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Poogan's Smokehouse, Charleston, SC

Poogan's Smokehouse

4.6 (302)
$30 and under
Barbecue
188 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem


Charming without pretension, playful yet proven; a seat at Poogan’s Smokehouse is a bite into the American South. A rustic, refined interior welcomes guests to enjoy a meal in a cushioned booth or sip a handcrafted cocktail at the bar. Classically and casually Southern, Poogan’s Smokehouse brings all that is tried and true to the supper table, creating bold authentic flavors sourced from local farmers and purveyors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeffrey Myers
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Cumberland St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 302 people are saying

Poogan's Smokehouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

302 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poogan's Smokehouse is a casual and delicious dining experience. They have a great diverse beer selection that will accompany any of the fantastic smoked meats options.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. chrisn

    Coastal Georgia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome BBQ. Great staff, very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Danielle

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, great service!! Portions are huge and worth every penny. Ribs are dry rubbed to perfection. Best I've ever eaten!! Love the atmosphere here. Nice place but not uppity in the slightest. Very comfortable and classy. Loved it!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Pulled pork was yummy and that's coming from someone who grew up in a big BBQ town in NC. If you're a fan of the show "Fixer Upper" you will love the decor. Way more food than we could eat!

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  5. EFDuffy

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The I was sold with the cast iron cornbread w/pork drippings but enjoyed the Smoked Tomato Bisque together with the Hash and Carolina Rice I shared w/my wife who also had the Skillet of Mac & Cheese. A night of appetizers but filling and delicious. Service was great and it wasn't noisy (although we were on the early side at 5:30). A great meal experience in Charleston.

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  6. Johnkc

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ribs . The fish and grits were delicious. The Brussels sprouts are out of this world. We had a great dinner here while in Charleston.

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  7. AlexanderB

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Smokey. Flavesplosion. Fast.

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  8. Shirl VIP

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poogans is one of my fav spots in Charleston great service and atmosphere! Most of all delicious BBQ food! They also make the best sangria! I would recommend this to everyone definitely check it out!!

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  9. ATM0506

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Poogan's exceeded our expectations. The cornbread appetizer was amazing and recommended by our server who also explained the menu and some of her favorites. Pulled pork, fried chicken and mac n cheese were all out of this world. Sauces for barbecue were phenomenal- especially the mustard blend. Next time we are in Charleston, we will return without a doubt.

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  10. massgrizzly VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. I had the brisket special with broccoli, mushroom gravy and an egg. My wife had the pulled pork. The brisket was good, but the pulled pork was some of the best either of us have ever had. It was clearly slow smoked for an extended time and full of smoky, meaty goodness. Cocktails were also good, which was a bit surprising for a barbecue restaurant.

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FAQs

Poogan's Smokehouse does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Poogan's Smokehouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-5665.

Poogan's Smokehouse is rated 4.6 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. South Carolina
  4. Charleston
  5. Downtown Charleston

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188 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cumberland St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeffrey Myers
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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