Recommended Restaurants

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Little Pigs

4927 Alpine Rd
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
SC
https://www.littlepigs.biz/

Nearby University: University of South Carolina

Approximate distance from University of South Carolina: 5 to 10 miles


Description:

Classic South Carolina barbecue buffet. Best overall variation and combination of foods. Multiple types of pulled bbq, fried chicken, ribs, vegetables, good homestyle mac-n-cheese, pork butt/shoulder. Live music Friday evenings.

If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Pork butt/shoulder (they used to call it pig pickins).

Menu:

What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Beef, Fish/Seafood, Ribs, Sausage

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

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


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