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At Meto Pub in Tega Cay, barbecue is our passion!
Boston butts are hand-rubbed with our signature rub and then smoked for 14 hours on our premises. The BBQ you order in the restaurant today was rubbed and cooked last night!
Former owner and original pitmaster Mike Dial’s personal story was one that’s become common in the barbecue business. Barbecue houses established during the depression or just after WWII were handed down through families.
Today, with the advent of national barbecue contests or because of the urgings of friends and family, some amateur grill masters have converted their passion into a business.
Such was the case for Dial.
After retiring from the US Navy, he worked for a company that entertained during the Winston Cup Races. Dial was in charge of the barbecue for these events.
“Folks started telling me how good my barbecue was and said I should start my own place,” Dial says.
So he did, partnering with brother Robert Dial and Mike Melton (no relation to the famous N.C. Melton barbecue family).
In March 2021, Dial sold the last of the 521 BBQ locations and relocated to Nashville. Today, 521 BBQ & Grill is owned by Buckskin Properties LLC. The current owners renamed the Tega Cay location to Meto Pub in October 2024.
“We’re thrilled to announce that 𝟓𝟐𝟏 𝐁𝐁𝐐 & 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐛! We’ve always wanted a name that fits our vibe and now it’s official. Same owner, same great food, same warm welcome. Just a fresh new name !!”
What Folks are Saying about Meto Pub
Google Review
Among the many Google Reviews, Local Guide Marie Rainey found that everything was just right:
I haven’t eaten in here in 3 years. It was delish 3 years ago and delish today!
I don’t eat out much, prefer to cook at home. However if you are going to eat out, the brisket is great, and I have eaten brisket I know my brisket.
The fries and hushpuppies were cooked to perfection, not greasy, don’t know how they did that!
The brisket was tender, I have TMJ so, it had to be tender.
The collard Greens were pleasant and didn’t have a bunch of gross oil floating in them.
The sweet Tea was perfect not too sweet and not too bitter. Just like Goldilocks and the Three Bears!
Everything was Just right!
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Yelp Review
Over on Yelp, Rock Hill local Brian R had to brag on one of his favorite restaurants in the area:
This has been one of my go to spots since it opened. Great food, Great service, and Great Friends.
Under new ownership, George D. and his family have carried forward what was great about this spot and have continued to raise the bar by adding their own influences through that menu. Still feels like home and a great place for a meal!
Strong recommendations for the Pulled Chicken, Ribs, Pulled Pork, and BBQ Burger. Oh, and one of my favorites is the wings with Hot and Mustard sauces mixed together and tossed with the wings.
Check them out, buy some sauce and a t-shirt! Let’s make sure we keep this place going strong through Covid-19 and many years beyond!
Menu for Meto Pub in Tega Cay
Note: Menu prices and options are subject to change over time. Contact the restaurant for the most up-to-date information.
Cards and Cash, Heavy Tomato Sauce, Light Tomato Sauce, Mustard Sauce
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