To be honest, I was a little nervous when the school let us know we would be required to eat somewhere they chose on the overnight field trip. I am so very picky about where I eat and make sure to check food scores often but Martin's had an excellent score which put my mama heart right at ease! When we pulled up in the bus it was the cutest place! This is top notch BBQ. My daughter and I both got the BBQ sandwich with Mac and Cheese, green beans and a small side of coleslaw. The BBQ sandwich was bussin' no cap, y'all! So good! The Mac and cheese was tasty as well with corkscrew noodles with a white cheese sauce and the slaw was surprisingly delicious I ate my kiddos slaw too! lol! I could have done without the green beans they were prepared very southern but that's just my personal taste my friend and fellow chaperone loved them! I was so impressed with the team at this restaurant they knew we were coming 32 kids, 16 parents, 4 teachers and they worked like a well oiled machine no rushing around, no panicking, no delays, just a fully prepared team ready to help our party plus their regular crowd with smiles and friendliness even though they were busy. We had a great experience at Martins and will be recommending it to everyone going to Charleston from now on!! read more

Casual place with counter service - order and pay, seat yourself, and get a number and food brought out pretty quickly in about 10-15 mins. Substantial portions although the brisket burger and catfish sandwiches are not so big with price to match. The brisket burger in appearance looks just like a hamburger as the meat is minced. The catfish is deep fried in a nice crispy batter. Order the platters if you want a heavier meal. Nice atmosphere, lots of family groups, dining room seating as well as an outdoor area. Good place for groups where you want the convenience of paying separately without having to split bills.u read more

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Don't bring kids. They are not welcome. worst service of anywhere In Charleston. Avoid at all costs.

I came to Martins on my lunch break and ordered the brisket salad with some of their dry rubbed smoked wings for takeout. The place has a cool bar area and then a separate restaurant section to dine in or take out. Wings were excellent, brisket just a bit fattier than I like it but overall some decent BBQ on James island. It's definitely worth a try, have a drink and relax while you are there too! read more

Big shoutout to Martin's BBQ in Charleston, SC for( 140 boxes ) an amazing post-game meal! The food was on point -- tender pulled pork, juicy smoked chicken, and the brisket was perfect. The sides hit just right too -- mac and cheese, and kettle chips is true Southern flavor. The service was fast, friendly, and handled our whole crew like pros. Nothing better than great BBQ after a hard-fought game. Highly recommend Martin's BBQ -- elite food, great people, and real Southern hospitality. #SCSUFOOTBALL #GoDogs #TeamMeal #CharlestonEats #MartinsBBQ read more

Stopped here with my friend for dinner! The pulled pork sandwich was tender and flavorful, sauce was great and the sides were just as good. Get the mac and cheese. We also got the pulled pork nachos, top notch as well the slaw they put on it has a bit of sweetness and goes really well with the rest of the plate! Excellent customer service. The decor has a great selection of vintage collectibles! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Super fast and friendly service! I only had an hour to have lunch during a training and found Martin's was nearby! Got my food super fast and it was delicious! I got the pork shoulder platter. For sides I got the hushpuppies and baked beans. Their house bbq sauce was a little too spicy for me but the meat didn't really need much. You could taste the smoke and full flavor of the pork shoulder! It is very casual and clean. They also have a very nice outdoor space if you like fresh air! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Ordered here for a luncheon today. Got the brisket, smoked bologna, and fried chicken sandwiches. They were a hit with the staff. I had the brisket and it was delicious. Their homemade potato chips are a tasty dude to go with the sandwiches. I highly recommend Martin's for tasty bbq in Charleston. read more

Went for late lunch. Place was empty but it was 2pm. Cool place and seems like great place to watch some games. Everything was tasty. Portion size was a bit underwhelming compared to other BBQ places we frequent in CHS area but overall very good. Would recommend read more

My favorite barbecue restaurant in the Charleston metropolitan area. Their chicken is so tender and tasty and they have some awesome sides!

Juicy, cheesy, burger and the baked beans are packed full of flavor. The outside seating and bar make a great experience while dining here. Check it out if you've never been. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Southern "Paddy" Melt - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

For several years we have ordered from Martin's for Christmas. This year we ordered brisket, smoked turkey, sweet potatoes casserole, hash brown casserole and gravy. Everything was wonderful! The friendly staff made pickup a joy instead of a chore, the heating instructions were clear and precise and everyone enjoyed a very stress free and tasty lunch! read more

Ordered on a work trip to Charleston and opted for takeout, which may have impacted my overall experience but, I have certainly experienced better BBQ than what I found at Martin's. The meat, lacked that signature 'smoked' flavor and tender texture that I'm so accustomed to from Southern BBQ. The sauces were also a letdown; they tasted more like a mixture of various store-bought sauces rather than anything with unique or balanced flavors and didn't complement the meat. It felt like it missed the mark entirely. I ordered two sides which proved to be an unnecessarily frustrating experience. The allergies/ingredients weren't included on the menu. I don't (obviously) need a full ingredients list but, would like to know which items included Pork and had to hunt for over 20 mins online to find and/or verify which sides had bacon etc. The staff was polite and quick but, also seemed unsure of what sides had pork and/or bacon byproduct. I mayyyyyy come back and dine-in during a less chaotic time which might help enhance the meal as the vibes and prices are def in the right place but, not sure if I can handle another bland brisket heartbreak. read more

Probably the best wings I've had in a long time. Variety of sauces and good portions. Mac n cheese was great. Others raved about the hush puppies. The place was packed so we ordered to go. read more

Big fan of this place on James Island - great outdoor bar setup with tvs Order at the counter & find a seat... went with the most cost effective option pulled chicken & Mac - cost me around $13 bucks Great Smokey flavor to the chicken & the Mac was seasoned nicely. I'll be back next time I'm on the island!! read more

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Dry rub wings and Alabama white sauce. Need I say more? Great team and comfortable patio/bar area.

Nothing like an ice cold Arnold Palmer after a day at the pumpkin patch (in 85 degree weather lol). Martin's continues to just be an absolute staple. Love to stop in and grab a drink at the bar or get some grub. read more

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I live in Texas which has awesome barbecue so I thought I'd try something else - all my brothers got bbq and it looked awesome and they really enjoyed it- but I went for the Smoked Bologna Sandwich which was outstanding! Will get it again! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

So great! From the space to the service, everything was top notch. I'm not really a BBQ connoisseur, but I loved it. The beef brisket had a great smoky flavor and the bun was perfectly toasted. The wings were very tender and well-seasoned. Claire was so sweet and awesome, answered all of my questions and gave some great recommendations. All of the staff members were friendly! They have indoor and outdoor seating with many places to sit outside under the covered patio. They have heaters for colder nights. $38 for brisket sandwich w/ side, wings, & 1 drink. read more

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Very good barbecue service was exceptional fast and polite brisket was one of the best I have had and Mac and Cheese was also very good

Martin's is right up there with the best BBQ spots I've had around the country. I can't recall the last time I've had brisket just melt in my mouth like that. I'll be dreaming about that smokey and fatty brisket for a long time. They've set the bar for brisket and I'm just going to be disappointed when I go to any other place when I go back home to Boston. We got their family dinner that feeds 6 and for less that $70, you can't beat it. An entire chicken, 2-3 slices of brisket per person, and 3 sides. Really love their Mac and cheese. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Absolutely delicious! We had the Big Brother Sampler. Fall off the bone dry rub ribs and brisket.

I left this restaurant feeling like a new woman. Best damn bbq i've ever had!! Came here out of convince and this will become a spot we will keep coming back too! read more

This was our 2nd of 3 BBQ joints while visiting Charleston and Folly Beach for the summer. Also the best. As a South Texas native they blew me away with their beef brisket and their smoked turkey. The sauce was bold and spicy. The beans were as well. The corn bread came in the shape of a flap jack which was odd, but unique. Awesome outdoor seating area and bar. Lots of South Carolina colleges decor. Super friendly staff and manager. I would eat here every week if I lived here. Thanks y'all! read more

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This place is fire, really good food. BBQ is just as good as any I have had in this town. Huge plate of food for what I paid for. Kids meal is reasonably priced. This is a great neighborhood BBQ joint. Not as designer as the places downtown, but for what it is it's amazing. The cornbread hoecake is a hidden gem, definitely unique. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Half Rack with fries and a cornmeal pancake - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Recently went to Martin's and had a great experience! For a barbecue joint, they've got an amazing burger. I also had a taste of their chicken sandwich, which was fantastic and all of the sides are so good. Our server was so helpful. The ordering at the counter is not my favorite but the follow up with the server was excellent. They had pretty cool music playing and the whole vibe was good. I will be going back. read more

Food was awesome, fabulous taste, staff friendly, even my very picky daughter live the pulled pork, loved the sweet southern bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese oh so good, the broccoli salad was good and I don't normally like boccHad adult drinks, orange crush did not care for it at all did not have an orange flavor. They have Hehi peace yum. soft drinks. Filled me up. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Brisket meal yummmmm 10 put of 10 - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place was so amazing! Had the smoked turkey baked beans and Mac and all delicious! Hubby had the ribs, they were awesome. I really enjoyed the people that run this place. Welcoming and warm read more

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Local flavors and Classic BBQ style... so many choices !Fun retro vibe, great outdoor space...impeccable attention to Gluten Free needs.Excellent Service! read more

Loved visiting Martin's! We visited on a Wednesday evening and were able to find a table for 4 (there was also the option of going to the left at the entrance and visiting the bar). You order at the counter and bring a number to your table so the staff knows where to bring the food. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and our meals were served quickly. I ordered the Pulled Pork Shoulder Sandwich which comes with 1 choice of side (I chose Fries) and shared it with someone who got the Sliced Turkey Tray which comes with the choice of 2 sides (they chose Mac & Cheese and Broccoli Salad). It was all delicious bbq / southern comfort food. Loved it all! Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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. We're going to lead off with this comeback sauce. I believe it comes with the hush puppies. It is crack cocaine. I can drink this for energy. Lol. They're Alabama white is so different and so good. I drove by this place on the way to work always said I would check it out. My go-to over here is Bessimgers. Don't think I'll be doing that anymore. I had the half chicken. It tasted like God was running the grill all morning. It's like this bad boy been smoking for 2 days. This is a great spot to come and watch the game also. You can eat inside or outside. But the outside has so much room in a big bar. This will be a great place for you to come and watch the cowboys win the super bowl. All of the sides I had were equally as good. They have hoe cakes, potato salad, coleslaw, etc, the baked beans were awesome. Tastes like grandmas. The hush puppies were so rich and buttery. My eyes were rolling in the back of my head. Had to walk outside and smoke a cigarette after every bite. Lol. The food comes seconds after you order it. It's like they were waiting on you. I tried the Edmund's oast beer. And it delivered. I will definitely be ordering that again. It had a nice crisp taste and got right to the point. I used to have a problem with all these barbecue places charging $2 per wing. Seems so extreme. But the love and care and time they put in the smoking these meats I will gladly fork it up. I will be back. And I will be bringing my girl next time to collect cool points. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - All sides are BANGING!!! So complimentary. - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Had a craving for some Southern BBQ and decided to try Martins BBQ. I did carry out service. I ordered the Family Platter which is 1lb. Meat of your choice, two pint sized sides and 4 rolls. I ordered pork, baked beans and Cole Slaw. The service was friendly and fast. There was a roomy indoor dining area and large outdoor patio area for football games or additional seating. The BBQ was delicious. Very tender, juicy with nice smokey flavor. The baked beans were so good. Spicy flavor with peppers and bits of BBQ pork mixed in! The cole slaw was creamy and crunchy with lots of flavor. I will come back again for this delicious BBQ. I would have given 5 stars but I realized that I didn't receive any BBQ sauces with carry out and had to use my own. read more

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After an afternoon of working out and running errands I just didn't feel like making dinner. Decided that I needed some comfort food. That's right, I'm talking BBQ. Stopped by Martin's BBQ for some carry out. I ordered the Family platter. You get 1lb of meat (pork, chicken or brisket) and two 1 pint sides. I selected baked beans and coleslaw. We also received 4 fresh buns to make sandwiches and au jus sauce. The BBQ pork was phenomenal! Meaty and smoky taste with just the right amount of those crispy, burnt skin pieces I love. The beans...omg! I put them on my sandwich. They tasted smoky, spicy and delicious. I ate way too many baked beans, y'all. The coleslaw was crunch, creamy and a bit sweet. The perfect compliment to the BBQ and beans. Prices were very reasonable. The staff was laid back and super friendly. I had my carry out within 5-10 mins. I did take a look around to see what dining in would be like. They have a fun sports bar with lots of TVs and seating- very spacious for game day or when extra seating is needed. Informal place to hang and relax with friends and family. The food is excellent. This may be my favorite BBQ place! read more

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All the meats are GF here and all but 2. Sauces. Got takeout the other night and the brisket was VERY dry. The pork and turkey were good as usual. read more

Carry out meal. Portion size for pulled pork platter and two sides was ample. Taste was ok. Baked potato lacked effort in both presentation and flavor. Maybe dining in options are more satisfying. read more

Excellent food and service. Some of the best ribs in the Charleston area. Excellent selection of sauces and rubs for great test. Decor was old posters and vehicle license plates on the wall making the restaurant feel pure barbecue. read more

Food was awesome. We 2 American burgers & a chicken sandwich. All with fries & chips. Excellent simple fresh burger & chicken sandwich. Fries were really good & fresh. Perfect mix of high end bar food & dive bar. Service was great with friendly staff. Will be back. read more

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Yelpers told me to come here and they were right again. Thank you. Top notch Tennessee style bbq. The slow smoking of the meats is the key to their success. I found the brisket to be among the very best. I could eat it all week. (Maybe I will!) I enjoyed the ribs. Try it dry so you can taste different sauces. Didn't care for the hush puppies. But there are so many things to try. read more

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James island's best bbq - take that as you may. Food was good, got the pulled pork and baked beans, which were a generous portion and well worth the price. There were 4 types of bbq sauce to try, and 3 of the 4 tasted super vinegar-y. The mustard sauce was a great combo of flavors with the vinegar undertones. I left feeling satisfied but not overstuffed. The highlight of Martin's is definitely the vibe - the flow of the restaurant/ordering made sense and definitely didn't interfere with the bar space. The outdoor space was really cool - they have a covered patio that I can see becoming a regular drinking spot for me. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Pulled pork sandwiches - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Wow oh wow! We came here for the Seager Co. event to support our good friend who takes them pics (lookin' all fly and *beep*) As soon as we walked in i was ready to PAR-TAY. more on that later i promise you'll want to stick around Between me and my two gal pals we split the chicken platter, broccoli salad, french fries, and OF COURSE brewskies. The broccoli salad was so good my two gal pals said "woah slow down" and she was right. I absolutely housed that broccoli salad. So back to the shin dig you were all curious about-There was a live band and this one guy was r-i-p-p-i-n-g the harmonica. He was so good I pulled him aside after and asked him where he learned to play so good. He told me he just practices. That simple. ok but here's the really good part- the guy on the drums was so good my friend broke out in air drums. Air guitar is one thing but air drums is next level!! 10/10 will go again read more

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