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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

James Island β€’ bbq
Price: $$ moderate
Charleston Eats: 8.2
Google:
4.6
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(1,040 reviews)

Quick Facts

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Hours

Open now
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Price

$$
moderate
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Location

James Island
Charleston district
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Cuisine

bbq
Lowcountry dining

About

West Tennessee-style barbecue joint dishing up ribs, pulled pork, and brisket, plus sides, beer, and cocktails.

β€” Google AI Overview

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is a casual, no-frills BBQ spot that's packed for a reason β€” think wings, ribs, brisket and the brisket sandwich with sweet Dixie sauce. Locals rave ("I've been all over the US...Martins is right up there") and yes, people still go back for the pie.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:8.2
Google:
4.6
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(1,040 reviews)

Recent Reviews

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Nathan Brock
3 months ago

I’ve been all over the US and had all different kinds of BBQ and Martins is right up there with the best. This location is accommodating, consistently...

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The RI Food Dude
8 months ago

I grabbed a brisket sandwich ($14) with sweet Dixie sauce. Unfortunately, I was caught off guard by how small it was. For the price, there should be m...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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1622 Highland Ave
(843) 790-0838
1622 Highland Ave
Charleston, SC 29412