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

Greenwood may be known for its small-town charm and scenic beauty, but it also holds its own when it comes to authentic South Carolina barbecue. Whether you’re craving slow-smoked pulled pork, a rack of tender ribs, or a plate of BBQ hash over rice, you’ll find plenty of local BBQ spots serving up classic Southern flavors. Greenwood’s barbecue scene blends influences from across the state, with some restaurants sticking to vinegar-based sauces while others serve up rich mustard or tomato-based varieties. From family-run smokehouses to hidden gems, no matter where you are in the Lakelands region—including towns like Ninety Six, Abbeville, and Hodges—you’ll be able to find something nearby to satisfy every BBQ craving. Check out the best BBQ restaurants near you in our curated list below.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Greenwood 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 “The Emerald City,” 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 Greenwood-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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