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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Southern Soul Barbeque

2020 Demere Rd
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
GA
http://southernsoulbbq.com

Nearby University: Virginia Tech

Approximate distance from Virginia Tech: More than 10 miles


Description:

Former gas station is now a bustling Southern BBQ joint serving oak-smoked meat & other specialties. Closed on Tuesdays.

If you could only eat one item on the menu:
The pork BBQ sandwich

Menu:

What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Sausage, “Barbecuban” sandwiches, Brunswick stew. On Mondays, they offer a jerk chicken burrito. On Thursdays, they offer smoked pastrami.

For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Mustard, Vinegar, Red/Tomato

Other:
Locally owned


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