Find authentic South Carolina barbecue near you in Aiken, SC. If you’re looking for the best BBQ restaurants in The City of Trees and its surrounding areas, this is a great place to start.

This charming Southern city, known for its equestrian culture and historic downtown, is also home to some of the best local BBQ restaurants in the region. Aiken’s barbecue scene features slow-smoked pulled pork, fall-off-the-bone ribs, juicy brisket, and flavorful South Carolina-style BBQ hash—a local favorite. Whether you prefer a mustard-based sauce common in the Midlands or a tangy vinegar-pepper blend, Aiken’s BBQ joints offer a delicious variety of flavors. With nearby towns like North Augusta, Warrenville, and Graniteville also serving up top-tier barbecue, you’ll find plenty of BBQ spots near you to satisfy your cravings. Explore our curated list below to discover the best local BBQ in Aiken and beyond.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Aiken directory is a great way to see what the local area has to offer, if you want to quickly find the barbecue joints near you in “Horse Country,” jump over to our SC BBQ Trail map. It will show you all the places in your vicinity and allow you to filter results to show just restaurants that are True Cue certified, or serve hash or whole hog BBQ, etc. Whatever you want, our online map can help you find it in Aiken-area communities. Finally, if you’re interested in what’s available in other locations around the Palmetto State, the best place to start is with our South Carolina BBQ directory.

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Additional Resources

• Download Official South Carolina BBQ Trail Map
• South Carolina: Birthplace of Barbecue
• Going Whole Hog – SC BBQ Cookbook
• Explore SC BBQ Recipes

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