Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet

Columbia, SC · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Columbia
#314
of 1136 restaurants
City Percentile
63%
rating percentile
Address
Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet, 1601 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone
(803) 799-1532
Website
docsbarbeque.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon

Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet is a restaurant located in Columbia, SC. It is one of 1,136 restaurants listed in Columbia. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Columbia city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet

Indulge in the savory tradition of Southern hospitality at Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet. This beloved Columbia institution specializes in classic barbecue, golden fried chicken, and crispy fried catfish. Enjoy an authentic taste of the South... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 George Renard · Sep 2025

This is great lunch buffet to stop at near WB Stadium. Nice selection of offerings include juicy fried chicken, moist BBQ, hash & rice, mac & cheese, and traditional sides. There's also regular daily specials including chicken bog. Very reasonable pricing with a friendly comfortable atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Joann Giangrande · Apr 2025

The best BBQ buffet in Columbia as far as price, atmosphere and selection of food and the only place I think I seen that had Catfish Stew. The sauces are good. The fried chicken is out of this world . The Mac and cheese. Much of the stuff is really good.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Ashley Hughes · Feb 2026

We loved the buffet. Price was 18 and that includes a drink. Banana pudding is amazing. The meat loaf.. Im obsessed! The bbq sauce.... I was taking shots of it out of the little portion cup things they give you. The establishment was classy but could use a little makeover.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeffrey Nikonchuk · Dec 2025

I had the buffet for lunch. The meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans were excellent. The buffet had a generous selection of different types of good southern food; meats, vegetables, starches, and desserts. Area is spacious with plenty of seating. Business has plenty of parking and is easy to get into from Shop Road.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alex W · Oct 2024

Stopped in for lunch with a few co workers. This was my first time visiting this establishment. All of the food was delicious, but my two favorite items were the Catfish Nuggets and Fried Chicken. The atmosphere was great, and very spacious seating.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantRestaurant

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