Best barbecue in Columbia hands down! I've been eating here since I was in high school, and that was a LONG time ago.
Jason G Christensen
Don’t let the strip-mall location fool you — Big T’s BBQ is the real deal. We were in town for a Fort Jackson graduation and wanted real local food. The moment we walked in, that mustard-forward Carolina barbecue aroma hit us, and we knew we were in the right place.
I asked what they recommended, and they pointed me toward the hash and rice dinner. This was my first real Carolina barbecue, so I didn’t know what to expect — but it was excellent. The hash was rich and comforting, the barbecue was tender and full of flavor, the mustard greens and cabbage tasted like genuine Southern home cooking, and the cornbread was amazing. Portions were generous, too — you definitely won’t leave hungry.
And the sweet tea deserves its own line. This wasn’t weak or watered down — it was strong brewed tea, sweet enough to glaze a donut. Exactly how sweet tea ought to be.
If you’re in Columbia or near Fort Jackson for a graduation and want honest, no-nonsense Southern food that locals actually eat, Big T’s is absolutely worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Carter
The front desk staff at the hotel I was at recommended this place as good local eating. Located in a shopping plaza near a planet fitness. Very mom & pop restaurant. The staff was very nice and patient with me being undecided and I didn’t feel rushed. I got a simple pork rib dinner with mac & Greens as my side. It was bad but I wasn’t blown away. Alot of the customers was getting the hash and rice dish which might be a signature and I wish I had also tried that but I didn’t want to hold the line up with too many questions. But I will say I would come back to try other things if I’m in town again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ and Hash Plate
Shirley Rose
The Food was very disappointed And oh what was the oxtail,looked like stew beef. Or neck bones,the Rice was dry.and over priced for everything.!!!!had no flavor for no selections.the mustard Greens, were presented like they tasted, dumped in a over crowded pot in covered,it was so disappointed I gave it away.there was no effort.in this meal.
Sam Hunte
Variety of entrees available. I tried the fried chicken and french fries and it was pretty tasty. I also got some banana pudding for dessert and was not disappointed. It was also good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lava22 you
I was in the area with my family. I'm the only one who can't eat. Seafood and stop here. The food was great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
DES Services
Every time I visit, the food is always delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shirley bradford
The food is great and very tasty. Good soul food. Bbq hash n rice ribs chicken oxtail turkey wings and pig feet. Collards Mac n cheese green beans banana pudding n cakes. This is your place on Garners ferry rd. Columbia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Kelly (juggernautical)
I ate the rib plate with hash and rice and two sides. My sides were corn and collard greens. The food was delicious. They serve a mustard sauce that is not too mustardy. I highly recommend eating here.
The food was delicious and fresh. The customer service was top tier and I was even given samples to try out that was also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ and Hash Plate, Slaw, Mac Cheese
Steven Randall
Man, I love this place! My boss would take me whenever I'm headed to Sumter after work and get 2 plates or at least a side of chicken. My plate usually consists of hash, barbecue, rice, ribs, greens, and roll. You have the option of cracklin. The most I spent on 1 plate with sides may be $21.00. They're affordable and enough to eat 2 times; furthermore, share if you like because you will feel guilty not too. Don't miss out on the deliciousness!
demetrius young
The food was disgusting like it’s been left over for days I’ll never eat here again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Gloria Jones
This place is a joke!!! This is by far the worst restaurant you can go to!!! Overpriced food and low quality. The lady who was preparing the food was impatient and rude. The food was far worse. The turkey wings were white with a greasy uncooked gravy. The cabbage and collards tasted like it came out of a can. The food had no seasoning, which is odd for soul food. Very disappointing. Save your health and money. Good luck
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shawn Ed.
It’s very unfortunate for the owner who worked hard to build an establishment only for customers to come in and be met with unprofessionalism, attitudes, and rudeness. Some ppl actually enjoy the food but wouldn’t think twice to come back to a place they don’t feel wanted. No people equals no business. If the owner is reading this whoever you have taking orders should be FIRED! Hire someone who’s actually happy to have a job before you lose loyal customers behind ppl who don’t care about the business you built. Bring back shame
Delicious food friendly staff good size portions
Best barbecue in Columbia hands down! I've been eating here since I was in high school, and that was a LONG time ago.
Don’t let the strip-mall location fool you — Big T’s BBQ is the real deal.
We were in town for a Fort Jackson graduation and wanted real local food. The moment we walked in, that mustard-forward Carolina barbecue aroma hit us, and we knew we were in the right place.
I asked what they recommended, and they pointed me toward the hash and rice dinner. This was my first real Carolina barbecue, so I didn’t know what to expect — but it was excellent. The hash was rich and comforting, the barbecue was tender and full of flavor, the mustard greens and cabbage tasted like genuine Southern home cooking, and the cornbread was amazing.
Portions were generous, too — you definitely won’t leave hungry.
And the sweet tea deserves its own line.
This wasn’t weak or watered down — it was strong brewed tea, sweet enough to glaze a donut.
Exactly how sweet tea ought to be.
If you’re in Columbia or near Fort Jackson for a graduation and want honest, no-nonsense Southern food that locals actually eat, Big T’s is absolutely worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The front desk staff at the hotel I was at recommended this place as good local eating. Located in a shopping plaza near a planet fitness. Very mom & pop restaurant. The staff was very nice and patient with me being undecided and I didn’t feel rushed. I got a simple pork rib dinner with mac &
Greens as my side. It was bad but I wasn’t blown away. Alot of the customers was getting the hash and rice dish which might be a signature and I wish I had also tried that but I didn’t want to hold the line up with too many questions. But I will say I would come back to try other things if I’m in town again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ and Hash Plate
The Food was very disappointed
And oh what was the oxtail,looked like stew beef. Or neck bones,the Rice was dry.and over priced for everything.!!!!had no flavor for no selections.the mustard Greens, were presented like they tasted, dumped in a over crowded pot in covered,it was so disappointed I gave it away.there was no effort.in this meal.
Variety of entrees available. I tried the fried chicken and french fries and it was pretty tasty. I also got some banana pudding for dessert and was not disappointed. It was also good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I was in the area with my family. I'm the only one who can't eat. Seafood and stop here. The food was great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time I visit, the food is always delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great and very tasty. Good soul food. Bbq hash n rice ribs chicken oxtail turkey wings and pig feet. Collards Mac n cheese green beans banana pudding n cakes. This is your place on Garners ferry rd. Columbia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ate the rib plate with hash and rice and two sides. My sides were corn and collard greens. The food was delicious. They serve a mustard sauce that is not too mustardy. I highly recommend eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food was delicious and fresh. The customer service was top tier and I was even given samples to try out that was also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ and Hash Plate, Slaw, Mac Cheese
Man, I love this place! My boss would take me whenever I'm headed to Sumter after work and get 2 plates or at least a side of chicken. My plate usually consists of hash, barbecue, rice, ribs, greens, and roll. You have the option of cracklin. The most I spent on 1 plate with sides may be $21.00. They're affordable and enough to eat 2 times; furthermore, share if you like because you will feel guilty not too. Don't miss out on the deliciousness!
The food was disgusting like it’s been left over for days I’ll never eat here again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
This place is a joke!!! This is by far the worst restaurant you can go to!!! Overpriced food and low quality. The lady who was preparing the food was impatient and rude. The food was far worse. The turkey wings were white with a greasy uncooked gravy. The cabbage and collards tasted like it came out of a can. The food had no seasoning, which is odd for soul food. Very disappointing. Save your health and money. Good luck
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It’s very unfortunate for the owner who worked hard to build an establishment only for customers to come in and be met with unprofessionalism, attitudes, and rudeness. Some ppl actually enjoy the food but wouldn’t think twice to come back to a place they don’t feel wanted. No people equals no business. If the owner is reading this whoever you have taking orders should be FIRED! Hire someone who’s actually happy to have a job before you lose loyal customers behind ppl who don’t care about the business you built. Bring back shame
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ and Hash Plate
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