Get out your napkins and knives: 5 SC BBQ restaurants you have to try in Columbia
You could get into a full-on hour debate about which region has the best barbecue, but if you’re from South Carolina, you know the answer.
The Palmetto State — our lovely home.
Pork reigns supreme in the state, but the most amazing part about South Carolina’s barbecue is the variety of sauces you can have with your BBQ.
The Midlands is known for having a mustard-based sauce, thanks to the region’s German influences.
If you’re looking to try some amazing South Carolina BBQ, hit one of these Midlands restaurants.
1. Little Pigs Barbecue
Why you should go: This BBQ buffet is another restaurant highly raved about both by customers and critics. Southern Living featured them as one of the best South Carolina barbecue joints and it wasn’t just the meat they praised. Apparently the restaurant’s sides, —including collard greens, hash and hush puppies — are also amazing.
2. Palmetto Pig
3. Doc’s Barbeque and Southern Buffet
Why you should go: TripAdvisors say this is the best place to go if you just want some good, home-cooked barbecue.
4. True BBQ
Why you should go: This family-owned restaurant drew enough attention to catch a few celebrities’ eyes. R&B singers Toni and Tamar Braxton brought their family to the joint. That could mean a few more celebs could pop up from time to time. Be sure to try the “pretty lady” and “sexy lady” sauce when you have a chance.
Honorable Mention
Okay, before you start to scream “Midwood isn’t South Carolina barbecue!” just hear us out.
This restaurant chain, located in both North Carolina and South Carolina, is still worth a visit even though it’s technically “Texas-styled” barbecue. Even former president Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made a visit to the chain’s Charlotte location.
This story was originally published October 29, 2018 at 2:02 PM.