The Pompous Pig

The Pompous Pig

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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.8 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$4.00 – $18.00
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Gluten free options
meals, features
Is this restaurant good for large groups?
About
THE BEST BBQ! Smoked Pork, Ribs, Chicken and Beef Brisket. Meats are lovingly seasoned with our unique rub blends and wood smoked daily for 8 to 14 hours in our on-site BBQ Pit. Our traditional southern side dishes are cooked from scratch in-house each day. Come early, 'cause when it's gone, IT'S GONE!
PRICE RANGE
$4.00 – $18.00
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles356 reviews
Excellent
224
Very good
89
Average
33
Poor
5
Terrible
5

plaindriver1
Crossville143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 none
Stopped in for a late lunch. Got a pulled pork sandwich, fries and a drink. Drinks were self serve, placed and paid for order at counter, then a young gal brought my tray to my table. No masks seen anywhere (thankfully). The sandwich was full but not sloppy, and the port was very shaved very thinly, which means I didnt have to rip it apart, and so the bun stayed intact for the entire sandwich. Fries were quite good as well.
Written March 9, 2022
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Natalie T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 family
I am from a small town in North Georgia and we are always getting rave reviews about our BBQ. We eat it at-least once a week!! After going to the Pompous Pig I can definitely say this was some of the BEST BBQ I have ever had in my life. From the ribs being so meaty and tender, and the pulled pork so yummy. If you’re ever in town and want some good country cooking bbq this is the place to be!! Amazing staff and the owner was the nicest ever. Always support your local restaurants bc they will always beat ANY chain!!!
Written July 28, 2024
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Chet Newsom
Thank you! We smoke our meats fresh each day. I'm so happy you got to try our BBQ and side dishes. We hope to see you again soon!
Written July 29, 2024
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Storyteller589725
DeBary12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 couples
We have to drive all the way to Anderson, SC to get the best barbecue and brisket. The burnt ends are my favorite! My favorite sides are the broccoli salad, sweet potato casserole and of course the mac and cheese! Go check them out! You will not be disappointed! They do catering too!
Written September 20, 2024
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Chet Newsom
It's great that you got to try the Beef Brisket Burnt Ends and enjoyed them! Great seeing you again and appreciate that you drove all the way from Florida!
Written September 21, 2024
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o7oBaseMetal
Hannibal138 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 none
When I was driving along the highway I saw a billboard for this place and it was past lunchtime so I decided to give it a try. When I walked in I started to doubt my choice; it looked too clean and nice to be the type of BBQ place I usually like. I ordered my food and sat down. They brought over a caddy with a variety of sauces and I really started doubting I was going to enjoy this. The food came. The meats and sides were all great. I decided to try some of the sauces even though I am generally not a sauce guy. The vinegar sauce was the best on pulled pork. I am not a fan of mustard based sauces but the one served here is he first one I didn't mind eating. The brisket was also pretty decent. I really like the potato salad here. Not cheap but the food is good.
Written December 11, 2020
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Chet N
Thanks for your review! Glad you found us and enjoyed the food. Save travels!
Written December 19, 2020
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vdimondi
Los Angeles20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 business
I read the reviews, I ate the food, it was delicious! Restaurant is kind of hard to fine it’s in the back end of a strip center but the food is delicious! Looks like a mom-and-pop place that has got their recipes right. Tried a combo plate with brisket and ribs ribs were fall off the bone tender and Selection of sauces was wide (don’t forget to ask for the spicy sauces that are not typically on the table). The sides of Brunswick stew collard greens mac & cheese and sweet potato fries were all fresh hot and well spiced! Service was friendly and fast... the food came out hot and You have self-serve options for drinks. If you like Southern barbecue you can’t go wrong visiting Pompous Pig!
Written January 20, 2020
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784chetn
Thank you for your review and recommendation! Much appreciated!
Written February 15, 2020
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N8Advisor
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu149 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 none
Went here for takeout on a Monday night around 8 PM since the reviews indicated it was the best place in Anderson for BBQ. I decided to try the 3/4 lb brisket plate. I was honestly expecting better for the price. The brisket was on the dry side and was lacking in flavor. Good, just not great. What was great was the corn bread, I don't think I've ever had better. The rest of the plate(mac & cheese and slaw) was fine. Service at the counter was swift and courteous. Maybe if Im town again Ill try a sit-down meal to see if it's better, but my experience this time was just OK.
Written August 19, 2021
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Chet N
Hmmm, we're not open on Mondays. Did you go on a different day or was it a different BBQ restaurant? Please do try us again! And sorry we missed responding to your review earlier...
Written January 5, 2022
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LakeWylie
Charlotte63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 none
We had a graduation lunch for a large group here, and the service and food were outstanding! The menu was full of interesting choices and everyone liked everything that they ordered. Kim and team were so kind and helpful as we set up for the event. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the whole experience. I highly recommend the Pompous Pig for excellent BBQ, either for lunch/dinner, or for special events! Thanks, we will definitely return!
Written June 5, 2022
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Chet N
Thank you, it was our pleasure!
Written September 22, 2022
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chicagokraut
Chicago88 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 friends
Food at the Pompous Pig is consistently good. I had the 1/2 rack of ribs, my husband tried the BBQ quesadilla special, which he said was excellent, and my friend had the chicken salad, which she enjoyed. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because the last few times I've eaten there, my BBQ was served lukewarm.
Written March 13, 2020
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784chetn
Thanks, Chicago. We're glad you enjoyed the food, and apologize that the BBQ was lukewarm. Don't hesitate to let us know if something's not hot enough, we'll gladly remake it for you! We want to earn that fifth star!
Written March 15, 2020
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tinarn03
Gray Court129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 family
Best BBQ that I have had in a while. I am looking forward to going back again this coming week. My daughter loved her sandwich. I was a little disappointed with the sweet potato casserole, it wasn’t quite as sweet as I had expected. Otherwise it was awesome.
Written August 9, 2020
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784chetn
Thanks for your review! We'll check the sweet potato casserole recipe and see if it needs a bit of tweaking. See you next week!
Written August 11, 2020
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MichiganBanjoMan
411 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
Good barbecue; pulled pork very flavorful and smoky; brisket tender, but not much smoke flavor. Fried okra tasted as if it came out of bag of frozen food. Mac & cheese was better, as were the collard greens. Cool T-shirts for sale.
Written March 3, 2020
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784chetn
Thanks for your review, Banjo Man! We don't use liquid smoke to flavor our brisket, but we might have been a log short on the smoker. :)
Written March 4, 2020
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G S
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 none
We stopped by The Pompous Pig after a week of good food at the beach and found our dinner to be the best of the week. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a good meal. It is very obvious that the owners take a lot of pride in their business. Everything was very clean and well maintained, which speaks volumes in our present time. If you love good BBQ then this is your place. We can't wait to return.
Written November 6, 2020
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Chet N
Thanks, GS! So glad you found us! We look forward to serving you again next time you're in town.
Written December 19, 2020
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Melanie K
Conyers89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 family
OMG! Best BBQ restaurant in Anderson, SC! This place is so much better than a lot of the big BBQ food chains. The owners are really nice too. Every time we go there, we always buy their rubs and BBQ sauce. You can also order their sauce online. I believe they cater too. You can't go wrong with this establishment.
Written February 22, 2024
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Chet Newsom
Thank you, Melanie! We appreciate your business, rating and 5-star review!
Written February 25, 2024
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scootermac
Seneca144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 none
Came by for lunch while out shopping. I had the rib meat sandwich (awesome, I mean c'mon, it's RIB meat!) and my wife had pulled pork which she loved. But the star of the show was the collard greens...best we've had anywhere. Slightly sweet and smokey, they were amazing! We got some to go so we could have them with another meal and they were great reheated. Definitely will be coming back here a lot!
Written December 3, 2020
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Chet N
Thank you, Scooter Mac! We look forward to serving you again soon! (BTW, I never liked collards until we started cooking them here!)
Written December 19, 2020
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scottncarolina
Anderson5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
Picked up a plate of BBQ pork and mac n Cheese for take-out. BBQ ws great and the 2 sauces were both good as well. Mac n cheese was tasty. Great Experience
Written September 8, 2020
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784chetn
Thank you, Scott! We hope to see you again soon!
Written September 9, 2020
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Stefanie H
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 friends
They are very friendly and have delicious fresh food. They pack their pork sandwiches so much I can make 2 sandwiches. We love their broccoli salad and sweet potato fries!
Written September 20, 2024
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Chet Newsom
Thank you! We smoke our meats fresh daily and really glad you enjoyed the Pork!
Written September 21, 2024
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