These 15 Restaurants Serve The Best BBQ In South Carolina (2024)

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By Robin Jarvis

|Published March 12, 2016

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There’s no doubt about the loyalty South Carolinians have fortheir favorite BBQ. And since BBQ is truly an art form, it’s no wonder why some people will practically cross the state to get to their favorite flavor combinations when they’re craving BBQ.

We’ve pulled together the 15 BBQ joints in the state that serve up the best BBQ. We expect some will disagree – and that’s okay. If your favorite BBQ place didn’t make the list, then our comments section is always open for additional suggestions. We’d love to know your faves!

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Trip Advisor reviewers rave about Old South as being the "real deal." They have a reputation for great service, exceptional food, reasonable prices, and ribs that are out of this world.

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Home Team BBQ serves up super generous portions of some of the best BBQ in the Lowcountry in an add-your-own-sauce style.

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Good southern food is always in style at Hudson's. Just look at how nice the collard greens look with that BBQ.

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Locals have been coming to Bluffton BBQ for years. Even the smell of this pit-cooked BBQ makes your mouth water in anticipation.

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Melvins has earned popularity among locals by always serving up great food and at a good price.

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Lip smackin' pulled pork and ribs with a variety of sauces. That's what you'll find at any of the many SC locations of Maurice's Piggie Park. Yum, yum.

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Daddy Joe's may be a master at pit-cooked BBQ, but their ribs are out of this world too.

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Off the beaten path, filled with locals, and serving up delicious food...if any of this sounds good to you, then head over to Mike & Jeff's for some old school BBQ.

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We recommend the dry rub full rack with the mac and cheese and green beans.

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Mutts is the most popular buffet in Greer. Reviewers give it two thumbs up for the spectacular BBQ and for keeping the other items on the buffet fresh.

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You can get a whole lot more than BBQ at Wholly Smokin'. But with creative dishes like this "special" called the "Jar B Q" why would you want anything else?

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Sweatman's "All You Can Eat" menu choice is not only popular but also affordable.

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Trip Advisor users love the slow-cooked carmelized ribs at BBQ Barn. Give them a try with your own choice of sides.

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No list of the Best BBQ in SC would be complete without Scotts. Scotts has been featured in the New York Times and visited by Andrew Zimmerman of the Travel Channel. Yes, it's that good.

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Black's opened in 2013 and has been a favorite in the upstate ever since. You can't go wrong with the ribs, but from the looks of this grill - you can't go wrong with any of it. Enjoy!

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