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

Just across the Cooper River from Charleston, Mount Pleasant is a vibrant coastal town with a thriving food scene—including some of the best barbecue in the Lowcountry. Blending traditional Southern flavors with a modern culinary edge, barbecue here reflects the region’s deep-rooted history while embracing new influences.

Mount Pleasant’s barbecue offerings include everything from tangy mustard-based sauces to rich, smoky ribs cooked low and slow over hardwood coals. Whether you’re craving a classic pulled pork plate with hush puppies and coleslaw or a creative take on smoked meats with bold flavors, you’ll find options that cater to every barbecue lover’s taste.

With its waterfront views, historic sites, and lively community, Mount Pleasant is the perfect place to enjoy great barbecue in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, explore our list of the best barbecue spots near Mount Pleasant and experience the flavors that make Lowcountry barbecue so special.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Mount Pleasant directory is a great way to see what the local area has to offer, if you want to quickly find the barbecue joints around the area, 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 Mount Pleasant-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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