Melissa Holliday
I was google BBQ restaurants, and this popped up in Summerton. A great experience arrived later in the after, so were sold out of some items…so please call ahead. This was a warm/down home atmosphere, and great food will return.
Items–BBQ Sandwich/4 pc wing dinner/2 pc pork chop dinner
Thursdays open, btw 2 pm – 3 pm and only fried items.
Friday and Saturdays 11 am – 8pm full menu
… moreJohn Becker
This is the BBQ place Summerton needed! I picked up a BBQ sandwich combo and a Mac and Cheese. The sandwich was made special with the addition of pork skins, adding a crunch and flavor that compliments the mustard based sauce nicely. The pork skins were done to perfection, definitely get it with the skins! The Mac and Cheese was both cheesy and creamy and I could have eaten more than just one portion. If you are traveling 95 on a Friday or Saturday and want a good BBQ stop, I highly recommend this one!
… moreDanielle Brierley
We stopped in on a roadtrip from MD, a little off the beaten path from 95 but easy to find. Service was great, very attentive and they let us enjoy our meal in the back patio area with our dog. Great value for the price and I do recommend if you are ever in the area!
… moreTaylor Morgan
I stopped by Big Al’s BBQ and Grill and ordered the whiting dinner with mac and cheese, green beans, and pink lemonade. I didn’t realize the dinner came with three sides, so I doubled up on the mac and cheese-and honestly, no regrets. The whiting was perfectly fried, flavorful, and crispy without being greasy. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich, and doubling up just meant twice the comfort. The green beans had a nice seasoning and tasted like they were cooked with love. The pink lemonade was the perfect sweet, refreshing touch to round out the meal. Everything hit the spot-definitely a place I’ll be coming back to.
… moreMary Sparshott
If you’re near Summerton, SC, and craving southern cooking, this spot just minutes off I-95 is an absolute treasure. It’s takeout-only, but don’t let that fool you—the food here is leagues beyond what you’d expect from a carryout place. It’s like showing up at your childhood home and leaving with a plate of Grandpa’s cooking, made fresh just for you.
We stopped in around 6 p.m. on a Saturday, and while they were out of cornbread, the staff’s warmth and hospitality made up for it. Big Al himself, even took a moment to chat with us before heading back to the kitchen—a personal touch that sets this place apart.
The food? Unforgettable. I had the pork sandwich, collards, and mac and cheese, and my husband went for the fried chicken and fries. The pork was tender and flavorful, piled high on the sandwich. The collards stole the show—savory with a hint of smoky sweetness, like a perfect blend of BBQ and southern tradition. The mac and cheese was creamy and indulgent, the kind that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite.
Although the setup is takeout-only, they make it easy with curbside service—a great option if you’re on the move. Portions are generous enough to share, and I still had leftovers to share with our son when we reach Florida.
Between the home-style cooking, warm service, and unforgettable flavors, this place doesn’t just serve food—it serves up memories. Don’t miss it!
… moreGina Brown
If you find yourself on I95 near Big Al’s BBQ on a Thur, Fri or Sat, do yourself a favor and stop. Great BBQ and Fried Chicken. Skip the chain restaurant and eat at Big Al’s! Worth the trip a few miles off I95.
… moreLarry Grimsley
Fairly new alternative to the Summerton area. If you’re looking for some Ole fashioned, down home cooking this is the place. Like most BBQ places they’re open T-F-S with grill only options on Cheeseburger Thursday
Run by some of the friendliest folks in town. Takeout only at this point.
… moreLucille Thomas
Big AL Grill is very Good Place To Eat and All the Food is Awesome and they Have Some Very Good BARBECUE Eat once Will Back for More I Give A+
… moreDamien jenkins
Best soul food I’ve had in a very long Time and very affordable I will be back
… moreRobin Walters-wells
Staff was very friendly, cheeseburger basket (All the way) was great!
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