So word to the wise. Don't go to Hoof & Barrel as they transition breakfast to lunch. Very…read moremisleading as to when our lunch order would be out based on when we put our order in. Food was ok. But not busy at all, which caused questions as to why things took so long.

Update August 2026: Following my last review, management…read morereached out and offered an apology and a gift certificate with a plea to give the restaurant a third chance. I appreciated the offer and accepted. We returned to the Tega Cay location for dinner last night. Unfortunately, I experienced the *exact same* error with my entree. I ordered the Hoof Burrito and it was delivered to the table *again* missing both rice and queso despite the menu description of "Juicy chicken, dreamy homemade queso, crunchy lettuce, our famous pico and soft, fluffy rice all bundled up in a tortilla hug." Truly a disappointment and an obvious miss on whatever quality assurance methods are in place in their kitchen. I'm keeping my review at 3 stars as my wife's entree was delivered correctly, the server was genuinely pleasant, and the food delivered was not bad but it did not match the menu description and I feel like I was financially shorted given that some key ingredients were left out of the dish. To the server's credit, they did offer a remake of the entree and a free dessert to make up for the error but the damage was done with three strikes against the restaurant in three visits. The remake arrived as my wife was finishing her entree so I had it boxed for a leftover lunch the next day. After that was all handled with the server, the manager came by and asked how we enjoyed our meal. Once I explained the repeated error, she then explained that she heard about that in the kitchen. In turn, why would you approach the table and ask generally how the meal was when you know that there was a problem that was a repeat problem for a customer? Overall, I'm disappointed with my experiences at Hoof & Barrel. Original review from May 2026: I visited Hoof & Barrel in Tega Cay for dinner tonight (my 2nd visit here for dinner), and while there were some positives, the experience didn't quite justify the seemingly high prices for the menu options. Service was decent, and the staff was friendly. The restaurant itself was clean, and my food was brought out in a timely manner, which I appreciated. My entrée, the Hoof Burrito, arrived missing an ingredient -- the rice that was supposed to be part of the burrito. When I pointed it out, the server immediately offered to bring the rice separately or have the entire entrée remade. I chose to just eat it as‑is given that I was already halfway through it, and it was still decent even without the rice. That said, it became a pick-up and eat item instead of a knife and fork item as there was nothing to hold it together when cut. Overall, Hoof & Barrel has potential, but the combination of higher prices and a noticeable oversight in my order kept the experience from being better than average. There was a piece of plastic in my potato salad on my last visit so don't know that I'll give it a third try. That said, we did get to sit right down on a Friday night at 6:30pm so maybe?

The bar feels like a sticky dive bar but the service and food were great! Hubby had the Friday…read morefish platter and I had the buffalo chicken wrap. Great food at great prices! Don't forget the apple crumble cake. I didn't taste any apple but damn this tastes like a warm little Debbie coffee cake from back in the day. Mmm mmm mmm!!!! Definitely will be back again!

WTF is this white stuff on this cup? I could literally scratch it off and it comes off under my…read morenail. This really turned me off and I was ready to go. The waiter Haley, I think...she was nice.

Yall brightened our day with the extra love! THIS is why home town business vs conglomerates…read morematters. Consistency is awesome, portions always full, and what we call a "repeater". Chicken Tenders Box and Fish & Shrimp are exceptional and the Mozzarella Bricks are gooey & stretchy fried perfection. Hubby keeps saying how much this "made my day!" And I agree. Thanks CK!!

Everything was amazing!!! So flavorful and tasty!!! Thank you! His heart is in his food.. what he…read moreloves and we tasted it!!! Yum yum!!! Can't wait to try other things on the menu!

We have lived here so long and have never stopped because we were not sure and have not heard much…read moreabout this place... let me be the first to say YUM YUM YESSSS PIGGY PLEASE! Everything about our experience at The Improper Pig was absolutely perfect! From the moment we walked in, the decor and atmosphere stood out and hit all the marks, a few dust places but I'm assuming this place has been here awhile so let's call it that...but the attention to detail made the restaurant feel unique, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed in a warm way. The service was top-notch, with a friendly and attentive waitress she was more eager to fill our drinks than I was to drink lol but honestly she single handily was a beautiful train of productivity, the entire staff was, very impressed, that's a rare find these days and especially for the South. The manager, I imagine runs a tight ship...that helped make the experience even better. The biggest surprise was when my fried rice arrived at the table. The portion size was incredible for the price, mostly because and the quality of the food exceeded my expectations. It was flavorful, satisfying, and clearly made with technique. I will say the brisket on the barbecue plate my husband ordered was incredibly dry, the plethora of flavors of barbecue sauce on the table couldn't help it either...I'm thinking they reheat the meat for the bbq plates throughout the day (which makes sense) but they maybe need to consider another reheating method or I'm curious when the bbq is freshly made...I'd love to come in that day. Either way I truly left almost completely speechless...what a gem. We will be back to ensure it wasn't a one off type of day. It's not often that you find a place where the atmosphere, service, value, and food all come together so well...with techniques going in the kitchen. Whew! We had a wonderful experience and will absolutely be back!

We had a great late lunch experience today. We wanted to try local BBQ and it definitely hit the…read moremark. Everything was delicious, but the stars of the show were the pulled pork and green beans. We loved that there were so many different bbq sauce choices. Also, it was $25 for two sweet teas and this platter to share so a very good value for the price. The staff was very friendly as well!

I've tried a little bit of everything there. Their barbecue is outstanding. Their wings is…read moredelicious different flavors.. sometimes I go just have a drink and an appetizer watch TV. (Sports) it's a great atmosphere. Excellent service.

After a recent afternoon movie viewing, mom and I were looking for a new food spot to tempt our…read moretaste buds. We settled on this place called Meto Pub which mom kept confusing with Metro dinner. Anyway, it was late afternoon so the place was fairly slow with people cause we were there before dinner time. A nice man greeted us and had us sit where ever we liked. As a larger person I liked the sturdy chairs they had. I was comfortable my entire stay. He was very pleasant as he got us some drinks as we looked over this new to us menu. He also brought out some hushpuppies for free with butter and they were hot and yummy! We both actually chose to try their pulled pork but I got the fries and mom paid a little extra for the rings! While we waited for our food the nice man/owner came over and explained what all the BBQ sauces where on the table and brought over a ketchup bottle that was missing. Our food did not take long at all to arrive. The fries and rings were perfectly deep fried. Our buns were toasted to perfection. The pork tasted good and they heaped a good portion on the rolls. It ate a little dry but a few squirts of the BBQ sauce and it was all good! We also got a side of coleslaw with our meals and that was tasty as well. Overall the sandwiches were very tasty and you can't beat the price. The staff was very nice and checked on us to make sure we had a great experience. We liked this place and I'm gonna come back to try the brisket sandwich and burnt ends!

We tried City BBQ again and it was good. Their wings are large and good. They were really good this…read moretime, just plain. We also ordered bbq and fries which were prepare well. The meal was good. The restaurant was clean and the interaction at the cash register was warm and friendly. If you inside, bring a coat because it is sooo cold in there. We have never sat inside because of the cold temperature. Good outing but not to sit inside on any of our visits.

Nice and clean new location…read more I love City BBQ. My favorite wings anywhere and I love the white sauce. I've never had a bad meal at a City BBQ.

I found Helen's Hot Chicken & Seafood on TikTok and decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did!…read more This is a family-owned business, and everything is cooked to order, so expect a little wait--but it's worth it for fresh food. We ordered the catfish, whiting, chicken, and a kids' chicken tender meal. For sides, we tried the okra, potato salad, and fries. The standout for me was the catfish with the mild seasoning. The flavor was excellent and perfectly balanced. I couldn't taste the seasoning quite as much on the chicken, but it was still good. We also tried the Hot Honey sauce, which added a nice sweet-and-spicy kick. The sides were decent, the portions were satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable. I also noticed they offer daily specials, which is a nice bonus. Overall, a solid spot for fresh seafood and chicken, friendly family-business vibes, and good value.

I noticed this place about 6 months ago and this is the first time I have stopped in…read more I asked "what's good?" and every else waiting for their food said, "everything"! That's a good sign to say the least. I ordered a chicken tender combo meal to try this place out since everything's good ! I got it hot with fries and a drink. The chicken was great with the homemade ranch dressing. It had just enough heat and yet still great flavor. I took my last chicken finer to my son and it was at the peak of his heat tolerance but he still really enjoyed it. Next time I want to try the seafood. Only downside is the deep fryer smell that lingered in my clothes after being in the restaurant. I think next time I will call ahead and limit my time on the restaurant. With that said, everyone was very friendly from the staff to the customers. Helen's know how to fry up some goodness. O

It's been five years since my last visit so I'm overdue. I…read morecould not pass up the 'National Wing Day' special offered today. You get 10 wings fries or tater tots with ranch or blue cheese dressing. They have a nice selection of dry rub options so I went with the salt & pepper. A lot of flavor these wings and I went with all drumettes for a $3 uncharge. I did a call in order and they were hot and ready to go, 15 minutes later like the man said. All this for $10 bucks, hard to beat in these challenging economic times. They've added a nice covered outdoor patio with ceiling fans since I was there last. Plenty of free parking!

Steer clear of this place! Beware, if u order online on THEIR website u will be CHARGED MORE! In…read moreaddition, they do NOT issue refunds so if ur unhappy, ur outta luck! These folks should pay attention to how many restaurants who have been in business a long time that have gone OUT OF BUSINESS in recent years. They should understand that it can and will happen to them if they treat people like crap!