About Our I-20 SC BBQ Restaurant Guide
Driving I-20 across South Carolina takes you from North Augusta through the Midlands and Columbia to Florence, with plenty of South Carolina barbecue within easy reach of the interstate. This guide organizes restaurants by exit so you can see what’s nearby as you travel.
We generally include barbecue restaurants in South Carolina within about 10 miles of I-20 and leave out national chains. Inclusion doesn’t necessarily mean a restaurant is a Destination BBQ recommendation; the goal is to give travelers a useful picture of the local barbecue options along the route.
At the top of each exit section, the highway-sign graphic shows the restaurant and its approximate distance in miles from the interstate. Below that, you’ll find photos along with listing information from the Destination BBQ restaurant directory, including current hours, location, contact details, and other useful information where available. Restaurant hours can change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm before making a special trip.
I-20 crosses areas historically associated with several of South Carolina’s barbecue sauce traditions, from heavier tomato-based sauces in the western part of the state through the mustard-sauce heartland and toward the vinegar-pepper tradition farther east. Those regional boundaries have never been absolute, but they help explain some of the barbecue traditions you may encounter along the route.
Distances are approximate: Use our map for directions to each restaurant.
Exit 1: North Augusta
Approximate one-way distance from Exit 1
BBQ Barn
10298 Atomic Road, North Augusta, SC 29841
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed 11 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8:30 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Southbound Smokehouse in North Augusta
1009 Center St., North Augusta, SC 29841
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 4:30 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–11 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
Patriots' Smokehouse
2006 ½ Martintown Rd., Clarks Hill, SC 29821
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 5: Edgefield / Johnston
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Freeman’s Bar-B-Que
1060 Sand Bar Ferry Rd., Beech Island, SC 29842
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Exit 11: Graniteville
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Bobby’s Bar-B-Q Buffet
1897 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Warrenville, SC 29851
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 22: Aiken
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Southbound Smokehouse in Aiken
222 The Alley SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 4:30 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–4 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
Headed to Aiken?
US 1 at Exit 22 is the direct I-20 route into Aiken. If barbecue is part of your stop, our guide to the best BBQ in Aiken, SC will help you narrow the choices in town and find several worthwhile stops nearby.
Exit 39: Pelion / Batesburg-Leesville
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Shealy’s Bar-B-Que
340 E. Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070
Hours: Mon–Tue 11 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 51: Longs Pond Road
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Granny & Papaw's Southern Kitchen & BBQ
2508 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29072
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
Exit 55: Swansea / Pelion / Lexington
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Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ on South Lake Dr
1010 S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Carolina Wings & Rib House
105 Northpoint Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ in Lexington
766 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Hours: Mon–Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Carolina Wings & Rib House
1767-E S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Heading into Columbia?
From here, I-20 starts crossing the Columbia area. If barbecue is part of your stop, our guide to the best BBQ in Columbia, SC will help you narrow the choices.
Exit 61: West Columbia / Lexington
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Hudson’s Smokehouse and Saloon
4952 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC 29072
Hours: Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–7:30 PM · Wed–Sat 10:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 10:30 AM–3 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
City Limits Barbeque
1119 Methodist Park Rd., West Columbia, SC 29170
Hours: Mon–Fri closed · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–3 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
Hite’s Bar-B-Que
240 Dreher Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Hours: Mon–Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based
True BBQ in West Columbia
1237 D Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Tomato-Based
Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ on Charleston Hwy
1600 Charleston Highway, West Columbia, SC 29169
Hours: Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Carolina Wings & Rib House
2423 Fish Hatchery Road, Cayce, SC 29172
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 65: US 176 / Broad River Road
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The Palmetto Pig
530 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Wed 11 AM–2:30 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8:30 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ on Lake Murray Blvd
1141 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, SC 29063
Hours: Mon–Sun 10 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Cox Family BBQ
7709 Saint Andrews Rd., Irmo, SC 29063
Hours: Mon–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Roy's Grille
7971 N Woodrow St, Suite D, Irmo, SC 29063
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
Exit 68: Jenkinsville
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin St, Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Mon 11:30 AM–9 PM · Tue–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based
Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ on Elmwood
800 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Mon–Wed 10 AM–4 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Smoke It Up Express
2191 Pickens St, Unit B, Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sun 12 PM–8 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Tomato-Based
Railroad BBQ
2001 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29204
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ Columbia
700 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29205
Hours: Mon–Sun 11 AM–12 AM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Doc’s Barbeque
1601 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Mon–Fri 11 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based
Exit 70: Winnsboro
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The BBQ Pit
5609 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sat 12 PM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 72: Columbia
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Big Boys Original Smokehouse
8604 Farrow Road, Suite A, Columbia, SC 29203
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Tomato-Based
Big Bull's Bang'n BBQ
2614 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 5 PM–8:30 PM · Fri 5 PM–9 PM · Sat 1 PM–9 PM · Sun 1 PM–7 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
Exit 74: US 1 / Two Notch Road
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Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ on O'Neil Court
252 O'Neil Court, Columbia, SC 29223
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Doko Smoke Barbeque
408A Main St, Blythewood, SC 29016
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat 10:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based
Carolina Wings & Rib House
240 Blythewood Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 76: Charleston / Charlotte
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Little Pigs Barbecue
4927 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill Rd., Ste. 400D, Columbia, SC 29205
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ on Devine
4411 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Big T’s Bar-B-Que on Garners Ferry
7535 Garners Ferry Rd., #C, Columbia, SC 29209
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 80: Clemson Road
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Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ - Clemson Rd.
107 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
Hours: Mon–Sun 10 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 87: Elgin
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Ronnie’s Ribs
2435 Main Street, Elgin, SC 29045
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Exit 116: Sumter / Bishopville
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Mike’s Smokin’ BBQ
687 US-15, Bishopville, SC 29010
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Exit 120: Bishopville / Lynchburg / Elliott
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Benjamin’s Barbecue
151 John Wesley Rd, Bishopville, SC 29010
Hours: Mon–Sun closed
Exit 137: Darlington / Timmonsville
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Holt Bros BBQ in Darlington
1503 South Main St., Darlington, SC 29532
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Nick’s BBQ House in Darlington
310 S. Main Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Hours: Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Cowboy's Famous Ribs & Chicken
1215 Main St, Darlington, SC 29532
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based
Exit 141: Florence
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Holt Bros BBQ in Florence
2087 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Roger’s Bar-B-Q House
2004 2nd Loop Road, Florence, SC 29501
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based
Wholly Smokin’ Downtown
150 South Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Tomato-Based
Woodstone Barbeque
1247 South Irby Street, Florence, SC 29505
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Elliott's BBQ Lounge
551 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Cain’s Barbeque
1502 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Finishing in Florence?
As I-20 reaches Florence, our guide to the best BBQ in Florence, SC will help you choose where to eat once you get there.
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Interesting Interstate Info
Here are a few interstate highway facts that help explain how the route is numbered:
- Exit numbers stay the same in both directions. Whether you’re traveling east or west, a given interchange keeps the same exit number, though individual ramps may use letter suffixes such as A or B.
- Even-numbered primary interstates generally run west to east. Their numbers increase from south to north, which is why I-20—one of the lower-numbered two-digit interstates—runs across the southern part of the country.
- Mile markers reset at each state line. On west-to-east interstates such as I-20, the mileage generally begins at the state’s western border and increases as you travel east.
Need a different route? Start with the SC BBQ Road Trip hub to choose another interstate guide, or visit the BBQ Guides hub for more South Carolina barbecue guides beyond these road-trip pages.
Joseph Kanagy
Monday 21st of October 2019
Can't believe you missed Schulers in Latta. It's one of the best
James Roller
Tuesday 29th of October 2019
We didn’t miss Shuler’s....you cannot miss Shuler’s; however, Shuler’s is not on I-20, so they are not in this article. I invite you to check out the I-95 edition of our Road Trip series. https://destination-bbq.com/scbbq-road-trip-the-i-95-corridor/