Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse is a barbecue restaurant in Columbia, SC, located at 702 Cross Hill Rd. It holds a rating of 4.50 based on 2956 reviews. The business operates six locations across North Carolina and SC, including sites in Ballantyne, Birkdale Village, Park Road, Plaza Midwood, and Smoky Hollow. The Columbia location, also known as Cross Hill Market, can be reached at 803.764.1231.

The restaurant prepares authentic Southern-style barbecue using real wood rather than propane. Pitmasters begin work before dawn to slow-cook meats until tender. The menu features brisket sliced to order, described as Texas by way of Charlotte, and chopped pork that blends Eastern North Carolina and Lexington styles. Ribs are cooked low and slow, and the pork is served with a vinegary sauce. Smoked wings are also available.

Sides include Bradford Farms collard greens braised in flavor, creamy mac-and-cheese with a browned top, golden hushpuppies, and various sauces. The staff is noted for hospitality and knowledge of the menu.

Midwood Smokehouse offers professional barbecue catering services for weddings, corporate luncheons, backyard celebrations, and game-day gatherings. Catering is managed through Plate Perfect and includes brisket, pulled pork, and smoked chicken. The service covers events in Charlotte, Huntersville, Columbia, and Raleigh. Customers can customize their meals with sauces, toppings, and add-ons. The business maintains a solid reputation built on a large base of customer reviews and consistency in flavor.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Technical score of 90 out of 100, which ensures the website is secure and readable by search engines without errors. The Discoverability score is 75 out of 100, meaning AI crawlers can access every page and find the business to enable recommendations.

Services:

• Catering
• Pick Up
• Private Dining
• Takeout Delivery