Bobby’s BBQ
1301 N. Main St., Fountain Inn EatBobbys.com
A locally owned restaurant that’s nationally recognized for award-winning barbecue and made-from-scratch sides. The meat is smoked using 100% oak wood and Bobby’s all-natural blend seasoning.
Bucky’s BBQ
1700 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville / 2010 Perimeter Rd., Greenville / 103 N. Main St., Fountain Inn BuckysBBQ.com
Meats are rubbed with special spices and smoked daily in the pit room of their Roper Mountain location. Popular sides include mac & cheese, sweet potato crunch, and coleslaw.
Henry’s Smokehouse
240 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville / 123 N. Main St., Simpsonville HenrysSmokehouse.com
At this local favorite, the meat is cooked in their pit over hickory logs. Their signature sauces enhance the tender, smoky pork and chicken. The “Hog Hauler” food truck is available for off-site catering.
Home Team BBQ
815 Laurens Rd. at Holland Park, Greenville HomeTeamBBQ.com
Here multiregional barbecue is paired with Southern comfort food. Order “The Board” to get a family-style serving of wings, sausage, pulled pork, and turkey–plus sides.
Lewis Barbecue
214 Rutherford St., Greenville LewisBarbecue.com
The Upstate can now savor the flavors of Pitmaster John Lewis’ Central Texas-style brisket and pulled pork. Don’t miss the sides like the bestselling Green Chile Corn Pudding.
Mac’s Speed Shop
2401 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville MacsSpeedShop.com
One of nine locations throughout the Carolinas, the downtown Greenville location is a go-to spot for BBQ, beer, and live music.
Mike & Jeff’s BBQ
2401 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville MikeAndJeffsBBQ.com
For two decades, this family-owned and operated joint has delivered the same quality, flavorful meat by always barbecuing each cut for 16 hours over an open flame.
Moe’s Original BBQ
109 W. Stone Ave., Suite B, Greenville MoesOriginalBBQ.com
A comfy, casual atmosphere that serves up Alabama-style barbecue along with traditional Southern sides.
Mutt’s BBQ
101 West Rd., Greer / 214 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin / 1030 Powdersville Rd., Easley MuttsBBQ.com
Serving Southern classics like pulled pork and chicken, ribs, and fried chicken. Food is served buffet style, so you can load up on all of your favorites.
The Pig
109 S. Main St., Mauldin ThePigBBQCatering.com
This Mauldin go-to spot has been serving up chopped pork sandwiches and plates, ribs, and all of the classic sides since 1986.
SBH BBQ
5021 Pelham Rd., Greenville / 21 S. Main St., Travelers Rest SBHBBQ.com
Owned and operated by an award-winning competitive BBQ team. The Judge’s Plate entree is a meat-lover’s dream with brisket, ribs, pork medallions, and a hot link.
Smoky Dreams BBQ
2131 Woodruff Road, Greenville SmokyDreamsBBQ.com
Winner of the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best BBQ Pork Sandwich in South Carolina. Don’t be fooled by the restaurant’s unassuming exterior.
Wholy Smoke Family Restaurant
447 W. Butler Rd., Mauldin WholySmokeMauldin.com
A Texas-inspired, Southern country-cooking eatery that has been getting rave reviews for its brisket, chicken, and wings since opening in 2020.
TAKE THE TOUR: The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour will clue you in on why the city is ranked a Top 10 BBQ City in America by Yahoo.com. Led by Greenville author and historian John Nolan, tour-goers will learn interesting facts about the city’s BBQ history and background on the restaurants and cooking techniques. Of course, the highlight is sampling the smoked meats and sides at beloved establishments like Bucky’s Bar-B-Q, Henry’s Smokehouse, and Mike & Jeff’s BBQ. Come hungry!
The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
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