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    4.2 (270 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Mac Cheese (1/2 LB)
    Tammy J.C. D.

    I really wish we could do half stars, I would give this place a 3.5. It wasn't bad it just wasn't what we expected based on the hype. I got brisket and whole some love the fat, I do not and I sadly got a lot which led me to my overall rating of 3 vs 4. The Mac and cheese was unique, definitely creamy, but a bit too unique for what I expected from a bbq joint. Cornbread was pretty basic. This place is a small pick up joint situated in an industrial area, with a picnic table outside and 2 chairs inside to wait for your order. We ordered on site and waited, it took maybe 15 mins which wasn't bad.

    Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw
    Kelly D.

    We've heard so many recommendations posted on Facebook, we made the stop this afternoon to check them out, unfortunately the dining room was closed due to a private event starting a few hours later, but the bar side was open for service. We made it in time luckily. OMG, what a good BBQ sandwich. I reserve my judgements based on the establishments Pulled Pork BBQ and this was DELICIOUS, LEAN, Tender and Tasty!! I asked for added sauce on the side as you neve know but really didn't need much extra than the initial drizzle, the meat was THAT juicy and flavorful. And you get enough coleslaw on the side to put on the sandwich as well as eating with the sandwich. This is also one of the few BBQ establishments I've found with pulled chicken sandwich offered and found the chicken to be very juicy, tender and delicious. I also ordered the cornbread to go so I could try theirs as cornbread is one of my favorite things. I'm very particular and already have a local place that sets the bar pretty high for the best cornbread. Mackie's doesn't pass the benchmark, slightly dry without being overly crumbly, still holds together and it was tasty. Small portion but no corn pieces found in the mix. The place was clean and all staff was VERY friendly, accommodating and answered all our questions. We definitely will be back.

    3.22.24
    Carroll N.

    3.22.24 I had read great reviews of this establishment so was excited to give it a try. I came with a friend on a Friday evening. There are a few narrow parking spaces in the front and an unpaved lot to the side. Upon entering, there is a bar to the left, a pickup counter in the center, and dining area to the right. My friend and I sat in the dining area. We found a table and thought a server would come around, but learned that orders are placed at the front. I asked the friendly owner what he recommended. He was helpful in assisting me narrow down my sides. I ordered a combo of 1/2 rack of baby back ribs and baked beans to go for my hubby and 3/4 pulled pork with mac/crabmeat and cornbread for my sides. I also ordered their homemade lemonade. My friend ordered 1/2 rack of baby back ribs and sliced brisket and selected coleslaw and the potato salad for her sides. The food is brought out to your table and came out less than five minutes later. Record speed! The highlight for me was the lemonade, cornbread, and mac & crabmeat. My pulled pork was dry and bland. I added sauce which helped. My friend was not happy with her meal with the exception of the coleslaw. She said the ribs were dry and the brisket was saucy. My hubby said the ribs were dry, but the beans were good. Cups, water, containers, and condiments are self-serve. There are two unisex restrooms. Overall I loved the friendly staff. They came around to clear tables. Sides and lemonade were delicious, however, the barbecue itself was lacking oomph.

    Pulled Chicken (1/2 LB) $13.95
    Xavier I.

    Thursday 3/28/2024 This a takeout only spot that specializes in bbq. The customer service was solid. I was able to get a free pulled pork sandwich with the yelp check in coupon offer by spending $45 or more. I made a pick up order through DoorDash and got pulled chicken (1/2 pound) $13.95, dry rub wings (9 ct) $14.95, sliced brisket (1/2 pound) $16.95, and the pork & Mac (1/2 pound) $11.95. - pulled chicken * this was very underwhelming and not the worth the price at all. * there's nothing special about it: it's just unseasoned chicken with a drizzle of bbq sauce over it. - dry rub wings * got a total of 9 wings and they were decent * personally, I wish it wasn't only flats and that there was an option for bbq sauce to be added. - sliced brisket * Some pieces were a bit chewy & softer than others but overall it was pretty good. - pork & Mac * it was a bit pricey and it definitely could've benefited with addition of more seasoning so you could get more flavor out of it. * I added some bbq sauce to it and the combination takes the flavor & taste to another level. - pulled pork sandwich * probably my favorite item: it was pretty good and it was free (with yelp check in coupon) * the bbq sauce was very good * luckily I got the item for free because the original $15 price tag is crazy. All in all, this is a decent bbq spot that charges some pretty expensive prices with servings that don't quite add up but it is what it is.

    Cornbread
    Ed G.

    I've been frequenting Mackie's since before COVID-19 struck. It feels like ages ago, the food remains consistently amazing. The ribs have incredible flavor and are perfectly sauced, achieving a delightful balance between the meat and the sauce. I'm curious if it's possible to request different sauce flavors? The chicken salad surpassed my expectations, and the cornbread, while a tad dry, was brought back with some butter, likely how it was meant to be enjoyed. The indoor seating area is wonderful. While I couldn't dine in today, I'm looking forward to staying longer. The ample space and separate full bar area are great. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Cam Mackie, learning about post-COVID changes, business plans, and exciting new menu items. I'm eager to come back to try out the new items.

    Cocktail menu
    Carolina B.

    First let me say this place was amazing food wise. I tried them when they were at airpark and did catering. I felt their prices are now more reasonable at the restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant it felt a bit disorganized. Let me start with why they lost 1 star. I hope this helps them to improve in the future. Just don't change anything about the menu or food! Went for 1pm lunch experience on a Sunday. There are several entry ways. Bar, restaurant and I think possibly thru the back (not sure). Not sure about the back since I didn't check myself. But I did see folks coming from that direction. Needles to say no hostess in any of the entrances. No directions of how this establishment works. Walked in thru the bar, and no one was working behind the bar. The bar itself was empty but there are several single and family size tables in that room that are severed by the bartender. Of course I learned this after the fact. All tables were full. Since we didn't see anyone at the bar we went into the restaurant. There was a really long line to order and all the tables were full in the restaurant as well. No workers in sight other than the young kid behind the registered. Swamped taking orders from the line. I felt bad for him. They should have two registers. But because there was no one around to give us directions. I also didn't want to stand on a really long line to be turned away. I asked him if we order there? He said yes but there are no tables and there is a bit of a wait. He also told me he is swamped which was obvious and it was reason I hated to bother him. I felt he should have told me to go check in the bar. That there is more seating there. Because I then walked back to the bar area. Which is a different room and not visible from the restaurant portion. I now did see a bartender behind the bar. There was already two people sitting there in about 8-10 stool bar area. I asked the bartender if we could order food there too and she said absolutely. So got off the restaurant line and went to eat at the bar instead. Had someone been available to explain this from the getgo. Would have been smoother. Or the kid taking orders mentioned it too. Would have helped a great deal. Now on to the food. Once we got past the seating difficulties. Ordered the combo of two meats. Got the brisket and pulled pork, with two sides :mac & cheese and beans. Plus a side of the crinkle fries. So when I pulled up to the restaurant as I walked to the front door I smelled fries not BBQ. Which is the reason I made sure I ordered the fries. Also got the Buffalo wings. Everything we got was amazing! It was enough for two and even took leftovers home. The sauces of all the meats were delicious. I want to go back and try the ribs next time. I also asked them if they sell their sauces. I would have really loved to take the Buffalo sauce home. It was so delish! They don't sell it. But took the million dollar sauce. It was in a smaller container than their other bbq sauce with a different name. But the bartender told me they had different names but the sauce was essentially the same thing. That was confusing?! Why name them two different things then? From afar the large container the sauce looked darker than the one I bought. That didn't make sense. I fell the wings give "full on" a run for best wings in Montgomery County. Although full on does fried and these are smoked. Still they were amazing!!! Will be back for many more times to come! Can't wait! I ordered I think it was called a Texas burro which was essentially a Moscow mule by a different name. Not sure why give it a different name? Thanks for the great food experience. Can't wait to go back for more! Parking was packed. Depending on when you go it will be loud I imagine. Because there were lots of kids when I was there. So it is kid friendly. But if you get annoyed by parents yelling at their kids for being abnoxious, and kids yelling too, def not your kind of place. If you are looking for a quiet dinner date night kind of place. Happy hour is available.

    Ribs and Brisket combo
    Amy S.

    This was our first visit here. On this visit, they were understaffed, so it took a little long to order. You order at the counter, and food will be brought out to your table. The gentleman was very apologetic regarding the service. Onto the food, we started with 6 bandito jalapeños. It was spicy but good flavors. For Entree, we got the ribs and brisket combo with coleslaw and mac/cheese. The ribs were falling off the bone, and the brisket was very tender. Both were winners. Coleslaw was fine, but I think it may have contained mustard, which I do not like. Mac and cheese - wasn't a fan. However, friends we were with loved the mac and cheese. Our friends loved what they got- combo entree and brisket sandwich. Overall, it was a good experience and enjoyed the food. If I could recommend one thing, it would be a better ordering process.

    Pulled pork sandwich with a side of potato salad
    Jo M.

    This is more 3.5 for now. Ordered delivery through the website which gets delivered by DoorDash. This location is carryout and catering at an industrial section off Shady Grove Road. For dine-in, they have locations in Olney and Frederick. Got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of potato salad and cornbread. The pork was tender. I like their barbecue sauce. A good mix of tangy, smokey and sweet. Potato salad was good. Cornbread was tasty. Sweet, a little crumbly. Great with a bit of butter. Ordered the Mac and cheese as an extra side dish. It's creamy and peppery. Would've been better if it had more cheese. Would order again but add more cheese to it. Also got the crab dip that is served with toasted bread. It's just OK. Crab meat wasn't as fresh in smell or taste. I think when you're a Maryland restaurant, you really should know how to do crab better. Will have to try other things on the menu. I don't eat beef so I'll have to try the chicken and ribs. Will be sure to update!

    Pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese, and cole slaw
    Jeneane B.

    Hands down best barbecue in the area - quite possibly the best brisket went ever had. I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of cole slaw (which I promptly pulled atop the sandwich). Pork was sweet and smoky, but not too smoky, and the coke slaw was perfectly sauced (not too wet or dry). Hubs had 2 meat of pulled pork and brisket with a side of crinkle fries (and he let me try a little of everything). I have had a lot of brisket in my day, but this might be the best I've ever had. It was juicy, flavorful, and not too much fat. The fries were also some of the best...(crinkles are my favorite!).

    Happy wife (L) with Noosh Mackie (R). Quantity was large, so we ate half the food served. Half rack ribs, 3/4 lb porkl
    Francis P.

    We keep a private list of preferred restaurants in our area. These are our 'go to" when not preparing meals at home. Our criteria are: (1) reliably good food' (2) professional, yet friendly service, and; (3) a safe welcoming environment. It is the list we trust to share with family, friends and business contacts in the area when asked "What's a good place to eat?" After lunch today, Mackie's is on our list. In fact it bumped another BBQ restaurant off! Pulled pork, ribs, corn bread, cole slaw and a complimentary baked bean sample - were top notch. Arnold Palmer's with sippy cup lids were a good complement. We found the meat portions generous and took about half home. No room for dessert - sigh. FYI - Claiming to have the "best BBQ" can be a divisive issue. Don/'t take the bait. Our advice is to trust what Mackie's serves. If Mackie's southern style is not your favorite, at least you can be assured you experienced a good one. We really liked condiments, extra napkins, water, take away boxes and extra utensils as self-service available. Easy peasy. Restrooms were clean and one was accessible. It's obvious the Mackie's invested in the facility for the long term. It's updated and clean. Cameron Mackie greeted us at the door and expertly guided us to the best menu selections based on our desires. His advice saved us some $! Noosh Mackie (see photo) checked on us often enough and made us feel at home. Yes, the food was superior, yet it was the Mackie's personal attention that made our experience extra special. A third Mackie, I believe, held the door for me upon entry. We did not talk much, but he certainly made a positive initial impression. Wow! Who else does this? We did not see alcoholic beverages on the menu- that is good for us. Mackie's BBQ is a family friendly place we'll return to and recommend with no reservations. (Pun not intended). Only issue.......... We are not a fan of prepaying meal charges. It's impossible to tip accurately. At other restaurants with this system, we prepay for the meal and then offer cash for tip after. We were not prepared with cash but will be next time. Total price was about $50.

    Jennifer F.

    I had been craving BBQ for a few weeks and convinced my husband to try out Mackie's. They recently opened this location, so I was excited to check it out. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted and given information about their opening, along with what their popular items were, and what items they were out of. There are two entrances....one takes you to the bar room, where they have a bar, small tables, and T.Vs.; perfect spot to have a beer, BBQ, and watch football. Hubs and I went inside and decided to sit in the dining area. They had plenty of tables available when we went, which was Sunday afternoon. I was bummed that they ran out of fries, but I knew exactly what I wanted.....a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. Hubs opted for the ribs with mac n cheese and corn bread. Food didn't take long and came out nice and hot. The sandwich tasted great, but I personally prefer a bit more BBQ sauce on mine. I could've asked for some on the side. The coleslaw was perfect. My husband enjoyed the ribs, but I think they were a bit too fatty for his liking. Other than that, the sauce was good, and meat fell right off the bone. The mac-n-cheese was cheesy and good, but needed a bit more salt. The cornbread was good too. Service was great. We were checked on a few times and asked about their food and feedback. Overall, good local BBQ spot that we plan to visit again. Must try for those in the area!

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    Mackie's is the best BBQ around. The pulled pork and the mac and cheese there are tremendous. The cheesecake there is also very good.

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    The food was great and the service was awesome! Went for lunch and it wasn't too busy. Very cozy spot with delicious food

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    Hard to find, but worth it. Generous portions and great ribs. Wish I had tried the hot BBQ sauce, the mild had plenty of flavor.

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    Ribs so dry I had to drink barbecue sauce to swallow them down? Let's do better with the ribs!

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    Take out order of ribs, brisket, coleslaw, and potato salad. Meats are tender and tasty, but everything is too sweet. More smoke, please!

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    Terrible food. Dry ribs. Ambiance is also terrible. Cole slaw was good. Nothing ever seems to make it in that location. Would not recommend

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    Ask the Community - Mackie’s Barbecue

    Does this business really use styrofoam containers for take out? Aren't these banned in MoCo?

    Hello! Hope all is well. Throughout all of our locations we use recyclable containers. We will only go into our storage unit and use styrofoam (purchased before the ban) ***only if necessary***. We typically only use our styrofoam containers for… Read more

    Can locations that are closed be noted in the main information? I have gone to several out of business locations based on the lack of this info on Yelp.

    Hello! Hope all is well. We are not closed, our Gaithersburg location is mainly a commercial kitchen in which we do catering out of (with a limited menu for takeout and delivery) - On the off chance that you visited and the door was locked, that… Read more

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    I love this place. Today was the first time I tried Kanpai and it did not disappoint. I have been…read morelooking for another Korean Hot Pot and BBQ restaurant and one of my friends recommended Kanpai. The food was delicious. I ordered the salmon, garlic seasoned brisket and chicken with rice. All of the meat were well seasoned and cooked to my perfection. The rice was cooked a little hard. But overall, it was great. The service was impeccable. The hostess was very friendly and sat me as soon as I walked in. The waitress was very nice, knowledgeable and attentive. She made sure that all my needs were met. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing. You can tell they take pride in presentation. Unlike some other Korean BBQ restaurants..the restaurant was very clean. It was a great experience! If you are looking for great Korean BBQ and Hot Pot I recommend checking this place out. I will be back soon. Cheers!

    My daughter took me here today for Mother's day! I feel so spoiled!…read more The place is huge beautifully decorated and plenty of space. Kevin was our server he was very good, accommodating and always asking us how we are. And how's everything? Kelly was also very helpful, she was able to assist us as well. She has a very pleasing personality. We felt very welcomed. Now for the food. It was good but i wished it had more collection when it comes to types of meats. But i get that they have a buffet going on as well so there are many many choices. I loved the soft shell crab and snow crab legs. Desserts were plentiful as well.

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    George's Hot pot & bbq - Udon Sliced Beef Bulgogi

    George's Hot pot & bbq

    4.4(169 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Versatile Chinese restaurant living up to its name. They have tables set aside for barbecue…read more(complete with ceramic table grills and over head ventilation). If not in the mood for it there is a hot pot menu (with table side burners for individual pots with broth that one cooks protein and veggies in). They also have a classic Chinese food menu one orders à la carte, where the dishes are made to order in the staff kitchen. One of the signature dishes is their Peking Duck. We didn't get the Duck, hotpot or bbq this time. Got 3 different entrees: jumbo salt shrimp, fried bean curd with vegetables and spicy chili fish filet. The fish had plenty of chili oil, dried chili, Napa cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, bean thread noodles and scallions accompanying. Was flavorful and numbing. The tofu dish was a solid vegetarian source, with fried soy braised tofu triangles, broccoli, mushrooms s, cabbage and carrots. The best dish is their shrimp. Large prawns with the shells on were fried in salt, pepper and chili powder. The shells were crispy and edible and absorbed the flavoring well. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and succulent. Great place, will need to try other dishes.

    The duck was pretty good. Hot pot, although not AYCE was…read moredecent. This avoid overeating. The spicy fish was very good. The staff/owners were helpful and super nice. A casual atmosphere. Quite a bit of parking shared with Giant supermarket.

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    George's Hot pot & bbq - Spicy Chili Fish Fillet and Pork Bulgogi (3.14.25)

    Spicy Chili Fish Fillet and Pork Bulgogi (3.14.25)

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    bb.q Chicken Rockville

    bb.q Chicken Rockville

    4.1(245 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    The fried chicken is really good! We got honey garlic and the original. They were delicious! Don't…read moreforget the radish-- it makes each bite flavorful and fresh. I would definitely go again if I'm craving Korean fried chicken :) Love the Korean music playing in the restaurant. It's a nice, chill, yet fun vibe.

    The chicken is great. Don't get me wrong.,…read more (something to take note of before reading this boneless wings cost less than the bone-in wings and you get much more meat from them then you do on the bone-in wings) I got the -wings of fire -cheesling wings (ordered boneless the lady taking the order put in regular) -cheesling fries The wings of fire don't come in boneless for some reason. This is a downside, but they are very good one of my favorite things of them is that they have the perfect amount of spice to get me out of my comfort zone, but not be torture me.(I have an above average spice tolerance.) Cheesling wings. I normally love these things, but I normally get them in boneless. I asked for them boneless to the person taking orders. I got home and realized I hadn't gotten boneless (also bone in wings cost a dollar more. Yes, I was charged for bone-in wings. I looked at the receipt.) Cheesling fries. These were ok, but I don't think the cheese powder added much (it was very sweet. Almost gross but bearable) to them next time. I'll probably just get the regular fries. I will continue to eat from here. But I will be contacting the store tomorrow about my wings not being boneless. The ambience was OK multiple televisions playing multiple different programs and a nice looking bar. Another problem was that Maps app says that this place is open till nine but my friends and I got there at 8:30 and the person working upfront said that we have to order takeout and they don't serve food in front past eight

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    Chadol Korean BBQ

    Chadol Korean BBQ

    4.5(434 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$
    Casual dining
    Large group friendly

    Went to Chadol Korean BBQ and had a great experience. The food was fire--meat was fresh, especially…read morethe brisket and spicy pork, and the banchan kept coming. But shoutout to our server Khaul--he really made the experience. Super attentive, quick with everything, and just had good energy the whole time. Didn't have to ask for anything twice. 10/10, definitely coming back.

    We've been coming to this AYCE kbbq spot for a while now and it's already a favorite, but I had to…read morewrite a review after being served by Andrew twice. Andrew is genuinely one of the best servers I've had anywhere. Super professional without feeling stiff, really easy to talk to, and just completely on top of everything. He managed the grill perfectly the whole time, paced the meat so nothing felt rushed or slow, and kept the heat just right without us ever having to ask. Our table never sat empty either. Banchan refills came out fast, drinks stayed full, and everything just flowed. What stood out the most was how seamless the entire experience felt. You don't realize how much that matters until you have someone who does it this well. It made the whole meal way more enjoyable. On top of that, the food here is already great and for $45 AYCE it's honestly a steal. But having Andrew take care of us twice now is what really made me want to leave this review. If you come here, definitely ask for Andrew if you can. He elevates the whole experience.

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    Gyuzo Japanese BBQ - Eel Avocado Roll

    Gyuzo Japanese BBQ

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    I recently came here on a Sunday evening with my family to celebrate Mother's Day. We had a large…read moreparty of 6 adults and 4 children so we called and made reservations ahead of time. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant is located in the main shop area of Rockville Town Square. There is plenty of parking available with nearby garages and street parking. We decided to do the AYCE Classic Set, there is a 90 minute limit and you are handed an iPad to order your selections. There is a limit of items that you can add... if I recall it was 10-15ish? Then once you submit an order you have a 5 minute limit before you can order your next batch of items. We ordered so many items, some of our favorites outside of the BBQ meats were: - Spicy Tuna Tartare - Shishito Peppers - Garlic Cucumber - Kuro Squid Noodle The meats were all high quality with generous portions. The time limit and wait times between orders were reasonable, we all left super full with time to spare. My two toddlers ate for free, I do not recall the cutoff age, but they are 1 and 3 if that gives some perspective. The food was excellent and the service matched. Our server David was very attentive, checking on us multiple times to clear plates and see if we needed anything. The table space has limited space due to the grill in the middle, but he was on top of making sure we were comfortable and taken care of. I really appreciated the extra time he took with actual plate placement, nothing hot close to the toddlers and even calling out when placing a hot item down to make sure hands and arms were clear. Delicious food, great service and perfect for families or large groups, I will definitely be coming back in the future :)

    This place is fire and I want to go back so bad already I haven't stopped thinking about my food. I…read morecame here for a family lunch to celebrate a graduation. We did the lunch special and I ordered the hangar steak bento box with curry rice, garlic cucumber, chicken karrage and more. 10/10!!!!!! They actually cooked the steak for me in the back because we were in a bit of a rush. And the food was delicious, I'm obsessed. I also think it's a good amount of food for $18 with the lunch special. Service was great. Our servers were great and incredibly attentive. The restaurant is cozy yet romantic. I am definitely coming back to try their dinner or happy hour menu.

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