Texas-style smoked meats, brisket, sausage, turkey, great sides






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464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403 Get directions
$20–30
"For barbecue, I head to Lewis Barbecue in downtown Charleston for Texas-style smoked meats and fun extras like green chile cheddar sausage, corn pudding, and nachos—and if I can’t make it in person, I appreciate that they offer nationwide shipping." - Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders is a writer and editor based in North Carolina. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Our State, Okra, and more. A lifelong Southerner, Trudy draws her writing inspiration from personal experiences and love for the region, focusing on culture, food, and travel in the South and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"In Charleston, Lewis Barbecue is identified as a barbecue restaurant that appears on the MICHELIN Guide's inaugural American South Bib Gourmand list." - The MICHELIN Guide

"Included among the 50 Bib Gourmand designations in the South guide, which recognize “good quality food for a good value” and are deemed “personal favorites” by inspectors when dining on their own time." - Henna Bakshi

"A little off the main corridor but worth the trip, this Austin pit master–led spot serves large slabs of melt-in-your-mouth brisket, smoked sausages, and hearty sides like corn pudding and tangy coleslaw. The tray-style service and staff who offer samples and generous slices create a fun, communal barbecue experience." - Stephanie Burt

"We love our ribs, so we're happy that ATL will add another BBQ spot to its roster this year. Popular South Carolina BBQ joint, Lewis Barbecue is set to open at Ansley Mall in Piedmont Heights. Expect brisket along with pork spare ribs, sausages, pulled pork, and turkey. And yes, vegetarians, we hear they are cooking up something for you, too." - jacinta howard, juli horsford