Bessinger's BBQ

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1602 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29407
+1 (843) 556-1354
https://bessingersbbq.com
Established in 1946, Bessinger's Barbecue is one of the oldest restaurants in Charleston in South Carolina. It specializes in a variety of barbecues and sauces. The restaurant s menu includes Carolina coleslaw, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, onion rings, chicken tenders, barbecue baked beans and hot dogs. Bessinger's Barbecue offers a range of buffet dishes, including barbecue pork, macaroni, sweet potato souffl , fried and teriyaki chicken and green beans. Additionally, the restaurant serves a selection of salads, soups, beverages and desserts. It is owned and operated by Bessinger's & Bessinger's.

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3.5373 reviews
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Alice J.
11/9/2025

This spot wasn't quite what I expected--it's a full restaurant, but with a self-service twist. You order at the counter, bus your own table, and refill your own drinks. It felt more like a sports...

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Kris G.
4/27/2025

Honestly, this is still one of my favorite BBQ places in town. Yes, the atmosphere feels "lived in" (in the best way) because they have been around just that long... But it makes you feel at...

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Bill M.
9/12/2024

Stopped at Bessinger's BBQ for the first time yesterday. When you walk in you place your order at the counter, then you seat yourself. They call your name when your foods ready. Our food was ready...

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Henry V.
11/21/2025

Food and service is excellent. Inside is ok, country style. However it is a little pricey and they have been out of Brisket FOUR times in the evening the last 45 days. Right now, they are out...

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Jen T.
7/28/2025

I was introduced to Bessinger's in 1992. Still as fabulous today as it was the day I first tried.

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