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    Uncle Shug's BBQ Place

    4.1 (20 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mike W.

    My friend and I stopped here for some early dinner on our way from Savannah to Statesboro via the back roads and it did not disappoint for local, simple, but very good BBQ. I had the pork plate and he the BBQ chicken--a huge serving at that of chicken! His side was BBQ baked beans and mine mac 'n' cheese--both also very good, as was the many-layered caramel cake from a bakery up in Portal which they sell here. Service was extremely friendly and prompt as well--I went in the bathroom to wash my hands and by the time I stepped back out our food was ready and up for us. Good iced tea as well. Really, no complaints. I've had probably better BBQ if we wish to get really picky and have been to places with a better variety, but all that said, the food here was great. The "SS" ("sweet sauce" I guess, though not so sweet) was of the two BBQ sauces which come with it the best though both were good.

    Chopped bbq and one shrimp that I shared with my husband.
    Jeanie B.

    Stopped for lunch at Uncle Shug's bbq. Good home town bbq joint. My husband got the chopped pork plate and I got the fried shrimp. The shrimp comes in fresh and is cleaned and breaded. Batter was light and crumbly. We also bought 15 layer cake and it was good too. Baked by a local bakery. A solid meal in a restaurant that seemed to have lots of local customers. Clean basic bbq joint, sweet tea and friendly staff.

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    Basic small town BBQ, limited menu, take the ride into Statesboro and go try Vandys BBQ.

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    We love Uncle Shug's family dinners. Great value for the money. We love the chicken fingers and the BBQ.

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    BBQ tastes great and the sweet tea is just right ! They have a variety of sauces to choose from.Fast and courteous service

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    4.5(90 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    Traveling home after a Florida weekend we got off the craziness that can be I-95 and happened upon…read moreSally May's while driving the back roads. It's a small and super clean. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The gals working at the counter were very friendly. My daughter ordered a catfish po-boy and I got a dinner portion of their Lo Country boil. I should have had the lunch portion as I ended up taking half of it home. The lo country boil was the classic shrimp, sausage, red potatoes and corn. It was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of kick. The cocktail sauce served with it had a perfect amount of horseradish. We also shared an order of "firecracker" shrimp. So tasty. My daughter reports her sandwich was tasty if a bit bready. The portion of catfish on the sandwich was plentiful. Sally Mae's is just off the interstate and worth seeking out if you are in the area.

    Mediocre at best. I was excited to try this place because of the good reviews. First of all, the…read morefood came out and it was cold, so not a great start. Not even warm but cold. The mac and cheese was fine but not great, the brunswick stew was watery, and the banana pudding was super liquidy and tasted like sunscreen (my husband said soap lol). It was also mostly whipped cream somehow. The hickory bbq sauce was great, the hush puppies were fine with the cinnamon butter, and the cornbread was really good. The portions are also TINY for the price. Staff was nice but we will not be back.

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    4.5(202 reviews)
    39.5 mi
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    Lovely place! The tomato soup was super creamy and warm, which was lovely in the chilly weather…read more The picture doesn't do the grilled cheese justice - it looks greasy in the picture but it was wonderful. The cheese was smooth, not oily, and the bread was perfectly toasted. Not pictured is the "pot of gold" iced coffee, which was a vanilla and toffee nut flavor with sprinkles on top. The flavor wasn't nutty, which I enjoyed. If you like sweet coffees, this is a great option! (It is close to St Patrick's Day so may only be a special) The lady taking orders was super nice and friendly and made sure that we knew exactly what we were ordering.

    Left disappointed after a $65 breakfast. I was a little surprised when the food came out in takeout…read moreboxes with them offering a brunch menu. Below is a breakdown of what we had, rated by the family member who ordered it. - Small Lavender Latte (4 stars): Nice floral taste with a hint of honey sweetness. Slight bitter aftertaste. - Large Caramel Latte (5 stars): Husband liked it. I thought it was a little bitter. - Avocado Toast (2.5 stars): bread was the best part. Tomatoes tasted canned. - Chocolate Croissant (2 stars): Dry and cold even though requested heating. - Almond Croissant (3 stars) - Scramble Bowl (5 stars): Clear winner here. This was the best thing. - French Toast Bagel (3.5 stars)

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    3.9(120 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    The food is more or less what you would expect. The service is questionable. When the waitress…read morestarts to suggest changes to your order, ie, salad instead of fries, more chips & salsa - they should also tell you that there is a charge for it. I had a mushroom cheese quesadillas & it came with chips & salsa. Since the person I was with was also eating the chips & salsa I asked for more. No problem until we got the bill. The "suggestions" cost extra, and we were charged for the additional chips and salsa. If that's their policy okay, but please let the diners know ahead of time. Also, my quesadilla consisted of 3 pieces. Every other place I've ordered one there were 6 pieces & I took 3 home for the next day. Also, I'm considered tiny - 4'11", about 108# & 3 pieces was not enough food.

    Drove past this place many times the past few years during visits back to GSU. Looked more like a…read moretypical college student hangout so opted to not stop in. Most recent trip a lady at the GSU football game recommended it. Me and my two alumni buds opted to check out. It has a decent outdoor area and an interior that reminds me of Taco Mac. Atmosphere was good and our server was great. The Buffalo chicken artichoke dip with points was the only thing I enjoyed food-wise. The fried green tomatoes weren't really seasoned and the tequila lime chicken sammie wasn't anything to write about. Ordinary. I guess if you're a college student, this place will suffice for price, food proportions and atmosphere. I do like it's not a chain and always want to support local. Average, however. Maybe I need to try a different menu item ...

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