SC bbq: McCabe's or D&H?

[mikey47]

I'll be driving through South Carolina in a few weeks, and I have to eat some barbecue. I've looked around a little bit on these boards, and I think I've narrowed it down between McCabe's and D&H. Does anyone have any thoughts? Both have gotten good reviews, although there isn't as much said about D&H... I'll be on 95 to 77, but am willing to detour my route for great bbq. Any suggestions, reviews, or info. is much appreciated.

[rockbound]

On an intense BBQ tour last year, McCabe's stood tall. That same day I ate at Sweatman's,Grady's (Dudley,NC) and Wilber's in Goldsboro. McCabe's held its own. A really good and smokey sandwich. I agree with Sue both on her Maurice's comment and the reliability of Littleman's cut and paste review system. Definitely give McCabe's a try and tell us what you think.

[Hushpuppy]

I'd stick with McCabe's where you'll have the option of ordering barbecue "off the pit". I strongly recommend it. The sides are good, as are D&H's. The barbecue at D&H is fine, but not quite up to McCabe's. Both serve real wood-cooked barbecue.

[Sue in Mt P]

Hushpuppy, I would too, except it's way out of the way. But I'll always go out of my way for McCabe's and I do. I'm not sure about Littleman's cut and paste post: I wouldn't go to Maurice's on a bet.

[mikey47]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think that we'll try McCabe's. It sounds well worth any extra drive.

[Littleman]

Get off I 95 at Exit 5 at Hardeville, SC and go S on Highway 17 which is Speedway Boulevard. Go 5.5 miles and take a left on Highway 170A which is S 27 34 and go 3.5 miles to Oakatie Highway. Take a right and go to The Pink Pig.
The Pink Pig @ 3508 South Okatie Highway, Hardeeville, SC 843 - 784 - 3635.
http://www.the-pink-pig.com/

Get off I 95 at Exit 21 at Ridgeland, SC and have great pulled or chopped port at BBQ Grill. They also have BBQ ribs and chicken. I think it's better than Dukes.

BBQ Grill @ 8084 East Main St., Ridgeland, SC 843 - 645 - 4414.
Duke's BBQ @ 690 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC 843 - 726 - 6244.

Get off I 95 at Exit 38 at Yemassee, SC and go SE on Highway 68 to Castle Hall Road to Ray's Rib King for good BBQ.
Ray's Rib King @ 4 Castle Hall Road, Yemassee, SC 843 - 589 - 2919.

Get off I 95 at Exit 57 at Walterboro, SC for good BBQ @ Duke's. Low Country is good but Duke's is best.

Duke's BBQ @ 949 Robertson Blvd., Walterboro, SC 843 - 549 - 1446.
Low Country BBQ @ 635 South Jefferies Blvd., Walterboro, SC 843 - 549 - 8355.

Get off I 95 at Exit 98 at Santee, SC and go W on Highway 6 to the 1st street on your left which is Britain. Turn left and go to Maurice's for good BBQ. Get off I 95 at Exit 98 and go W on Highway 6. Take a right on State Park Road and go to Lonestar BBQ for good southern food. Clark's Inn and Restaurant is a very fine place to spend the night and have breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Maurice's Gourmet BBQ @ 263 Britain St, Santee, SC 803 - 854 - 3889.
http://www.mauricesbbq.com/
Lonestar BBQ @ 2212 State Park Rd., Santee, SC. 803 - 854 - 2000
http://www.lonestarbbq.net/
Clark's Inn and Restaurant @ 114 Bradford Boulevard, Santee, SC 803 - 854 - 2101.
http://www.clarksinnandrestaurant.com/

[Littleman]

Are you driving from FL or GA.

[mikey47]

I'm driving north from FL

[Sue in Mt P]

Manning is north of where you need to exit off 95 to take 26 to 77. Doc's in Columbia, on Shop Road, is not far out of your way. I highly recommend it.
http://www.docsbarbeque.com/

Skip Maurice's unless you enjoy racist memorabilia.

[Sue in Mt P]

Do you want mustard or vinegar?

[mikey47]

Either one.