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BBQ Barn opens location near USCA
11/21/2009 12:36 AM   17 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friend

The BBQ Barn has brought its hickory-smoked flavor to Aiken.

Owners Susan and Jody Glover and Glenn Gentry Jr. have operated the BBQ Barn's North Augusta location for more than three years, and, on Nov. 9, the couple opened a location in Aiken managed by their son, Thomas Glover, and longtime employee Stephen Kyzer.

The new BBQ Barn is located at 130 University Parkway, near the intersection of University and Richland Avenue in the building that once housed The Buffet restaurant.

"We haven't done a grand opening; we wanted to do a soft opening," Jody said. "This is a big restaurant. The staff all trained at our North Augusta restaurant, but this is a much bigger dining room, so we wanted to make sure they were ready before we did a grand opening."

"We're looking to give people an affordable, fairly priced, good meal in a good, comfortable atmosphere," Thomas said. "Response has been very good; we're just trying to get the word out that we're here. We've had some people come in every day since we've been open."

"We've been very busy," Kyzer said. "We're blessed that the Lord has allowed us to have so many people come in here."

The restaurant specializes in hickory-smoked barbecue, fried chicken, traditional sides such as baked beans, collard greens, cole slaw, hash and rice and macaroni and cheese. Its amenities also include a full bakery with 15 to 20 cakes, pies, cookies and other treats made daily, and a coffee counter with iced mocha and French vanilla lattes. BBQ Barn offers dine-in and to-go service, and customers can call ahead for faster pick-up service; the staff also does catering.

The restaurant also offers free Wi-Fi Internet service, and there is a meeting room for civic groups. As long as the group orders food, there is no charge for the meeting room, according to Jody.

"We haven't given much thought to the future, but we'd like it to become a landmark hangout spot, like the Varsity or Al's in North Augusta - someplace that it's a family tradition to go to," he said.

The BBQ Barn is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

For more information or to place an order, call the BBQ Barn in Aiken at 226-0169.

Contact Suzanne Stone at sstone@aikenstandard.com.


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  17 comment(s) on this story

:  11/25/2009

BBQ barn is really unique. it's a family owned resturant built from the ground up and they are doing a wonderful job! Some of the people come in there and get chicken or ribs... i think that every new customers should try the bbq because they have one of a kind bbq sauces. Quit being so judgemental and give the place a shot.

BBQ Barn :  11/24/2009

To the person who thinks they put coleslaw on their sandwiches. THEY DON'T. I have eaten at North Augusta and Aiken and have never gotten a sandwich with coleslaw on it. You don't know what you're missing.

ronnieK

:  11/21/2009

Shealy's actually has the best fried chicken, green beans, and chicken gravy. Their bbq is ok, but they must have someone's grandma back their cooking the chicken! After trying BBQ Barn tonight, I still like Dukes better. The pricing structure is better at Dukes, and sides are better tasting in my opinion. Again, that's just my personal opinion. It wasn't bad, but comparing the two I will more than likely stick with Dukes.

GREAT FOOD! GREAT PEOPLE! :  11/21/2009

I really like your food! The people there are nice and always make you feel at home. Keep up the good work. Also the best TEA in the C.S.R.A.

Tommy

:  11/21/2009

Sounds like the hangout for Mikey Hunt .

not the best.... :  11/21/2009

best bbq is shealy's by far for this "area"
carolina and dukes is in a close race for 2nd....
bbq barn is more like papa russ's fast food style bbq.....not your typical southern bbq cuisine

BBQ BARN IS THE BEST!! :  11/21/2009

For the one that said they walked out because the place gives variety, go stay out and go to the other not-so-great BBQ places. That is your choice. I live closer to Aiken, but would drive all the to North Augusta for the BEST BBQ AROUND!!! Thank you for bringing the best to Aiken!!

cole slaw :  11/21/2009

To the idiot who is complaining about the cole slaw, just ask them to leave it off if it's such a big problem. Geez, it's not that difficult.

hmc :  11/21/2009

I have eaten at the one in North Augusta and have always enjoyed the food. The best banana pudding in town. Hash and rice is always good.
and please don't forget the banana pudding. Good cakes as well.

helnmcc

BBQ BARN :  11/21/2009

To Not4Me you must not be southern, cole slaw is optional you can order BBQ sandwich without it

To "Not4Me" :  11/21/2009

Couldn't you have just asked them to put the cole slaw on the side??? Everyone deserves a chance...sounds like you might be somewhat biased, or narrow minded.

Nancy

BBQ :  11/21/2009

Come on not 4 me. Expand your palate -- cole slaw is something easy to ask not to be on the sandwich. How could you judge the food by walking out and - I'm sure there are things on the menu of many restaurants that are not appealing to you. That's why there is a Menu of choices. Congrats - to the another new business on this side of town -- Support those that are willing to open a new business -- and a locally owned business. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES ---

need one southside?.....lazy ehh? :  11/21/2009

you havent tried it and you want one southside?
your probably less than 6miles from the place, if not stick with dukes! trust me.
im sure this place wont cause too much traffic, horse people would be ok with it

cant dig the prices for bbq :  11/21/2009

why drive past bobby's, dukes, or carolina which are all good in their own ways for this? its not a buffet for nearly $10 for a meal... id rather pig myself on the pig, YOU put the sauce on the meat for your sandwich, unlike maurices, more of yankee style bbq, they put chopped slaw on everything if you ever go... for instance go to harry's and get a pittsburg you see what i mean.
its ok food but my opinion a couple dollars too pricey for the portions and options....

Hogs heaven :  11/21/2009

Sure!I'll try try it. We need one on The south side.

Pigeater

BBQ Barn opens location :  11/21/2009

We're looking to give people an affordable, fairly priced, good meal in a good, comfortable atmosphere,"
They put coleslaw on their B.B.Q Sandwiches. This is a Sandwich not a Hotdog!!! When I saw this on the menu, I walked out and will not go back.
As to affordable…Stay with Bobby’s or Carolina B.B.Q, their prices are reasonable and their food is Good. Plus…the Coleslaw is served on a plate not on a Sandwich!

Not4Me

:  11/21/2009

will be up that way around christmas. sure hope the hash is good only get too eat it a couple of times a year. see you soon

lynn
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