This place is awesome! It's not the cheapest BBQ place, but it is delicious!…read moreThe meat is so delicious I usually don't even put sauce on it, and the sides are just as tasty. I definitely recommend this place, and their daily specials are always amazing too.

What a fantastic joint. Smaller place but came at the right time. Seating was wide open. You order…read moreat the counter and then grab a table. They then bring the food out. We staggered our order and they worked with us in that. Just kept a tab open like at a bar. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Started with the brisket mac and cheese. A bit pricey ($6.99) given the size - think a large ice cream scoop - but was amazing. I got the L&C with brisket and pork. Green beans and spicy kale for sides. Everything was delicious. They could bottle that spicy kale and sell large scale!! Highly recommend.

The food here was amazing. Ate their two days in a row because the food was amazing. And the…read moreservice was amazing also

Midwood Smokehouse... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!…read more Imagine me singing like the Campbell's commercial because BABYYYYY! I am absolutely appalled and ashamed that we visited Columbia back in September and somehow missed this goodness! All I wanted was a simple sandwich after leaving Family Day on base... Opened Yelp, and BOOM! Midwood Smokehouse appeared. Six minutes away? Oh, AND it's in a shopping center with Whole Foods? Say less! The original plan was takeout. But here comes my mother-in-love... "Lady T, you want to sit down and have a cocktail?" Well, don't mind if I do! I'm still mentally somewhere along the Mediterranean coast, enjoying my Aperol spritz era, but this time I settled for a gin and tonic... And let me tell you about our bartender! The moment he set that glass down, I could smell the gin! Now, I know how that sounds, but listen... I'm in my white liquor season, and he understood the assignment! Perfectly made! Enough to give me a little buzz before my Whole Foods adventure. Nothing over the top... just enough to remind me that he was NOT playing! But let's talk about the establishment itself. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was evident. The young man at the entrance politely directed us toward the back to place our takeout order. The gentleman who assisted us was equally pleasant, mannerable, and professional... he was also our bartender. During our conversation, he shared that he's a youth pastor, which genuinely warmed our hearts. Many prayers and blessings to him as he continues his pastoral journey. Something else stood out... THE REGULARS! We noticed customers coming in who were clearly familiar faces to the staff... And honestly, we've observed that at several establishments during this Columbia visit. There's something special about a place where the staff knows its customers. That speaks volumes! Now... THE FOOD! Because BABYYYYY! We returned to the hotel with our order, and let me tell you... THE BAKED BEANS!!! Listen, I LOVE a good baked bean, and these right here?! FREAKING PHENOMENAL! Somebody needs to explain why I was sitting in my hotel room contemplating ordering another serving! CLOCK IT! The burnt ends? GOODNESS GRACIOUS! Juicy, tender, beautifully seasoned, with just the right amount of crisp! Not burnt to the point where you're tasting charcoal, but that perfectly executed exterior that complements the tenderness inside. Somebody on the grill and/or the kitchen KNOWS what they're doing! The mac and cheese? Okay, now... It was good, but it wasn't taking home the trophy. I'm personally not a fan of shell pasta for mac and cheese, and I would've loved a little more cheese and creaminess to give it that rich finish. It held its own, though! We're giving it an honorable mention. It didn't miss... it just didn't win the award and that's ok... this little league where everyone gets a ... The hush puppies? Delicious! Listen... I probably need to leave bread alone, but clearly that wasn't happening today! Absolutely delicious as well! Overall, Midwood Smokehouse deserves a ROUND OF APPLAUSE! TENS ACROSS THE BOARD for the overall experience! From the hospitality and atmosphere... to the bartender's cocktail craftsmanship and the phenomenal BBQ, this was such an unexpected treat... And the fact that I haven't even told my husband I'm considering another baked bean order... well, that's between me, Yelp, and the Lord!

The rosemary salted tots with harissa mayo and the carnitas tacos are CRAZY good. The service is…read morepretty good and the patio is nice and quiet. I appreciate the sauce caddy and always feel satisfied after a meal here. You gotta try the carnitas tacos, never had better anywhere else.

The mac & cheese bites were a great surprise. They were a special on game day. I must try is also…read morethe game changer. They are so yummy and strong. Also tried the brisket sliders, tater tots with a great side of mayo and the Mac n cheese. It was crazy busy but our server was great he was very attentive. Perfect spot in the middle of five points.

Me and my coworker were in town for a training class and decided to try this restaurant. When I…read moretell you that the food was DELECTABLE and that the service AMAZING, it's no exaggeration. I got the fried pork chop, one rib, and the gumbo with rice, and my coworker got something else that was very good. Everything was seasoned to perfection and had such a healthy portion. I wish I had photos but there wasn't enough time between me inhaling it all in and entering a food coma to remember to take a pic. Highly recommend eating here!!!!

I forgot to take pics I was so anxious to dig in, The ribs were meaty and tender and you have…read moreoption of red or yellow sauce on them. The gumbo was hearty full of meats and shrimp and a nice kick of spice/heat to it that was just right! The greens and green beans were both seasoned well. Mac and cheese was on point too. We also tried the red velvet cake which was super sweet but every bite was delicious and worth it. We called in our order and it was ready when we arrived, everyone working inside was very polite being it was our first time we had a few questions about the menu and they were happy to help. It's a carry out place only no seating area. I will definitely be going back and hopefully I'll remember to get the pics of my food.

My son has a bucket list of foods he wants to try while in sc and off course bbq was on the top of…read morehis list. We have a favorite spot but we're closer to Mission bbq and figured we'd try something new. I will say service was friendly however price to ratio here is not worth it. There's other places where you pay the same and just get more for your money. I went with the brisket sandwich which was good but does not come with sides, two of my kids got burgers and added a side of fries and Mac and cheese, one liked the burger one liked the Mac and cheese, the fries were good as well. My oldest went with a two meat platter and added some Mac and cheese- all around besides the 6 year old they said portions were small but good. The strawberry shortcake was ok kids were happy with it. Good experience but would not go back.

Wow! My cousin recommended this BBQ joint to us. It is a franchised place. It was quite crowded,…read morebut a good crowded. It was a revolving door of customers coming in to order, sit down, eat and go. Plenty of tables and a lot of space for large parties. We ordered the smash burger with 2 sides, pull chicken with two sides being fries and baked beans and my hubby ordered the sampler which I forgot to take a pic. It came with the best CORNBREAD we ever tasted in a restaurant! We wanted to ordered a box to go but it is not an optional side to take out. We will have to come back.

Best in South Carolina!!!!…read more Worthy of "James Beard" nomination. Great variety and each cooked to perfection! Very reasonable price.

The quality is fantastic, but it didn't really "wow" me. I've heard so much about this place but it…read morereally isn't as good as I thought it would be. Also, in terms of value for the food, it was expensive for the portions you get. I paid around $50 for the meal in the photo attached. When we are surrounded by BBQ places that just do it better at a significantly lower price I can't recommend this place. Though I would highlight that the workers were amazing and incredibly helpful. The place itself felt very home-like (cozy) which was nice. A little small though for how busy it gets.

We were staying near MUSC due to needing tests the next day and wanted to try something local. Best…read moredecision ever! My husband said his 1/2 rack pork ribs were the best he's ever had. Competition Quality-meat came easily off the bone but didn't fall off the bone. I had 2 slices of brisket and we shared Hush Puppies and their Mac and Cheese. Driving up you see the smoke from the smoking pit and you know from the smell, you made a good choice. Nothing fancy here- inside eating is very casual. They do a high volume of to go orders. This is a family run business and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They seem very organized and gave a system in place for the pick up business that seemed to work well for them. The owners (I believe husband/wife) both came out and checked on us. We spoke for a little bit with each one. We felt welcomed and appreciated. OMG! I would've loved to share a slice of one of those triple layer cakes. Slices were extra generous but we were already taking home some brisket and Mac &Cheese. We will definitely come here again if we have to return for more tests

Phenomenal food. Probably the best BBQ we have had since we moved here. The staff is also…read moreincredibly friendly. It was an all around great experience. I recommend getting 1 or 2 entrees and splitting them. It was an enormous amount of food. 10/10 would recommend.

I contacted Little Pigs with a request that was a little out of the ordinary. They were super busy…read moreat the time because it was coming up on 4th of July. They politely asked me to get back in touch after the holiday which was completely understandable. Once we got back in touch, they went above and beyond what I expected and made things very easy for me. I have never eaten here but my friend raves about it, and the way they handled my request gives me great confidence that their food is excellent and their service is exemplary. I am very grateful for their service.

There is nothing better than home cooking in the country. Food brings back so many memories of my…read moregrandmother's cooking. The buffet has many offerings, from classic pulled pork, fried chicken, collard greens, turnips, corn and much more. Make sure to save room for dessert, chocolate pudding & banana pudding. The restaurants decor was like a step into the past with old advertisments and home decor.

BBQ Buffet!? Doc's…read moreBBQ is a must stop for anyone that's into BBQ with a big appetite. The setup here is buffet style all you can eat BBQ and side. YES! All you can eat. What an amazing concept. I can say that the food quality is pretty awesome especially considering the buffet style restaurant. I've been twice now and both times the food was awesome and they don't pull back on anything here. The only issue is they do have some weird hours but for what you get and how they do things it's totally worth a trip during lunch. I highly recommend hitting this spot if you're a fan of BBQ and have ever felt like you didn't here get enough of your favorite BBQ dishes.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 9 Overall: 7 I first came to Doc's back in summer of 2023 because I wanted to pig out on southern comfort food. Well, at $14.50 back then for the buffet, I thought I was in heaven. A huge array of choices that will induce the heart attack I was looking for. Price has obviously gone up a tick, but it's still a great deal imho. Since the restaurant was super busy, everything felt extremely fresh. As for mains, I guess I enjoyed the fried chicken a lot since I keep refilling ny plate with it. I also tried a little bit of everything else, including the bbq pulled pork, fried catfish nuggets, and meatloaf (Tuesday special). They were all good. As for sides, there were plenty to choose from. All the southern staples are here, like mac & cheese, collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies, etc. Don't forget to get some desserts too. I like their peach cobbler. A place like this can only survive in the south. I wish we had something remotely resembling Doc's back in NYC, but it'll never work. I'll just have to visit the south more often for gems like these.

Great barbecue, fried chicken, sides (especially the macaroni and cheese), great peach cobbler. I'm…read morenot always a fan of buffets, but the proprietors here limit the number of offerings, so the quality doesn't suffer. Hands down my favorite barbecue in Columbia.

Everything was good fresh reasonable price good customer service chopped barbecue rice, string…read morebeans, fried chicken, macaroni, and hush puppies, and it was delicious