Jo Jo's Backyard BBQ

Lancaster, SC · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Lancaster
#7
of 102 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Jo Jo's Backyard BBQ, 2009 N Rocky River Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720
Phone
(803) 283-4844
Website
destination-bbq.com/stores/jojos-backyard-bbq
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Jo Jo's Backyard BBQ is a restaurant located in Lancaster, SC. It is one of 102 restaurants listed in Lancaster. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Lancaster city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #7 of 102 restaurants in Lancaster. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Hannah M-W · Dec 2025

A family-run place that serves awesome tender pulled pork bbq, Carolina style with vinegar / mustard with option to go traditional with sweet Baby Ray's. Get it as a sandwich, a plate, in a family meal, or by the pound. I personally like the Brunswick stew side. It's rustic and small but the folks are friendly and food is delicious at a good price. We're not local but it's something we'd gladly do the drive for. Highly recommend!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 A Park · Aug 2025

So the first time I ate at Jo Jo's was two years ago. That experience was amazing. I came back into town in business and swing by again. Ordered the Pork and Rib combo. The pulled pork was on the dry side and with no flavor. The ribs were moist, and cooked to satisfaction but seemed lacking from my first experience. The Brunswick soup though is always on spot. So I don't know what happened in two years but I'm hoping that today's taste was just a fluke and that my next visit down it will be a home run hitter once again. Oh, the sides were macaroni and cheese and baked beans. I enjoyed the sides just wish the portion was more.

★★★★★ 5.0 Ed Komasara · Nov 2023

Love the Jo Jo's!!! Consistently the best barbecue joint. No frills just great food. Been eating here regularly for years and they never disappoint. Friendly folks too.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Kayleigh · May 2025

Went here for a quick bite to eat, the restaurant was really clean and well taken care of, and the workers were nice. The atmosphere … didn’t really sit well with me. The food was very very bland. I ordered the BBQ sandwich with Coleslaw and the macaroni and cheese. The sandwich was tolerable. It had a nice smoky flavor to it, but the Macaroni and cheese was pretty bad. Absolutely no flavor at all, it was just goopy mush. It really grossed me out. For the price I guess it wasn’t too bad, but still, no excuses. I’ve had lunches, when I was in school, that were free and tasted better than this. Also one of their wheel chair accessible walkways was veryyy steep

★★★★★ 5.0 Scott Price · May 2025

I served BBQ and Chicken Halves at a Memorial Day service for Veterans, Jo Jo's prepared the BBQ and Chicken topped off with homemade sauces, we served 140 people, everyone complimented all the food. Jo Jo is a Pitt Master and tops in his trade. This is a must if you love BBQ Or if your planning your next event. I promise you won't be disappointed. Been eating there since he opened. Always great food

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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