How it all began.......................
After years of contemplating opening a restaurant, Roger Courtney finally took the plunge. He knew that his love for cooking and secret recipes (especially for BBQ) would draw in a crowd. The original Smokehouse Grill was opened in Jefferson, South Carolina on Hwy. 151 Business in February of 2001. After 6 years at the Farmers Market location there was a huge demand for a larger restaurant. The current location (on Hwy. 151) was opened in October 2007. Roger retired in 2015 but could not stay away from the people and what he loved most, cooking and seeing everyone enjoy it. The Smokehouse Grill re-opened in February 2020 with Clay Courtney as the owner and Roger as the Executive Chef. Our goal is to maintain the quality and caliber of food that has been enjoyed at the Smokehouse for the past 19 years. Come on in and enjoy a great meal and good conversation with "Big Rog" sitting at the head of the round table. Over the years we could not have continued this journey without the support of family, friends, and most importantly our customers. Thank you all for dining and helping us live the American dream, we truly appreciate it.
Contact us @ worldfamoussmokehouse@yahoo.com
Ribbon cutting ceremony February 2017.
Owner and Executive Chef Roger, his daughter Lori and son Clay, opening week Feb 17, 2017
The Courtney Family, Roger (owner), daughter Lori, son Clay and parents GB and Arvie Courtney.
A little front porch sitting, Mother's Day 2017