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McCabe's Bar-B-Que

4.7 (55 reviews)
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Amazing pulled pork bbq, hush puppies , delicious fried chicken , perloo and hash - go get you some!!
Kelly G.

McCabe's serves up some of the best pulled pork bbq in the state of South Carolina . By Southern standards , that's a bold claim but I'm here to testify today as a self proclaimed bbq junkie connoisseur that McCabe's que' is worth the drive to the sleepy town of Manning, SC . In addition to the bbq, the hospitality you will encounter here is a dying art form - and it's genuine . The McCabe family seems to truly love what they do and it shows through the quality of the food , the great hospitality and the long line of folks waiting to get a taste of their addictive bbq! I personally love a bbq joint that keeps it simple . First, you are served barbecue the way the McCabe family thinks it should be eaten. There isn't a selection of sauces on the table for you to choose from . There's one sauce available here, and it works because it's delicious. It's a vinegar and pepper sauce that is slightly sweet. It's also got a just-right kick of heat; it's not so hot that you can't enjoy the sauce. And the pulled pork, is so mouth-watering perfect, it would be amazing without any sauce. Secondly, although it's a buffet there's only a handful of items to choose from and every single item seems carefully prepared with the greatest attention to the flavor profiles of each dish which leads to all the food on the buffet being absolutely delicious. The perlo is addictive - being raised on perlo I'm willing to give credit where credit is due and these McCabe folks have some secrets up their sleeves because whatever is in that perlo will hook ya, line and sinker ! I'm not even a fried chicken fan but the fried chicken here is something not to be missed! The texture , juiciness and flavor are out of this world - The real stars, though, are the wood-cooked pork, which is pulled into long strands and dressed with that peppery vinegar sauce I mentioned earlier , and the rich, savory hash and rice, South Carolina's iconic barbecue side. The pork is savory with a subtle smoky flavor that is just perfect . Do not miss McCabe's. This place is a culinary gem and a must for any bbq fan. My biggest regret is not finding out about them sooner!

Pile it up
Mike T.

Driving north from Florida and hungry for some good BBQ. Heard about this small joint in Manning, so I push the pedal on the Alfa a bit further toward the floorboards and point the nose toward Manning. It is small in size, but that's the only thing small about McCabe's. Come in, face the counter, pick up your plate and start spooning in the goodies. Like many restaurants down this way, the food's laid out buffet-style, with all-you-can-eat being the standard method of chowing down; and let me tell you, that's exactly what you are going to do: chow down. Start off with the beans, sitting in the thickest sauce you can get and still have it pliable. They are soft, yet firm and the sauce has a nice hint of ham hock, or some other smoky meaty flavor. Nice. The Collard Greens are thick and sit in a vinegar-based juice that at once puckers you up and makes you salivate for the next bite. The pulled pork is what you always hope for (and seldom get) whenever you sidle up to a BBQ joint. Here in the Carolinas the taste can be mustard or vinegar. McCabe's is vinegar. Sweet, tart, mild, biting vinegar. Mighty fine. Mighty fine. All this is topped off with some good southern sweet tea, which is served in a large pitcher. No small glasses in this joint. But wait! As they say, "There's more!" The sweet potatoes. Brilliant orange color. A hint of sweet, a touch of vinegar and, I kid you not, so soft and buttery that you could spread it on your bread with with a knife. So, while I'm stuffing my face, I notice the sign that reads "Ribs $5.89/lb.". Well, add those to the pile, my friend. They arrive, a huge rack of ribs sitting in a small puddle of vinegar sauce. No need for a knife. Lift a rib and it pulls clean away from the meat. All you need do, is grab the meat and lift to mouth. Clean, neat and a taste to die for. I walked out of McCabe's with a full belly and a wallet lighter by only twenty-bucks. Now how can you beat that? Next time you're on I-95 going north or south, don't let Manning go by without stopping here.

Justine G.

We actually passed this place because if you're not really looking carefully, it's easy to miss this unassuming place. "Cash only" and "hang up the cell phone" signs prominently displayed in the window as you walk in. This was hands down some of the best BBQ I have ever had - fried chicken so tasty and all the sides are amazingly delicious. Sweet potatoes, potato salad, coleslaw, beans, hash, hush puppies... MMMMMM! If you're on a diet, you may not want to visit McCabes, but I recommend the splurge. The service was outstanding and Southern fried friendly.

Drove an hour of the way on the trip from Charleston to Atlanta for this and it was 100% worth the drive. The family running it are the nicest people in the world and the food was out of this world. The fried chicken, pulled pork and rice and hash were absolutely amazing. Have eaten a lot of bbq pork and this was my favorite. The fried chicken is also worth a visit by itself. Crispy as can be while also being juicy and not greasy at all. Would suggest anyone within 50 miles of this place on a TH/Fri/Sat to go! Cash only!

Pulled pork, hash, collard green
Reese D.

This place is the real deal when it comes to South Carolina barbecue. Must have the hash, pulled pork, fried chicken, rice with their homemade sausage, collard green n mac n cheese. The family running the restaurant is very nice n friendly. So worth the detour. Will definitely be back! $9.95 buffet, the best bbq money can buy

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Classic BBQ joint. Don't judge a place by the outside! Everything is top notch. It's a worth while trip off I-95.

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4.3(531 reviews)
42.2 mi
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