Craving brisket and cole slaw? TripAdvisor’s top 5 barbecue spots in Myrtle Beach area
Barbecue is a southern staple and the Myrtle Beach area offers many options for where diners can get it.
From buffets, to chains, to family-owned restaurants, there’s something to meet your barbecue craving.
Here are the top five barbecue joints in Myrtle Beach according to TripAdvisor.
Swig and Swine
Swig and Swine, 525 Broadway St., is one of the newest barbecue restaurants in Myrtle Beach but has quickly become a favorite. The South Carolina-based restaurant opened its Myrtle Beach location earlier this year and has earned a four-and-a-half star rating with over 60 reviews on TripAdvisor.
It started in Charleston in 2013 but has expanded to other cities in the Palmetto State. Swig and Swine serves smoked pork, brisket, chicken and turkey, as well as southern sides. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.
Little Pigs Bar-B-Q
This small restaurant, found at 6102 Frontage Road, serves smoked pork, ribs and other meats, along with sides like hush puppies and mac and cheese. It has a four-and-a-half star rating with over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor.
Little Pigs Bar-B-Q is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, according to TripAdvisor. Reviews mention that its a good place for takeout.
Simply Southern Smokehouse
Simply Southern Smokehouse, 1913 Mr. Joe White Ave., allows patrons to eat as much barbecue as they want. The buffet offers various smoked meats, southern dishes like collard greens and mac and cheese. There is even banana pudding for dessert.
It has four-and-a-half stars on TripAdvisor with over 1,600 reviews. Its hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Dickeys Barbecue Pit
Dickeys Barbecue Pit, 3735 Oleander Drive, is a chain serving Texas-style barbecue in Myrtle Beach. There’s smoked meats, wings, loaded baked potatoes and sides like fried okra and potato salad.
It has a four-star rating with 205 reviews on TripAdvisor. Dickeys is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.
Sweet Carolina’s
Sweet Carolina’s, 1207 Celebrity Circle, is serving up barbecue at Broadway at the Beach. It serves complimentary corn bread along with smoked meats, seafood and pies for dessert. It has a four star rating from over 600 reviews on TripAdvisor.
