We were beat from a day at Patriots point in the 100 degree heat, but I needed some traditional SC…read moreBBQ before the trip ended. Checked the area and found the highly rated Melvin's. It was the 50% off burger combo night so my dad got that, I went for the half rack rib plate, and let me tell you their half rack was 7 bones of the modt meaty and delicious ribs I've had in a restaurant. The rub was the perfect level of spice, no extra sauce needed, though all 5 on the sauce bar were fantastic. They also have an ayce pickle/pepper bar (watch out, the jalapeños are hot!) The steak fries are some of the best I can remember, the donut mega onion ring was like something from the state fair, and the brisket baked beans were great as well. (Only downside is Pepsi products, but super sweet tea relegated them to the sidelines anyways) Counter service was friendly and proficient with the building crowd as the night went on Highly recommend this BBQ establishment!

I grew up in Charleston SC, lived almost 20 yrs in Kansas City and recently moved from Austin TX,…read morewhich means my BBQ knowledge is fairly extensive. I inevitably get the question "who has the best BBQ?" to which my response is always any state can have great or poor BBQ these days. That leads me to writing a review of Melvin's BBQ in Mount Pleasant. Located in a fairly easy location to access in Mt Pleasant but depending on the time of day traffic can be horrible, Melvin's has an extremely modest exterior. I'll admin I never went inside, but through the drive-thru. The service was fast and the people were nice. I'll start off with the sides. First up, I've been craving REAL onion rings for some time. I've had it with the prefrozen, fast food garbage and wanted the real deal. Melvin's rings are a step above but I admit, they had way too much breading to onion ratio. A lot of mustard Q sauce made me forget that indiscretion. Another item I've been craving for years is hash. Well again I believe it was an average effort. I didn't detect much meat, rather a lot more filler veggies than an assortment of meats. This affects the flavor as texture tricks the mind; an example is spaghetti & macaroni noodles, same ingredients but hits the mouth different. Back to the point, the hash left me craving - hash. That said the rice was really good and if the meat volume was increased this would have been a "winner winner hash dinner." I got the spare ribs and it was above average as I was expecting less resistance when biting down and pulling away. The smoke was on point but if I'm splitting hairs could have used a wee bit more, but I'm being overly lustful. Part of my disappointment is I literally just had BBQ twice in Texas within the last two months and the ribs; spare and babyback. Sorry, Texas rules in BBQ, in this case technique as SC is the Pig Capital. As for the pulled pork sandwich - pure bliss. The pork was moist and flavorful while having the perfect amount of meat piled high on a soft bun. That and I love the Golden BBQ sauce. This sandwich is worth its weight in gold! In summary, I went to another Melvins growing up. Once a month my dad and I would stop in and get a BBQ sandwich and onion rings on the way to the lake. These memories have stuck with me and while the onion rings are a tad off, the sandwich is exactly what I remember which brought a smile to my face. I have a feeling my nitpicking might have caught them on an off day so I'll be hitting the restaurant again. The sandwich and sauce is good enough for the sins of the masses!

Squeals on Wheels is my favorite BBQ food truck!…read more We're talking real, quality BBQ that takes time, patience, and skill to make. The quality and quantity of food are far above the very reasonable prices that they are sold for. This is a truck worth finding.

Today we had Squeals on Wheels as our food truck vendor here at work. I didn't pack my lunch, so I…read morewas a little hungry and didn't feel like driving anywhere; so I decided to give SoW a try. I ordered their pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides (collard greens / bacon mac & cheese) for $9.63. The price was very reasonable for a food truck I thought first. Next I was impressed at how much food they served. When I opened up my box of lunch I was disappointed at the collard greens being from a can; you can tell if you have ever had canned and real collard greens; the taste was very bland, maybe seasoning would help. My other side of bacon mac & cheese was also bland and watery. The pulled pork sandwich was ok, but not something I really want again. I am just spoiled by real bbq being from the south and all.

So happy we stopped by! The BBQ here is outstanding. The burnt ends pork belly was…read moremelt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the homemade baked beans were the perfect side. Our server was warm and attentive, and the food came out fast. Highly recommend!

Great brisket and ribs! Get the meal with waffle fries and Cole slaw! You have great options for…read moredraft beer and wine. The service was excellent!

We do food trucks at my workplace and today I had the absolute joy of having food from here…read more Everyone was excited for this food truck. We had all of the surrounding businesses come by too. The service was amazing for it to be only two people. They were patient and showed so much hospitality. I recommend this food truck to anyone. I had the smash burger and fries.

I had the grilled shrimp, and my wife had the Philly steak sandwich. They were both really good! My…read morewife even said that was the best Philly steak sandwich she's ever had!

Had my first Chicken Fats burger several days ago and it was awesome. Hot grill meets low country.read more

Chicken Fats is a regular at Low Tide (and me too!) so I've been curious to try it for some time…read more With a very limited menu of only 3-4 options that include a couple chicken sandwiches, a burger and a vegetarian option, I decided to go with their namesake and try the Korean Chicken Sandwich. It was salty, sweet, crunchy and the perfect temperature as the weather starts to cool down -- a great accompaniment for a brewery. Side options included mozzarella sticks or pimento cheese tots -- I went with the tots and they were alright; pretty sure they're just frozen tots heated up. Overall, I'd eat from Chicken Fats again for sure, but would love to see them expand the menu and maybe offer a few more interesting (and fresh!) side options.

Food is good but overpriced. The owner pockets all credit card tips from employees so if you tip do…read moreit in cash.

The most delicious chicken, pork and brisket tacos and the Mexican Corn was the best I have had!!…read more Glad we took a chance!

Being from out of town, I wanted to try some local barbecue with a little history behind it on our…read moreway to see the Angel Oak Tree on our first day in South Carolina. I stumbled across Bessinger's online and was intrigued by its history with Carolina barbecue, particularly the mustard-based "gold" sauce the Bessinger family has been making since the 1930s. When we pulled up, we had to sit in the car and wait for the rain to let up. There's a large parking lot, and I was honestly surprised to see both a drive-through and a pretty sizable restaurant! Once we made it in out of the rain, we ordered a Little Joe basket with fries and one massive onion ring, along with wings and a side of mac & cheese. I was also pleasantly surprised to see they had beer, so naturally I ordered one while we waited out the storm. The pulled pork sandwich was tender and soft, and we made our way through all the different sauces. None were overly spicy, but they all had great flavor. I ended up settling on the Original Gold, which had more of that tangy, mustard-forward flavor I was hoping to try while in South Carolina. The wings were shockingly good! I genuinely don't think I've had wings quite like them anywhere up north. Even the parts I expected to be gristly or overly crispy were soft, and the meat practically fell off the bone. The mac & cheese was decent with a nice layer of browned, crispy cheese on top. And the massive onion ring? It almost tasted like a savory doughnut! Overall, a solid stop with a cozy interior, friendly and fast service, and easy parking. It ended up being the perfect place to shelter from the storm and a tasty first stop on our South Carolina trip.

Bessinger's BBQ is one of my favorite places in town. This family owned restaurant has been a…read morestaple for decades, and it's easy to see why - it's a perfect combination of rich history, delicious food, and warm hospitality! Their signature mustard based BBQ sauce is a true classic and the star of the show. Their smoked brisket is outstanding, with a deep smoky flavor that's mouthwatering. Their sides of sweet cornbread, and golden, crispy onion rings are legendary. Excellent customer service! Excited to come back again.

The meats were cooked to excellence the sides were good too. Lab wee was great because of you!read more

This place is at a farmers market. Sorry folks. I was…read moredisappointed. The pork sandwich was good. Good texture and smoke flavor but fell short with the sauces and slaw. The server seemed uninterested and lacked knowledge about they food served.