Smitty Smokin Soulfood

I know this is going to ruffle some feathers, but Smokin' Pig BBQ was an absolute yes for me…read more Let's start with the parking. We pulled in, found a spot immediately, and somehow survived the ordeal. Then the seating. My wife and I managed to endure the horrifying experience of sitting on a wooden bench while eating amazing barbecue. The restaurant was busy, which I foolishly interpreted as a sign that people enjoy eating there. As a couple, we spent around $50 and immediately regretted... not ordering more brisket. I was genuinely offended by how quickly it disappeared. The sauces were terrible if your goal is choosing just one. I kept going back for "one more taste" until I had sampled all of them multiple times. Now the food... Lord, the brisket. Moist, smoky, and somehow the complete opposite of everything I was warned about. The mac and cheese was great, the baked beans were great, and the sweet potato crunch actually had crunch. The only reason I'm giving this place five stars is because Yelp won't let me give six. Left disappointed in only one thing: that I don't live closer.

I tried two sauces, hot vinegar and mustard based bbq. Both were very good on my pulled pork…read moresandwich. Also had coleslaw and two dry rub ribs. Pork rinds on the table is a nice touch. All the food was good! Place felt like a factory floor, get em in, get em out. And the seating left something to be desired. Don't get me wrong, staff was very hospitable and nice. Just felt like the place wasn't authentic

Brisket and chopped chicken with grits and Mac

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Keith’s House of BBQ

4.6(36 reviews)

1.0 mi

I know this is a BBQ joint, but this cornbread is an absolute blessing to my soul! It is moist and…read morefluffy at the same time, with a bit of sweetness. A great compliment to the BBQ. However, I would just come her and order a dozen of the cornbread muffins. My family really enjoyed there selections of pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese, and okra. Glad to see such an establishment in this area. Keith always comes out to welcome us when we visit.

This is the kind of restaurant I like:…read more Great food - everything I've had is great. Try the collards for sure...they made me think that Keith may be a Wizard of some sort. Welcoming Host - The man I assume to be "Keith" has come out every time to thank us for coming in and asks about our meal - even on takeout orders. Thank you Sir. Last & certainly not least - Keith's is Local. See you this afternoon Sir. Hope there's something left by the time we get in.

Keith's House of Barbecue

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Little Pigs Bar-b-que

3.6(14 reviews)

2.4 mi

BEST chicken tenders, honey mustard, and fries around. Grilled cheeses are inside out hamburger…read morebuns. Wasn't a fan of that but still a great place! Great burgers and bbq!

you shouldn't have to over load your sandwich up with sauce just to get a flavor to the meat. used…read moreto eat at the Anderson location and it was always good.

Pulled Pork - 2 Stars - Bland pork with little smoky flavor and no bark. Not one of my guests preferred it over Mutt's BBQ.

$10.00 Buffet - 2 Stars - Price seems cheap but there is better, cheaper buffet just minutes away.

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$10.00 Buffet - 2 Stars - Brunswick stew is three stars, but overall the buffet is just sad.

Mutt's BBQ of Easley

3.4(74 reviews)

1.1 mi

For a buffet the food is really good and fresh. The hash is amazing!! I just wish they had a salad…read morebar

I started my day off Great! Until I witnessed an employee getting yelled at and cussed that in…read morefront of customers calling her names. One of the managers chewing out an employee. It was not right it was not fair for it being my first time eating at this place. Very unprofessional and uncalled for. Ruined my whole experience overall. Definitely will not return to this place.!!!!! the way it fell inside was like hell, especially after experience unprofessional management that was uncalled for I don't know what that poor girl did, but she did not deserve that. had poo stains on toliet eat.

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Lewis Barbecue Greenville

4.5(397 reviews)

9.3 mi

Arguable the best brisket I've ever had. Incredible peppery bark, beautiful smoke ring and fat that…read morejust melts as soon as it hits your tongue. I recommend going fatty on the brisket, if you want a true existential experience. The turkey was illegally tender and juicy. Sneaky play. I wish I could have had the Texas hot link but they were out. For as busy as it was, they moved some meat pretty efficiently. Get there early, try all the sauces (secret was my favorite) and snag the banana pudding for dessert

Amazing food moist brisket is a must Great outdoors seating…read moreFriendly staff and good service

Inside

Pulled Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Brisket Sandwich, Collard Greens, Tallow Fries, Chili Beans.

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Coworker brought me to BBQ!

Buffalo Cornbread

4.5(92 reviews)

9.1 mi

Absolutely delicious!!!! Meatloaf, collard greens, jalapeño cheese grits ....WOW !!!…read more Door Dash was on time too Saving the Brunswick stew and Banana pudding for later PLEASE SEND PLASTIC UTENSILS NEXT TIME the dasher had some!!!! Didn't go inside so I don't about the Ambiance!!!!

Just did not live up to our expectations. Didn't help that our server was not having a good shift…read more The place is nice, clean, and welcoming, but the food was ehh. We came from Clemson to attend a play in Pelzer and decided to have lunch here first. It is not a destination restaurant. The menu is very chicken heavy. Started with 8 smoked wings as an appetizer, bbq sauced with a side of hot sauce. Received 4 bbq wings and 4 hot wings. Now the wings were smoked nice and very good. Both ordered half-and-half tea. I received unsweetened. They had meatloaf as a Sunday special. I got it, mashed potatoes and gravy, cornbread, and a side salad. The side salad was really nice and worth ordering. The cornbread was jalapeño cornbread, but not described that way on the menu. The mashed potatoes and gravy should not be ordered. Period. They were both reconstituted, fake and a tiny portion. The meatloaf was a good size portion, but tasted like a seasoned hamburger. Thankfully the bbq sauce on the table saved it. Her chicken salad sandwich was good and a nice size portion, but again it was different than described on the menu. She said it tasted like smoked chicken. The banana pudding was very unremarkable but looked nice. We might give it another try if we're in the area and hungry,but it's not in the "let's remember this place" list.

Dining room.

Buffalo Grits

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Piggyback Burger

Circle M BBQ

4.8(21 reviews)

11.2 mi

12 mins off the highway, but totally worth the drive. Local…read morelocal bbq. Had chicken drumsticks, pulled pork and rib combo. Lunch comes with drinks. Sides of green beans, collards, mash potatoes casserole were great. Nice family operation, plenty of love and pride in the food. God bless the hands that feeds us.

Little high but you get what you pay for at this place. Hurry before they run out of brisket !!!read more

Dining hall

3 meat platter big enough for 2

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Wall sign bbq sauces

Tropical Burger

4.5(100 reviews)

2.3 mi

Great food! Fast friendly service! Very good old-fashioned burger! Mmmmmmmmmmm…read more Mmmmmmm

They are not prepared for big groups, they will ignore all other orders even online to fulfill…read moretheir big groups in house because their kitchen staff is so small and their belief is ignore all online orders and attend to in person foods, just shut off the online ordering you don't attend to It's easy shut off online ordering

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Reubens

4.5(63 reviews)

5.2 mi

Nice little sports bar with lots of group tables filled with locals…read more The servers were some of the best we've ever had. Our waitress had a trainee helping her and they both went above and beyond to be sure we had a great meal. The smoked and grilled bologna sandwich was yummy, and the portion was huge. The patty melt with house made chips was a sandwich I will return home and dream about. Delicious juicy patty seasoned just right. Generous portions and fresh garnish. Fortunately, I have family here and visit often. I have told them about Ruben's and I will return here often.

The food is outstanding. Everything on the menu has good flavor and the portions are generous…read more You'll love the attentiveness of the staff. Very friendly atmosphere.

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Henry's Smokehouse

3.9(308 reviews)

10.4 mi

I did a bbq tour with Greenville History Tours and this was one of the stops. You can tell all the…read morefood is made with absolute love. Everything was so good, flavorful and cooked just right. They have been around for decades and it clearly shows in the quality of their food.

So worth the stop!…read more On a Saturday around 1PM there was pretty much no wait. You pick a table to sit at and they bring the food out to you. Got the rib/pulled pork plate at $16.75. Everything was tender/fall off the bone. Also got the sweet potato casserole which was piping hot and absolutely delicous as well as the beans which was also good. I like the spicy yellow sauce more than the regular. Tea $2.25: I mix the unsweet and sweat for 50/50 and it's yuummy. My parents liked it so much they wanted to order more. Would def come back!

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Summer C.

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25

4 years ago

Great new place! Inside looks great, staff are welcoming and attentive and food was tasty!

Antoine P.

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5

1 year ago

Tried it for the first time and it was very good. 3 meats, 3 sides and 2 drinks only $30.

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