Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ and Grill

Ordered takeout so this review is based on on-site ordering and the food. The ordering was seamless and smooth. Good customer service. The food was bomb 💣. One of the best burgers and fries. The ribs tender and flavorful. Will be returning when back in Gaffney SC.

The food was good and fairly priced. The staff were friendly and they had us seated and served in an amazingly short time! We definitely will be coming back!

Stopped here on our way through Gaffney. Food was good. Hushpuppies were good. Ribs were really good, had a good smoke to them with a nice crust. Our waitress was friendly.

We have passed this place for a while and decided to finally stop in…the chicken wings were the best thing..they were saucy and crunchy at the same time

Found this place on a lark & I only wished I'd found it sooner! The absolute best pulled pork BBQ I've ever eaten! The sauce they pair with it is sooooooo good! The ribs are AMAZINGGG. When I tell you they melt off the bone, they MELT! Plenty of meat & the flavor is one of a kind - Whoever their Pit Boss is, give him a raise 🙌🙌🙌 Their Baked Beans are the BEST I've ever tasted. We have ate in house once & ordered out 4 times. Take out is just as good as dining in. Dining in, there's a great vibe. They do a fresh, hand squeezed lemonade & it is my favorite drink to get when I'm out ! 💛🍋 The box of hushpuppies is such a great value too! You'd think you were at a restaurant on the coast of Virginia Beach, when you bite into their hushpuppies 🤤 The only thing I have had to say..... The BBQ slaw..... is not consistent. Taste or consistency. One day it's diced perfectly & seasoned beautifully. Another it's chunky diced & flavor is off. If you get it on a good day, it's phenomenal! Best around.

Friendly, welcoming environment. Nice outdoor seating as well. Food was pretty good. My first time there. Not fond of coleslaw but everything else i got i loved. Would definitely go back. Priced well for amount of food given. Also drinks ro go!!

I would like to say this is a hidden jewel of a restaurant but that's not the case as it has a few thousand reviews already. We arrived on a Saturday night at 6:30PM busy time we were seated in a timely manner. The waitress arrived at our table within a couple of minutes to take drink orders. From this point on we witnessed some of the best customer service from all their employees with customers we have seen in a long time. We were never out of tea our waitress would check on all her tables every time she brought something out. The floor managers I would assume both of those ladies would walk to each table and ask how was everything (twice during our meal). I witnessed one of them personally bring a appetizer to the table next to us and comp the appetizer for them as she said it should have not taken that long which we thought was within a reasonable time. My point is you can eat at a restaurant and have bad service and it ruins the whole experience and makes the meal terrible. But with excellent service the meal just taste that much better. Now our meals were over the moon in taste and pourtions. Most everyone we saw had to go boxed.This will be one that we will be returning to more often as they have every aspect on how to treat customers and prepare a great meal

Great food. Great and timely service. The shag Burrito was the best. Booth seating, table seating. There is a bar.

Everything is good The food,service,and ambiance.everyone was very nice and friendly

Food and service was great .. Roxie, our waitress done very well and checked on us... A nice smile and had friendly service.. We will be Back! The staff all were nice and friendly .. thank you to everyone..

Barbecue is really good on the keto diet so that was my plan for lunch today. I arrived just before noon on a busy Sunday, getting the last table in the dining room before it was completely full. After a quick look, I opted for their famous chopped pork plate with double cole slaw. I learned later that I got just about the last of the day. Yes, this is fresh and it sells out! And why does it sell out? Because it is really good queue. Moist and flavorful though I think it would have been better without the sauce added in the kitchen. I did have one nibble of a hush puppy. Light and fluffy and just a little greasy. Very, very good. And not keto so I skipped the rest. Overall, really good service and great pork that doesn't need the sauce. [Review 666 of 2025 - 1291 in South Carolina - 24227 overall]

Great food, excellent service. We meet family every few months here . Excellent BBQ and kielbasa!

Stopped on way from GA to NC based on Yelp rating. Rating was accurate - good food, great service, good atmosphere (sat outside). Very large menu - lots of choices!

Came here for lunch and it was busy but we were seated right away. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Staff was attentive. Food came out hot and fresh. The shrimp was tiny and crispy. The chicken was tender. Coleslaw was delicious and potato salad was creamy. Great place to eat and prices were great.

My daughter and my youngest grandson and I had lunch here today. How do you spell PERFECT? Easy! As our experience here was just that! Although the restaurant was crowded as usual, we got seated promptly. A high chair was provided for my grandson. I had a combination platter of wings and ribs and double fries along with complimentary hush puppies! I was completely in another world as I dined. This was the absolutely best meal that I can remember! I'm not even positive what my daughter ordered. Everything went smoothly and couldn't have been more perfect! Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ just keeps getting better and better! Count me as one of the faithful here!

When a family runs a business that they love, this is what it looks like! Great food great service and awesome atmosphere! Worth every penny!!

On our way down to GA we decided to stop at Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ and Grill for lunch. We were seated quickly and our server, Marisa, immediately came over to take our drink orders. She was so personable and attentive. Marisa took our order and our food came out quickly. My husband and I had BBQ sandwiches, my older son had the special Ultimate Hamburger and the younger one had chicken strips with fries off the starter section. The food was delicious and their BBQ sauce was excellent. We even tried to find it online to purchase off their website but it was not available. They really need to bottle and sell that BBQ sauce. The restaurant was busy but not overly noisy. The decor was charming. We will definitely be back again! Oh and Marisa was just terrific! Our drinks were always full and she made sure to check on us during our meal.

Very mid food. Basic dishes nothing spectacular or considered omg this is good.. Service was good id even say great. Prices wasn't bad.. The look was interesting and had me looking around.

Great food great prices super friendly best hush puppies I've ever had generous portions of everything especially the meat

We were on a tour through South Carolina and our tour guide included this stop as an example of Carolina BBQ. The first thing we noticed is that even though we arrived before 11:30 it was very busy and was packed by the time we left. My wife had fried fish and thought it was good. I had a combo of ribs and BBQ. The ribs were excellent. They were dry rub prepared and the rub had formed a crust during cooking that really made them stand out. I didn't care so much for the BBQ pork, even though it's their signature dish. It seemed a little mushy and fatty to me. I'm not used to Carolina vinegar sauce and didn't like it much. The BBQ beans were good. I really liked the hush puppies, they were cooked perfectly. I think some come with every meal. I ordered extra as my second side and having that many was too much.

Pretty good barbecue restaurant. The food and service are good here. The prices are similar to other local barbecue restaurants, but I wish the portions were larger.

Great food and service. Family friendly and they serve adult beverages. Our waitress was very friendly and visited our table often with refills and always asked if everyone was pleased or needed anything else. Gave her a good tip! She definitely deserved it. It was very roomy at our table. Very clean kept. Absolutely cooler than if we had stayed home to eat our stakes and salads. Try Daddy Joe's at least 1x and you'll be glad that you did and you will go back!

Looking for some good BBQ in Gaffney? You should check out Daddy Joe's!!! They have.a huge selection on their menu and even have a Skinny Menu with some of the best grilled zucchini that I have ever had. The service was stellar!! Fast and reliable!! This place has a great seating selection as well. You can eat at the bar, inside or outside, they really seem to have something for everyone!! I will be back!!! Too many things I want to try on the menu.

This place is amazing! The food was amazing! The service was great! They have indoor and outdoor seating! Very good BBQ!

Great tea, lunch and our server Ashley was the best! We had loaded chips for an appetizer. and a burger and prime rib sandwich for lunch.

Cool atmosphere inside and the outside had a fun beach vibe with laid back music playing. We had to wait but it wasn't long at all. The gentlemen we had as a waiter was nice, but he was given a large table and ended up not coming back to check on us. We had to end up asking another server to get our refills and ticket. The food was good. Prices are really good. We will try it again in the future.

Service is polite and quick. We got fried zucchini and chips for appetizers. The chip are very good. Zucchini was bland. I had the ribs and wing plate. Husband had calabash chicken and rib plate.They fell off the bone, heavier smoke than I usually like but they are very good. Chicken and wing very good. Hand squeeze lemonade was delicious.

Great food and service every time I visit I visit at least a couple times a week,the best I think is the bbq sandwich beans and slaw

The service was great..need to say that first. Secondly, if you have an aversion to salt on the kielbasa...don't go here! Waaaaay too much salt on the kielbasa. Homemade onion rings were excellent, coleslaw was awesome too, beans and potato salad were little vinegary. Ribs we're ok. My bf told me we had been to this restaurant a year prior to this visit..l don't remember this place before this visit (we live out of town).

Awhile back, we were driving back from Marietta GA after having a great stay celebrating the youngest Grandson's Birthday. We got a relatively early start and got to Gaffney early afternoon and wanted to stop for lunch. After seeing the signs along I-85 for this restaurant and Bar-BE-Cue, I want to give it a try. This was not an impulse because I've been wanting to try if for some period of time From the outside, it captures the Beach Shack Motif quite well. Walked in and it was packed and rather noisy but got seated in a relatively short period of time. I knew what I wanted but my wife Susan was not sure she was going to find something on the menu that she was going to like. She finally decided on a Mac n' Cheese Soup and 1/2 of a Rotisserie Turkey on Whole Wheat. I had a Pork Bar-Be-Que Sandwich and Beans and of course, the obligatory Hush Puppies. We both enjoyed our lunch. The BBQ was excellent with a nice flavor and natual sweetness without a lot of molassas. I had never considered a Mac n' Cheese Soup but Susan said it was delicious. Service was good and were back on I-85 in a short period of time homeward bound. Fortunately, Gaffney is only about an hour away from our home so were made it home in a reasonable time.

When you walk in a place and everyone has ribs...you get the ribs. I hadn't eaten all day, so I did a 2 meat combo - ribs & pulled chicken. Ribs had a light bark, lots of meat and great smoke. They were amazing. The chicken was incredible- moist, Smokey and full of flavor. Sides were good too.

First time and service was great ~ our waiter Bobby had a great sense of humor and took care of us explaining the menu! We had pulled chicken with salad and slaw. Everything was excellent ~ we will return soon with the whole family.

I was in Gaffney Christmas shopping. Looking for a place for dinner, Yelp showed Daddy Joe's with many favorable reviews. Although the decor is odd and hard to tell the type of restaurant, I was very surprised with the outcome. The bartender recommended the 10 Oz ribeye plate. To my surprise, the ribeye was amazing! The baked potato was huge. Along with a couple of cold beers, I had a great first time dining experience.

Great food and great service!! The coleslaw is refreshing and the hushpippies were delish!! We will definitely recommend this to everyone and be back for sure!!

Good food and good service. Got that family feel to it very friendly . The portions were generous and food was hot .

This was our first visit to Daddy Joe's Beach House, and it was absolutely wonderful! Our server, Bobby, made us feel right at home and guided us through the menu, helping us select a delicious spread of barbecue chicken, ribs, and shrimp. The sides and sauces were excellent, too! They also serve ice-cold Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap (many others too):and some seriously good iced tea. The atmosphere is laid-back and casual, perfect for a relaxing meal. If you're ever in Gaffney, be sure to make this a stop on your trip. Highly recommend!

This place was excellent! The smoked meats were fantastic, calabash chicken and onions were fried perfectly, the smoked chicken salad sandwich was one of the best I have had. The service was on point. If you are looking for a place to stop, you will not be disappointed!

It does not taste like they make their chicken. Tastes exactly like Sam's rotisserie chicken. Pulled pork is quite fatty and tastes boiled rather than smoked. It's ok, but there are many places that do MUCH better on bbq.

Disappointing experience. We were really hoping for a great meal, but this choice fell short. The Calabash shrimp were small popcorn shrimp, Luke warm, although breaded they weren't crunchy and lacked any flavor. Pulled chicken was less than unremarkable...of the three at our table that ordered it, all left a large part on their plates and regretted the choice. Fire shrimp appetizer -- just more of those tiny Calabash shrimp with a few fried jalapeños and sauces. The jalapeño and cheddar hushpuppies were the star of the night. Hot, crispy, excellent flavor, and just the right size.

The food was great the servicer was so helpful! Food wait was good. We ate outside and it was fun for the whole family.

BBQ is in their name, it's what they've done since they started in a shop next to a gas station. Shaq's loaded chips are delicious- house made chips with cheese, green onions, and bacon. The baked beans have small pieces of bbq and are my favorite side. The ribs can be iffy- sometimes fall off the bone, sometimes they needed more time to cook. They only serve one type of bbq sauce.

The food was great! The atmosphere was amazing. Shelby, the bartender, is a ball of fire! Her energetic personality is a definite plus for the place. We were passing through and really glad we stopped by there.

I'd give a zero if I could. We are from out of state. Atmosphere is great. In our area we were the 3rd group to be seated out of 8 tables. By the time 3 other groups got their food, we are still staring at each other. We were ahead of the dinner crowd and after lunch. Tons of staff working... no one asked us for even a drink order after sitting for over 20 mins..(by the time I started counting)... Guess we were invisible. Off to Applebee's!!

The service was excellent. Server was very friendly. We had the chopped BBQ and Calabash chicken. It was delicious!! Highly recommend this place!!

Second time we stopped to eat at Daddy Joe's on our way to Virginia. And second time we left the place feeling happy. Good home cooking and great service. Yes I know, a difficult pair to get these days. I just learned that Calabash style breading it's a flavorful super light crispy coating for chicken, fish, shrimp and veggies. And the most amazing characteristic is that after eating it, you don't have that oily/greasy sensation in your mouth. I love onion rings. But most restaurants served them with a heavy batter coating that makes them super heavy. You must have the onion rings at Daddy Joe's. Magnificent. I had a Calabash chicken and smoked kielbasa with hush puppies and potato salad. Great juicy light crispy chicken with the right amount of seasoning, served with a very balanced honey mustard. But I was truly amazed with the Kielbasa sausage. The best one I've ever tried. Perfect amount of smoke flavor in a really flavorful pork sausage. Tender but with a perfect snap when you bite. Next time will try other sides not impressed with the salad or the hush puppies. Oh and don't forget to try the sweet tea. Good sweetness level with a good brewed tea. Definitely this has become a must stop on our way to Virginia for sure.

I would like to say this is a hidden jewel of a restaurant but that's not the case as it has a few thousand reviews already on Google We arrived on a Saturday night at 6:30PM busy time we were seated in a timely manner. The waitress arrived at our table within a couple of minutes.to take drink orders. From this point on we witnessed some of the best customer service from all their employees with customers we have seen in a long time. We were never out of tea our waitress would check on all her tables every time she brought something out. The floor managers I would assume both of those ladies would walk to each table and ask how was everything (twice during our meal). I witnessed one of them personally bring a appetizer to the table next to us and comp the appetizer for them as she said it should have not taken that long which we thought was within a reasonable time. My point is you can eat at a restaurant and have bad service and it ruins the whole experience and makes the meal terrible. But with excellent service the meal just taste that much better. Now our meals were over the moon in taste and pourtions. Most everyone we saw had to go boxed.This will be one that we will be returning to more often as they have every aspect on how to treat customers and prepare a great meal

I'll tell you what. Sometimes you can miss a good thing that's right under your nose. I went to lunch with family yesterday for a birthday meal and boy, was I impressed with Daddy Joe's. I ordered a rib and buffalo wings combo plate with bbq slaw. The wings were plump and tasty. The hushpuppies were hot and light. The beans were a little sweet for my taste but the slaw was very nice. The standout, though, were the ribs. Not "falling off the bones" aka overcooked. They were meaty, tender, had a nice bark and the texture was PERFECT. I kept thinking to myself, "These are darn-near contest quality on a weekday lunch menu!" Great meal, good value, amazing food.

Five stars from 1992 Lexington BBQ Festival queen . We are pretty picky about our bbq and the bbq slaw and pulled pork were pretty close to be a full state over! The hub's ribs were cooked so tender and the smokiness just shown through. Will def be back to try the beer when we have more time to chill. Such a cute place to hang out with awesome food.

We were tired from traveling and stopped here. Do NOT let the road front appearance dissuade you from stopping! This is a FABULOUS place. The food is fresh, hot and plentiful. Inflation has not hit Daddy Joe's yet. The wait staff were ever on the ready and so gracious, like they actually liked their jobs.

Great food. Great prices. Friendly service. Worth stopping for. We had barbecue plates, grilled chicken, and sides. All delicious!

I meet my mom here often as it's half way between us! We love the atmosphere, the free wifi is a perk, they have outdoor seating so when it's not super hot we may bring our dogs. They have birthday brownies though I had brought my own cake. I was also told happy birthday several times and I think that's really nice. I do wish they had other side options as I personally don't care for many of these. But the pork is great, ribs are wonderful, calabash shrimp are delicious, and the chips were great! We will definitely return!

Absolutely authentic barbecue! A couple of miles off the interstate, and nothing but locals. The brisket, the sausage and the pulled pork were all fantastic! Try this place.

Great bbq and awesome service. I'll stop by next time I'm in Gaffney, Sc. I had the ribs with potato salad and baked beans.

Stopped here based on the reviews but felt like the food was just so-so. The server was great, super friendly and helpful. But the food was just alright.

Daddy Joe's had some great service. The rack ribs I had were very good I would say an 8 out of 10. They need to work on their pulled pork seasoning but the hamburgers or some of the better ones I've had. I love the decorum with the rustic Southern whitewash and license plates. My kind of place. The best part about it was the service. The manager even came out to make sure we left with a smile on her face.... That's awesome for my book!

Deliciousness! Perfect combo plate, pulled chicken, hot wings, baked beans, Cole slaw, and hush puppies! I also had an adult beverage, margaritas and they were wonderful, made perfect.

New to area and our first time here food, service and ambiance were top notch! Had bbq in NC a few weeks ago and dry, over salty and flavorless. Not these! The ribs were perfectly smoked, meat fell off the bone and really just PERFECT. Everyone was so nice. Even though we came at dinner rush on Friday we were warmly greeted and found a perfect spot at a table in the bar. Will be back for sure.