J B's Smokeshack

Sort of stumbled upon JB's by accident after making a run into Charleston and looking for some take home carry out food on the way back to Kiawah. This barbecue joint is pretty small but upon parking in the tiny lot, one gets a great whiff of some decent barbecue. The inside of the restaurant was jam packed with families getting their barbecue fix that included pork, slaw, hash and tasty carolina tea. We got our sandwiches to go that stayed surpisingly warm until we get back to the island. I thought this barbecue was as good as the family favorite, Bessingers which is located on Savannah highway in Charleston/West Ashley area. I recommend a stop at JB's.

I knew I'd like this place once I read the overview in the Fodor's guidebook. It is not difficult to find, yet small enough to get a cozy feeling. The veggies were great and the fried corn puffer thingies a new tasty experience. I wouldn't go as far as saying it's the best Southern food I've had, but the buffet will surely fill you up. Leave some room for the yummy desserts, like banana pudding (a must!).