After landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport, my friend and I headed straight to Simply…read moreSouthern Smokehouse for lunch--and it was the perfect way to experience Southern hospitality. If you're looking for authentic Southern comfort food rather than another seafood buffet, Simply Southern Smokehouse is one of Myrtle Beach's best-known local favorites. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring a wide variety of home-style classics in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. One of its most charming traditions is that the staff periodically break into song, creating a warm, welcoming experience that's uniquely Southern. The buffet changes daily, but during our visit it featured an impressive selection including crispy fried chicken, fried pork chops, pulled pork barbecue, smoked chicken legs, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, banana pudding, soft-serve ice cream, and peach cobbler. The fried chicken was outstanding--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside--and the pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Personally, I tend to prefer barbecue with a deeper, smokier profile, so while I enjoyed the pulled pork, this is better described as a traditional Southern buffet than a destination for smoked barbecue. The homemade desserts, especially the peach cobbler, provided the perfect ending to the meal. The value is exceptional, especially considering the variety and quality of the food. The staff was genuinely friendly, and the singing added a fun, memorable touch that made the restaurant feel more like a community gathering than just another buffet. I also appreciated the thoughtful gesture of complimentary pocket New Testament Bibles available for guests near the entrance. If you're visiting Myrtle Beach and want to experience classic Southern cooking at a reasonable price, Simply Southern Smokehouse is well worth a visit. Come hungry, expect hearty comfort food rather than competition-style barbecue, and you'll likely leave satisfied.

Buffet only. So poor quality across the board. Hard to provide good food for tour groups of 50. I…read moreknow, but most of the offerings were just "fair". Pulled Pork was acceptable with a lot of BBQ sauce. Collard Greens were OK. Grits were not bad ! If you like banana cream pie/pudding, there's was pretty good!! I would not return. But where else do you go with a bus full of 50 senior citizens?

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read more Chopped Brisket sandwich was best I've ever had. Everything is homemade. No one ordered anything they didn't love. Highly recommend!

The food is amazing. We started with pork rinds and pork hush puppies. Both absolutely amazing. We…read moreordered different sides to try each others. Mac & Cheese 10/10 Potato salad 10/10 Brunswick stew (spicy) 10/10 Brisket sandwich 10/10 Smoked Turkey 10/10 Smash burgers 10/10 But the food isn't the only star the attentiveness of our server Debbie was amazing not a single empty cup not a question left in answered. I wish I lived closer to eat here everyday. The wife and I will be back before we leave to get some pork rinds for the road.

3 of us went there for the first time in mid-September around 6:00 and the place was packed…read more Fortunately, we didn't need to wait long before being seated. I highly recommend reservations during the summer. The ambiance In the restaurant is very cozy. There was plenty of staff keeping the pace moving. Our server Sabrina greeted us cheerfully and took our drink order right away. When she returned we had questions about a few menu items. Sabrina cheerfully pointed out some of her favorites and we were happy she did! We ordered nachos with homemade chili for an appetizer and they were huge! For our entrees we ordered a Fried Flounder Platter and the Nawlins Chicken. The flounder had a few bones so that caused some apprehension. Although both entrees were good, the real show stopper was the side salad! Following Sabrina's recommendation, we all ordered with their house dressing and the most delicious croissant we ever ate. If you don't remember anything, about this post, remember the salad We were thankful for Sabrina's pleasant demeanor and great attitude making our meal even more enjoyable! i believe a great server can make or break a night out.

My 1st ever experience and it was amazing!!!!!…read more The croissants were so fresh and delicious! I could have eaten them all night I got the loaded potato soup. It was freaking great! So flavorful, I just wish it had more bacon, it was still very hearty!!! I'd get that again and again The thyme and roseMary salmon was ok. All that seasoning on top for it just to taste fishy. I wasn't impressed. Overall great place, everything was clean, there was a line, so I recommend going online to be on the table list.

We stopped in this local Myrtle beach soul food restaurant due to the amazing reviews. So glad we…read moredid We ordered take out and the staff was really friendly. The place was mobbed. We got a little bit of everything and loved every bite Can't wait to go back in a few months. Definitely a "visit every time we are in town" place.

This place has seating for about 50 people comfortably. You first see that you can order at the…read morewindow, and not have to go inside at all. Since I was visiting the city, and this place had such high reviews, I decided to give this place a try. First of all, staff is friendly, and the menu is straight forward. My frugal meter wasn't disturbed by the pricing at all. They are pretty reasonably priced consider the cost of food now and days. My issue is that I'm from New Orleans. Many consider my city the definition of food flavor town. Taste is very important in Creole and Cajun cooking. You may actually like this place and frequent here, but I wouldn't break my neck to go to this place. Texture wise, things were fried well and cooked to appropriate levels for me. The cornbread did not have sweetness and was very hard. Overall, much of my food didn't have a flavor pow. Chicken, ribs, yams, beans, and okra all needed love. Were is the seasoning? The food was prepared by someone that can cook, but honestly, it tasted healthy. I don't want healthy versions of soul food. I want to eat candied yams and worry about my sugar levels later. I want to eat different meats and wonder what season blend was used. It's things like this that makes me not rank this place higher. You had a little flavor in the gravy and rice. One big exception to the rule: The peach cobbler was DELICIOUS! Whomever made the peach cobbler should fix all the food. The flavor was hitting. The crust was firm but very forgiving to the utensil. This place will be gold for many people. For me, it was an average dining experience. Bring cash. They prefer cash, and your bill will be lower because of that fact.

The service was top notch!! I've never had Any better…read moreBar-B-Q!! Delicious and super moist chicken and pork!! Mac n cheese was just like my mom's!!!!

I stopped here a few days ago for the first time. It's a small , family owned bbq place beside a…read moregas station like you would find in a small town in the South. The employees were nice and I heard the cashier telling someone it was her family's business. It's not decorated fancy , but the dining room is clean and has honest bbq. I got the Pulled Pork Plate with 2 Sides and a Sweet Tea. I also ordered an extra side. If you're a Veteran like me , your drink is free. The Pulled Pork was tasty and a good portion and they give you a bun even though you didn't order a sandwich you have bread to go with it. I ordered Hush Puppies as my bread , but still ate the top bun with my meal. Hush Puppies were pretty good when warm , my last one when it cooled down then tasted a little oily so eat them while they're hot. Usually I get a Pulled Pork Sandwich instead of a platter and have Slaw on it. Well I got a side of Slaw and it was Mayo style , not Vinegar style and I didn't like it. The young lady let me replace them with the Beans and they were very good. Potato Salad was average , I like a little more mustard in mine. Now for the BBQ Sauces. They have 5 BBQ Sauces which is a good variety to have. I liked the Hot , Vinegar , and Rob Sauce the most. For Pulled Pork I found if you mix the Hot and Vinegar Sauces it worked the best. If I would've had Brisket then the Rob Sauce would be my pick for it. The Mild was okay , but I prefer more of a kick. The Mustard Sauce was weak and not tangy enough and I usually like a good mustard sauce sometimes on pulled pork , but prefer the vinegar. Sweet tea ok , not too sweet like some places. Overall it's a well rounded bbq place. My total with tax was $19.70 with my free Veteran's drink , pulled pork platter and 3 sides. I would like to come back and try the Brisket next time. I would recommend you giving it a try and support a local family business.

Food was wonderful Restaurant was clean…read moreService was great Fabulous fried okra & collards

Got hot dog and hamburger Berger was over cooked,hot dog was delicious fries were good and refills…read morewere free .

Everything was delicious as usual. The corn pudding was a delicacy. Daisy (the dog) was such a good…read moregirl. I got the turkey (1meat) with two sides. He got a pulled pork sandwich. It came with one side. He got corn pudding. As I've said the corn pudding ran away with it. If you see me there, stop by and say hello.

Gracious Pig Smokehouse really satisfied my craving for BBQ! In fact, I ate there twice on my…read morerecent stay at Surfside Beach. There is seating inside and outside, too. All of my family members agreed that this restaurant is the tops! The first time I went, I had Meat & 2 sides-Turkey, Mac & Cheese and cornbread-so good! The second time I had Wings that were enormous & very tender, with Corn Bread & Mac and Cheese again. There are a few draft beers- I really liked the Airbtush Hazy IPA, as did a few of my family members. The Gracious Margarita wasn't bad either. Service was very friendly & efficient despite having a bunch of rowdy little kids in the group. The chef came out to check on us both times we came. I highly recommend Gracious Pig Smokehouse and will surely return when I'm in Surfside Beach again.

I'm a South Carolina girl living in Texas. There's no where in the state that caters to my Carolina…read moretaste buds. I've been missing true southern style BBQ for almost 20 years. Recently visited True BBQ and Tamika's hash literally brought tears to my eyes! Love'd every bite of my pulled pork and couldn't get enough of her tangy House Vinegar Sauce. I put that sauce on eeeverything!! True BBQ did not disappoint. If you're looking for real South Carolina southern BBQ while visiting Myrtle Beach, don't pass up True BBQ! The sweet tea is serious and the food is amazing. I even had to ask for an extra order of hash, to go! ;) All the Best, Julie

Going three stars with this - my wife and I went here today - she got the brisket platter and I had…read morethe chicken. I've been really having bad luck with chicken lately and my pulled chicken had bone in it -- not just one but three different bites with bone. That's why the three stars. The rice & hash side, macaroni salad, mac & cheese, and bean sides were good. Wife liked her brisket. Really kind of a dive though - and wife and I both had to pee but there were no bathrooms - not even a port-a-potty. I did like the sides and may go back to try the pulled pork - will update this review if I do that.

Food was absolutely amazing, forgot to take pics but... did get a pic of dessert, the 5-0 wings,…read moreboneless wings covered in Krispy Kreme style glaze then topped with bacon

We love our wings .been too many places . But this place !!!!!! Omg they rocked it !!!! I couldnt…read morefinish mine they are so big! And Juicy!!!!! This place is the best boneless wings I've had in sc or any were .way to go guys .your going to be slammed! Rock stars! We will definitely be back . Great job .the wait staff ! Are so sweet ! Great personalities. Dont miss out get on down there and get you all some wings! U will not regret it .....

We picked up some food for our dinner with family. It's a cute restaurant, very rustic. The ladys…read morerunning the restaurant at the time were so sweet. We got some ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese and green beans. The green beans were meh, and the Mac and cheese was good because my daughter loved it and she's very picky about her Mac and cheese. But that brisket and ribs !? Omg they were amazing. So juicy, tender, and sauced perfectly. We loved it so much, it was nothing left lol.

Larger family packs state they include pork or chicken AND ribs. They don't. Restaurant refuses to…read morehonor what's on DoorDash. They said multiple people have complained about the same thing yet they don't fix the issue with DoorDash??? Complete bait and switch. I ordered the larger family pack (8-10 vs 4-6) specifically for the ribs. Horrible customer service on the phone!!! Will not order from here again.