Best Barbecue restaurant in Aiken
Fill a plate, then go back for more.
SMOKED WITH HICKORY WOOD
All Sauces Made In-House
Southern cooking, a salad bar, and vegetables and sides made from scratch.
Order OnlineStraight From the Buffet Line
Pork, chicken, sandwiches, plates, and the sides that come with them.
Still a Family Business
Dukes Bar-B-Que was founded over 45 years ago by Uncle Danny Dukes. Rauly and Jan Judy opened their first Dukes in Allendale in 1992 and opened in Aiken in 1996. In 2015 they retired, and their son Christian and his wife Rebecca Judy have owned it ever since.
Read Our StoryON THE BUFFET
Barbecue, and All the Sides
Take a Plate To Go
Don't feel like cooking today? We got you covered. Every take-out plate comes with one meat, three items, and hushpuppies, and pork plates come standard with mild sauce.
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CATER WITH US
Having a Party?
Let us handle the food for your next event. Dukes caters parties of 75 or more, brings plenty so nobody runs short, and leaves you with nothing to clean up.
Catering (75+)The Plate Is Just the Beginning
The room, the patio, and the folks who fill them.
What Aiken Says
Recent reviews from our guests.
Kelly Review Guide
The location is pretty far from the highway, but it’s worth the visit. The BBQ was fresh, and the refills came out quickly. Everything tasted homemade, especially the ribs, which were my favorite. The price is the same on weekdays and weekends, which was nice considering the wide selection of food available. The young ... girl at the register was very friendly, though we barely interacted with the servers or bussers during the meal. Most of the experience is self-service, from refilling drinks to cleaning up afterward. Unfortunately, the salad bar did not meet my expectations. The whole baby carrots and spring mix didn’t seem fresh, and the greens were very dry. Read More
Robles Group Enterprises
Walking into the big dining hall is an array of sorted meats and sides that will please the tastebuds. Fresh and delicious and very reasonably priced. If you are near stop by and try this delicious one stop buffet. Definitely will be coming back.
melynda schudrich
Fun yummy food. Friendly people. Working there. I personally loved the grits, fried okra, and corn fritters, as well as the barbecue. I had banana pudding for the first time ever. I was even able to get it for home.
Chris Miller
Ooh-wee I had the pleasure to visit Aiken's best Bar-B- Que buffet on Saturday June 20, 2026. I really enjoyed myself at Dukes Bar-B-Que Aiken from the very comfort, spacious seating, the exceptional customer service from the staff, and the southern barbecue atmosphere there at Dukes. Dukes has plenty of hot and ... scrumptious buffet food selections to chose from at a terrific price, and I will definitely be back to dine. The juicy, mouthwatering fried pork chops was ooh-wee and for dessert the self, soft -serve ice cream really hit the spot to concluded this lunch. I will recommend Dukes Bar-B-Que to satisfy your taste buds and stomach. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
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We're located in Aiken, SC, and we serve guests from all over Aiken and the surrounding area.
Come See Us in Aiken
Dine in at the buffet, pick up a plate, or let us cater.
Dukes Bar B Que Aiken
Business Hours
Sunday:
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Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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