Some of the best brisket in the Upstate. They also have excellent sides and pulled pork. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Highway 81 location is very nice overall for a BBQ restaurant. read more

The plus to this location seems to be free pork rind snacks we've never been offered at the Pendelton location. However, the server who offered them took our ticket and ghosted us completely. Never even saw again anywhere. A half hour after we sat down another server showed up with our food, which they somehow messed up. My friend ordered the kids pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw and a banana pudding. They brought the coleslaw ON the sandwich instead of a side of coleslaw. Explained it to waitress number 2 who took the sandwich back to get it corrected and bring us some pork rinds. A couple mins later reappeared with pork rinds and a kids pulled pork sandwich with the coleslaw on the side - like a 1 oz bbq sauce size plastic cup of coleslaw, not a side order of coleslaw. My friend just shook her head and let it ride because now it was almost 45 mins after we sat down. Our receipt wasn't itemized so we couldn't even check to see what we were charged for. The bbq is still great at this location, but the service was not last night. read more

Pretty good food. I have always thought it was a little over priced. I realize that the same canbe said for most BBQ places.

Super cute decor and vibes, love the strong lighting. Service was really attentive and food came out quickly, even on a busy Friday night. Food was 10/10. Sauces were delicious. If you're in the area, don't miss this place! read more

The Smokin Pig - Pulled pork & brisket plate w/ green beans and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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I've been eating (take out) from this store since moving here and it has become hit or miss. Most often, lately miss. I ordered a pound of "chopped" brisket, half rack of ribs and quart of slaw. Also vinegar sauce. Didn't check the order before leaving. My mistake. The brisket was sliced not chopped ( this happens more often) and they had regular sauce and not the vinegar sauce. The brisket was over cooked, dry and needed sauce. Ribs were dry as well and disappointing. The slaw was great though. It's the little things that make the difference and I'll pass on this place. It's worth the drive to Greenville for Lewis BBQ. read more

Fuckin awesome bbq! I got the combo platter and I have to say all of it was delicious and top notch grub. read more

The food is excellent always hot and delicious the service is also excellent friendly and quick

Everything was excellent. The food and service. One of the best barbecue houses I've been too

Great food! Gets very busy very quick, for obvious reasons. Tons of sides available, can't go wrong with any of them. read more

Camping over at Sadler Creek State Park and went into town for some food. Well, the food here was a Solid 10. Husband and I shared the brisket and glazed rib plate with coleslaw (mayo based) and fried okra, and the 4 side plate with Mac n cheese, grits, seasonal broccoli salad, and seasonal strawberry cobbler. We wanted a taste of everything. The brisket was sliced thick with a generous fat cap (could have been removed but not a deal breaker). Son had the jr brisket sandwich and fries which he thoroughly enjoyed. Daughter had the chopped chicken sandwich and fries - she didn't like it but I think her expectations were off; we topped the chicken off with some sauce and it was delightful! Service 10; our server was friendly and interactive made us feel at home. Ambiance 9. Space is rustic and spacious. There's a nice outside space for eating, corn hole, and good for the kids to hang. You can smell the smoker the moment you open your car door. The only complaint was the bathroom had single ply TP. We would definitely return. read more

Food and service is always awesome! Go to for BBQ! Just wish they were open more days.

This place is very spacious. It's a stand alone building with plenty of parking space. It's designed like a barn house inside. With string lights as their main form of lighting. It's nicely done shabby and chic feel. The ceiling looks like it could be an event space. You order at the counter and they serve you at the table. They have two different barbecue sauces, a mustard base and a sweet base barbecue. That's already at your table. You can ask for their flavored vinegar sauce (which is actually very well seasoned) or their extra spicy sauce from the waiter. I enjoyed the spicy barbecue sauce and the vinegar the most. Staff is very friendly and nice. I got the combo platter with ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. With that it comes with two sides and rolls. The brisket was cooked perfectly it was very tender, but held together well. The mac & cheese was very creamy just the way I like it. French fries were lightly seasoned and crispy. Overall, pretty good barbecue place to come try. They have multiple locations as well. read more

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Love that barbecue! Great sides, too!Additional indoor and outdoor seating are a plus.

The food was amazing. The service was outstanding always have my drinks topped off, hardly knew she was there. Great environment for family and friends.. read more

Really cool space and excellent food! Large parking lot! You order at counter and then they bring you your meal. No booze but Soft drinks and tea sold. read more

The Smokin Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Jamie is fantastic. Awesome service! As a BBQ "snob" (as my husband says) this place knocked it out of the park. The pork rinds are crunchy and flavorful. The brisket fell apart. The pulled pork had a great bark. The chopped chicken was phenomenal. Our favorite sauces were the vinegar and hot. Overall, if you're in the area, try this quaint little place out! read more

The Smokin Pig - Chopped chicken sandwich, brisket, pulled pork, macaroni & cheese, loaded potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

The food is excellent! The ribs are fall off the bone tender and so flavorful! The Burgos is the best I've ever had! Loaded tater casserole, ohhh yum ! Homemade banana pudding. We vacation up here in Anderson ,SC every August. This is always our 1st place to eat every year! read more

Occasionally, I like their barbecue and or ribs. It's not a place that I frequent because I don't eat a lot of red meat.

OH.MY.LAWD. My partner and I decided to do a South Carolina road trip and the Anderson/Greenville area was our first stop. I honestly never gave SC much thought for some reason and do I feel stupid. The bbq I had in SC was next level. I've had plenty of BBQ in my life in many places (FL, GA, AL, TX, NC, TN to name some) and I seriously think SC has the best BBQ... Smokin Pigs was sincerely delicious and I am grateful I was in the area on a day it was open. That is the biggest problem with traveling in the state, trying to get to the BBQ places you want when they are open! This place set the bar HIGH. Everything was delicious even the sides. So many sauces. So many yums. They bring pork rinds to the table when you sit down! It's an order at the counter and they bring your food place. Food comes out quick. I wish I could go back now... The brisket and ribs were DIVINE! Texas, this brisket is looking at you. The pork was good but not the shining star. All of the sides were good, that never happens! My mouth is watering read more

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What a find! This is the first good barbecue restaurant that I have tried since I have moved to South Carolina! My Husband and I both had the PBR but this dish is so big you can easily share it with another person ! The strawberry cobbler was also amazing Definitely worth the trip to Anderson to try this place highly recommend ! read more

From California and stopped in here- Clean Friendly Food was amazing and I ate too much Chicken/brisket combo-Brisket my favorite Husband-pulled pork and Mac and cheese Potato Salad- The soup. I forgot the name of it. Okra Chicharrones-appetizer complimentary read more

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Really good food, but there is no atmosphere. The service is always present and is incredibly helpful and nice. My only complaints are the high prices and the low selection. There is a medium selection, but if you are trying to save money, this isn't the place for that. Barbecue generally is pretty pricey, so I understand. I recommend coming here for some good food and good service. read more

Ribs were off the chart bomb.com! Friendly staff! Sweet potato casserole, greens, loaded mashed potato casserole (to die for), and gooey Mac n cheese were all delicious read more

The Smokin Pig - a man sitting at a table with a plate of food - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Normally we have a great experience but the last 2 times we've been there they've been out of pork rinds and for some reason they quit making the chocolate cobbler! The service is great ! We usually get Jaime or Julian and they do an awesome job!! read more

Service was great. Staff was super friendly, and fun! The food.... Baby backs were kissed just right with smoke, and seasoning. Baked beans sweet and not over cooked. Brunswick stew was a little spicy for my palate, but not enough to erase a star rating. If I can smell a bbq place from a quarter of a mile away while on the highway, that's a good indication of real Q. read more

The Smokin Pig - Baby backs, baked beans, Brunswick stew, peach cobbler, dinner roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Love the brisket. Excellent to order chop Bbq and take home Also issue was on take out ask for a paper plate and wanted to charge extra, we were moving, on a 70 dollar order. Not cool read more

Amazing food- taste was perfect (not too salty) and the price is surprisingly affordable! Crew were very nice, Excellent service! Ambiance is nice too! read more

If you want to have a full and satisfying lunch, come to The Smoking Pig. It's my favorite BBQ place in South Carolina. It's pricey but for the taste and the service, it's worth it! I always get the half chicken/half brisket plate because it's a tad bit cheaper. I got the sweet potato fries with a drizzle of honey and powder sugar. Oh my lanta! I ate all of them! They were so good! You definitely need to try them with the honey and powder sugar! I also got the coleslaw! Their sides never disappoint. I would probably just go to The Smoking Pig to get a dinner of sides! If you need some good BBQ in your life, you got to try The Smoking Pig! read more

The Smokin Pig - Chicken and brisket with sweet potato fries (with honey and powered sugar) and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Restaurant offers excellent and friendly service, and the personalities of the staff match the country-style ambiance. Whilst the temperature of the food is not always consistent with every visit, the flavor of the dishes served is unlike anything else in the area, and consists of a splendid sensation with every bite. Pricing is fair although it may seem high, and main courses such as the bbq chicken are excellently paired with sides such as the macaroni and cheese, or Brunswick stew. read more

Great bbq and super nice staff! Was able to joke around with them and fill up on excellent chicken and brisket. The berry cobbler was amazing! read more

Food is sometimes good and sometimes not good. Doesn't seem to be consistent. 2 weeks ago ate there and everything was amazing. Ate there this week and the meat was fatty, greasy and not so fresh. Fries were old, stale and cold. It's also extremely annoying that they are only open 3 days a week. read more

This barbecue restaurant is a Carolina Barbecue must try! There's nothing quite like down home southern cooking. The food experience began with a menu that encompassed all of the southern delicacies one can desire. I ordered the Brisket Platter which came with a nice slaw, fried okra, and a roll. The brisket was tender and the sides were seasoned with many layers of flavor and spices. The seasonal strawberry cobbler was buttery, with a decadent crust overlayed with savory in season strawberries. Treat yourself! read more

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Great food at this place. Stopped in on a visit to the area and was pleasantly surprised. Very good service from the staff. We were able to order and sit quickly with a polite, and helpful server for our table. Food was very good and the venue was extremely clean and accommodating. Very chill ambiance and very comfortable. Will definitely be back. Brisket was very good along with the pulled pork. My favorite sauces were the vinegar sauce and the hot sauce which is brought to your table if needed. Special cobbler of the day was strawberry with ice cream and it was amazing. read more

You want excellent bbq every single time? This is the place for you! It is by far, the best bbq brisket and chicken I've ever had! This is the 2nd and newest branch for Smoking Pig in Anderson. It is located conveniently on the 81. The interior decor is very modern and beautiful. I'm visiting from Arizona at the moment and I made sure we try the new location before we leave. We ordered the usual, the brisket and chicken combo. I chose the jalapeño, cheese grits on the side, as well as coleslaw and ordered sweet tea. I cannot begin to explain how good the food is. I said it before and I'm gonna say it again, the food is melt in your mouth good. How do they get everything to be so tender and taste so good every time is beyond me. Every bite is just amazing! The grits? My oh my! It's heaven in a cup. Arizona, please up your game and learn how to make proper grits, please! The sweet tea is just the right amount of sweet, not, I'm gonna get diabetes sweet! Another thing they have perfected here in the South! All the sauces are made in house. They complement the food really well. They should consider selling them to be honest. They're really good! The restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only, that's how good they are. If you get here past 5:00pm on a Friday night, be prepared to wait, for quite a bit of time. We were lucky to get here at 4:30pm today. We saw the people pour in after that and the restaurant filled up very quickly. Their bathrooms are super clean, they are gender neutral and they have a changer in one of them. Can't wait to visit ya'll again! Thank you for the great food and service!! read more

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We drive 80miles (one way) to come here.....about over other month or so. Definitely great food and good atmosphere.

On a drive from Annapolis to Marietta we stopped for lunch for a taste of Carolina BBQ. The location appears to be new and has adorable farmhouse-style decor, we opted to eat outside because we were traveling with pups, there were benches around a fire pit that worked, but no true outdoor seating. I ordered the chopped pork sandwich with vinegar and sweet potato fries, hubs ordered a brisket platter with mustard sauce, sweet potato crunch and banana pudding as sides. Overall we were both pleased, the Smokey flavor is great in both meats. The brisket was obviously the more moist cut but was still a little dry. The mustard bbq sauce was right up his alley and he was super pleased with the taste. My chopped pork was dry and I think that the vinegar was missed-- I grabbed more and it made all of the difference (they also may not want to overdo it, which I appreciate-- I could drink vinegar, so I prefer a heavier portion of sauce). The sweet potato crunch was ultimately a sweet potato mash, sweet and tasty. The banana pudding was incredible: super light and sweet it had almost a whipped consistency (rather than a dense pudding) it was incredible and I'm positive it was my husband's favorite part of his meal. I can't say enough good things about the sweet potato fries, they were exceptional. I have a major sweet tooth and these could have been dessert-- thinner slices and a little mushy inside these fries appeared to be doused in honey (tasted like clover honey?) and powdered sugar: they were more like a sibling to funnel cake and a distant cousin to the French fry. Not the best BBQ that I've had but definitely a good showing and would recommend a visit to this sweet southern stop. read more

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Our son wanted bbq for late lunch/early dinner after his commencement. Our food was delish and I don't know who made the banana pudding but it was totally awesome!!! Our servers were exceptionally great. This is definitely a must visit if you are in Clemson, SC. I ordered the ribs w/sauce. The sweet bbq sauce was bangin!!! When you walk into the facility there are a lot of games. Putt, put golf; corn hole, bocci ball, bar and open area for the kids read more

The barbecue is great loved the potato casserole. The order system is a hot mess - could be so much easier if menus were available while you wait for a table and orders placed? read more

Went here on a recent visit, it was a pleasant experience and I would recommend if you are in the mood for Barb-que and are down in the Anderson area. The set up is unique though kind of like a cafeteria style and they serve homade pork rinds at the table pre meal. I am from NC and like our BBQ better but this place is good. read more

This place is phenomenal. Food is amazing. Makes you feel REALLY southern. If you want good barbecue come here.