Here's where you'll find the best barbecue in Spartanburg!

Looking for some tasty barbecue in Spartanburg? Barbecue places are in no short supply in the Carolinas. Since we aim to please when it comes to lists, we had Kidding Around’s Melanie Coblentz compile this list of best barbecue resturants in Spartanburg, based on our readers’ recommendations.

The Savory South

No type of food is more synonymous with the south than barbecue. No, we’re not talking about the kind you cook on the grill in your back yard. We’re talking about the kind that is slowly smoked over wood, with a dry rub, by someone who has learned the fine art of cooking meat this way. It’s a serious business, and that’s why people are so passionate about it when they find a place that does it well. Spartanburg is no slouch when it comes to barbecue options, either. Included among the establishments in this list is an SC ambassador chef and a place recognized as the best in South Carolina.

The Best Barbecue in Spartanburg

Carolina BBQ

7119 A Lone Oak Road, Spartanburg SC 29303

Carolina BBQ was the most popular location with our readers. Their BBQ is Lexington style, hickory smoked for 14-16 hours. This reader favorite has been awarded with numerous honors, including the “Best BBQ joint in South Carolina” award from Southern Living Magazine!

KAS reader, Brittany says – Carolina BBQ has some of the best southern cooked food around. The mac and cheese is just like grannys and the pulled pork has the best flavor around.

Another KAS Reader, Eva says, “I like the small chop on both the bbq and the slaw. We tried them because they are award winning. We love the pork bbq and brisket most. I suggest the mustard sauce with a little of the hot bbq sause for a kick!!”

Boonjugs Hillbilly BBQ & Hash

2555 Highway 9, Boiling Springs SC 29341

Spartanburg foodies are all familiar with Mark Wallace and his food trailer. When the trailer was recently damaged and Mark was missing from his regular spot in Boiling Springs, people went crazy. Amazing food including brisket, ribs and smoked chicken are on the menu along with homemade sides.

Southside Smokehouse & Grille

726 Howard Avenue, Landrum SC 29356

Southside Smokehouse’s chef, Sarah McClure was named one of 2018’s South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. Sarah’s hope is to change the way people view southern people and food.

Smok’y Blues

458 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg SC 29301

This BBQ place is known for their scratch made specialty barbecue sauces in flavors like moonshine and blackberry!

Bubba’s BBQ and Bash at the Opry

101 Old Hills Bridge Road, Roebuck SC 29376

This alcohol and smoke free restaurant offers its selections family style. Barbecue isn’t the only food you’ll find here. They have daily specials that include items like calabash shrimp, country fried steak, low country boil and more.

KAS reader, Kirsten says , “they have for me the best meat for the BBQ and the beans…And the BBQ sauce, yummy