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    The Improper Pig

    4.1 (292 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pork rolls 10/10

    We really enjoyed Improper Pig! They serve BBQ with an Asian twist. We made a meal of the chow bao buns, mac & cheese, and pork rolls. By the time the nachos arrived, we were full! The pork rolls were absolutely delicious and the sauces that come with them really took the flavor up a notch. Bao buns aren't really my thing but they were really good too with the spicy hoisin sauce! The pulled pork was juicy and flavorful. The brisket was tender and but had a really smoky flavor that was a little too much for me. Next time we go, we will definitely order the pork rolls again, but I want to try more things on their menu.

    The improper charcuterie
    Hannah G.

    Delicious! My family and I got a little bit of everything on the menu and we're not disappointed. The different sauces they have available were awesome! Pictured above is the Improper Charcuterie. They do not take reservations, but for a table of 6 we got right in at 5 pm!

    Dee W.

    This was fine as long as you like blackpepper and vinegar. I loved the warm pimento cheese. All the meat was very dark. The sides were all decent.

    Reason why staff made a 6 year old cry.
    Miguel S.

    I am a Fort Mill local and often take my kids to this restaurant for quality family time. Over the years, we've never had any issues; the service and food have always been great. However, today was different. The server and manager were rude, making my 6-year-old cry over playing with a small plastic pumpkin decoration. They claimed they had warned us, but we never heard it. They told my children not to touch the decorations and disciplined them in front of me, saying, "since your father is not telling you... (I will)," which I found completely inappropriate. I questioned why this was a big deal in a family-friendly restaurant since my child wasn't causing any disturbance. The manager, DARIAN GREENE, made rude comments after I complained about our treatment. When I expressed my concerns, she offered to cover the bill to "help the sour taste in your mouth." - very rude! As we were leaving, they started filming and taking pictures of us as if we were criminals. Another person claiming to be the manager (the cook) walked out of the kitchen defending the staff's behavior and questioned my parenting skills over a simple Halloween ornament. I wanted a logical explanation for this treatment. It was a bizarre experience, and I can't understand how any business can afford to treat customers like this. I hope the owner addresses this issue and that the staff apologizes to my child. Despite this incident, I have no complaints about the food or atmosphere. If I were the owner, I'd want to know about employees ruining my business.

    Brisket with slaw and Sweet Potato Casserole
    Christie N.

    Very impressed with food, service and atmosphere. Brisket was amazing. Mac and cheese very flavorful. Slaw was average .

    Improper plate

    Ran downtown for a quick lunch and the service was fast and friendly! You can't beat fresh food this quick!

    The roasted chicken was some of the best I have had. BBQ was smoky and excellent! Get their Eastern NC sauce

    Great place! Best lunch we have had in a while and we eat out a ton. Most definitely be back.

    Sliced Brisket Sandwich
    LaPorcia W.

    We came here for dinner one week night and was happy to find decent bbq. The interior of the restaurant is well lit in the main dining room, but we opted to sit at the bar which can seat up 8 people near the kitchen. The service was good as the bartender did a good job consistently checking on us. We started with the fried pork skins (chicharrones) which were surprisingly very delicious. They came out fresh and as we ordered with the bbq rub on the side. I never had blue cheese with my chicharrones but I have to say it is a great addition to the dish. For my main course I had the brisket sandwich which was OK my only complaint is I wish the meat was a little more tender and moist. Overall good food and ambiance, I plan to visit in the future and try out some of their happy hour specials.

    Dominique W.

    I visited The Improper Pig on a Sunday at opening time. I was excited to experience it as I love bbq and they had great reviews and a visit from one of the food network shows. I loved the architecture and overall look of the older building which has been well maintained. The inside was clean and aesthetically pleasing. Our service was great and all the employees were friendly! Everything was great but the bbq was just a total miss for me. I enjoyed the Jalapeno grits and sausage link. However, the brisket, pulled pork and ribs were all very dry and had minimal flavor.

    Sarah D.

    Great food, great atmosphere!! The manger Cameron is very attentive, caring, and friendly. He suggested the pork rolls and they were AMAZING!! The sauces to dip them in were phenomenal and paired very well. The improper ceased is such a tasteful salad. I recommend the green beans and collards. You will love them! I can't say enough good things about the cleanliness of this location, the flavorful food, and the amazing service. They also have amazing merchandise which I bought!

    Improper Charcuterie   DDD!!! Also, home made chips are delicious
    Dugg F.

    Hands down my top favorite home cook, dry rubbing, mouthgasm, finger licking BBQ joint. If you visiting South Carolina, this is a must go to places. First, the restaurant is located in Fort Mill, and is surrounded by brick structures with character. The min you parked or roll down the window you can smell the smoke of deliciousness. The service is amazing, very helpful with recommendations. There pineapple lemonade cocktail is a must try! This place is perfect for family dinning or date night. Put your phones away and enjoy good food, good drinks, and good people! Southern hospitality

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    We had a great meal. I really enjoy the very different menu choices. I had the pulled pork sandwich and chips. Very tasty!

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    The pomegranate margarita is great. The stuffed jalapeño app is ON POINT! So far the service has been excellent.

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    Amazing food! Large portions. I've never had a bad mea here. They always take great care with my child's tree nut and egg allergy too.

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    Excellent barbecue the best Plenty of condiments various flavors the staff was fantastic

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    Hobo's - Philly Cheesesteak

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    3.7(517 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    After a late round of Sunday golf at Fort Mill, Michelle & I stopped in for dinner here around 6p,…read moreit was very busy! We sat outside in the heated are at the bar and shared the egg roll appetizers which were very good and plenty for 2 to share. Michelle had the shrimp tacos and I had the build your own salad. The service was great even though it was so busy they told us the kitchen was backed up with orders. It was all good though, a great way to wind down the day with great food and excellent service.

    I visited Hobo's late on a Tuesday afternoon. I was expecting it to be fairly empty as it was…read morearound 3 so between the lunch and dinner crowds. But it seems we had three large families walked in shortly before us. So the wait staff was stretched thin but the manager and our waitress both apologized for any delay. Once we got seated and our drink orders taken things moved more swiftly. The restaurant itself was nice. Lots of tables and booths also a big bar you can sit at including a large outdoor area. To start we got a sweet tea and I tried one of their spiked milkshakes! The sweet tea was just right and the milkshake was very good. A nice hit of alcohol in it with real chucks of ice cream! As usual for me, I had to try the Chicken and waffle sandwich! There were pieces of bacon in the batter that made the waffle and a large piece of deep fried chicken. The sandwich ate a bit dry so I asked for some syrup to pour over the waffle. It did come with a maple aioli but I just prefer regular syrup. The hand cut fries were thick but hot and fully cooked. Very good! My mom ordered the build your own burger instead of getting one of their many signature burgers. Her meal came thick and stacked and juicy! An amazing looking burger and she loved the onion strings. Next time I go back I think I wanna try The Wanderer burger because it looks very good! We also ordered a burger to go for my dad and our waitress was so good, she put the order in as our meals came out, so when we finished the togo burger came out and it was super hot! Amazing service! Fun place to eat with lots of options! Check it out!

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    Elk Ave Tavern - Yummy Brussels

    Elk Ave Tavern

    4.6(104 reviews)
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    We had such a great experience here! We came in during the last hour before closing (which always…read moremakes me a little nervous), but everything was still super fresh, came out quickly, and never felt rushed. Ashley was our server and she was amazing -- very attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations. She really made the experience even better. We started with the pork belly skewers topped with ranch, BBQ, crushed cashews, and pickled red onions -- 10/10. Huge portion and packed with flavor. The balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy was perfect. The chicken Caesar sandwich was sooo good. It's a massive sandwich with a crispy chicken cutlet topped with Caesar salad, pickled red onions, and chickpeas. Fair warning: it's a little hard to eat because of the size, but completely worth it. The dressing leans more vinegar-forward than creamy, which I personally loved. I'd honestly order it again just as a salad. The truffle parm fries were another 10/10 -- loaded with parmesan and full of flavor. The stout braised beef melt was amazing. Tons of meat and the flavors blended together perfectly. Definitely a standout. The pub chips with added Cajun seasoning were okay -- not bad, just nothing super special compared to everything else. As longtime fans of their previous food truck, we're so impressed with what they've grown into as a restaurant. It's clear they've kept the quality while elevating the whole experience. We'll absolutely be back!

    came from Charlotte to try Elk Ave Tavern after seeing a TikTok food review claiming it had one of…read morethe "top five cheesesteaks," so I went in with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, I left feeling very disappointed. I ordered the cheesesteak, which was the main reason for my visit, and it just didn't live up to the hype. The bread was soggy, the meat was very small diced instead of the ribeye-style cuts you'd expect from a good cheesesteak, and the cheese tasted more like Kraft than anything premium. Overall, it was very bland and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. For $18 and about a 20-minute drive, I honestly expected much more. On the positive side, the Brussels sprouts were amazing -- easily the standout item from my visit. They were flavorful and cooked really well. The fries were fine too, but fries are fries and it's hard to mess those up. The staff were very nice and attentive, and the food came out in about 10-15 minutes, which I appreciated. The restaurant itself is a small, quaint place located in downtown Rock Hill across from the public library. I didn't have trouble parking, but it was around 12:30 on a Wednesday and the lot and nearby street parking were both pretty full, so I could see it being tighter during busier times. I also noticed this location used to be called Sweet Tea back around 2020 when they served chicken and waffles, so it was interesting to see how the space has changed. The menu overall isn't very large, and since I mainly came for the cheesesteak and it didn't meet my expectations, I don't see myself returning. In my personal opinion, Cheat's Cheesesteak Parlor still has the best cheesesteak in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. I really wanted to love this place, but based on this visit, it just didn't deliver for me.

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    Blue Smokehouse & Bar - Pulled pork sandwich

    Blue Smokehouse & Bar

    4.2(191 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    This is for the food truck…read more My gawd. Y'all made me happy. I stopped by during the Strawberry Festival. I honestly had low expectations. I'm a Midwesterner and this vinegar que isn't up to par with with our sweet smokey taste buds. Not to mention we do brisket and not pulled pork. We'll I got a Brisket Sammich and Mac. The ladies suggested I try the Strawberry or Honey Peach sauce. The WHAT???? In all of my years i have never! I rolled my eyes and went to play on my phone. Then I was called. The Sammich was piled high with 4 slices of brisket. Not chopped, no picked apart, no skimpy but thick, hang over the edge moist, seasoned brisket. I took a nibble a said "ohhhh". I like it. That made me grab some sauce. I mean absolutely tiny bit on the side just to see. I tasted the Strawberry and was elated. Its freakn delicious. The strawberry plays so well with the heat and a hint of sweet. The peach was freakn fire. I had to come back and grab 2 Oz of each. I thought it couldn't get any better till I bit into the Mac. It was creamy, seasoned, and cheese; not over cooked either. Baby I knew I was driving to Fort Mill to get me a plate. I'll be down y'all

    No matter how you slice it, this place hits the note! It was…read morethe last regular season Panther game and the consensus pick among the fam was Blue Smokehouse. Why? Great wings, ribs, burnt ends brisket, collards and bbq beans. It's always nice when your Grands greet you at the door, grab the food and start watching the game, haha!

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    The cook who picked up my food from the floor and placed it back in my To go box!

    Blue Smokehouse & Bar - Nachos!   Tortilla chips layered with your choice of meat, queso, lettuce, pico, pickled jalapenos and sour cream. (Pic-Smoked Beef Brisket)

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    Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

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    I've been to this and other Bad Daddy's so many times I cannot believe I've never written a review…read more The restaurant is pretty much a "restaurant in a sports bar" setting. In earlier visits I always gotten a burger and my wife, a burger or a salad of some type. There are many burger varieties on the menu or you can "create your own" using a provided list of available ingredients and toppings. They have also introduced a "smash burgerI". I much prefer a big hunk of meat rare or medium rare which you cannot achieve when you order smash burgers. What ever I've ordered in the past was cooked perfectly and tasted great (which is why I keep coming back when in a Bad Daddy's market). For the last few visits, I've gravitated to "Kim's Honey Chicken" which is a wonderfully flavored spiced honey and jalapeño ranch sandwich. Probably my favorite chicken sandwich anywhere except for when I'm in Nashville. My wife has enjoyed the perfectly cooked burgers but has lately done the "build your own" salad". Much like the burgers, there is a list of things you would expect and a lot that you wouldn't expect to choose from when ordering as salad. Service is always great as well.

    It was definitively a BAD burger - tasted like a defrosted burger from the supermarket. The sweet…read morepotato fries were undercooked. The hand cut fries were good. Wouldn't try again

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