When it comes to bar-b-q in South Carolina, you’re never too far from your next delicious meal. And if that happens to take place anywhere in the vicinity of the Capital City, then you’re especially in for a treat! There’s a local Bar-B-Q restaurant in Columbia that, over the last eight decades and three generations, has grown to include 10 locations in Columbia – and still another in Santee.

If you’re new to the Palmetto State and haven’t made it a point to head over to Columbia for a taste of the melt-in-your-mouth good Que, found at Maurice’s Piggy Park, then baby it’s time.

Facebook/Maurice’s Piggy Park The original Piggy Park was opened in 1939 in Holly Hill.

The pit-fired pork is still cooked to perfection over the hot coals of locally-sourced wood.

Facebook/Maurice’s Piggy Park Each bite you take of Piggy Park’s savory bar-b-q is cooked for 24 hours in the proprietary pits and using secret recipes that trace all the way back to the first Piggy Park that opened in 1939.

At the Charleston Highway location in West Columbia, you can see the huge chimney from the pit house located immediately to the rear of the restaurant.

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Facebook/Maurice’s Piggy Park Behind that brick facade is where the magic happens. The proprietary pits run 24 hours a day to keep up with the demand for the delectable goodness that constantly springs from them.

Aside from their delicious pulled pork and pit-cooked ribs, Maurice’s Piggy Park also serves burgers, chicken, and hot dogs.

Facebook/Maurice’s Piggy Park And you can’t go wrong with the many famous sauces like Southern Gold Original, Hickory Red, Spicy Red, and more.

Generous portions mean you’ll want to show up with an appetite worthy of a huge plate of food. From the BBQ to the sides (baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, mac ’n cheese, and more!), you’re sure to leave happy and satisfied!

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When was the last time you visited Maurice’s Piggy Park? We’d love to hear all about your experience!

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Maurice’s Piggy Park has 10 locations in the greater Columbia area and one in Santee, South Carolina. The one pictured here is located at 1600 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia. The hours vary by location. Find the one nearest to you from the list of locations on their official website.

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The original Piggy Park was opened in 1939 in Holly Hill.

Each bite you take of Piggy Park’s savory bar-b-q is cooked for 24 hours in the proprietary pits and using secret recipes that trace all the way back to the first Piggy Park that opened in 1939.

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Behind that brick facade is where the magic happens. The proprietary pits run 24 hours a day to keep up with the demand for the delectable goodness that constantly springs from them.

And you can’t go wrong with the many famous sauces like Southern Gold Original, Hickory Red, Spicy Red, and more.

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The Charleston Highway location is open seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday/Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A buffet is available at the Charleston Highway location four days a week: Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday/Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Learn more from the official website!

 

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