About Our I-95 SC BBQ Restaurant Guide
Driving I-95 through South Carolina puts you within easy reach of some of the state’s distinctive barbecue traditions. This guide follows the interstate from the Georgia line north to North Carolina, with South Carolina barbecue restaurants organized by exit so you can see what’s nearby as you travel.
We generally include South Carolina-based barbecue restaurants within about 10 miles of I-95 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.
As you travel north, you’ll also pass through areas historically associated with two of South Carolina’s best-known barbecue sauce traditions: mustard sauce and vinegar-pepper sauce. Those regional lines have never been absolute, but they help explain some of the differences you may encounter from one stop to the next.
Distances in miles are approximate: Use our map for directions to each restaurant.
Exit 5 (US 17 – Hardeeville)
Chickin Lickin' Hickory House
“The spot is basically a trailer, with some outdoor seating and a one-person restroom. If you’re looking for a fancy, “clean” looking place you might had better go elsewhere, but if you’re looking for some good ole southern fried greatness, make the stop!”
~ Ryan A., Yelp
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Days/Hours:
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Heavy Tomato Sauce
By wildsideocf on IG- By diamondreeise on IG
- By Lisa Myrick
- By Brenda Adams on Google
- By nonnamona on IG
- By yanafotos on IG
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 57 (SC 64 – Walterboro, Lodge)
Dukes Barbecue in Walterboro
“Saw a sign for this place on the interstate and so happy we stopped to give it a try. This definitely is not fine dining, but for all you can eat southern barbecue buffet served on a paper plate this place nails it.”
~ Brian M., Yelp
Days/Hours:
| Wednesday | |
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Features:
- Buffet
- -
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Heavy Tomato Sauce
- -
- Light Tomato Sauce
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- Mustard Sauce
- -
- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- BY Nathan Dean Carter
- By Robert Eberle
- By Sammy Negron
- By Mindy Heiden
- By Sharone Davis
- By Alfredo Certeza
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 82 (US 178 – Harleyville, Bowman)
Crossroads BBQ***Temporarily Closed***
"Food was amazing. Staff is very friendly and a nice family owned business. Would definitely recommend to others and will be coming again soon."
~Giovanna C., Yelp Review
Days/Hours:
| Friday | |
| Saturday |
Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
- -
- Heavy Tomato Sauce
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- Mustard Sauce
Photo by Rhonda Crouch.
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 90 (US 176 – Holly Hill, Cameron)
Sweatman’s Bar-B-Que
“They turned the old family home into a restaurant in the middle of nowhere on Hwy 453 between Eutawville and Holly Hill. Open only Fri and Sat. We drive 90 minutes and go 2 or 3 times a year. It’s that good.”
~ Faye C, Trip Advisor
Holly Hill, SC 29059
Days/Hours:
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Mustard Sauce
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- True 'Cue Certified
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- By Sweatman's BBQ
- By Jake Pretot
- By Laura G
- By Brian Kelly
- By Sam Oerly
- By Julie Beavers
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 108 (Buff Blvd – Summerton)
The Twisted Pig of Summerton
"Easily the best BBQ I’ve had in the midlands area. Collards are amazing along with everything else. Awesome staff, and service. They add special items to the menu, also. Definitely a hidden gem that deserves more exposure. Worth the drive if you’re not local!"
Rachel R, Google Review
Summerton, SC 29148
Days/Hours:
| Thursday | |
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Features:
- Buffet
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- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Heavy Tomato Sauce
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- Light Tomato Sauce
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- Mustard Sauce
- -
- True 'Cue Certified
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 119 (SC 261 – Manning, Paxville)
JK’s House of Ribs
“I can’t say enough about this restaurant. Less than 10 minutes off I-95 and well worth the short drive.”
~ Harlan M., Yelp
Manning, SC 29102
Days/Hours:
| Wednesday | |
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Heavy Tomato Sauce
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- Mustard Sauce
- By Z Bryant
- By Caitlin R
- By L. Lovestocraft
- By B. Favor
- By Steven C
- By ChiliK
- By Stanimal14
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
D&H Bar-B-Que
“Non-pretentious southern BBQ with large portions and very friendly, attentive service. Homey atmosphere and prices are very reasonable. prices.”
~ Bob5705, TripAdvisor
Manning, SC 29102
Days/Hours:
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Features:
- Buffet
- -
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- By Becky Bites
- By Derek Wilson
- By jscstrutz
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
McCabe's Bar-B-Q
“This food was out of this world amazing. We discovered it on Yelp on our drive from DC to Hilton Head for a wedding. All four of us got the all you can eat buffet for under $10. The food was so incredible. Small town, family-owned and run restaurant of 30 years–this place highly deserves your business. Only open for lunch on Thur, Fri, and Sat, though, so plan your trip accordingly! Highly worth the stop.”
~ Katherine W., Yelp
Days/Hours:
| Friday | |
| Saturday |
Features:
- 100 Mile BBQ
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- Buffet
- -
- Cash Only
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- Hash
- -
- True 'Cue Certified
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
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- Whole Hog
>>> Read our Review of McCabe's
- By John Tanner
- By Jeffrey Smith
- By Jeffrey Smith
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 146 (SC 341 – Lake City, Lynchburg, Olanta)
Country Cousins BBQ
“We love this place! Always hot food, great bbq, and friendly staff. We eat here at least once a week, seeing as how we’re so close. It’s small and not overwhelming as other buffet places, plus you can order something else if you don’t want what’s on the buffet, if you’re looking for a large variety then it isn’t for you.”
~ Jennifer D, Yelp
Days/Hours:
| Thursday | |
| Friday | |
| Saturday |
Features:
- Buffet
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- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
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- Whole Hog
- Buffet at Country Cousins BBQ in Olanta
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 160 (I-20 – Florence, Columbia)
Roger’s Bar-B-Q House
“This is a genuine Southern BBQ restaurant. This place is golden. It has the moist, succulent, tangy BBQ of South Carolina. Vinegar-based seasoning makes this some of the best BBQ in the South. The buffet is loaded with good food.”
~ Tawanat4, TripAdvisor
Florence, SC 29501
Days/Hours:
| Thursday | |
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Features:
- Buffet
- -
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
- -
- Mustard Sauce
- -
- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
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Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 164 (US 52 – Florence, Darlington)
Stopping in Florence?
If Florence is your stop, our guide to the best BBQ in Florence, SC will help you choose among whole hog, old-school buffets, roadside barbecue, downtown spots, and more.
Elliott's BBQ Lounge
"Game-changer coming to the Pee Dee. Pitmaster Elliott Moss of Buxton Hall (Asheville) fame has come home to open Elliott’s BBQ Lounge inside Seminar Brewing on Highway 52 between Florence and Darlington. I happened to be driving through 2.5 hours before today’s grand opening, but Elliott was gracious enough to let me sample. It's the real deal - whole hog smoked low and slow over wood - and it’s pretty incredible."
~Bill McIntosh
Florence, SC 29501
Days/Hours:
| Tuesday | |
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
- -
- Hash
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- Heavy Tomato Sauce
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- Mustard Sauce
- -
- True 'Cue Certified
- -
- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
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- Whole Hog
Photo by Kelly Hoffman Weiss
Photo by Bill McIntosh
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Wholly Smokin’ Downtown
“Wholly Smokin’ is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Florence. For those of you who don’t know, South Carolina’s Pee Dee region is a mecca for BBQ joints. Honestly, they are all delicious and all the same. Cue Wholly Smokin’. This place is a crown jewel and has gained the utmost respect from me and my taste buds. It’s BBQ and all the fixings, but with flair.”
~ Jessica H., Yelp
Florence, SC 29506
Days/Hours:
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Heavy Tomato Sauce
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- Mustard Sauce
- By Wholly Smokin' Downtown
- By Wholly Smokin' Downtown
- By Lisa B
- By Wholly Smokin' Downtown
- By Bobby C
- By Wholly Smokin' Downtown
- By Wholly Smokin' Downtown
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Woodstone Barbeque
“If you are looking for atmosphere; go somewhere else. If you are looking for a great BBQ buffet this is the place. The buffet is not the biggest around but everything is good.”
~ Botzworth, TripAdvisor
Florence, SC 29505
Days/Hours:
| Thursday | |
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Features:
- Buffet
- -
- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- By Richard Tedder
- By Ben Fountain
- By "Admiral Akbar"
- By Woodstone BBQ
- By Angel Rabon
- By Carl Capell
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Nick’s BBQ House in Darlington
“We just found this spot on our way back from Charlotte. Is worth the detour from the main hwy, this is the best BBQ that I had in a while and the sides were all great too. I will visit again for sure.”
~ Elvis96, TripAdvisor
Darlington, SC 29532
Days/Hours:
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- By the Haliwa-Saponi Native
- By Melanie Shake
- By jaybird9876
- By iamgolferdan
- By Louis S
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Cain’s Barbeque
“Plenty of southern comfort food and a great price. Certainly not a place that is light on calories, but it is heavy on taste and comfort. The people working there were nice and chatty, which we like. Has a home-like feel, like eating with friends. If you are heading to or from the coast or in the area for other reasons, give Cain’s a try. You won’t leave hungry.”
~ Chris K, TripAdvisor
Florence, SC 29505
Days/Hours:
| Thursday | |
| Friday | |
| Saturday |
Features:
- Buffet
- -
- Cards and Cash
- -
- Hash
- -
- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- By The State You're In
- By Cain's BBQ
- By Mardie Kemper
- My Michael Ramsey
- By SirKyL
- By Odell G.
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 170 (SC 327 – Florence, Marion, Myrtle Beach)
Headed to Myrtle Beach?
If you’re leaving I-95 for the Grand Strand, our guide to the best BBQ in Myrtle Beach, SC will help you narrow the choices once you get to the coast.
Michael D'z Pit-Cooked BBQ in Mars Bluff
"Delicious Roadside BBQ. The smell is noticeable first thing, and then you see the arrow sign pointing towards the BBQ Barrell, this place is either going to be terrible or fantastic - and it's the latter. You order in the little black food truck/trailer and try to keep from drooling from the smell coming from the smoker. We ordered the BBQ Sandwich with Slaw and the 3 Rib Plate. Both were scrumptious, the BBQ sauce is red/vinegar base and doesn't need much, but the slaw is a nice tangy and creamy accompaniment. The ribs fall off the bone and the fries were crunchy and warm. I'm so glad I stopped, and we will make the trek whenever we are back in the area!"
~ Meg H, Yelp
Florence, SC 29506
Days/Hours:
| Monday | |
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Features:
- Cards and Cash
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- Mustard Sauce
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- By Dee D
- By need4gwee
- By D'Z Pit BBQ
- By Roots Chocolates
- By Mason Harlan
- By Steve S.
- By D'Z Pit BBQ
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Exit 181 (SC 38 – Latta, Marion)
Shuler’s Barbecue in Latta
“I have been driving by this place for 18(?) years and have never stopped…I saw a clip on The Profit and knew we had to stop on our next trip. Three weeks later and a slight detour on our trip to Florida, we have finally tasted the hype…and it was well worth the wait! We will definitely be back on every trip through the area. It is very easy to get to from I-95.”
~ Daniel C, Yelp
Latta, SC 29565
Days/Hours:
| Thursday | |
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| Saturday |
Features:
- 100 Mile BBQ
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- Buffet
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- Cards and Cash
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- Hash
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- Mustard Sauce
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- True 'Cue Certified
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- Vinegar Pepper Sauce
- Pit cooked ribs
- by nc_grub
- By tonkathedj on IG
- Buffet at Shuler's BBQ
- Inside Shuler's BBQ in Latta, SC
- Pond Behind Shuler's BBQ in Latta, SC
- Shuler’s Barbecue in Latta
- Flag at Shuler's BBQ in Latta, SC
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant directly for the most up-to-date information.
Interesting Interstate Info
Here are a few interstate highway facts that can help make sense of the road ahead:
- Exit numbers are the same in both directions. Whether you’re traveling north or south, a given interchange keeps the same exit number, though individual ramps may be labeled A or B.
- Odd-numbered primary interstates generally run south to north. Their numbers increase from west to east, which is why I-95—one of the highest-numbered two-digit interstates—runs along the East Coast.
- Mile markers reset at each state line. On south-to-north interstates such as I-95, the mileage generally begins at the state’s southern border and increases as you travel north.
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.
Mac Anderson
Friday 3rd of August 2018
I always stop by Chicken Lickin' going to and coming back from Florida. Great food.
James Roller
Sunday 19th of August 2018
Thanks for the feedback. My wife stopped by on a road trip a while back and brought back some for us. BBQ doesn't always hold up well on a 2 hour journey. Look forward to trying some fresh.