BBQ Joints in South Carolina

West River BBQ · 12-27-2018, 11:59 AM

Hi all. My wife and I are travelling to Myrtle Beach, SC, next week and would like to sample some Carolina Q. We'll be flying into Charleston and will have some time there, and will also have a car so travelling a short distance wouldn't be out of the question. Anybody have some advice about where to eat?

Sjhill · 12-27-2018, 12:11 PM

I live in North Myrtle Beach. Sadly the bbq here isn’t great. A lot of Chains, not many local places. My friends all say I have the best bbq in Myrtle Beach haha. However, Charleston has the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Lewis bbq is great Texas bbq. Best brisket I’ve ever had and the sausage is amazing. They also have specials certain days of the week like smoked prime rib, shaved beef sandwich, and fried chicken. Scott’s bbq is in Charleston as well. It is whole hog bbq done perfectly. You can’t go wrong with either but I prefer Lewis.

Brisket in north myrtle beach is the best local option for that area in my opinion they make a great smoked chicken wing. Also can’t beat the brisket grilled cheese

PatAttack · 12-27-2018, 12:19 PM

Lewis, Home Team and Scott's BBQ here in Charleston.

I've heard of nothing good in Myrtle Beach.

You could go to the original Scott's BBQ in Hemingway for OG whole hog.

Sjhill · 12-27-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PatAttack

Lewis, Home Team and Scott's BBQ here in Charleston.

I've heard of nothing good in Myrtle Beach.

You could go to the original Scott's BBQ in Hemingway for OG whole hog.

Be careful in the Hemingway location. I’ve heard from multiple people it’s gone downhill fast since Scott shifted his focus to the Charleston location

SmoothBoarBBQ · 12-27-2018, 12:34 PM

In Charleston you need to go to Swig and Swine. They serve some of the best restaurant BBQ I've ever had. The pork belly was dead ass on, ribs were great, and the brisket was pretty solid as well. Sides were awesome and prices were pretty reasonable.

https://swigandswinebbq.com/

As for Myrtle Beach I can't think of anything that is worth noting in that area...at least not in terms of BBQ.

Good luck and have a nice trip!

PatAttack · 12-27-2018, 12:57 PM

Crap! I forgot about S&S!!

They're even friends of mine, too.

CKYnick · 12-27-2018, 02:16 PM

Home team, i think there are two locations one also in mount pleasant near isle of palms, definitely lewis bbq, former pitmaster to aron franklin and its awesome. Sticky fingers is a hit or miss in my opinion but still cool.

Lots of cool breweries around lewis bbq also (not sure if you are into that)

Have fun!

Q_Done_Right · 12-27-2018, 02:29 PM

Lewis Barbecue in Charleston if you want authentic, Central Texas/Austin style BBQ.

Joe Black · 12-27-2018, 02:29 PM

That’s basically the whole story. Most of the high class stuff in the Charleston/Myrtle Beach area is seafood. Once you get below Orangeburg area, you’re out of really first class BBQ country. Sad, but true.

If you want to fly into Columbia and spend a couple of days before going to Charleston, then you’re in real hog country. Think about it.

West River BBQ · 12-27-2018, 03:45 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I was really looking forward to pulled pork / whole hog with a vinegar based sauce as I thought that's what is to be expected in Carolina. However, good BBQ shouldn't be passed by just because it isn't Texas. I might have to try them all. This might be a fun trip.

lantern · 12-27-2018, 03:46 PM

I used to suggest Sweatman's, but it is definitely NOT the great bbq joint it used to be. So, all the responses above are SPOT ON THE MONEY.

I will give a breakfast suggestion in Myrtle Beach. GO TO JOHNNY D's!!! It's not one of the hundreds of pancake slop houses. It is fantastic. Especially if you like benedicts and stuffed waffles.

lantern · 12-27-2018, 03:51 PM

Also, the Sea Captain's house is great. Not BBQ.

Up to Calabash the Seafood Hut is a pile of fried awesome and Berry's seafood is killer for fresh seafood to cook yourself or have them steam it for you.

Gary Tomato · 12-27-2018, 04:27 PM

Here’s a good read about the Charleston BBQ scene featuring reviews of Lewis and Scott’s BBQ joints; https://www.eater.com/2017/6/29/1587...s-rodney-scott

12-27-2018, 11:59 AM	#1
West River BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-18 Location: Sturgis, SD Name/Nickname : Bill	BBQ Joints in South Carolina Hi all. My wife and I are travelling to Myrtle Beach, SC, next week and would like to sample some Carolina Q. We'll be flying into Charleston and will have some time there, and will also have a car so travelling a short distance wouldn't be out of the question. Anybody have some advice about where to eat?

12-27-2018, 12:11 PM	#2
Sjhill On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-19-17 Location: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Name/Nickname : Stu	I live in North Myrtle Beach. Sadly the bbq here isn’t great. A lot of Chains, not many local places. My friends all say I have the best bbq in Myrtle Beach haha. However, Charleston has the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Lewis bbq is great Texas bbq. Best brisket I’ve ever had and the sausage is amazing. They also have specials certain days of the week like smoked prime rib, shaved beef sandwich, and fried chicken. Scott’s bbq is in Charleston as well. It is whole hog bbq done perfectly. You can’t go wrong with either but I prefer Lewis. Brisket in north myrtle beach is the best local option for that area in my opinion they make a great smoked chicken wing. Also can’t beat the brisket grilled cheese __________________ Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center GMG Davy Crockett Weber Genesis S-330 Blackstone Griddle

12-27-2018, 12:19 PM	#3
PatAttack somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: In the Marsh	Lewis, Home Team and Scott's BBQ here in Charleston. I've heard of nothing good in Myrtle Beach. You could go to the original Scott's BBQ in Hemingway for OG whole hog. __________________ "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier 22" WSM 22" Weber Gold Weber Smoky Joe Weber Gasser Rec-Tec 590

12-27-2018, 12:34 PM	#5
SmoothBoarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-25-17 Location: Killeen, TX Name/Nickname : Donnie	In Charleston you need to go to Swig and Swine. They serve some of the best restaurant BBQ I've ever had. The pork belly was dead ass on, ribs were great, and the brisket was pretty solid as well. Sides were awesome and prices were pretty reasonable. https://swigandswinebbq.com/ As for Myrtle Beach I can't think of anything that is worth noting in that area...at least not in terms of BBQ. Good luck and have a nice trip! __________________ Weber Kettle, Johnson Smokers Med 6', Cotton Gin "Harvester" UDS

12-27-2018, 12:57 PM	#6
PatAttack somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: In the Marsh	Crap! I forgot about S&S!! They're even friends of mine, too. __________________ "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier 22" WSM 22" Weber Gold Weber Smoky Joe Weber Gasser Rec-Tec 590

12-27-2018, 02:16 PM	#7
CKYnick On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-26-16 Location: Newark, DE	Home team, i think there are two locations one also in mount pleasant near isle of palms, definitely lewis bbq, former pitmaster to aron franklin and its awesome. Sticky fingers is a hit or miss in my opinion but still cool. Lots of cool breweries around lewis bbq also (not sure if you are into that) Have fun!

12-27-2018, 02:29 PM	#8
Q_Done_Right On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-13-17 Location: Chi-Town	Lewis Barbecue in Charleston if you want authentic, Central Texas/Austin style BBQ.

12-27-2018, 02:29 PM	#9
Joe Black Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-05-14 Location: Greenville, SC	That’s basically the whole story. Most of the high class stuff in the Charleston/Myrtle Beach area is seafood. Once you get below Orangeburg area, you’re out of really first class BBQ country. Sad, but true. If you want to fly into Columbia and spend a couple of days before going to Charleston, then you’re in real hog country. Think about it. __________________ 24"x48" Bell Fab offset 22" Weber Premium Kettle Char-Grill gasser

12-27-2018, 03:45 PM	#10
West River BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-18 Location: Sturgis, SD Name/Nickname : Bill	Thanks for the feedback. I was really looking forward to pulled pork / whole hog with a vinegar based sauce as I thought that's what is to be expected in Carolina. However, good BBQ shouldn't be passed by just because it isn't Texas. I might have to try them all. This might be a fun trip.

12-27-2018, 03:46 PM	#11
lantern is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-16-07 Location: Marion,NC	I used to suggest Sweatman's, but it is definitely NOT the great bbq joint it used to be. So, all the responses above are SPOT ON THE MONEY. I will give a breakfast suggestion in Myrtle Beach. GO TO JOHNNY D's!!! It's not one of the hundreds of pancake slop houses. It is fantastic. Especially if you like benedicts and stuffed waffles. __________________ Chris

12-27-2018, 03:51 PM	#12
lantern is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-16-07 Location: Marion,NC	Also, the Sea Captain's house is great. Not BBQ. Up to Calabash the Seafood Hut is a pile of fried awesome and Berry's seafood is killer for fresh seafood to cook yourself or have them steam it for you. __________________ Chris

12-27-2018, 04:27 PM	#13
Gary Tomato is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-09-14 Location: Reservoir, Victoria, Australia	Here’s a good read about the Charleston BBQ scene featuring reviews of Lewis and Scott’s BBQ joints; https://www.eater.com/2017/6/29/1587...s-rodney-scott