Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, Charleston: Reviews & Ratings (November 2026)

Name: Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Price range: $$ - $$$

Pitmaster Pat Martin brought his West Tennessee whole-hog tradition to James Island, smoking whole hogs over local hickory for 20+ hours before serving alongside spare ribs, smoked wings, scratch-made Southern sides, and fresh-baked pies.

4.6

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.61,140 reviews

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

Address1622 Highland Ave, Charleston, SC 29412

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Phone(843) 790-0838

Websitemartinsbbqjoint.com/charleston

Walk-inYes. Counter order, table service or carry-out.

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

Why Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint ranks where it does

#10

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

No change

Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (1,140 reviews).

Rank history

Category	Oct 26	Nov 26
Barbecue	#10	#10
Best Overall	#142	#148

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Frequently asked

Is Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint good?

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint ranks #10 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (1,140 reviews).

What is Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint?

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is at 1622 Highland Ave, Charleston, SC 29412 (James Island).