Marcus Hayes
Paid Member@marcuseatsupstate
Upstate SC born and raised. I'm all about BBQ, steakhouses, and the kind of spots your dad used to take you to. No foam, no micro-greens — just real food done right.
Recent Posts
Smoke on the Water has been holding it down on the Reedy River for years. The pulled pork sandwich with house slaw is still one of the best bites in Greenville. Period. 🔥
Hall's Chophouse is the real deal. The prime ribeye with truffle butter is the kind of steak that makes you close your eyes on the first bite. Worth every dollar. 🥩
Cluck & Barrel doing what they do — the hot honey chicken sandwich is DANGEROUS. I've had it four times this month and I regret nothing. 🍗
Marcus's Top Picks
Texas brisket in Greenville — John Lewis changed the game.
The prime ribeye is the best steak in South Carolina.
Classic Greenville BBQ with the best river view in the city.
Hot honey chicken sandwich — I dream about this thing.
The duck fat fries alone are worth the trip to Main Street.
Upcoming Events
Upstate BBQ Trail — Summer Edition
August 9, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Lewis Barbecue, 25 S Pleasantburg Dr (first stop)
Hitting 3 of the best BBQ spots in Greenville County in one afternoon. Lewis Barbecue → Smoke on the Water → Smoking Pig BBQ. DM @marcuseatsupstate to join the crew — spots are limited!
RSVP via InstagramSteakhouse Night at Hall's Chophouse
August 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Hall's Chophouse, 125 S Main St
Treating myself — and a few of you — to the best steak in South Carolina. I'm reserving a table at Hall's Chophouse for a proper end-of-summer dinner. DM @marcuseatsupstate on Instagram to grab one of the 8 spots.
RSVP via Instagram