Duke's BBQ

James Island · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated November 2026

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#9 Barbecue #146 Best Overall ▼

4.4

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.51,117 reviews Tripadvisor★ 4.3102 reviews

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

Address331 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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Why Duke's BBQ ranks where it does

#9

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

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Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,117 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (102 reviews).

Rank history

Category	Oct 26	Nov 26
Barbecue	#9	#9
Best Overall	#139	#146

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What critics and guides say

Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)

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Frequently asked

Is Duke's BBQ good?

Duke's BBQ ranks #9 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,117 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (102 reviews).

What is Duke's BBQ's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google and Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Nov 2026.

Where is Duke's BBQ?

Duke's BBQ is at 331 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 (James Island).