Big Joe's Grill - Charleston

I really want to give this restaurant a full 5 stars, but I can't. They charge for soda refills, which is surprising, and the owner was sitting at the end of the bar, just barking orders at the staff.

The wife and I did not want to go home from vacation so we decided to get something to eat in Charleston. We went to Big Joes. It was difficult to get to because the roads were blocked off for some event. Once we got to Big Joes we were the only people in the place. I guess we were very early. I'm glad we went though. We shared a basket of onion rings that were crispy and delicious. The wife got the pulled pork sandwich with chips that she said was very good. I got the Big Joe Burger. It was cooked perfectly and was very good. This is a place we would for sure go back to.

My coworker and I experienced food poisoning after eating there last night. I called to inform them, anticipating they might receive multiple complaints. Unfortunately, the woman on the line was quite rude, interrupting me, being condescending, and dismissive. She said, “You can call back tomorrow to speak with Joe, or I’ll just wait for more calls before I make a note of this.” This morning, I checked Facebook and saw at least five other people who had eaten fried food from the restaurant and also reported food poisoning. They need to improve their standards, "Big Joe"—more like "Sick Joe."

The pulled pork BBQ was out of this world!!! Hands down, the best I’ve EVER had!! My husband’s boneless wings were killer as well!

Suzanne is the driving force behind this establishment. To the owner: you have a superstar on your hands! It's midnight on a Saturday, and she's the only bartender here, yet she effortlessly keeps the drinks and food flowing for everyone. Her sweet demeanor turned our night into a wonderful experience. She truly deserves a raise!