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!
Palmetto Pig
530 Devine St
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
SC
https://palmettopigbbq.com/
Nearby University: University of South Carolina
Approximate distance from University of South Carolina: Less than 5 miles
Description:
In-house dining is a flat-priced buffet, including iced tea: Fried Chicken, BBQ Meat, Sandwiches, Green Beans, Slaw, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Pork Skins, Hash, Rice, Rice & Hash, Pickles, Hush Puppies, Banana Pudding, and more! Various sauces to choose from. Literally on campus. To-go dining is not a buffet — more of a “meat and three.” Closed on Sundays-Mondays.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
The BBQ
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Mustard, Red/Tomato, hot
Other:
Locally owned, Wheelchair / ADA accessible, No alcohol served