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Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)

Sullivan's Island · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 4 TasteSignal categories

Updated November 2026

← Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC
#5 Barbecue#10 Burgers ▼#17 Date Night#78 Best Overall ▼

A block from the beach, the casual room and covered porches serve dry-rubbed ribs, pulled pork, smoked wings, and the signature Home Team Salad alongside a serious bar with live music most nights.

4.5
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.71,716 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.4459 reviewsYelp★ 4.3549 reviews

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

Address2209 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
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Phone(843) 883-3131
Websitehometeambbq.com
HoursDaily 11 AM to 12 AM
ReservationsNone. Walk-in only
Walk-inYes. Table service inside and on the patio. Bar seating first-come.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) ranks where it does

#5

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

No change
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Southern Living in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,716 reviews); 4.3 on Yelp (549 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (459 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 5 different years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
  • Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Runner-up: Best Barbecue).
#10

Best Burgers in Charleston, SC

▼ from #7
  • Burger recognition: Post and Courier (Aug 2023), Post and Courier (Sep 2022).
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Southern Living in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,716 reviews); 4.3 on Yelp (549 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (459 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 5 different years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Rank history

CategoryOct 26Nov 26
Barbecue#5#5
Burgers#7#10
Date Night#17#17
Best Overall#62#78

A dash means it was not ranked in that category that month. See everything that moved this month.

What critics and guides say

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)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2025 (May 2025)Post and Courier: Charleston's Choice 2024: Lunch (2024)Post and Courier: Charleston's Choice 2024: Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Restaurant, Pet-Friendly Restaurant (2024)

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Frequently asked

Is Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) good?

Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) ranks #5 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Post and Courier and Southern Living in the last five years.

What is Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)'s TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)?

Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island) is at 2209 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 (Sullivan's Island).