PROS of our dining experience : Fairly empty dining room so…read moreplenty of covid spacing. All staff took covid precautions wearing masks and gloves. The buffet is protected by plexi glass and your plate is prepared by a server . Very efficient service . Servers were friendly and our drinks were always filled and plates cleared quickly. Quick dining. It's buffet style so no waiting for food to be prepared. We were traveling home with several more hours on the road and wanted a quick dinner so a buffet seemed ideal. CONS: The bbq completely missed the mark for me in terms of texture and flavor. It was dry and clearly not pit cooked. Tasted more like it was boiled and reheated in an oven. There was no sauce on the meat which would have helped during the cooking process. The three sauces available were mustard, vinegar and a ketchup based one. We did not care for any of them. The vinegar was 100 % vinegar with nothing else added to it. The ketchup based tasted like ketchup mixed with Kraft bbq sauce. We were very disappointed in the lack of culinary creativity in the sauces. Bbq sauce is an art, it can literally make or break the meat and it seemed like an afterthought at Hawg Heaven. Overall, there was nothing on the buffet that was particularly tasty or worth the calories. They offered quite a selection like fried chicken, pork loin and mashed potatoes but everything lacked seasoning and flavor. The only way to put it is the food did not seem to be made with love! Lol .Perhaps they were having an off night so maybe one day I can improve my rating.

I've been a 'frequent flyer' at Hawg Heaven for a long time. The experience, service & food had…read morealways been exceptional, but recently it appears success has 'gone to their head'. Last night (10/17) we went with some friends for an early meal at about 5:45P and to beat the soon-to-come suppertime rush. The selection wasn't all we'd expected on a Friday evening & it soon became apparent they were moving leftovers from lunch. The vegetable selection was just fine, but the BBQ was only somewhere close to room temp. The ribs looked great, but were tough & not warm. Both the broiled fish & fried chicken were unacceptable: tough, dry & nowhere near warm. I've had a little experience with food inspection & assume a DHEC inspector would've probably closed them. We've had similar experience recently & assumed it was just a fluke, but it's become more a pattern. Someone overseeing the kitchen is letting food get to the serving line that's not acceptable...or even safe. Assuming this gets read, we'll probably give it another try, but if it isn't greatly improved, it'll be Farm Boy's or the long ride to Shealey's.

The good. Service was excellent-fast and easy to speak with hostess/waitress. The fries were hot…read moreand cooked well. The bad: well the brisket...it was really tough almost like leather. I don't get a single piece of fat, all lean tough meat. See pic. For them to charge the same as Lewis BBQ who makes one of the best briskets in the upstate, this was a far cry from that. Just no tenderness and dry meat even with the sauces it's a constant chew. If you're going here for a meal, I would definitely NOT get the brisket. Maybe try the pork or chicken.

Not very many eateries options in Newberry. So here we are. Service was impeccable. The menu had…read moresome yummy looking eats. The deviled eggs were sub par. No flavor and bbq bit on top were overdone and just didn't seem to match up or go together. Fried pickles yum! Cheese curds delightful! Pork sandwich really good. For every prize you retrieve in claw machine you get a free dessert.

Love this place and the people are just as Southern Friendly folks can be!! You won't regret it!!read more

Old school BBQ joint off the beating path. If you're looking for fried chicken, Mac n cheese and…read moreall that other stuff don't come here. But if you want some hash, pulled pork, ribs, skins, slaw and sweet tea this is the place. Wish they had some banana pudding though!

The food was great and really good service despite them being short help. Two wait staff with a…read moredining room full and my tea was never empty and food was hot. Hash and pulled pork were good with the smoke flavor noticeable. Fried shrimp and scallops cooked well. Pickles were homemade with a little kick. Macaroni pie was cheesy and amazing. Slaw a little sweet but like Nana's. Fried green tomatoes more red than green and noticeably fried in fish grease. Chutney with them was good. Fried okra, omg!! I'm fat and sated after that meal. Dining room was clean and cool. Nice view of ponds. Food served on metal cafeteria trays.

Great restaurant. Everything was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Sarah-Beth was our…read moresever, and she was awesome. This will be a regular favorite of ours.

Outstanding! It doesn't get any better that this folks. Great food, great customer service, great…read moreatmosphere! 10 out of 10, I recommend. The owner and chef of this great mobile food truck is cashing in!!! All around town, business has never been better, I'm told. And here's why: Everything on the menu is savory. The Hash and Rice is simply delicious. Try it. You won't regret it. The pork sausage is hot and juicy! Not spicy. Perfect. Made with love from a guy who's heart is as big as America. He's the man! We had a great chat. He's super friendly and even offered a sample to taste before purchase. I really appreciate his generosity and of course the food is top tier!

Driving across South Carolina and it was time to eat! My family was tired of fast food so I…read moresearched for an area restaurant. What a find! Big Boys BBQ is worth the short drive off the main road. The BBQ was everything you would want - smokey and moist. The sandwich had so much meat it could easily have made 2 sandwiches. The plate comes with 2 sides. I got potato salad and coleslaw. The coleslaw was perfect. It had just the right tang from the vinegar with a light mayo dressing. The potato salad was also fabulous. I am not a potato salad person but if you get good quality it will convert you. If you stop, I know you won't be disappointed. I wasn't!

last night I had to wait 30 minutes in drive thru and you know what - it was worth it! I love the…read morewindow ladies - they are so sweet, appreciative and apologetic if you had to wait. Food was great as always and I highly recommend supporting this great establishment.

Quick stop during a road trip and appreciated the kind window service! One of the best barbecue…read moreSammie's I've had in a long time. They have some hush puppies to our dogs too. 10/10 recommend

Awesome barbeque and sides that remind me of what my grandmother used to make...delicious!read more

Turkey wings can't miss!…read more Also get the kale and collards combo. It's a great side with green beans and cornbread. Been coming here for years almost weekly and don't plan on stopping.

Always a favorite when on the west side of columbia sc. family tradition of great food and…read moreservice. Can't beat the buffet

Shealy's is a Southern tradition that really lives up to the hype. Food is good, service is good,…read moresitting at big ol tables with people you don't know is not bad. Feels like a family reunion with family you don't know real well. The rice and gravy is terrific and the green beans too. Combined with dessert bar and their fried chicken, what's not to love? Also wash your hands when in line. People will judge you if you don't.

Smoked half chicken is fabulous, as are the Korean bbq sauce and award-winning bbq sauce. We had…read moresome of the best service I've ever had- thanks Clara! If you love vegetables--the green beans and mustard greens are excellent!

This has become a regular spot for the hubs and I. I LOVE their cocktail selection and the variety…read moreof tap beer they have. There has been a few changes to the menu since they opened and all have been for the better! (Shrimp & Grits for brunch is a MUST!) A wonderful place to belly up to the bar inside or out on the patio. We don't have kids, so we always sit at the bar. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about cocktails and make great recommendations! (Not gonna lie, Claria and Ivy are our favorites :) Good food, good prices and GREAT service!

Local barbecue joint with lots of offerings and sides. Fast friendly service. Lots of diners the…read morenight I stopped in for dinner after work. Tired dining room with ripped booth upholstery. Got a little chilly with the AC vents trained on the far side. Food tastes great and portions were fair. Enjoyed my brisket and sausage, and sides (Mac & cheese, slaw). Had to try the peach cobbler a la mode. Must stop when in Greenwood.

Tony and I stopped in Greenwiod SC at Fat Daddy's BBQ. It was not hard to find with GPS! We wanted…read moreBBQ and googled it!! First choice BBQ Shack was closed and this was our 2nd choice! Tony wasn't happy with no beer options but he got a Southern Sweet Tea which was too sweet for me so I did a half n half I ordered Fried Green Tomatoes on special for $3 *it arrived with 6 plus Alabama White BBQ sauce for dipping! Tony ordered 6 Ribs w sides of Baked Beans and Mac n Cheese! I took a bite of each!! They were delicious and homemade but I'm dieting. I ordered a pull pork sandwich and pulled meat off the bun to eat ... Everything was delicious! Highly recommend and Definitely would go again if we are in the area!!