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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    My husband and the owner, Chet. (I hope that's correct).

    The food is delicious. The ribs are yummy which you can get it sauced or dry rub. Love the Brisket too. The fries were extra good this time. The owners and the staff is great. Got our food quickly. This is the first restaurant that we go to when we visit Anderson, SC. It's nice and comfortable. They even have a room that you could have a small get together. And, you don't even have to clear your table, they do it for you. They do take-out. You can call their restaurant and order your food. Eating there is a treat as well. They do have a Facebook page as well. How can you not love good food, great atmosphere and a very nice staff?

    Rib and Brisket Combo.

    Place was clean. Service was prompt and friendly. It is set up in a plaza. I ordered the ribs and brisket combo. Meat was very tender. Smokiness was a little weak for my taste. I ordered fried okra and collard greens for sides. The greens were very bland (not salt, vinegar, or even a ham taste). The okra was good. I opted for their dry rub. One can really taste brown sugar in the rub. No saltiness or spice to it. Definitely a sweet profile. Their selection of sauces is very diverse. Gave it 3 stars based on none of foods leaving with the impression of "I have to go back here to have the (insert food here) again".

    Nina C.

    Stopped here for a quick lunch. Lady at the counter was really nice and helpful. Hubby got 2 meat combo with 2 sides. I got the pulled pork quesadilla with extra pico and a side of sriracha aioli. I really enjoyed my quesadilla, it had good flavor, good filling and was great with the fresh pico de gallo. The brisket was just OK, a bit salty and meat kind of broke apart too much. But he enjoyed the sides and pulled pork. We really liked the vinegar and mustard bbq sauce. Overall it was a pretty good place in Anderson.

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    Jerimiah F.

    Off the road a bit gem. We waited in line to find out they completely ran out of brisket was a bummer. The staff were absolutely delightful and sincere with their apology for running out so early. We decided to get a couple bbq sandwiches w fries. The food came out quick and was tasty. I prefer my bbq sandwiches with slaw and the places I usually go come that way by default. Next time here I will have to ask. The bbq vinegar they have is on the sweet side. My personal preference is for a spicier type vinegar. The restaurant was clean and well lit with staff checking on us regularly. Overall a good experience. I'd come back again.

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    John C.

    Burnt End Brisket Tacos are amazing! Service was excellent, and the restaurant was very clean.

    Chopped Chicken and Brisket & Chicken Combo
    Velvet S.

    Where do I start! It is 5/5 stars even though it was more like 10/5 it was amazing! The brisket was nice and tender with amazing flavor! Ribs were done to perfection, nice little tug but fall off the bone! Chicken was delicious! Sides executed perfectly, fried okra, potato salad, fries and Cole slaw all done wonderful! Sausage biscuits and gravy were great, there is an extra something that puts it over the top to perfection! The brisket Rueben was awesome. Nachos too!!! Portions were awesome and large. The price point was on par with the food and portions! If you are looking for an awesome BBQ joint this place is for you!!! Service was excellent we throughly enjoyed talking to all the employees!!! It was an awesome outdoor dining experience they also have indoor.

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    Thanks Jennifer! We're looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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    Great service and delicious food. My favorite is the stuffed baked potato. We drive all the way from Hartwell just to eat here.

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    Thank you, Ann! We so appreciate out "out of town" regulars!

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    Thanks, Dorothy! We look forward to serving you again soon.

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    Thank you, Randy, for your review and 5-star rating!

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    Brisket was over Smokey . Wife didn't like brisket Ruben . Mac and cheese needs help. Just Mid at best for what we tried.

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    Everything was fantastic ! Ribs brisket & pulled pork delicious! Potato salad was homemade. We'll be back when passing through

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    Thank you, Benjamin! We appreciate your review and 5-star rating!

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    Time to bump 'em up... they deserve it. Never a bad meal, super nice staff... they are great! Go there now!

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    Fork Grove Barbecue

    4.7(52 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    We came in about 6:30 on a Friday night. We ended up waiting in line for about 20 minutes. The…read moreline was out the door when we got there so don't be intimidated by that. You order at the counter and they prepare your food as you are on the other side of the glass. There is one person that does the meat and then the tray gets passed to the next person who gets your sides for you. Then you move to the register where you give your drink order and pay your tab. You are given the option to pay with a card or get a discount for cash. You get your drinks and find a table. As busy as they were, we wondered if we would be able to find a table. There were plenty of they also have some tables outside but it was super hot. I had the pulled pork plate and my son and husband both had the chopped brisket. The pork was good but the brisket was amazing. Brisket is amazing when done right and this was done very right. Full of flavor and moist and juicy. AMAZING. You have three different sauces you can try. They are at the tables. Hot, regular and mustard based. All had great flavor and the hot wasn't real hot. As sides we had the Brunswick stew, Mac and Cheese and cheesy hash browns. The Brunswick stew is less chunky and more fine. The flavor was good. The Mac and cheese was very creamy in a white cheese sauce. It was really good. The hash browns were full of flavor. I would definitely order the Mac and cheese and hashbrowns again but probably would skip the Brunswick stew. Not that it wasn't good. I would just try other menu items first. Just FYI. No alcohol. But you're coming here for the food. You won't even miss having an adult beverage. The tea is freshly brewed and all you need. All three of us left stuffed. I took half of my meal home with me. They definitely give you plenty to eat. We shared a banana pudding at the end because my son wanted to try it. It was very rich and creamy. Not sure if it is available every day because the menu just offers a dessert of the day. Two of us shared it and there was plenty to share. Of course, this was after we each had already eaten our dinners. And we're already stuffed. But the person at the table behind us was raving about how good it was so we couldn't resist. The employees were friendly and they kept the line moving. There were two kind ladies out in the dining area refilling drinks and making sure tables were cleaned as soon as people left. This is the kind of food you dream about after you've been there. So very good. We will definitely be back soon.

    Don't really understand the hype for this place. Brought out of town friends to FGB for an early…read more6:00pm dinner on a Saturday. They were already out of couple of meats & several sides. Collard greens & Mac n cheese are excellent and portions are huge. I witnessed most guests leaving with to-go boxes. Wish there was an option for less food at reduced prices. $30 for food/drink/gratuities per person. I find it rather expensive. However.... waitstaff were excellent & friendly!!

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    The Smokin Pig

    4.6(493 reviews)
    7.3 mi
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    If you're looking for the BBQ dive style restaurant shack then this is your place. Walking up I…read morecould tell this was going to be a fun place but it also had amazing BBQ. There is so much space in the front with cornhole boards or just to hang out. When we walked In I could tell this was going to be amazing BBQ. Writing on the walls and chairs, menus board hanging on the wall and daily specials written on chalk boards. Or orders were quickly taken by a very efficient hostess the. We grabbed a seat. I ordered brisket and pork with collards and cobbler. My wife ordered the same with the grits and my son had the side of Mac and cheese with his brisket. The brisket slices were think and it was really well cooked. The pork was awesome but the sides were out of this world. Every single one of them was perfect. There were four BBQ sauces to choose from, Eastern NC style, hot, mild and mustard. I am not a huge fan of mustard BBQ (I'm from NC, IYKYK) but I'll say this was the best I had. The hot was my favorite and it had just the right amount of heat. For those that may be concerned about the description of the writing on the walls and divey spot don't be. The place was clean and very nice. The health rating was great and it was a really nice place.

    The ambience is so cute ! They have a lot of outdoor activities , the service was fast, you order…read morefirst and then sit down. Our server was super friendly! Everything was delicious! Even my kids who are picky eaters ate! My favorite sides were the jalapeno cheddar grits and loaded potato casserole. The ribs and brisket was super soft and well seasoned 11/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

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    Area waiting for order and can see menu.

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    Creekside Bar-Be-Que

    3.8(95 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    They never disappoint! Food is delicious, and portions are abundant. I always have issues choosing…read morewhich sides I want because they're all so good! The rib sauce is a must.

    Overall, the best BBQ in 3 states! I have literally planned vacations around BBQ restaurants in…read moreSC, NC, and GA. I felt pretty dumb when I found the best one right here in Anderson, SC! It isn't just that their BBQ Ribs, Pork, and Chicken are the best around, it is that they do everything else better as well! Ribs: dry or wet, they are spectacular. I prefer the dry just because they aren't as messy and let the flavor of the meat shine, but found the wet ribs freeze and thaw better (and still were some of the best ribs ever!). Chopped Pork: so flavorful and juicy. No sauce needed. Brunswick Stew: the best I've ever had. I drank a quart of it straight from the styrofoam cup. That's why I bought 2 quarts... I bought this entire meal to go, froze the leftovers for 2 weeks, thawed them, and just had a BBQ feast that noone else could touch! Now, on to the appetizers - their potato crisps, nacho chips, and cheese sticks are ridiculous. The portions are over-the-top, and they taste better than anywhere else. Italian and Mexican restaurants have nothing on these! Then you get to the fish and shrimp. Surely a BBQ restaurant can't do seafood well, right? Sadly for the local seafood places...Creekside does it better again! You will never have a tastier piece of fried catfish or shrimp than right here. And that is coming from me after a 20 minute drive home - if I ate it at the restaurant, I'm not sure I could stand it. Everything I've gotten at Creekside has been well above my expectations, no matter how many times I go. This includes their great customer service, as well. I will admit, I've never tried any dessert or anything "green" here, as the BBQ, sides, and seafood are just so good I don't want to waste room on sweets or veggies. If I want a dessert, I'll pour a little bit of their sweet BBQ sauce on a piece of brisket, and the Brunswick Stew has tomatoes, corn, and onions - all the veggies I'll ever need! Seriously though, every other BBQ restaurant I go to makes me wish I had just gone to Creekside instead - you won't find better, I guarantee!

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