Bobby's BBQ and Catering — Restaurant in Fountain Inn

UPSHOT- Eat Here Often -DELICIOUS

The brisket was perfectly smoked and wasn't dry or over-seasoned. It's the best I've had in the Upstate, but I've not tried the brisket from the KC Invitational Winner on Pelham yet. The pulled Pork was amazingly juicy and not over-smoked. The cheddar and jalapeno sausage tasted incredible (deliciously smoked sausage with a dash of silky cheddar and a hint of jalapeno combined with a very pleasant texture). The pulled pork tacos were a masterpiece with layers of flavor and are also a GREAT value at only $4 each. I recommend getting them "all the way" which includes an avocado sauce, a dash of BBQ sauce, and a bit of coleslaw (real coleslaw, not that overly-sweet stuff).

The sides are pricey at $4/serving, but they are delicious as well. The barbecue joint staple that is mac and cheese is a bit unique at this place. The cheese wasn't overpowering and the manner in which the cheese sauce had been prepared gave it a wonderfully silky texture. I know how to make a bechamel sauce, and use sodium citrate when I make my own cheese sauces, but I don't know what they did to make this so silky smooth (I have to ask the next time I'm there). The corn pudding/casserole was also absolutely delicious. My wife scoffed when I told her the price for the sides. She then tried the sides, and was no longer in doubt about their legitimacy. The sides can hold their own on any table, in any kitchen.

I guess the thing I liked the most about ALL the food was how Tay balanced the flavor profile of each dish without covering it up with distractions (too much smoke, over-seasoning, overly aged cheese(s), too much jalapeno, etc.). With every bite, you knew what you were eating, you knew it tasted incredible, and the layers of flavor were easily discerned without distracting from the quality of each ingredients.

Another thing which stood out was the quality of the staff, which is a direct reflection of owner involvement. I watched an employee remove a wrapped brisket from the warming oven and place it next to the bun on the counter They then cut and weighed the slices, placed them on the bun, covered the sandwich, and quickly re-wrapped the brisket before placing it back in the warming oven. They then immediately finished dressing the sandwich and plated up the sides. They did the same thing with the pork, BUT, they went the extra mile. They pulled the pork by hand to make each sandwich. As they pulled the pork, they separated/removed the excess fat, and then placed the "trimmed" meat on the bun. These employees take pride in their craft, and in 2023, that's a Rare Commodity.

I can't wait for my next visit.

PS: I debated whether or not to write a review, as the food is so good that I don't want to share this place with others. I figured that was selfish and, obviously, wrote the review (but yeah, it...

All that I can say is, WOW! I just ate the best BBQ that I have had in a long time. Maybe ever. The pulled pork was perfectly prepared. Tender, juicy tasting of real oak wood smoke, and seasoned to perfection. No sauce needed. The house sauce is excellent. The mustard is as well if you're into mustard based sauce. The brisket was tender, juicy and flavored to perfection. The house sauce was the perfect compliment. And the hot sauce wasn't bad at all. To top off the flavors we had a dinosaur bone (beef rib). Oh, my GAWSH! Absolutely amazing. The flavor, tenderness, juices flowing... no sauce needed for any reason, but when that house sauce hits the fat... BAM! Off the chain delicious. The sides didn't disappoint. Mashed sweet potatoes topped with pecan, cheesy potatoe casserole, and Nanner puddin. Mmmm...

As we were leaving we met Rico in the back. After a quick review of our experience he offered us sausages. One jalapeño and one house. You must try some of theses. Both made in house and amazing. Rico gave us a tour of where the magic happens and introduced us to Grace and Mercy. The @ 20' oak wood smokers.

Do yourself a favor. Go to Bobby's. The people are amazing. Polite, humble and hard working. And it shows in the finished product.

Edit. 6/10/22 We have now been to Bobby's 3X since 5/5/2022. Rico is an amazing human. Kind, remembers you like family and always smiling. The Staff upfront are wonderful. And the food just keeps getting better. Alright, the food hasn't changed. We just keep falling deeper in 🥰. If you are reading this deciding for yourself or family. Stop now. Get to Bobby's and you will have made one small step to a...

If you’re reading this review, then I’m assuming you’ve never been here before, but you’re looking for some good bbq. If you’re reading this on any day between Thursday through Saturday, then stop what you’re doing. Put down your phone. Grab your keys and drive right on over to Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn. If you’re still reading this, you HAVE TO order the brisket. Might as well gone ahead and order at least a pound of it. I know, it may seem a little expensive at first, but you will love it! I promise! Have you ever heard the saying, you get what you pay for? Well, you are paying for the most delicious brisket that ever touched your lips and you won’t regret it. I’ve tried brisket several times before Bobby’s BBQ existed. I had already made my mind up that brisket was gross and it just wasn’t for me. The first time we tried Bobby’s, I ordered a pulled pork sandwich plate and yes, the pulled pork is delicious too, but so is that juicy smoked turkey and the house made sausage…anyyyyway, my husband begged me to try the brisket bc I just didn’t want to since it had always been such a disappointment. LIFE CHANGING!!! I know that seems dramatic, but DANG it is the best tasting piece of beef I’ve ever put in my mouth! I simply don’t have the time to go into all of the deliciousness that Bobby’s BBQ has to offer because I love side dishes too and they have some of the best!! We don’t even order the sandwich plates anymore because we have to order so we can have lots of leftovers and it’s always well worth what we pay! The owner is the absolute BEST and he’s definitely my favorite business owner because he’s so nice and passionate about...