Open the SC BBQ Map Locator
Auto-locate BBQ joints closest to you, or search by city or zip. Adjust search radius or number of results, then filter to zero in on what you want.
Browse the Directory by City
Jump to a city and see the BBQ spots listed in one place. Great when you’re planning ahead, or when you’d rather scan a list than work from a map.
Best starting point
- Use the Map Locator when you want the closest BBQ restaurants or want to filter by sauce, hash, whole hog, buffet, or 100 Mile BBQ.
- Use the city directory when you already know the town you’re visiting and would rather scan a list.
- Use the downloadable trail map when you want something to save, print, or keep handy on the road.
Find SC BBQ by map, city, style, or trail
Start with the map if you want BBQ near you, use the city directory if you already know where you’re headed, or jump straight to hash and offline map options.
Map Locator tips
The map is built for fast searches. If you allow location access, it will show the restaurants closest to you automatically. You can also search by city or zip, adjust the radius, and change how many results you see. Use Filters to narrow the results and find what you are looking for.
Before you drive, open the listing and double-check the hours, notes, and phone number. Many South Carolina barbecue restaurants are small, independent places. They often close early or close for vacation. Call ahead to be sure.
Popular Filters to Try
Find SC BBQ by city or region
If you already know where you’re headed, start with one of these commonly searched city pages. Or open a region below to browse more towns.
Popular city searches: Charleston · Columbia · Greenville · Myrtle Beach · Florence · Spartanburg · Summerville · Beaufort
SC BBQ Traditions and Specialties
Looking for a specific SC BBQ tradition? Some people want “barbecue,” others want a particular style. Start with the Map Locator, then use Filters to match what you’re after.
How to use this in real life:
- Start with “near me,” then widen the radius if the list is short
- Pick one filter first, then add another if you need to narrow it down more
- Open a listing to double-check hours and notes before you drive
When hash is your focus, the Hash Map button on the right is the quickest shortcut on this page.
When hash is what you’re after, this is the quickest way to find it:
Featured City Guide
Visiting Charleston and trying to pick a BBQ stop? This guide covers the must-visit names first, then breaks the rest down by part of town so you can pick the restaurant that best suits you.
More city guides are on the way.
Driving through South Carolina
If you’re planning around an interstate instead of a city, start with the SC BBQ road guides. They help you find barbecue stops along major routes so you can plan a better road-day meal.
Plan Ahead and Go Offline
Save the downloadable map for the road, or use the Map Locator to build a short list before you leave.
From the Archives
These posts are from our early years, and while they may not reflect current menus, hours, or the way we cover barbecue today, we think you’ll enjoy a look back.
- Browse Pitmaster Profiles
- Browse Restaurant Reviews
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