Lewis Barbecue
Pitmaster John Lewis serves Central Texas barbecue here, sliced to order at the counter from smokers he designed and welded himself, as the venue tells it. The Post and Courier says the Charleston original opened about a decade ago and has since spawned rooms in Greenville and Atlanta. It is known for smoked brisket, beef sausage and corn pudding with Hatch green chiles, and it has a large bar and a backyard patio. This is Texas-style beef barbecue, not a South Carolina sauce tradition. It was named a Bib Gourmand on 3 November 2025.
- Address
- 464 North Nassau Street, Charleston, SC
- Readers' picks
- Best of Charleston 2026: Best Barbecue (winner). Best of Charleston 2026: Best Brisket (winner). Best of Charleston 2026: Best Ribs (winner). Best of Charleston 2026: Best Meat & 3 Veggies (winner). Best of Charleston 2026: Best Pitmaster, John Lewis (winner)
- Phone
- (843) 805-9500
- Website
- lewisbarbecue.com
- Cuisine
- bbq, texas barbecue, texas bbq
- Good to know
- Michelin Bib Gourmand, Patio, Outdoor Seating, Founder Story, Kid Friendly
- Verification
- Details researched October 7, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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