So glad we found Hudson's. It was busy and we were offered seats at the bar. Service could not have been better. And the food! Wow. So glad we finally found a place with great ribs. Fall off the bone tender and choice of sauces (got to have that in Carolina!). Looks like easy drive up. Can't wait to go back. read more

Been going for years. Easy and quick bbq and country cooking. Always solid but not great. Prices are very fair. Worth a shot for sure.

Had the buffet here tonight along with my wife and we found this fare typical of all other southern buffets in our area. Chicken was good but we had to wait for the crew to restock.. All other items were prepared well and were average quality or above Corn bread was excellent as was the macaroni and cheese. Perhaps we can visit another time and order from the menu to try some ribs... read more

Hudson's is the quintessential family barbecue house. The ambience is rustic. The wooden tables may be a bit sticky at times, but our server was very enthusiastic and personable! The price is very reasonable; this is a place where you could easily throw peanut shells on the floor and no one would bat an eye (disclaimer: there are no free peanuts to nosh or shells to toss). Hudson's has a buffet. We checked it out quickly (looks like it had pulled pork and fried chicken and chicken livers as protein and a lot of cafeteria style sides and desserts). I guess if I were 30 years younger and had a big appetite I might go for that deal. After a short discussion, we ordered platters: two pulled pork, and one rib. My wife ordered chicken salad. When our orders arrived, we counted three pulled pork platters; alas, no ribs. Opps! Once my order hit the table, he couldn't take it back, so he promptly corrected the order and I got the benefit of double meat, i. e., a generous portion of pulled pork and my ribs. Pulled pork was quite tasty, but I think that I have made it just as good or better in a slow cooker. I really did enjoy my ribs. They had just enough meat and a brown sugar, dry rub. They were tender and not dried out, so I'll give Hudson's four stars on the ribs. I think the baked beans were advertised as barbecue, but our friend who had them said they weren't, but still tasted good. The mac in the mac n cheese was not over cooked, and it was quite cheesy, and I was surprised to find a few crispy chunks of cheesy sauce--always a plus! The slaw was fresh and well prepared. This was our first trip to Hudson's and our friends have been there several times but not for years. I have to give them a solid three. As I already mentioned, Hudson's a good-value dining choice; the BBQ is decent, but the sides are not much better than a K & W cafeteria. A great family Smokehouse! read more

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Been years since I ate here. Everything was good, except for the hash...it was SWEET! Once home & tasted it, I had to doctor it up with onions, vinegar, & black pepper, then recook it to taste like hash should be. I prefer the tang of vinegar and black pepper, not sugar. read more

Had lunch/dinner there today the food was good but that fried chicken is the best. They have menu items and buffet. The buffet area was clean and well stocked. The waiters were on point. The price for 2 dinners and drinks was unbelievable and well worth the drive. read more

Service is great l, and my wife and I go for the Sunday Buffet Brunch! It won't disappoint, and they offer a military rate for veterans and active duty. read more

I would strongly caution anyone considering Hudson Smokehouse BBQ in Lexington, SC after the way my family was treated. Two days after my wife's surgery, I went in with my daughter to order takeout. Instead of being greeted with even basic courtesy, I was told to go to the bar to order -- which already felt inappropriate since I had my young child with me. When I placed the order, the bartender's attitude was openly rude and dismissive. After I gave her my order, she shoved the tray with the receipt at me and walked off before I could pay. When she came back, she tossed the tray with my debit card and receipt toward me as if I didn't deserve respect. When I called her on it, she denied it with a sarcastic "I didn't toss anything at you--it's all good," then walked away again. The first manager I spoke to barely reacted -- she nodded, said "okay," and walked off. No apology, no accountability. When we called back later to speak with another manager, he offered a half-hearted apology but excused the behavior, saying the restaurant was busy and "sometimes the staff isn't at the top of their game." Let's be clear: being busy doesn't justify throwing items at customers or treating people with disrespect. If this is considered acceptable service at Hudson Smokehouse, it reflects serious leadership and training issues. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who values professionalism or basic human decency. read more

If you look at my lengthy review recap ,you can easily see I loveeee bbq ! I love ribs and have coined myself the baked bean connoisseur. While visiting SC ,I knew bbq was top on my priority list . After a brief search ,I came across Hudsons and decided this would be my fix for the day . Not only do they have a bbq buffet ,they also have a separate bar area . I had a craving for fried catfish ,but was swayed and decided on the bbq brisket burger . I don't know why I didn't get that it would a burger topped with brisket . Chileeeee. The meal came with 2 sides . I opted for French fries ,coleslaw and added the mist have baked beans . I don't even know how to explain to you just how big this burger was . The serving sizes are immaculate! I truly believe 2 people could share this burger . It was such a THICK patty with pulled brisket , grilled onions ,melted cheese and burger toppings . This burger would be perfect for Jolly Green giant or maybe even Goliath . This is a MANS MEAL !!!!! there was no way I could consume even half . It was too much for my palette. I had to take the patty off and just eats bits of the brisket and sandwich toppings . The coleslaw was the appearance of KFC which in all honesty is my favorite type of coleslaw but this here was ... actually terrible .bland and flavorless . The baked beans were the biggest disappointment . Kinda like a canned pinto bean flavor . It was just so bad and it hurts my heart to say that . I tasted my dates mac n cheese ,it was decent just needed some salt and pepper . My date didn't speak while consuming his meal ,he cleaned his ribs CLEAN. He loves greens and says they were edible not his fav, says his mac n cheese was good and would eat them again . Overall I'd have to give this establishment a 3/5 Not my favorite but I would return to try a few other menu items . read more

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I love Hudson's. It is much better than Shealy's. I'm from Mississippi but living here now, and I grew up on real barbecue of the tomatoes based kind. Hudsons has it. They don't just cater to one taste! Love them!! The veggies and stuff are awesome too!! read more

My daughter and I came here on Sunday after a long South Carolina Gamecocks victory. The buffet was $16 person and stocked with Southern comfort food! The fried catfish was tasty, as well as the pulled pork with their homemade Carolina gold bbq sauce. Collards were vinegar based and the fried chicken was really fried and crispy. There's a bar with local beer and cocktails as a bonus. Service was excellent, and it's got a huge dining hall inside and outside. read more

This could be a better restaurant if the staff just cared.....a little more. The floors ALWAYS need to be swept in the seating area. It is so obvious. read more

A+ value around Lexington. Great food, very nice buffet, servers very professional - all around a star in the local BBQ scene.

First Time visit. Great and clean restaurant environment. The weather was perfect for three huge outside dining patio they have. I was solo so got a bar spot and dodged the 15+ waiting to be seated. I was hard pressed to pick between Menu bbq or buffet. After a quick perusal the buffet chicken bog said pick me. The bog had baby carrots in it. And was very gummy. Needed a pinch of Salt. Wonderful wood smoke smell as soon as I exited my car on arrival. However it didn't make a huge memory on first bite of que. The collards and Green Beans were both very flavorful. Brunswick stew tasted very good, but don't expect a juicy "stew" on the buffet, it was very moist, but didn't need a spoon to eat it. My bartender was amazing a true triple threat. She handled to go offers, bar drinks and bar dining tables like a champ! Super friendly, smiling, and always moving with a purpose. Not sure I would come back for the food. This was a destination diner as I was traveling. It was quick and easy, buffet at 13.49 IMO was priced too cheap. (No drink inc tho) This was a solid 3.5. border line 4 for cleanliness and the work ethic of the bartender. read more

This is my favorite buffet and BBQ restaurant in the area. The Hash is super tasty and they have the best sweet tea!

Best barbecue ever. I've lived away from SC for the past 12 years and coming home was so great when I saw Hudson's. I stop by every week for pulled pork and collards. Awesome food! read more

I'm surprised at some of the bad reviews here. This was my second time here and we didn't encounter any issues with either visit. Restaurant and restrooms were very clean. Our server was very sweet. Now onto the food, delicious fried chicken, barbecue and all the fixings. Mashed potatoes were homemade and the gravy was top notch. Nothing we had tasted bad. It was all hot and fresh. Can't wait to go back next time we are in Columbia. If I had one complaint when we left the two workers standing at the counter could have said thank you. read more

After catering a large order and going to pick it up in the restaurant we were redirected by the hostess to the bar where we were met with one of the rudest employees we have ever met. As two older teens we felt disrespected and talked down towards despite our respectful manner. She continuously interrupted us and treated us like idiots, which would be understandable if the restaurant was at all busy when we arrived. It was not. While this experience was disheartening I would not like to discredit the work of the other staff members who were very helpful making and delivering us our food in the drive through. read more

Have found Service and food quality to be inconsistent. Great one time. Not the next.

Absolutely the best food ever! Wait staff are spot on. I only wish people would not bring screaming children in on Sunday. It totally ruins customer meals with out children. I had babies too. When our tiny baby started screaming I or my husband took them out as we are respectful of others. It's your problem as a parent to do the right thing. Every time on Sunday people let their toddlers or young children go loose in the restaurant. They even allow them to serve themselves at the buffet causing a mess ‼ I wish the establishment would make sure kids under a certain age could not serve themselves. read more

I asked our waitress if the vegetables were cooked with pork bc I can't eat pork and was told they were not. However, she was wrong. I got sick almost immediately. Not to mention we had to remind her to bring our drinks. FYI almost every vegetable is cooked with pork so if you have a pork allergy stay away read more

Really nice BBQ joint in Lexington. Large seating area with rustic appeal. Moderate noise level. A few TVs on the walls showing sports Service was good and restaurant clean. Our waitress even brought replacement drinks well ahead of us finishing the first ones, almost like she had ESP and knew we'd need them before we did. You can order off the menu or opt for their $10 buffet, which includes a few meat options, many sides and three or four desserts, but no drink (extra cost for that). A couple in our group had the brisket and they said it was excellent. I got the buffet and it made for a really good lunch - the pulled pork, fried okra, Brunswick stew, and hash & rice, all so nice. The banana pudding and peach cobbler were equally as good. Absolutely no complaints here. read more

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I called in an order for fried livers and onions. Was told it'd be 20 minutes. I showed up in 10 and my order was ready. It's not hard when my overcooked and COLD food clearly came right from the buffet but in the middle of the lunch rush where it should at least be warm. We are out of hot sauce too. Thanks for helping me toss my lunch money right into the trash can. I won't be back. This isn't the first time I've been wildly disappointed by what I was served, and the time I couldn't even get served. Pure nonsense. read more

Awesome food. Awesome service. Very clean. Great location. Very affordable. We love Hudson's and stop here almost every time we're in the Lexington area. I love the brisket sandwich. My wife and kids love the pulled pork and ribs. read more

Food was great! I had pulled pork, ribs, shrimp, collard greens and Mac and cheese. I probably wouldn't order the collards and brisket again. The collards weren't cooked all the way down. I don't usually like a crunch in my collards. read more

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Food is good, plentiful. The catering department is full 5 star, even the catered food is better than in the "dine in building", I understand catering is done at a different location. I like the BBQ, and the sides. Think most people will find it great southern comfort food, every night they seem to have a crowd. read more

Hudson's Smokehouse BBQ is Lexington is a great place to go for delicious and flavorful BBQ and sides. I really like the location and everything that they have available here. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything that you need for the best meal. read more

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Love this place! Food is always good, service is excellent. My favorites are the ribs, okra and sweet potato casserole! read more

The food was great and had large portions but the service was not great. Our server took forever to help us and was not attentive

The food is ok. The service is standard. Ok. I placed two orders. One to go, one for dine in. After I completed and PAID for my meals, I waited for an additional 40 minutes for my to-go-meal. The waiter was very apologetic and said that he would ask the manager if they could do something. I had already paid and presented my Military ID (Veterans Administration ID) for their military discount. The OWNER, not manager, told the waiter that since I had already paid: no. Don't do anything. No future discount. No free appetizer, not even a comped beverage. This came directly from the owner, to a disabled veteran. I've worked in, and owned restaurants. When you make a mistake, you own it, and make amends. But not this restaurant. So I will never eat at this establishment, I will no longer recommend this establishment, and I will tell everyone in my veteran and social groups/organizations to eat at an establishment that respects its patrons. read more

Decent food on the Buffett. Service is always good. Definitely recommend this place if you are hungry for BBQ.

The food is always great. Service is a little slow at the pickup window. Prices are very reasonable.

Service is always top shelf! Food is delicious and love the warm inviting atmosphere.

Holiday drive thru has great food ordered specifically to our company function. But the process has areas of improvement need to effectively achieve the hand overs. Learn from Chic Filet with staff checking the drive line for call in orders vs order on the spot. "Pull up and we will bring it to your vehicle." When we got our prepared meal; It was Great! Thanks our best cooked BBQ GV read more

The service was beyond outstanding. Our server was Will and let me just give him his flowers for a min, he was on POINT! Courteous, polite, attentive, all around locked in. Not the type of server that's overbearing, that ask how's your food before you even had your first bite or who comes to the table every two seconds to see if you need anything, but the kind of server that generally cared about his customers. Anticipated needs, being proactive instead of reactive. Helping others just came naturally to him and being a kind individual even more so inherent. He deserved a wayy better tip than what was left and I wanted to cash app him directly but I don't think he quite understood what I was asking. So hopefully this review will offset it and give him the recognition he deserves. Yall the food is good, the ambience is great, and Will as your server will make your experience memorable. Don't walk, run to Hudson's Smokehouse and ask for him! read more

Very nice inside and the service was great. My wife had the 1/2 chicken was was tender and moist. She loved the sides as well. I had the brisket and it was stringy and very hard to chew. The baked beans were so so. The potato salad was the best part of my meal. We'll return and I will try something else. Prices were reasonable. read more

Went here with our lunch group yesterday. Had seven of us and got there around 11:45AM...immediately seated and the waitress took our drink orders. Four of us ordered the buffet ($12 with drinks) and three ordered off the menu. Two of the guys ordered the bbq sandwich and remarked how good it was along with the fact that there was a ton of bbq on the sandwich. The buffet was great....lots of sides, desserts, choice of hash, rice, mash potatoes, brown gravy, collards, green beans, corn, black eyed peas (or small red beans, not sure), fried chicken, chicken fried steak, pulled pork with NC Vinegar sauce and choices of the other standard sauces, along with peach cobbler, chocolate and banana pudding. The chicken was crisp, not oily, and moist. Great chicken. Only problem is you come away ready to take a nap! Great food and service. Highly recommend it. read more

Mac and cheese was good. Pull pork and dry rub ribs were good. Very reasonable price

Let me start off by saying this, I eat a lot of pulled pork. This is, hands down, the best pulled pork I've ever gotten at a restaurant. I'm from Florida, and we have many a bbq joint down here. They all seem to specialize in different styles of barbecue. St. Louis ribs, Texas brisket, baby backs, smoked sausage? Keep em. I want pulled pork. I want to taste the Pitmaster's rub. I want to be able to taste the smoker. I don't want it smothered in any damn tomato-based sauce. This place delivered. I can't speak to the brisket, or ribs here. The aids were great. I got collards and baked beans. Both on point. Go here. Get the pulled pork platter. (Don't waste your time with a sandwich) Drown it in vinegar sauce because this is pure, beautiful, barbecue. Feel free to thank me. read more

Hudson's Smokehouse catered a HUGE lunch for us at Prisma Health. They cooked the meat on site (BBQ, Fried chicken) and it was HOT tender, juicy and full of flavor! I'm not sure what sauces they brought but they were all delish. The cream corn was hearty and just creamy enough. Green beans were so-so as was the banana pudding. Our entire hospital staff piled on top of them all at once for lunch and they were super organized and swift! I never knew about this place before our luncheon. I will definitely go check this place out for a sit down meal!!!! read more