I used to be a competitive BBQ cook. I can still make my smokers sing. As a result I tend to be harsh when evaluating retail BBQ joints. I've eaten at this Black Hog location (and their ones in downtown Frederick and Urbana) many times. All produce reasonable 'que - not award winning, but consistent and decent quality. Today's choice was a brisket sandwich. The meat was nicely cooked, and the bark looked nice, but it was underseasoned. As a result, it had no punch on the first bite or any that followed. I generally don't like to put sauce on brisket. The bark and the meat should speak for themselves, but in this case, I decided to try the three sauces that came with it: vinegar (Really? For brisket?), a sweet Memphis style, and a thicker Kansas City style. The latter two were too sweet for brisket, and the former was, well, an abomination. IMHO. The sandwich came with one side. I got potato salad, which also needed some pickle pieces, onions, paprika, cayenne - anything that added punch. Not the worst I've had in town, but not the best. (Yeah, yeah, I know it's subjective, but I'll stack my potato salad against anyone's. My Aunt Helen taught me well). Oh, I'll be back, don't you worry. Black Hog serves a consistent, decent product that is the best available in Frederick It's just not close to what I can eat from any of the countless hole-in-the-wall joints pretty much anywhere in Texas. But it's a much shorter drive... read more

Really delicious BBQ in Frederick MD! We sat at the (small) bar and the 2 bartenders were awesome, super friendly, and attentive. For a small restaurant they had a full bar with a decent bourbon and whiskey selection. Their menu is flexible, allowing options for various combos - so you can try whatever you want. I ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of burnt ends. Burnt ends are my favorite and I was SLIGHTLY disappointed because they weren't "crispy" like I like, but the flavor was great. The price was in line with other BBQ joints, so no surprises there. We'll definitely be back. read more

Great food. Friendly waitress. Super clean and wide open floor plan . ...

Service: Very friendly and attentive. I always enjoy being called sweetie or honey. Burnt ends are the best! This time around I tried the triple meat mofo sandwich and it was excellent! The pit ham really surprised me how good it was. Nice amount of fries that are crispy and perfectly salted. My friend loved the dry ribs, "the meat just fell off the bone". My buddy enjoyed the mustard wings and I took home buffalo wings for the wife which she enjoyed. She did think the drums were a tad dry, but that could have been because they had to be reheated after a 1.5hr car ride. I wish they had more dessert offerings and had a spicy and/or more smoky BBQ sauce. It's always a chill vibe and a great spot after paintballing. read more

Food was delicious and the brisket was cooked great. The sweet potato side was very good! The Mac and cheese and corn bread could use a little more love. But great BBQ! The service was great! The ambiance was very chill not much going on. Would come back again for BBQ if in the area! read more

Black Hog BBQ - The DMV sandwich with sweet potato - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Excellent barbecue last night at Black Hog BBQ. Amazing ribs, tender brisket and pulled pork. Their homemade sauces are perfect. read more

Black Hog BBQ - Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sides - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Once I entered the establishment I was seated. The server came asked our drink order and made some recommendations of what to eat from the menu "Texas Brisket" yum for sure and the "wet ribs" yum. My thoughts are stop in and try the food for yourself. read more

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This place has the best dry rubbed ribs I've ever had. The wife who is watching her carbs always gets some pit meat. The sides are always good. The place is fast casual and you can usually get in and out fairly quickly. read more

I usually really enjoy Black Hog but this order was a miss. The brisket is nothing but fat and they gave my husband pulled pork instead of the chopped pork. I know some people enjoy really fatty meat but I don't. The Arkansas burnt ends, collards, and sweet potatoes are good, though. read more

Black Hog BBQ - Beef brisket and Arkansas burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Purchased a brisket sandwich and was told a side came with my sandwich. When I checked out the receipt listed French fries at &1.25 so they were not included The brisket was extremely tough and the fries were overcooked I guess the most shocking thing was the price $20.53 an exorbitant price for a subpar sandwich. Would recommend if you want poor food at a very high price read more

I forever love Black Hog! I will always refer people to here when they want bbq. Ironically I thought I was ordering a pulled pork bbq sandwich but I ordered a pulled pork platter and was still pleased! The pulled pork is juicy abs flavorful, the mac and cheese is nice and creamy and the potato salad is my favorite! The potato salad is perfectly seasoned, has eggs in it and it's just so amazing! Tip: Get all 3 sauces and mix them together...amazing flavor bomb! read more

Black Hog BBQ - Pulled pork platter, potato salad, Mac and cheese and baked beans!! - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Service was a bit on the slower side and I could've used a water refill but I have to say that the food was next level. The burnt ends brisket which I believe is called the Arkansas brisket and the sides were very good. The ambiance was consistent with other BBQ locations, pretty laid back with the common utensils and presentation. The service could be an issue but they were pretty busy so given the savory servings I think this location deserves 5 stars. read more

Black Hog BBQ - Two meat platter - Arkansas Brisket & Smoked Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

this is a great place to get barbecue. The food is always hot. At least when you get it. I would not recommend taking the fries home. They never taste good reheated. I love the pull pork. Services is always very good and they move very quickly. There's indoor and outdoor seating in this place is always pretty clean. read more

I had high expectations when I came here for lunch the other day. My experience at the Middletown location about a month ago was excellent. However, my experience at this location left me wanting. Staff and service were quite nice. The outdoor seating area was fantastic--especially in the beautiful Autumn weather. We were welcomed warmly and our sever was extremely nice and attentive. But the food just didn't measure up. The bbq was lukewarm/cold and dry when it arrived. The fries were lukewarm and soggy. I considered sending everything back, but the issues were so pervasive, I decided to chalk this up to an off day and to give it another go sometime in the future. read more

This was our first dining experience post-COVID. The outside seating is first come, first serve. It was mid-afternoon, so the wait wasn't too long, maybe 15 minutes or so. The table and chairs were sanitized before we were sat. Due to COVID, no draft beers are being offered, bottle beers only. The server did let us know in advance that meat prices have increased and we would see an additional charge on our bill. No real complaints about the food, it was just mediocre. The platter portion sizes were very small and I wasn't blown away with either the pork or brisket. Both were slightly dry and lacked the 'smoke' flavor of BBQ. Don't forget to try the sauces. The mustard was my favorite of the three. read more

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Super mediocre bbq. I had the brisket, chicken, Cole slaw, and Mac and cheese. It was not dry but had no seasoning. The bbq sauce wasn't great either. If you're from down south you're not going to be too impressed. If you are on a bland diet you will love it here. read more

Went in last night, Friday, and was disturbed by staff behavior. Witnessed a male server and the female bartender having words. My family and I couldn't hear what the bartender said but we definitely heard the attitude from the male. We also watched as the bartender try to compose herself and apologize to us when I made eye contact with her. He was rude and it made us very uncomfortable. Upon coming to yelp today I see a previous comment about him. Maybe management needs to do something? read more

Been coming here for years and man what a shit show. Only thing keeping my friends and I coming is Kim. Only time I feel like I am welcomed, not rushed or have to hear about personal drama. The one older lady seems like she's lost most of the time. New guy with ponytail I'm not sure what's going on but he seems arrogant and spends his time at the host stand. I never like making reviews but it needed to be said. Been coming for years and it's not getting better. Other than a few upgrades to the restaurant itself and fixing the staff issues I love coming to this location! read more

was pleasantly surprised by the food here. I came with my man looking to get some stir fry from Wok In Wok Out, but it was closed on a Sunday early evening. Black Hog is right next door. It is a fairly large restaurant on a corner of this shopping/dining area. It was a decent evening weather wise, and we wanted to wait for an outdoor table. The staff tried to accommodate us, but even after paying the check, people just weren't leaving. So after a ten minute wait, we chose to get a table indoors. They are a full table service restaurant, which sets them apart from Mission BBQ ( which I really like). There is also a bar. They do have their own sauces on the table to sample like the Mission does. Our waiter was very sweet,and accommodating. And he made sure to check in on us after we had gotten our meals. My grilled (1/2 of a) chicken had a yummy dry rub and was very juicy. The greens and cornbread were pretty good. My man ordered a burger, which was on the smallish side. Liked a whopper Jr size. He said it tasted really good, but it didn't fill him up, even with the cole slaw. We aren't big fries people, so we rely on the proteins to be filling. He wound up eating some of my chicken and agreed it was tasty. We do wish to return to try pulled pork or maybe some ribs next time. read more

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My go to meal to get from here is the Luke's Burger with the Texas Brisket on top as the additional meat selection with a side of fries. Alls good and always delicious each time I've had it. I have dined in on one occasion and the food was ready fast and the server was very courteous and explained anything we had as far as questions. It's pretty nice layout and they have a bar if you are into alcoholic beverages. read more

Came here with my husband, cousin, sister, and brother. We shared two family trays. It was a lot of food. We had brisket, sausage, ribs, Mac n cheese, beans, potato salad and cornbread. Great staff, nice space, and not bad for a chain. Is it good Southern BBQ? Well, it definitely has potential. The sweet tea and sweet and tangy BBQ sauce was my favorite. read more

LOVED it. I remember my first time going to the Black Hog BBQ on Market Street. This location is relatively new, and it's bright and spacious and CLEAN. Our table was spotless. For a BBQ spot, you expect a little mess but these folks were working hard to clean floors, tables, and chairs between uses. The menu is pretty simple, but that works for me. Less options to choose from means less time spent analyzing my options. I chose the 1/2 chicken with coleslaw. I opted to add on the fries. The portion sizes are huge so definitely come hungry. We left with a doggy bag for later. Our waitress was very attentive and never let my sweet tea get low... Ha. Great customer service and quality here. One thing to note. Their times have changed. They are open 11AM - 9PM daily. Enjoy! read more

Black Hog BBQ - a platter of food - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Always delish and love the wings , best in town in my opinion , great margaritas too at wormans mill location for sure! Brisket is to die for! read more

Very easy to call in and take out! Ordered the brisket beef sandwich with a side of Cole slaw and a pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. Great portion sizes and the meat was cooked very well. We didn't dive into the BBQ sauces too much, but their Kansas City sauce was very good. read more

Black Hog BBQ - Beef Brisket Sandwich with side of Cole Slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Im totally hooked. My son is stationed in Frederick, and last time we were here, we visited their location in "downtown". I posted a review on that location also. My mother was getting her hair done across the street from this location, so I went in and placed my order since it was more convenient. In my three day visit, I visited the restaurant twice and ordered enough food to take back to the house with me each time. The pulled pork, brisket, ribs and dry rub wings were our menu items of choice this visit and we were not disappointed. I am still a cheerleader for the bbq vinaigrette dressing you can request with the side salad. And once I added the pull pork to the salad, I was just wishing that my son's time living in the area wasn't coming to an end. I will miss you Black Hog. It was a wonderful experience. Well other than a kids grilled cheese costing $6. That's way to much for what we go. Thank you read more

Black Hog BBQ - Garden salad with bbq vingerette dressing - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Third time here and everything was fantastic! I had a Arizona barbecue sandwich and fries. The waiters were attentive 100%. read more

Black Hog BBQ - Clean and spacious - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Was recommended this place and very disappointed. The food quality is just disgusting. The food was very bland and I don't like how it's served. If I would of known they served it the way they did I would just go to mission bbq at less they have better BBQ sauces there. They didn't even give me a bun for my pulled pork just meat in a cardboard thing. The cole slaw was very bland. Also the drinks were very horrible and taste like water. Also my spouse got banana pudding and it was serviced in a too go container like something u get in a hospital cafeteria and it didn't have any flavor to it. The service was great. Really the only thing that was good there. The ambiance was ok but u would expect better and higher quality of food and drinks. It literally taste like something u get in a soup kitchen not something u spend close to 80 bucks on. Highly wouldn't recommend. read more

I love the three-meat sandwich, i believe it call Mofo, also they have a good deal on Tuesdays for ribs.

Unfortunately, these were some or the worst wings I've ever had. There was barely any meat on the full rack I ordered. The two stars is (versus 1) was because their sandwich was half decent, and their cashier was friendly. Not sure why they call their sandwich "they don't have the meat', we do". Probably would have tasted better if their rack was done better. read more

Good food! My wife and I ordered takeout from here and the food was overall very good. The mac and cheese was not good, but the brisket, ham, chicken and the collard greens were very good. I was also pleasantly surprised with the potato salad and that is one thing that is hard to find good at restaurants. Also, the gumbo, while different to me considering I grew up in a family from Louisiana, was actually good. The used the smoked meats in it which gives it a bit of a smokey flavor to it, but I enjoyed it. read more

I was in the mood for some sort of bbq style food and my sister suggested Black Hog. Upon arriving, we were seated VERY close to the table behind us who had just sat down. So much so, that the other table asked to be reseated (don't blame them, we probably would have asked too if they hadn't). Everything on the menu is sold a la carte. I paid over $10 for one sandwich and added a side of Mac and cheese for $2.50. If you want fries, it's $3.50. Good thing I didn't want anything to drink except water. The pulled pork sandwich I got did have a decent amount of meat. Could have used more slaw for it though. Lunch for just my sister and I was almost $40 including tip. The server was really nice and attentive, but I don't think I'll be returning. Mission BBQ is a much better value with equally, if not better food. read more

I've lived next to this spot for 2 years and never once smelled the smell of meats actively being smoked. I'll let you judge from there...

The brisket, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, greens, and cornbread were great. I messed up when ordering the Luke's Burger with Brisket. The server asked if I wanted everything on it which included mustard, mayo, ketchup, LTO, and I said yes. Unfortunately, those items overpowered the burger. Next time I'll stick with the burger, brisket, cheese, and bbq sauce. I'm right outside of DC so I won't be taking that trip again soon but if you're out that way, definitely check this spot out. read more

Consistent quality delivered in a casual setting. This place delivers, even the sides are above average. Much better than the local chain that over promises and under-delivers. read more

If you are around the area looking for something to eat, look no further and go to Black Hog. Their sandwiches and sides are good portion size and delicious! I had a pulled pork sandwich with fries. I can't wait to try their brisket next time. Their service is also superb. Our server Lisa made sure our cups were filled and always asked if we needed anything. Definitely wished I had more room for dessert. read more

Black Hog BBQ - Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I was very impressed with the food here. I had the ribs and tasted a friends "Arkansas" brisket and I can honestly say this was the best bbq I've had in a restaurant in quite some time. My sides were the greens which had a lot of "soul".... also very impressed by. The mac and cheese was also damn good and the sweet tea was awesome. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone in the Frederick, MD area. read more

The atmosphere is nice & simple. The Texas beef brisket was one of the worst meats with heavy fat. The sides were kind of old. I don't recommend this place to enjoy BBQ beef. The service is good. read more

For a chain bbq place, it was pretty good. Usually I'm not very impressed by other chain type bbq places I've tried and this one was a step up. I had the carolina pork sandwich - my usual bbq go to item - and it was great. The fries were just ok, as were the sauces they have. (The mustard sauce and original bbq sauce were a little on the watery/liquidy side for me). Still I thought the food overall was good and they have a nice outdoor section too. I'd go back and try other things on their menu read more

The new location is nice, bigger. The bbq is still good, as before. This time I somehow like the brisket although the dry rub ribs are still my favorite. read more

We were in town and finally got a chance to stop over at this place we've seen many times before. Our waiter Cosimo was very knowledgable and helped out a lot. He made sure to mention the southern greens which were better than accepted (spicy and not overly cooked). The pork shoulder and brisket were spot on. The sweet potato side (not on the menu) was good and my mother-in-law was happy that it wasn't overloaded with nutmeg. The burgers everyone had were fantastic and the kids loved their grilled cheese as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Black Hog BBQ - Kids grilled cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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