Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island), Charleston: Rankings, Reviews & Crowd Score (October 2026)

Name: Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)
Price range: $$ - $$$

#5 Barbecue ▼#7 Burgers #17 Date Night #18 Casual Local Favorite #62 Best Overall

Pleasant, and beyond. A block from the beach, the casual room and covered porches serve dry-rubbed ribs, pulled pork, smoked wings, and the signature Home Team Salad alongside a serious bar with live music most nights.

4.6

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.71,712 reviews Tripadvisor★ 4.4459 reviews

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

Address2209 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

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Phone(843) 883-3131

Websitehometeambbq.com

HoursDaily 11 AM to 12 AM

ReservationsNone. Walk-in only

Walk-inYes. Table service inside and on the patio. Bar seating first-come.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) ranks where it does

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

▼ from #2

Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Southern Living in the last five years.
Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,712 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (459 reviews).
On major critic lists in 5 different years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Runner-up: Best Barbecue).

Best Burgers in Charleston, SC

New to the top 10

Burger recognition: Post and Courier (Aug 2023), Post and Courier (Sep 2022).
Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Southern Living in the last five years.
Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,712 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (459 reviews).
On major critic lists in 5 different years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Post and Courier: 3 days in Charleston: Our food editor's 2026 itinerary (Jan 2026)Southern Living: The Top 50 BBQ Joints In The South Right Now (2025) (Sep 2025)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2025 (May 2025)Post and Courier: Charleston's Choice 2024: Lunch (2024)Post and Courier: Charleston's Choice 2024: Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Restaurant, Pet-Friendly Restaurant (2024)

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Frequently asked

Is Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) good?

Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) ranks #5 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Southern Living in the last five years.

What is Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)'s TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)?

Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) is at 2209 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 (Sullivan's Island).