J B's Smokeshack Review

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J B's Smokeshack

  • Address: 3406 Maybank Hwy., John's Island, Charleston, SC, 29455 | Map It
  • Phone: 843/557-0426

Fodor's Review:

At the sign of the pig (not to mention other rudimentary signs stuck in the ground like catfish), this is one of the area's best barbecue joints. A funky find, you will see evidence of the diverse crowd, beat-up pickup trucks to new BMWs—the latter often guests at nearby Kiawah Island. (JB's will deliver out there—for $35.) Most people have the buffet, which includes the barbecue pork, applewood-smoked chicken, and all of the Southern veggies—usually including okra gumbo, butter beans, and coleslaw—plus desserts like banana pudding you can eat for one (very) low price. Barbecue connoisseurs know that JB's takes the big prizes at the competitions and that the ribs and the Angus beef brisket are top-shelf. To further flavor the smoky meats, sauces are served on the side. Just come early, because dinner is over by 8:30.

  • Credit Cards: MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Sun.-Tues.

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