Brace For Brisket Porn: Lewis Barbecue Opens Today

It's the day meat lovers have waited for, for almost two years — Lewis Barbecue opens the doors at 11:00 a.m. today. John Lewis, the acclaimed pitmaster of La Barbecue in Austin, brings Texas-style smoked meats to full-time status this week, and if the Instagrams from the friends and family nights are any indication, the Holy City is ready for Lewis's brand of beef.

Take a look at what happened at 464 Nassau St. over the weekend, and then go judge the restaurant for yourself this week, starting today.

Seriously delicious BBQ. Thanks for having us! @lewisbarbecue, @barweaver, @garbatron1

A photo posted by Feast Charleston (@feastcharleston) on Jun 26, 2016 at 4:48am PDT

Stop #5 in Charleston This is what we came for @Lewisbarbecue . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #foodgasm #foodstagram #foodpics #foodphotography #foodlover #foodspotting #instafood #instagood #eat #love #delicious #hungry #restaurant #chs #chseats #charleston #charlestonsc #sc #southcarolina #discoversc #brisket #beef #meat #bbq #barbecue #texasbbq

A photo posted by John Park (@hungryasianrke) on Jun 27, 2016 at 6:25pm PDT

#bowdown #bitches

A photo posted by Chris (@chrisrwade) on Jun 26, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT

The hands of a master. Beef ribs. Brisket. Bean salad. Corn pudding. Slaw. #chseats#nyceats#charleston

A photo posted by Tammi Dower (@gracesandgrits) on Jun 26, 2016 at 5:14am PDT

Soft opening of @LewisBarbeque in #Charleston. #somuchmeat #lewisbbq

A photo posted by Meghan (@meghatty) on Jun 25, 2016 at 8:36pm PDT

#lewisbbq #brisket #melts in your #mouth #yummers. #topochico #horchata

A photo posted by Christina Pradhan (@xtinasnaps) on Jun 25, 2016 at 8:30pm PDT

Finally. #lewisbbq #johnlewis #atx #charleston #foodie

A photo posted by Steve Pulley (@scpulley87) on Jun 25, 2016 at 10:18am PDT

John Lewis slicing the first brisket at the @lewisbarbecue soft opening. It was an epic night that was years in the making and it exceeded all expectations! Beautiful and innovative restaurant, outstanding staff, and extraordinarily great food. #lewisbarbecue #texasbarbecue #craftmeats #texasbbq #charlestonbbq #brisket #beefribs #porkspareribs #smokedturkey #hotguts #austinsmokeworks

A photo posted by ZZQ | Texas Craft Barbeque (@zzqrva) on Jun 25, 2016 at 5:48am PDT

Beautiful night at @lewisbarbecue in #Charleston (restaurant designed by @betsycberry!). #lewisbbq

A photo posted by Meghan (@meghatty) on Jun 25, 2016 at 6:52am PDT

Is that a beef rib in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? @lewisbarbecue #testrun2 #atlonglast

A photo posted by ByrdHouse PR (@byrdhousepr) on Jun 25, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT