There’s no doubt about the loyalty South Carolinians have for their favorite BBQ. And since BBQ is truly an art form, it’s no wonder why some people will practically cross the state to get to their favorite flavor combinations when they’re craving BBQ.
We’ve pulled together the 15 BBQ joints in the state that serve up the best BBQ. We expect some will disagree – and that’s okay. If your favorite BBQ place didn’t make the list, then our comments section is always open for additional suggestions. We’d love to know your faves!
- Old South BBQ - 1020 Sea Mountain Hwy, North Myrtle Beach
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Facebook/Old South Bar B Q Co Trip Advisor reviewers rave about Old South as being the “real deal.” They have a reputation for great service, exceptional food, reasonable prices, and ribs that are out of this world.
- Home Team BBQ - 2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
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Facebook/Home Team BBQ of Charleston, SC Home Team BBQ serves up super generous portions of some of the best BBQ in the Lowcountry in an add-your-own-sauce style.
- Hudson’s Smokehouse - 4952 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
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Yelp/The Hungry Dad Jeff C. Good southern food is always in style at Hudson’s. Just look at how nice the collard greens look with that BBQ.
- Bluffton BBQ - 11 State Of Mind St, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Facebook/Bluffton BBQ Locals have been coming to Bluffton BBQ for years. Even the smell of this pit-cooked BBQ makes your mouth water in anticipation.
- Melvin’s BBQ - 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Yelp/Melvins BBQ Melvins has earned popularity among locals by always serving up great food and at a good price.
- Maurice’s Piggie Park - 1600 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Facebook/Maurice’s Piggie Park Lip smackin’ pulled pork and ribs with a variety of sauces. That’s what you’ll find at any of the many SC locations of Maurice’s Piggie Park. Yum, yum.
- Daddy Joe’s Beach House BBQ - 1400 W Floyd Baker Blvd, Gaffney, SC 29341
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Facebook/Daddy Joe’s Beach House BBQ & Grill Daddy Joe’s may be a master at pit-cooked BBQ, but their ribs are out of this world too.
- Mike & Jeff’s BBQ - 2401 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609
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Yelp/April L. Off the beaten path, filled with locals, and serving up delicious food…if any of this sounds good to you, then head over to Mike & Jeff’s for some old school BBQ.
- The Smokehouse - 34 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Yelp/Atiyah T. We recommend the dry rub full rack with the mac and cheese and green beans.
- Mutts BBQ Restaurant - 101 W Rd, Greer, SC 29650
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Yelp/Alex C. Mutts is the most popular buffet in Greer. Reviewers give it two thumbs up for the spectacular BBQ and for keeping the other items on the buffet fresh.
- Wholly Smokin’ Downtown - 150 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506
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Yelp/Wholly Smokin’ BBQ & Ribs You can get a whole lot more than BBQ at Wholly Smokin’. But with creative dishes like this “special” called the “Jar B Q” why would you want anything else?
- Sweatman’s BBQ - 1427 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059
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Yelp/Art H. Sweatman’s “All You Can Eat” menu choice is not only popular but also affordable.
- BBQ Barn - 10298 Atomic Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
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Facebook/BBQ Barn Trip Advisor users love the slow-cooked carmelized ribs at BBQ Barn. Give them a try with your own choice of sides.
- Scotts BBQ - 2734 Hemingway Hwy, Hemingway, SC 29554
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Yelp/Jamie S. No list of the Best BBQ in SC would be complete without Scotts. Scotts has been featured in the New York Times and visited by Andrew Zimmerman of the Travel Channel. Yes, it’s that good.
- Black’s Smokehouse - 1528 Blue Ridge Blvd, Seneca, SC 29672
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Yelp/Black’s Smokehouse Black’s opened in 2013 and has been a favorite in the upstate ever since. You can’t go wrong with the ribs, but from the looks of this grill - you can’t go wrong with any of it. Enjoy!
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Facebook/Old South Bar B Q Co
Yelp/Jess C.
Trip Advisor reviewers rave about Old South as being the “real deal.” They have a reputation for great service, exceptional food, reasonable prices, and ribs that are out of this world.
Facebook/Home Team BBQ of Charleston, SC
Home Team BBQ serves up super generous portions of some of the best BBQ in the Lowcountry in an add-your-own-sauce style.
Yelp/I. F.
Yelp/The Hungry Dad Jeff C.
Good southern food is always in style at Hudson’s. Just look at how nice the collard greens look with that BBQ.
Facebook/Bluffton BBQ
Locals have been coming to Bluffton BBQ for years. Even the smell of this pit-cooked BBQ makes your mouth water in anticipation.
Yelp/Kerri B.
Yelp/Melvins BBQ
Melvins has earned popularity among locals by always serving up great food and at a good price.
Facebook/Maurice’s Piggie Park
Lip smackin’ pulled pork and ribs with a variety of sauces. That’s what you’ll find at any of the many SC locations of Maurice’s Piggie Park. Yum, yum.
Google Maps [streetview]
Facebook/Daddy Joe’s Beach House BBQ & Grill
Daddy Joe’s may be a master at pit-cooked BBQ, but their ribs are out of this world too.
Facebook/Mike & Jeff’s BBQ
Yelp/April L.
Off the beaten path, filled with locals, and serving up delicious food…if any of this sounds good to you, then head over to Mike & Jeff’s for some old school BBQ.
Facebook/The Smokehouse
Yelp/Atiyah T.
We recommend the dry rub full rack with the mac and cheese and green beans.
Yelp/Ricky W
Yelp/Alex C.
Mutts is the most popular buffet in Greer. Reviewers give it two thumbs up for the spectacular BBQ and for keeping the other items on the buffet fresh.
Facebook/Wholly Smokin’ Downtown
Yelp/Wholly Smokin’ BBQ & Ribs
You can get a whole lot more than BBQ at Wholly Smokin’. But with creative dishes like this “special” called the “Jar B Q” why would you want anything else?
Yelp/Todd O.
Yelp/Art H.
Sweatman’s “All You Can Eat” menu choice is not only popular but also affordable.
Facebook/BBQ Barn
Trip Advisor users love the slow-cooked carmelized ribs at BBQ Barn. Give them a try with your own choice of sides.
Yelp/Jon F.
Yelp/Jamie S.
No list of the Best BBQ in SC would be complete without Scotts. Scotts has been featured in the New York Times and visited by Andrew Zimmerman of the Travel Channel. Yes, it’s that good.
Black’s Smokehouse
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Black’s opened in 2013 and has been a favorite in the upstate ever since. You can’t go wrong with the ribs, but from the looks of this grill - you can’t go wrong with any of it. Enjoy!
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