Real-deal Southern barbecue you’ll keep coming back for.
There’s something about Southern BBQ that just hits different—maybe it’s the smoke, maybe it’s the sauce, maybe it’s the deep-fried hush puppies you keep telling yourself are a side dish and not dessert. Either way, Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area bring the heat when it comes to barbecue. Whether you’re elbow-deep in brisket or building a buffet plate so tall it defies physics, these six BBQ joints serve up saucy goodness that’s worth the trip (and the inevitable nap after).
Full Belly BBQ
Mrtle Beach
Don’t let the strip-mall exterior fool you—Full Belly BBQ is slinging some of the heartiest, smokiest meats in the Grand Strand. Known for their slow-cooked brisket and saucy ribs that fall off the bone like they’ve got better places to be, this Carolina Forest gem is beloved by locals. The deviled egg potato salad and smoked mac & cheese might be sides, but they definitely steal the show. It’s the kind of no-frills joint where the food does the talking—and boy, is it loud.
Location: 154 Sapwood Drive Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC
Moe’s Original BBQ
Myrtle Beach & Pawley's Island
Southern charm meets beachy chill at Moe’s, where Alabama-style BBQ gets a Lowcountry twist. Their smoked pork and fried catfish come out hot and humble, paired with cornbread and soul-soothing sides that taste like your grandma’s been working overtime. The vibe? Total front-porch energy—laid-back, screened-in, and always ready for a cold beer. It’s the perfect pitstop after a day on the water or, you know, pretending you did something productive.
Locations:
6108 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
12827 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC
Simply Southern Smokehouse
Myrtle Beach
If the words “buffet” and “BBQ” together don’t make your stomach growl, check your pulse. Simply Southern Smokehouse serves an all-you-can-eat Southern spread that’s equal parts feast and nostalgia trip. Think pulled pork, fried chicken, collards, and chicken and dumplings that taste like Sunday at Meemaw’s. It’s warm, it’s welcoming, and it’s the kind of place where nobody’s judging how many trips you make to the buffet line (because we all stopped counting after round three).
Location: 1913 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC
Swig & Swine
Myrtle Beach
If barbecue is a religion, Swig & Swine is where you go to worship. With hardwood-smoked brisket, house-made sausage, and collards that pack a punch, this place doesn’t mess around. The Broadway Street location feels modern without losing its down-home roots—think butcher paper trays, craft beers on tap, and an unmistakable scent of oak smoke hanging in the air like a promise. Bonus: the portions are as generous as your Southern grandma during the holidays.
Location: 525 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
Sweet Carolina’s
Myrtle Beach
Located smack dab in the middle of Broadway at the Beach, Sweet Carolina’s is a BBQ-lovers haven that also keeps the seafoodies happy. Sure, their ribs and brisket are dreamy, but don’t sleep on the shrimp and grits or gumbo either. It’s a Southern sampler platter in restaurant form, complete with picnic tables and a big ol’ helping of Southern hospitality. Great for groups, tourists, or anyone who can’t decide between land or sea.
Location: 1207 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
Bar-B-Que House
Surfside Beach & North Myrtle Beach
For a taste of tradition with just the right amount of quirk, Bar-B-Que House delivers. This beloved local chain knows its way around a smoker, with chopped pork, ribs, and brisket that practically beg for one of their signature sauces. Bonus: the hush puppies are hot, crispy, and highly addictive.
Locations:
6007, 1205 US-17 BUS, Surfside Beach, SC
1561 Hwy 17 North, North Myrtle Beach, SC
