We ordered takeout of brisket and Turkey. It is some of the best BBQ I have ever eaten. They gave us a great portion of sauces and fixings. Perfect for multiple hotel meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Vereen
Today we visited this location for dinner and saw a customer stand her child on the counter with shoes in contact to the food counter. The employee running the register was very professional with the issue while securing the entire matter by sanitizing the area. We appreciate her actions and will continue to visit this location. ????.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Potato, Potato Salad
Dana Chapman
THE best BBQ we have ever eaten. The best. Pulled pork, brisket, mac n cheese were outstanding! Super craft beer and California chardonnay. What's not to love about that? Thanks for the great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daneen Kincaid
WOW. if you are a bbq lover, this is your place. The best bbq we've experienced in a fun atmosphere. We went at peak time, so unfortunately the line was long. But the owner checked in frequently, the drink trailer served incredible margaritas and the line moved quickly.The beef brisket is probably the best we've tasted, with choices on the "lean level" we choose lean, and it was plenty moist.Or eyes were bigger than our stomach, but no worries - leftovers are always great!You have got to give Lewis a try if you are in the area. It will not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Mac & Cheese, Sliced Brisket, Sausage
Ahngelk77 Mtz
For the first time i tried the brisket meat,And OMG that extremely delicious. You gotta try it when your are on downtown
Thisl place is freaking incredible. The best BBQ ww have ever had. Meat is sliced in front of you. You can get a little of this and a little of that, add your sides, and a full bar for drinks. Plenty of outdoor seating. A must go to if you are in Charleston.
Absolutely the best BBQ I have ever had!Had the El Sancho Loco and it was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Macaroni and Cheese
C Brown
Decided to try this restaurant based on the high average rating. I was pleasantly surprised and so glad I did.This is tucked into a neighborhood behind the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston. There was a small parking lot, but we were lucky to find a parking space when we pulled in. The wait was about 15-20 min, took that log to get in and get to the counter to place an order. When we were up we were called forward and had an opportunity to take the chopped brisket. It's been a while since I've had brisket but this was tasty and melted in my mouth.I opted for the pulled pork, Mac and cheese, collards, a sausage link and fries. It's definitely a little like cafeteria style, one station preps your meet and another gets your sides. Drinks are self serve...aside from the bar (my friend got a cider to drink while we waited, she said it was like apple cider and sprite for bubbles. She liked it.)There are no traditional plates...we were asked how many we needed. Expecting real plates we were instead handed a role of paper...Parchment paper I guess. Not sure. Inside was packed so we went outside to eat. There's plenty of outdoor seating both with and without coverage. Since it was also chilly they had heat lamps outside as well and the staff turned the lamp on near our table.You have to pick up silverware and napkins separately. FYI, there are no sauces on the table like you'd usually find in a bbq restaurant and I have no idea where the sauces were so I ate my bbq plain.I immediately tasted the mac and cheese, because why not. So good! Like the mac and cheese youd make for the holidays. Then I moved to the collards and they were good as well. Sweet, a bit of tangy, had some meat in it for flavoring, tender. Good! Moved to the fries which looked different but they were good as well. Not overly salted and I didn't taste any other seasoning but they were good enough to eat plain. The other star of my plate was the bbq. Last year at a different establishment the bbq was lacking. This bbq, Lewis BBQ was different, better, tasty, tangy, seasoned, tender, not a lot of fat. Soooo, good! Didn't even have to smother it in sauce to make it better. My friend got the turkey, which she said was tender and well seasoned. We both enjoyed the homemade sausage link. She also had the brisket, with little/no fat. Tasty and melted in her mouth.We got generous portions, enough I said say to have leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day.Overall, highly recommend Lewis BBQ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas BBQ, Chopped Brisket, Fries, Mac & Cheese, Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese
Joe King
Brisket was amazing… and setup allowed you to have a beer while to waited!Banana pudding was also great
Wait in line for over an hour, the second we got to order they ask..wanna taste? Of course!! We're starving...and then you realized you just put baby angels singing into your mouth. This is THE BEST BBQ we have ever hasGet the brisket wet! And the Staff is just as amazing as the food. Thank u ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marica -
Didn't dine in, picked up the order after arriving in Charleston, picked for its location, and good reviews. I can say it was a lot of people coming and going. The BBQ was good, the brisket was tender, and the collard green was good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sliced Brisket
Morris Ross
Undoubtedly one of the best barbecue places I have ever eaten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Sandwiches
Rc B
It is an art to take great ingredients and elevate them even higher. Some food need beautiful garnishes and delicate platting to dress them up. Some others do not; raw beauty. That's what you will find at Lewis.There is something highly titillating when the fragances of BBQ'd and smoked meats tingles your nose.There is something pleasing to the eyes and palate when the sight and taste of meats make your mouth watery.Yet, it is something else when your ears twitch and almost blush because you hear the inner sound and micro vibration of the perfect bark being chewed on. Real BBQ lovers know what I am talking about. You live for the perfect bark and the perfect meat.Lewis is no fluff, no bells, no whistles. Just food. Great food.(items I would recommend but not on the list below: Green Chile Corn Pudding and banana pudding)Parking: Parking is full but you can find place on the streetKid-friendliness: The meats are well-seasoned so kids who cannot handle peppers might struggle but there are options without pepper (ex: mac and cheese)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas BBQ, Pork Ribs, Chopped Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese
Sharon Wellings
Food was good but the place was a bit shabby, could do with some money spending on it.
We ordered takeout of brisket and Turkey. It is some of the best BBQ I have ever eaten. They gave us a great portion of sauces and fixings. Perfect for multiple hotel meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Today we visited this location for dinner and saw a customer stand her child on the counter with shoes in contact to the food counter. The employee running the register was very professional with the issue while securing the entire matter by sanitizing the area. We appreciate her actions and will continue to visit this location. ????.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Potato, Potato Salad
THE best BBQ we have ever eaten. The best. Pulled pork, brisket, mac n cheese were outstanding! Super craft beer and California chardonnay. What's not to love about that? Thanks for the great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW. if you are a bbq lover, this is your place. The best bbq we've experienced in a fun atmosphere. We went at peak time, so unfortunately the line was long. But the owner checked in frequently, the drink trailer served incredible margaritas and the line moved quickly.The beef brisket is probably the best we've tasted, with choices on the "lean level" we choose lean, and it was plenty moist.Or eyes were bigger than our stomach, but no worries - leftovers are always great!You have got to give Lewis a try if you are in the area. It will not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Mac & Cheese, Sliced Brisket, Sausage
For the first time i tried the brisket meat,And OMG that extremely delicious. You gotta try it when your are on downtown
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato, Sausage, Brisket Sandwich
Thisl place is freaking incredible. The best BBQ ww have ever had. Meat is sliced in front of you. You can get a little of this and a little of that, add your sides, and a full bar for drinks. Plenty of outdoor seating. A must go to if you are in Charleston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas BBQ, Pork Ribs, Chopped Brisket, Sliced Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese
Listen, just do it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs, Sliced Brisket
Absolutely the best BBQ I have ever had!Had the El Sancho Loco and it was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Macaroni and Cheese
Decided to try this restaurant based on the high average rating. I was pleasantly surprised and so glad I did.This is tucked into a neighborhood behind the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston. There was a small parking lot, but we were lucky to find a parking space when we pulled in. The wait was about 15-20 min, took that log to get in and get to the counter to place an order. When we were up we were called forward and had an opportunity to take the chopped brisket. It's been a while since I've had brisket but this was tasty and melted in my mouth.I opted for the pulled pork, Mac and cheese, collards, a sausage link and fries. It's definitely a little like cafeteria style, one station preps your meet and another gets your sides. Drinks are self serve...aside from the bar (my friend got a cider to drink while we waited, she said it was like apple cider and sprite for bubbles. She liked it.)There are no traditional plates...we were asked how many we needed. Expecting real plates we were instead handed a role of paper...Parchment paper I guess. Not sure. Inside was packed so we went outside to eat. There's plenty of outdoor seating both with and without coverage. Since it was also chilly they had heat lamps outside as well and the staff turned the lamp on near our table.You have to pick up silverware and napkins separately. FYI, there are no sauces on the table like you'd usually find in a bbq restaurant and I have no idea where the sauces were so I ate my bbq plain.I immediately tasted the mac and cheese, because why not. So good! Like the mac and cheese youd make for the holidays. Then I moved to the collards and they were good as well. Sweet, a bit of tangy, had some meat in it for flavoring, tender. Good! Moved to the fries which looked different but they were good as well. Not overly salted and I didn't taste any other seasoning but they were good enough to eat plain. The other star of my plate was the bbq. Last year at a different establishment the bbq was lacking. This bbq, Lewis BBQ was different, better, tasty, tangy, seasoned, tender, not a lot of fat. Soooo, good! Didn't even have to smother it in sauce to make it better. My friend got the turkey, which she said was tender and well seasoned. We both enjoyed the homemade sausage link. She also had the brisket, with little/no fat. Tasty and melted in her mouth.We got generous portions, enough I said say to have leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day.Overall, highly recommend Lewis BBQ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas BBQ, Chopped Brisket, Fries, Mac & Cheese, Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese
Brisket was amazing… and setup allowed you to have a beer while to waited!Banana pudding was also great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Brisket, Sliced Brisket
Restaurantji Recommends
Wait in line for over an hour, the second we got to order they ask..wanna taste? Of course!! We're starving...and then you realized you just put baby angels singing into your mouth. This is THE BEST BBQ we have ever hasGet the brisket wet! And the Staff is just as amazing as the food. Thank u ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't dine in, picked up the order after arriving in Charleston, picked for its location, and good reviews. I can say it was a lot of people coming and going. The BBQ was good, the brisket was tender, and the collard green was good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sliced Brisket
Undoubtedly one of the best barbecue places I have ever eaten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Sandwiches
It is an art to take great ingredients and elevate them even higher. Some food need beautiful garnishes and delicate platting to dress them up. Some others do not; raw beauty. That's what you will find at Lewis.There is something highly titillating when the fragances of BBQ'd and smoked meats tingles your nose.There is something pleasing to the eyes and palate when the sight and taste of meats make your mouth watery.Yet, it is something else when your ears twitch and almost blush because you hear the inner sound and micro vibration of the perfect bark being chewed on. Real BBQ lovers know what I am talking about. You live for the perfect bark and the perfect meat.Lewis is no fluff, no bells, no whistles. Just food. Great food.(items I would recommend but not on the list below: Green Chile Corn Pudding and banana pudding)Parking: Parking is full but you can find place on the streetKid-friendliness: The meats are well-seasoned so kids who cannot handle peppers might struggle but there are options without pepper (ex: mac and cheese)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas BBQ, Pork Ribs, Chopped Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese
Food was good but the place was a bit shabby, could do with some money spending on it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Sliced Brisket