Palmira Barbecue, Charleston: Reviews & Ratings (November 2026)

Name: Palmira Barbecue
Price range: $$ - $$$

#2 Barbecue #3 Best Overall ▲

4.4

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.51,448 reviews

Yelp★ 4.2262 reviews

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

Address2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, SC 29414

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Why Palmira Barbecue ranks where it does

Best Barbecue in Charleston, SC

No change

Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,448 reviews); 4.2 on Yelp (262 reviews).
On major critic lists in 4 different years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

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Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,448 reviews); 4.2 on Yelp (262 reviews).
On major critic lists in 4 different years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Rank history

Category	Oct 26	Nov 26
Barbecue	#2	#2
Best Overall	#5	#3

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What critics and guides say

Michelin Guide: MICHELIN Guide American South 2026 (Charleston-area selection) (Oct 2026)Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)James Beard Foundation: 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists - Charleston area (Jan 2026)The New York Times: The 23 Best Restaurant Dishes of 2025 (Dec 2025) via postandcourier.com Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)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)Garden & Gun: G&G's Hot List: 30 New Restaurants to Try Now (Aug 2025)Charleston Magazine: Charleston Barbecue, Generation Next (Aug 2023)

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Frequently asked

Is Palmira Barbecue good?

Palmira Barbecue ranks #2 for Barbecue in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.

What is Palmira Barbecue's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Palmira Barbecue?

Palmira Barbecue is at 2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, SC 29414 (West Ashley).

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