Country Side BBQ
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.9 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $16.00
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
For twenty years, Countryside BBQ has been serving heaping plates of fresh-chopped barbeque, hand-battered chicken tenders and fresh vegetables. All with a side of southern hospitality and small town charm. Countryside has been the locals favorite since Lynetta and Gary Byrd opened the doors twenty years ago 1990. In 2006 ownership and management of the restaurant moved to Rob Noyes and David Ditt, who were born and raised in Marion. Under their ownership, Countryside has continued to grow and expand it's community involvement and menu offerings. One aspect has not changed through the years-the friendly, welcoming service. Comfortable and Welcoming.Countryside is full of small-town allure the front porch of the restaurant is adorned with sit-and-chat white rocking chairs and leafy green ferns. Inside, country music is piped through the restaurant just loud enough for the diners to hear their favorite songs.
PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $16.00
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles331 reviews
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Very good
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Average
34
Poor
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Venture17844741343
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 family
We used CSB for our cater choice for our wedding. They did a great job and service was fantastic! We appreciated them serving our guest and even making our plates due to us being so busy during the reception (bride and groom) to make sure we got to eat as well. This would be the SECOND time my family has used them for a wedding. We will always refer them to others looking for great food and service. Thank you again, Ashley and Nick Saffel.
Written 5 October 2023
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Bobbi P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 solo
I ordered my meal at curbside pickup as I usually do on Saturday evening. They are quick to take the order in less than a minute. They are always busy and polite. The Flounder is a favorite because the filets are thick and cooked perfect. Baked potatoes are fresh and hush puppies make a good snack before I get home. Best place in Marion takeout or eat in.
Written 16 November 2024
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Mustang X
Dallas87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
There were 2 of us and we shared the pulled pork and beef brisket platter. It was very tasty. We liked their homemade BBQ sauce. We got a side of sweet potato fries and they had some sugar and cinnamon seasoning, really good! Service was excellent. We got seated right away and the waitress took our drink order right away. They give you a small pitcher of your drink so you don’t have to flag them down for refills. We will definitely go back.
Written 16 September 2023
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Linda Young
Brevard8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
This was our 2nd visit and we were very pleased. The place was packed but we received our meals quicker than seemed possible. It was hot and delicious. I got the Asian Wrap full of crisp lettuce, cucumber, onion, and crispy chicken nuggets. I ordered a fruit bowl that was equally fresh and delicious. My husband remarked that it was one of the few times I had cleaned my plate. He was happy with his Beef brisket sandwich too.
Written 25 August 2023
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Mamabear35
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 none
Stopped in for lunch after a long day of hiking. Waitstaff were helpful and quick. Food was extremely well priced. Nice sized portions. I ordered a bbq sandwich which was good (not the best I’ve ever had) but was good for $4.50. Hubby ordered the chicken salad sandwich and he said it was delicious... I took a bite and it was very good. He also ordered hush puppies and I thought those were very good as well. I also had a side of green beans and that was my only disappointment. They were bland with no seasoning sort of tasted like they just came out of a can. Other than that overall great experience and food. We will definitely be eating there again.
Written 15 November 2020
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NCEmie
Hickory156 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
We stopped for lunch here for the first time while passing through town. Service was fast, pleasant and the food was plentiful and delicious! We both had the chopped barbecue sandwich. The pork was pure white meat, tender and flavorful. I had the red slaw and my husband had the regular slaw. We also ordered fries and hush puppies which were perfectly cooked. I am a sauce person so I totally loved the barbecue sauce that came with my sandwich. I also tried the sauce on the table. It was a light vinegar based sauce without heavy peppery seasoning. We thoroughly loved everything we had today and will certainly become repeat customers!
Written 28 February 2020
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baileyatcountryside
Thank you so much for stopping by. We hope to see you again soon.
Written 18 April 2020
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Julie J
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 couples
We were traveling and trying to decide which exit on the freeway we should take for something to eat. We saw the sign on the freeway and followed that exit. Very good surprise. Service was friendly and fast. Food was very good and more than satisfying. We ordered a brisket sandwich, a bbq pork sandwich, corn nuggets and onion rings. Delicious!! Wish this place wasn't 10+ hours from our home.
Written 10 October 2021
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Lester Ojeda
San Juan464 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 friends
We came here recommended by a friend, and it was obviously the best choice. Locally owned and served, this place has all the small-town charm you can ask for. The food was good (pork chops and fried okra), the dessert was better (strawberry cobbler, sure tasted home made) but best of all was the attention to us and the friendliness of the staff. Definitely looking forward to our next time in the area to check in and try something else on the menu!
Written 8 August 2021
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GoneFishin5109
Greenville48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 none
While passing through this area for the first time, we noticed that the parking lot was packed, which is a good sign that the food must be delicious. I'm glad we decided to pull in. There is plenty of seating inside. The prices are inexpensive. The food is amazing. The staff are all very nice, many that went past our table checked in with us to see if we needed anything.
Written 2 March 2020
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Tourist21297966027
We are so glad you stopped by. We hope to see you again soon!
Written 18 April 2020
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Delores B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 family
My mom sister and I met for lunch on 2/15/20 based on the positive reviews. It was our first visit but it won’t be our last. We had pork bbq, brisket and the flounder/shrimp combo plate. The food was hot and served quickly. Added treat was the warm western style bbq sauce served with the pork. Sides included a baked sweet potato, cole slaw, fried okra, potato salad and a side salad and hush puppies. All of the sides were delicious and the portions were very generous. We all requested to go boxes. Connie was our waitress and her service was great and the owner Rob visited our table to welcome us as well. The dessert menu was very tempting with homemade cakes, pies, cobblers and banana pudding but that had to wait for another visit. 😊😊 I highly recommend this restaurant.
Written 15 February 2020
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baileyatcountryside
Thank you so much for joining us. We hope to see you again soon!
Written 18 April 2020
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Sam1771
Washington DC16 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 couples
We saw the reviews for the restaurant and decided to check it out. Busy restaurant, but then there are less than 5 restaurants in the area like this. We opted for the full rack rib special. It was a really good price for 18.99. We were excited since we are in the south, and southerns states are famous for BBQ, supposedly. We are from DC area, and the competition for good BBQ is always on. We had it to go since we just came from gold mining and dirty. To our utter dissatisfaction and disappointment, it was not good at all. It was not even tender. We had 1 small BBQ sauce for 2 racks of ribs we weren't even aware about since it was thrown inside the styrofoam togo containers were the hush puppies, corn were strewn all over. The fries was thrown on top of the ribs, which made it meaty and soggy. We actually had to use both hands just to separate the rib bones. The meat is very pink close to the bone and it tasted of blood. I was disgusted at some point and lost my appetite. Bad ribs and sides are typical of American restaurant, greasy and fried. Can't say much about them since they all taste the same, lack flavor and just use ketchup. Our worst BBQ restaurant's ribs in our town is better than the ribs we had in this place. BBQ fail Marion, NC. Good BBQ should be cooked well and tender with flavor. The best BBQ so far are northern states! YaY!
Written 19 September 2020
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susan h
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022 none
We ate here 2 times in the 5 days we stayed at the campground near by. The brisket was excellent!! The staff was super friendly and accommodating. If you are ever in this area, I highly recommend eating here. So good!
Written 6 June 2022
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jj53178
Lexington81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 couples
Did somebody say chocolate peanut butter pie? OH MY WORD! So I have to say we have always liked this restaurant from the first time we ate there about 10 years ago. The food is always great! Our usual is the BBQ and Chicken tender combo plate. It never disappoints! We usually are so full that we can’t eat dessert. We have been missing out! I’m a huge peanut butter chocolate fan. So I decided to try the chocolate peanut butter pie! The first bite I took, I almost cried! I’m not exaggerating. It was THE BEST peanut butter pie I have ever put in my mouth! I literally would have given the lady that makes them a hug if I could have. So please stop here! If you like pb chocolate pie, take the plunge. You will not regret it! PS sorry about the big bite out of the pie before I thought to take a picture. 😀
Written 23 October 2020
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Terri J
163 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 none
Oh my, the brisket sandwich was awesome and my hubs enjoyed a fried chicken sandwich. He said it was very tasty. Both were large portions. The service and fast delivery of the food were exceptional. Great food at a great price. Give them a try.
Written 15 January 2021
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Debbie F
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 couples
Ordered the country fried steak. Was horrible. A square patty of chopped something. Gravy tasted odd. Half the corn was burnt. Green beans tasteless. The slaw and hush puppies were good. Service was good. We paid but barely touched it. The worst meal I have had in my entire 64 years.
Written 17 November 2024
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