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Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
4.715k ratingsbbq · brisket · outdoor
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- 4.8 · 24922209 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Home Team BBQ
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
4.71.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25031217 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Swig & Swine
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
4.73.8k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2504302 Coleman Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
Page's Okra Grill
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 16251622 Highland Ave, CharlestonTrending
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25061011 King St, CharlestonFeatured
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
4.57.9k ratingsbbq · casual · takeoutOpen - 4.6 · 25071205 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Home Team BBQ
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
4.54.9k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 10581028 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston
Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop
Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.
4.6802 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 1292597 S Allen Dr a, North Charleston
By the Grace of GRITS Catering
North Charleston catering operation specializing in Southern comfort food and barbecue for weddings and private events.
4.790 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 91102029 Carver Ave, North Charleston
King BBQ
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
4.5695 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 16211331 Folly Rd, Charleston
Dukes Barbecue
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
4.51.2k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 131122379 SC-41, Mt Pleasant
Swig & Swine Mount Pleasant
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
4.41k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25013188 E Bay St, Charleston
Poogan's Smokehouse
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
4.27.1k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 25014538 Folly Rd, Charleston
Melvin's BBQ - James Island
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.69.9k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 251151990 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville
Swig & Swine
4.53.2k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250164964 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
4.24k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25017Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Melvin's BBQ - Mt Pleasant
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.22.7k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 250182544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Southern Roots Smokehouse
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
4.15.5k ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 250191602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Bessinger's BBQ
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
4.13k ratingsOpen
