Find South Carolina Barbecue Restaurants Near You
Explore the Best Barbecue Joints from the Mountains to the Coast with this easy-to-scan SC BBQ Directory
Discover authentic South Carolina barbecue near you. If you’re looking for the best BBQ restaurants in SC, this SC BBQ Directory is the place to start.
South Carolina barbecue is famous nationwide, known for its distinct regional variations and iconic sauces. From local mustard-based sauces dominating the Midlands around Columbia to the tangy vinegar-and-pepper recipes beloved in the Pee Dee, South Carolina BBQ offers something uniquely delicious in every corner of the state. Below, you’ll find comprehensive directories of local BBQ restaurants organized by city, making it easy to explore the best SC has to offer.
Explore SC BBQ Restaurants by City
- BBQ Restaurants in Aiken, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Anderson, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Beaufort, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Bluffton, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Camden, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Charleston, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Clemson, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Columbia, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Conway, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Easley, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Florence, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Fort Mill, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Georgetown, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Goose Creek, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Greenville, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Greenwood, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Greer, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Hilton Head, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Kingstree, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Manning, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Mauldin, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Mount Pleasant, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Newberry, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in North Charleston, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Orangeburg, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Rock Hill, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Summerville, SC
- BBQ Restaurants in Sumter, SC
Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map
While this local BBQ directory is a great way to explore what SC has to offer, if you want to quickly search for the Palmetto State barbecue joints near you, jump over to our SC BBQ Trail Map. It will show you all the places in your vicinity and you can filter results to show just restaurants that are True Cue certified or the ones that serve hash, or those that serve whole hog BBQ, etc. Whatever you want, our online map is the fastest way to find local-area BBQ nearby.
South Carolina BBQ Styles
South Carolina’s barbecue varies uniquely by region:
Midlands & Columbia
Famous for mustard-based BBQ sauces, wood-smoked pork, and traditional BBQ hash, this region boasts popular spots like Maurice’s Piggie Park, City Limits Barbeque and Hite’s Bar-B-Que.
Pee Dee Region & Florence
Known for vinegar-and-pepper sauces, whole hog barbecue, and local favorites like red gravy and chicken bog. Don’t miss iconic restaurants like Shuler’s, Cain’s BBQ, and Elliott’s BBQ Lounge.
Lowcountry & Charleston
Charleston’s barbecue blends traditions, offering everything from classic mustard-based Texas-inspired brisket at Lewis Barbecue to whole hog at Rodney Scott’s BBQ.
Upstate & Greenville-Spartanburg
This area features a mix of sauce styles, typically mustard or tomato-based, found in places like Henry’s Smokehouse and Fork Grove BBQ.
Notable BBQ Restaurants in South Carolina
- Scott’s BBQ (Hemingway): Classic wood-cooked, whole hog barbecue.
- Melvin’s or Bessinger’s, Charleston: Taste the original SC mustard sauce.
- Lewis Barbecue, Charleston: Renowned Texas-style BBQ.
- True BBQ, Columbia: Some of SC’s best pork hash and rice.
- Midway BBQ, Buffalo: Authentic beef hash.
- Bucky’s BBQ, Greenville: Local legend for smoked pork and brisket.
Popular SC BBQ Events
BBQ festivals and competitions dot the Palmetto State year round, especially in the Spring and Fall. Check out our full Events Calendar to see what’s coming up. Here are a few of those coming soon:
Frequently Asked Questions about South Carolina BBQ
South Carolina barbecue features pork, typically slow-smoked or pit-cooked and served pulled or chopped. The state is famous for its distinctive sauces—mustard-based, vinegar-pepper, tomato-based, or hybrids of these styles. A unique local specialty is BBQ hash, a flavorful meat gravy served over rice.
Hash, a traditional South Carolina pork-based side dish, is found statewide but is especially popular in Midlands and Lowcountry barbecue restaurants. Upstate restaurants often serve a beef-based version. Our BBQ hash guide provides a comprehensive list.
South Carolina barbecue is known for pork served with mustard-based, vinegar-pepper, or tomato-based sauces, plus a unique side called hash. North Carolina barbecue emphasizes whole-hog or pork shoulder, served either with vinegar-based sauce in the east or a vinegar-tomato blend (Lexington style) in the west, commonly accompanied by slaw.
Additional Resources
- Download Official South Carolina BBQ Trail Map
- South Carolina: Birthplace of Barbecue
- Going Whole Hog – SC BBQ Cookbook
- Explore SC BBQ Recipes
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