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Lewis Barbecue
214 Rutherford St
Greenville, South Carolina 29609
SC
https://www.lewisbarbecue.com/location/lewis-barbecue-greenville/
Nearby University: University of South Carolina
Approximate distance from University of South Carolina: More than 10 miles
Description:
Closest to Clemson 😉 (The original is in Charleston, SC)
Lewis Barbecue is a classic Texas-style place serving the best Texas smoked meats outside of Lockhart/Austin. Indoor and outdoor seating. Smell the smoke 🙂 Enter and make your way to the counter to order. Menu is above the counter with daily specials (as well as on their website). Order meats by the pound or select sandwiches. Texas Hot Guts sausage and Green Chile Cheddar sausage are unique. Sides come in single serving or pints/quarts. Mac n cheese has a tang 🙂 Bar serves cocktails, wine, and draft beers.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Saturday special – giant beef short rib. Generally 1-1.5 pounds per bone. Perfectly cooked. Lean or fatty or mix. WITH outstanding mac n cheese.
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Turkey, Ribs, Brisket, Sausage
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Vinegar, Red/Tomato, Hatch Green Chile and “Secret” (But why would anyone ruin the meat with sauce?)
Other:
Wheelchair / ADA accessible