Rodney Scott's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Charleston ·
James Beard-winning pitmaster serves whole hog BBQ
James Beard-winning pitmaster serves whole hog BBQ
"A thick haze of sweet smoke wraps around this handsome brick building, and the line of people waiting is a testament to Rodney Scott’s whole-hog barbecue being a local rite of passage (true fans still drive 1.5 hours north to the original in Hemingway). With a family history of raising hogs and running a variety store and restaurant since 1972, the menu is expansive but the pulled pork is the real gem—soft as cotton candy and ready to be sopped in an electric sauce of vinegar, lemon juice, and spices—rounded out by tender collard greens, gooey mac and cheese, and a fantastic apple hand pie; the drive-through window is a useful option for those in a hurry." - The MICHELIN Guide
"In Charleston, Rodney Scott's BBQ is listed as a barbecue restaurant included on the MICHELIN Guide's inaugural American South Bib Gourmand list." - The MICHELIN Guide
"The smell of smoking pork greets you before you enter this King Street counter-service spot where vinegar-based pulled pork sandwiches arrive in classic red baskets; blue and red accents underscore the straightforward focus on food. Beyond the pork, there’s killer mac and cheese, smoked chicken, and BBQ ribs that can be worth queuing for—have your order ready when you reach the counter." - Stephanie Burt
"A quick-bite option from a James Beard Award–winning pitmaster, recommended for pulled pork sandwiches paired with collards and cornbread." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Bringing whole-hog barbecue to Charleston from Hemingway, South Carolina, this James Beard–recognized pitmaster serves smoky pulled pork with a hint of vinegar and hearty options like a comforting ribeye sandwich. The North Central restaurant’s red booths set a casual tone; classic sides such as collards and cornbread are must-orders, and packaged skins make a popular take-home late-night snack." - Erin Perkins