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Palmira Barbecue

West Ashley · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC
#2 Barbecue ▲#5 Best Overall
4.5
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.51,422 reviews

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

Address2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, SC 29414
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Why Palmira Barbecue ranks where it does

#2

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

▲ from #4
  • Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, James Beard Foundation and 6 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 (1,422 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#5

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

New to the top 10
  • Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, James Beard Foundation and 6 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 (1,422 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)James Beard Foundation: 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists - Charleston area (Jan 2026)The New York Times: The 23 Best Restaurant Dishes of 2025 (Dec 2025) via postandcourier.comCharleston City Paper: Our Top 50: 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)Garden & Gun: G&G's Hot List: 30 New Restaurants to Try Now (Aug 2025)Charleston Magazine: Charleston Barbecue, Generation Next (Aug 2023)

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Frequently asked

Is Palmira Barbecue good?

Palmira Barbecue ranks #2 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, James Beard Foundation and 6 other outlets in the last five years.

What is Palmira Barbecue's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Palmira Barbecue?

Palmira Barbecue is at 2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, SC 29414 (West Ashley).