Doug B.
Yelp
The 3 meat plate that we shared was quite tasty. We tried the 1/2 smoked/fried chicken, boneless smoked turkey slices, and brisket. Service was very good, thanks to our waitress that was so accommodating. We explained that this was our first time dining with you, so she explained the menu options thoroughly, and then provided customer feedback on popular items which helped us narrow down our eventual selections. The Brunswick Stew was definitely a different spin on this popular North Carolina dish, and the spicy kick was sort of addicting. Unfortunately, this side was strangely served in a cardboard tray, and was barely more than half full, so while this side dish was quite good, the value of the selection waned due to a meager portion served. The coleslaw was cold, crisp, and perfectly sauced making it a great accompaniment to the barbecue.
The chicken that I believe is both smoked and then quick fried and dry seasoned was quite tasty. The smoked turkey was moist and flavorful. The one slice of brisket that we shared was tender, but didn't seem to hit the spot. Considering we had just 1/2 a slice each, and we normally save that meat for last, maybe that wasn't enough to fairly evaluate that particular item after all the other flavorful dishes we had tried. We would definitely return, but I think the parking lot with a lack of adequate parking, (shared with a ballpark) and a very uneven grade with large potholes, will force us to try another location in the Charleston area. The restaurant was not very busy at the time, but barely any parking was available in this shared lot. I have to wonder if this parking setup is seriously affecting the amount of business this restaurant receives, and whether another location would provide a better outcome. I understand how the ballpark provides the possibility of captive customers already onsite, but the length of a ballgame could be detrimental to keeping seats filled inside your restaurant. The lack of a paved lot, and available spots to park, could be keeping customers at bay. The few people that were in the restaurant and left, walked straight to their vehicle. Just because people are visiting the ballpark, doesn't mean that they love barbecue, or are planning on eating barbecue prior to the game starting, or after the game ends. If I owned this restaurant, I would be concentrating on acquiring my own paved parking area that is connected to the paved entrance, but partitioned off and monitored to insure ballpark traffic does not steal my livelihood, only adds to it! Food for thought!