Palmetto Pig Bar-B-Q Restaurant
| Address: | 530 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA |
| Phone: | +1 803-733-2556 |
| Site: | palmettopig.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM Closed |
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Aaron Merritt
Terrible. I paid over $15 for a small wing, 3 ribs, a plate full of slop (hash and rice), 2 hush puppies, and a few fork fulls of mushy macaroni, and a side of water. The ribs were tough and dry The chicken was VERY small The Mac N Cheese was just mushy macaroni with burnt shredded cheese mixed around in it, usually in clumps. The "BBQ" sauce was actually some Mustard concoction which was awful. I dont know anyone that thinks of mustard when they think of BBQ, but I was sadly disappointed. Here I am in the South and I couldnt get a solid BBQ meal? There were a few silver linings: the water was cold and free, the hush puppies were pretty good, they have this mush that is called Hash and Rice that is good for a handful of bites but then gets too heavy and repetitive. Oh yeah, the roll they gave me was tiny and firm. The only reason I rated Service Good was because the girls that helped were smiling and ready to take my order. That was the only interaction I had with them though. I will NEVER go back here, even if they offered free meals for life.
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Henry N Webster, II
Plus side - good sweet tea and a nice grandma lady at the register...slow, but sweet and welcoming. It all starts to fall apart after that. Nearly $12 for a buffet thats only half of what Docs & Hudsons offers ...and only one vegetable....ONE !! For Petes sake. Once the room fills even half-way at lunch, forget moving around or going back for seconds...packed in like sardines at long tables. Wheres that fire marshall when you need one. Small buffet starts in a corner, so be prepared to butt in front of some other poor soul to get seconds. Pulled pork had a nice smoke flavor, but had been in the warmer so long it was dry and starting to curl & crisp on the ends. Banana-less "banana" pudding. So, if you are not the least bit budget sensitive, and like to live on nothing but meat and starch, have at it. Otherwise, save your money. Never again....
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Marty Fort
Palmetto Pig downtown is great as its close to the Colonial Center and the USC Baseball Stadium. I eat there a lot before baseball games or concerts as they offer a full buffet so the service is quick. The bbq pork is delicious and this is the same company thats associated with Antleys in Orangeburg. So if youve had their great bbq, you know how good it is. Its nice that drinks are included with the buffet. My favorite item (and the teachers I work with) though has to be their fried chicken. I dont know what they put in it, but the fried chicken is outstanding. Mac N Cheese is also great for a side dish. Hard to find good BBQ in downtown, but they definitely fill the void.
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Katherine Schultz
Im a sophomore at USC, and recently I went to an event where they had the palmetto pig food truck. The guys working it were really some of the friendliest people youll meet, and the food was absolutely fantastic! I thought Id try something called chicken on a stick, and at first I was a little wary, but it was so good it was unbelievable. I didnt expect it to be that tender! They had two types of barbeque sauce and both were great, but it was good even without them. It was an awesome experience! I wouldnt be surprised if they were the best barbeque in Columbia.
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Doc Brower
Palmetto Pig offers a nice selection of pulled pork BBQ and all the fixins, as well as really good fried chicken. The all you can eat Buffet includes traditional Southern cuisine like mac & cheese, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, hush puppies, etc. The owners and staff are pleasant and inquire to make sure you have everything that you need. You certainly cant go wrong eating here, however if you want a wider selection of food to chose from then make the trip across town to Little Pigs Barbecue located at 4927 Alpine Rd.
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Billy Whitt
I travel quite a bit and have never come across a gem equal to palmetto pig. The fried chicken is kiss your mama on the lips good and the pork bbq is some of the best Ive had. Had never had hash and rice but enjoyed it as well as the rest. Not a huge buffet but you dont need it with the quality items they serve. Dont pass on this if you are in Colombia!
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Melonee Godfrey
I loved the buffet. It was clean. The barbeque was delicious. I tried all the sauces. Not a bad one in the bunch. And the price was a bargain. We went back later to get take out. And they asked what we wanted and served it up in the take-out plate for us. That was great. We were tired. And they put more on it than we ate at the buffet earlier that day.
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Joseph Cutro
The food is delicious ! The BBQ is the best around. Staff is friendly and courteous. The restaurant is clean throughout. Tables have pitchers of tea on them and the seating is comfortable. This place is a small Jewel The buffet is kept well stocked with hot fresh food. Great job folks ! We will be making this restaurant a regular visit.
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Madeline Stewart
Ive been looking for a great BBQ place in Columbia and this is it! Great prices, amazing BBQ, outstanding service, and pitchers of tea on the tables! We were there around closing time and an employee asked us if we wanted anything else, and he was very generous and boxed up whatever we wanted for us to take home! I will definitely be back!
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Payne Seal
Unlike a lot of barbecue restaurants that have a thousand options, all of mediocre quality, Palmetto Pig offers a relatively small number, but all of outstanding quality. Everything tastes great and is fresh (nothing sitting under heat lamps for hours on end.) Very nice folks, and a fair price. Always love going there!
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Ryan Coleman
A great southern style BBQ place to go to lunch, just dont expect to get anything done the rest of the day. I recommend the pulled pork, its some of the best Ive ever tasted. Their original sauce is great. The fried chicken is also some of the best available in Columbia.
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Lauren Francisco
Delicious pork bbq and fried chicken! We discovered it last year and have gone back there several times! We took vendors from out of town there and they enjoyed it as well. While the selection is small every item is tasty. So in the end it is truly worth it.
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Whitney C
Love the BBQ and fried chicken at Palmetto Pig! The staff is always very friendly and their sweet tea is perfect! If youre a Columbia native or a guest you need to check out Palmetto Pig. I will be making many more visits!
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Joe Rubin
Im from Boston and dont get to enjoy real bbq often. This was the full experience. People are so sweet the sweet tea is in a pitcher on the table, the food was amazing! A must stop for anyone traveling through Columbia
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Jordan Montiel
Where do I start.. No lie, the mac and cheese was so greasy I thought I was gonna have a heart attack. The BBQ tasted like cat food, dont ask why I know how that tastes. Anyway, overall my experience was suicidal.
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Jarmel Smith
I had Palmetto Pig while on an evacuation with my disable clients. They were gracious enough to cater our dinner while we were in Columbia!!! Their food and customer was PHENOMENAL!!!!! WE LOVED IT !!!!
