Service was very friendly! Self-service, drop in and go type of food spot. The ribs and hush puppies are very good. Burger was just a regular burger. Love the fries and variety of sauces. The chili was honestly a little disappointing especially because it was hyped up a lot. Hush puppies and ribs all the way. The chicken was tender but not as moist and flavorful as the ribs read more

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I love Pistol Joe's! Every time I come home I try to stop by and get something to eat. I love their pulled pork and their fried chicken is probably the best I've ever had from a restaurant! They poke holes in the top of your to go container so that when you get home the crust on your chicken isn't soft bc it was steamed from the heat inside the box. They cook it to order which I love. Their brisket is delicious! You can taste the smoke and it's juicy and tender. But my very, very favorite is their ribs! They only have them on certain days. And bc I can only get Pistol Joe's when I'm home and have the time I don't always remember what days that is. I say this bc if my memory serves me correctly, they used to have a little tiny bifold board that sat on the counter in front of the cashier who takes your order that stated whether or not they had ribs that day. So Fri I went in and I didn't see that they had ribs (and I should have just asked, so that's my fault) so I ordered some chicken and then there was an an actual menu laying there (as opposed to the chalkboard hanging from the wall) and it said ribs Wed-Fri. So I quickly asked if they had ribs and the cashier said yes. So I changed my order immediately so I could get some of those ribs. When I went to get my sweet tea the owner (I'm assuming) called my name to let me know my order was ready. When I take my bag I look down and I see the little bifold sign sitting by where the cups are (to the left of the cashier and behind her) and it says ribs Wed-Fri. That's the sign that is usually in front of the cashier. The other side listed desserts or something, I actually can't remember. So I said to him I didn't realize you had ribs today until I saw the actual printed menu bc I'm used to the little bifold board saying whether or not you have ribs. He pointed to a spot underneath the big chalkboard and said "always look here to see if we have ribs that day". Which is fine, from now on I will look below the bottom right corner of the chalkboard to see if they have ribs but they still have that little bifold sign so why not use it? I mean I get if you're not using it anymore but when it's sitting there off to the side maybe get rid of the sign or put it back in front of the cashier. That's just my suggestion. Bc I'm so glad I glanced down at the printed menu bc they have some of THE best ribs (maybe the best) in town. You don't need any sauce. The flavor, the smoke, the tenderness of the ribs stand alone and don't need sauce. They are cooked to perfection! They pull away from the bone just by biting into them (fall of the bone ribs are not how you cook perfectly smoked ribs, they have to stay on the bone until you bite into them). And with the seasoning and the smoke it makes for a heavenly experience. I tried their mac & cheese a long time ago and didn't care for it so I never get it but I did this time around to see if anything had changed. Nope, nothing changed. Their mac & cheese tastes like boxed mac & cheese and if it's not I would be totally shocked. The only difference is that they have a lot of pepper in theirs, which I'm ok with bc I love pepper. But it definitely looks and tastes like boxed mac & cheese. I love their other sides. I would just avoid the mac. The staff is always friendly and the food comes out quickly unless you get fried chicken, you have to wait 15 minutes but it's worth the wait. When I changed my mind about the chicken when I realized they had ribs the young lady behind the register called out to the cook (owner? I'm not sure) and said change that chicken to ribs and he jokingly said "nope, no changing your order". We all laughed, that's another reason why I love this place is bc they treat you like friends. Give them a try, you won't be sorry. I got my order on Fri and it's Sun evening and I'm getting ready to eat my last rib. I've had them for the last 2 nights and I only go a half a rack. They know what they're doing with smoking meats. read more

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ - The mac & cheese. I ate most of it. It's not bad it just doesn't taste like homemade. - Barbeque Near Me - Ridgeland, South Carolina

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I cannot believe that someone actually looked at the fried chicken and decided to serve it to a customer. Just mind boggling. It was a to go order so the box wasn't opened until it arrived to our home 45 minutes later. The breast was so overcooked it was inedible. It no longer had the expected texture or flavor you get when you enjoy the mellow crunch and juiciness of fried chicken. Ugh! Just awful. read more

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ - Worst fried chicken I have ever eaten. - Barbeque Near Me - Ridgeland, South Carolina

Food is fabulous. We get take out from here when we have visitors in town and everyone loves it.

Well they did it again! They went and served up another phantasmagoria (yea, I got that word exactly right, lol. Look it up!), aroma pleasing, savory taste bud titillating, belly gratifying meal of BBQ! If you have not tried Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ dining then you are missing out on one of the very best BBQ joints in the USA. And they are located right here, around the corner from you, in our beloved "Low Country"! We ordered their Pulled Pork to be round, their Fried Chicken to be lickin, their Onion Rings which made us sing, and their Mac and Cheese as our main squeeze. Their service was down-home friendly, and polite, yet again. We decided this time to try this Family owned restaurants takeout and it was excellent. Their ambience is well decorated and appointed which makes most of us feel comfortable because you know they care about not only serving you and your Family delicious food but offering it to you in a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. You first get hungry with your eyes, then your sense of smell takes over, and then the payoff occurs in your stomach. Being able to experience this stunning BBQ cooking command in an appealing environment makes most of us feel our patronage is valued and appreciated. So gather up all your BBQ fans, like your sister Ruby Sue, your niece and nephew, Denise, and Denephew, and truck on into Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ in Okatie, SC and say a-du-a to both great flavor, and complete food satisfaction! Enjoy! read more

The order was ready fast. The brisket was dry and the coleslaw tasted like it was ruined. Didn't have a barbecue sauce I liked personally, the options they had available were too spicy for me. Paid 60 dollars and was not impressed. Deserts tasted stale read more

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The food here is amazing. Staff are all great friendly , and everyone has a big smile. The atmosphere is very nice. I will be back. Check this place out . read more

Fantastic barbecue...very popular with locals. I get a half dozen drumsticks and enjoy them in salads and in sandwiches all week! Highly recommend!! read more

Clean place, friendly and fast service. I ordered smoked chicken with a side of collards (it came with cornbread too). The cornbread was excellent. The collards were made from fresh greens rather than a can, however I felt like $5 was too much given the small portion and they were kind of plain. The portion of chicken also seemed small and could have used a little more flavor. The sauces provided were good. The tray you see here was $15 including a drink, not in photo. read more

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ - Smoked chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Ridgeland, South Carolina

Tried the ribs-excellent! Glad we returned for a second time. Same friendly service. Will be back for sure

Best around Ribs were fall off the bone very tasty Pulled pork and brisket were also top notch The North Shore roast beef was an absolute hit Best selection of sauces from sweet to heat had a homemade sauce that covered it all Friendly staff and clean open kitchen read more

Yup, this is a good one! Located on Rte 170 in S.C. An owner- operated bbq place with friendly staff. Owner was smoking meat out back and came over to say hi. Clean diner style. You order and prepay at the counter. Pulled pork was moist and flavorful. Mac'n Cheese real good comfort food. I recommend you try all the sauces-they're on the table. My favorite was the house's signature cherry sauce. I dove right into my meal so I forgot a picture, so I took one of the building sign! read more

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ - Sign on the building - Barbeque Near Me - Ridgeland, South Carolina

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point is a little hard to find but I recommend you take the effort and find it! It reminds me of the renowned Southern Soul BBQ in St. Simons, GA. Pistol Jo's is next to a gas station, Southern Soul is a converted gas station! They both deliver some of the best BBQ I have had. I particularly love the Smoked Brisket. Couple that with the Sweet Cherry based sauce mixed with just a dash of the Spicy Hot sauce and you have a winner! Couple that with slaw, bbq beans or collard greens and you can't go wrong. Owner operators Pitmaster Pete and his wife Jo run a tight ship and are super friendly. The place is casual, has the feeling of a cool diner. The Ribs are also excellent with a great Rub. I have heard good things about the chicken and fish as well. Do yourself a favor and try this place out, you will be glad you did! read more

Cherry Point is SO good! The greens and beans are amazing - seriously the best I've had. And the BBQ? Absolutely delicious, so flavorful and tender. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out! read more

Southern hospitality found here with country music filling the air waves! The wood pile and smoking pit in back of the restaurant indicate legit smoked BBQ. The interior is open, natural light filled space with comfy booths lining the exterior walls. Plenty of choices on their menu with pulled pork, pulled chicken and ribs rounding out the BBQ. Sauces are homemade including sweet Cherry, yellow mustard, Carolina vinegar, spicy red, and about 10 sides to choose from. Want to wash down your BBQ with beer? They have that, too: domestic-$2.50, import -$3.50, and specialty -$3.50. If vino is your preference they have Rose, white and red @ $6. Tonight we ordered pulled pork and pulled chicken, To Go, to eat with fresh vegetables we had prepared at home. Both the pork and chicken were delicious, Smokey, and moist! Also, the banana pudding was as tasty as the other Yelp reviewers testified! We look forward to returning when in the area! read more

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SUPER menu & homemade food. It is evident that care is taken preparing all food. Meat is always tender and flavorful with or without sauce. Sides are not an afterthought. They are really good. Ambiance is diner-style but comfortable. Service is on point. read more

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We are on a road tip and found this place through Yelp. Is it a little off of 95? Yes. Is it worth the drive? Also yes! Our party had brisket, smoked Turkey, brisket chili along with sides that included Mac and cheese, coleslaw and sweet potato fries. The chunks of brisket in the chili weren't messing around and it was a delicious low spicy level. The coleslaw is like the kind your great aunt Mabel brought to family gatherings-delicious! On and the cornbread!! Can't forget the moist tasty cornbread! This is a place where you order at the counter and then sit down and wait for your food. The booths are comfortable. It has the feeling of a local joint and it was hoping at lunchtime on a Wednesday. I think we might be stopping by again on our way back! read more

Quaint place with wonderful food. The collards were awesome along with the ribs! Enjoyed!!

Fantastic food and great people who work here! Love the fried chicken and the best fried okra I've ever had!

The service was good the food was plentiful the ribs was great as well as the pulled pork and fried pork chops. The fried okra had a huge portion. Prices were very reasonable. The real shining star were the homemade sauces- amazing! If I could only have 1 bbq sauce for the rest of my life I would choose the sweet cherry. The only tiny drawback for me is I would cook my collards longer but that's just personal preference. Awesome no frills bbq place. We will be back. Again and again. read more

Don't miss put on this little gem! We got the fried chicken and pulled chicken.. it was delicious!!! The Mac and cheese, greens and baked beans were heavenly!! The owner took time to chat and everyone there was so friendly!!! Highly recommended!! read more

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ - Pulled chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Ridgeland, South Carolina

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Oh wow, this was good... great potato salad, ribs, chicken, sauces... especially the spicy red sauce! Enjoy! read more

The ribs were so tender that the meat fell off the bone just from lifting them. Sauces were good, and chili paired with the meal very well. Highly recommend. read more

Really great BBQ and the owners are very nice folks! Our favorite BBQ! Always clean and always busy!

Great fried chicken and perfect sides prepared and served by friendly folks. Highly recommended!

A very cool roadside BBQ place with great food. The brisket chilli and smoked chicken were delicious. If we were not just passing through, we would have gone back again. Staff were super nice. Recommend. read more

All sandwiches are served with one side and all are $10.50. Not bad for a BBQ or turkey sandwich, which we had, but for a fried baloney sandwich, it's a little high. Our sandwiches were delicious. I asked for Alabama white BBQ sauce for my turkey sandwich and it was very good. The slaw was delicious, not sweet like other slaw at most BBQ places and the fried okra was right out of the fryer. Their baked beans were too sweet for my taste, but did have brisket in them. I took off one star due to not having brisket on the menu. We will return. read more

I purchased 3 pounds of BBQ for A Kentucky Derby party. This is the best BBQ. All of the guest kept returning for more. read more

The BBQ was excellent and my wife had their catfish. There were enough for us to have it for lunch the next day.

Saw the reviews on Yelp and in the area so decided to give it a try. Busy at lunch and filled with locals, order at the counter and take a seat.The ribs and the brisket probably the best I've ever had. Our sides were collards and sweet potato fries, both tasty but the bbq is the star. read more

Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Ridgeland, South Carolina

Best BBQ I've had in Sc. Owner really takes pride in his food and knows how to make a customer happy.

We rolled in, just passing through. Nicest staff, kind if your home town joint. We overheard the staff talking about how cute an older couple (regulars) were after they headed out to their car. The food was good, and there were lots of selections on the BBQ sauce. My buddy that ate with me said their poultry is better than ribs and beef. Just loved it for some reason! read more

Visiting this beautiful area from Oregon! Cherry Point BBQ is a best kept secret, hole in the wall, next to a gas station. The order at counter service was awesome and friendly, the areas to eat are cleaned to perfection! We couldn't decide so we ordered Fried Chicken dinner with Mac and cheese and Collards, along with pulled pork. Every bite was better than the first!!! Sauces we tried Spicy BBQ and Carolina Vinegar simply amazing taste! Although fried chicken and pulled pork had enough flavor to stand on their own merit!!! read more

Fried Fish was amazing. Seasoned to perfection. Great service. Everyone is always so friendly. Definitely going back.

Food and service were excellent can't wait to try the ribs which are only on Thursday and Friday.

As always great food and service. Pulled pork was great as was the jalapeños sausage. I think the collards could use a little more kick. Maybe some more smoked meat added and maybe some vinegar and pepper. Well cooked but a little plain. read more

Amazing ribs and sides. Clean and friendly service! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes good food!

Great BBQ joint. Friendly staff! When my son spilled, they were on top of it helping clean up and getting him a new drink. The chicken tenders were great with the sweet BBQ sauce. Collards were perfect. Mac and cheese is a must try also. We will definitely be back. read more

Stopped in and got 2 BBQ plates - one pulled pork and one brisket. Both were excellent. The sauces are fabulous too. I like NC style and their vinegar sauce is great. The mustard ones are good too. The collards were cooked and favored perfectly. Not over cooked mush. Delicious! The cornbread is amazing too - just a slight hint of sweetness. Loved it all. We got it to go but the inside is cute - think old fashioned diner. read more

Interesting place! Nice menu with great variety and good food! Friendly folks! Easy to get to