The 10 Best BBQ Joints in South Carolina — 2026

We compared all 571 BBQ joints in South Carolina on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Mutts BBQ RestaurantGreer RibsPulled porkBBQ chicken

(864) 848-3999 Website View listing

#2 · Moe's Original Bar B QuePawleys Island RibsPulled porkBBQ chicken

(843) 237-8227 Website View listing

#3 · Home Team BBQSullivan's Island

(843) 225-7427 Website View listing

#4 · Mike and Jeff's BBQ Restaurant & CateringGreenville

(864) 271-5225 Website View listing

#5 · Hwy 27 BBQ SmokehouseRidgeville Smokehouse

(843) 688-6999 Website View listing

#6 · Maurice's Piggie Park BBQColumbia RibsPulled pork

(803) 256-4377 Website View listing

#7 · Sonny's BBQRock Hill BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(803) 324-7984 Website View listing

#8 · Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-QLexington

(803) 490-2862 Website View listing

#9 · Railroad BBQColumbia

(803) 708-5801 Website View listing

#10 · Henry's SmokehouseSimpsonville RibsPulled porkSmokehouse

(864) 967-0007 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.