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Michael loved it! 5/5 - best bbq I've had in Baltimore so far. Great ambience (small town Texas vibes) and service. The brisket was tender and juicy. The sausage was perfectly texture, smoked, and spiced. The beans were spicy and delicious. The Mac and cheese was rich and decadent. Prices were reasonable for the quality.
I've been putting off my visit to Heritage Smokehouse for quite some time. So, I finally made my way down there and it was a delicious experience. Not to mention I thoroughly enjoyed the 60s - 70s theme and decor of the restaurant. My friend and I showed up at Heritage during their happy hour and was able to have a couple drinks off the menu for just $7. Heritage offers traditional cocktails such as a daiquiri, margarita, mojito, old fashion, and a caipirinha. There were also some beer selections on the happy hour menu. The bartender was nice and provided good service throughout our visit. There were a few options on their food menu I wanted to try like the fried catfish with hush puppies and the brisket tacos, but I decided to go with straight BBQ for my first visit. I settled on the 1/4 rack ribs platter with mac & cheese, braised green beans, and I ordered an additional side of their beans. The platters arrived and I enjoyed every bite. The ribs were perfectly tender, seasoned, and fall off the bone. The mac & cheese was quite delicious, which I will say I was shocked about. And the green beans were braised to perfection. I really liked the beans which were not your traditional sweet BBQ beans, however, I would've really loved them over top of some rice. Heritage Smokehouse lived up to my expectation and I'm already looking forward to popping in to try the fried catfish.
Heritage Smokehouse is truly a hidden gem in the City of Baltimore! When I tell you, the service, was amazing, food came out very quickly. You can literally cut the brisket and ribs with a fork!!!! Not to mention, the flavors are a party in your mouth!!!! The seating is booth and tables , they play a variety of music. It was overall one of the best BBQ places I've ever been to!!! I'm amazed and can't wait to return with family and friends!!!!
We drove from Windsor Mill after seeing the Yelp ratings to try this place. What we ordered: spare ribs, brisket sandwich, and pit pork sandwich. The spare ribs and brisket were very good; the pit pork was disappointing -- mostly smoky with little other flavor. They only offered one tomato‑based BBQ sauce; I'd recommend adding more tomato‑based sauce options for variety. Sides: the French fries were excellent, reminding us of Five Guys, and the coleslaw was delicious. Service: our waiter Mike was friendly and helpful. Comfort and access: the seating needs better padding -- the chairs were uncomfortable -- and parking is in the rear with no sidewalk to the entrance, forcing you to walk along the street near traffic. Overall, a solid meal with a few areas for improvement.
Second time visiting and both times we picked up. Not much traffic on a Friday mid day. Order by phone was quick and seamless. Rustic interior with mixed seating and a good size Bar. On our first visit, we really were curious about the brisket and having experienced the Texas variety, we are tough customers. I have to say Heritage's brisket did not disappoint- just the right smoke and super tender-reminded me of some of the best that I've had in the Lone Star state. For this visit, we decided to try all of their meats, which is called the Ron Swanson-their meat sampler. The sampler included shaved pit pork, spare ribs, brisket, four types of their sausage, and smoked chicken. Again, the brisket stood out as well the different types of sausage. That said, the spare ribs were amazing and really some of the best that I've had and a must try! For sides, we ordered the green beans, mac & cheese, and coleslaw. Green Beans were our favorite followed by the Mac. I forgot to take some of the sauce that they had, but they included an Aji Verde sauce- Green salsa with just the right spicy which was delicious and paired well with the sliced pork and smoked chicken. The Burger was also ordered. House ground Brisket blend made for a delicious Smash Cheese Burger. Limited and off menu so ask for it. Service was friendly and fast. So good to have this spot as I would say it is the place for barbecue in the Baltimore area.
I'll keep this review short. The spot isn't really big but what they are packing is huge. Their brisket is like butter. The brisket was so moist. They even accommodated my request for a little beef fat. I'm also drooling over found memories of the ricotta and smoked meatballs. The flavor was so bold and savory. Service was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. A return trip is in the future!!
This is my second time visiting Heritage. My first time was a few years ago, and I will say I don't remember the food being THIS good. I came in on a rainy Friday afternoon with my son. The bar was full but we were the only ones in the dining room area. The bar tender was holding down the entire establishment and didn't miss a beat. The service and food delivery were quick. We ordered the Choriqueso, Smoked Wings, Mac side, String Beans side, and "yeast rolls with honey butter." Everything was tasty and flavored well. The yeast rolls were literally King's Hawaiian rolls with no honey butter atop. I'm not mad at a King's Hawaiian rolls at all, just wasn't what I envisioned we would be getting. The Mac and string beans were so delicious, we ordered some to go. Definitely will be back, much sooner than a few years from now. Cheers to a great time!
A place where you can get great BBQ AND great Tiki cocktails? What's not to like? Crispy-tipped beef brisket, plump house-made kielbasa, and shaved pit pork... All served with thick slabs of spicy, crispy homemade pickles and slivers of pickled onions. Outstanding sides included sauteed green beans (made with plenty of onions), creamy Mac and cheese, and pinto beans with jalapeño. We were too full for dessert, so we'll definitely have to return for a slice of their peanut butter pie! This place was well worth the hour-long drive from D.C.
The place is cute, wood paneling, taxidermy mounts. Nothing out of the ordinary for a bbq joint. The host was sweet, helpful, the food came out lightning fast and was great. My only small wish was that rolls were warm. Our drinks were flavorful, strong but not overwhelming but the cup was mostly huge ice cubes. Other than that, everything was great. Mac & cheese was incredible browned on top, just right) and the coleslaw was a hit. Tasted like it had a bit of apple, forgot to ask but it was great nonetheless & I usually ignore coleslaw.
Pretty cool little place in Baltimore. Had a friend from Austin visiting, so we decided to come check out their BBQ and ordered the Ron Swanson, because why not We sat at the bar and the bartender/mixologist was super friendly and although they didn't have a drink on the current menu for the cobra cup, he was nice enough to let me get a drink with it Giant Plate of Meat, based on our Texas Style BBQ Palate... The Good: Pork Ribs: Best thing on the plate! Fall off the bone, super delicious. Chicken: Moist, flavorful, yum Turkey: surprising delicious and not dry The Ok: Brisket: It was ok, good smoked rings but lack in flavor and moisture. Slightly disappointed, could be a bad day. The Meh: Sausages: 1 was ok, 2 were gritty and dry. Will I go back again...Yes!
The service here was fantastic but I did not enjoy the main food. I ordered the brisket sandwich and it was extremely fatty and not very flavorful. The green beans were also not very good to me. I only took a bite and did not desire having anymore. The banana pudding had no sweetness to it. My favorite part of the meal was the sodas and the peanut butter pie. The peanut butter pie was delicious. The pork bites and wings were pretty decent and had a good amount of flavor to them. Maybe we came in a bad day because I did hear some good things about this place. Or maybe it want for my taste buds.
6 months ago
I recently returned to Heritage Smokehouse and it was better than it's ever been before. Don't get me wrong, it's not like it was ever not good. But I do think the sauces and sides have been lackluster in the past. Not this time! I was pleasantly surprised to see about five or six different sauce options including an absolutely incredible "White Lightning" sauce. SO good! I remember in the past there being literally just BBQ, hot sauce, and mustard so it's nice to see there being more of a variety. The sides I tried including the beans and coleslaw were also delicious. I remember the coleslaw being good in the past but for whatever reason, this one just hit different. It was perfectly seasoned and went well with the brisket and white lightning sauce. Did they change the recipe or am I just losing my mind? I'm not sure but my stomach was definitely happy either way. My boyfriend also mentioned how the mac and cheese was much better than before and although I didn't try any myself, it even LOOKED better than previous versions. The cheesy sausage was delicious as usual, the brisket was moist and fell apart, and the wings were perfectly cooked and slathered in a delicious buffalo sauce. OH and the drinks? So good. If you like tiki-inspired stuff, you'll love their menu. Is there someone new back in the kitchen working some magic or did I just really miss coming here? I'm not sure but it was one of the best meals I've had here so far and I will definitely be returning! read more
2 months ago
Michael loved it! 5/5 - best bbq I've had in Baltimore so far. Great ambience (small town Texas vibes) and service. The brisket was tender and juicy. The sausage was perfectly texture, smoked, and spiced. The beans were spicy and delicious. The Mac and cheese was rich and decadent. Prices were reasonable for the quality. read more
I've been putting off my visit to Heritage Smokehouse for quite some time. So, I finally made my way down there and it was a delicious experience. Not to mention I thoroughly enjoyed the 60s - 70s theme and decor of the restaurant. My friend and I showed up at Heritage during their happy hour and was able to have a couple drinks off the menu for just $7. Heritage offers traditional cocktails such as a daiquiri, margarita, mojito, old fashion, and a caipirinha. There were also some beer selections on the happy hour menu. The bartender was nice and provided good service throughout our visit. There were a few options on their food menu I wanted to try like the fried catfish with hush puppies and the brisket tacos, but I decided to go with straight BBQ for my first visit. I settled on the 1/4 rack ribs platter with mac & cheese, braised green beans, and I ordered an additional side of their beans. The platters arrived and I enjoyed every bite. The ribs were perfectly tender, seasoned, and fall off the bone. The mac & cheese was quite delicious, which I will say I was shocked about. And the green beans were braised to perfection. I really liked the beans which were not your traditional sweet BBQ beans, however, I would've really loved them over top of some rice. Heritage Smokehouse lived up to my expectation and I'm already looking forward to popping in to try the fried catfish. read more
Heritage Smokehouse is truly a hidden gem in the City of Baltimore! When I tell you, the service, was amazing, food came out very quickly. You can literally cut the brisket and ribs with a fork!!!! Not to mention, the flavors are a party in your mouth!!!! The seating is booth and tables , they play a variety of music. It was overall one of the best BBQ places I've ever been to!!! I'm amazed and can't wait to return with family and friends!!!! read more
7 months ago
We drove from Windsor Mill after seeing the Yelp ratings to try this place. What we ordered: spare ribs, brisket sandwich, and pit pork sandwich. The spare ribs and brisket were very good; the pit pork was disappointing -- mostly smoky with little other flavor. They only offered one tomato‑based BBQ sauce; I'd recommend adding more tomato‑based sauce options for variety. Sides: the French fries were excellent, reminding us of Five Guys, and the coleslaw was delicious. Service: our waiter Mike was friendly and helpful. Comfort and access: the seating needs better padding -- the chairs were uncomfortable -- and parking is in the rear with no sidewalk to the entrance, forcing you to walk along the street near traffic. Overall, a solid meal with a few areas for improvement. read more
Second time visiting and both times we picked up. Not much traffic on a Friday mid day. Order by phone was quick and seamless. Rustic interior with mixed seating and a good size Bar. On our first visit, we really were curious about the brisket and having experienced the Texas variety, we are tough customers. I have to say Heritage's brisket did not disappoint- just the right smoke and super tender-reminded me of some of the best that I've had in the Lone Star state. For this visit, we decided to try all of their meats, which is called the Ron Swanson-their meat sampler. The sampler included shaved pit pork, spare ribs, brisket, four types of their sausage, and smoked chicken. Again, the brisket stood out as well the different types of sausage. That said, the spare ribs were amazing and really some of the best that I've had and a must try! For sides, we ordered the green beans, mac & cheese, and coleslaw. Green Beans were our favorite followed by the Mac. I forgot to take some of the sauce that they had, but they included an Aji Verde sauce- Green salsa with just the right spicy which was delicious and paired well with the sliced pork and smoked chicken. The Burger was also ordered. House ground Brisket blend made for a delicious Smash Cheese Burger. Limited and off menu so ask for it. Service was friendly and fast. So good to have this spot as I would say it is the place for barbecue in the Baltimore area. read more
I'll keep this review short. The spot isn't really big but what they are packing is huge. Their brisket is like butter. The brisket was so moist. They even accommodated my request for a little beef fat. I'm also drooling over found memories of the ricotta and smoked meatballs. The flavor was so bold and savory. Service was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. A return trip is in the future!! read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
By far one of the worst catfish I have ever had. Everything was over cooked and you can tell they cooked it in old oil. Money wasted because I can't eat it. The feral cats outside don't even wanna eat it. read more
This is my second time visiting Heritage. My first time was a few years ago, and I will say I don't remember the food being THIS good. I came in on a rainy Friday afternoon with my son. The bar was full but we were the only ones in the dining room area. The bar tender was holding down the entire establishment and didn't miss a beat. The service and food delivery were quick. We ordered the Choriqueso, Smoked Wings, Mac side, String Beans side, and "yeast rolls with honey butter." Everything was tasty and flavored well. The yeast rolls were literally King's Hawaiian rolls with no honey butter atop. I'm not mad at a King's Hawaiian rolls at all, just wasn't what I envisioned we would be getting. The Mac and string beans were so delicious, we ordered some to go. Definitely will be back, much sooner than a few years from now. Cheers to a great time! read more
1 year ago
A place where you can get great BBQ AND great Tiki cocktails? What's not to like? Crispy-tipped beef brisket, plump house-made kielbasa, and shaved pit pork... All served with thick slabs of spicy, crispy homemade pickles and slivers of pickled onions. Outstanding sides included sauteed green beans (made with plenty of onions), creamy Mac and cheese, and pinto beans with jalapeño. We were too full for dessert, so we'll definitely have to return for a slice of their peanut butter pie! This place was well worth the hour-long drive from D.C. read more
11 months ago
The place is cute, wood paneling, taxidermy mounts. Nothing out of the ordinary for a bbq joint. The host was sweet, helpful, the food came out lightning fast and was great. My only small wish was that rolls were warm. Our drinks were flavorful, strong but not overwhelming but the cup was mostly huge ice cubes. Other than that, everything was great. Mac & cheese was incredible browned on top, just right) and the coleslaw was a hit. Tasted like it had a bit of apple, forgot to ask but it was great nonetheless & I usually ignore coleslaw. read more
5 months ago
Pretty cool little place in Baltimore. Had a friend from Austin visiting, so we decided to come check out their BBQ and ordered the Ron Swanson, because why not We sat at the bar and the bartender/mixologist was super friendly and although they didn't have a drink on the current menu for the cobra cup, he was nice enough to let me get a drink with it Giant Plate of Meat, based on our Texas Style BBQ Palate... The Good: Pork Ribs: Best thing on the plate! Fall off the bone, super delicious. Chicken: Moist, flavorful, yum Turkey: surprising delicious and not dry The Ok: Brisket: It was ok, good smoked rings but lack in flavor and moisture. Slightly disappointed, could be a bad day. The Meh: Sausages: 1 was ok, 2 were gritty and dry. Will I go back again...Yes! read more
8 months ago
The service here was fantastic but I did not enjoy the main food. I ordered the brisket sandwich and it was extremely fatty and not very flavorful. The green beans were also not very good to me. I only took a bite and did not desire having anymore. The banana pudding had no sweetness to it. My favorite part of the meal was the sodas and the peanut butter pie. The peanut butter pie was delicious. The pork bites and wings were pretty decent and had a good amount of flavor to them. Maybe we came in a bad day because I did hear some good things about this place. Or maybe it want for my taste buds. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This place looks and tastes like 1986 in the best possible way. Walking in the door was like walking into my uncle's house in the suburbs of my childhood. Wooden paneling, taxidermied animals on the walls, shelves full of weird mugs behind the bar, and a tray full of hot sauces that are obscure and a little frightening. The brisket sandwich was amazing. The brisket was perfectly cooked and seasoned and it was served on a grilled bun with horseradish and onions. The collard greens were braised in some kind of amazing soup-like stock, and the brisket chili was addictive. I am so full right now and I already can't wait to go back. read more
7 months ago
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I enjoyed my meal at heritage smokehouse! My husband and I came here for dinner one Saturday evening and we had a good time. We split the kale ceasar salad, which was particularly good and for a main I got the kielbasa platter with mac and cheese and potato salad! The food in general was great and the space was solid. Our waiter was helpful as well. My only thing was that the food was a bit on the pricy side for the amount of meat I got (although my husband's half chicken portion was huge!) I did really like that the sauces were serve yourself so you could try all 4. I would come back for another meal! read more
I finally visited Heritage Smokehouse for dinner with my husband a few weeks ago, after wanting to visit for years! Their menu changes up all the time but we tried their fried sardines, smoked arctic char toast, a sliced brisket sandwich, and a slice of coconut custard pie. Everything was great. I was really impressed by the variety of dishes on their menu. You can definitely go and have a classic BBQ dinner: brisket, ribs, sausages, mac and cheese, rolls, etc. But they also have dishes that you might not expect - like the fried herring and smoked arctic char dishes we tried! It's BBQ but so creative. Our drinks were also great. The vibes were great (I definitely felt like I was back home in Texas - it's very homey, casual, but cool). And the service was fantastic - warm, helpful, just really great. Overall, definitely a place I plan to return. Next time with more people - so we can share more of their food! read more
Appreciated the staff for finding us a table quickly without a reservation. Cool space for a solid meal. I got the sliced brisket sandwich and my wife got their chicken salad. We also got their potato salad. Everything tasted really good. No complaints. I would definitely come back. read more
First time here in my old hood. Saturday late afternoon we stopped in for early dinner and visit another retail operation next door. Sat at bar and ordered beers and an app. Asked the bartender to put the bball game and they could not get cbs because they had no cable. Huh? March Madness?? Bar? We ordered 3 things one at a time knowing they would come out right away like most bbq joints. We had cold smoked Char w sour cream sauce on bottom & onion and roe. Served w potato chips. Really really good. Then we had half a rack of ribs. These were best of the best. Rub was not salty but had a kick. Not overly Smokey flavored either but they were very good. Last we split a brisket sammy that had onion. Good but not like the first 2 things. Drank cheap Miller High Life in bottle which was great w bbq. Why only 4 stars? Something's were just off. The TVs and it just did not feel professionally operated. The food itself is worth visiting for but I worry about the location and its price points!!! Great food but you pay for it. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The food quality is top notch. Cornbread- cake like and moist. It had a hint of sweetness and the honey butter added some richness and a touch more sweetness but mostly savory. Brisket- was tender to perfection. The meat is not heavily seasoned but the sauces provided at the condiments section make up for it. There was a sweet bbq sauce and a mustard sauce that was acidic and very flavorful. Pinto beans- under seasoned but were perfectly cooked. Needed salt. Pickle- were mild in flavor but good. Mac and cheese was great. Although it needed more salt, the cheese was high quality and great natural flavor with great creamy consistency. My friend had the brisket sandwich which he enjoyed very much. He also had the fries with gravy. The fries were great!!!! Even adding the mustard sauce brought it to a new level for me. It didn't need the mustard but it was great. I will definitely come back. The ambiance was nice. It had a bar as well where people sat and talked. It is a lively but not extremely noisy. A nice spot to go to on a Friday evening. The service was a bit slow at first. I had a reservation and the table was not ready when I arrived. I had to wait an additional 10 mins but the staff were very nice and kind. The waitresses were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. read more
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2 years ago
Delicious BBQ offerings, generous portions and great service. Looking forward to visiting again to try more menu items. read more
9 months ago
The entirety of our experience at Heritage Smokehouse was top notch! We had a reservation for five after a showing of the Wild Robot at the Senator, just up the street. Not knowing exactly how close it was, we drove, and were pleasantly surprised to find several parking spots behind the restaurant, as well as plentiful street parking. We were greeted and welcomed immediately, and seated in the perfect sized booth. The server was quick to bring out water and even cute kiddie cups for the little ones, along with menus and a verbal version of the kids menu selections. I wish I had taken pics of the kids items, but rest assured they are generous sized meals. We both said, nearly in sync, with our first bite down our throats, that it was the best BBQ we have ever had. And we are pretty well versed in Carolina and Southern BBQ. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! The restaurant is very nicely decorated in a BBQ related theme, with other very cool older framed posters and cool other stuff. It wasn't loud at all, other than my kids, and well sized to handle a small crowd. The sauce bar is self service but our server also offered to gather the mix of sauces for us. I highly recommend you don't wait another second to check out Heritage Smokehouse! The only regret you'll have is not going! read more
4 years ago
This place is about quality. Just to get it out of the way, portion sizes are smaller than other BBQ places but wow. We came with the expectations that it would be like every other place but maybe the flavor would be better. Naw, the quality of their plates is significantly better than other places out there. The crispy pork was devine and deserves more attention. The chef in the back deserves all sorts of accolades and more. We will definitely be back at an earlier hour since they do sell out as others mention. If with 3+ people, get the Ron Swanson. read more
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