My wife and I had tried several highly recommended BBQ caterer/restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area for our wedding caterer. On two separate occasions, we took our best man and maid of honor to their restaurant to sample food as a potential wedding caterer. They both enjoyed the unofficial "tasting" of pulled pork, pit ham, pit beef, brisket, and the many sides. They both agreed that Carterque was a great selection for the wedding. On the actual day of the wedding in October 2021, Carterque's staff was lead by Colleen and arrived on time for setup. We ordered BBQ Chicken, Pit Smoked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Red Potato Salad, and Garden Salad. Carterque was able to accommodate the need for several children's menus and even provided vegetarian options for our vegetarian guests. (The luckiest wedding guest may have been the vegetarian who got to take home most of the vegetarian sausage leftovers.) They decorated the tables nicely and worked well with our volunteers to complete the hall decoration. The food was enjoyed by everyone and my wife and I have been back subsequently for other meals (which involved driving 45 minutes from our home). Carterque even set up a smores station for our guests, which they had not done prior to our event and manned the firepit. Colleen not only directed the staff, but also served as our bartender. We were only able to provide her with one written recipe for our two signature cocktails, as one was an old favorite from graduate school late nights. I relayed the basic recipe on the fly and the Godiva hot chocolate was a big hit. We highly recommend Carterque for any BBQ catering to any of our friends. Pro Tip: Contacting Colleen can be difficult, and we'd recommend calling earlier in the week as they're typically less busy. read more

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CarterQ always satifies the BBQ cravings. I'm so glad they brought back the Tater-Tots !!!! read more

I remember the very first time I came here, I was blown away by their burger. It has been a while but I just remember how amazing it tasted. I visited here again and unfortunately was not blown away again. However I'm still going to give 4 stars because of the memory of an amazing burger that I know they have! (It May have just been an off day) I loved their Cole slaw as well. Their fries are awesome and this cool crescent shape. The menu said additional .99 to substitute the chips for fries but they charged us both $2.99 so that kinda sucked but we didn't mention it anyways :/ Will visit again to try to get blown away from the burger like the first visit! read more

Carterque - This was the crab dip burger with a side of Cole slaw and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

The food is barely edible. Chicken tastes fake and plastic. I do not recommend wasting your time or money here

Service was fast, portions were right on and the food was good. I got the half rack and meat combo. It was plenty of food. The brisket was very good. Excellent flavor and moist. The ribs were dry. They were fall off the bone cooked through, with a good flavor, but dry. I'll go back to try some more items when I get the chance. I think the entree was $15, with an iced tea, tip and tax it was $24.50 which starts to seem a little steep. Probably par for waiter serviced meals, though. read more

Carterque - Half Rack / One meat combo (w/ dry rubbed ribs and Brisket) $15 - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

While the service was great, Our waitress was wonderful... there were no real issues at all. My fiancé felt a bit uncomfortable when we sat down. There was nothing I can elaborate on other than you will see when you walk in. Food was okay and I guess the ambiance is self acquired and we just had a drink and left with takeout. Though I do wish this restaurant the best! We'll more than likely order takeout until it booms a bit more. read more

Food and service is always excellent. The Black raspberry BBQ sauce is simply AMAZING!!

Best BBQ in Mount Airy! I especially love the pulled pork egg rolls!!! In fact, we have family members who request that we bring them with us when we visit. The beer selection is great, and the service is always spot on. read more

Good barbecue place in this small town, Mount Airy. We got there pretty close to their closing time, but we got seated promptly. We ordered appetizers and a few flights of beer right away. Our waitress, Heather was really helpful. The chicken wings tossed in their sauce was the highlight of the night since we kept dipping anything in it! As for main course, we ordered some spuds; two beef brisket and one explosion. They were delicious. Beer flights went really well with the food. Their barbecue sauce was to die for. You should buy a few bottles home. read more

Carterque - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

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Never had a bad meal here. I love this place .. other places need to take lessons on how this place is . Go there now

Have been here many times before. Tried again and what a disappointment. Got pulled chicken platter. Chicken was dry and awful. Hush puppies had no taste. All was cold. Daughter in law ordered smoked chicken. Dry and little flavor. Not anything like it used to be. Will NOT go back read more

I bought $40 worth of carry out and no utensils no napkins no common sense whatsoever.

They serve a good portion of bbq on the sandwiches, the sauces are different the spicy hot isn't hot I'd call it more medium. The Cole slaw is ok, the fries are nice and totally different cut. So let's talk about there cornbread.... it's not traditional. You can taste a nice sweetness to it, with yellow and white cornmeal, SERIOUSLY it taste like cornmeal Pound cake which I'd buy. It can go with good butter on it or buttercream frosting l! Service is good, and fast. Not that my opinion matters I wish the sauce was just a bit thicker. Other than that stop in! read more

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Excellent place to enjoy a well prepared meal. Friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend.

THE BLACK RASPBERRY SAUCE IS AMAZING! The best BBQ around in my opinion. Brisket is phenomenal and the sides are just as amazing. ASK FOR THE CRAB FRIES, the old ones. They aren't on the menu but they'll know what you mean. It's the best!! read more

Usually their pit meat is too dry and is too heavily spiced for us. People still like going to Carterque BBQ.

I live in Mount Airy and this is one of our Favorite places to Eat. Make sure to get their Award Winning Spicy Black Raspberry Barbecue Sauce. I get it on my sandwich or sub and some on the side to dip it in. Splendidly Superior! Yummy read more

Ordered takeout. Their website lists a 12$ takeout special that ends sooner than what the website lists. (You know, the place you would be looking if ordering takeout). Specifically asked if any of the sides had pork in them. Was told no. The baked beans and green beans clearly had pork. Pulled chicken was dry. Honestly the mac and cheese and corn bread were the only good things. Not worth trying again. read more

This place was really good! My fiancé, her sister, and I came for dinner and got crab soup, fried pickles, and a three-meat platter with beef brisket, pit turkey, and pulled pork. The meats were delicious, the sauces were amazing, and the soup was okay. We also really enjoyed the cornbread, fries, and mac-n-cheese. The service was pretty good except that it was really slow. Other than that, if we're ever in the area, we'll be sure to stop by again. FYI-Get the Signature BBQ sauce. You won't regret it! read more

Fabulous chicken tenders and fries and Mac and cheese. Ranch is amazing too. Get it every week

Yummy yummy yummy! The best bbq, Brisket, and ribs! There raspberry sauce is the best. Great service and takeout. read more

Never disappoints. They have a nice menu to pick from. Great food, great value, and great service! read more

They have great food and the service is awesome. We ordered our food to go and it was ready super fast! Highly recommend

Good food with great sauces. Stopped in with my family close to close and they sat us no problem and we never felt like a burden. Staff was friendly and even gave recommendations on local must haves to us. Outdoor seating is covered and comfortable at picnic tables. read more

The award winning bbq sauce is out of this world Great. Everything on the menu is awesome. But my favorite when I go there is the pulled pork with their award winning blackberry sauce on the side. Lottery and sports on the TVs make the atmosphere very fun. read more

Decent BBQ joint in the area. They have a TON of items on the menu, not just BBQ stuff, like burgers, salads, chicken dishes and crab cakes. You will definitely find something to order, but my theory that with such a vast and large menu, items can be hit or miss. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with slaw and fries. It was good, satisfied my cravings but definitely not the best I ever had. The fries were nothing special, kind of disappointing. My family members ordered the turkey dinner, the chicken chesapeake and a burger. Unfortunately, I didn't ask how everyones food was but everyone seemed satisfied but not in food comas or anything. I was surprised by Carterque's signature Back Raspberry BBQ sauce, it was rather delicious for sounding so different! And apparently my parents stop there regularly to purchase it in bottles to take home. Two thumbs up! The service was really great, and on a Saturday at 6pm, and being a party of 7, we were seated right away! Overall, I am not rushing to go back, but if/when I do I would stick to the BBQ dishes because it seems like that is where it is at. read more

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Great barbecue! Good sized portions for the price. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday, so be sure to check the hours. Always had good and prompt service when dining in or carry out. read more

My first time to both Mt. Airy and CarterQue's. I would drive back JUST for the food at this place. I had the chopped brisket (a very generous helping), mashed potatoes and coleslaw. The food was great and everyone who works there friendly and helpful. read more

Hadn't had barbecue in a while, so we decided to stop in on our way to Baltimore. My brother told me it was an awesome choice. We started out with Que Balls appetizer, delicious meatballs in CarterQue signature black raspberry BBQ sauce. So good! My fiance ordered the brisket sandwich with black raspberry sauce and potato salad side. My brother got the pulled pork sandwich with old red sauce, mac and cheese side. I opted to go another direction, chicken sandwich slathered with crab dip and cheddar cheese and side of kettle chips. The food was spectacular. My fiance and brother raved about the tender, delicious meat. My brother proclaimed it the best BBQ he's ever tasted! The chicken sandwich was bursting with tender chicken and oozing an incredibly tasty crab dip. The guys also received sweet, delicious cornbread. The establishment was clean, bright and pleasant decor. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. Our waiter was exemplary and very attentive. We had a wonderful experience and plan on returning soon! read more

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Went to CQ for lunch today with a friend. I ordered the "Queban" sandwich (CQ's take on the classic Cubano sandwich of roast pork, ham, pickles and cheese). I have had authentic Cubano sandwiches before and let me tell you, CQ's version is the best I've ever had. Piled high with roasted pork, smoked ham, and dill pickels, delicious! As good as the sandwich was, our waitress Ali was awesome: funny, helpful, personable. I'd give 6 stars if I could because she made a great meal something even better: a truly memorable experience! Thanks CQ and thanks Ali, I can't wait to visit again! read more

Today was my first visit and I'll definitely be back! The food was amazing and the service was great! Our server, Rob, was quick and attentive. Our family of three ordered the "feast" which has a little bit of everything (in my opinion) and supposed to feed 2-3 people. It was a lot of food! Highly recommend the ribs and the blackberry BBQ sauce. We left full and with leftovers. read more

Stopped in after seeing some positive reviews on yelp and noting its one of the only sit down establishments open around 3pm. They had a Mint Juleps on special for the upcoming Kentucky derby and they did not disappoint. Our server was very friendly, helpful, and just the right sort of attentive... I wish I remembered his name as he is worth positive recognition. I ordered the smoked turkey with a loaded baked potato, Caesar salad and two different bbq sauces. The black raspberry mixed with the hot and spicy bbq sauce was delicious! The sides were good, the turkey was above average quality although I do wish the portion of meat was larger. A definite positive experience, worth checking out. read more

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Food quality sucks. I ordered the redshed man beer that they have brewed for them. looked like someone threw up in my cup. Pulled pork sits in hot water so no flavor and very wet. read more

We don't eat here often, but when we do, we get the best BBQ in Mount Wiry. Then have some really outstanding flavored sauces. Try them all. We would highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

We used their catering for a wedding I was in this weekend. First of all there were so many compliments and the food quality was exceptional. I was expecting this because I had been to the restaurant and loved it. What I did not expect was how nice and friendly the catering staff was. read more

Love this place! It's conveniently located off route 70 between Columbia and Frederick. They have a great outdoor patio and their prices are decent. I enjoy sitting on the patio during the summer with a hot brisket (with raspberry bbq sauce, of course) and a cold beer. I almost always get the brisket, they do a really good job with it. And don't forget the black raspberry bbq sauce, it's the best! The pulled pork is also fantastic. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. read more

First time in on Sunday and asked if the "burnt ends" were good. Gentleman said they were great......ordered them. The sad part is that they were not "burnt ends" at all. They were just pieces of Brisket drowned in bbq sauce. Not even close to what "brunt ends" are. Why advertise something on the menu that you know is false? To me that's dishonest. Was the meal bad? It wasn't. Actually the sauce was really good, but again they weren't "brunt ends". Again, why lie on the menu? Also, why put the cold Cole slaw in the same to-go box as the hot "brunt ends" and Mac & Cheese? Doesn't make any sense. Oh, and the Mac & Cheese had absolutely no flavor. read more

Quick pick up lane and delicious food. Opted for sweet and tangy sauce and one of the bbq salads.

My boyfriend and I would eat here every day if we could. I've never had a bad experience. The nachos are SO GOOD. Great huge appetizer. I always get the platter because it comes with WARM cornbread. Try all the sauces, but the black raspberry is what I always get. Everything here is so good! read more

Carterque - Pulled pork platter! Amazingggg! - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

I had been recommended this place by a few local friends as a great option. I am reconsidering these friendships now. I went with what I though would be an easy option for a "BBQ" restaurant - pulled pork and brisket with Mac and cheese, cornbread, and baked beans with their signature sauce. The pork was dry, stringy, and lacked any smoke flavor. The brisket was tender but again, lacked any smoke or seasoned flavor. The sides were the final blow. The beans were warm much and the max and cheese was a mild step above Kraft max and cheese. All of this put me out $30. I felt robbed after the meal. The staff was friendly and the order didn't take long so that's the only reason I'm going with a second star. read more