Recommended Restaurants

Here are the rec’s from our loyal group of foodie-librarians. You can search the listings by state, type of sauce, type of food, or the ASERL institution where the recommendation originated — almost anything. You’ll find a few spots that have been recommended more than once: Check out each description to get the inside scoop from multiple barbecue lovers. ENJOY!

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Palmetto Pig

530 Devine St
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
SC
http://palmettopigbbq.com

Nearby University: University of South Carolina

Approximate distance from University of South Carolina: Less than 5 miles


Description:

Relaxed small town atmosphere near campus serving southern style all-you-can-eat buffet. Locally owned with roots going back to the famous southern Duke’s BBQ family. Homemade sides and banana pudding made fresh daily. Closed Sundays & Mondays.

If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Pulled pork with original sauce.

Menu:

What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken

For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Mustard, Famous southern “Original” Duke’s sauce

Other:
Locally owned, Wheelchair / ADA accessible, No alcohol served


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