Melvin's Legendary Bar-B-Q

Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

#8 Barbecue ▲#129 Best Overall

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Why Melvin's Legendary Bar-B-Q ranks where it does

#8

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

▲ from #10

Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Southern Living and Charleston Magazine in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Oct 2026).
On major critic lists in 3 different years (2023, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Post and Courier: Tip Jar: Italian standouts and readers' questions (incl. burgers) (Oct 2026)Southern Living: The Top 50 BBQ Joints In The South Right Now (2025) (Sep 2025)Charleston Magazine: Plate Tectonics: Charleston's expanding culinary scene and new dining destinations off the beaten path (Feb 2023)

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Frequently asked

Is Melvin's Legendary Bar-B-Q good?

Melvin's Legendary Bar-B-Q ranks #8 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Southern Living and Charleston Magazine in the last five years.