I had been dying to try this place! It exceeded my expectations. Tia gave me and my dad 10/10…read moreservice and I can't wait to go back and try some more of her cocktails. Still dreaming of that chicken!

Since my off visit back in March everything at King BBQ has been back to normal and deserves my 5…read morestars again. I've been twice in two weeks, both on a Wednesday. I had the $10 burger and beer special the first Wednesday and today I had the fried chicken thigh sandwich dipped in the hot sauce. I was also celebrity chef star struck when I walked in and saw Shuai there! I recently went down the Top Chef binge watching rabbit hole and watched his season. It was super cool to get to see him in person in the kitchen instead of on my tv screen. :-) And as I mentioned the 5 stars are happily back in place as everything I've had has been delicious. I can't wait to return.

Service was great shoutout to Brooke who was the best thank you!!…read more Awesome vibe, food is absolutely outstanding. Get the sides plate, it's the only way to be able to get almost all of them!! We can't wait to come back

We visited the West Ashley location of Swig & Swine as a group of 8 (family and cousins) and it…read moreturned out to be one of the best meals we had all year. The atmosphere is casual and fun -- perfect for a large group -- and we loved sharing a variety of menu items. Everything was cooked perfectly, served at the ideal temperature, and seasoned beautifully. The Family Platter was a standout, offering a great mix of flavors. The Brisket Blue Salad was outstanding, and the sides we tried -- especially the Brunswick stew and mac and cheese -- were absolutely perfect. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it a fantastic spot for a family night out. Highly recommend!

OMG!! This is the BBQ I've been dreaming of since moving to the South from the North, where BBQ is…read morevirtually non-existent... My husband and I shared a plate of brisket, ribs, beans, cornbread and mac & cheese. The meat just melts in your mouth! You don't even need teeth to eat it, that's how tender it is! And those beans!! They were BEST baked beans I've ever had in my life. I could have eaten a bucket of them. I already can't wait to come back here again! :)

A terrific BBQ joint in the heart of Charleston that offers drive-thru service as well as indoor…read moreand outdoor dining. Small parking spaces so you would have to rely on street parking on busier days however I was lucky to park behind the restaurant on a Wednesday evening. Service was excellent! Let's talk about the food! I ordered a 3 meat combo: Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Pulled Pork. My favorite was the brisket however I wish it was sliced not chopped nevertheless it was tasty. The Pork ribs were delicious as well but I wish it was more tender. Pulled pork was nicely seasoned but not my personal preference of meats however it was my first time so I had to get a little taste of everything. I will definitely be back to try their brisket sandwich! The sides: Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, and Cornbread that all come with the combo. I enjoyed these sides as they hit what southern sides are all about. No problem there!

This place reminds me of Melvin's except they don't have the "pick 4 sides for $10"…read moreMy hubby has cancer so he eats like a 5 yr old but I still want us to have good memories We picked the 3 meats platter of brisket pork and turkey with fried okra and Mac and cheese I liked everything but hubby complained okra wasn't mushy. It isn't supposed to be We forgot to clean up the table. We just realized that because Melvin's makes you do that We are sorry. Both of us had really stressful days and weren't thinking

Took the kids to Willie Jewell's last night. I think the best way to describe it is "just fine"…read more Staff was super friendly and patient with us as we weren't familiar with their menu. We had fried pickles for the table. My daughter got brisket, my son got a burger and fries, and I had the 3 meat plate (sausage, brisket, and pork) with Mac and cheese and hash and rice. Everything on my plate had a nice, smoky flavor to it but was otherwise underwhelming. The sauces lacked real flavor and were bland. The hash was bland and the mac and cheese was just mush with too much flour and too little cheese. My son described his burger as "OK". Inside the decor had that Cracker Barrel thing going on where it's made to look old timey but comes off as manufactured, but you're here for food not aesthetics. Nothing really jumped off the table at me as "this is good". Maybe I am spoiled by having lived near so many stellar smokehouses when I was in the Columbia area, but paying $86 after tip for 3 people to eat very mid grade BBQ and the plates weren't really loaded down, when I could spend less for buffet at Shealy's or Hudson's and have an outstanding meal just doesn't feel great. At the same time, nothing was offensive. It just didn't scratch the BBQ itch for me. J.Ja

Food 10/10 Service Excellent!…read moreAmbiance was warm and welcoming I really enjoyed the catfish.. well seasoned and fried to perfection. My margarita was a 1 and done

Went to Jim 'N Nick's for lunch today in drive thru , and the wait was honestly crazy. I waited…read moreabout 20 minutes just to order, and then was told it would be another 30 minutes for the food. I was on my one-hour lunch break, and this was my only stop, so after waiting that long, I unfortunately had to get out of line and leave so I wouldn't be late getting back to work. I hadn't been to Jim 'N Nick's in a while and was really looking forward to having it for lunch, but 50+ minutes to order and receive food is just too long, especially during lunchtime. Something definitely needs to be done to make the process more efficient.

It's always nice to have a genuine five-star experience, and this was one…read more Lee, our server, was exceptional. She was there whenever we needed her without ever being too present. That balance is harder to achieve than it sounds. Her attentiveness, knowledge, and timing were outstanding. Service -- 10/10 The dining room is comfortable, roomy, and relaxed. My associate and I were there for about 90 minutes, and it was an easy place to sit, talk, and enjoy a meal without feeling crowded or rushed. Ambience -- 10/10 Now, the food. I had the rib lunch, and before I go any further, I should disclose that I'm a certified BBQ judge with the South Carolina Barbeque Association. That probably makes me a little more particular about ribs than the average customer. These were excellent. The ribs had a delicious flavor and aroma and weren't greasy at all. In fact, they had exactly the sort of appetizing sheen you want to see on a properly prepared rib. If I were judging them critically, I could point to only two things, and neither would keep me from ordering them again. They were a tiny bit softer than my personal preference. As a BBQ judge, my palate has developed toward a rib with a nice, light bite--the meat should release cleanly when bitten but still have some structure. Plenty of people prefer a softer, more fall-apart rib, so this is very much a matter of preference rather than a criticism. I also would have preferred them served a little hotter. Again, I wouldn't mark the ribs down for that. There are plenty of factors that can affect serving temperature, and it isn't something we judge when evaluating the quality of a rib. I don't specifically remember which sides I ordered, which probably says something about how much attention I was paying to the ribs, but I do remember that the sides were excellent as well. Food -- 10/10 Perhaps the strongest endorsement I can give is this: I rarely order ribs in restaurants. Too few places really know how to do them well, and I'll readily admit that judging BBQ has spoiled me. I'd come back here specifically to order these ribs again. That's a 5-star meal.

Yikes. Not what I was expecting for southern barbecue. My husband and I are from New England where…read morebarbecue barely exists, nevermind good barbecue! However, I feel like we've had better barbecue up north than we did here... We ordered a brisket plate + a pork belly plate to share with mac & cheese, grits and corn pudding. The brisket was dry and flavorless. The pork belly was more fat than meat. Thank goodness for the variety of delicious sauces they provided with our meals! I'm giving two stars for the sides & sauces being pretty good but that's about it. I don't know the area but I'm sure you can find better meats elsewhere :(

Absolutely recommend adding Palmira to one of your stops whenever in Charleston. This place is no…read morefrills on decor but ALL FLAVOR when it comes to BBQ. The beef cheeks are an absolute must. PERIOD. When ordering, you go down the line cafeteria-style, picking the types of meat you'd like and sides. During our visit, we went with the beef cheeks, roasted chicken (personally, I'd skip it), beef empanada, cole slaw, and mac and cheese. They offer coca cola cans and sweet tea for drink options, as well as a water tank. There are to-go containers and bbq sauce fountain for the taking. So much flavor, we couldn't stop oohing and aaahing throughout our meal.

Shocked to see the overall rating at 4.2. This is a solid 5. We come here almost once a week and to…read morequalify it further - we've r lived in Texas and travel there frequently, and have been blessed to eat a lot of amazing great BBQ. And travel sometimes to Memphis for business and have worked for two KC based firms - so have eaten a lot of great BBQ. And of course the best of the low country and upstate SC, from Scott's to Lewis (which are awesome). The pulled pork, beef cheeks and brisket are of course awesome. I'm mainly writing another review for these guys because in addition to the above I got an empanada (which I like to do here as it's great food for the truck ride home without making a mess) - and it's probably the best empanada I've ever had. And lived in Miami and Texas and have had a lot of them.