Looking for barbecue around Charleston, SC? This directory brings together restaurants across Charleston and nearby Lowcountry communities so you can see a broad range of options in one place.

Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry offer a wide mix of barbecue. You’ll find whole-hog cooking and longstanding South Carolina traditions alongside brisket-focused restaurants, modern smokehouses, local chains, and places serving everything from pulled pork and ribs to chicken, sausage, hash, and wings.

This directory includes restaurants in Charleston as well as Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, and other nearby communities, giving you one place to explore what’s available across the area. Scroll down to browse the listings.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While this directory is useful for browsing Charleston-area restaurants, our SC BBQ Trail map is the better tool when you want to see what’s closest to you.

The map lets you filter restaurants by features such as True ’Cue certification, hash, whole hog barbecue, and more. If you want to explore beyond Charleston, start with our South Carolina BBQ directory to browse restaurants by city and town.

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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