{"id":3028,"date":"2026-07-11T19:36:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T19:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2026-07-11T19:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T19:36:43","slug":"charleston-has-the-best-restaurant-for-delicious-but-affordable-bbq-in-sc-new-ranking-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3028","title":{"rendered":"Charleston has the best restaurant for delicious but affordable BBQ in SC, new ranking shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Charleston\u2019s Lewis Barbecue has earned another honor, this time named South Carolina\u2019s pick on Cheapism\u2019s 2026 list of Good, Cheap BBQ in each state. The recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for pitmaster John Lewis, whose Central Texas-style smoked meats have drawn national attention \u2014 and whose Greenville location has been serving Upstate diners since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3027\">Columbia ambulance crash triggers competing lawsuits. Here\u2019s what to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>FULL STORY: <u>SC has one of the best restaurants for good, cheap BBQ in 2026, new ranking shows<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3025\">Rabies cases in SC rise in late summer, DPH says. Here\u2019s how to protect yourself<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are key takeaways:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheapism called Lewis Barbecue \u201cone of South Carolina\u2019s premier destinations for Central Texas-style smoked meats,\u201d with brisket as the \u201cundisputed star of the menu.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Hot guts sausage, pork ribs, smoked turkey and green chile corn pudding have all built devoted followings, and reviewers praise the generous portions and standout sides.<\/li>\n<li>Pitmaster John Lewis opened the original Charleston location in 2016 after moving from Austin, Texas. He opened a Greenville location in 2022 and an Atlanta spot in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Lewis Barbecue earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand, which recognizes restaurants serving high-quality food at moderate prices.<\/li>\n<li>The restaurant also landed at No. 12 on Tripadvisor\u2019s best hidden gems list, scoring 4.7 across 1,024 reviews \u2014 an achievement reached by just 1% of restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. 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