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“Best Brisket I’ve Ever Had”

Lewis Barbecue Charleston
Ranked #9 of 963 Restaurants in Charleston
Certificate of Excellence
Neighbourhood: East Central
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Neighbourhood: East Central
Reviewed 21 July 2019 via mobile

The best, absolutely sublime. Doesn’t need sauce at all but it complements it well. The pork and sausage are great too. But, the brisket is unworldly.
Potato salad was fine, heavy on the dill.
Mac and Cheese was delicious, could have a little more flavor, but the delicious barbecue sauces helped with that. Those red and white sweet onions too mmmhmmm, don’t forget the pickles, they were pretty darn perfect.
My favorite side, to my surprise, was the corn pudding, that stuff was off the charts good. Best corn pudding or cornbread I’ve ever head too, although it still isn’t a hush puppy.
Finished off the meal with banana pudding, pretty good, nothing special.
Overall, when visiting Charleston this was not a place I planned to visit. I was trying to get the full lo’ country cuisine and eat those Carolina BBQ pulled pork staples. But, we ended up eating Texas BBQ instead, in Charleston, and it’s better than anything else we ate there.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 21 July 2019

great experience. loved the brisket and pulled pork. everything sold by the pound get as much or as little as you want. I would definitely eat here again.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 19 July 2019 via mobile

The brisket at lewis’ is the best I have ever had. I have eaten here three times and the quality of food is consistent! I recommend the Mac and cheese and the jalapeño corn pudding (not overly spicy at all). If you must add a bbq sauce, they have several options at a self serve area. A must try when in Charleston!

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 19 July 2019 via mobile

I’ve been to many BBQ places around the world and there is nothing that compares to this place. If you want outstanding food and sauce, come here!!! I tried turkey, brisket, Mac n cheese, corn pudding, greens and much more. The food was fresh and outstanding. We will definitely be back!!!

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 18 July 2019

Great service, the best beef briskit ever. Also they have a once in a while special prime rib sanwich. They specialize in beef.

Date of visit: June 2019
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