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Ward's B-b-q No 1
4.6 stars (7 ratings)

(803) 775-2490

416 East Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29153

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April 8, 2010 @ 12:51 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Goose Creek, SC
Wards is the best there ever was I moved from Sumter in 1976 due to my Dad getting a new job and everytime I go home I have to go by there not only the barbeque but the fixing to when I was little my parents and I would go there to eat and my Mom would give me part hers and my Dad part his it was just delicious...thanks....
April 20, 2009 @ 8:38 PM
a diner from Arab, Alabama
There is something to this place because no matter how far away you move, you miss their bbq tremendously. I absolutely love the Hash too and it's the only place you can find it. I live in Alabama now and there is nobody else like Ward's! And if you ask about Hash down here, it confuses people, they have no clue and no idea what they are missing out on. My husband and I also get family members coming to visit to bring us extras to freeze or when we visit there we stock up. It's great food but does spoil all other bbq for you. Oh the pain to such sinfully delicious food! I was actually online searching for recipes that maybe even came remotely close to theirs, that's when I found this site, and just had to express my love for that restaurant.

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Avg Rating: 5  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 7

April 8, 2010 @ 12:51 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Goose Creek, SC
Wards is the best there ever was I moved from Sumter in 1976 due to my Dad getting a new job and everytime I go home I have to go by there not only the barbeque but the fixing to when I was little my parents and I would go there to eat and my Mom would give me part hers and my Dad part his it was just delicious...thanks....
April 20, 2009 @ 8:38 PM
a diner from Arab, Alabama
There is something to this place because no matter how far away you move, you miss their bbq tremendously. I absolutely love the Hash too and it's the only place you can find it. I live in Alabama now and there is nobody else like Ward's! And if you ask about Hash down here, it confuses people, they have no clue and no idea what they are missing out on. My husband and I also get family members coming to visit to bring us extras to freeze or when we visit there we stock up. It's great food but does spoil all other bbq for you. Oh the pain to such sinfully delicious food! I was actually online searching for recipes that maybe even came remotely close to theirs, that's when I found this site, and just had to express my love for that restaurant.
March 23, 2009 @ 8:59 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Seattle, WA
I moved away from Sumter in 1981 and the only thing I miss is Wards. I've had my sister bring some to me once on the plane, but I would be in heaven if they would ship their products. After all these years, it is still the BEST bbq I have ever had and have found nothing to compare in Denver or Seattle (where I've lived). Once you taste Ward's, you're spoiled for life.
January 7, 2009 @ 8:54 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Cincinnati, Ohio
Wards is the best you will find. There cole slaw is too die for, as well as there hash and rice. Have been eating there for 15 years and everytime I am back in Sumter I get extras to take home. Wishing they would start sending it frozen...
August 24, 2008 @ 7:49 PM
a diner from Orlando, Florida
The best barbeque in the U.S. The main store is just a little "hole in the wall" where most of the business is take out. They also have a nice small resturant on the west side of town. The barbeque is fabulous, along with rice and "hash" and great hush puppies. Everytime I go to
SC I make a trip to Sumter for this.
June 25, 2008 @ 8:26 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Randolph ma.
My dining experience at Wards bbq was one of great satisfaction. Wards has some of the best bbq in the country.The flavor of there bbq is like no other, the Hash and Rice iststanding.when on vacation and traveling through South Carolina people should stop in Sumter to try Wards bbq
September 5, 2007 @ 6:08 PM
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Virginia Beach, VA
Best BBQ around
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April 8, 2010 @ 12:51 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Goose Creek, SC
Wards is the best there ever was I moved from Sumter in 1976 due to my Dad getting a new job and everytime I go home I have to go by there not only the barbeque but the fixing to when I was little my parents and I would go there to eat and my Mom would give me part hers and my Dad part his it was just delicious...thanks....
April 20, 2009 @ 8:38 PM
a diner from Arab, Alabama
There is something to this place because no matter how far away you move, you miss their bbq tremendously. I absolutely love the Hash too and it's the only place you can find it. I live in Alabama now and there is nobody else like Ward's! And if you ask about Hash down here, it confuses people, they have no clue and no idea what they are missing out on. My husband and I also get family members coming to visit to bring us extras to freeze or when we visit there we stock up. It's great food but does spoil all other bbq for you. Oh the pain to such sinfully delicious food! I was actually online searching for recipes that maybe even came remotely close to theirs, that's when I found this site, and just had to express my love for that restaurant.