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: Hardeeville / Savannah
Approximate one-way distance from Exit 5
Chickin Lickin' Hickory House
16161 Whyte Hardee Boulevard, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–8:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
Sauces: Tomato-Based
Exit 8: Hardeeville / Beaufort / Hilton Head / Bluffton
Approximate one-way distance from Exit 8
Pistol Jo's Cherry Point BBQ
2915 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Hours: Mon closed · Tue 11 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based · White Sauce
One Hot Mama’s in Bluffton
104 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
Hours: Mon–Wed 11 AM–9 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–10:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–9 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Headed to Hilton Head?
Exit 8 (US 278) is the I-95 gateway to Hilton Head Island. If you’re leaving the interstate for the island, our guide to the best BBQ in Hilton Head, SC will help you choose where to eat on the island and nearby mainland.
Headed to Beaufort?
Exit 33 (US 17) is the I-95 gateway to Beaufort. If you’re leaving the interstate for town, our guide to the best BBQ in Beaufort, SC will help you find barbecue in Beaufort, Port Royal, and nearby.
Exit 57: Walterboro / Lodge
Approximate one-way distance from Exit 57
Dukes Barbecue in Walterboro
949 Robertson Blvd., Walterboro, SC 29488
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Exit 108: Summerton
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The Twisted Pig of Summerton
112 Main St., Summerton, SC 29148
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
Big Al’s BBQ & Grill
2 Cole St, Summerton, SC 29148
Hours: Mon–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based
Exit 119: Manning
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JK’s House of Ribs
151 Durant Street, Manning, SC 29102
Hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sat 11 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Tomato-Based
Ward’s Bar-B-Que in Manning
66 Sunset Dr., Manning, SC 29102
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
D&H Bar-B-Que
412 S. Mill Street, Manning, SC 29102
Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Exit 122: Alcolu / Manning / Sumter
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McCabe's Bar-B-Q
480 North Brooks Street, Manning, SC 29102
Hours: Mon–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Exit 146: Lake City / Lynchburg / Olanta
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Country Cousins BBQ
202 N Jones Rd, Olanta, SC 29114
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
Exit 160: Florence / Columbia
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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
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.
Exit 164: Florence / Darlington
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Cain’s Barbeque
1502 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Vinegar-Based
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.
Exit 170: Florence / Marion / Myrtle Beach
Approximate one-way distance from Exit 170
Michael D'z Pit-Cooked BBQ in Mars Bluff
5248 E Old Marion Hwy, Florence, SC 29506
Hours: Mon–Sun 10 AM–8 PM
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based
Exit 181: Latta / Marion / Bennettsville
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Shuler’s Barbecue in Latta
419 Highway 38 W, Latta, SC 29565
Hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11:30 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based
Exit 193: Dillon / Little Rock / Bennettsville
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Q&J's BBQ and More
710 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dillon, SC 29536
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Sauces: Mustard-Based · Vinegar-Based · Tomato-Based
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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.