King BBQ, Charleston: Rankings, Reviews & Crowd Score (October 2026)

Name: King BBQ
Price range: $$ - $$$

#3 Barbecue ▲#38 Best Overall

4.5

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.5507 reviews

Yelp★ 4.4about 177 reviews

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

Address2029 Carver Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

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Why King BBQ ranks where it does

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

▲ from #9

Critic recognition from Bon Appétit, Charleston City Paper and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (507 reviews); 4.4 on Yelp (about 177 reviews).
On major critic lists in 4 different years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Bon Appétit: The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024 (Sep 2024) via postandcourier.com Charleston City Paper: CP Hot List: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)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 Magazine: Charleston Barbecue, Generation Next (Aug 2023)

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Frequently asked

Is King BBQ good?

King BBQ ranks #3 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Bon Appétit, Charleston City Paper and 3 other outlets in the last five years.

What is King BBQ's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is King BBQ?

King BBQ is at 2029 Carver Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 (North Charleston).