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BBQ Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Greenville
Ranked #3 for BBQ joints in Greenville
"beer butt chicken & pulled pork are my favs here :)"(3 Tips)
"Beef brisket and ribs were moist and delicious!!"(9 Tips)
"Best combo: Double Play with pulled pork & ribs."(8 Tips)
"Spinach casserole side sounded amazing and exceeded expectations :)"(2 Tips)
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Sarah BreaultApril 20, 2014Dog-friendly. The server brought out a dog bowl full of water, made Bella feel like she was included the whole time. Affordable too! Two lunch entrees, two drinks, one add-on salad and a dessert: $30.
Myles MillerMarch 25, 2015If you want a taste of some good meat options. Try the double or triple platter that comes with two sides. It will fill you up and gives you several options. Definitely try all 5 homemade sauces too.
Willie BeavJuly 29, 2016The pulled BBQ and brisket was so delicious. The service was extremely efficient and courteous. The total cost of the meal was inexpensive and affordable! Highly recommend!!
Dale WassumSeptember 8, 2012I'm still working my way through the menu, and so far it's ALL been good! You can't go wrong with the smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, or beer butt chicken!
Johnny MoralezAugust 12, 2016All of the bbq is delicious. Especially when you put on one of their delicious sauces. Let's not forget the fried okra too.
Matt LarsonMarch 29, 2013Okay, follow this exactly. west end nachos appetizer. combo 3 pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, with squash casserole and spinach casserole sides, jack daniels chocolate chip pecan pie.
Sandra PhillipsMarch 19, 2023My husband had salmon and okra, finished it in a flash.I had their burger with additions.Very pleased with how things were presented and how it all tasted.
Lynn MooreAugust 30, 2019The service at the bar is great - Stella is always very helpful and friendly. The food is very good with lots of good southern sides.
Jeremy WightMay 30, 2015Their Smoked Prime Rib is the best prime rib I've ever eaten. Squash casserole is legit side!
- Lisa FowlerFebruary 14, 2021Beef brisket and ribs were moist and delicious!! As was the cornbread starter and fried green tomatoes!!
- Matt KaliszewskiMay 13, 2016Pulled pork and ribs combo was excellent. Spinach casserole side sounded amazing and exceeded expectations :)
Ed EubanksJuly 22, 2015Tried the barbecue; it was very good. Nice beverage menu, as well, and pleasant outdoor seating.
FergsFebruary 12, 2017Very good. Bit of a wait on a Saturday night but a decent menu and reasonably priced. Take a combo.
Holly ScottOctober 9, 2011What a great place! Good regional food by the beautiful park. Outdoor seating and good prices! Plus, blues music to boot. Family friendly.
Jon MeltonFebruary 18, 2016They are known for their BBQ. The pulled pork is going to be the way to go. Mac n Cheese is incredible here!
Sallie WigginsAugust 9, 2013Love this place! Great BBQ...ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. A definite must in downtown Greenville!!
Great food, reasonably priced, and the portions are huge. Happy hour is great on the patio! Get the Mac & Cheese - you won't regret it!
Sandra EgenFebruary 2, 2013Me and my friends stop at your booth at Fall for Greenville it was amazing.I hope to visit the restaurant very soon.Keep up the great food.
Brian KimballApril 11, 2016The 14oz prime rib was so good! Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly.- Sandra PhillipsMarch 19, 2023This place was exceptional.Great food and friendly service.Went here on a day trip.Also close to the falls.
Gabriela PhillipsJanuary 8, 2017The mac and cheese and crab cakes were incredible! Definitely gonna come back here!!
- Stefan KnollerApril 20, 2016Best combo: Double Play with pulled pork & ribs. Really awesome Barbecue
Nathan DuvallApril 5, 2013Welcome to Smoke on the Water! Add the official Foursquare list: "Greenville, SC #4sqcities" for a compilation of all the cool sites & sounds in and around Greenville.
Tiffany LewisApril 14, 2014The meat was tender and flavorful and our appetizer of fried green tomatoes were good but all the sauces were spicy, the Mac n cheese was bland and the fried okra was nothing special.
Cathy S.December 13, 2010Great food & atmosphere. Fun place to go if you have out of town guests. Portions are huge and menu items are pleasantly affordable. Highly recommended!
Blasting this place. If you offer $3 Bloody Marys make sure you don't run out of the ingredients. Also be sure to let me order another drink for $3 and not $7.50
Wahid DennisJune 21, 2015Salmon was a bit under cooked but I am a well done kind of guy. Everything else was on point
Jessey A.November 21, 2012Cannot go wrong with the pimento cheese burger and potato cake, so delicious.
Pink BeeSeptember 10, 2011In the mood for comfort food, this is the place! Tuesday is 1/2 price WINE! Get the Mac & Cheese.
Amanda LeBlancMay 8, 2013The food and service is absolutely wonderful. Michelle is a wonderful waitress.
Matt DoscherMay 18, 2010Ribs were great... You've got to try them. And the Nachos were definitely interesting. I've never had any like that before
Atlanta Food Critic .comFebruary 2, 2011
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Hardwood smoked meats including Prime Rib, freshly ground burgers, & many more southern treats. Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 4-7pm.
Closed until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(864) 232-9091
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Best smokehouse in greenville... Price is good! Go.for the ribs and have the banana pudding as a side! It's just marvelous!"
leonardo deana - 6.8
"The pulled pork bbq, slaw and banana pudding is good. Not overwhelming portions but enough. Reasonably priced. Good flavor. Inside and outside seating. 4 TV'S"
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