Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Baltimore

"A great spot if you are looking for that grill back yard cook out food. OM Goodness, the beef ribs smoke to perfection. If you don't have a smoker at..."

Brittany C

Alex Kang

"Iv had Korean BBQ all over the east coast... Jong Kak happens to be one of my most favorite local places here in Baltimore! Authentic flavors, smokey..."

LGK Baltimore

"We came down to Baltimore for restaurant week, but didn't find anything that stuck out, so we decided on Korean BBQ. I'm so glad we did! The..."

Akshay Banker

"This is one of those places I always take visiting guests. The charcoal grill at the table really sets this place apart. They will come around and..."

Clair Smith

"My dining experience at Jong Kak was amazing!!. The flavors of their Kalbi were nothing short of amazing, leaving me thoroughly impressed. What's..."

K M

"I went to Jong Kak maybe a little over 10 years ago with a friend. It was one of the most interesting and enjoyable dinner and restaurant experiences..."

Alana Harmony F.

"They have the BEST fried chicken I've ever ate. The "beer" is awesome as well. Everything comes in BIG portions so most meals you can..."

Allison Monger

"Nice spot ❤️ Great food and drinks can't wait to go back..."

Shanta Jones

Wayward Smokehouse

Free off-street parking

"James was very nice & his colleague was awesome. I thought they were brothers! Wings were fried a little too hard, street corn was delicious...."

Nette Nette Nette

"The Wayward Bar in Baltimore, Maryland is the perfect spot to grab a drink and enjoy the ambiance. I was particularly impressed with the bartender,..."

Dynamic Avocado

"I ordered takeout and it was amazing. This location doesn't have ribs, so I ordered pork belly, pulled chicken, fries, and gouda mac. The mac n..."

Shaneisha McMillan

"Wayward kitchen and bar is a staple of Baltimore, a staple of society. They have chilled booze and dank BBQ. Great place to come before/during/after..."

Tom Blumberg

"Went to Wayward for flip night for the first time and the drinks and the service were amazing! Look out for bartender Jasmine-she was so sweet and..."

Laura Mainzinger

"Great spot to visit for games during the day, or a casual lunch. Where this place really shines is the night life! The menu got recently updated, now..."

Kollin Mansinne

"Such a fun bar! Good vibes and great prices! They have a fun game that if you guess heads or tails correctly when the bartender flips a coin…your..."

Norman M

"I moved to Baltimore in the fall and while trying to familiarize myself with the local bar scene I decided to check out Wayward. SOOOO happy that I..."

Denise Pitts

"New comer to the area and I am happy I went here. The vibe, the staff, the drinks, the FOOD !! Great bar for millennials and college students. We..."

Arielle H

"I ordered the brisket mac and cheese and it was phenomenal! My bf ordered the alabama and my mom ordered the burrito. Im giving it 4 stars because..."

Charlene Constantino

"Wonderful bar/restaurant combo. After moving into the area I was immediately looking for my “go-to” spot in town for food and drinks. My..."

Matthew Warner

"I recently had to pleasure of dining at Wayward. I had various barbecue dishes, pulled pork etc. served with mac and cheese. The food was good. ..."

Verne Lawrence

"The music was great, the dj killed it! Good drinks and jazz is a great bartender! We definitely coming back. Thursday flip nights are the..."

Marcus Dukes

"Awesome awesome awesome place. Outstanding service and delicious food. Music playing at a reasonable level where you can hear the excellent bartender..."

Michael Price

"We had the Pit Beef and it was extremely delicious, it was moist and full of flavor. The drinks were also superb and had the right combination of..."

Jayk G

"Stopped by here on a recent trip to Baltimore with some coworkers. Place was packed with lively people and the staff was popping out drinks with..."

Danny Daratany

"Wayward is the place to be any day of the week!! Super fun music and dancing all weekend long, great drink deals and amazing food. The staff has..."

Felicia Budny

"Took a chance on this place… Loved the atmosphere, food was top notch, drinks were awesome, really a great relaxing night out with friends. The..."

Tiffany Pedersen

Blue Pit Bbq & Whiskey Bar

81/100 (2446 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Drove all the way from DC God damn best barbecue in town I got to say all their barbecue sauce are on point mac and cheese to die for and their..."

Jesse Ortiz

"I couldn't say enough about Blue Pit! We worked with Cara to set up our rehearsal dinner, and it was the perfect place for anywhere in Baltimore. The..."

Rebecca Moses

"Phenomenal! I threw my husbands surprise 30th birthday party here in early December, about 30 people. From the food to staff the party went..."

Alex Tracy

"This place is the real deal. Brilliant bbq, great drink, reasonable prices, and outstanding, friendly and professional service. We had brisket,..."

Jeffrey Lemkin

"Swell meat and sides, even sweller people, tops on the beer and whiskey, as well as the outdoor seating. The finest pig and whiskey bar to ever grace..."

Timmy Reed

"Always delicious with great cocktails and an amazing selection of whiskeys. The dog-friendly patio is a terrific place to hang with..."

Bob Little

"My wife threw a surprise birthday party for me. It was lit! They have a great selection of whiskey and bourbon. The barbecue was off the hook!!! They..."

Dante Creighton

"Taste for BBQ!!!!! The BBQ here had no need for sauce. Tender, well seasoned, and hearty. However, the sauces were tasty: Mustard Sauce, Hot &..."

B Wesley

"I visited the outside patio with my dog and the team was super friendly and welcoming. He got lots of treats and fresh water. I had the Zekes Coffee..."

Keisha Campbell

"My husband and I hosted our wedding here and I have received nothing but compliments from our guests about how our wedding was the most fun wedding..."

Taylor Leavens

"Love the brisket here. The people are great and so are the vibes. The vinegar coleslaw and macaroni are so good. I Just wish they'd add one more..."

Smarty

"The whiskey bar is where it's at here! Food falls flat, not great. Stick to drinks. Christine the bartender is theeeeee best! Super knowledgeable..."

Chef Chrissy

"This is a nice hidden gem. I went on a Wednesday evening around 6:30 p.m. The BBQ was very good. The drinks were good as well... Nice atmosphere;..."

Octavia Short

"We were introduced to this bar by a friend who used to leave in the neighborhood but moved out of the city and is currently our neighbor. She said..."

Trevor Swart

"Food comes out very quickly. Seasoned pretty well. Wait staff very friendly--greeted every single customer from varying walks of life with a warm..."

Teaching Realtor

"My husband and I had our small reception upstairs and everything was fantastic! Cara and her team were welcoming and nice and willing to help with..."

Katie Jarvis

"Just outside of Baltimore place has an amazing selection of whiskey including some very hard to find allocated ones. BBQ is top notch with incredible..."

Candy

"This place was GREAT! The food was amazing, the drinks were amazing, the bartender/hostess Christine was amazing. Just an overall amazing experience..."

Antonio Simmons

"Cool vibe a little pricey for drinks but worth the visit for sure! Get some BBQ and a cocktail. Covid update. They take cleaning and social distance..."

Nic I

"The food was pretty good. The collard greens was surprisingly flavorful and juicy. The coffee dry rub on the ribs was a nice touch and paired well..."

David Hendricks (GingerBreadMan)

"The guy next to me said they have the best brisket. The bartender said it was the best brisket. My buddy with me agreed. I can only assume they’ve..."

Robert Taylor

Chicken & Ribs

The Pig & Rooster Smokehouse

"This is a young atmosphere but this bar is very special and very cool. It has lots of old arcade games in the back that are free by the way wonderful..."

Nicholas Murray

"You’ll definitely want to try the Detroit-style pizza while you are here. We ordered the pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. The pizza was..."

Joe Bullen

"Came here for Underground Pizza and left quite satisfied. Started off with the mozzarella sticks (A+) and shared a few of the Underground Detroit..."

Robert Hanlon

"Food was good, but if you are looking for a basic burger, do not come here. We had the beef melt, controversy pizza (which was really good), and the..."

Elliot Glotfelty

"They have free arcade games...Street Fighter, a hunting game, Paxman and Golden Tee. Great atmosphere, patrons and..."

Stephanie Brown

"Everything was delicious!! Emily, Dave and the owner?($10 tie guy) are super cool!! Highly recommend the pepperoni pizza..."

Ketia Perkins formally Davis

"Best pizza I've had so far in Baltimore. Great service and great dive..."

Travis m

"I went here for the first time last night and it was great! Everyone in my party really enjoyed their food. I got the chicken tenders, and each..."

Rebecca

"Great Detroit-style pizza, fun music bingo, and throw back cabinet..."

Melinda G Torres

"Best place for ribs, literally falls off the bone (family recipe- shout out to Mr. Gene) Mac n cheese is definitely shareable! Will be..."

Sarah Wong

"Awesome place for a bite to eat and a beer! Stumbled upon music bingo on a Thursday which was a lot of..."

Mackenzie Bedwell

"Always a fun time! I enjoy playing all the games they have and eating that pizza. It’s so amazing! The best part is the big smile and warm welcome..."

Terri Renae

"The food and service was okay. Guys were a little..."

Lakeia Madison-Newkirk

"Perfect place to watch football with friends, amazing pizza, and the largest cheese sticks ever! Staff are some of the best people you'll meet. P.S...."

R. L.H.

"Great selection of beer. Make sure to check their Facebook/website for their most up-to-date menu as it changes a lot depending on the chef. If you..."

Martin Calabrese

"I did not expect to have some of the best pizza of my life at this place. This is such a great bar, I highly..."

Tanner

"Place was clean. I had the Brisket. It was perfectly cooked. Nice and moust and tender. I also had the garden salad with what I think was blue cheese..."

Robert Duvall

The Water Street Tavern & Key West Patio Bar

"We thoroughly enjoyed our date night here. · The atmosphere was lively and fun—but we could still hold a conversation. · The exposed ceiling and..."

Brian Meagher

"This is such a great little spot just off the beaten path. Candice was such a welcoming and attentive server which made the experience here all the..."

Dave Fleming

"On 10/27/23 at around 9PM after working late out of my Baltimore Law Office I decided to stop in randomly for dinner and a drink.. I am absolutely..."

Steven Ponton

"Cute place with that “old bar” feeling. We ordered an old fashioned and a moscow mule and were both tasty and strong just like I like. We both..."

melissa Alberstadt

"We ordered the crab dip and the bbq brisket sandwich. The crab dip was some of the best dip I’ve ever had. Creamy and delicious!! The fries were..."

Christine Wei

"This place was fun. Ate outside with a large group because we had the dog. Staff was excellent. Food was fantastic. The crab cake was mostly crab,..."

John Budish

"Very friendly service and a beachy vibe. We were disturbed by the incorrect city mileage mural on the wall. Natty Boh..."

Nathan Chandler

"I give the place 4 stars for atmosphere, service, prices, but my sandwich was a 3 at best. I will take the hit in that I did not pay close enough..."

JB Davis

"Water Street Tavern has indoor dining and follows the health protocols scrupulously. And it is a family business run with passion and a love for..."

William Stokes

"They were understaffed and the indoor dining was closed, but those are the times. We ate outside in the summer heat but there was a good breeze. The..."

David Perry

"Stopped here twice while visiting Baltimore and would definitely go again. Staff was exceptional, friendly, and absolutely were the high point. Both..."

Brian McSkimming

Crazy Down Home Cooking

"First time here. I was nervous because some places fry chicken and fish in the same oil. But the food was fresh not loaded with grease and the..."

Mahogony Patterson

"Good fresh food. Tastes like home cooking. Great variety. Baked turkey wings, gravy &rice, greens. Friendly employees and..."

MARION GRANT

"Very Good & tasty, but too much salt too much sugar.I could eat it every day with a little less salt and a little less sugar.for health reasons only..."

Jason Laws

"Best soul food eatery that I have found so far. Delicious food at an affordable price. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Limited off street..."

Sally S Cherry, MLS-ASCP

"The service was great the food was even better !!! Ppl if you're looking for some good food stop here Oh yeah the price of the food wasn't bad at all..."

Sherricka Sunshine Scales

"They have some delicious food. I love the baked salmon and the baked chicken. The staff is friendly, courteous and..."

Anita Crockett

"Food,service,great, parking not good at all needs more than one way in and out, needs to encourage phone in order, drive thru...just..."

David Lee

"Ordered the fried catfish with greens and candy yams, so hit the spot. Asian owned wasnt sure at first, had to be some soul in the kitchen...will be..."

Amleset Neguse

"Wonderful food,Great caring fun service🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗Im telling you that anyone would love this..."

Randolph Osborne

"The food is great but they don't serve baked..."

Carman Montague

"Great fish, chicken isn't Lexington market competition, but the fish sure beats it..."

Kitz Katz

"The place is always clean ... Great staff very polite .all the food is great love the chicken wings..."

MITCH THE TRUTH WILLIAMS

"Very friendly customer service, food was great. I'll definitely come..."

Lamarr Norris

"The food is good. I would recommend this..."

Kraig Williams

Boog's Barbeque

Wheelchair Accessible

"Who knew Baltimore MD had good BBQ!?!? Great little outdoor pit at Camden Yards! If you are lucky, you will also get to meet Boog! Nice guy and a..."

Mconnelly

"So-so. BBQ was average at best alittle dry, Boog outside was very cordial signing autographs taking pictures, From out of town so had to try..."

Greg

"Airlines. Boog may not own the Barbecue Company but I know he cooks up Barbecue for a fact. He was out here in New Mexico for a Barbecue Cookoff and..."

John

"Boogs BBQ. The best thing about going to Camden Yard, cuz the Os always..."

Slick

" Even though this is ballpark food, these places are serving something a little different than your standard chicken tenders or hot dogs. With these..."

CharmCityCouple

"Moist flavorful meat. As ballpark food goes, a cut above. Be prepared though. Sandwich alone is..."

Renee von Behren

"If the meat was warmed it would get 5 stars....taste great..."

Anthony Martinez

"I spectated all 3 Baltimore Grand Prix events. I hope the race comes back. It was the best thing to happen in Baltimore for a long..."

Ryan Lokey

"Had three complimentary sandwiches that came with the tickets. The sandwiches were simple Turkey, beef or pork, but the meat was moist and delicious...."

Eric Krause

"Got the brisket sandwhich and it was very..."

Charlene Constantino

"The first day was delayed for a long time but then thongs moved on quickly. It was awesome the hear the motors in the city ricochet of the buildings...."

Neil

"My pork barbeque was fantastic would recommend if your really hungry.worth the money...."

HELEN` JOLLEY

"Great ballpark food. When I visit the Orioles always get a boog's..."

Aaron Geerlings

"It was good but the Orioles lost 12-2 to the Chicago White..."

Shelton Adams

"Only wish the sauce selection was more than just..."

Howard Fair

"Met the man! Reasonable ballpark prices, good food and the sandwich was..."

Madaca 99

Big Bubba's Barbeque

72/100 (2257 ratings)

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Barbecue

"With everywhere having a wait, we got on the waitlist. Was told it would be a 45 minute wait. About 10 minutes later we had a table. The host was..."

Matthew

"Great food, ambience, location, and service! Our server Mercedes was the nicest, most helpful ever. She patiently walked us through the entire menu..."

G Aquino

"Visited this place while staying in the inner harbor for my birthday. The staff was super friendly. There was not a wait to be seated. The meals were..."

Ashlyn Mitchell

"If you don't get the Crab cakes you are missing out BIG TIME! omggg. So fresh and so good. We just got home from our weekend trip to Baltimore and I..."

Christina L

"Food was ok, service was good. If you like seafood there is a good selection. Fun atmosphere and lots of cool stuff from the movie. Staff was very..."

James C

"First time in this restaurant, and I absolutely loved it! Such friendly staff and the food was incredible! My s/o and I got fish and chips (which was..."

Spooks

"It took them a long time to come give water and take our order, and the person that came wasn't our server. They were all very nice but seemingly low..."

Janna Ellis (Weyrcat)

"Nice atmosphere, food was pretty good. Would like more of a selection, buy don't let that stop you from visiting. Drinks are..."

Quinton Jordan

"The food was delicious, but my scampi was a little over-cooked and my sister's fries came out cold. The service was great, though, and the waiter..."

Jeff Miller

"The food here is very good!! This was my first time being here and our waiter was so nice and funny. The atmosphere here is just so fun and..."

Samantha Heffner

"It's reservations only. Because of staffing issues its not able to operate as efficiently as possible. But overall service is good and the food was..."

Zebulum Harris

"It was my first time there and I ordered the Maker's Mark Bourbon grilled salmon, spinach and rice. The spinach was amazing, the salmon cooked to..."

Nee

"We ordered fish and chips. This is the first time I went there as we visited science museum. The food is fresh and tasty. The decoration looks great..."

Patricia Thai

"My daughter wanted to celebrate her 16th birthday here. Reluctant to make reservations based on mixed reviews on Google, Yelp, and Open Table, our..."

Melisa B.

"Very fun restaurant in a great location in the Inner Harbour. Service was quick and friendly. The food was good, but nothing to rave about. Still a..."

Michal Brichacek

"I went here with my significant other, my best friend and her son. We were told they had a 25-30 minute wait, we were okay with that since we were in..."

ErinTheCritic

Urban Bar-b-que

70/100 (2014 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Eating their food is a mind blowing experience because fast food barbecue never tastes like quality smokehouse food. Yet theirs does. Good ribs,..."

Mike Gallo

"Another delicious meal from Urban . I had the brisket tacos and greens..."

Bob Hill

"My dad took my sister and I to Urban Bar-B-Que, and I'm telling you the beef brisket melts in your mouth along with the variety of sauces, now I've..."

Auntie Lil'bits Brown

"Tried this today for the first time. Great sauces, great fries. Pulled pork was cooked perfectly with a good portion size. It wasn't dried out or..."

Mike Hawkins

"Beef brisket was tender but a little fatty, french fries were fresh cut fries. Sauces were good and yeah they have PEPSI products. But for a good..."

Lisa Touray

"Happy with the meal and they let us just sit and visit with each other. Didn't rush us out. I'll go back soon. Two..."

Janie Nugent

"Tried it for the first time last night. Tuesday is 1/2 price rib night! The ribs were delicious and their collard greens are the bomb!!! Fresh cut..."

Christine Miegel Harcourt

"Love the French fries and root beer . They look like this location in cationsville has some sauces didn’t try before very..."

Nickay Daniel-Perry

"Food was good. Service was quick. Nice enough for me. Reasonably..."

Chris Bennett

"Loved the meats and sauces. The chicken was tender and..."

Jennifer Michalak

"I would recommend this restaurant location as a really good barbecue joint. I came by this restaurant location as a result of a recommendation of my..."

A.A. McDaniel Hamilton

"Pros Great smoky flavour.two options of chicken (white and dark)with slight spicy kick to it.brisket has great flavour but not dry.half price pork..."

yakoob yakoob

"Stopped in, just a few minutes off 95. Great ribs, delicious chicken. Cooked nicely with great flavor. The mac and cheese was stellar and even the..."

Ray Forte

"Good food, sauces, and environment. I ordered a 2 meat platter, Turkey and brisket. Turkey was moist with great smoked flavor. Brisket was tough,..."

Nosferatu Dracula

"Awesome food(except the corn muffin) and staff is A+.. will definitely be..."

Monique Rich

"This was my first time here and the food was very good! I picked up a large order of 11 pulled pork sandwiches and two quarts of sides, everything..."

John Gallier

"I got the brisket and it was very good. Very meaty and not fatty at all. The roll was a potato roll and it was soft and fresh. You can dine in very..."

Ingrid Hakala

"I love this place but for a couple of things. Sometimes it seems like the meat is burnt, last time ,my ribs were so dry and tough. This time I just..."

Randi Tillman

"Finally got the chance to check this place out and was well worth it. Everything was awesome. Had the pulled pork and the beef brisket. But the..."

Ayana Aquila

"I never eat left over fries from meals but these fried were GREAT!!. Warmed them up 2x the next day and they didn't get all hard or taste like left..."

Ewanda Brooks

Urban Bar-b-que

70/100 (1024 ratings)

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"Great service from at the counter from a very pleasant young man, college football on on all screens, beer/cider, lots of parking. I haven’t been..."

Valentina Cole

"Food was great, they were out of brisket when I got there. They definitely know what they are doing in the kitchen; chicken was juicy and had a..."

Derek Truong

"It is a good option if you are traveling on the road and do not know what to eat, they have a variety of dishes for all tastes and with very good..."

Liz Enriquez

"Great smoky spice bark on the meats. All the meats were juicy and flavorful. I was surprised how authentic the food was being a pit master, I was..."

Brian Jordan

"I absolutely love. Bbq, so I ordered the "3 meat platter, with(2 sides&bread) burned end beans, macaroni and cheese, and cornbread. Icy cold sweet..."

June MotherWolff

"I found this place on a spur of the moment with a friend. I was catching a flight out of BWI and thought it would be a great spot for BBQ. I..."

Jeremy Zella

"Ordered Red BBQ Wings (bone in), Boneless Old Bay Wings, Fries and Mac N Cheese. Had a sample of each sauce (BBQ, Yellow, Red, Atomic & Dragon). I..."

Tahani M

"Had the brisket tacos with urban topped and an amazing bowl of..."

William N

"BBQ is excellent and the staff is super friendly. I keep going back when I can. Pulled pork, brisket and ribs were on point. Sides as well. ..."

William Cater

"Ate here multiple times. Food always tastes amazing. I haven’t tried everything on the menu yet but feel like you can’t go wrong with..."

Bryan Perez

"I felt like a beef sandwich and fries. I enjoyed my meal. I know they have been at that location a while. But there was only one person before and..."

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