Looking for some of the best barbecue around? Here at Myrtle Beach on the Cheap, we’ve come up with a pretty tasty gathering of the best BBQ at the beach.
How We Came Up With our Best BBQ At The Beach Roundup
First, we looked at establishments that meet all the “friendly” requirements, family, kid and most important, budget-friendly.
Second, we gathered information from websites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor.
Third, we looked at past winners of any local awards such as “Best of the Beach”
Fourth, as we read reviews, some of things we looked for were..”we will be back”, “our favorite place when we visit Myrtle Beach”, “awesome prices”, “this place is a must”. Out of towner reviews carried more weight.
Do you have a favorite BBQ place? Let us know at news@myrtlebeachonthecheap.com.
Barbecue Styles
There are many “styles” of barbecue, here at the beach you’ll find Carolina, Memphis, Texas and Kansas City styles. All restaurants serve both pork and beef brisket barbecues as well as barbecue chicken. Choices include a barbecue plate or barbecue sandwich, with all the fixins.
Whatever style of barbecue you choose, you can bet it was cooked in a “smoker”. Those large barrel looking things with chimney pipes on the top you always see outside a good BBQ place. Smoking barbecue correctly takes patience and skill and is usually passed down from generation to generation. Some of the best barbecue restaurants are the mom and pop, hole in the wall places. Don’t let outside appearance deceive you.
Barbecue Sauces
One of the things you’ll notice at a barbecue restaurant are the numerous bottles of barbecue sauces at your table. Some are tangy, some are sweet, some are vinegar based, some are mustard or tomato based. If you have any questions, ask your server or just taste test them all until you find the one that suits your taste buds. Carolina Gold, a mustard base sauce, is one the most popular barbecue sauce in these parts.
We’ve included business hours in this roundup, but please call ahead just to make sure your chosen restaurant is open. We have not listed prices as they may change, but rest assured the BBQ places in and around Myrtle Beach wont break the bank.
After careful, thorough, and scientifically sorting through all the data, this is the Myrtle Beach on the Cheap Best BBQ at the Beach we came up with:
1205 Highway 17 North
Surfside Beach
Generous portions of their lip-smackin’, mouth-waterin’ hickory smoked BBQ! All plates are served with your choice of 2 Side Orders and Hush Puppies.
Phone: CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Website: Bar-B-Que House Surfside Beach
Kid Menu and Seniors Menu are available.
1561 Highway 17 North
North Myrtle Beach
Generous portions of their lip-smackin’, mouth-waterin’ hickory smoked BBQ! All plates are served with your choice of 2 Side Orders and Hush Puppies.
Phone: (843) 477-1801
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Website: Bar-B-Que House North Myrtle Beach
Kids Menu and Seniors Menu are available.
8724 Highway 707
Myrtle Beach
A little off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. Low and slow smoked pit barbecue over a special blend of wood give Pop Pop’s BBQ an amazing flavor.
Phone: CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Website: Pop Pop’s Pit BBQ Website
Kid’s Menu available.
Time to stock up on your barbecue sauce?
6102 Frontage Rd
Myrtle Beach
A “no frills” family owned BBQ place that serves downright fantastic barbecue. Pulled pork is the specialty, but it’s all good. Try Little Pigs BBQ house sauce.
Phone: CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday Closed
Website: Little Pigs BBQ Myrtle Beach
1913 Mr. Joe White Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Family-friendly buffet setting for all-you-can-eat Southern BBQ. Isaac Collington, “The Singing Busboy”, has entertained diners here for years.
Phone: CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Sunday – Monday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Website: Simply Southern Smokehouse
3735 Oleander Drive
Myrtle Beach
Local chain restaurant with very good reviews. Large selection of barbecue plates and sandwiches. Complimentary soft serve vanilla ice cream on a cone after your meal.
Phone:CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Website: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Myrtle Beach
Kids Menu and Seniors Menu are available.
Kids Eat Free on Sunday.
4002 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach
Outstanding BBQ! Family owned and ran. Don’t expect anything fancy, just great tasting food. Take out only. It’s rumored Bill Murray grabbed a bite here on a visit to the beach.
Phone: CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: True BBQ
Kids Menu available.
1004 Chester St
Myrtle Beach
The outside looks maybe be deceiving, but Atlas Tap House serves some outstanding barbecue. If you like your barbecue with beer, this is the place to go.
Phone: CLICK TO CALL
Hours: Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday – Sunday 12 noon to 2 a.m.
Website: Atlas Tap House Myrtle Beach
Kids Menu and Seniors Menu are available.
From the man who knows how to smoke some barbecue, Mr. Myron Mixon, World Champion BBQ Chef
What side dishes goes best with your barbecue?
Some of the more common side dishes include: hush puppies, french fries, cole slaw, brunswick stew, rice, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, fried okra, and mashed potatoes.
Myrtle Beach BBQ Competitions
Smoke On The Beach
The annual Myrtle Beach Smoke On The Beach BBQ competition will be held April 2 and 3 at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place downtown Myrtle Beach. For more information on Smoke on the Beach.
The annual Myrtle Beach Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival is usually held in September, around Labor Day, at Grand Park in Market Common.
We will post more information on this huge BBQ event as it is made public.
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