Omg the pork ribs and burnt ends are to die for! So tender! I went with my friends (who were…read morevisiting from Texas) and they also loved it. There's a nice variety of sauces. Also, the baked beans were so yummy! The vibe inside is fun eating at a picnic table with your friends. Worth the visit! Service was great too. Friendly staff.

I've had this restaurant on my list for a couple of years. I was in the city for a concert and…read moreabsolutely had to try Federalist Pig. It did not disappoint. My friend and I shared the pitmaster special for two. The meats we chose were brisket (burnt ends), rib tips, pork belly, and pulled pork. For our sides, we chose mac & cheese, crispy brussels sprouts, potato salad, and coleslaw. We were hesitant about the potato salad because the guy who took our order explained that it's more of a mustard base. We did like the potato salad, but were surprised we did not like the coleslaw. Both of us thought it was too dry and not creamy at all. The other side items were good though. We were definitely impressed with the brisket and pork belly.

This place is phenomenal!…read more We visited on a Thursday, just after they opened at 11. We were able to find street parking right out front, and order pretty quickly. We got a Dino Rib, Wagyu Brisket, cornbread, banana pudding, key lime pie, blackberry cider, and water, which totaled just under $100. And I will say it was well worth it!! The only thing we probably could have done without was the key lime pie. The employees were friendly and service was quick. The whole place gave instant Texas vibes, even the bathroom matched the bbq style, super cute. We will definitely return again.

First time here, and when I think of good BBQ, this is the kind of food that comes to mind. I had…read moreto try a few things, so I grabbed the brisket, the cheddar and jalapeño sausage, and some pork ribs. All of it was incredible. Not positive, but if I had to guess I'd say the sausages are ground in house. The inside has a great vibe too. Plenty of tables, and you can watch them prepping your food right there on the line. And the BBQ sauce was so good, I love that you can actually see the pepper in it. Turns out the spot has the hardware to back it up. The pitmaster won Restaurateur of the Year at the 2026 RAMMYS, and their brisket gets called some of the best around. Worth a stop.

Really good BBQ we tried the brisket, sausage, and turkey. Solid sides and freshly brewed iced tea.read more

The brisket here is incredibly tender and flavorful. Has the perfect texture. It has real BBQ…read moreflavor without being overpowering. You can eat it without any sauce which means the meat itself is great. The pickled onions and pickles are genuinely good enough to eat on their own. It's pretty pricey - spent $42 for 1 side and ~1lb of meat... after tax, so I did have enough for two meals. The sausage is soft but meaty, clearly made in-house, with a nice smoky flavor throughout. The mac and cheese is rich and solid. It's a pretty standard good BBQ mac and cheese, nothing crazy but well done. Overall, I was surprised by how good this place is given how casual it is. Just know it will be pricey- but that's everywhere now

My wife and I came here while on a trip and were very happy with the service and great bbq! This…read morelocation was very close to our airbnb so we decided to walk over for dinner. The owner was very friendly, immediately welcomed us in and helped us since it was our first time at the location. One of the few places I actually preferred the brisket sandwich (brisket champ) over pulled pork. Definitely would eat here again and would recommend it!

Maaaaaan we got greedy and ordered a bunch of stuff because we wanted to taste it all. Had enough…read moreto be stuffed and to have left overs. Brisket- Smoked perfectly with an amazing texture. Jalapeño grits- Fire! A great mix with the brisket chili which was fire as well. Wings- Cooked to perfection. Ribs- Amazing as well. Bbq Sauce- Perfection. I loved the taste tasted but didn't really need it because everything tasted great without it. It was icing on the cake. I'm going to post a pic of my leftovers but don't go by this because I just threw it all together.

Their food truck is here at our Community Day in our neighborhood (Sat., 8/17/24). SUPER glad they…read moreare. Their smoked turkey sausage, baked beans and mac n cheese is GOODT. Impressive food truck ... he clearly takes pride in his business. Will make an effort to visit their actual store soon. Hope you do & tell them you saw it on Yelp.

Lunch time....Hungry.....Drowsy. Looking for something…read morelight. Something that'll wake me up. Oh! Look! Smoke Datt is back in the building. 1 Star = It's Not Good 2 Stars = Something's Missing 3 Stars = It's Ok 4 Stars = It's Good 5 Stars = it's Bangin! There's one permanent BBQ place and 2 pop-up caterers on rotation/schedule. I'm feeling sluggish, BBQ is the last thing I want. But then the memories of my first Smoke Datt rib returns. It looked dry, but on that day I wanted BBQ, so dry or not I'm Fat Guy from the Spy Who Shagged Me. It was like yesterday when i went in for that bite but OH! Meat falling, tongue rejoicing. Teeth! Be gentle. This bone may look like bark (I'm exaggerating the appearance) but there was no bite. A picture of Smoke Datt may show up in your App Store while looking for something else because it's Tender. It was good, somebody SMOKED DATT with prejudice towards swine. What that pig do to you?!? Fast forward, I don't want bbq because I'm already tired. Ok I give in. 3 bones, My Momma's baked Mac & Cheese (yeah, I know where that recipe came from j/k), Cole Slaw, (I usually get the baked beans) and a Diet Coke. Why diet? I like Diet. Was I tired afterwards? YES! Any regrets? Nope! Would I do it again? See you all next week because Smoke Datt was BANGIN on my taste buds singing baby come back and the meal wasn't even over. I am critic. Oh, 1 more thing. Eat a bone without sauce. True BBQ. Sorry No pictures, next time I'll take pictures before devouring, and update this post with the pics. ------ I went back. And today, It was hot outside and tropical smoothie was in my mind. What?!? Smoke Datt is back. Ok, let me just get the ribs a la cart to post the pics I promised. I just want the ribs. She smiles and goes in her tiny voice "you don't want any macaroni and cheese?" I go "Nawww," she ask "you sure?".... Give it to me! . You KNOW I want some of THAT........BAKED MAC & CHEESE. "You can get another side".....well it is just $1 more. Ok ok, I haven't tried the green beans. Corn bread please. Paid in disgrace . Ok, I was super busy so I didn't get to my food for 3 hours. Warmed it up and was going to go down stairs to a table. Food smells great. Let me just....before I get to the stairs.....taste this. Oh.....OH. This window seal is just fine . Who needs a chair? Ribs- I don't know what I was on when last time I said that the ribs looked dry. Look at the PICS......Juicy! Why is it so Smokey good. Like seriously, this is what Dave, Mission, Myron Mixon's Pitmaster, and yo Daddy call The End of their manhood. Just close your stores. The second someone backs DATT with some funds. It's OVER. Let the right person get a hold of one of these ribs and watch the meat fall off before he raises it to his mouth. The Mac - Music was playin "Retuuurn of, the Mac!" My life of Mac and Cheese flashed before my eyes. Big bad Wolf BBQ, Rocklands, Famous Dave's, Mission, Chuck Fil A, Myron Mixon's Pitmaster, Sweet fire Donna's (with her burnt ends) my mom's, and my grandma's (I swear my thumbs tripped and this is a typo if someone tells her) for the record, if I ever gave any of those places a 5, I'm sorry, I take it back. There Good - 4 stars at best. The Green Beens - I only got the green bean's because I had a taste for corn bread. I have nothing to say. Just one question. Why are these green beans so GOOD!?! What did you what did you what did you PUT in here? Nooo, green beans don't taste like this. Seasoned perfectly. Not salty, SEASONED. Corn Bread - Mannn, the consistency wasn't like cornbread: it was like corn cake lol. But taste like cornbread, but better. It's like the change in texture just did something for my life. I may have just been extra.....but YOU weren't on that window ledge in the hallway, happy as can be while Colonels, Generals and Secretary's of Defense are walking by, and I'm just nam nam nam trying to hide my face. DATT is Bangin! I am critic

I placed a very last minute order for Rosh Hashanah dinner. Jared was very communicative &…read moreaccommodating even as busy as the day was. The food was both delicious and plentiful! Much appreciated~

Really good BBQ and quick service! I will be retuning. Got the brisket and cheddar sandwich and the…read morebeef tallow chips.

10/10!!!. The food is amazing here! I had catfish, collard greens, mac and cheese and crinkle…read morefries. My spouse had the honey hot chicken, waffle, grits and whipped sweet potatoes. Every dish was 5 stars. I usually don do reviews but I had to for this experience! Our host Landin was very pleasant. I've heard it said that if the locals are hanging out in the restaurant then the food is good. The locals are definitely here! We are out of towners! This will be out spot when we return.

This spot is the Master P's of great eats, make them say oohh, ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh. Anyways, the…read moreatmosphere, ambiance, food, and service were stellar here at the Georgia Ave. location. My grilled chicken was moist, flavorful, and cooked very well. The fried catfish was not too salty and had great balance where you can taste the fish. The mac and cheese, cabbage, and green beans were all of nice quality, the weakest link is the potato salad, however that is a dish that can be complicated for different restaurants to get the hang of, fortunately I can prepare some awesome potato salad myself. The peach half and half drinks were balanced perfectly well not too sugary and sweet. I swear some of these places make drinks way too sweet and you want to check your insulin levels. The server was highly attentive and a great conversationalist and paid attention to our wants and needs and had superb professionalism and a strong work ethic. He was hospitable and accommodating. The staff was friendly and approachable. We had fun and enjoyed this more than Milk and Honey and even Carolina Kitchen. DC keeps gentrifying and losing its soul, but there are still some hidden gems around. This spot blends in with the Walmart, and funnily enough I have driven past here a gazillion of times and assumed it was some bakery or another spot and did not know it was a soul food joint, something DC has been minimizing and pushing out to Maryland like the city always does. I think it is masterful that they use clear plastic containers for their food making it easier for the staff as that can be expensive and time consuming with the dish washing/prep, sound economical move. It is nice that the business (U Street etc. location) has been in the DMV for over 20 years and expanded to Baltimore in Fells Point. I think Baltimore will like this spot! This felt authentic and soulful in a way that I had not experienced in the city in quite some time, as the city has had a lot of restaurants be sterile, bland, flavorless, and catered to certain demographics while completely ignoring others. I liked the soundtrack with R&B and was able to hear some TLC on the soundtrack which was very nostalgic and a throwback to DC before the gentrification when it was truly Chocolate City! Overall, it is a spot that you can visit more than once certainly not a one and done like a lot of restaurants that lack service, food, and ambiance/vibe.

When I walked into Johnny Rays, I was quickly greeted by the owner who is very involved in the…read morerestaurant. I ordered through DoorDash and was able to pick it up fresh. I ordered 2 whiting plates. One with collard greens with smoked turkey and fries and the other with Mac n cheese and rice and gravy. The fries were good. The whiting was fried to perfection. I also like the greens (I'm a southerner so I'm a bit hard to please). Everything was reasonably priced. The restaurant had nice music playing and has a bit of a lounge feel with the dark walls. It wasn't crowded on a Friday during lunch time. I'd go back for sure.

Ordered take out from Johnny Ray's. My food was ready quicker than it took me to get there. The…read morerestaurant is located on a street that has some auto businesses across from it. There is some parking in front and there is a parking garage that is within walking distance. I ordered wings and a meatloaf platter that came with two sides. I ordered lemon pepper and the sticky wings. The wings were crispy but lacked the lemon pepper flavor. I wish the stinky wings had more of the sauce on them. The meatloaf was seasoned well. You could get smothered with gravy or their bbq sauce. For my sides I ordered the greens and mashed potatoes with gravy. The greens were seasoned well. I don't know if I would go back, simply because it was really far out for me. If you are in the area I would say am check it out. The staff and service was amazing.

We finally got to check out Money Muscle BBQ, owned by an old Smokey Bones co-worker, Ed Reavis. He…read moreused to make his own special BBQ plates at Smokey Bones, so I already knew we were in for a great meal--and it did not disappoint! This is hands-down the best BBQ we've had in Maryland. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, flavorful, and well prepared. The customer service was excellent, too. Our food was thoughtfully packed and still warm when we got home after a 30-minute drive. Great food and great service--we'll definitely be back!

This was an interesting one. This is a secret menu for the All Set Restraunt…read more The BBQ was not bad. The meat was tasty. The restaurant was comfortable. The waitstaff were a little slow. Never got a refill and it took a bit to track someone down to get bbq sauce.

Recently decided to try Honey Pig in college part after learning they had bowls to take out for…read morelunch. I decided to walk over from campus and order two different bowls to try one with beef bulgolgi another with spicy pork. I enjoyed both and felt like they were a hearty serving, definitely more than I expected for the lunch special. Service was great, friendly and pretty fast. The ambiance reminded me of a typical Honey Pig KBBQ feel just with a comfier waiting area with some reclining chairs, rocking chairs and couches. If you enjoy Honey pig flavors you'll definitely enjoy the bowl lunch options for a quick take away option!

I arrived on a Saturday evening on a day that University of Maryland had a game. So I expected that…read morethere would be a bit of a wait. When we checked in with the hostess, she said 20 minutes and I was surprised and happy. We were hungry. That 20 minutes past and then another 20 minutes passed before the hostess finally told us our table was ready. The place was packed. We were at table 22 which is in the front. Shortly, after being seated, I noticed there was a leak in the ceiling dripping onto the floor behind me. It didn't hit me. We waited, and waited, and waited for a server to come to our table. We informed another server that we didn't have one and she said she would go look into it. She didn't. At about 30 minutes we were trying to decide if we should leave, but I decided to go find the hostess and inform her that we did not have a server. 5 minutes later Tim showed up and apologized and took our order. I also informed him of the leak. He asked if I was getting wet I said no, but they should do something. They didn't put a bucket down. They didn't offer us another table. I ordered water. Tim brought a carafe of water and drinks for the other people, but never brought me a cup so we had to find him again and ask for a cup. When the robot arrived with our food, it went to the wrong table. It went to the table next to us, which was empty. Our food finally started to come, and our hot plate was placed. We asked for additional sides and when Tim arrive to check on us we had to inform him that the sides had not arrived. About 3/4 of the way into our meal, another family came in and sat at the table next to us. They were IMMEDIATELY greeted, set up and had their order taken. Also, when the place is full, it's loud. If you are noise sensitive, make sure you have your noise canceling headset. I've been to a few Korean barbecue places and I would say the food here is average. It wasn't awful. It wasn't phenomenal, but it wasn't good enough to make me want to go back.