Awesome barbeque and sides that remind me of what my grandmother used to make...delicious!read more

Turkey wings can't miss!…read more Also get the kale and collards combo. It's a great side with green beans and cornbread. Been coming here for years almost weekly and don't plan on stopping.

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.

This local favorite serves up traditional Southern dishes with a smile. The staff is accommodating…read moreand friendly. The BBQ pork and chicken are good and the hash and rice is just right. The one price "all you can eat buffet" is loaded with Southern vegetables and desserts. One thing to remember: Bring your appetite. Beware the hours: Open only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Food and service was great. Large selection to choose from the buffet. Assortment of desserts to…read moreselect also.

A Sad Decline from a Local Legend…read more Carolina BBQ used to be the place. Back in the day, everyone knew about it -- people would drive from all over just to get a plate. Now? I wouldn't drive across the street for it. The food has lost every bit of the flavor that made it famous. The BBQ is bland, fatty, and feels like it's been sitting around waiting for someone to remember what seasoning is. The potato salad? Completely flavorless -- someone forgot that mustard exists. And the hush puppies, once crispy little bites of heaven, now taste like fried bread that gave up halfway through. And all that grease makes it slide right thru. It's honestly sad to see a local legend fall this far. The place that used to set the standard for good southern BBQ now feels like it's coasting on nostalgia alone. Carolina BBQ didn't just lose its spark -- it lost its taste, too. And the parking lot? Please save your tires and park elsewhere. I have attached a picture for reference.

This place was very clean, warm and inviting. The bbq was delicious…read more We ate the buffet. My only issue was I wish the food was hotter. The hush puppies were just OK. We really enjoyed our meal. Love the staff.

It's bar b que Friday yall! & I had to get my fix. Since I was in the town for grocery I decided on…read morelunch here. They usually have the best ribs. Service is great as usual but the charge for using a credit card still gets me, Anyhoo I filled my plate with ribs, greens, cabbage, green beans & slaw. Green beans were unreal good. Greens too bitter & cabbage mushy but seasoned well. But let me tell yall about these OLD AS KITCHEN RIBS. You know meat is old when the underside is hard, & these ribs were hard as bricks. They didn't fall off the bone & had that old & stale chew. So disappointed. I will not be back.

Me and my out of town family went there on the evening of July 3rd. I don't know if the restaurant…read morewas having a bad day but the food on the buffet was absolutely horrendous. The macaroni and cheese was so charred on top you can pull the whole top layer back and had to if you wanted to get any. The pork barbecue was minced and clearly very dry. The best thing about our meal was the sweet tea. Out of the six of us, none of us went back for seconds it was that bad. Later that night I felt the remnants of eating there. I come here to visit my sister often and can promise you I will never eat there again.

Today I did take out. Time from paying to getting my order was about 6 minutes…read more There is a nice indoor area to order and wait. It is separate from the line for the buffet. The food is definitely worth taking home and eating it. If you have time, the buffet line is worth the price. This is a casual environment with a lot of TVs to watch. Take your time and have a relaxed meal. If you have a large group, call ahead and reserve the back room.

Love it every time we come. Nice environment. Comfortable…read moreand spacious. The food is hot and delicious. Great choice of drinks. The staff is so friendly and helpful.

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.

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

Food so good a random kid asked to join. We said yes…read more Smells nice in here. One flickering light though. We got the pig out. We couldn't wait to eat so I am showing my empty plate. DONT eat the pickles. ‍eat here. Came again with the fam. Wow 2 well feds done in 40 minutes. Try the cornbread. Eat here.

Was visiting the area and came across Midwood Smokehouse when looking for a BBQ spot. The menu…read morelooked great and the photos online highlighting the food and the establishment looked promising; still rustic but with a modern twist. The table enjoyed the Miguel's Queso. I'm pretty sure the kids licked the bowl clean. Kids Chicken Nuggets - 6 crispy nuggets with a side of choice. Thick breading but good portion and taste. Crinkle fries were a bit hit for this little one. Enjoyed the fries with ranch. Lone Star Brisket Sandwich - Smoked brisket, house-made pickles, and slaw. Brisket looked delicious but was a bit dry and lacked seasoning. The pickles, slaw, and BBQ sauce delivered the moisture and flavor. Smoked Half Chicken - Smaller chicken quarter but tender and moist. Still lacking flavor counting on the BBQ sauce. Had the mac-and-cheese and fries as a side. Mac was cheesy but again dry. Saint Louis Pork Ribs - Good portion but again on the flavor - heavily reliant on the sauce. Sweet tea was perfect and the pickles were delicious! Service wasn't the best; refills were hard to get. I think next time we will avoid a chain and find a hole-in-the-wall establishment.