Find authentic South Carolina barbecue near you in Easley, SC. If you’re looking for the best BBQ restaurants around the Easley area, this is a great place to start.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Easley is a welcoming Upstate town where Southern traditions run deep—including a love for great barbecue. With a mix of classic South Carolina flavors and influences from nearby barbecue hubs, Easley’s local BBQ scene delivers everything from slow-smoked pulled pork and hickory-fired ribs to tender brisket and savory hash over rice.

Whether you prefer a tangy vinegar-based sauce, a bold mustard glaze, or a rich, smoky tomato-based blend, you won’t have to go far to find authentic barbecue near you. From family-run smokehouses to no-frills roadside joints, Easley and the surrounding area are home to pitmasters who take pride in their craft, slow-cooking meats over wood to create deep, smoky flavors.

Just a short drive from Greenville, Easley offers a small-town feel with easy access to some of the Upstate’s best barbecue. If you’re searching for local BBQ spots near you, check out our list of the top barbecue restaurants in Easley and beyond.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Conway directory is a great way to see what the local area has to offer, if you want to quickly find the barbecue joints around the Historic Rivertown, jump over to our SC BBQ Trail map. It will show you all the BBQ joints 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 Conway-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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