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JB's Smokeshack

3406 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455-4820
(843) 557-0426
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Ranked #11 of 31 restaurants in Johns Island
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Chicago,IL
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I had read some reviews of this place and was looking forward to it but was totally disappointed! I should have known when we pulled up and didn't smell any smokey bar-b-que smell that it wasn't going to be great! It is a small place and has a lot of different things for sale set up sort of buffet style.... More

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Canton, Georgia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

For 8 years, we have been coming to Kiawah, and every year we look forward to a trip to JB's! The all you can eat buffet ($11.50, includes iced tea) is the best deal around. The staff is friendly, and the family style eating means that we often meet people from all over (this year, we chatted with a gentleman... More

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Montreal, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

This restaurant was just what we were looking for, great local food at an affordable price. As others have mentioned, it is very basic but its so good! We all (two adults and two kids 10 and 12 yrs) had thebuffet and went round quite a number of times! The staff were also great, very nice and friendly. We were... More

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

THis place is what it is.. with food that reminds you of grandmas cooking. My daughter calls in the piggy restaurant. Best fried chicken I ve had in my life. ust some good ol southern cooking!

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Connecticut
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66 reviews 66 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

Were driving down Maybank & turned around when we saw the smokeshack sign. All the cars in the lot except ours were in-state & the patrons were mostly families and couples having the lunch buffet. We just split a full rack of excellent pork ribs, no sides/no buffet, just lemonade & sweet tea. Probably the meatiest ribs we've ever had,... More

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Saluda, NC
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46 reviews 46 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

JB has one of the best barbeque chickens that I have tasted in my life. Stop at this hole in the woods place for a buffet lunch and enjoy the chicken for $9. The pulled pork BBQ is dry but the chicken and pork chop are exceptional. This is a comfort food restaurant with no atmosphere, no location and it... More

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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52 reviews 52 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

Like all So Carolina barbeque places they have a buffet with the typical sides and pulled pork. My favorite is the smoked chicken breast. A carved item (brisket, ribs, etc) available at dinner time. All you can eat for about $10 is the attraction. Family run and I think the only thing keeping the rickety building upright is the pork... More

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Louisa, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

My wife and I stayed at Kiawah for a week and were looking for a place close by to enjoy local foods that was not terribly expensive. We saw several reviews on BJ Smokehouse and took a chance. What a surprise. Wonderful food, great price, less then 9 bucks for buffet, all you can eat, and free tea. Now be... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012 via mobile

The food was cold, and selection was extremely limited. The help was rude. One guy behind the food bar had his armpits exposed while he reached across to spoon food. Very disappointed.

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Pasadena, Maryland, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

We wanted to find a good BBQ place that was not a chain restaurant. This place had real down home cooking. It was very small and you are handed a paper plate. Not your fancy restaurant! The tea was wonderful. The food was sooo yummy!! It was so much cheaper than any sit down restaurant and it was a buffet!... More

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