
Best BBQ/Ribs: Home Team BBQ
By Brynn BurkeHOME TEAM BBQ, initially founded in Charleston, South Carolina, opened its fifth location in Columbia in May 2019. Since then, it has been voted Best of Carolina’s Best BBQ/Ribs multiple years in a row. The restaurant combines vintage decor with a modern twist on barbecue.
The menu features barbecue favorites like pulled pork, brisket and wings. They’re known for their signature rub and variety of sauces sitting right on the table. Tried and true Southern favorites are available every day in the center of Five Points, featuring classics like pulled pork sandwiches, sliced or chopped brisket and smoked turkey. The menu goes beyond just barbecue and includes tacos, nachos and salads.
If you’re looking for a drink to pair with your meal, try the famous Gamechanger, a frozen rum drink guaranteed to blow you away with its refreshing flavor.

Home Team is more than a barbecue joint. Its ambiance is unmatched, with its eclectic decor covering the walls and plenty of TVs for watching the game. The restaurant even has a late-night menu for the bustling nightlife scene of Five Points.
Find the southern comfort Columbia is raving about at Home Team BBQ.