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

Known as the “Birthplace of Sweet Tea,” Summerville offers more than just refreshing drinks—it’s also a destination for some of the best barbecue in the Lowcountry. With a mix of vinegar-based whole-hog barbecue, mustard-smoked pork, and even smoky brisket, Summerville’s local barbecue scene embraces a variety of flavors and traditions, ensuring there’s something for every BBQ lover.

Whether you’re searching for slow-cooked pulled pork, a perfectly smoked rack of ribs, or a generous plate of barbecue hash over rice, you’ll find plenty of local BBQ spots near you. From laid-back, family-friendly restaurants to hole-in-the-wall smokehouses where the pitmasters have been honing their craft for generations, Summerville delivers an authentic South Carolina barbecue experience.

Located just outside of Charleston, Summerville’s barbecue culture reflects both traditional Lowcountry cooking and creative, modern takes on smoked meats. If you’re craving bold flavors and expertly cooked barbecue, explore our list of the best BBQ restaurants near you in Summerville and the surrounding areas.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Summerville 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 Summerville-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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