Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Charleston using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Whiskey Run Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 5060 Dorchester Rd Unit 280 North Charleston, SC 29418
- Categories: Sports Bars, Barbecue, Whiskey Bars
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#29. Bessinger's BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1602 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29407
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Burgers
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#28. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 Melnick Dr North Charleston, SC 29406
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#27. In-N-Out Wings

- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4391 Dorchester Rd Ste 230 A North Charleston, SC 29405
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Barbecue
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#26. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7250 Rivers Ave Unit 400 North Charleston, SC 29406
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#25. Food for the Southern Soul

- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Charleston, SC 29401
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
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#24. Smokin Gringos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1436 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29405
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Barbecue
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#23. Southern Roots Smokehouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2544 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29414
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Southern
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#22. Melvin's BBQ - James Island

- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 538 Folly Rd Charleston, SC 29412
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#21. RightOnQue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Meeting St Marion Square Charleston, SC 29403
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
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#20. Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (671 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4964 Centre Pointe Dr North Charleston, SC 29418
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Sandwiches
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#19. Dukes BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 331 Folly Rd Charleston, SC 29412
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#18. Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8983 University Blvd Unit 106 North Charleston, SC 29406
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Sandwiches
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#17. Queology Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (478 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 N Market St Charleston, SC 29401
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#16. King BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1505 King St Edmund's Oast Brewing Charleston, SC 29405
- Categories: Barbecue, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#15. 843 Korean BBQ & Sushi House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6601 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Barbecue
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#14. Home Team BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 Williman St Charleston, SC 29403
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, Sandwiches
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#13. Poogan's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (868 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 188 E Bay St Charleston, SC 29401
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#12. Home Team BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (530 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 King St Charleston, SC 29403
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Palmira Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 99 S Market St Charleston, SC 29401
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Sticky Fingers Ribhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5060 Dorchester Rd North Charleston, SC 29418
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Hannibal's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Blake St Charleston, SC 29403
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Soul Food
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#7. Burnin 99

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7620 Rivers Ave Ste 320 North Charleston, SC 29406
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue, Korean
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#6. The Rib Guy

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 396 Huger St Charleston, SC 29403
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue
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#5. Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1622 Highland Ave Charleston, SC 29412
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Swig & Swine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1582 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1217 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29407
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Hugh-Baby's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1028 St Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue
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#2. Lewis Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1741 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 464 North Nassau St Charleston, SC 29403
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Venues & Event Spaces
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