Lewis Barbecue Charleston

"Pitmaster John Lewis brought the best-ever brisket to Charleston by way of Austin, and it’s been a hit since day one. The airy dining room is unlike any other barbecue space — it’s clean and modern with several nods to Texas and Mexico, including an 8-foot longhorn skull mounted on the wall and imported Oaxacan tile on the service counter. Some of the most popular dishes include the hot guts (sausage links), fatty brisket, green chili corn pudding, and ultra-moist turkey slices." - Erin Perkins

"A little off the beaten path of the downtown corridor, Lewis Barbecue is worth the added travel time. Renowned Austin pit master John Lewis steers the food program, and the menu is simple but abundant—large slabs of melt-in-your-mouth brisket, smoked sausages, and an array of sides, like corn pudding and tangy coleslaw. Here, it's all about the tray, and once you go through the line, chances are you will have one stacked with hedonistic glory. One of the best parts of the experience is the staff, who slice and portion your meats on the plate. They're quick to offer a sample, suggestion, or lay "just one more slice" on your tray before you leave their station. It feels fun, like a friendly picnic for a meat-loving club." - Stephanie Burt

"You’re coming to Lewis Barbecue for Texas-style smoked meats, specifically the brisket. The move is to split a giant tray and add on some smoked sausage, turkey, and sides (don’t miss the green chile corn pudding). Order a pitcher of margaritas, and find a spot in their sideyard to hang out for the next few hours." - jai jones, emily yates

"Lewis Barbecue is known for its beef, but give the pulled pork a try on the El Sancho sandwich with the addition of brisket, hot guts sausage, and pickled red onion." - Erin Perkins

"Lewis Barbecue, the popular South Carolina barbecue joint is heading to Ansley Mall next year. This will be the third location for Lewis, adding to his Charleston and Greenville locations in South Carolina. The brisket is most popular menu item, along with pork spare ribs, sausages, pulled pork, and turkey. Expect to find seven vegetarian sides like collard greens, green beans, and Cowboy-style pinto beans, with no addition of smoked meats or bacon. Lewis Barbecue Atlanta is expected to open next summer in the former Laundry Lounge and the Hideaway space, facing the BeltLine." - Henna Bakshi