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Duke's BBQ

James Island · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC
#9 Barbecue ▲#139 Best Overall
4.4
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.51,116 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.3102 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address331 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
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Why Duke's BBQ ranks where it does

#9

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

▲ from #11
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,116 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (102 reviews).

What critics and guides say

Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)

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Frequently asked

Is Duke's BBQ good?

Duke's BBQ ranks #9 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,116 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (102 reviews).

What is Duke's BBQ's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Duke's BBQ?

Duke's BBQ is at 331 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 (James Island).