While I (and many locals) miss the pre-Covid buffet and the packed dining rooms, warm fireplaces…read moreand sense of home (when 4+ generations of your family have been regular patrons, it does feel like home)-- the barbecue is still as tasty, the sauces as delicious and the banana pudding pretty fantastic. I always take at least a pound to go and freeze for "emergency BBQ" when I need a taste of the Low Country. I'm partial to the red sauce (and the NC style vinegar is really tasty), but they're best known for their mustard sauce, which puts Maurice's to shame.

Food wasn't that for the price. $90.00 for 5 people and it wasn't even a buffet like we thought…read more They even made it sound like a buffet on the website. Service was good though, 5 stars for our server

This was a hidden gem for sure!! It's an eclectic looking building with a random variety of items…read moreto purchase, local I would guess, which was already cool. The building is a combination of other buildings that you just want to explore, but on the inside, most are open for dining. And I would imagine in peak season, they need the space! The buffet was delicious, affordable, with beverages included in the price! Service was great, too! They make up your plate for you, fill your drinks, and even bus your table. Conveniently located right outside of Santee State Park or near the Santee National Golf Course, it's an easy trip to make no matter why you are in town!! The buffet is Southern Comfort foods at their best, BBQ, collards, fried fish, veggies, etc and it gets an additional items for dinner. Check it out if you're in the area!!

We were driving south on 95 and wanted to find a place to sit down for lunch but not take too long…read more This place fits the bill perfectly. It is only about 2.5 miles off I-95 at the entrance to the state park. We got to the road with no problem but passed it and had to turn around. It is tucked off the side of the road. As other reviewers mentioned, it is a buffet (no other option). You are separated from the food by a plexiglass shield, and you just point to what you want. Yes, the fried chicken was fabulous, and the pulled pork was good, too. Since I hadn't ever had tomato pie, I can't compare it to others, but it was good. All home cooked food... If you are on a diet, you might want to skip it. The only sugar-free drink offering was unsweet tea as the diet pepsi was out. I opted for 1/2 sweet and 1/2 unsweet. They fill your drinks for you and check on you in the dining area. Banana pudding for dessert? Yes, please!

Our friend was going to a local barbecue place, but they did not have ribs. I used Yelp to find a…read moreclose alternative. JK's did not disappoint. The ribs were tender and flavorful as was the pulled pork. The mac & cheese was amazing and the green beans were over the top! My friend from Manning had never been there, but I know she will be back as we all will. Everyone is very kind and accommodating. Keep doing what you do best and your customers will keep being happy!

Split the sampler with my husband for lunch. Delicious and plenty of food. Delicious ribs, pulled…read morepork, best mac and cheese ever, fresh green beans, a roll and more. A little off the beaten path but definitely worth it! Diana

This place is so good I had to come back the next day! I came on Saturday specifically to try their…read moregiant beef short ribs that literally falls off the bone. The beef short ribs are only done by the lb and you can't do a 1/2 lb in case anyone is wondering. This is by far my favorite besides the fatty brisket they serve every day. Food was amazing and of course I had to get their banana pudding pie again! Literally heaven in my mouth. Shoutout to Derick he was working the patio and was cool. Made my experience here even sweeter.

We stopped here while visiting Charleston. My husband saw many good reviews and we had high hopes…read more In the business description it reads "tender brisket" and "rich mac and cheese". That's only half true. The mac and cheese was incredible! I am still drooling over it. Nice crust on top.. so yummy. Now, I had the brisket because sometimes pork doesn't agree with me. I wish I would've just taken an antacid and had the pork. I ordered the sliced lean brisket. It was not as tender as I would think and a little on the dry side. My husband had the pulled pork and our daughter had the pulled pork sandwich. Both raved about it. I had a bite of the sandwich and instantly regretted my meat choice. We ordered a pint of the mac and cheese, which was amazing! We also order a side of the tallow fries. Those were delish as well. The line was super long but they did a good job at moving it along. We sat outside at the patio since we had our pup with us. Great place to check out when visiting Charleston but I would encourage you to try the pork over the brisket.

I wanted to share that I had a wonderful experience with Mothersmokingood.You are greeted with warm…read moresmiles everything is clean, and the location is a wonderful spot where you can sit in your vehicle and eat in peace. The food was excellent and definitely worth a return visit. If you are interested, they will be at the food court this Friday. I highly recommend stopping by.

Good Ole southern eating.. man I tell ya they food taste magnificent. They start you off with a…read morewarm greeting with a wonderful smile and in minutes your food comes out the window nice and hot. Prepare tasty.. i highly recommend them to the world. Before I go i must add that they were very very clean folks..

Awesome place. Awesome food. Very reasonably priced…read more Reminded me of family reunion food! Easy going staff and took time to converse with our group contributed to the down home hospitality that we enjoyed.....and 'nanna pudding and pistachio salad to top off a full belly. I dont get to Estill, SC often, but next time Im in this area......I will definitely stop in for more family cooking.

Foods decent, they never ever change any other sides, if you stopped in there last year, they're…read moregonna be serving exactly the same thing this year, it would be nice if they change things up a little bit

This place is always a hit with my family! Fried chicken, pulled pork, Mac n cheese, hash and rice,…read moregreen beans, stewed tomatoes, corn fritters, black eyed peas, lime beans, home made chips and banana pudding is what we all usually end up with. We frequently just order to-go plates which will last us 2-3 meals easily. This is the ONLY place that I will eat hash at and I could literally drink their stuff! Lines definitely can back up both inside and out so don't expect to just run in and out. But the line let's you know it's good! They do call ahead orders, but still have to get in a line to pick it up which is kind of a pain. Still worth it though! Definitely recommend!

Love this place. The hash is so good! Also, like the pork with the duke's bq sauce.read more

Would write a longer review but I'm too busy crying happy tears over how good this BBQ was…read more Literally an experience I will never forget. My bar is forever raised. I didn't know BBQ until I had Swig & Swine. I would say I'm going to enjoy the leftovers, but my oldest son is guarding them with his life.

what can I say..... The corn pudding was unbelievable, we ordered a different main each so we…read morecould swap half with each other. we ordered the Big Nasty and The Pit Sandwiches and they were both out of this world. The Sauces on the table were something to behold and were popping with flavor. Our server Cassie was very helpful and polite. can't wait to go back

The best barbecue almost always comes from those unassuming hole in the wall places. My inner voice…read moreof confidence, the one that says "it's gonna be great," was already humming before I even stepped inside. At first glance, I wondered what exactly this industrial looking neighborhood had to do with good food. Still, I parked, walked in, and was immediately greeted by the unmistakable aroma of meat that had been slow smoking all day long. A very kind older lady welcomed me and explained that the buffet was all-you-can-eat for just $17. That sounded easy enough. I grabbed a plate and began my journey down the line. There were the staples: rice, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies. Then came the showstoppers. A massive tray of mac & cheese, golden fried chicken, barbecue chicken, and pulled pork that looked like it had been tended with care. Oh, my. Off to the side sat squeeze bottles of sauce and ketchup, flanked by potato salad, cole slaw, and two varieties of pickles that added a crisp counterpoint to the richness of the meats. I ate far more than I intended, but every bite was worth it. The mac & cheese was excellent, very cheesy and full of flavor. Maybe not quite as good as when Mrs. K. blesses me with her recipe, but still, excellent. The barbecue chicken was moist and seasoned just right. The pulled pork was some of the best I have had, with a few larger pieces mixed in that gave it texture and depth. It was so good it really didn't need any sauce at all. If desserts were offered, I didn't see them. A small scoop of banana pudding would have tied the whole experience together in a perfect knot. Even without it, this was a five-star meal in my book. Yum, and then yum again. [Review 1512 of 2025 - 1366 in South Carolina - 25063 overall]

Where the locals go. A SC institution whose fried chicken and sides are just as good as their…read morepulled pork and hash.