When you're getting hungry and catch a whiff of fresh bbq it's hard not to get drawn in. The staff was super friendly. Cozy indoor seating as well as outdoor. Food was great. Portions were large enough to fill up if you don't share, or tie you over for a while if you do. read more

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Tried Bluffton BBQ based on Yelp reviews. We ordered the half chicken and the pulled pork . Our sides were coleslaw and fries. The meat and fries were very good. We were not fans of the coleslaw. I think it had a few olives in it which we do not like and I prefer a little sweetness in my slaw. The bbq sauce is good but I prefer sweeter sauce personally. They do not offer fountain drinks, only cans and bottled water. Overall it was fine. read more

Quite suitable for a quick lunch on the patio. The BBQ is different than what KC BBQ aficionados (pointing finger at self) love, but it wasn't bad - just different. The coleslaw was another taste divergence - not sweet and tangy - not bad, again, just different. The pulled pork was tender but not as highly seasoned as I am used to. The portion was a comfortable lunch size. The 3-bone teaser plate was just the perfect amount for lunch for a guy. Wish there could have been an adult beverage to slosh it all down, but a liquor license, or the lack of one, is a business choice not necessary a menu development strategy. Cutesy country décor in small building with a pleasant outside brick-paved patio: one small grouse is that the toilets are accessed directly from the dining area. The lack of a discreet entrance and exit to them is a tad repellant. Date of Visit: 20Mar14 read more

Bluffton BBQ - Lovely patio. - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Great tasting, great quality barbeque! In my travels around the US, locals and aficionados often take me out for BBQ. I appreciate and enjoy that. In many cases, a great deal of attention is placed on the sauce, with less care devoted to meat preparation. This was hands down the best prepared, best quality meat I've had at a BBQ place. The sauce was fantastic too. (It's s a very casual, modest 'joint', with 5-6 simple tables with stools. You go here for the food, not a fine dining experience.) read more

Great BBQ! Only open from Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm for lunch. Great atmosphere and lots of pictures of SC Republicans and some National GOP politicians who have dined there. They offer a cold beer with your ribs if you want one! Do not leave Bluffton without eating here! read more

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Kudos to the chef for doing BBQ his way, the right way as to my opinion and palate. Some so called BBQ restaurants, intend to have your taste buds feel as if your eating hi-end BBQ. With ineffective equipment, grocery level, hollow and obnoxious tasting sauce which never works out right, I've had many disappointing BBQ experiences, being from NYC and all.Even a pauper with ill taste buds can distinguish between, cooked meat slathered in Kraft Mesquite BBQ and a professional BBQ house! At Bluffton BBQ, the customer is offered an assortment of pork and chicken. The menu contains various sides, its easy to find one or many to the customers liking. The ribs are juicy and come right off the bone. The only problem was that all the meats were great, moist and perfectly sauced and cooked. Which means that the next time I go it will be a hard decision to make! Probably The Working Man's Plate, again. read more

Been here twice and love this place to bring out of town friends. The sweet potato casserole and unbelievable. The ribs were delicious and the meat just fell off the bones. The decorative signs on the walls were hilarious. (if you're not easily offended). You order food at the counter, they bring it to your table and you clean your own basket and throw trash away so don't expect fancy shmanzy. Limited seating inside and outside, yet, we never wait more than 30 seconds to find a seat. Even with the large group of 6 we took 2 days ago. read more

Very good bbq! I would strongly recommend the sweet potato casserole. It's a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the weather with some amazing food. The decor alone will make it a fun experience, make sure to read all the funny stuff , may not be for people that get offended easily! Don't be high maintenance, grab some sweet tea and bbq sauce and enjoy . read more

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The smoked ribs at this joint is one of the best I ever had. The meat just falls off the bones and the sauce is fantastic! Their potato salad and collard greens are definitely worth trying as well. The decor of this place is very cute. I love the piggy swing by the front door and the various pig characters throughout this place. Oink! read more

If you're not from the south, I'm sure this bbq would seem good to you. We had the half chicken plate and the best part ended up being the side items. Would I go back? Probably not. Side note: The sweet potato casserole is legit! read more

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Amazing food and will go back. Our waiter was good, always refilling our drinks, checking on us read more

Bluffton BBQ - The food was amazing! - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

This was the worst BBQ I have ever had. The chicken was so dry, it was difficult to chew and swallow. The pulled pork had a really bad taste. The BBQ sauce tasted more like cocktail sauce. The fries were very good and seasoned well. The cornbread was also good. The other sides were not good and the Mac and cheese was not edible. The staff was not very friendly. We were very disappointed in this place. read more

Fast, Local, and Great BBQ! BBQ joints in the South are the equivalent of white mares dressed as unicorns on Halloween. They are not necessarily a rare sight, they all believe themselves deserving of the lone horn, and yet the majority of them aren't worth a second glance. Bluffton BBQ on the other hand has earned its sparkles! A local eatery in downtown Bluffton, this unicorn delivers everything you are looking for in southern BBQ but with a unique and special touch. The slaw is perfectly crisp and free from the mayonnaise soup many establishments deliver. It contains unique ingredients like corn and a dash of red seasoning that I can only take a guess at, and provides you with that soulful feeling of selecting a genre staple but the comfort of knowing its health benefits might keep that waistline exactly where it was when you walked in. Speaking of waistline.....the mac and cheese was worth every savory bite! (I didn't say we were aiming for Mr. Olympia here in personal physique). But seriously, in today's world everybody and their grandmother tries to get fancy with their mac and cheese recipes when in reality we just want our plastic Velveeta over shells. Bluffton BBQ does you one better, real cheddar cheese over sizable macaroni noodles. Its basically what Velveeta should have been before they realized how far government cheese could take them....and what they could charge for it. If you don't opt for the Mac & Cheese at Bluffton BBQ you are certainly missing out. Last but not least was the main course. I always struggle when I go to order at BBQ joints. My heart says RIBS! My mouth says BRISKET! My wallet doesn't say either, and in the end, I feel I must try the classic pulled pork sandwich at new BBQ places. The classic sandwich is the foundation that every BBQ place is built on. Fortunately for the guests, it's almost guaranteed to be really good or downright awful. I believe this to be the true measure of good Bar-B-Q. Rest assured, Bluffton's mouthwatering, high piled, pulled pork sandwich on golden, perfectly toasted bread is the epitome of BBQ in this area. Here again comes the unique touch of 1 tomato slice and their own house made sauce. I was unsure about the tomato addition at first but stepping away from the norm of a pickle or slaw on top of my BBQ proved to be a decision I will stick with more frequently. Did I mention all the above was a mere $10? This establishment and its owner has found a lasting customer and I encourage those reading this to commit to the same. Nice food, nice ambiance, great price. read more

When I am in Georgia or South Carolina I will not leave without getting some BBQ and on our last day here some townies recommended this place. My only requirement was something local and not a chain. Glad I went here. I had the pork sandwich on Texas toast with fries and mac and cheese. My wife and her sister split the ribs, cole slaw, mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. My sandwich was amazing, the sauce was amazing, the ribs were amazing, the mac and cheese was amazing, the Brunswick stew was amazing, great atmosphere, great music, friendly staff, great price, the sweet tea was delicious and the French fries are probably the best I have ever eaten in my life. I will be stopping in here next time I am in town for sure. read more

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We found this place looking for something quick to get on our way to Hilton Head. When we left I noticed there were several other eateries in the same area and they were busy, while this place was empty. That made sense by the time we left. First of all, signs that call customers obscene names are not quirky or funny, they are rude. The girl at the counter was friendly but the attitude put forth by the message on the menu and the sign calling customers a dumb-a... if you throw away the plastic tray is just rude and disrespectful. If it's that big of a deal clear the tables yourself. But all that aside, the food was awful. I have had plenty of genuine, authentic, small batch, delicious bbq from all over the south. This made me nearly gag and spit my food back out. I tried to eat a few bites but it was the worst food I've ever had. Obviously they have been doing this a while, but just because you have technical ability doesn't mean you make it good. My husband and I both ended up sick after eating here. Please just avoid it. It's gross. read more

A-pork-alypse NOW!!! I watched a pig crawl across the edge of a straight edge razor...and onto my plate... Holy smokes, we may have a winner...I might call these the best ribs I have ever eaten. At the corner of May River Road and Bluffton Road is the friendliest little BBQ joint one could hope to find. Incredible ribs, really moist pulled pork with just the right amount of bark, loved the sides- had greens and mac, and do yourself a favor and get one of the little key lime pies. Not a ton of seating inside, but great feel, this is a new location they had built after being in the old one. Well worth the effort to find it. read more

I wish I could give this a better review. We heard SUCH great things about the ribs here. Our story goes like this. We have heard that you need to get there early or call ahead to reserve your ribs otherwise they run out. We called ahead 3 dinner plates of ribs. By the time we got there they had run out of ribs (we heard other patrons requesting them and they were told they were sold out) but because we called ahead they had our set aside. I enjoyed the casual and bright ambiance of the restaurant and loved the "sh*t we won't ever have" menu including unsweet tea and a few others. My ribs were great. My dads ribs were great. My wife's ribs were off but we didnt realize it until she had almost eaten all of them and asked us if we'd like to help her finish them. They were DRY all the way to the bone but clearly hit with an extra layer of BBQ sauce on top. Im not sure exactly what happened there, but we were served a dud plate and it happened to have gone to my wife who was VERY pregnant at the time. I had a bit of her ribs ended up with gas later. Dad had a rib or two ended up hitting the bathroom pretty hard later. Wife unit got very sick. No harm to the baby or even to mom the next day, but it was disappointing that we would have been served what was clearly a bad rack of ribs. We never said anything to the cook because we don't really like to be confrontational but that's our story and we won't be back. read more

I had the half rack of ribs with two sides-sweet potato casserole and collards ! Best BBQ I have had since 2017! Highly recommendable, if you can find a place to park! read more

Ok, yes, the owners are Tea Party fanatics, but so what?!?!? Are we judging how good the food is, or their politics? If you want to pick on their politics then you're on the wrong web site. The place is small, open on irregular hours, is not fancy, and is slightly out of the way. But, again, so what??? I was looking for a high quality bar-b-q place that offered good food at a reasonable price, and I found it! I did not care that it was hard to find (for those too illiterate to read a map), or was not fancy. I walked in there an obvious Northerner and, unlike some places in the South, this seemed to matter nothing at all to the owners. They were pleasant, friendly, and seemed to care if our food tasted good and if we were happy. Well, I can say that everyone at our table (3) were happy with our meal and no one complained about the decor or the service. And though two out of three at our table did not agree with the tea party nonsense on the wall, all of us left with happy stomachs and wallets that had not been damaged or abused. The bottom line is, we all liked it there and we all agreed we'd go back again - politics or no politics. read more

Quirky, family owned & operated, delicious, fun BBQ joint. We love it. First and most importantly- the BBQ is amazing. They have the best ribs I've ever eaten. THE BEST. Fall off the bone, spicy, smoky, d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s. Their sweet potato casserole is outstanding. Their collards are cooked just right- not too salty and never over-cooked. We also love their Brunswick Stew and Mac N' Cheese. Hands down all of their meats and sides are top-notch. Now, there are a couple of quirks about this place that are worth a mention: -- They close when ever they run out of food. This could be at 6pm on a Saturday night. They don't care, they just close. If they have a private party, they close. So, if you are driving over from SAV like we do, be sure to call first and place your order. If you call ahead, they'll save you food which is pretty sweet. --They do what they want - like, I think they only serve Sweet Tea (no un-sweetened tea) and they make no apologies. The don't serve Sprite and they don't do Mustard Based bbq sauces. If this bothers you, go get crappy bbq from a chain restaurant Oh, and they only have one high chair. If you are bringing multiple kiddos, be prepared to get creative. :) All in all, awesome BBQ, very fair pricing and our only complaint is that it is so far away!!!! read more

I have continued to stop by and the food has been consistently good...upping my rating.

We stumbled upon this place while walking through town. It was great! My Kids had the ribs and my husband and I had the pulled pork with the fork. We got two sides with our meal and in the request of the hostess I ordered the sweet potato side. She described as traditional thanksgiving sweet potatoes in the south! If that's the was the south eats sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving count me in! I'll be dreaming about those! Kids got the Mac and cheese side and said it was the best they ever had! Great place!! read more

Just had Memoral Day dinner with neighbors and got a whole butt from Bluffton BBQ. Now BBQ is very personal as to what type you like. For me there is no better in the area than Bluffton BBQ. read more

I had a tasty meal. My husband had a tasty meal. Our seven-month-old had a tasty meal. Both sets of our parents had tasty meals. Bluffton BBQ has some good eats for *everyone*, apparently. I might just go back to New York dreaming of their ribs and Brunswick stew. The barbeque sauce itself is pretty lip-smackingly delicious, as well. The potato salad and macaroni & cheese aren't necessarily anything to write home about, but when you're in a place that feels this much like home, there's no need to write anyway. They weren't bad--just not superlative like their meaty brethren. Part of me is half-tempted to go back, get a gallon of the Brunswick stew, freeze it, and put it in my checked luggage for my flight tomorrow. I'll miss it once it's no longer available. read more

Skip the side dishes. They're pretty bland. (And I have to take a point off for that). Save room for the real reason why you're here: Meat. Tasty, tender, juicy, glorious meat. I got a Fat Bastard plate, and wanted more of everything. The ribs were falling-off-the-bone perfection. The pulled pork was flavorful and juicy. Chicken is usually the downfall of most bbq joints...(it's usually dried out and smothered in sauce to make up for that fact). But not here. The chicken was just as yummy as its swine brethren. Dry rub, crisp skin, and dripping-on-you juicy inside. I wanted to go back the very next day. read more

Best pulled pork sandwich. In. My. Life. Not only is the pork tender & flavorful, just a few dots of Ted's incredible bbq sauce is all you need to top it off. Like the sign says outside this little hut, "I want an IV of Ted's bbq sauce!" Not too spicy, deliciously smoky and all the punch you need in a sauce. My boyfriend got the ribs, and says that "you can cut the meat off the bone with a baby spoon." We also had the pleasure of speaking with Grillmatser Ted himself. He greeted us as we walked up, had been visiting with other patrons in his apron. Ted says "I cook em the way I like em. The bones only get in the way." Great hole in the wall, local find, true bbq. Go. Eat. Delight in the free PBR's, too :) read more

Bluffton BBQ - Ribs, pulled pork & sweet potato casserole. We will be back for you! - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Went to get the ribs. Got the ribs. Ate the ribs. Ribs - Great, not the best, but great. Mac and cheese - Fair, not good, just fair. Sweet Potato - Generic, tastes like what they all taste like. So, generic. Since I don't think I'd go back, I'd rate the place 3 stars. However, I'm in love with the girl in the front so I'm giving 4 stars. Unless she's not over 18, well then, you can forget I just wrote that. Always surprising when people have never seen the last name "nguyen" before. Sigh, South Carolina, you are so uncultured. read more

Bottom line: go for the meat, and the meat alone. Went with a small group who ordered either the ribs or the sandwich plates. Ribs were delicious & fall off the bone. Pork sandwich was awesome, which came with pickles and a tomato. The sides could be skipped: Mac&cheese was dry, slaw was vinegar-based with olives and corn (?) but still pretty bland; decent if you put it on your sandwich. The sauce was ketchup-based and a bit on the spicy-side, but just OK. Sweet tea and lemonade were also not very good. Atmosphere is pretty awesome, lots of cool knick-knacks to look at on the wall. Glad we visited, but will probably try another BBQ place next time we're in town. read more

Bluffton BBQ - Sandwich Plate w/ Mac&cheese & slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

I have had a good amount of ribs in my life and the half rack I destroyed at Bluffton was memorable. The surest way I have found to tell if a rack of ribs will be good or not is by gently pulling on one of the rib bones. The easier it separates from the meat, the better the skill of the cook and the better the taste of the meat. With these ribs, the bone came out with no effort. Wooh! The sauce is homemade. The meat comes with just a touch of sauce on it already, which allows the flavor of the meat to be the star of the show, as it should be. I enjoyed dipping my fries in the sauce on the side. The sauce is delicious. I'll be back for more ribs. read more

Food was really good. Young woman at the counter was a bit distracted and inattentive

Absolutely the worst. Don't know what these people were eating that gave high marks but it wasn't bbq. Boiled something. Certainly not real bbq. To make things worse, the girl serving the food pulled the garbage can to empty it without gloves. She actually dragged it into the kitchen. Seconds later she came out to serve food. It was blatantly obvious that she did not wash her hands before returning to serve food. read more

I love this place. Family has a vacation home in the area and make a point of visiting every time I'm in town. Like everyone has said below, and Ted pointed out to me the first time I went, just try the RIBS. Hands down some of the best I've ever had. Fall off the bone, spiced, perfection. Ribs are a must, but the pulled pork, chicken and, of course, sweet potato casserole are all high lights as well. If you want it all because you're indecisive like me and want to gorge on everything, order up a Fat Bastard and prepare for meat heaven/food comatose. Personally, the food always takes precedence, but add in the flair from the pit-master and low country charm from the staff and building and achieve BBQ perfection. It's everything you want your BBQ experience to be and more. The right blend of 'we don't care what you think you know, you're going to love this shit' attitude and warm hospitality make for a rich experience both the local and passer by can enjoy. PS- Free beer to help wash it all down. read more

Yum! Some of the best ribs ever. Fall off the bone delicious and great sauce. And their sweet potatoes? Like dessert. Also LOVE their cole slaw and Mac & cheese. They have a list called shit will never have on their board - so if you need mustard or Splenda, you are in the wrong place :) No liquor license but they do have a cooler of free beer. Feel free to grab one with your meal. And get there early. It's a small kitchen and popular so you don't want them to run out on your favorites. read more

Way too much salt on the Pork and Fork, lost the pork taste even with BBQ sauce. No baked beans, only pinto beans in some weak sauce and salt!!! Get my point? Update ... I was sick all afternoon from salt overdose, I am guessing read more

Not the best bbq. Tasted like oven baked ribs not flame bbq. Cole slaw was ok. MAc n cheese good. Bbq not the best with funky paprika(?) topping. Not going back read more

Delicious lovingly smoked pork served in a casual little BBQ joint. This place is wonderfully Bluffton: quirky, Southern, and small town. The pitmaster takes his job seriously and cooks his meat with pride. The ribs fall apart, retain their moisture and are spiced well. The pulled pork is equally moist and delicious. The sides are a great accompaniment to the meats, I've tried the homemade fries which were great, and the coleslaw is different than normal and I loved it... filled with olives and baby corn in a light dressing. The Brunswick stew is spicy and will warm you up. If you have a sweet tooth, try the sweet potato casserole. It's heavenly. We have found the staff to be quite welcoming and friendly. We consider a visit to Bluffton BBQ a real treat and have taken many out of town guest here who too, have fallen in love with the delicious meat. read more

Gotta admit, Blufton's BBQ was pretty darn good. I got a Pork and a Fork plate. I tend to not get pork BBQ outside of SC, and I prefer the mustard based sauces of the South Carolina midlands. That being said, This was pretty darn good. The pork was juicy and tasty. The sauce, while not mustard based, was a great complement to the meat. for sides, I got the Mac and Cheese and coleslaw. The M&C was good. The slaw was interesting with bits of corn and olives, and something hot I couldn't identify. It was a winner! I hit there last night so it was a little on the quiet side (this is certainly the quiet season for the town), so the service was as fast as you'd expect for that sort of situation. Loved it, and want to go back and try the ribs. ;-) read more

We love BBQ and we've been wanting to try this place for ages. We were thrilled we were finally were able to stop for dinner. The ribs had a fantastic rub and were fall off the bone delicious. The pork BBQ though wasn't anything special. They were out of chicken, so we were disappointed we couldn't give it a taste. Our table tried just about every side between us (no judgment please). Favorites: sweet potato casserole, Brunswick stew, French fries. Only one BBQ sauce- it was a tasty red, with a slight kick, but if that's not your thing, you're outta luck- it's the only one they offer. I'd go back for the ribs if I were in Bluffton, but I wouldn't make a special trip like we did for dinner here this evening. read more

Amazing food. Ribs are the best I've ever had. Husband and kids had pulled pork and that was fantastic also. BBQ sauce is very flavorable.

The BBQ was good and the restaurant itself is cute. I didn't love the Q here, but I'm very selective when it comes to southern bbq, but my northerner BF enjoyed it! read more