inside was like hell, especially after experience unprofessional management that was uncalled for I don't know what that poor girl did, but she did not deserve that. had poo stains on toliet eat.

Ribs and shrimp were the best items I had. Baked bean tasted like they had opened a can, and dumped…read morethem on the buffet. Meat Loaf was okay, once I added some brown gravy.

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Lewis Barbecue Greenville

4.5(393 reviews)

9.3 mi

Arguable the best brisket I've ever had. Incredible peppery bark, beautiful smoke ring and fat that…read morejust melts as soon as it hits your tongue. I recommend going fatty on the brisket, if you want a true existential experience. The turkey was illegally tender and juicy. Sneaky play. I wish I could have had the Texas hot link but they were out. For as busy as it was, they moved some meat pretty efficiently. Get there early, try all the sauces (secret was my favorite) and snag the banana pudding for dessert

Amazing food moist brisket is a must Great outdoors seating…read moreFriendly staff and good service

Inside

Pulled Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Brisket Sandwich, Collard Greens, Tallow Fries, Chili Beans.

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Buffalo Cornbread

4.5(90 reviews)

9.1 mi

We visited this establishment again for a birthday celebration, and we had no complaints! Service…read morewas great and professional. Food was fresh and delicious. Expected ambiance for a smaller business on a Wednesday evening. This is definitely a Piedmont staple that deserves more recognition!

Just did not live up to our expectations. Didn't help that our server was not having a good shift…read more The place is nice, clean, and welcoming, but the food was ehh. We came from Clemson to attend a play in Pelzer and decided to have lunch here first. It is not a destination restaurant. The menu is very chicken heavy. Started with 8 smoked wings as an appetizer, bbq sauced with a side of hot sauce. Received 4 bbq wings and 4 hot wings. Now the wings were smoked nice and very good. Both ordered half-and-half tea. I received unsweetened. They had meatloaf as a Sunday special. I got it, mashed potatoes and gravy, cornbread, and a side salad. The side salad was really nice and worth ordering. The cornbread was jalapeño cornbread, but not described that way on the menu. The mashed potatoes and gravy should not be ordered. Period. They were both reconstituted, fake and a tiny portion. The meatloaf was a good size portion, but tasted like a seasoned hamburger. Thankfully the bbq sauce on the table saved it. Her chicken salad sandwich was good and a nice size portion, but again it was different than described on the menu. She said it tasted like smoked chicken. The banana pudding was very unremarkable but looked nice. We might give it another try if we're in the area and hungry,but it's not in the "let's remember this place" list.

Dining room.

Buffalo Grits

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Circle M BBQ

4.8(21 reviews)

11.2 mi

12 mins off the highway, but totally worth the drive. Local…read morelocal bbq. Had chicken drumsticks, pulled pork and rib combo. Lunch comes with drinks. Sides of green beans, collards, mash potatoes casserole were great. Nice family operation, plenty of love and pride in the food. God bless the hands that feeds us.

Little high but you get what you pay for at this place. Hurry before they run out of brisket !!!read more

Dining hall

3 meat platter big enough for 2

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Wall sign bbq sauces

Tropical Burger

4.5(99 reviews)

2.3 mi

This is NOT a fast food burger place, but they are quick!! I walked in, ordered, and was walking…read moreout with my freshly prepared sandwiches in under 10 minutes at lunch time!! Super quick, but amazing quality, and larger portions! This place is awesome and has the best burgers in the area!!

We were looking for a new place to eat in Easley and saw some good reviews. Well, our meal was…read moreawesome! The burgers, we had 3 different ones, were all great!! We will definitely return!

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Reubens

4.5(62 reviews)

5.2 mi

Nice little sports bar with lots of group tables filled with locals…read more The servers were some of the best we've ever had. Our waitress had a trainee helping her and they both went above and beyond to be sure we had a great meal. The smoked and grilled bologna sandwich was yummy, and the portion was huge. The patty melt with house made chips was a sandwich I will return home and dream about. Delicious juicy patty seasoned just right. Generous portions and fresh garnish. Fortunately, I have family here and visit often. I have told them about Ruben's and I will return here often.

My husband and I picked up lunch 3 days this week while keeping our granddaughter! Delicious!…read more Rueben sandwich was amazing! Buffalo chicken Philly hoagie was awesome and chicken parm sandwich was excellent! They are all so yummy not sure I can choose a favorite! Will be back!

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Henry's Smokehouse

3.9(305 reviews)

10.4 mi

So worth the stop!…read more On a Saturday around 1PM there was pretty much no wait. You pick a table to sit at and they bring the food out to you. Got the rib/pulled pork plate at $16.75. Everything was tender/fall off the bone. Also got the sweet potato casserole which was piping hot and absolutely delicous as well as the beans which was also good. I like the spicy yellow sauce more than the regular. Tea $2.25: I mix the unsweet and sweat for 50/50 and it's yuummy. My parents liked it so much they wanted to order more. Would def come back!

It was okay for me. I've drive by the place 100 times but finally decided to try it. I love bbq and…read moresweet potato casserole. The service was mild with welcoming but the speed was too notch. For me the portions and prices were good but the lack of flavor is what got me. The Mac was dry as well as the sweet potato. I also wish they toasted the bread. The area on the tables had flies which happens but it was sticky no matter where I touched. It always seems to be busy and I would love to try this again but sit outside when it's warm. I would probably go again because we all have those days but it's his time wasn't it.

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Summer C.

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Great new place! Inside looks great, staff are welcoming and attentive and food was tasty!

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1 year ago

Tried it for the first time and it was very good. 3 meats, 3 sides and 2 drinks only $30.

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