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Lewis Barbecue

Greenville, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 33 2026
Lewis Barbecue

A barbecue restaurant in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, with indoor and outdoor seating. Brisket, sausage and ribs are sold by the pound and served on paper on a tray.

Highlights

  • Smoked brisket
  • Green chile corn pudding
  • Mac and cheese

Good to know

  • Order at the counter, no table service
  • Lines run long at peak times

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