Find authentic South Carolina barbecue near you in Hilton Head, SC. If you’re looking for the best BBQ restaurants around the Hilton Head area, this is a great place to start.

While HHI is famous for its seafood and upscale dining, the island and its surrounding Lowcountry communities also boast some excellent Southern barbecue. Whether you’re craving slow-smoked pulled pork, tender brisket, or fall-off-the-bone ribs, Hilton Head’s BBQ restaurants serve up authentic flavors alongside classic sides like hush puppies, mac-and-cheese, and collard greens. Many local BBQ joints take inspiration from South Carolina’s rich barbecue traditions, offering a mix of mustard-based, vinegar-pepper, and tomato-based sauces.

Whether you’re on the island or in nearby Bluffton and Okatie, you’ll find plenty of great BBQ spots near you. Explore our directory below to discover the best BBQ restaurants in Hilton Head and the surrounding Lowcountry.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Hilton Head directory is a great way to see what the local area has to offer, if you want to quickly find the barbecue joints near you in Hilton Head, jump over to our SC BBQ Trail map. It will show you all the BBQ joints in your vicinity and allow you to filter results to show just restaurants that are True Cue certified, or serve hash or whole hog BBQ, etc. Whatever you want, our online map can help you find it in Hilton Head-area communities.

Finally, if you’re interested in what’s available in other locations around the Palmetto State, the best place to start is with our South Carolina BBQ directory.

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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