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Is Sweatman's Bar-B-Que Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Holly Hill, SC)

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As of September 2026, Sweatman's Bar-B-Que is listed open on sweatmansbarbecue.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, offered active online ordering and described whole-hog barbecue service continuing since 1977.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 1427 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Sweatman's Bar-B-Que's whole-hog cooking style, highlighting its South Carolina-style barbecue sauces and buffet-style country sides. According to the restaurant's own website, Sweatman's Barbeque has served traditional South Carolina barbecue since 1977 from its location in Holly Hill, South Carolina. On 2026-09-08, the sweatmansbarbecue.com website listed active online ordering and catering options alongside a gift shop, indicating the restaurant continues to operate under the same name at its Eutaw Road address.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack
What was featured
Whole-hog barbecue with South Carolina-style sauces
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sweatman's Bar-B-Que

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweatman's Bar-B-Que still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sweatman's Bar-B-Que is listed open on sweatmansbarbecue.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sweatman's Bar-B-Que after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Sweatman's Bar-B-Que's whole-hog cooking style, highlighting its South Carolina-style barbecue sauces and buffet-style country sides. As of September 2026, Sweatman's Bar-B-Que is listed open on sweatmansbarbecue.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sweatman's Bar-B-Que located?

1427 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Sweatman's Bar-B-Que?

Season 4, Episode 3 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack”.

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Address
1427 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
sweatmansbarbecue.com

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