I contacted Little Pigs with a request that was a little out of the ordinary. They were super busy at 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. read more

There is nothing better than home cooking in the country. Food brings back so many memories of my grandmother'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. read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Buffet trip #1 - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

First time Friday lunch 3/20/26. My youngest son suggested lunch here. Arrived around 11:30am and glad we did. When we left the line to pay was out the door. Paid right away, I think it's around $15 which includes all you can eat, dessert and drink. Cashier automatically gave me a senior discount. Excellent pulled pork BBQ, in 3 or 4 different styles/ flavors. My favorite was the smoked whole hog where you pull off what you want. Everything was fresh and delicious. Top of the line all you can eat BBQ for South Carolina and I can't think of any BBQ that beats the price. Plenty of seating and it was not too loud. We were able to carry on great conversation. Highly recommend. Sign out front said they have been serving BBQ for over 60 years. read more

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If you live in Columbia and haven't been to Little Pigs BBQ, you're truly missing out. This unassuming spot is always packed--and for good reason. Once you go, you get it. It's not fancy, and that's part of the charm. The BBQ is incredible, the fried chicken is perfection, the ribs don't miss, and the buffet is stacked with comfort-food goodness. I'm not usually a buffet girl, but this is the exception every single time. I usually end up with a whole plate just for sides because how do you choose between sweet candied yams, fried okra, collard greens, and mac & cheese? (Spoiler: you don't. You get them all.) And whatever you do, save room for the chocolate peanut butter delight. I don't know what magic they put in that dessert, but it's the perfect sweet ending to an already amazing meal. If you're in the Columbia area, do yourself a favor and add Little Pigs BBQ to your must-try list. read more

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Saw Mikey Chen visit this spot and he gave a great review. So i was driving through Columbia so i had to try. The buffet was pretty cheap 16 bucks for lunch including drinks and taxes. They had a lot of meats from a couple different kind of pulled pork, to fried chicken, fried cat fish, ribs and brisket. The bbq didn't really blow me away. The sides i love their potato salad was wonderful and probably the best thing is they're hush puppies. Crispy and kind of sweet. If you like hush puppies you'll love it. Overall not a bad spot. I would eat here once a month or more if i live close. The food is not gonna blow you away but non the less it's a great deal for what you get. Also it was about 1pm on Saturday and they were pretty packed! read more

I thought this place was a bbq joint but it's a southern buffet. Very old skool. Was kinda weird they made you put the glove on to serve yourself. Food quality was ok, little rough around the edges. Was definitely a popular spot as we were coming in the State Troopers where all leaving and as we were leaving the church crowd had arrived. Restroom was tiny, stall was a like a church pew. Wasn't really fussed about this place. Very difficult eating your food with plastic plates and cutlery. There was a chicken in the parking lot too! read more

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Was passing through town and popped into Little Pigs not realizing it was a buffet. First time at a bbq buffet, and it was good. Would have come in hungrier if I'd known. They keep it clean and safe by requiring patrons wear disposable gloves and use a fresh plate every pass. Food is good and the place gives off an authentic southern vibe. Go hungry, lots of selections, liked everything I tried, especially the greens! read more

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Amazing variety at their Sunday buffet. Even my vegetarian daughter was happy! Quality was high for everything! read more

We came here on a Sunday for the last part of their lunch buffet. I was happy that they were still putting fresh food out even though there was just an hour left in their lunch service. The buffet is very clean and I appreciate that they have everyone wearing a glove to serve themselves. Don't come here if you're a vegetarian, but if you are an omnivore like me, then you're in business! Various barbecue pork was good: mustard style was my favorite. I also liked the fried things--chicken livers and gizzards were delicious and the hush puppies were a good balance of crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Decor is pretty spare, but for prices this low, you're not there for the atmosphere. Friendly staff too. read more

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Went there today I love the okra and tomato's over rice, corn and the fish. The ribs are good too. I eat the same thing every time I go there I am not a barbecue person boy I sometimes get the chop barbecue. The service is great. read more

This place was the best! We stopped by with a bus dull of a high school robotics team and they treated us so well. The food was absolutely delicious and the live music was so much fun. If I find my way back to this area from Indiana again, I would definitely be back. Thank you for the perfect dinner after our robotics competition!! read more

They have a buffet and they keep it going, but the pulled pork was below average. Too much sauce, yet dry (I don't know how that happens really). The ribs were just not good - fatty with gristle, and tough. The roasted pork, was legit 5 stars though. The potato salad and collards were strong. Fried okra and hush puppies were meh. I give this place credit with the prices and the variety. I'd love to support them, but the pulled pork, which should be a shining star in South Carolina, is not up to par. I will venture in for the variety, but will avoid the things that are no goes. I guess that's a buffet. read more

The buffet was hot and delicious and the different types of BBQ selection were so good. We really enjoyed eating there. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant itself is clean. For the price you can't beat it. read more

You can improve the quality of the food! How this place has four stars is a mystery. This is a very poor southern BBQ buffet. The quality of the food is terrible. The BBQ is dry so they just put on more sauce. The chicken is nothing to write home about; liver and gizzards are overcooked. The macaroni and cheese was very dry and frankly I have had better boxed Mac and Cheese. Very poor for a place that has been around as long as they have. No pride in the quality of their food. Just get it on the buffet line, like they are slopping the hogs! I have a one star, because the waitress kept checking on us. read more

It's gone downhill in recent years. We haven't been in almost a year because I've previous issues with orders, but I decided to give it another try. Two of our plates were either missing a side item or had gravy applied when we did not ask for it. The portion sizes are even smaller than they were a year ago and the hush puppies are not as good. It's very sad that a place we've always loved just is not the same. read more

Would definitely go back. Food - loved all the variety of shredded chicken (the have vinegar based and tomatoe based), dessert was great (pudding and ice cream galore), Sevice - its self service all you can eat, Ambiance - small town feel, most people we saw were happy and of a "healthy" weight. Dont forget to get some of the sweet tea! read more

First and last time! Worst hash and rice ever!!! Tasted like rice and tomatoe what they call hash was thick

All of the food I chose was delicious, I enjoyed it all. I will be returning one day soon.

(Re - visited). This place since this is one of my favorite BBQ places. It did not let me down. It was just as good as it was the last time we went here which was about 2 years ago. They have 3 different kinds of pulI pork. Mustard base, BBQ style, and vinegar base. All 3 I loved but the mustard based is my favorite. They also have fried catfish, green beans, Mac and cheese Which I have to say was one of my favorites as well. They also have Mashed potatoes , Collie greens, Hush puppies, French fries, Fried chicken, Fried wings two different styles Ones that are spicy and ones that are not. They also had some more things but I can't remember them all. For dessert they have peanut butter pudding and banana pudding both were delicious the drinks are included sweet tea andunsweet tea and sodas. read more

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The ultimate BBQ Buffet. This place has a pretty massive spread of southern BBQ classics. The food itself is solid and the spread just makes it all that much better. You can get in for lunch or dinner and the price is pretty competitive for what you're getting. If you haven't hit this spot yet you need to check it out. Come hungry. read more

With a buffet I can always find what I am hungry for. This place is amazing. The food is fresh, the staff is attentive, and the price is right! read more

Jesus Christ!!! Hands down one of the best mom and pops buffet spots!! Definitely worth it! Good customer service

I used to really like this place. They are still making you use gloves which is ok with me. They are the only restaurant that won't let you get your own drinks. Instead this older lady is standing in front of the drink machine (when she's not cleaning tables) and get your drinks. I put my place on the table then went to get a fork. The same drink lady was spraying cleaner on the table around my plate. I said "What the hell?" She said "I didn't spray your plate of food". I highly disagree. You can see the mist from the cleaner all around the plate and on top. No, she didn't spray the plate directly. When you get your drink initially or get a refill on drinks you have to wait on her to finish wiping down the table. My grandson (16) went and got his drink refilled and she poured it all over is hands. The food was good i give them that. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of care that went into keeping the buffet and the drink area sanitary. You must put on gloves before handling the utensils to place food on your plate and the drinks are provided by an employee. The food was plentiful and had a nice selection of items that were flavorful and delicious. The Ice tea was amazing also! You can also takeout as well as eat in at one of the many tables and kick back enjoy your food while listening to the amazing guitarist play and sing a variety of songs. The atmosphere is so inviting friendly and welcoming. I definitely enjoyed everything about Little Pigs BBQ the atmosphere, cleanliness and the quality of the food has made me a repeat customer. read more

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First time eating here and definitely a new customer. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious so many choices. If you can't find something on this buffet you like then there's something wrong with you. The fried pork chop was delicious and probably one of my favorites, I know it's a barbecue place, but I love fried pork chops, the green beans were some of the best I've ever had. The lemon pudding is really good. We came for lunch and the entire time we were there there was a line out the door. If I had one thing to complain about, was they offer a police discount but not a firefighter or military discount which is a little confusing since a lot of their decor is military themed. But that definitely wouldn't stop me from going back. read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Mashed potatoes, green beans, fried pork, chop, macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes and okra - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Always Good, never can go wrong eating here. You wont leave hungry. Very clean place. read more

Years ago we visited from out of town amd it was amazing. Went this afternoon between lunch and dinner and unfortunately most of the meet was overcooked and/or dry. I'm hoping it was just bevause of the off hour. If you're gonna visit, come during a busier time to get a moister selection. That being said, lots of meat choices, loads of sides and a couple of pudding desserts. It's all you can eat, so enjoy yourself. read more

This place is absolutely amazing!!! Such great food that hits the spot every time! The service and staff are the sweetest in town, they are so personable it feels like your at home eating a Sunday meal. Little pigs has a little something for everyone's tastes. I can't pick my favorite dish here because literally everything I've had has been delicious. This is a low cost option to have a good home cooked meal in a pleasant welcoming environment! read more

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My coworker and I were on business in SC and Little Pigs BBQ was recommended for southern food and BBQ. It's only open four days out of the week and it's a buffet. The staff was friendly and very receptive to answering any questions I had. They're super clean and the food was good. read more

Me and a few buddies are here in Columbia for a few weeks for work , we have ate a little bit of everywhere but today decided to stop into little pigs and we all 4 fell in love ! The customer service was amazing , very welcoming as soon as we walked through the door , very affordable, and a great selection of very good food , not one of us had anything negative to say about anything we tried , you all have 4 new customer's everytime we return to Columbia , Amazing restaurant read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

All their food is good. My go to is fried chicken or fried pork chops, mac n cheese , and green beans.

This has to be bbq heaven. Everything was delicious. I had never heard of ribs rice until now, and it was out of this world. Everything that I tried, and I tried a lot, was very tasty. read more

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We've been coming here for a few years. It's small but the turnover is fast so there's hardly ever a wait. Clean and friendly staff. They have something for everyone. Vinegar-Mustard and BBQ flavored bbq.. also-chicken, pork chops & fried liver. We've always left full (too full).. It's our go to here in Columbia for BBQ. read more

Favorite place when I'm in town. Quality of food is fabulous and the staff here is attentive! Been coming here for over 20 years and never disappointed... My go to BBQ . read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Home style BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Nice old school buffet. We were in town to drop off our son and found this jem. We went for dinner adults $12 I think and kids $6. Staff was so nice and attentive. I would recommend read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Little Pigs was an unexpected surprise. My expectations weren't high pulling in as I looked at the neglected and weathered signage. My first surprise was the price. Very affordable. Next was the selection. I've never seen so many meats on a buffet. Lots of good country cooked choices and the flavor didn't disappoint. The BBQ was some if not the best I've had and the chicken livers were a 10!! Truly the best I've ever had in my life and I know chicken livers. My only complaints were the only choices for dessert were chocolate pudding and banana pudding and I'm not a fan of either. The also isn't any ambiance however I think that's pretty standard for BBQ joints for some reason. Regardless I would definitely return. read more

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Took me a long time to give a review because I really didn't want to do it. Went to Little Pigs on the 4th of July. Web page said they were open til 8. Got there at 5:45 and the door was locked. Went in the pick-up door and asked the cashier if we could pay and eat. She refused us saying that they had run out of Collard Greens. I don't think that was a good reason to close down. I don't even eat collard greens. Well, since we have gone there at least 2 times a month and on every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas for over 20 years except when they were closed because of the fire, and even though Covid, we might not be going back. I hate to do that to Champ and Chris because of Collard Greens, but it is what it is. I give the one star because of this incident, not because of the food. The food is excellent. read more

Looking for southern food? This is THE place! Great selection and I love that it's buffet style.

Just a quick stop in on way through South Carolina and decided to try some BBQ. Found this place here on The Yelp and gave it a shot. It's got a really good selection of various types of BBQ to try. The staff is friendly and the place was clean. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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Never disappoints. The best BBQ around. Don't sleep on the fried chicken either. Come hungry and leave satisfied.