I'm going to start off by saying that I rate bbq really hard. I've had amazing BBQ all over the country. I came to Melvin's BBQ as it was near my hotel and after flying across the country, I was too tired to go far for food. However, I saw several reviews for Melvin's and they all seemed good. Walking in, I couldn't help but notice the nice rustic feel. There was a fairly big line, which is always a good sign. The service at the counter was friendly. Note: If you sit down at a BBQ place and order BBQ, you're at the wrong place. I went with the two meat plate with a 1/2 rack of the spare ribs and the pulled pork. I almost did the brisket, but BBQ isn't cheap. Unfortunately they were out of wings. Ohh well! I was pleasantly surprised by the number of sides they had. I went with the country BBQ hash with rice and the hush puppies. Overall the ribs were smoked really well. They weren't over cooked, but still easy enough to get the meat off the bone. They were a little fatty, but that can happen with spare ribs. They were tasty ribs. They had a nice rub and a nice smoke. I really enjoyed the pulled pork. It tasted like the South Carolina Vinegar Sauce was mixed in with it. That really made it taste great. The surprise was the BBQ hash. It really had a great flavor and nice chunks of meat. I could eat this every day. The hush puppies were a little overdone, but still tasted great. Overall, I liked the ambiance. The service was basic, but everyone was friendly. The two meats I ordered, I would have them again. I would like to try the brisket and wings. Like I said earlier the hash was amazing. I would just try a different side. If you're looking for some decent BBQ, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Melvin's.

This was my last stop on our adventures in Charleston. I could not say no to having barbecue because all we ate during our trip with southern food which I didn't mind at all. Now, my stomach on the other hand, maybe couldn't handle it, by my mouth loved all of the flavors. We were staying at the sleep Inn in Mount Pleasant and we really wanted some barbecue so this was the closest location, it had some great reviews. The minute we drove into the parking lot we noticed that they had a barbecue pit and when you see that you know the barbecue is going to be delicious. This is not your normal sitdown restaurant with a server you go ahead and order your food at the counter. By the way they also have a drive-through which is extremely smart and if you live there go through the drive-through and eat at home; if not eat at the restaurant because either way it's going to be delicious Each day they have a different happy hour or special and we went on Tuesday, which the specials were 50% off of the hamburgers and during lunchtime, they had a special which was the pork pan with one side. As we all know, barbecue can be really expensive, so definitely look out for these great deals. The minute you walk into the restaurant you were overwhelmed by the smells of the different meats and the barbecue sauces all around you. You're welcomed to the counter and there is a list of different types of dishes you can order from. We ordered the brisket hamburger chopped instead of sliced, and we ordered the pork slider, which were both delicious. Now when they ask you what side you want there's like 15 different choices so be prepared to know what you want. As someone from California our side usually include potato potato potato potato, so at this point, I wanted to have their collard greens. The collard greens were delicious. They had the right texture. They were the perfect saltines to it, and the tidbits of meat were great. The other side that we got with our main dish was the fried okra and oh my God is all I have to say. Get ready to have some really delicious food because in the middle of the restaurant you get all these different sides like pickled onion pickled tomato pickled peppers all that make the flavors of the barbecue really come out. I have never had Southern sweet tea before and oh wow was that a lot of flavor! My partner who is from the south said makes half-and-half go with the unsweetened and put some sweetened tea in it and that was a perfect combination. When I come back to Charleston and if I do, I'll definitely hit this place up because Melville's barbecue is definitely on my list of places to visit!

Ambiance: 5 nice rustic feel, like a high end barn. Service: minimal service as you order at the window and they bring you the food. Self service drinks, utensils, clearing table. The ordering process was fine though. Food: -- the hamburger was above average but nothing wow. 3.5. -- the pulled pork plate was really good. You can only get it covered in the mustard sauce though. Beware if you don't like that sauce, you need to order something else. The baked beans were good. The steak fries were great. Overall I'd give it a 3.75 -- there is a buffet of sauces, pickles, and peppers. Very nice. 5.0

Great Carolina style BBQ! Very convenient drive thru, although it can be a bit slow. They have some nice deals on different days so you don't break the bank. Food was very tasty, especially the barbecue sauce. The macaroni and cheese was a bit bland but still good. I wish there were more hushpuppies but one can dream. Will likely be back here!

I visited Melvin's BBQ a few weeks ago and just realized I forgot to hit post. My experience there was outstanding! I got the Saturday special--ribs--and they were fantastic. The ribs were tender, flavorful, and absolutely filling. The service was incredibly fast and efficient, making it a perfect spot for a quick yet satisfying meal. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring everything was to my liking. Melvin's BBQ offers a wonderful ambiance and a variety of flavors that add to the overall experience. It's definitely a place I'll be returning to for more delicious BBQ!

Melvin's was great! They have a large menu with lots of options. My daughter went with the BBQ nachos and loved them. The meat had a nice smoke flavor and the beans & greens were both perfectly cooked. We didn't have to wait too long for our meal to be served to us after ordering at the counter. The large picnic style tables in the middle of the dining room make for a friendly atmosphere - we enjoyed chatting with the folks who sat at the table near us. We're glad we stopped in while visiting the area.

I wasn't too hungry, so I shared a meal with my husband. We ordered for pick-up via online through their website for a pickup ASAP. It was ready when we got there (about 20ish minutes later). We did the two meat plate (pulled pork and 1 smoked jalapeño sausage link). It came with two sides and cornbread. We chose fries (not pictured) and mac & cheese for the sides. Honestly, the fries were probably the best part. Whatever seasoning they put on it was so good, so I definitely recommend choosing that as a side. Everything else was decent. The meat definitely needed BBQ sauce (which they provide on the side).