Find Florence Barbecue Restaurants Near You
Florence Barbecue at a Glance
Looking for barbecue around Florence, SC? This directory brings together restaurants in Florence and nearby Pee Dee communities so you can see the area's barbecue options in one place.
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Our guide to the best BBQ in Florence, SC highlights the restaurants we recommend most and explains what each does well, so you can choose the place that fits what you’re looking for.
Florence is a gateway to the Pee Dee, where barbecue has long been associated with pork, vinegar-pepper sauces, hash and rice, and whole-hog traditions. Today's Florence-area restaurants cover a broader range as well, with menus that may include ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, and other smoked meats. Regional favorites such as chicken bog and red gravy also help give the area's food culture its own sense of place.
This directory includes restaurants in Florence as well as communities across the surrounding Pee Dee, including places such as Darlington, Hartsville, Lake City, Olanta, and others. Scroll down to browse the listings.
Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map
While this directory is useful for browsing Florence-area restaurants, our SC BBQ Trail map is the better tool when you want to see what's closest to you.
The map lets you filter restaurants by features such as True ’Cue certification, hash, whole hog barbecue, and more. If you want to explore beyond the Florence area, start with our South Carolina BBQ directory to browse restaurants by city and town.
Florence
Darlington
Effingham
Hartsville
Lake City
Latta
Olanta
Scranton
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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