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    4.2 (131 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Fantastic service! delicious food for a great price! And a very cute restaurant with outdoor seating.

    Mark A.

    Excellent BBQ house. Was not looking for anything particular, but strolling the streets of Bluffton and came on this establishment. We were extremely pleased with the quality, quantity and cost of the food and the laidback ambiance. My wife and I shared a pulled pork platter with cornbread, mac and cheese, and fries. Plenty for the two of us (even though I am an eater). Excellent choice on a beautiful fall day as they have outdoor seating as well.

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    Michael S.

    A simple BBQ spot for a quick meal. Pulled Pork and a Pickle was an ample supply of meat with a dill slice. 3 Rib Teaser was just that. Ribs were smoked so long they weren't just fall off the bone tender, even the thin bones were soft enough to eat.

    Half rack with mashed sweet potato and Mac and cheese.
    Jesse C.

    Really good bbq and a great old school vibe. Conservative friendly . Only open Wednesday-Saturday. Do not miss this!

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    Landen Y.

    I've been coming to Bluffton BBQ since 2017, and we are here yesterday with friends so it's time for a Yelp Review!! I was blessed to live in the Low Country from 2012-2020 and throughout all that time, Bluffton BBQ has to be my favorite BBQ joint. Located in beautiful Old Town Bluffton, they've been around for a few years and are always at the top of their game. I recommend making a day out of visiting this area and having your lunch or dinner here. There's a lot to do in this little coastal town! The menu hits all the right notes, with pulled pork, ribs, whole or half chickens, and a lot more. Their sides include Mac n cheese, collard greens, potato salad, and the best French fries on the planet. There are more options as well but you get the idea. Oh, their sweet tea is just right, but I think that's just a personal opinion, as everyone likes it different. The owners and staff are always nice to you, and your food always comes out promptly. Their outdoor patio is full of greenery and shade, making for a very pleasant experience. Come on over to Old Town Bluffton. Park your car and spend the day. But if you do, make it a point to get some of this amazing BBQ!

    Half rack. Fall off the bone delightful!
    Gary R.

    The smell from a block away should be all the enticement you need to enter. Nothing like that charred/smoked meat smell to get your juices flowing. It's a small place with big flavors. A wall filled with celebrity photos and endorsements isn't necessarily assurance that the food justifies it. But in this case, yeah, it does. If you can't trust Rudy Giuliani when it comes to BBQ, who can you trust? (Don't answer that). We both got the half rack and 2 sides. If you like your ribs fall of the bone tender (I do), these are right up your alley. Seasoned perfectly with a side of sauce, these babies were delightful. Collard greens and potato salad were my choices and both were things I could eat far more of! My wife had the Mac and cheese and loved it. Can't wait to try some of their other items. Deducting one star because I really wanted brisket and it wasn't on the menu. But if you want ribs, this is the place.

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    Wow! Great BBQ. Best collard greens I've ever had. And the chicken is a must. Super nice owners too!

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    Great food and great atmosphere! The ribs and pork were yummy. The sweet potatos were also very good!

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    Incredible food, great Southern hospitality. If you're in the area, don't miss this joint.

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    Ribs fall off the bone as advertised. Pulled pork is nice and tender. Loved the Mac n cheese and sweet potato casserole.

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