My experience at melvins started out bad. The girl behind the register she was so unhelpful. The price for food was on the high side for lunch. I had the brisket I almost broke my plastic fork. Enough said. Just go to sticky fingers its right there and the staff are professional, not mean. read more

So when it comes to BBQ. This place may not be what you are looking for! The food tastes good, but I would have to say that it is the fast food of BBQ! The establishment is dated, but reminds me of the BBQ places in the further south. I would have to say that the staff is not that great as I always feel that I am bothering them. If you want something that is in the middle then this is the place. But go to a sit down restaurant downtown and have real BBQ. read more

We are southerners...we love bbq, Mac and cheese and collard greens! This place did not disappoint! Also this place has a drive thru, I've never seen that at a BBQ restaurant before, although we didn't utilize that option I certainly would if I was a local. read more

Fantastic BBQ!!!!! I love that they had the Ten Commandments on the wall and the cups!!! The sauce is mustard based and I don't like mustard but this was YUMMY!!!! I highly recommend! read more

Best Bbq in Charleston. Hands down better than momma browns and sticky fingers. The BBQ sandiches are large and some of the best I've ever had. The sauce is a ketchup/mustard/honey base it seems. When you order the combo you not only get your fries(or other side) but you get a gigantic homemade onion ring-very neat. I've tasted their "best cheeseburger in the world" and it's good but I'd leave that for the kiddos. You can get a better(and bigger) burger elsewhere. I've had tradional southern BBQ, st Louis BBQ, Memphis BBQ and Texas BBQ-Melvins is the winner. read more

A must have every time we are in chucktown visiting fam. Love their onion rings (which are the size of donuts)

I recently visited Melvins while I was over in Mt. Pleasant. I choose the rib plate with cole slaw, mac & cheese and corn bread to finsh it off. The ribs I must say was pretty good and they did not hold back on the meat. Not over done with a bunch of fat but it slipped right off the bone to my delight. The cole slaw is by far the best I have tasted in Mt. Pleasant. After writing this is making me want to drive back across town to get some more. If you haven't tried please give it try I hope you enjoy it. read more

Have you ever heard of a BBQ place being out of BBQ sauce? Well, it happened to me. Went through the drive-thru and they told me that they didn't have any red BBQ sauce left, and that I could only have the yellow sauce. Got home and they forgot to put any sauce in the bag. Wondered why you only get one onion ring, until I saw the size of it. It's more of a doughnut with a small onion on the inside. Yuck! I was foolish to think I could get good BBQ outside of the Austin city limits! read more

Melvins is one of the best BBQ here in SC. I have tried many of them and this one sticks out the most! Love it! Great sauce!

Best ribs in the Charleston area. If you don't love Melvin's, you do not like BBQ. (Mt. Pleasant location)

Delicious bbq sandwiches. Delicious fries. Delicious onion rings. That pretty much sums it up!

Came here on a visit to Charleston when we couldnt find any affordable seafood. Found great reviews on Yelp so decided to give it a try. Definitely a good decision. My wife and I got something called the Killer Trio I think. Came with a half chicken, half rack of ribs, and 8 oz of pork, plus bread and two sides. All in all, certainly acceptable 'cue, especially for what appears to be a chain restaurant. Pork was delicious. Ribs were a little fatty, but the dry rub was awesome. Paid $24 for all of that plus two drinks. Overall, its great if you need a quick bite on a budget. You won't find any better from a chain. read more

Have been here multiple times. Amazing. All their meats like pork and briskest are all time favorites. Mac n cheese is the top side, service is awesome read more

It was fine. Anthony had hushpuppies, and I had mac n cheese, and cornbread and a 3oz brisket (lunch special) with BBQ sauce, which was GOOD bbq sauce. We drove thru, it was cheap, it was relatively quick (with the exception of the hushpuppies, which we had to wait for at the curb, but were given 2 extras for the trouble). I see now that they are on restaurant.com so will definitely be back next time in the area. read more

Phenomenal BBQ! If you want some of the most succulent and delicious BBQ, you must go to Melvin's in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Oh and try their onion rings that are seriously the best I have ever tasted. We had the brisket, the chicken and burnt ends and all I can say is WOW! Melt in your mouth brisket that will make you come back several times a week and their sweet tea was perfect to wash it all down. We are from NY and have traveled to many Southern states trying to find really good BBQ and Melvin's is now that favorite for us. read more

Definitely worth a stop! Probably the best barbecue I'd had in a long time. Normally I like sweet barbecue sauce, but I loved the mustard based sauce that was their standard. Generous portion sizes, great place for lunch or dinner! read more

Love love loved it! This is a casual - order at the counter and they'll call your number kind of place. I had the beef brisket - juicy, tender, flavorful. My husband had the pork and also enjoyed it. Portions are plentiful and staff was very helpful and patient with us. It felt like we took forever to order b/c there were so many great options to choose from! read more

I ordered the brisket platter and it was very good. The portion sizes are very generous. They folks at Melvin's are not afraid to feed you. You really get your moneys worth. The meal comes with your choice of two sides and I chose the baked beans and cole slaw. The beans were delicious and the cole slaw was finely chopped which I tend to like. The banana pudding for desert is a large portion of pudding but it was very good. I wish there had been a little less whipped cream but that was because I was so full from the dinner. The only reason i gave them 4 stars and not 5 stars is because service was quite slow. It took 15 minutes to get our order and that was excessive we thought. I will definitely go back because the food was excellent. read more

MY FAVORITE BARBEQUE PLACE IN CHARLESTON!! This Melvins was close to my work so if I didn't feel like cooking I could just swing by here. Everything on the menu is delicious!! The only issue I have come across at this location is that the drive thru is very slow and it takes a lot longer to get the food then the other Melvins. But overall I definitely recommend this place! read more

Omg - ordered a 2 meat plate with brisket and pork --- holy hell!!! Could barely get through the cornbread and brisket - ended up having 2 full meals out of lunch!!! I totally understand why it's been around for EVER!!! The only reason we didn't go back was to try other places!!! I think they should sell the sauces that were on the table- maybe they do but the place was so packed I didn't go back to ask. Don't be fooled by the size of the building, there is more seating - 2 dining rooms inside and 2 outdoors, one covered. I generally hate Okra but their fried Okra ROCKS!!! read more

Not the best bbq in South Carolina but most definitely delicious. One of my favorite places to grab lunch or even dinner to take home

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. The staff are friendly, the food is INCREDIBLE, the atmosphere is wonderful, and it has a drive-thru. The sauce is incredible no matter which option you choose. This place is worth a trip to Charleston from NY any day. read more

We were told it was the best barbeque in town and wouldn't disagee. Informal setting where you order after standing in "the que" and pick up your food. Excellent ribs and pulled pork with generous portions. Huge sides with great choices. read more

WOW!!!!!!! this is such an awesome place.. Took some bbq bottles home to California and Everyone loved them!!!! licking fingers good food!

Must try this BBQ! I've only been here once but it was so good. The girl taking my order said the "Big Joe" was the most popular so I ordered the Big Joe Basket. I got 6oz of BBQ with their special sauce, steak fries, and one big onion ring. I will be going there more and trying a lot of other meals on their menu. The only thing I didn't like was the seating. When I went it was raining so everyone was sitting inside and it was hard to try and find a seat for just me. read more

Melvins is outstanding for their pulled pork or their brisket! We ate there and everyone was so helpful and pleasant. We may even go back again during the week that we are here in Charleston. The place was spotless too,that goes a long way with me. read more

The best burgers. The best pulled pork. The best onion ring. :You only need one ring. Ribs are fantastic, but they need to not charge so much. F'em on that. If you want to truly enjoy, get a smoked ham or turkey, when available. We are so lucky to live close by. Emeril doesn't say they have the Best burger in the country, just for yuks. It is pretty dang good. read more

Carolina BBQ at its best. We ate here twice in a week while visiting Charleston and brought some back to Texas too! The burnt ends are to die for and the pulled pork sandwiches will keep you coming back. I'll be back on my next visit to Charleston. read more

You've got to go to Melvins. Great barbecue in the state that truly knows what that means. Whether it's the big or little Joe, it doesn't matter, this place is great. I'd send some sauce to friends but it wouldn't be the same without the pork pulled just the right way. read more

Our experience was SO bad! The food when we got there was obviously leftovers or they were just careless. It tasted horrible, and it's really hard for me to be upset with BBQ. They dudnt have most of their sides available and their cornbread was gross. We are never going back. read more

We decided to try Melvin's for lunch despite the mixed reviews, and had a good experience. Like another reviewer said, it's an order and then seat yourself kind of place, but the staff was very friendly and helpful when we placed our order. We had the brisket and pork sandwich, which was all cooked perfectly. The mac & cheese and baked beans were delicious as well. I'm not so much a fan of the mustard-based BBQ sauces, but I enjoyed Melvin's. I've had some outstanding BBQ in Texas and wouldn't say this compares, but I'd be willing to go back or recommend giving it a try if you're in the area and looking for something quick and casual. read more

Friendly service and really good cornbread. First time here and the young lady that took our order was super patient and pleasant to work with. The chicken was yummy I could taste the spices and herbs. The crushed ice was a true bonus. read more

Pork full of fat and Grissel fries and okra cold you can tell this location is going down we go here once a week will go to Jim and Nick's now read more

We are not from the area. Went to the South Carolina Aquarium and was starving when we were done. So we decided to go by the yelp stars here, Melvin's it was! Glad we did! Really the best cheeseburgers EVER! Definitely a BBQ place-we did not know we had go in line to place our order and then have a seat and they will bring it to you. Josiah was our cashier and helped us along. It was obvious we were new there!! Great food and friendly staff! Would definitely stop again if we are ever back! read more

I had their dry rub ribs with some of their Mac & cheese and corn bread. I thought it was good but a little pricey for me.

I have since spoken with a friend who also ate there and they confirmed that their brisket also had the same acrid, chemical taste that I had. It is clear my experience wasn't a fluke. I won't be going back. read more

Best BBQ in Mount Pleasant! Great family owned business, buy local!

Very good bbq for when you're in a pinch for time (or not). The condiments they offer for your bbq delicacies are endless and you won't leave here without a full belly. I love their pulled pork sandwich with the mustard-based sauce and their baked beans and cole slaw. Next on the list for me to try is their fried pickle spears - as if pickles couldn't get any better! You won't be disappointed if you choose Melvin's. read more

In a few words, from the service I received from the friendly staff, to the quality of the food, this place was sheer perfection!!!

What kind of bbq joint runs out of ribs??? Great food, ok atmosphere but cmon... "world famous ribs" can't even judge that if I can't even try them! Place is run solely by 16 year olds doing an ok job but definitely need some adult authority! Also upon arriving there was no warning of lack of ribs before stepping into that 30 minute line and thus wasted an hour of my time in search of the worlds greatest ribs. Overall food was decent but whole experience was ruined by lack of ribs. read more