Patriots' Smokehouse

Patriots' Smokehouse in Clarks Hill, SC, is truly a hidden gem for barbecue lovers. From the moment you step inside, the inviting atmosphere and friendly service make you feel right at home. Diners rave about the cleanliness of the establishment, and many have highlighted the warmth of the family who runs it, creating a sense of community that enhances the dining experience. The menu boasts an array of mouthwatering options, particularly the signature pulled pork, known for its rich smoky flavor and perfect seasoning. Customers like Michele Kelly laud the generous portions and the ability to choose from multiple barbecue sauces. The Independence Mix ‘N Match plates are a hit for those wanting to explore various meats like brisket, ribs, and chicken, allowing for a personalized feast. Sides such as fried corn, cheesy fries, and baked potatoes perfectly complement the main dishes. Reviewers also appreciate the attention to detail, from the quality of the food to the background music, making for a truly memorable dining experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Patriots' Smokehouse offers delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression. Don't miss out on the homemade desserts, particularly the lemon blueberry cake, which diners have described as divine. Overall, it’s a must-visit for anyone craving authentic barbecue in a charming setting.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside

Michele Kelly

May 22,2025

As we were traveling back home from South Carolina, we dined at Patriots' Smokehouse. This restaurant has so much to offer: cleanliness, an inviting atmosphere, hospitality, and delicious food. We purchased four large pork plates with sides, and everything was hot, fresh, plenty, and delicious. We especially appreciated the friendliness of the family who works together at this restaurant, and they were especially grateful that we paid in cash! My dad is the most excellent grill master, and our pork tasted like he could have smoked them! We also enjoyed the four different barbecue sauces that were offered, and they all tasted perfectly seasoned. Ultimately, we felt like our food was well worth waiting for. It did take some time to be served, but we felt like our waitress did her best to keep our thirst quenched and checked repeatedly on our order. Also, we noticed and appreciated the employees' attention to the songs being played at the restaurant. One particular song, "Highway to Hell", is always offensive to us, and it was skipped within seconds of it playing. Clark's Hill is blessed to have such a fine restaurant in their city!

TOMMY Bryant

May 5,2025

I took a chance and drove a little off course to try this place out. I'm glad I did. The food was very good. Everyone working was very friendly. Nice smoke ring on the brisket. Good smoke flavor on the pulled pork. Nice hot fresh hand cut French fries. Good southern sweet tea.

Jarrod Windham

Apr 30,2025

Tried BBQ here tonight for the first time. They were sold out of some items, but I tried pulled pork and several side items. Food was delicious, staff very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was quaint.

Andy Newton

Apr 22,2025

I loved food! Make sure you order the burger steak with the brown gravy and fried onions. To top it off the lemon blueberry cake was divine. It was homemade and tasted decadent down to the last bite. 5 stars all around. Will definitely come back here again.

John Farthing

Apr 21,2025

I’ve wanted to eat here for a good while and finally got the chance to try it! Me and some friends were on our way home from getting a Christmas tree and stopped in. Very awesome country atmosphere. Christmas music playing and the smell of smoky bbq in the air! Very nice folks and the bbq and hash was very delicious!!! I highly recommend!!!

Ron Rogers

Feb 24,2025

We stopped in here recently on a road trip and had a great meal. Our server (the owners mother) was very hospitable and informative about the menu and history of the restaurant. Her recommendations were spot on as well. Our party had brisket, BBQ (pulled pork), hamburger, BBQ chicken, potato salad, fries, onion rings, Mac n cheese and collards. Everything was very good, but the chicken was the best we have ever had and we love BBQ. The meat was cooked perfectly to allow the smoke and seasoning to be tasted in every bite. We would go out of our way to eat here again.

Ken E

Feb 20,2025

What a perfect place to enjoy barbecue! We were greeted warmly, seated promptly, and served some of the south's best barbecue. The dining room is eat-up with atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Charles Garner

Feb 13,2025

First visit this Sunday afternoon for the buffet. Everything was delicious. The meat was tender moist with tons of flavor. Brunswick stew above average taste, home made squash, green beans and collard greens were great. Dessert banana pudding was grandma's recipe and it was the best I have ever eaten . The price was way low for what we got . 5 stars plus

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