I was looking for a place to eat when I saw the three letters that always brighten my day: BBQ. That's all it took--I had to try Game Day BBQ. The guy at the counter was fantastic. He greeted me right away and walked me through the menu when I told him it was my first time. I went with the small meat (LMAO SMALL MEAT) sampler platter (name's escaping me) with mac & cheese and house chips. The platter included brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and three smoked wings--at $32, not exactly cheap, so it had to be either incredible or abundant. Fortunately, it was both. Every meat was juicy--something too many barbecue spots mess up by letting their meats dry out in the holding cabinet. My favorite? Probably the smoked wings, but everything was genuinely excellent. Somehow, the sides were just as impressive as the meats. Great mac & cheese isn't uncommon, but great house potato chips? That's rare. I've had way more bad ones than good ones--even at upscale restaurants--but the guy at the counter sold me on them, and he was absolutely right. The chips were sublime. Every single one was perfectly fried. I'd rank them just behind the legendary barbecue chips Jim 'N Nick's (in Georgia) used to serve. I love this place and will think of it first anytime I want a treat-yo-self kind of meal. read more

This is a small family owned BBQ business. As you approached the front door the lingering smell of smoked bbq filled the air. What a wonderful start. They have a large selection and almost everything is home made. We were greeted promptly and welcomed with a friendly smile by the cashier. We ordered ribs and a side of pork. We were disappointed with the ribs . It was the end cut and they were overcooked and dry. Very disappointing compared to prior photos I have seen. The nightlight of the visit was the cobbler. It was wonderful. Served warm with a scoop of ice cream. We would return and hope for a better serving of ribs. read more

Game Day Bbq - BBQ Sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

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As a California transplant I don't try to pretend to be a BBQ expert. BUT as a former Chef, I do appreciate the time and effort that's put in to the dishes one prepares. That's why Game Day will be seeing me again and again. Unlike most BBQ joints with the focus being on the meat and little attention given to much else, Game Day is thoughtful about everything. Beginning to end. We were told that they make as many dishes in house as possible. Right down to the Oreo Banana Pudding (which I did not try, we'll make that an excuse to go back). He said no instant pudding mix here. As someone who has created made plenty of custards. I admire this. I had the Pulled Pork Plate with my sides being Collard Greens, Potato Salad, Pork Crackins. If you know anything about me, you know I'm a sucker for house made pork cracklins! The pulled pork was delicious, served naked just like I like it. Why smother it in sauce when you can have the sauce on the side. And you can try ALL the sauces that way . The Collard Greens were out of this world. The perfect blend of sweet heat and a hint of vinegar. Potato Salad was legit. Not trying to pretend to be fancy or complex but just good classic potato salad. The owner offered me some vinegar sauce for my Crackins and wow, the combination of the crispy still popping hot pork rind and the vinegar sauce was over the top. He was right. Hubby had the Redneck Cubano and said it was amazing as well. Thanks for the hospitality and bomb grub Game Day, we will see you soon! read more

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This Southern BBQ, was so delicious. The chocolate pecan pie was to die for, I'm not even a fan of pecan pie, but OMG Good. Everything tasted homemade and fresh and they were telling us what things were very honest very friendly people. This is one of my every time I visit South Carolina. I will eat their places. The ambience was very sports oriented, as I expected since it's called game day barbecue. read more

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Great BBQ. Simple dining with great food. Was in town for business and came across this place to go for lunch. I had the pork belly burnt ends with coleslaw and collard greens. The greens were some of the best Ive ever had. The burnt ends were the right balance of soft and crispy. Mustard BBQ on the side was phenomenal. Would def go again. read more

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Fantastic BBQ. Not a bad thing to say about a single menu item. Authentic BBQ with big bold flavors. The sides are just as good as the main dishes. A ton of food for a reasonable price. Hope to go back! read more

The BBQ smoke smell when you walk in sets the table....large portions, great food and don't get me started on the Oreo Banana Pudding....fantastic. This place has certainly improved since my last visit several years ago. Only thing missing is draft beer. read more

Game Day Bbq - The pork plate with BBQ beans, Cole slaw and BP. - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

Great spot for real BBQ! The meat is juicy, full of flavor, and perfectly seasoned. Portions are generous, and the atmosphere is relaxed--perfect for game day with friends. Friendly staff and fast service make the whole experience even better. Definitely one of the best BBQ places around. Highly recommend! read more

I ordered the Grand Slam Platter and instantly knew I made the right choice. The brisket was great, no sauce needed. The sausage was delicious, pulled pork was juicy and full of flavor. I got the back beans, sweet potato crunch and the pork cracklings on the side. The place was very clean and the service was amazing. read more

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Had the brisket, flavor was great, the sweet potato crunch was amazing! The "hot" BBQ sauce was just right. Even the pickled onions and pickles on the side were delicious. read more

Game Day Bbq - Beef brisket and sweet potato crunch with coleslaw. Soooo goood! - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

I found Game Day a few years ago. Up till now, I told everyone, that brought up the subject of BBQ, that Game Day has the best brisket I've ever had. And that NO ONE in the area even compares. Sadly, I can't make that claim anymore. The last three times I went there, I have been very disappointed. Two of the last three times, I was given brisket that was cut into 1--1.5 inch thick slices (I'm not exaggerating). The majority of which ended up in the trash, both times. Have you ever tried to eat brisket that's too thick. It takes you half the day to chew it. Just kidding, but you get the point. This last time (6/20/2025), I ordered two pounds of brisket (I always order at least 2 lbs) and specified that it be cut into 1/4" slices (which they did, for the most part) and a half rack of ribs. I ate 3 slices of the brisket and had to throw the rest away. The little bit I was able to eat was SOOOO freaking good, juicy and tender (obviously cut closer to the center portion of the brisket. The rest (at least a pound and a half) obviously came from the tip and was SO dry, it was virtually inedible. I was kinda confused how a few slices could be so juicy and tender and the rest be so dry and tough. I thought it came from the same slab, but maybe it came from two different brisket. I don't know. Because, similar to what I said at the start, I can't emphasize enough how good their brisket is, when it's done right. But, the key is, to do it right. Now for the ribs: The flavor was better than average (maybe 3.5 out of 5 stars). I've had better, and, I had worse. The big problem was the tenderness, or, the lack there of (maybe 2 stars). I literally had to rip the meat off of the bone. It was obviously taken off the smoker way too early. I ate one rib and threw the rest in the trash. Now I really hate to say it, but this may be the last time I go back. We all know how expensive BBQ is these days, which I don't mind, if it's worth it. But, it's just not worth it when I have to throw away the majority of what I'm given. Good luck to the rest of you. read more

I wish I could give this place 6 stars! I'm from Missouri and we are BBQ snobs and we ALMOST didn't stop her for dinner because we thought we wouldn't be able to find a good BBQ joint in South Carolina. Boy am I glad we took a chance! It was excellent! The brisket, hush puppies, collard greens, and fried okra were my favorites! This is some of the best BBQ (and sides!) I've ever had. The staff were so friendly and service was fast. If I lived here, I'd eat here everyday! read more

Good bbq restaurant with some great options and a few not so great. The good: the pulled pork was moist and flavorful, the bbq sauces were good, they had some creative but delicious plates like the Cuba, and the Augusta bride. The baked beans were on par with some of the best I've ever had. The Bad: the potato salad was fairly plain the brisket was partially burnt. The ugly: the Mac n cheese. Seriously, it reminded me of "gasp" the crappy macaroni that I swore off of when I moved from the northeast and discovered real (southern) Mac n cheese. Come on bbq restaurant in the south. You can do better than that! The service was great and after some initial issues with the website, the staff worked to make things better. The atmosphere was definitely sports and there were a couple of TVs to enjoy sports on while you eat. Overall, four stars, cause while there were definitely some great options I just can't justify a 5 star review of a bbq restaurant that had macaroni on par with ponderosa. read more

Game Day Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

Everything was excellent, staff was very friendly and the food was outstanding! This place deserves a line out the door until the meat runs out. Stopped here for dinner on a trip through town with my family, had a combo platter with brisket, pulled pork, smoked wings, and sausage. All were delicious, but the highlight was the pork belly burnt ends: pure meat candy! Good variety of tasty sides (we got onion rings, sweet potato casserole, and fried okra) and homemade sauces (sweet, mustard, and spicy plus a special small batch variety). Can't wait to stop again on our return trip through town! read more

Gameday barbecue used to have the best prime Rio. I'm not sure if the new owners are going to be doing that but I will if they do they will have a customer forever. read more

We arrived around 4:30pm on a Thursday. There were no other customers at this time. The entire establishment looked very well kept. The menu is written in large letters behind the cashier. I decided to try the basic chopped bbq plate with sides because I feel like it's a good basic to start with at any BBQ joint. Chopped BBQ- The flavor of the meat on it's own was very good. The meat was lean. Often times bbq can have a bit much fat that ends up on the corner of your plate. That was not the case here. The rub was not as salty as some other BBQs but the smoke certainly came through. I definitely wanted to put some sauce on it though. I really like sauce and it needed a bit to moisten it. Hot Sauce- It tasted a bit like ketchup with hot sauce in it. Mustard sauce- It was vinegary and at a small amount of heat. It was not very sweet. I preferred this to the Hot Sauce. The owner told us that they smoke the 60 lbs of brisket for 16 hours to be served only on Friday and Saturday. Sweet potato crunch- This side was very sweet. It had walnuts which added texture. Likely had some vanilla which almost gave it a creamy quality to me. It was quite smooth. Smoked chicken- The owner kindly gave us an extra amount of smoked chicken after talking to us for a couple moments. The chicken was extremely tender and moist. You could definitely taste the smoke. The skin had a sweet and savory smokey rub on it. I would recommend giving this place a try! read more

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This is was the most unexpected treasure. The food was amazing and the owner was so nice. We brought our team here after a tournament at Tyger River. Everything was homemade and the brisket was unreal! We will for sure visit here again when in town. read more

Ever since the new owners have taken over the quality of the food and creativity of the menu has gone way home. I've eaten bbq all over the country and definitely all over the upstate. This is a hidden gem in Duncan. The bbq beans are honestly the best I've ever had in a restaurant. BBQ places often overlook their sides but not Game Day. I also love the creative sandwich menu. The redneck cubano was excellent, so was the smoked chicken salad sandwich. We will be back often. read more

Game Day Bbq - Redneck cubano w/ beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

So sometimes by chance you can find a hidden gem. If you don't like to read much, this place is awesome, just go and enjoy! Full story: I was driving north on a long trip and stopped for gas. It was next to a Mexican restaurant but I usually like to eat the local style food so I searched for places around and there were a few options, but a few miles away i saw this place, Game Day BBQ, and the chalkboard style menu in one of the photos reminded me a great place I go to close to home (Fink's in Dumont, NJ) so I decided to drive a few more minutes and check it out. I'm so happy I did. The staff was so nice, the place was unassuming yet very inviting, and the food was just excellent. If nothing else, go for the brisket. Flavorful with a bit of a kick, melts in your mouth and a generous portion. Both sides that I had (collard greens and baked beans) were so good, beans had pork chunks in them (my guess pork belly) and greens had melt-in-your-mouth beef pieces, both seasoned to a "can't stop eating" level. Ribs were excellent and I had to stop myself from finishing it all, so I can take some with me for an evening snack. I found out they opened only seven weeks ago and I was surprised as they have their act together, and it is so good... Go there or place a takeout order - not only you'll enjoy it so damn much, you'll also help a local young business which deserves it. I'd give it six stars if I could. Such a great find! read more

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I stopped by for lunch today, after reading all of the fantastic reviews. I can attest to the fact that it is some of the best barbecue I've ever eaten. Tried the brisket and burnt ends, and all I can say is wow! Even the barbecue baked beans and collard greens were on a different level. I have found my new favorite barbecue restaurant read more

Game Day Bbq - Burnt ends, brisket, bbq baked beans, and collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

Great friendly service. Amazing menu. Reasonable prices and great ambience. read more

Game Day Bbq - Chopped pork entree. Sweet tea and some puppies. - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

Awesome food. Can't go wrong. I enjoy the food here and the setting. Hidden Gem Great people and staff. read more

One of the best BBQ places in the state. Exceptional service that goes above and beyond.

I used to come to this restaurant under the previous owners years ago and have fond memories of the food and the location. The current staff/owners were super friendly. We ordered three different meats and three different sides. The meat did not have much of a smoked taste and was dry and stringy. The sides were ok, the potato salad was overwhelmed with the flavor of dill pickle, and the fries looked like they were cooked twice and yet they were still served cold. As much as I wanted to recreate a fond memory of this place, the food just doesn't warrant another visit. read more

Went here after driving by to help a friend move into a new house yesterday. Saw the reviews were super good. Had to try it when in Duncan again today. The owners are suuuper helpful and friendly when it came to describing the menu. Everything they make is homemade and the meat is cooked over wood fire and it makes a huge difference with the taste of their bbq. I got the bbq sandwich, fried okra, and banana puddin. Soo good. I'll definitely be back. Also super cool how the owner who gets called Coach is a NC guy and you can tell with them flavor of his bbq. Can't recommend this place enough!! They're extra nice and make sure you're satisfied at the end of your meal! read more

Game Day Bbq - Chopped BBQ Sandwich, Fried Okra, Banana Pudding, (half-pint) - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

We LOVE Game Day BBQ! Every time we visit town, we have to stop by. The food is delicious and the people are even better!! It's even puppy approved! Walked out licking our chops! read more

Game Day Bbq - Puppy approved! - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

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I was apprehensive when I first saw them on the delivery list, because I had never seen the location. We were really craving BBQ, though, and had just moved to the area, so we went for it. Boy were we glad we did! Ordering off of their menu in Doordash was simple, and they have all the basics you'd expect, plus a couple sweet additions like cobbler and banana pudding! The pricing is spot on for the quality as well. To be honest, I wouldn't have given it 5 stars for taste alone (but I've been spoiled by exceptional smoked pork!!), but overall I give it five stars for competency, quality, quantity, and genuine kindness. Our first order came with a handwritten apology note for taking so long (when it wasn't that unusual of a delivery time). It was sweet and really showed how much care they put into what they do. You should definitely order Game Day for a family gathering. It hit the spot! ;) read more

You have to try this place! I came here with a friend from work and we both said wow when we walked through the door! It smells so good!!! Everything is cooked over wood and made fresh daily. All leftovers are donated to the boys and girls club! They are so friendly here and the food is to die for!! The pork melted in my mouth and I love a good mustard BBQ sauce and it was on point. Prices are great and everything was delicious! I tried the fried okra, chopped bbq (pulled pork), and baked beans. Loved it all! They have veterans parking outside too. read more

Game Day Bbq - Homemade pork rinds - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

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Amazing flavors of all bbq, great personable service, homemade bbq with great sauces. ribs fall right off the bone and chicken sandwich is a unexpected treat. place is very clean too, brisket was very tender and had great flavor and really crispy fries! we will be back. read more

Game Day Bbq - a menu on a blackboard - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

Nice place, nice people, new place for me as I travel Florida to eastern Canada the whole east coast. I love BBQ and have eaten at more than 100+ places. Many over and over again. Been smoking myself since 1995. Not a champ but make good BBQ and know the difference. Guy I was with had a pork sandwich and greens. Loved it and the pork had flavor and was moist. I went with a 1/2 chicken, potato salad and greens. Was very surprised they did not offer a 2 or 3 meat plate. About 80% of the places I have gone to offer or will make one up for you, not here as they have one mixed meat plate but dictate what you have to have and not cheap. So I went with 1/2 chicken. Just amazed at there was no smoke, look or taste of smoke, tasted boiled, bland. Skin 1/2 had no color to it at all, not cooked. Broke the leg off and was red, bloody. Stoped at that point. I did not take it back as the others I saw looked some what the same. The greens were spot on, potato salad was good also. I think maybe new trying to get it right but chicken needs to be done and NO pink inside, plus flavor, smoke as it is smoked meat. Maybe next time give a try, brisket looked good. This is where places loose when you don't offer 2-3 meat plates. Allows you try several things. Better feel for the menu, opinion. Oh, mustard BBQ sauce is very good! Dipped my toast in it. Tks read more

As promised, I returned yesterday for lunch. I had the ribs and they were phenomenal! The meat literally fell off the bone! So delicious. Thanks for another great meal, Game Day! read more

Game Day Bbq - Pulled pork, collards and green beans. Delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

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This place was awesome!!! Chopped bbq and collards and green beans were delicious! Will definitely be back when we come back for a softball tournament. read more

Great service, great bbq pork and coleslaw, but the mustard and vinegar sauce are super great. Wife said our go to bbq place when we need our bbq fix. read more

If you're looking for great southern BBQ it's worth the drive off the interstate. Very friendly staff and great service!

Good food and some awesome combinations. I am leery of BBQ when it's not specifically recommended by someone, but this place was great. Definitely on my list the next time I am in the area and hungry. The brisket sandwich with the pimento cheese was incredible. read more

We flew into Spartanburg airport and made GREAT choice in choice in getting bbq from Game Day before heading up to the mountains. Smoked Wings on point, kids housed all the Mac and cheese with corn dogs. The brisket grilled cheese (w/ pimento) was the BEST grilled cheese concoction my wife and I could recall. read more

Best barbecue around! They have amazing brisket. Also, the owner is amazing!! Great customer service, great food, great place to be. Love this place. read more

Home made BBQ and fixins. They are one of the best in the area. Small dining area but it's perfect atmosphere for feeling like you went back home to your momma's house for lunch or dinner. read more

Very nice place, squeaky clean! Friendly, fast service, great beverage and dining area. The ribs fell off the bone and tasty? Wow! Tried the sauces, very tasty, only as a compliment so used very little. Super coleslaw! Sadly, only passing through for work in area. Will come back if opportunity ever lends itself! Sidebar. I did not see knives anywhere, should have asked. read more

Just average BBQ in my opinion . Chopped NOT pulled. Dry and tasteless. Sides were ok but nothing to write home about.