Find local, authentic South Carolina barbecue near you in Columbia, SC. If you’re looking for the best BBQ restaurants in the Soda City, this is the place to start.

The Columbia region sits at the heart of South Carolina’s famous barbecue tradition, proudly showcasing mustard-based sauces that set it apart from other regional styles. Known affectionately as the “Midlands style,” barbecue in this area is distinguished by slow-smoked pulled pork generously dressed in tangy, mustard-based sauces.

Accompanying these rich flavors are local specialties like savory BBQ hash served over rice, wood-smoked ribs with a signature bark, and Southern classics like catfish stew and even some fried chicken to complete the plate. Whether you’re a local looking for comfort food or a visitor eager to taste authentic South Carolina barbecue, you’ll find diverse barbecue experiences among the restaurants in Columbia and its surrounding towns. Look for your next favorite local BBQ restaurant below.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Columbia-area directory is a great way to explore what the Capitol City has to offer, if you want to quickly search for the barbecue joints near you in Columbia, jump over to our SC BBQ Trail map.

It will show you all the places in your vicinity, and you can filter results to show just local restaurants that are True Cue certified or the ones that serve hash, or those that serve whole hog BBQ, etc. Whatever you want, our online map can help you find it in Columbia-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.

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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