12 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Columbia

“Dropped into Big Daddy’s for dinner on a work trip and it did not disappoint. We were late to try the brisket (sold out), but the ribs, pulled pork and sides were absolutely delicious. The owner (Lloyd) capped it off by spending some time at the table, making the visit memorable. When we’re back in town, we’ll be visiting Big Daddy’s again!!“

“I’m really happy with this meal. 1st time diner so I didn’t know what to expect. The portabella appetizer was fantastic. It was lightly breaded and deep fried mushroom. The giant ‘shroom was cut into shapes like a “fry”……good stuff and a must get. Entree was the brisket. It was good….needed a bit of sauce, which was also good. The Mac n cheese was just awesome! Service was spot on and just right. Restaurant was a nice place and for a Monday evening……seemed really busy. I’d definitely go back and continue to eat the menu.“

“Do NOT come here if you're allergic to cilantro like I am. It was my first time here and did not know 98% of the menu had cilantro in it. ..... but the cashier was super helpful in trying to find something I could eat. Double checking with the kitchen and the manager to make sure I wasn't gonna die if I ate here. The place smelled delicious the second I walked in the door. How you order is a bit unusual. As soon as you walk in, you grab a menu, figure out what you want, then walk up to the register to order.... Almost like fast food..... but even though the food was pretty fast.... . It was amazing. The flavor combinations the have on things.... just work together. Good food for what I could eat, friendly and polite..... but unfortunately due to my own allergies....I probably won't be coming back.“

“I have ate here more than 20 times and never had a bad experience. Today though I went in, Cassidy and Amanda were cooking and that food blew my mind. It was next level, absolutely perfect. I got the cat fish, smothered pork chops, gumbo, macaroni n cheese, greens, and green beans. I could not think of a way to make it more perfect and I was raised in Hattiesburg where southern food is gold. Thank you for bringing me a taste of home, you killed it.“

“Just as amazing as the original restaurant. The food was fresh and tasted great. The server was very pleasant and attentive. The entire restaurant was very clean and organized. We were seated right away and received our food in a timely manner. Hands down, my favorite place to eat.“

“Had the pulled pork, mac n' cheese, and green beans and everything was amazing. My friend got ribs, okra, and greens and they were delicious too. I heard the brisket is fantastic but they were out. Service was great, everyone was very friendly.Excited to go back and try more!“

“The food is pretty good here. I say pretty good because sometimes they miss. I've had some things that were not great. But I would still recommend them. Egg Rolls are awesome.Prices can be a little on the high side, BBQ is always a bit pricey but some of their items only come as a full order which can drive your total bill up there. It would be nice if you could order half orders of appetizers.Honestly a solid place to go for food. Drinks, I've only had a couple and they were made well. So for me it works.Parking can be a problem on the weekend.“

“Such good pulled pork sandwiches!! Just make you you eat it quick; the bottom bun can quickly get soggy if you wait too long. So good and cheap though. There is a park right across from here called Stephens Lake Park, and it’s a great place to eat your food with a beautiful lake view!!“

“Most food in Columbia is okay at best but this place is AWESOME! From customer service, to food quality, to humour of the service staff, to flexibility of the menu, to ambiance it was just amazing! I have traveled a lot and eaten at a diverse array of establishments, from street carts to fine dining and I can honestly say this is as good as it gets in Como. Please don't go to the DT joints when this place is availible with their high quality food and people. I will also add this is a pretty sensory friendly place to eat especially in the evenings so if you have members of your dining party who don't do well with loud noise and bright TV screens - this is a good option! They have music but relative to other bbq joints its very quiet and the staff are understanding so if you ask I suspect they would make it even quieter if you asked.“

“Had to return to try the bbq. Had the turkey sandwich with baked beans and my date had the brisket sandwich with the mac. Everything was very rich and flavorful, we really enjoyed! Bartender/server was super friendly, almost bubbly and made us feel very welcome. For drinks I had an IPA and my date enjoyed a Bloody Mary. Very small space and very loud, made conversation very difficult but otherwise a terrific evening.“

“It was great food. I got the Parmesan crust on my steak, it wasn’t crispy but a few mins in my air fryer and it was perfection. Sadly they forgot my bread for my take out order but everything else was delicious so I wasn’t too upset.Parking: I got a to-go order but even finding the to-go spots was hard because people eventually parked in those for dine in or blocked them while waiting for people to come out who weren’t able to walk long distances. The lot is big but its lanes are very narrow.“

“Fantastic bbq restaurant in downtown Columbia! Has a plethora of menu items and great sides. I come here plenty of times and Jason the owner is a great guy along with all of his workers. I personally like the wings and smashburgers. Great environment and great place!“