My wife and I drove out to Hemingway from Myrtle as we were here from Virginia on winter vacation. The reviews for this restaurant were enough for us to come and try the food and visit the pits to see whole hogs being cooked. We went in and ordered, there was no BBQ so we got ribs and chicken with sides and an extra side of sauce. The ladies in the restaurant were Fantastic, Helpful, and Friendly. We grabbed our food and decided to read the historical plaque near the entrance of the pits. Subsequently, my wife asked if we could take a "peek" at the pits, The older gentleman in the pit tent with several others reluctantly said, well you want a peek, go ahead. He, nor anyone else came over to show, explain, or ask if we had questions, it was as cold as cold can be. Within a few minutes of walking through the pits (we saw no hogs being cooked) and out the back to see the fire starter barrel, we came back through the pit tent and said thanks. The same gentleman made some other smart comment and we got in our car and left. It was not a welcoming visit at all to the pits as the reviews indicated. Perhaps we caught the B-Team. Yet the food was good but we will probably will not be going back anytime soon. Been there done that. v/r, Dr. K. King
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So, I'm reading an article in Southern Living "The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023" and it lists Scott's Bar-B-Q as #5. I enjoy BBQ and like to try deferent places and Scott's is in Hemingway, SC. ROAD TRIP. So, my wife and I we drive from Aiken to try out Scott’s. (A two- and half-hour drive) The setting was as described and that doesn't bother me. The employees were nice enough. We ordered the three-meat plate that comes with two sides. We got slaw and baked beans. The ribs had very little meat on them. The pulled pork was moist but didn't have flavor other than a red pepper bite but was not "followed by a sweet surge of hardware smoke that lingers on the tongue" like described in the article. The chicken was the worst meat on the plate as it was dry and flavorless. The beans could have come out of a can. If they didn't, they are working too hard to make Bush's. The slaw was OK, nothing to even write about. This is the first BBQ joint we have tried on this "The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023" and I am now very concerned with going off this writer's opinion. I can’t recommend this BBQ joint and we won't be visiting again.
John T
What a wonderful place, with such good bbq -- even without Rodney! For a detailed review, see john tanners bbq blog and search "Scott's"
1959drewb
I have eaten here for years and in my opinion they have the best BBQ in all of South Carolina (and yes, I am a BBQ freak). Their sides aren't all that great, but just get a pound or 2, or 3 of their Q and make your own sides. I go there at least once every month or two... its about 40 mins from where I live... well worth the drive. Never disappointed.
NcQueenLisa
This place is a hole in the wall find. It is like an old country store that has a grill. It looks sketchy for sure but, my word! It is amazing bbq. I got the bbq sandwich and I got plenty of bbq for 2 sandwiches. There is no bun it is all old school white bread. I have not had this kind of bread in so long I forgot I even liked it. It was fresh and soft. The bathroom looks questionable but, I swanee you gotta just have some faith and stop in. The sauce is on point but, the slaw was a little too much mayonnaise for me. Bring cash theres no, credit cards, checks, credit or pawning accepted. Lol they are the real deal and you can see the men folk out there tending to the food. Just amazing ?
jetsly
Scott's is the top BBQ choice in South Carolina for Thrill List, the crew at Big Seven Travel, and James Roller at Destination BBQ. It sits atop the top 50 survey of southern BBQ restaurants conducted by Southern Living in 2019. And day in and day out, it continues to live up to its reputation. First, the price point is exceptional. $14 purchased a half pound of whole hog pulled pork with classic east Carolina sauce and bread, medium sized sides of baked beans and coleslaw, and two 20 ounce bottles of Diet Pepsi. The whole hog is deeply smoked and full of flavor with or without the sauce, but what makes this one of the best pulled pork dishes in the country is the buttery texture. Since both sides were unremarkable, we used them as palate cleansing bites to keep the taste of the meat fresh as we slowly but methodically gobbled it down. We saved the two slices of bread to sop up the sauce. So, the value here is very high, and as an added bonus you get to tour a slice of the South Carolina back country while travelling to and from. Highly recommended.
margaretbB7194LT
I was very surprised! A tiny little hole it the wall that had the best barbeque, I have ever tasted. I strongly suggest a visit!
Roadtrippers1964
Great barbecue stop full of history and character. Would never have stopped if I was not looking for it. It truly is a treasure and did not disappoint. If you love barbecue you must make the trip
Andrew H
OMG best pork bbq ever. Don't let the exterior turn you away. Crude, down home appearance but way above average food. Carry out only and no inside seating at this time. I had pulled pork and ribs. I can't say enough about the them. And the bbq beans were just as good. Experience this treasure before you die.
Mike Drewry
This is simply the best BBQ ever! True, simple flavors - smoke, vinegar, and pepper. So good!
My wife and I drove out to Hemingway from Myrtle as we were here from Virginia on winter vacation. The reviews for this restaurant were enough for us to come and try the food and visit the pits to see whole hogs being cooked. We went in and ordered, there was no BBQ so we got ribs and chicken with sides and an extra side of sauce. The ladies in the restaurant were Fantastic, Helpful, and Friendly. We grabbed our food and decided to read the historical plaque near the entrance of the pits. Subsequently, my wife asked if we could take a "peek" at the pits, The older gentleman in the pit tent with several others reluctantly said, well you want a peek, go ahead. He, nor anyone else came over to show, explain, or ask if we had questions, it was as cold as cold can be. Within a few minutes of walking through the pits (we saw no hogs being cooked) and out the back to see the fire starter barrel, we came back through the pit tent and said thanks. The same gentleman made some other smart comment and we got in our car and left. It was not a welcoming visit at all to the pits as the reviews indicated. Perhaps we caught the B-Team. Yet the food was good but we will probably will not be going back anytime soon. Been there done that. v/r, Dr. K. King
So, I'm reading an article in Southern Living "The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023" and it lists Scott's Bar-B-Q as #5. I enjoy BBQ and like to try deferent places and Scott's is in Hemingway, SC. ROAD TRIP. So, my wife and I we drive from Aiken to try out Scott’s. (A two- and half-hour drive) The setting was as described and that doesn't bother me. The employees were nice enough. We ordered the three-meat plate that comes with two sides. We got slaw and baked beans. The ribs had very little meat on them. The pulled pork was moist but didn't have flavor other than a red pepper bite but was not "followed by a sweet surge of hardware smoke that lingers on the tongue" like described in the article. The chicken was the worst meat on the plate as it was dry and flavorless. The beans could have come out of a can. If they didn't, they are working too hard to make Bush's. The slaw was OK, nothing to even write about. This is the first BBQ joint we have tried on this "The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023" and I am now very concerned with going off this writer's opinion. I can’t recommend this BBQ joint and we won't be visiting again.
What a wonderful place, with such good bbq -- even without Rodney! For a detailed review, see john tanners bbq blog and search "Scott's"
I have eaten here for years and in my opinion they have the best BBQ in all of South Carolina (and yes, I am a BBQ freak). Their sides aren't all that great, but just get a pound or 2, or 3 of their Q and make your own sides. I go there at least once every month or two... its about 40 mins from where I live... well worth the drive. Never disappointed.
This place is a hole in the wall find. It is like an old country store that has a grill. It looks sketchy for sure but, my word! It is amazing bbq. I got the bbq sandwich and I got plenty of bbq for 2 sandwiches. There is no bun it is all old school white bread. I have not had this kind of bread in so long I forgot I even liked it. It was fresh and soft. The bathroom looks questionable but, I swanee you gotta just have some faith and stop in. The sauce is on point but, the slaw was a little too much mayonnaise for me. Bring cash theres no, credit cards, checks, credit or pawning accepted. Lol they are the real deal and you can see the men folk out there tending to the food. Just amazing ?
Scott's is the top BBQ choice in South Carolina for Thrill List, the crew at Big Seven Travel, and James Roller at Destination BBQ. It sits atop the top 50 survey of southern BBQ restaurants conducted by Southern Living in 2019. And day in and day out, it continues to live up to its reputation. First, the price point is exceptional. $14 purchased a half pound of whole hog pulled pork with classic east Carolina sauce and bread, medium sized sides of baked beans and coleslaw, and two 20 ounce bottles of Diet Pepsi. The whole hog is deeply smoked and full of flavor with or without the sauce, but what makes this one of the best pulled pork dishes in the country is the buttery texture. Since both sides were unremarkable, we used them as palate cleansing bites to keep the taste of the meat fresh as we slowly but methodically gobbled it down. We saved the two slices of bread to sop up the sauce. So, the value here is very high, and as an added bonus you get to tour a slice of the South Carolina back country while travelling to and from. Highly recommended.
I was very surprised! A tiny little hole it the wall that had the best barbeque, I have ever tasted. I strongly suggest a visit!
Great barbecue stop full of history and character. Would never have stopped if I was not looking for it. It truly is a treasure and did not disappoint. If you love barbecue you must make the trip
OMG best pork bbq ever. Don't let the exterior turn you away. Crude, down home appearance but way above average food. Carry out only and no inside seating at this time. I had pulled pork and ribs. I can't say enough about the them. And the bbq beans were just as good. Experience this treasure before you die.
This is simply the best BBQ ever! True, simple flavors - smoke, vinegar, and pepper. So good!
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing as always!!!! Definitely can’t wait to go back
Best BBQ, with nice people that go above and beyond to help there customers! Thks!
great food...friendly service
Amazing BBQ, great people
Everything was excellent and everyone was super friendly Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
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