I've seen Lefty's fish and chicken mix in the grocery store but I didn't know they had a restaurant. Lucky for me I was in the area for Thanksgiving and I had to check it out. To me it's the standard restaurant setup. You order at the counter for dine in or takeout. I ordered one pound of spare ribs, dark meat smoke chicken, sweet potato and Mac-n-cheese. All the food was good but I can tell the meat was cooked the previous day. To my surprise I didn't need barbecue sauce, the meat was perfectly seasoned and had good smoke flavor. Overall I enjoyed my meal and the prices are very good. I totally recommend this place if you're looking for barbecue in the area. read more

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Lefty's was a mixed bag for me. I had the fried fish catfish platter. For the sides I got the sweet potato soufflé and pork and beans. I also had cornbread and homemade lemonade. The lemonade was fantastic, some of the best I've ever tasted. I loved it! The cornbread and pork and beans were good too. The sweet potato soufflé had marshmallows on top and it was waaaaay too sweet. I couldn't even eat half of it. Some of the fish tasted good and other pieces were just meh and didn't seem quite done enough for me. The customer service was suspect. I was with a group of 6, and one person didn't get his meal until 20 minutes after everyone else. They also got a couple of orders wrong and just seemed disorganized. Some items were winners, but I think they can do better. read more

Lefty's Barbecue - Fried fish platter with beans and sweet potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Let me say that the food is delicious but the service is horrible. I place my order over the phone at 1:52pm. I was told it would be ready at 2:22pm. When I went to pick it up.it wasn't ready. Then I watch people walk in and order and was able to get there food before mines. This was the last straw when they told me they didn't have any more dark meat. I finally received my food 3:20pm.The staff have no URGENCY to fill orders. This is so unfortunate because it could be a good place however the staff and service is horrible. read more

Lefty's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Got the NC Pulled Pork sandwich platter with greens, potato salad and an extra side of mac and cheese. The sandwich was plentiful but lacked flavor and was a bit dry. The greens and the half and half were the best part of everything. I hear a lot about the brisket and will try that if I return. I gave this 4 stars due to the customer service. read more

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They gave me RAW CHICKEN then lied saying it was from the red wood they use!! If it was wood then that would be claiming wood is getting on and into the food. I went for my free meal since I had received Ribs instead of chicken the last time. The chicken i received was undercooked, very pink even in the new one they gave me in return for the raw one. In which that one was undercooked as well. also the one who told me i was the red wood was the Owner and possible Manager himself. Disgusting, the chicken has good flavor, ONCE FULLY COOKED. What is wrong with businesses nowadays? I don't think I'm ever coming back here after I was fed raw chicken and expected to eat it. I was very unhappy with the service. Luckily I didn't get sick becuase I always check my food especially meats. I don't just eat right away. So please if you eat here check all parts of your chicken. No it wasn't fried. This was BBQ chicken which I purposely ordered the sauce on the side to make sure it would be cooked. read more

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I stopped here last weekend on a humble. I forgot about this spot because I don't really be in Waldorf anymore like I use to. I ordered the rib and chicken platter. I'm never disappointed. The ribs and chicken are bomb. The garlic cabbage is good and the macaroni and cheese was okay I wasn't disappointed. The potato salad is not good at all no season whatsoever just big potatoes and a bunch of sweetness. I will definitely leave the potato salad off next time. If you order the rib and chicken combo it will be enough meat to eat for 2 days. I ate the chicken the next day and made my own sides to go with it. I ordered extra sauce so when I reheated the chicken the next day by adding that sauce and threw it in the oven. It was the bomb.com. The bbq sauce is what makes the ribs and chicken taste good also along with the cooking. read more

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Did a DoorDash order with Lefty's and the only good thing was the delivery driver who delivered my food was super nice. The food was horrible!!!! The fried whiting, and catfish was disgusting. The chicken sandwich was straight trash. The greens, Mac n cheese, and sweet potatoes was garbage. 60.00 and I threw it all in the trash where it belongs. Never again will I patronize this business!!! read more

Ya'll know what this is another 4.5 star review. My cousin previously visited this spot and based on his tastebuds alone me & Bae took a chance. Worth it! I'd say it is a hidden gem. On the day we arrived, the restaurant was not crowded. The steady flow of take out orders made us question our wanting to dine-in. However, there are tables and chairs. As the afternoon progressed a few more folks started dining in as well. So, you place your order at the counter then either take out or take a seat. What we didn't expect was our food being served in take out containers with the lids. Sounds strange but this makes perfect sense. Less dishes and you can pack up your own food. Perfect system for portion control as well. Bae got the NC pork bbq sandwich w/slaw, potato salad and mac & cheese. I ordered the ribs & chicken platter w/sauce on the side, slaw and collard greens. To be clear, we are Eastern NC born and raised. The bbq wasn't bad. One of the better attempts I've tasted. Yes. I tasted his food. I was curious about the bbq. The potato salad was very good. For me a little too loose BUT this can be a tricky side dish and a touch too sweet. Again this is for me. I will eat sweet potato salad on the sweeter side it's not my personal favorite. Trust me all the flavors are there. Mac and cheese was tasty. Great cheese pull. Ribs -- oh boy! Tender but not too tender. Great flavor without the sauce. I prefer to find out if the meat is actually good or if the sauce is carrying it. Look! Run don't walk to get these ribs. This chicken was also delicious with crispy skin! As for the sides, the collards were nicely seasoned and not full of stems. Maybe a tiny tap more of salt. The cole slaw is creamy with a decent crunch. It has visible shreds of carrot. I'm use to you see flecks of carrots or mine at all. Carrots bring in the sweetness. The slaw compliments the bbq sandwich which needs that texture to offset the soft meat and soft bun. This version is tasty as a side but for me it's a toppings slaw like for burgers, hot dogs, bbq sandwiches. I wouldn't order again as a side. Nothing is wrong with it. I'd rather try something else. Bread in a bag? It's bread in a bag. Remember I said that our food was packed to go. For me, I would ask the customer if bread was wanted with the meal. That may save on waste & cost. I ate my meat cave man style right off the bone especially since it wasn't sauced. And yes, the sauce was very good. My bbq fans are looking for hushpuppies. Womp! Womp! They were out of hushpuppies that day. Gives us a reason to go back and try more stuff. And shout out to Yelp! I received a $5 off coupon after I checked in. It pays off to check in folks! read more

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It's slipped a tad post-COVID, overall. It was a restaurant/carryout joint pre-COVID now it appears to be a CARRYOUT/restaurant (mostly carryout) type of place now. Perhaps, that is why they did not renew their liquor license. So if you dine in, you get no beer to go with your ribs. (Isn't that un-American or something? LOL. The atmosphere has changed. It's not a positive vibrant type feeling now, a place you want to be-sit. Having the right vibe is not a feeling you can quantify or describe though. I was here for lunch with a bout 12 other people. The meat dishes are 5/5 overall. The folks with fried fish (whiting and Cat fish) hit the spot-perfectly fried. The folks with the ribs pigged out and still had a leftover box togo. The folks with the pulled pork ate high on the hog. However, a few of the sides were disappointing. They stumble o the sides though, 3/5. I wouldn't order the Mac and cheese again, a gooey, greasy mess of a dish. I also would not order the fried cabbage again. I would order the fried pork skins, an appetizer. They were gratis because of our group size. Since tasting them I would spend $5+ some change to eat them again. If you want to eat-in, I suggest you call in advance to make a reservation or discuss. There was some discussion with the staff and they said they don't take walk-ins, if I heard the conversation properly. Our waiter did an excellent job, especially since he hadn't ever done it before. It was a good team effort by the entire staff to host us. read more

The Smoked Chicknwas great. Ribs were just ok, not their best. The sides have declined tremendously. The cabbage was gritty like sprinkled garlic powder was added after the fact. The collard greens were juicy with a strong taste of vinegar. The mac and cheese was bland. So disappointing. read more

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My place locally to go for North Carolina Bbq. Love the hush puppies also taste like NC. Only a couple of times did they have a batch that didn't taste the same. read more

Barbecue and soul food. Call ahead with your order or place it online; they may get busy at times.

While I was in Pinefield today I decided to stop in at Leftys. I got the NC Pork barbecue sandwich with sauce and coleslaw on the sandwich. I had to call them and rave about the deliciousness of this sandwich. I'll be stopping in alot more often. Sandra/ Indian Head Md. ​ read more

This is my favorite local spot for bbq, especially pork ribs and my beloved brisket. Sometimes, it may be a bit of a wait but that's to be expected since the food is so good. Cool spot with TVs all around so you won't miss any of the game. I always leave with a half dozen of the spicy bbq sauce. Thank me later and thank God first. read more

(I've been coming here for YEARS. Not sure how I only have ONE measley pic saved. *le sigh* Will update with more pics after my next visit.) With that said, here's a pre-COVID pic of the Blackberry Cobbler. I can't remember what's in it, but I do know it's a creeper. Woo, Chile. Lefty's has always been consistent with their service, food, and prices. It's just good BBQ and soul food. I actually miss dining in. My usual: catfish (fried) and/or whiting (fire grilled) + macaroni and cheese + sweet potato souffle + fried garlic cabbage + collard greens + banana pudding NOTE: Since reopening during COVID, Lefty's is open for call-in/walk-in carryout only. This is a pretty popular spot in southern Maryland -- ESPECIALLY ON SUNDAYS -- so pack your patience during your visit/phone call. __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc read more

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This place came highly recommended, so we decided to give it a try last week. Unfortunately, we got there at 5:30pm and it was too close to closing and it was going to be over an hour wait. We tried to place an online order on Friday because it said I could until 5:30pm. However at 5:02pm, I was unable to place an order for pickup. Yesterday we decided to try one final time and purposely ordered early. We wanted to try a variety of things, so I ordered: Fried whiting with green beans and cabbage 2 pc white with sweet potatoes and collards Baby back ribs Cornbread Total $63.xx First, the containers were pretty heavy, which let me know that they give you plenty of food. The fish was okay, not as much seasoning as I expected and more breading, but it wouldn't stop me from ordering again. The taste of the cabbage wasn't really good and it had more onion than cabbage. Green beans tasted canned and bland. They gave us dark meat instead of white and neither of us care for dark meat. My FIL thought it was excellent though. My husband really liked the sweet potatoes, but did not like the taste or texture of the collards. Also, the juice leaked out and caused a mess in the car, through the house and all over the counter. Baby back ribs. Really good and tender. There was a bone in the container with no meat on it though towards the bottom. My husband liked the cornbread, I didn't because I like mine sweeter. It was light and fluffy though. My friend ordered spare ribs, 2 pc white, and dark meat chicken and rib platter with potato salad and coleslaw. Her total was $37.xx. I tasted a piece of her white meat chicken and it was so dry, it was almost inedible and it was sauced. She said both sides contained sugar, which she wasn't a fan of. Overall, I don't know if I would be rushing to go back. Maybe the food would be better if we ate in, but it definitely wasn't worth the hassle that we went through just to place an order. read more

Lefty's Barbecue - Baby back ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

The ribs had flavor, but, they were not as tender as they prior to Covid. Sorry, I have been a customer since day one. It just did not have the same texture, not sure if you changed meats or cooks. I will chalk this up to a bad day, and I will give it another try soon read more

Lied to my face about having barbecue sauce available for sale sold it in front of my face. Then tried to lie about it again when confronted very janky restaurant. Picking and choosing who to give sauce too read more

Food always good. I do miss the lunch specials. I usually order every two weeks or so. I normally Door dash. read more

This place is a hit or miss. U may be pleased with your order and then U may be disappointed with their service

I've been a Lefty's fan for a couple of decades. I'm no longer in the immediate area but make it a point to stop by when I am, maybe once or twice a year. The food is delicious. Now let's talk service. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and ordered a single a la carte item. There was no one ahead of me when I placed an order at 2:00 pm and I thought the wait would be 15 minutes tops. Dear reader, I did not get my food until 2:53 pm. One of the bumbling employees did offer me a free drink once I inquired 35 minutes in, but it shouldn't have had to take me inquiring given I was standing in front of them the entire time. Why the delay? Because they "missed it" (I don't understand either). Based off today, I may be skipping my 2025 trip. I did notice a Horace & Dickie's in the shopping center across the street. The next time I get a hankering for Lefty's, I think I'll go there instead. Why two stars? One star for service and four for the food for an average of 2.5, rounded down since my feet still hurt from standing 53 minutes. read more

While in the DMV area we visited Lefty's Barbecue. The line was long and at that point I knew this was going to be a good one. I ordered the rib dinner with Mac n cheese and sweet potato soufflé and a side of catfish. I husband had the pull pork which some of the best we've everrrrr had. The ribs were also delicious but the barbecue sauce- I'm sooo mad I didn't purchase a couple of bottle before left. read more

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The hubby called me one day and told me he was stopping by Lefty's Barbecue. He asked me if I wanted anything. Ummm, duh! The hubby said the ordering process was quick and easy. He also said he didn't have to wait too long. Okay, we were off to a good start. I got a crab cake sandwich, green beans and Mac and cheese. Th hubby got a pulled pork sandwich and chips and his second meal was ribs, green beans and potato salad. The crab cake sandwich was delicious! The crab cake was PACKED with crab meat and had very little filler. It was flavorful and meaty. The Mac and cheese was cheesy, but it wasn't excellent. The green beans were pretty good. My husband also really enjoyed his meals (plural). I look forward to trying this spot again! read more

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Stopped here to pick up a quick lunch. The staff were very friendly. I ordered the NC pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on the side, cabbage and Mac n cheese. The wait was rather long...it's not a place to visit if you need something quick. I got home and discovered they forgot my bbq sauce. The sandwich, though it was a nice portion of pork, had a vinegar after taste that was just not my jam. The slaw was ok. Cabbage was too garlicky. And I was looking for the pasta in the cheese goop. I don't think I will be back based on my personal taste preference. read more

Lefty's Barbecue - a pulled pork sandwich wrapped in tin foil - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Always a delicious experience at Lefty's barbecue! The service & the the food is just great!

Food was Ah-mazing! Excellent comforting soul food! The fried ribs, DROOL! will definitely frequent this establishment! Excellent size portions and prices! read more

Lefty's Barbecue - Appt. Fried Pork Ribs Southern - Style Fried Okra Macaroni & Cheese (16 Oz.) Fresh Collard Greens (8 Oz.) Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Lefty's made our event stress free! The food was simply delicious! My family is full of foodies and BBQ is their niche and Lefty's definitely delivered. From the ribs to the fish to the brussel sprouts...everything was amazing. The portions were generous, the sides were so good I'd order them on their own. Folks definitely had seconds (some thirds) and were making "to-go" plates at the same time LOL! Not a peep was heard because they were too busy chewing. I love the family atmosphere and legacy that Lefty's stands for. Thank you for everything! read more

Horrible service with incompetent staff. Placed a takeout order. Have the items I ordered were missing typical bullshit service from our own! PG County standards i tried them again, and instead of adjusting the ticket, they sent 2 items with the rest of the order missing while trying to keep the full amount charged. If you can save your MONEY not worth it! read more

I was disappointed in what I paid for.... The brisket was more fat than meat not seasoned well enough the sauce kinda saved it but I don't think that's a good thang. Wasn't asked if I'd like anything on my sandwich either. Or the type or sauce on the side... it gave a more so carry out vibe. Staff was really nice. But for the price & lack of seasoning I would probably not to go back. read more

Lefty's Barbecue - Loved the cabbage though... for almost 5$ after tax , wish they backed the macaroni more and added more flavor to the pasta - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

My friend Neicy and I seem to always end up at Lefty's whenever we go to one of our other favorite spot called Marie's the food is good and the music is great read more

Today was my first visit to this establishment. I've been ordering seasoning from them for years and never knew that a BBQ restaurant was in existence! I can tell you for my first visit, the flavor of the food is out of this world!! I enjoyed a little bit of everything today for tasting. I highly recommend going to this restaurant! I did a good review at this restaurant today and posted it on my YouTube channel. Please take a look by following the link below and subscribe if you like the video. I will be going back to Lefty's to enjoy more food! This is the best food I've ever tasted! Thanks Lefty's, you're the best! YouTube: https://youtu.be/zJheYRY8CwY read more

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We have been loyal to Leftys for almost 20 years. We recently moved and for Mothers day my only request was Lefty's BBQ. I ordered $180.00 worth of Ribs, sandwiches, and sides. We have 3 BBQ places close to us, but I JUST HAD to have Leftys. I am sad to say, we wont be back for a long time.The flavor of the food is as always amazing. The staff (manager) was absolutely horrifying. Her attitude alone was enough to keep loyal customers away. I know its a busy Mothers Day Sunday.........but the way she talked to the customers in line was unacceptable. 2 stars because the food is and has always been so good. read more

Go to mission bbq up the street and save time money and eating experience. Leftys was good years ago, now it's just there, bad expensive food with bad service, they went the way of johnny boys in DC from classy to trashy. read more

I went here because of the decent reviews. First of all, the location is quite sketchy. The smell of marijuana encompassed the front door. We ordered and it took over 25 minutes to receive the food. I ordered a chicken sandwich with sides and my wife ordered the brisket sandwich with sides. This cost us over $40. I can tell you I love BBQ. Ive gone to a ton of restaurants and this place would be up with one if the worst. First, the chicken was TOUGH. Almost as if it were reheated multiple times. Several pieces simply couldnt be chewed. The brisket was horrible and fatty. It had the texture and pull of beef jerky. It wasnt traditional cut either. Was like thin steaks. We went with a party of three other people and all said their food was not great. I personally wont go back but some may find it more appetizing. read more

Really great barbecue, i'm definitely in love with the garlic cabbage . Definitely catch those lunch specials.

Had this place bookmarked for some time since I'm not in its area that often. I found it easy to order once I perused the menu. The cashiers, manager and hostess were very nice and accommodating. Make sure you use the Yelp check-in offer of $5 off your subtotal. catfish 5/5 cabbage 3.5/5 *had a slightly sweet taste to it macaroni and cheese 3/5 lemon-iced (1/2 tea, 1/2 lemonade drink) 5/5 The portions here were generous and the flavor of the fish tops what I had at Jerry's Seafood. Parking is in a strip mall area and shared with the Krispy Kreme right across the way. The dining room has televisions but if you sit along the wall, you'll find yourself looking up trying to see. There's an onsite bar for adult libations and the wait time is minimal when ordering. Dine in and carry out options are available and they are capable of accepting pay by phone options. Some may disagree with the price point for some of the items but considering the cuts of meat, preparation involved its actually fair. You can purchase Lefty's signature chicken and fish breading, bbq sauce and other items in store. Of note, they didn't have Tabasco, only Texas Pete (which isn't even made in TX). If in the area I'd frequent again. Good first visit. read more

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One of my favorite spots in Waldorf. Always come for the chicken and ribs. Never disappointed. read more

I'm going to start with the good. Food was delicious! I was hungry and it hit the spot. There was more than enough and I had leftovers for dinner A++ Now for the bad ‍. The cashier was polite and welcoming. I placed my order and literally waited over 20 minutes for food that should already be done (ribs, mac and cheese and greens). Did I mention I was the only one in the restaurant waiting for food? Yep! I had to ask the cashier to check on my food. I was a second away from asking for a refund. A few folks came in to pick up phone orders. I believe that's the way to go. Overall the food was delicious and if I revisit I will be placing my order over the phone. read more

Lefty's Barbecue - Sign inside restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Friendly, helpful staff. Moderate prices, .Chicken, ribs combo platter with tasty sides good value. Chicken exceptional, ribs very meaty but reheated too many times. read more

I had seen Lefty's as I drove by several times and was very curious to visit. I finally got the opportunity and it was a bit of a letdown. To start, there were limited options of food, so that was a bad start. As I'm ordering I also realized that there are no sales of beer (or alcohol) due to licensing issues, which further let me down.. To top it off, as I'm placing my order at the register, a lady comes from the back and starts screaming for pickup orders to be received. It was wild. I had to stop trying to order because the woman would scream so loudly that we couldn't communicate with the gentleman helping. Speaking of which, the young man helping us was very nice and polite and even apologized for that weird yelling service they have going on. The food was just OK so we ate, took none of the leftovers, and that was that. But to top it off, the street is eternally blocked by people picking their food. It's just simply a hassle not worth having. read more