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“Ridiculously Good! ”

Lewis Barbecue Charleston
Ranked #8 of 967 Restaurants in Charleston
Certificate of Excellence
Neighbourhood: East Central
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Neighbourhood: East Central
Reviewed 18 February 2020 via mobile

This is my favorite BBQ restaurant. This is my second time dining at Lewis and it confirmed how great the food is for me. We recently went with friends for lunch and we ordered the pulled pork, brisket and sausage with fries, collards and coleslaw to share family style. Everything was outstanding. The brisket is truly exceptional. Lewis Barbecue is a must if you like BBQ!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 17 February 2020

This bbq location was recommended by one of the locals as a lunch stop. When you pull up to this place you have to accept it for what it is (nothing fancy). The building is a multi-function building so it is long and not fancy. You can sit outside in the warmer temperatures or inside when it is a bit cooler. When you finally figure out what you would like to eat you can step up to the order counter which is maned by the person that is going to give you the meat you want. They will give you a small sample even if you don't ask for one. There are two counters that take the orders and cut your meet right in front of you. They have big warmers right behind them where the meat is being kept in. We ordered the brisket. No disappointment with that. We had a brand new slab pulled out of the warmer and unraped. They cut it in half and we were asked lean or fattier? After choosing we moved down the line to the cash register where we were given our meal on a big 18 inch by 18 inch wax paper that serves as your plate. You can sit at tables or in booths or a big huge large table with stools. The utensils are plastic and you can cut the meat with the fork alone. Don't think you are going to some fancy restaurant when you go there just go for the fantastic bbq.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Thank Scrappydoo2014
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Reviewed 12 February 2020 via mobile

Enjoyed a recent Friday night dinner at this A+ BBQ restaurant! The brisket literally melts in your mouth. Our sandwiches were piled high with meat and the sauces were fresh and delicious. Our daughter wiped out her side of homemade Mac and Cheese in record time, and the spiral cut fries were sizzling hot and super good. Fast, filling, fresh, and delicious! We will visit again when we are in Charleston!

Date of visit: February 2020
Thank Jill E
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Reviewed 4 February 2020 via mobile

Love this BBQ. This was a must eat here place on my trip this time. The pulled pork and brisket are great. Collard greens are also quite good. You add your own sauce and both the original and spicy are great as well. Will go back on my next trip to the area.

Date of visit: February 2020
Thank Steve T
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Reviewed 27 January 2020

It is hard to believe that a place rated in the top 10 BBQ places in the country is right there in Charleston, but it is. The brisket and ribs are right up there with our favorites of all time. Nice beer selection, too. Unusual green sauce was a nice change.

Date of visit: January 2020
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