Discover the story of 518 Smokehouse, born from a tradition among college friends who cherished backyard barbecue and good drinks. Now, we invite you to be part of our family-friendly space in Chapin SC, sharing delicious BBQ and creating new, joyful memories here at 518.
Every time I eat here, I leave asking myself, “why don’t I eat here more often?” The food is always amazing, the service is great, and the vibe of the restaurant is so fun. Everyone I bring here loves it just as much as I do!
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George Giouroukos
4 days ago
3.0
Longer than needed turnaround time 25 mins
Forgot to tell me they up-sold me on brisket?. Pick two is 31.03 with Tax. #Pricey
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Olivia Miller
4 days ago
4.0
Beautiful atmosphere, the staff is amazing, and the food is outstanding. The downside is if you make reservations, you may not receive the reservation you reserved, but overall it’s a great place to go, and it’s also kid-friendly.
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Linda Waters
Oct 11, 2025
2.0
We showed up for our 15th anniversary dinner, not being here before. What a great building. We were hopeful. Our server was pleasant, bonus! She recommended the mac & Cheese balls, delicious. My husband ordered the 518 burger and I ordered the 1/2 rack ribs. The burger was only 2" in diameter and dry and it was $19. My ribs were so dry the meat between the bones was as hard as the bones. Needless to say, we will not be back
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Laura Wilburn
Sep 24, 2025
3.0
The service was friendly, however they needed more workers because they only had one person working at the time so there was some lag in getting refill/food. The atmosphere was cool and different. It's definitely more of a dinner vibe place.
Food was disappointing -the appetizer was ok (fries with queso and BBQ sauce) The pulled pork was dry and lacking in flavor. The hash and rice was awful. I only give it a 3 because the service and atmosphere.