Initial Q - Spartanburg

Full, Meat, Bbq
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Initial Q

Initial Q
4.6 / 5 (1327 reviews)

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Social Bar Smokehouse offers a unique gastro-smokehouse experience unlike the typical southern barbecue served in a Styrofoam clam shell with slaw and beans. Come to Initial Q for an excitingly different take on barbecue.

Last update: 25.01.2026 from: سنان

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 1327 reviews
jim-l-forest8634
22.11.2023

Good food, brisket was on point, sides were also great, nice variety of drinks on the menu plus specials drinks. Service was pretty good.

s-m-horse0-1
22.11.2023

Rode over from Greenville for an outing and enjoyed lunch at Initial Q. I chose pulled pork, that was tender and moist, piled high on a brioche bun, and served with fabulous coleslaw. It was a great choice. Served with with a side of Pepper Jack Grits. The presentation was perfect. All that aside, visiting downtown Spartanburg the first Saturday of the month, be prepared to hear the firehouse siren. Apparently it's tested on that day, at 1:00 pm. Didn't know if it was an air raid or bomb warning alert. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

stephanie-g-teacher6-1
14.12.2023

Absolutely amazing! My family and I stopped in from out of town for a few soccer friendlies. They greeted us with homemade pork rinds and a small assortment of homemade BBQ sauces and a list of their bases.Very unique starter and presentation. We then had two drinks one which was a sweet and spicy drink and a peachy mint one. Both were strong and refreshing. Not weak and boring. For dinner, we shared the IQ platter and it was delicious. Brisket, pork, sausage,burnt ends, mac, mash and brussel sprouts. Enjoyed every bit. The rolls and the pickled veggies that accompanies the platter were tasty. We concluded our night with their bread pudding dessert- yet again delicious! We usually eat indowntown Greenville but opted for downtown Spartanburg instead. What a great area and great experience. Management and staff were very attentive and the cleanliness of the restaurant and restroom were superb. Thank you Kayla for yourservice. Please give them a try!

snn45
08.06.2025

Had brunch here today......O.M.G. It was amazing. Nicole was a great waitress, very attentive and helpful. Im new to SC and finding an appreciation for grits. Their pepperjack grits hot the spot. Also had the make your own omelete...they give you 5ingredients! And the mimosas are just right!

otto95-mechanic286
08.06.2025

Out of all the places for our work outing, we decided to go to IQ. This was my first time to the area, but a few of my coworkers had been here before so apparently the food is good because they all wanted to come back. The atmosphere and decorwas very nice and surprising to me because it was not the typical bbq joint atmosphere I was expecting. And what a surprise toget a whole plate of freshly made pork rinds. I am a lover of pork rinds so it was a plus. The eggnog martini wasoutstanding! More of a dessert for me, but yummy and perfect for the holidays!

Menu

  • Salads

    Pork Knife
    Pork Knife
    $10.7
  • Sweets

    White Chocolate Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding
    White Chocolate Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding
    $7.8
  • Side Dishes

    Honey Cider Slaw
    Honey Cider Slaw
    $3.9
  • Plates

    Grilled 6 Oz Angus Fillet
    Grilled 6 Oz Angus Fillet
    $28.3
    Bourbon Barrel Smoked 10 Oz Sirloin Strip
    Bourbon Barrel Smoked 10 Oz Sirloin Strip
    $26.4
    Hickory Smoked Pork Belly Steak
    Hickory Smoked Pork Belly Steak
    $18.5

FAQ

A little farther located is Amtrak-Spartanburg, where you can also access the public transportation.

The restaurant offers complimentary WLAN for its guests.

The restaurant is a non-smoking restaurant.

The restaurant and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The place also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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