One Hot Mama's BBQ
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Where it is
Get directionsOne Hot Mama’s BBQ is at 35 Office Park Road on Hilton Head Island, and the shaded patio with red umbrellas is the first thing you see. It is a loud, family-friendly barbecue place run by Chef Orchid Paulmeier, who cooked her way onto Food Network, and it is part of the South Carolina BBQ Trail. There is a second One Hot Mama’s in Bluffton, but this page is about the Hilton Head one.
One Hot Mama's BBQ Menu
One Hot Mama's BBQ is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on barbecue and American food, with moderate prices.
What to Order at One Hot Mama’s
The wings are the calling card, sold as the world’s best, and reviewers back that up with talk of crisp bark and real smoke. Brisket, pulled pork and baby back ribs are the other big orders, and the platters are generous. Sides get real praise: mac and cheese, collard greens with pulled meat mixed in, baked beans and honey jalapeño cornbread. The menu button above has the full list, including burgers, wraps and salads.
Waits and Reservations
Plan on walking in. The restaurant is popular, and reviewers report waits of around an hour at peak times, which they generally say was worth it. There is plenty of seating inside and out. Full-menu hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day, and Thursday to Sunday a bar bites menu carries on until 11 p.m. You can also order online for takeout.
Getting There
One Hot Mama’s is at 35 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.
What diners say
Guests come for barbecue done properly: tender brisket, flavorful ribs and wings with a crisp smoky bark. Sides such as mac and cheese, collard greens and honey jalapeño cornbread get their own praise. Portions are generous and prices reasonable, and the servers are friendly in a lively, family-friendly room with indoor and outdoor seating.
Watch: One Hot Mama’s, Hilton Head: Ribs, Wings and the Late Crowd
One Hot Mama’s BBQ does not take reservations: it is walk-in, and at peak times reviewers report waits of around an hour, which they generally say was worth it. It is at 35 Office Park Road on Hilton Head Island, a loud, family-friendly barbecue place with a shaded patio and red umbrellas, run by Chef Orchid Paulmeier, who cooked her way onto Food Network, and part of the South Carolina BBQ Trail. The Bluffton restaurant has its own page; this is the Hilton Head one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does One Hot Mama’s take reservations?
No, it is walk-in. Expect a wait at peak times, sometimes around an hour, and call (843) 682-6262 if you want to check how busy it is.
What is One Hot Mama’s known for?
Its wings, brisket, pulled pork and baby back ribs, plus sides like mac and cheese, collard greens and honey jalapeño cornbread.
What are One Hot Mama’s hours?
The full menu is served 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day. A bar bites menu runs 9:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.
Is One Hot Mama’s good for kids?
Yes. The restaurant calls itself family-friendly, with a lively room and indoor and outdoor seating.
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