2 Best Restaurants in The Midlands and Upstate, South Carolina

Husk Barbeque

$$ | Downtown
This spinoff of the famous Charleston restaurant rebranded in 2021, shifting toward a casual barbecue model, with long-time Husk butcher Dave Jensen at the helm. In addition to smoked meats, the outpost also offers the Husk empire's lauded fried chicken and cheeseburger.
Lunch Dinner Barbecue $$
722 S Main St., Greenville, South Carolina, 29601, USA
864-627–0404
huskbbq.com
Known For
  • gorgeous exposed-brick interior balanced with industrial lighting
  • combo plates featuring prime beef brisket or pulled pork
  • top-shelf bourbon selection
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Little Pigs Barbecue

$ | Northeast

Enjoy the laid-back Southern atmosphere at this Carolina barbecue joint. Grab a plate, get in the buffet line, and load up on brisket, pulled pork barbecue, fried chicken, ribs, and fried fish, along with fixings such as collards, coleslaw, and macaroni and cheese.

Lunch Dinner $ Barbecue Family Buffet
4927 Alpine Rd., Columbia, South Carolina, 29223, USA
803-788–8238
www.littlepigs.biz
Known For
  • all-you-can-eat buffet
  • real country cooking, priced right
  • mustard-, tomato-, and vinegar-base barbecue sauces---choose your favorite
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun. and Wed., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted