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Central TX style Barbecue from acclaimed Texas pitmaster John Lewis in Charleston, SC. Featuring a full bar with 12 beer taps including local craft beer, freshly squeezed cocktails and wine. Come to Lewis Barbecue for a full on TX barbecue experience. Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, No Reservations Needed
Texas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403
Phone: (843) 805-9500
Website: http://www.lewisbarbecue.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: tripleseat.com
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Derek Fournier
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Visited Lewis Barbecue while in North Charleston and had an excellent overall experience.
We built our own platter with fatty and lean brisket, pork ribs, Texas hot links, green chile cheddar sausage, pulled pork, smoked turkey, plus mac and cheese and green chile corn pudding on the side.
The brisket was cooked perfectly on both the lean and fatty cuts. The seasoning leaned a bit lighter on salt than my personal preference, but the cook was spot on. The smoked turkey fully lived up to its reputation, especially paired with their green chile sauce. Ribs were very good. The only low point was the sausage, which had good flavor but tougher casings than expected.
Ordering was easy and efficient. The interior is well designed with a split ordering and register setup. Cold sweet tea was available, and it appeared they had a full bar as well.
For barbecue outside of Texas, this is an excellent option. I would absolutely return and even took leftovers back to the hotel. Highly recommended.
… moreVisited Lewis Barbecue while in North Charleston and had an excellent overall experience.
We built our own platter with fatty and lean brisket, pork ribs, Texas hot links, green chile cheddar sausage, pulled pork, smoked turkey, plus mac and cheese and green chile corn pudding on the side.
The brisket was cooked perfectly on both the lean and fatty cuts. The seasoning leaned a bit lighter on salt than my personal preference, but the cook was spot on. The smoked turkey fully lived up to its reputation, especially paired with their green chile sauce. Ribs were very good. The only low point was the sausage, which had good flavor but tougher casings than expected.
Ordering was easy and efficient. The interior is well designed with a split ordering and register setup. Cold sweet tea was available, and it appeared they had a full bar as well.
For barbecue outside of Texas, this is an excellent option. I would absolutely return and even took leftovers back to the hotel. Highly recommended.
Dena Cooper
Lewis is our go-to BBQ place to bring our family and friends when they visit Charleston, especially the meat-lovers. We’ve been to Rodney Scott’s, Hometeam, and Swig & Swine, but Lewis is superior in taste and quality.
I’m not much of a meat person, but I love all their sides, which is something of an afterthought at a lot of the other BBQ joints in Charleston. I love their Green Chile Corn Pudding, Collard Greens, Beef Tallow Fries, and Potato Salad. My husband loves their Pulled Pork Sandwich, and their Beef Brisket, but truthfully everything is worth trying.
… moreI’m not much of a meat person, but I love all their sides, which is something of an afterthought at a lot of the other BBQ joints in Charleston. I love their Green Chile Corn Pudding, Collard Greens, Beef Tallow Fries, and Potato Salad. My husband loves their Pulled Pork Sandwich, and their Beef Brisket, but truthfully everything is worth trying.
Skye
I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to come here. This is hands down the best barbecue I’ve had in my life. Every item we tried was incredible, and the portions were unbelievably generous. We loved it so much that we came back three days in a row.
The meat was perfectly cooked and literally melted in my mouth. Even the sides stood out — the French fries were excellent, and both the coleslaw and collard greens were full of flavor. They offer four different sauces, and every single one was delicious.
On top of the amazing food, every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Lewis Barbecue truly lives up to the hype and is an absolute must-visit in Charleston.
… moreThe meat was perfectly cooked and literally melted in my mouth. Even the sides stood out — the French fries were excellent, and both the coleslaw and collard greens were full of flavor. They offer four different sauces, and every single one was delicious.
On top of the amazing food, every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Lewis Barbecue truly lives up to the hype and is an absolute must-visit in Charleston.
Libby Wedesky
Came here with my husband and when you come in you get a sample of the fatty brisket, it was good. I ended up getting the lean sliced brisket (1/2 lb) and the chopped brisket (1/4 lb) and a side of coleslaw. My husband got the sausage and ribs and theoretically I should have only got 1/4 lb of brisket because 1/2 lb was a lot of meat and I couldn’t finish the chopped brisket. But my goodness was the meat tender, delicious and didn’t even need sauce. I did try the sauces and I liked the original the best, but the meat barely needed any. The coleslaw was tangy, didn’t love it. And my husband also got the chile corn pudding, which had an interesting taste to it, reminded me of a quiche. I also asked for dill pickles on the side. The Diet Coke was also top notch. Will be coming back when we’re in town again!
… moreAdrian Emerson
Great atmosphere, counter workers were very friendly and knowledgeable, answering all my questions. We wanted to try it all, so we got it all. Brisket was delicious (and surprisingly it’s hard to find good brisket around Holy City), great bark and not dry. We got both kind of homemade sausage, hot guts was my favorite. Pulled pork was amazing, also had fantastic bark. Pork ribs were in point, the rub it’s just a bit salty, but good overall. Turkey breast was ok, good flavor, but not sure what actual meat is used, the texture feels “gummy”. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not dry, just feels almost like the “fake” chicken breast that you get at fast food restaurants.
The secret BBQ sause was definitely my favorite out of the all, with original red in second place.
Fries were delicious. Mac and cheese was fantastic.
And last, but not least the lemon curd and raspberry pie is the perfect dessert to end a delicious meal with.
I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for delicious BBQ around Low Country area.
… moreThe secret BBQ sause was definitely my favorite out of the all, with original red in second place.
Fries were delicious. Mac and cheese was fantastic.
And last, but not least the lemon curd and raspberry pie is the perfect dessert to end a delicious meal with.
I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for delicious BBQ around Low Country area.
Adamme Mak
Food and service is great.
Fatty cut brisket is tender and melts in your mouth like butter. Pulled pork is good. Didn’t love the sausage. Corn pudding would be better without the pepper and add cheese for my tastes. Love the banana pudding pie, the crust is very special.
… moreFatty cut brisket is tender and melts in your mouth like butter. Pulled pork is good. Didn’t love the sausage. Corn pudding would be better without the pepper and add cheese for my tastes. Love the banana pudding pie, the crust is very special.
Cameron Demille
My daughter has Celiacs. They were incredibly accommodating. On top of that, the line was very fast in the middle of a Saturday, about 30 minutes. Best BBQ I’ve had so far, and I’ve had quite a bit around the country. We ate way too much and we didn’t leave feeling sick or uncomfortable. I can’t say enough good things about this place.
… moreLori Kusterer-Farley
Most amazing bbq ! Must go ! The brisket was delicious! Sandwich and nachos ! The Mac n cheese and jalapeño corn dish sides were so good. We tried the lemon raspberry pie and the mint chocolate pie- both were surprisingly delicious! Expect a long line on the weekend. Worth the wait. Puppy friendly with outdoor patio too !
… moreSarah Macone
If you want BBQ in Charleston, this is the place. I’ve tried most of the local spots, and Lewis BBQ consistently comes out on top. Whenever I have friends in from out of town, this is the one place we always make a point to visit.
I’ve never had a dish here that wasn’t great. I don’t even like turkey, yet I order a full pound of their sliced turkey every time because it’s that good. And whatever you do, don’t skip the Green Chili BBQ sauce. The corn pudding, mac and cheese, late-night nachos, sandwiches—everything hits.
They also have a great bar with solid drinks; the frozen mule is fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with comfy seating and plenty of space outside. Expect a line, but it moves quickly and is absolutely worth it.
… moreI’ve never had a dish here that wasn’t great. I don’t even like turkey, yet I order a full pound of their sliced turkey every time because it’s that good. And whatever you do, don’t skip the Green Chili BBQ sauce. The corn pudding, mac and cheese, late-night nachos, sandwiches—everything hits.
They also have a great bar with solid drinks; the frozen mule is fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with comfy seating and plenty of space outside. Expect a line, but it moves quickly and is absolutely worth it.
Monica Arellano
So good! Loved up to its hype. Everything we ordered was spot on. Delicious, fall off the bone ribs. Brisket (on the fatty end), the pulled proj superb. Of the sides we ordered all were amazing : corn pudding, coleslaw and tallow fried fries. Friendly staff. Overall if you are in for bbq, this IS the spot!
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