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Lewis Barbecue Charleston

$$$$Restaurant · Barbecue

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Charleston barbecue with serious Texas roots and a Michelin Bib Gourmand to prove it.

Texas-style barbecue arrives in Charleston with the kind of smoke and conviction that earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The recognition, most recently in 2025, speaks to what happens when Central Texas technique meets Lowcountry appetite—worth the detour.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11