Find Hilton Head Barbecue Restaurants Near You

Hilton Head Barbecue at a Glance

Looking for barbecue around Hilton Head, SC? This directory brings together restaurants on Hilton Head Island and in nearby Lowcountry communities so you can see the area’s barbecue options in one place.

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Our guide to the best BBQ in Hilton Head, SC highlights the island restaurants we recommend most and explains what each does well, so you can choose the place that fits what you’re looking for.

Hilton Head’s barbecue options range from casual smokehouses and no-frills barbecue joints to full-service restaurants where smoked meat is part of a broader Southern menu. Cross onto the mainland and you’ll find more small-town and roadside-style stops around Bluffton, Okatie, and the surrounding Lowcountry.

This directory reaches beyond the island itself, with listings grouped by community so you can browse Hilton Head Island as well as places such as Bluffton, Beaufort, Port Royal, Ridgeland, and Hardeeville. Scroll down to explore the full list.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While this directory is useful for browsing Hilton Head-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 the Hilton Head area, start with our South Carolina BBQ directory to browse restaurants across the state.