In need of a family friendly, late lunch during our trip to Charleston, my wife and I chose Lewis…read moreBarbecue. The restaurant seems quite popular as evidenced by the line at the relatively off hours of Friday at 2:00PM. Fortunately, the queue moved expediently and we were ordering in less than 10 minutes. The service model is standard in that you wait on line, order your meats, and seat yourself. The dining room and outdoor patio at Lewis are very large and provide ample seating. The ambience is clean but still hews classic with wood accents and butcher paper serving as your plate. We ended up sitting at the bar as we wanted to enjoy one of the many well curated local beers Lewis offers on tap. Bonus points for having bar height high chairs for our little one. We opted to sample four meats and three sides. This amount of food proved perfect for the two of us and our hungry 14 month old. All of the meats carried a discernible smoky taste and aroma with meltingly tender textures and ample seasoning. We enjoyed the meaty pork ribs and tender brisket the most, but everything we sampled had merit. The meats do not need sauce, strictly speaking, though you'd be remiss to pass on Lewis' Tex-Mex infused tasty condiments, which complement all of the meats rather well. The sides also were excellent. The justifiably famous sweet and slightly spicy corn pudding acted as the star, with generous helpings of tangy collards and not excessively creamy potato salad rounding out our meal. Our total for food was less that $60, a very decent value for the quality and quantity. While ultimately a counter service joint, the service here was friendly enough both at the checkout and bar to warrant mention. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be doing what they were doing and treated us kindly. Overall, for tasty fare, good value, and warm service, this is an easy 5 star rating for barbecue in Charleston.

10/10 food. No notes. I'd eat those ribs and green chile corn bread as my last meal in every life…read moretime. The service was just good. Just counter service, friendly staff. The restaurant is massive and is full of seating so we found a perfect table inside very quickly!

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!

LORD HAVE MERCY. Those beef cheeks are one of the best things I've ever eaten. The texture and…read moreflavor is very impressive. You can tell the food here is something special. My husband and I got the following to share: brisket, beef cheeks, beans, coleslaw and mac & cheese. The meat just melted in your mouth; you didn't even need teeth to eat it! And the sides are not an after-thought here; they made them just as good as the meats! The coleslaw had good flavor/consistency and the mac & cheese was creamy & dreamy. The beans had a Mexican-food-flavor to them and I really enjoyed them. I'm definitely coming back to get more of those beef cheeks and you should too! I would absolutely recommend checking this place out ;)

First time here, and my son-in-law knew to get us there when they opened. I've eaten a lot of…read morebarbecue across this country, but nothing--and I mean nothing--compares to the beef cheeks. They're flawless hot, and even better reheated as leftovers. The meat melts on your tongue with a tenderness I've never encountered elsewhere. If you've been to Charleston and haven't eaten here, you've missed one of the great culinary experiences of your life. This is barbecue perfection, full stop.

Had an amazing dinner while in town visiting family. The family platter was to die for. The Jolene…read morebeer was super flavorful. Our waitress Christina was wonderful. She recommended the peach cobbler and it was amazing!! Overall great experience!!

We really liked our meal at Swig & Swine! Our server, Millie, was phenomenal and made the entire…read moreexperience an enjoyable one! Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. The mac and cheese was creamy, the beans with brisket were both smoky and savory and both the brisket and chicken were tender, juicy and packed with that barbecue flavor you hope for! I was a huge fan of the Alabama white sauce as well! The standout for me was the Nutter Butter pie topped with chocolate. Absolutely sinful and delicious! I also loved the mason jar light fixtures. A fun decorative touch for the laid back environment! We had such a wonderful experience and are excited for the newest concept coming to JZI. We will definitely be back!

We stumbled upon Poogman's Smokehouse while walking around downtown Charleston. The interior was…read morevery nice and bright very spacious and had tvs for sports games. Our server was very friendly and fast, I ordered an iced tea and the pulled pork sandwich with chips. my husband ordered the 2 meat with wings and sausage and two sides of mac and cheese. their fresh brewed iced tea was fantastic. i loved the pulled pork sandwich, each table had three types of sauce to choose from, hot, tangy and mustard. my husband loved his dish as well but wished there was more flats than drumsticks for wings. would recommend if you're in the area craving some bbq!

Wanted to try a new place, made reservations. The staff was super nice. - Order the pork belly…read moreburnt onions, which were a 3 out of 5. The texture was fine, but the flavor of the sauce was too sweet for me. It did come with a unique square of cornbread, which was really moist and good. - I ordered the wings because they needed the dressing. They came along with it to make the flavor profile. I wasn't a fan of them without the dressing. They were also a little dry. I would give them a 3 out of 5. - The appetizer, the cornbread itself, had a nice butter topping for it. The cornbread seemed to have corn bits in it, which were chewy, but the cornbread was also dry, so I'd have to give it a 2 out of 5. - The empanadas themselves were cooked a little long, but the filling was really good. The flavors of the corn and everything together made it a 5 out of 5. They were a little pricey for two empanadas, but it was the star of the meal. I would definitely say the empanadas are a 4 out of 5 only because of the quantity that you get for the price. - The mocktail that they made was super sour. It needed some simple syrup to tone it down, but flavor-wise, it was good. I would have to give the entire experience a 3 out of 5.

always very good excellent selections…read more always on time pick up pork is first rate seems like they are redoing inside

The pulled pork sandwich was had a great smoky taste. The baked beans were sweet and spicy back…read morekick. Even the coleslaw was delicious. I am not much of a for BBQ but I would recommend Martin's BBQ Joint . Service was fast and has the vibe of a southern BBQ place.

Been a long time since I've come back and idk why I waited so long. Had a couple friends in town…read morethat really wanted to come here because they saw it as a highly recommended place on food network! We got the deconstructed spicy crab Rangoon with hush puppies. These were fire! Hush puppies were maybe the best I've had here in Charleston. Once you break it apart and dip it with the crab meat it was decadent and delish. I got the crispy pork belly bowl and they also got the duck and chicken plate along with two sides which were the collards and mustard cucumbers. Those will clear up your nostrils real quick with that hot mustard. The duck was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The scallion oil on top was what made it super tasty. We loved the vibe and how quickly our food came out! We left no crumbs behind! Love Chef Shuai and the team here!

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!

Incredible experience at Home Town BBQ! I was excited to…read moretry a new BBQ spot with my fiance while visiting. We were greeted by the smell of smoked meat, which was incredible. We were seated on their covered patio, which had fans and was comfortable on a hot evening. Our server greeted us right away and gave us the run down of the menu and took our drink order. They had a lot of local beer offerings, which was awesome. We both tried local beers and started with the smoked wing appetizer with the dry rub. They were so tasty and the rub had the perfect mix of sweet and spice. Chef's kiss! For our entree, we split a two meat platter, which came with two sides. We got the smoked turkey, pulled pork, Mac and cheese and their hash and rice, a thick meat stew made from pork. Everything was incredible! We also loved trying the different sauces on the table. We ended the meal with their banana pudding, which was divine. Couldn't recommend Home Team BBQ more!

Home Team BBQ was a tough choice between them and Lewis BBQ. A local mentioned that the same…read morepitmaster is behind both spots and that Home Team is the more budget-friendly option. The baked beans were the standout for me--full of flavor and easily my favorite item on the menu. The collard greens, however, were a bit too spicy and vinegary for my taste, and the mac and cheese didn't quite hit the mark; it was overly heavy with roux and a bit too gooey. We ordered "The Board," which offered a great variety of meats and sides, including wings, turkey, brisket, pulled pork, pork rinds, and ribs, all accompanied by pickled red onions and Alabama sauce. Overall, it was a solid experience with plenty of flavorful options to try.

Catherine was truly splendid; the dinner was most delightful, and the evening's entertainment was…read morenothing short of marvelous. And I must say, the ribs were positively to die for--an absolute feast fit for royalty!

Catherine delivered polite and prompt service which only elevated our dining experience! The…read morebrisket was fantastic as well!