Good food & friendly service. Family owned. 3 of us shared the BBQ combo platter with 3 sides. Lots of food. Brisket, Pork Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork. Baked Beans, Pepper Jack Mac 'n Chz, Hush Puppies, Rolls. Deee-licious. Definitely Recommend. read more

Southern Smoke Bbq - Mac 'n Chz, Rolls, Baked Beans, Hush Puppies, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork. - American Near Me - Pelzer, South Carolina

Typical bbq sandwiches and sides. The rib sandwich is really great flavor, not too much sauce and very smoky. The grill corn was sweet and tasty. The Brunswick stew had a good flavor but it was a little thick. The onions rings were amazing and crispy! A little bit greasy but they were crunchy and flavorful. The service was fine and the ambiance is rustic. read more

Southern Smoke Bbq - Store front - American Near Me - Pelzer, South Carolina

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Headed to a play in Pelzer and thought to give this place a try for dinner beforehand. I would have to be starving for bbq AND in Pelzer driving past to stop again. Definitely wouldn't go out of my way. Now the bbq was ok, nothing fantastic, but tasty. The sides were run of the mill "semi-homemade". Their attitudes and menu is where the problems are. Trying a new-to-me bbq spot, I always get the sampler type plate. I want to try as many, if not all, the meats! It's always expensive and I don't care. This place does not have any type of sampler plate, meat combo, and will not create one!! We also wanted to try the wings, but they don't offer a wing appetizer. You can only get their wings in a basket unless you're orderIng 20. Their menu very rudely states "No changing of the menu! Don't ask!" I wanted to spend more money then they'd let me!! I'm not talking about adding menu items to the menu or food items to inventory. Everything I wanted was on the menu! It's a lazy amateur mistake to not leverage every food item you are already stocking and serving by designing a flexible menu. Our condescending early 20 something (maybe) server acted like we were inconveniencing him by being there. They should actually train their waitstaff, but again, don't seem to have enough restaurant experience. If the "oh my gosh, a new restaurant in Pelzer" local volume can keep them open until football season, they should make it at least a year. Another customer friendly bbq joint with halfway decent food opens nearby, they're doomed unless they course correct. read more

We get take out from here on occasion. It's ok. It just seems that the flavor gets less and less every time we visit. The meats hardly taste like they've been smoked and the fries have no seasoning whatsoever. The baked beans are disgusting. read more

The waitress was very nice. My husband got a half rack of ribs and I got the pulled pork sandwich. Both were excellent. My husband got rice and hash. It was not what he expected. Rice was watery and hash was just waterery looking pulled pork. The mac and cheese was ok. I ordered an appetizer side of fried green tomatoes. They were served with ranch dressing. Neither had much taste and were mushy. I wouldn't order again. The bbq and ribs were excellent though. read more

I had lunch at Southern Smoke BBQ. The ribs and sweet potato fries were really great. The pepper jack mac & cheese was not very good. I'd definitely go back for the ribs! read more

Brisket was average by comparison to my years in KC and NC. Nice facility which may be why prices are a bit high by comparison with BBQ around our place in North Carolina. Regardless, I'm impressed by the business acumen behind this establishment. A bit more southern hospitality at the drive through might be worth considering though. read more

No stars the ribs were dry and had a nasty taste could not even eat them left them to throw out had to leave one star so I could post this

The food is decent but they are way over-priced and their portions don't match their existing prices. Their seasoning is not for everyone-and it's not been consistent over my 3 visits. The sides are common BBQ joint sides and nothing unique. Staff is a hit or miss, the girls are either real sweet or young girls that feel entitled to be rude. Rudeness doesn't set well with me when I'm paying for food and customer service. Speaking of paying, I have seen the worst case of "nickel and dime"...they charge you 75 cents to run your bank card....even as debit- SERIOUSLY? In all the thoughts I have, I get the impression they are trying to pay for that very pretty building they built...sorry but you won't do it on my dime anymore. No military discount either for all you Veterans Disgruntled read more

Southern Smoke Bbq - American Near Me - Pelzer, South Carolina

Very disappointing. I ordered, to take out, a pork BBQ sandwich and Cole slaw. I was busy looking at the restaurant decor. I gave my card for payment. Staff, one person, was very polite. I took my meal, two items, home to eat. The BBQ was just okay, and the Cole slaw was absolutely flavorless. To top it off, when I looked at the banking transaction a week later, I saw they charged me $17.02. What?? I don't have my receipt, so I'm SOL, but I will never go there again! read more

I've been here twice just to give it a chance and none of the food has any flavor, I will not be coming back here again.

We never expected our shortcut through Pelzer to produce a BBQ restaurant to write home about! This spacious new place provided the boost these weary travelers needed to make it to our destination. Although $8.95 for a bbq sandwich and side might seem steep to some, it was a heaping portion and cooked just right. I appreciated the assortment of sauces too - mustard-based for us SC girls and catsup-based for the rest. The side of baked beans was ample enough and spicy, just like I like them. Our waitress kept the drinks filled and we were on our way before we knew it. Thanks! We'll be back! read more

This a wonderful place to enjoy some great flavorful bbq. I had the sandwich with potato salad. I liked the sweet bbq sauce too. My husband had the bbq plate with Brunswick stew & hash & rice. He said everything was awesome! If your in the area you want to give this a try. The service was so fast and the girls were happy and kept my husbands tea glass filled! read more

Excellent service and food! Definitely recommend the corn casserole, best I've ever had!

Delicious bbq, good service & beautiful restaurant. I'm so glad to have this in our area. read more

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UPDATE 5/3/18 and 5/11/18: Every restaurant has a "bad day; and on May 3rd, Southern Smoke had one. The rib sandwich has so many bone fragments due to careless cutting, it's a wonder I didn't chip a tooth. To top it off, after I opened my beer in what I thought was a BYOB joint, the owner came running out telling me it's not legal, as even though they did not sell it to me, they don't have (at least) a beer & wine license. At least the owner didn't charge me for the meal. THAT BEING SAID! On my return trip on May 11th, I decided to give them a second chance; and everything was quite fine. read more

Food was outstanding!! Great price and great hospitality! Very close to the highway and so much better than a fast food stop. Fast friendly service! Worth the trip!! Brisket was amazing! read more

Best ribs, Mac & Cheese, service was excellent. GO if you get the chance!! It's a little out of the way, but so worth the few minute drive. If you're looking for China, silverware and glasses, this isn't the place for you, BUT if u want great food and good ambience with a clean environment and very family oriented I highly suggest this place read more

This is excellent bobbycue. There is not much excellent to eat in Pelzer. This place is clean, they know how to pit cook pork. Service is friendly, prompt, knowledgeable, engaging, attentive and courteous. They keep an eye out for you here. The hash is genuine, old school meaty with no filler. Beans were jazzed up premium pork n beans. Bun was yeasty and bakery fresh. Pork was beautifully smoked, lean with flavor that packed a punch. It rose that bun y'all in the saddle about a half a pound worth. It wasn't cheap, but it was well worth it for being so generously served. They are only open weekends. Location is about two miles off I-85 on the northern side of the road, in tight, smack dab on it. They serve Coke products, and kick em up a notch too. The ribs seem to be the Rick star of thus joint. I wasn't that hungry or could know more. But I did see a rack walk by and they looked Tammy Faye praise worthy. We'll be back! read more

Finally went here for the first time. Food was great, staff was friendly. We're lucky to have places like this in our little town. I had the brisket and sweet potato fries and my wife had the chopped chicken sandwich. read more

I love this place!! I order primarily from the drive thru. The woman at the drive thru is awesome. So nice and pleasant to talk to. The ribs are awesome. I love chicken wings and didn't think this place was going to make a proper wing. I was wrong. The only knock on the wings is the sauce. They don't have a real "hot" wing. The hot and fire sauce has a great taste but the aren't the least bit spicy. It's hard to find actually hot wings down here. read more

I enjoy the food but noticed tonight that they had a sign at the register that said '3% charge for all debit and credit card transactions'. Doesn't sound like a lot but enough is enough. I'm tired of everyone throwing all these extra fees at me. Very disappointed. Why not just raise the price of the food. Probably won't be going back. Once one starts, they all will start read more

The wood used in building this restaurant interior REEKS. It is an overpowering, unpleasant smell of wood that was not properly cured prior to construction. We ordered chopped pork sandwiches, rib sandwich, Brunswick, and fries. The fries were OK, but the rest was lacking. The regular sauce seems loaded with corn syrup. The mustard and spicy sweet were meh. The Brunswick had a LOT of green bell peppers, overpowering the flavor. The stew was watery, and lacking in flavor. The buns were cheap, weak, pulled out of a bag, and a small portion of meat added. (Considering the price) The rib meat was overly smoked, and lacking in flavor. I have never had a rib sandwich where the bones had been removed prior. MAYBE 3oz of meat per sandwich. The waitress never came back to our table after getting our orders. Saved us money. THE FINAL INSULT: THEY TRIED TO CHARGE US A FEE TO USE A CREDIT CARD ON A $24 LUNCH. Bottom line, high prices, meh food, poor service, outrageous fees. We will make sure to NEVER RETURN. read more

My husband and I have wanted to stop many times passing through town and we finally made it tonight. The Bbq plate was generous and the meat moist and tasty. The cheeseburger was also very good, cook to order. The brisket sauce was nice compliment to the burger. Open th-sat.definitely worth the stop! read more

Love this place!! Rib sandwich is excellent! One of my favorite restaurants in the Greenville area!!!

Their Ribs and Smoked Chicken were amazing! The Ribs were by far some of the best Ribs we've had in a long time...fall of the bone delicious! Sides could use some improvement, but your there for the meat. read more

We have had several meals here...nothing was at all disappointing! The ribs and brisket are AMAZING, the sweet potato casserole is wonderful, the slaw is the BEST I've ever eaten! We've had the fried green tomatoes and the mac and cheese, both of which were delicious. I can't say enough good about this place, and I hope they will remain in the area for many years to come...and expand their scheduled days so we can eat there more often! Try it, you'll LIKE it! read more

To me its the absolute best BBQ around period!!! The BBQ is so good it really does not need any bbq sauce. But if you do decided to put sauce then I highly recommend their homemade sweet & spicy sauce. The hash and rice is out of this world best!!! In fact I am going to stop by after work tonight around 8:00pm to eat. The atmosphere is top notch and the service from the waitress are awesome too!! I eat there at least once a week and I have ate there on night and took some home the next night. You will not be disappointed I promise. read more

The meat is amazing and deserves 5 stars! The sides, while not entirely atypical for a southern style restaurant, are all a carb and sugar laden sad line up. The sweet potato fries are good. The fried okra, which I have to peel the breading off to meet my dietary needs, is ok. The sweet potato crunch is candy. Good if you can eat that. Cole slaw, as reported by one in our party, was tasteless. The rolls served with all the meals are the saddest thing ever. Cold stale hamburger buns! They had good unsweet tea with fresh lemons, a plus! But: No green salad, no green unfried veggies. If you served candied sweet potatoes and fried ones, why not just offer some plain baked sweet potatoes? How about tossed salad that you buy in a big bag? SC has many diabetics and those that don't eat all carb sides. The wings were fried NOT SMOKED which was disappointing. And you don't have a choice of sides with them. Eat the plain fries or pay extra! What the heck? Why? The service was friendly, tea was refilled. The atmosphere is pleasant and the meats are totally worth going! Despite the sad sides lineup! No sauce needed is true. The smoked meat was succulent and delicious. Fix your sides line up and I'll up the stars! Don't lose customers over such a silly thing. I will go back but not as often as if I could have better choice. Or I'll take the meat home and get my own sides. Mmn now I'm hungry for that leftover brisket!!!! read more