Melvin's BBQ

Melvin's BBQ Charleston’s original BBQ and inventor of the Golden Secret® Mustard-Based BBQ sauce. Louis style pork ribs, chicken and "Best BBQ in Charleston".

A South Carolina tradition since 1939, Melvin Bessinger’s Barbecue Restaurants are beloved and famous for our St. But don’t take our word for it, come on down and experience the flavor at one of two locations, in Mt. Pleasant and James Island. Thank you for your continued support, y’all!

925 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

538 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412

CLOSED SUNDAYS.

If you needed a sign to get a burger today…this is it🍔👀 Happy National Burger Day!
09/18/2026

If you needed a sign to get a burger today…this is it🍔👀 Happy National Burger Day!

Now Hiring! 🚨🔥We’ve got room for a few more good ones on the Melvin’s team! If you’re looking for a job with a local, fa...
09/10/2026

Now Hiring! 🚨🔥
We’ve got room for a few more good ones on the Melvin’s team! If you’re looking for a job with a local, family-owned business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today! Application link is in our bio🔗

08/17/2026

Volume up🔊 the sweet sound of saucing ribs🤤
Side note - did you know the R in ASMR actually stands for “Ribs”? The more ya know!🤣

Happy Birthday, Debbie!!❤️🥳If you know Melvin’s, you probably know Debbie. She’s David’s wife, a mom of 5, and without a...
08/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Debbie!!❤️🥳

If you know Melvin’s, you probably know Debbie. She’s David’s wife, a mom of 5, and without a doubt the backbone behind so much of what we do around here.

She’s the one who is always doing something, always taking care of someone, and somehow always finds a way to make everything happen. She’s been behind the scenes helping keep everything running, keeping all of us organized, and somehow balancing it all while taking care of our family too. A lot of what makes Melvin’s feel like family is because of her.

She gives so much of herself to the people she loves, and we’re so lucky to get to call her ours! There’s truly no one quite like you and we hope you feel extra loved and celebrated today. Happy birthday to one of the best! We love you, Deb Deb!🎂❤️

Nothing makes us smile quite like opening Google and seeing another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! To everyone who’s stopped by, sha...
07/31/2026

Nothing makes us smile quite like opening Google and seeing another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

To everyone who’s stopped by, shared a meal, and left us kind words, thank you! Your support keeps our smokers going and our family tradition alive.

If you’ve enjoyed a meal with us, we’d love if you’d leave us a review too!💛🐷

Haven’t tried our Big Bubba Burger yet? Tonight’s the perfect night!🍔 Topped with one of our famous onion rings, it’s a ...
07/28/2026

Haven’t tried our Big Bubba Burger yet? Tonight’s the perfect night!🍔 Topped with one of our famous onion rings, it’s a customer favorite for a reason.

Enjoy half-price burgers every Tuesday from 4-8 PM with the purchase of a combo or basket.

It’s Wednesday, which means $14 Little Joe Chicken Sandwich Combos!🍗 See you from 10:30–3pm
07/22/2026

It’s Wednesday, which means $14 Little Joe Chicken Sandwich Combos!🍗 See you from 10:30–3pm

🌳 Fun Fact Friday!This beautiful live oak is the reason our Mount Pleasant location exists! When Melvin purchased the pr...
07/17/2026

🌳 Fun Fact Friday!
This beautiful live oak is the reason our Mount Pleasant location exists! When Melvin purchased the property in 1981, there wasn’t a building there yet. He fell in love with this tree, bought the land, and built the restaurant around it. Today, it’s still thriving, standing tall and welcoming guests every day. It’s a living piece of Melvin’s history. ❤️

New hats are here! 🧢Whether you’re firing up the grill, heading to the beach, or just trying to survive this Lowcountry ...
07/10/2026

New hats are here! 🧢

Whether you’re firing up the grill, heading to the beach, or just trying to survive this Lowcountry heat, we’ve got you covered.😎☀️

Shop our newest hat designs now on our website! 🔗 in bio

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Melvin’s!🇺🇸🎆🐷Wishing everyone a wonderful Independence Day as we celebrate America’s...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Melvin’s!🇺🇸🎆🐷

Wishing everyone a wonderful Independence Day as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and National BBQ Spare Ribs Day!

Stay safe, enjoy the holiday, and don’t forget the BBQ! ❤️🤍💙

Both locations will be open today. Scroll to find their hours⭐️

Address

925 Houston Northcutt Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 9pm
Saturday 10:30am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+18437956794

Website

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