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    Holy Smokes BBQ

    3.9 (103 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Barbecue pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese and coleslaw. Mustard barbecue sauce.
    Rhea W.

    Cozy shop and restaurant. The dining room has a nice view off the mountain and of the slopes. Counter service was great and they bring your order to the table. I got the bbq pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese and slaw. Being a SC girl I had to try the mustard based sauce. Overall everything was excellent. The barbecue had a good smoky flavor and the sauce was on point. The coleslaw wasn't too sweet and went well with the barbecue sandwich. Macaroni and cheese was chefs kiss. I could've eaten a tub of it. The spot also offers coffees and other non-barbecue food items. There's a cute gift shop to pick up something from your visit.

    Dee S.

    Only came in for some chili - the chili looked just like the picture from three years ago - they did an amazing job - while coming in I got food for the workers also - to bad it was ate before pictures - thanks again

    3 meat, 2 sides: brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, mashed potatoes, and baked beans
    Vincent M.

    Nice little place to stop by for a bite. I felt like the BBQ was ok. I had the platter with three meats: brisket, pulled pork, and pulled chicken. The brisket was a little drier than preferred, closer to the texture of ham. The pulled pork and chicken had a nice smoke to them, though the sauces helped out with a little bit of dryness there, too. I would go back if I was in the area again, though I wouldn't go in out of the way for a stop.

    Beef Brisket  Done to perfection!
    Dayla K.

    Wish I could give this place 10STARS! The kind people that work there are top notch! My daughter and I were in town for the week. Our place was within walking distance. So glad! This place was amazing! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and she ordered a burger. They have several sauces (all homemade) to accommodate any taste buds. You get a piece of fudge with your meal. The fudge was creamy and full of flavor! He offered us a cup of the Beef Brisket; smoked to perfection and full of juicy flavor!!!! We ordered all different sides; everything was hot and tasted perfect! Not too salty, but flavorful! The cold loaded potato salad was creamy and delicious and the potatoes had a perfect texture! Cannot say enough good things about this place! As we were leaving, we stopped on the porch to enjoy the music and watch the sun finish setting on the mountains! Pure perfection!!!!

    brisket, pulled chicken, coleslaw and mac n cheese

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    Surprisingly good bbq! We got the pulled chicken and it was done perfectly. Mac and cheese was great too. New favorite restaurant on Beech!

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    Best bbq in the high country!!! It's a must stop for me and they have so many different sauces suitable for bbq lovers from all over

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    This place is always excellent. They are friendly, the prices are fair and the pulled pork is always great!

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    Green beans didn't taste like green beans, mash potatoes had way too much milk, baked beans looked like and tasted like chicken?

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