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

As a gateway to the Pee Dee region, Florence is home to some of the most authentic South Carolina barbecue traditions, featuring vinegar-pepper whole hog barbecue, slow-smoked ribs, and the beloved BBQ hash served over rice. Local BBQ restaurants in the Florence area take pride in their wood-smoked meats, offering everything from pulled pork and brisket to smoked chicken and sausage. And let’s not forget local specialties like red gravy and chicken bog. Don’t know what they are? Florence is the place to find out.

Whether you’re a local craving your favorite BBQ joint or just passing through and searching for BBQ restaurants near me, Florence and nearby towns like Darlington, Effingham, and even Lake City have plenty of options. Explore our directory below to find the best local barbecue spots in Florence and experience the true flavors of the Pee Dee.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Florence 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 “Flo-Town,” 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 Florence-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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