14 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Charleston

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  • Lewis Barbecue Charleston 464 North Nassau Street, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    1 Lewis Barbecue Charleston

    4.8 Superb 1,249 Reviews

    464 North Nassau Street, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Ribs Brisket Sausage Pulled Pork Collard Greens and Slaw
    • Nachos with Pulled Pork Nachos
    • The Lewis Barbecue Reuben
    • Chopped Brisket Sandwich

    “FABULOUS smoked brisket/turkey ...sides are southern at its best...Local favorite....can't wait to go back!!!!!”

  • Swig & Swine 1217 Savannah Highway, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    2 Swig & Swine

    4.6 Superb 741 Reviews

    1217 Savannah Highway, Charleston

    • Take-Out
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    Customers’ favorites

    • Brisket and Pulled Pork w Sides of Mac and Cheese Hash and Rice Corn Pudding and Collared Greens
    • Brisket Pulled Pork Pork Collar Greens Mac and Cheese Baked Potato Salad and Grits
    • 2 Meat Platter with Smoked Brisket Pork Belly Baked Potato Salad and Corn Pudding
    • Family Platter with Mac and Cheese Beans with Brisket and Corn Pudding

    “Share Our Suzy is incredibly grateful for Swig & Swine and their continued partnership in presenting our annual Denim & Diamonds event. Their commitment to supporting local breast cancer patients and giving back to the community means so much to our mission. Because of partners like Swig & Swine, we are able to provide real support to women in the Lowcountry during treatment. We are thankful for their generosity and for standing with us year after year.”

  • Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    3 Home Team BBQ

    4.5 Superb 571 Reviews

    1205 Ashley River Road, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fiery Ron's Smoked Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce
    • Smoked Chicken Wings w Alabama White Sauce
    • Sliced Brisket Greens and Brunswick Stew
    • BBQ Nachos with Brisket and Queso

    “Home team was a pleasure to work with! Great with responding and getting answers to me quickly, they arrived on time to cater a wedding I coordinated, set up on time, and the food was delicious! Extremely friendly and easy to work with staff who were very helpful! As a planner I appreciate a great catering team and they’ve got it! Highly recommend!”

  • Poogan's Smokehouse 188 East Bay Street, Charleston Smokehouse · $$

    4 Poogan's Smokehouse

    4.2 Good 650 Reviews

    188 East Bay Street, Charleston

    • Take-Out
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    Customers’ favorites

    • Two Meat Combo with Pulled Pork and Ribs
    • Springer mt Farms Fried Chicken
    • Trio of House Smoked Meats
    • Chopped Brisket Sandwich

    “An excellent restaurant for anyone looking to experience authentic Southern cuisine in the heart of historic Charleston! Poogan’s Porch is one of Charleston’s best-known dining establishments, combining Southern hospitality, traditional Lowcountry cooking, and the charm of a historic setting. Housed in a Victorian-era residence dating back to 1888, the restaurant has plenty of character and offers a memorable dining experience that feels connected to the city's history. What I particularly appreciate about places like this is the opportunity to experience traditional Southern cooking rather than just another generic restaurant menu. Southern cuisine has a rich culinary heritage, shaped by African American cooking traditions, local ingredients, and generations of Lowcountry food culture. Dishes featuring shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and other regional specialties help tell that story through food. One interesting fact is that the restaurant takes its name from Poogan, a neighborhood dog who became a familiar presence outside the building in the 1970s. The restaurant opened in 1976, and Poogan eventually became part of its identity. It is a charming piece of local history that gives the establishment a personality beyond its menu. The atmosphere is another major part of the appeal. The historic house, traditional architectural details, and welcoming Southern character make it a particularly enjoyable place to sit down for a meal while exploring Charleston. The location on Queen Street is also excellent, with beautiful historic streets and architecture nearby that are well worth exploring on foot. Overall, Poogan’s Porch is a wonderful choice for visitors who appreciate historic buildings, Southern culinary traditions, and restaurants with a genuine sense of place. Charleston has no shortage of dining options, but places like this offer something beyond the food itself: a connection to the city's character and heritage. Definitely worth considering when visiting this beautiful historic city.”

  • Palmira Barbecue 2366 Ashley River Road Bldg 1, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    5 Palmira Barbecue

    4.4 Superb 515 Reviews

    2366 Ashley River Road Bldg 1, Charleston

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Beef Cheeks Smoked Sausage Whole Hog Cuban Beans Chicken 1 2 Greens Mac & Cheese Dill Pickles
    • Collard Greens Mac and Cheese Beef Cheeks Pork Ribs and Bread Pudding
    • Beef Ribs Pork Belly Beef Cheeks Beef Cheeks Sandwich
    • Beef Cheeks Barbacoa Sausage and Mac & Cheese

    “Everyone was so friendly. The food was amazing. I will definitely be back the mac & cheese will melt in your mouth.”

  • Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint 1622 Highland Avenue, Charleston Barbecue · $

    6 Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

    4.6 Superb 357 Reviews

    1622 Highland Avenue, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    • Pulled Pork Shoulder
    • Half Rack Spare Ribs
    • A Whole Slab of Ribs

    “Local flavors and Classic BBQ style... so many choices !Fun retro vibe, great outdoor space...impeccable attention to Gluten Free needs.Excellent Service!”

  • Dukes Barbecue 331 Folly Road, Charleston Barbecue · $

    7 Dukes Barbecue

    4.3 Superb 288 Reviews

    331 Folly Road, Charleston

    • Take-Out
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    Customers’ favorites

    • Dukes Buffet Mac and Cheese with Sweet Potato Fries
    • Strawberry Shortcake
    • Macaroni and Cheese
    • BBQ Sandwich Basket

    “Awesome BBQ. The folks are so kind.”

  • Hannibal's Kitchen 16 Blake Street, Charleston Soul Food · $

    8 Hannibal's Kitchen

    4.4 Superb 651 Reviews

    16 Blake Street, Charleston

    • Take-Out
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    Customers’ favorites

    • Collard Greens Plate SM and Mac and Cheese
    • Liver & Onions w Red Rice
    • Shrimp and Crab Rice
    • Hannibal's Crab Rice

    “Hats off to Gaby! She was wonderful! Her energy and huge smile. We’d go back just to see her again! 🫶”

  • Home Team BBQ 126 Williman St, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    9 Home Team BBQ

    4.5 Superb 344 Reviews

    126 Williman St, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pulled Pork Sausage Mac and Cheese Beans and Brussels Sprouts
    • Fiery Ron's Smoked Chicken Wings
    • A Platter of Our Favorite 'Que
    • Pulled Pork Platter

    “Home team was a pleasure to work with! Great with responding and getting answers to me quickly, they arrived on time to cater a wedding I coordinated, set up on time, and the food was delicious! Extremely friendly and easy to work with staff who were very helpful! As a planner I appreciate a great catering team and they’ve got it! Highly recommend!”

  • Kees Kitchen 1051 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston Barbeque · $$

    10 Kees Kitchen

    4.6 Superb 66 Reviews

    1051 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Kees Kitchen BBQ Sauce
    • Sliders

    “Absolutely huge portions for the price. INSANE flavor.”

  • Bessinger's BBQ 1602 Savannah Highway, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    11 Bessinger's BBQ

    4.0 Good 541 Reviews

    1602 Savannah Highway, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pick Two-- Pulled Chicken Half Chicken with Mac N Cheese Collards & Skins
    • Little Joe Pork Sandwich and Onion Rings
    • Pulled Chicken Sandwich
    • Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    “The food was great. Everything came out together. Everything was amazing. It was very flavorful and delicious. The service was great, they were really nice. They had the answers to the questions and they helped us out with some of the things we didn't know. The atmosphere is really nice. A lot of really decorated cool walls. A lot of pictures of the local community. The outside is really nice and decorated. Everything was really clean. The bathrooms were cleaned. A really good experience. The prices were not too bad. I would recommend it for anybody in that area.”

  • Melvin's BBQ - James Island 538 Folly Road, Charleston Barbecue · $

    12 Melvin's BBQ - James Island

    4.1 Good 313 Reviews

    538 Folly Road, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Brisket Plate with Mac and Cheese Baked Beans and Smoked Wings
    • Double Bacon Cheeseburger
    • Cheeseburger and Fries
    • Smoked Turkey Sandwich

    “Pretty expensive but well cooked”

  • Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop 1028 Saint Andrew's Boulevard, Charleston Hamburger · $

    13 Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop

    4.6 Superb 274 Reviews

    1028 Saint Andrew's Boulevard, Charleston

    • Take-Out
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    Customers’ favorites

    • BBQ Burger and Fries and Shroom and Swiss Cheese and Fries
    • Chili Cheese Fries and Hamburger Combo
    • Double Cheeseburger and Chilli Fries
    • Vanilla & Strawberry Milkshake

    “I'm almost afraid to rate this place because everybody's gonna start going there! Burgers and Q sandwich aren't huge but they're fresh and good. Standard serve yourself fountain drinks but there's fancy lemonade available, and it's worth the extra charge. Excellent shakes available, I'm working on trying them all. I like the relatively small menu. It's a delicious step up from a fast food chain with a chill vibe.”

  • Southern Roots Smokehouse 2544 Savannah Highway, Charleston Barbecue · $$

    14 Southern Roots Smokehouse

    4.0 Good 401 Reviews

    2544 Savannah Highway, Charleston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Smoked Sausage by the lb
    • Traditional Pulled Pork
    • Sliced Brisket Plate
    • Mac and Cheese Balls

    “I placed an online order this morning and they called me a few minutes later to tell me they were out of burnt ends for the sandwich I ordered..I told the girl working to just replace it with something she recommended. I ended up getting back to our AirBnB and was missing some of the other food I had ordered but went back later and they 100% took care of us. The ribs are amazing and so were the wings! 10/10 service and the food was great too! Next time we are in the area we will definitely return :)”

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