Best New Restaurant: Home Team BBQ

Best New Restaurant

Home Team BBQ

Kendall Hyman

Daily: 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

1.3 miles from the Horseshoe, 8-minute drive, 18-minute walk

$$ Google Money Rating

Home Team BBQ is the hottest new restaurant in Columbia. Located in the middle of Five Points, Home Team is a blend of a sports bar and southern barbecue restaurant. Students, families and locals flock to Home Team whenever there is a big sporting event on or just to relax and eat and drink with loved ones.

Home Team’s menu is expansive and features classic barbecue items, such as pulled pork platters and sliced brisket sandwiches, but also gets creative and encompasses tacos and salads. Whatever you are craving, Home Team has something for you. Home Team is most notable amongst students for their nachos. With your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken, chicken chili, or black beans, these nachos have an option for everyone and are piled high with three different salsas, two different cheeses, jalapenos, guacamole and much more.

Home Team’s drink menu has helped land them the Best New Restaurant Spot. Their signature drink, the Game Changer, is a frozen beverage containing rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut and some nutmeg. This drink gets the job done and tastes delicious in the process.

Whether you are looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, a place to watch the big game, or something fun to do on a weekend with friends, Home Team is the place.

Ethan Lam