I'm picky about BBQ, as are most southerners, because everyone has the BBQ they grew up with to set…read morethe standard and that varies tremendously geographically! But South Carolina has the best BBQ of all the southern states when you can find the right stuff. BBQ Barn is the right stuff. They've got pulled pork with quality sauces, hash similar to what I make myself (therefore excellent), delicious southern sides, sweet (and unsweet) tea, various other meats (their burnt ends are yum!) and some desserts that look great but I haven't tried yet. They also aren't a buffet style restaurant which is a great thing in my opinion. They have a good amount of seating but I don't think they'll fit lots of large groups so keep that in mind. They do have a drive thru and you can order food to go. Unfortunately, they are also like other good BBQ places in their limited hours; they are only open Wednesday-Saturday each week so they can't be Sunday dinner or Monday emergency dinner unless you plan well ahead. The staff are nice and the restaurant is always clean enough. When we aren't making our own barbecue, we are probably getting barbecue from BBQ Barn (or the only other good bbq spot in the CSRA).

Delicious, warm, gracious. These are the words that come to mind when I think of BBQ Barn. I have…read morenow dined here three times. My first two visits were only 24 hours apart because it was so good. This time I experienced the same delicious food and quick service. I am impressed by the quality of the food (so fresh) and how kind everyone is here. I like to ask what they recommend, because the desserts change and the cashier was sweet and indulged my questions. I also can't speak highly enough if the sauces. I am a big fan of the spicy georgia red bbq sauce. The gold is also great, just a mustard flavor. I'm tempted to buy a bottle the next time I visit. My recommendation - Come visit on a warm day. Order a platter of food (2 meats will give you plenty of leftovers) and a slice of cake. Sit at the outside tables and enjoy. There are fans outside if it's too warm.

We heard from a friend that Country Boy's has amazing steaks so we decided to give it a try. I…read morecalled ahead to see if it was busy since it was Valentine's Day but ultimately we decided to chance it. The restaurant is a bit off the beaten path, but the drive is definitely worth it. There was a line when we first arrived but the friendly staff moved everyone through very quickly. Fortunately for us there was a valentine special so we were able to get two steaks and two sides each for a great price. There is a large variety of sides to choose from - mac and cheese ( we'll talk about this again later), broccoli casserole, green beans, potato salad, cole slaw, broccoli salad, layered salad, sweet potato casserole and more. I chose the Mac and cheese and broccoli casserole. Ok - so the Mac and cheese. Oh. My. Goodness!!! This was worth the trip to Country Boy's alone. Some of the best I have ever had. Really. You know the kind I'm talking about with a thick layer of cheese on top AND more cheese throughout. Then there is the steak. Let me just say it was cooked perfectly and literally tasted just like a steak my dad would have grilled in the backyard over a charcoal fire. AMAZING! We truly enjoyed our visit to Country Boy's. The food was wonderful and definitely worth the drive.

If you love BBQ and haven't tried it, this is your place to come!…read more AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

I was in Augusta for business and ate dinners from here two nights in a row! The food was good to…read moreme. I got the Karl's catfish plate with the two filets. It was two filets selected but you get four filets and two cheese corn muffins. I also got the Arnold Palmers and they were cold and refreshing. The first night dinner was perfect. The catfish was fried semi-hard so had a nice crisp and was tender inside. I had collard greens as a side on both nights and they were bumping. They weren't canned greens or didn't taste like them and they were cooks right and there was meat in them (they were seasoned). The first night I had the bbq corn on the cob it was good and had a kind of peppery type of seasoning coating on it I got the two cheese corn muffins both nights. And on the second night my second side was the watermelon (seasonal fruit) the melon was sweet and fresh. The only thing I will say is that I could tell that maybe there was a different chef/cook the second evening order because the fish was good and tasty but was not fried semi-hard like I liked it cooked (like the evening before) and the cheesy corn muffins on that second night was burnt baby! They had black burns on the outer sides. But guess what? I would still eat there again if ever in Augusta. I don't know much about the in restaurant service as both nights I ordered by a meal delivery service. Oh yeah the Arnold Palmers were large sized and icy and tasty and again different people making them different nights the one from my second night order was super sweet to me but still good. The only improvement I'd ask for this place is to get some hot sauce for goodness sake! They have tartar sauce but I wanted some cocktail sauce and hot sauce for my catfish.

First time trying Jim 'N Nick's BBQ, and overall I'd definitely come back!…read more The restaurant was clean, and our food came out nice and hot, which I always appreciate. The woman at the register was helpful when I asked what was popular on the menu since it was our first visit, but she wasn't very welcoming. She never really smiled, and I wasn't sure how ordering and seating worked at first. On the other hand, the server who brought our food was super friendly and made a much better impression. I ordered the ribs with baked beans and collard greens, along with the brisket mac & cheese bites. The ribs had really good barbecue flavor, although they were a little tougher than I'd prefer. The brisket mac & cheese bites were delicious, especially with the dipping sauce. The collard greens were pretty decent--slightly bland, but still enjoyable. The baked beans started off really good, but after a few bites they became a little monotonous and had a slight sour taste. I think they'd be even better with some ground beef or sausage mixed in. My son ordered the smashburger with mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was cheesy, gooey, and probably one of our favorite sides. The smashburger was just okay. It tasted like a regular burger, and I was expecting more of that crispy, charred edge that makes a smashburger special. The only other thing I'd mention is that we felt a little rushed while we were eating. Even so, the food was flavorful, the restaurant was clean, and I'd definitely stop by again if I lived in the area.

Everything was wonderful, and the service is exceptional…read more.. staff is very welcoming and friendly.. 10/10

Not busy at all…read more Meat was a little dry and so was the corn bread. The collars were great with a little hot sauce. They have a roo. For parties. Light background music. If you are having a conversation you may not hear it. Variety of sauces to choose from. You can even mix them.

A virtual cornucopia of delight. Comfort food at it finest…read more Way to go guys, keep up the good work

Delicious bbq. Wanted the brisket but was sold out. The service was prompt and very courteous. It's…read morea great place for us in Appling.

Excellent bbq! A great stop on the way to Jacksonville Spartan race weekend! Only open Fri/Sat.read more

My grandma loved this bar b que. And so do I. I love the fact Mr Purvis actually serves and…read moregreets his customers. Real deal stuff here.

For your information, this place has been closed for quite some time and its food had deteriorated…read moredrastically!

Friendly staff and good service but the food is lacking a little. No "Smokey" flavor really. $3 for…read morea sweet tea is a bit steep, food is pricey. Hash and rice was decent. Wasn't busy at lunch, which was surprising. I'll stick with my hub's bbq and sauce. Much more tasty.