We were headed to Jug Bay for an evening event with county parks and recs. GPS said want a shorter way? Sure. Except we bypassed every food place possible. This was literally the only place around. We were hungry. It's a hole in the wall little strip of shops on the service road. But you walk in and it's clean and bright and smells like fried chicken and BBq. A steady flow of people coming in. My only regret is not getting the cobbler. So what did we get? I got tenders and fries and both were fresh. Loved the wedge fries. Kiddo got pulled pork sandwich which he loved. Hubby got 3 piece fried chicken and wedges. Chicken was fresh out the fryer. Delicious. Also got a side of Mac and cheese. Cheesy goodness. I want more! Rest of the menu offerings were legit too. Good portion sizes and prices. So if you are randomly in the area...go here. read more

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The 1/2 slab of wet short ribs were sooo good. I wish I had know about them sooner. Really delicious like traditional short ribs are. The sauce is a perfect blend of sweet-n-spicy, nice zip. read more

Outstanding ribs and service. Rib sandwich was meaty, smoky and the NC sauce added a nice bite of vinegary goodness. Accompanying coleslaw was very good. They also have pulled pork and chicken, I ordered a chicken dinner for later. Service was quick and very friendly, employees enjoy talking about bbq. Definitely will repeat. read more

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I hate to talk bad about food but this was terrible. The ribs was ok but greasy, the potato salad had no flavor. The baked beans was the weirdest mixture I ever had. I've eat BBQ all over the country, and this was the worse I have ever had. No garlic bread no sausage no sliced brisket. they gave me BBQ sauce that looked like melted butter I'm from Louisiana we have BBQ sauce not yellow melted butter looking stuff. I guess I'm spoiled with Texas and Louisiana. BBQ. and other food. pic of yellow BBQ sauce below read more

Porkey's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lothian, Maryland

Nothing beats Commanders opening season plus the BEST BBQ in Southern Maryland. If you haven't been to Porkey's......you're missing out. read more

Porkey's BBQ - Brisket, Pulled Pork BBQ, Slab of ribs, Cole Slaw, Mac & Cheese and the best darn cornbread you will EVER have - Barbeque Near Me - Lothian, Maryland

I was a little disappointed in the selection here, but I don't think everything is on display. A lot of the food was precooked and under the heat lamp, so it looked dried out. We opted for pulled pork and a chicken breast. The pulled pork is good. Has a little tiny spice to it. The skin on the chicken was ok, but the meat lacked flavor. Overall, it was ok, but I don't know if I would return. read more

Porkey's BBQ - Food area - Barbeque Near Me - Lothian, Maryland

The pulled pork here is trash. The texture is extra mushy, there is no smoke flavor and no color to the meat. Smoked meat has a natural pink color. This stuff looks white when it comes yo you. There also is no hint of dry rub being used. The bark that normally assist with adding the flavor is non-existing. You can find much better BBQ without looking very hard. Keep driving past this one even If your hungry. read more

I love there chicken. But, if you don't get there close to 5 pm, chicken is very dryed out from sitting under the lights. They have very good food usually. They close too early also. 7pm. Way to early especially now that summer is here... read more

This was very good food. I loved the barbecue and it came with a side of vinegar and cole slaw. The bun was beautiful! The fried chicken was also really good, and the potato wedges were uniquely good. It was also super cheap: large bbq sandwich, 2 pc chicken w wedges and a drink and roll, all for $19. read more

Nice find in my area. Chicken was fresh and good. Worth looking into. Next ribs and sides!!

Food here was great! We ordered the 10 oz NC pulled pork platter with collard greens and mac n cheese which were all very tasty. I would definitely recommend the NC pulled pork and we absolutely loved the sweet BBQ sauce. We also ordered a 1/2 slab of ribs, and they were just okay. Also, please note that there is no indoor dining so be prepared to take your food home or find a place to eat. read more

The food was sooooo good!! The service was so quick as well. The Mac and cheese and THE BRISKET was the best ever. The kids really enjoyed their chicken tenders. Great place! read more

I really like fried chicken and am always disappointed when a restaurant, food truck, or whatever claims to have good fried chicken. So, I've been stuck with either Popeye's or 'the Colonel'. BUT, I tried Porkey's yesterday and all I can say is, "good bird!". I tried breasts and wings. They were all nice and crispy with herbs and spices a little like KFC but better. The breast was big and juicy with plenty of the crust one loves if one is a fried bird junky (like me!). The wings were really crispy but not dry nor chewy. Best bird I have had around here. If you like fried chicken give a try, you won't be sad. If you don't give it a try then you'll be thinking about Porkey's next time you have fried chicken anywhere else ("man, i wonder if that fat guy was right about the fried chicken at Porkey's). My wife had a pulled pork sandwich and was very happy. We had a few sides, just to check out how Porkey's does. Well, the sides really completed my meal -- hush puppies (just the right size), potato salad (i'm guessing made at Porkey's instead of Costco or Sam's), corn nuggets (sweet, crispy, and full of corn), cole slaw (NC vinegar/mustard style and really tasty), and beans (glorious beans! good BBQ flavor with some onion and pork). I am sure we will be back -- especially when the 'bird monster' in my belly starts screaming "feed me!" I almost forgot! The chicken definitely passed the 'next day' test. I had a piece of leftover from the fridge and it was tasty. So, if you are on a hike at the park up the road, then stop here first for picnic supplies. read more

Just stopped by to get lunch after a long hike in the natural reserve nearby and was not disappointed. Thank you yelp for sending me here. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Extremely friendly and great recommendations! We are 30 miles away but will make the trip back. No pictures because we were too hungry to wait, but the bean stew (not sure what the name is) was delicious. So was the peach cobbler, the cole slaw (wished I ordered a bigger size), Mac and cheese and the bbq! Stop by and give them some business read more

The service is not great. It's actually horrible service. They haven't figured out how to queue or be faster. When it was my turned, she called someone else when I stepped up to order. I left and will never go back. read more

How can you not love some smokey, meaty and savory ribs on a spring day? After a nice walk around the local park, we popped in to grab lunch. Staring you smack in the (masked) face when you walk in is a display case overflowing with racks of ribs!!! There was no changing my mind at that point. Dry rub style and served with your choice of sauce, the "sandwich" is more like chopped ribs, on the bone, served between buns. It felt like a half rack was stacked into my sandwich, which came with house slaw and a drink (I opted for the sweet tea....obvi)! The ribs were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I went with the Kansas City style vinager and red pepper flakes sauce which helped balance the fatty and meaty flavor of the meat. My friends got some fried chicken which they said was delicious! The service was fast and friendly, they'll bring your order out to you for those who want to minimize their time indoors. And somehow you knew they were giving you that Southern Maryland smile behind the mask, even though you couldn't see it. What a treat! read more

Porkey's BBQ - Rib meat sandwich sweet tea and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Lothian, Maryland

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I am in Maryland for work and found Porky's through yelp and thank God!! So far have had the brisket, fried chicken and pulled pork, all of which have been phenomenal!!! The green beans are also fire!!!! The food is great but the service is also exceptional. Extremely friendly and make you feel like you have known them for years!! Feel like family!!! A definite must if you are in the area!!! read more

Excellent food and service. The ribs are well-seasoned and tender. The fried chicken is tasty and not overly breaded. The beef brisket is melt in your mouth. The peach cobbler is a family favorite. You can tell that this take-out restaurant is focused on quality and consistency, and the owner takes the time to get to know the customers, which makes for an experience to look forward to with every visit. read more

Absolutely the best ribs and sauce I've ever had. everything is vinegar based. Perfectly tender ribs and the baked beans are out of this world! Great chicken too! Yummy read more

Love this place! It's my go to when having backyard parties and cook outs! The food is always so good and the service is great!

We stopped here after a hike in Jug Bay preserve nearby. The owner was there and helped us with the menu. She was super friendly and rightfully proud of her food. The food far exceeded my expectations! I am a southerner by birth and VERY PICKY about barbecue and fried chicken, so I never expect to be totally happy when I stop at a place like this. It was really hard to decide what to get, it all looked so good. We chose the 2-piece fried chicken platter, the brisket sandwich. and a couple pork ribs. The chicken was perfect! The skin was crisp, and the flesh was juicy. The fried potato wedges that came with it were delicious too. The brisket sandwich was epic!!! That brisket is to die for! If she offers brisket the day you go, you MUST order it. It was fatty (it's supposed to be!) and moist, with burned edges and good barbecue sauce to go on it. I didn't have room for the coleslaw but it looks good, and I bet it is, considering how good the rest of the food is! The ribs are tender and super flavorful. It tastes like they had a dry rub on them, in addition to very delicious wet sauce. We couldn't finish all the food, so we saved some for later. My husband said, "I bet you're going to want to hike at Jug Bay again," and I said, "You bet I will if we get to eat here again!" read more

These folks do it right! Fried chicken is out of this world, and the only way you could possibly top their barbecue would be to stay up all night smoking your pig for 13 hours or more! Do your tastebuds a favor and stop in to try some of their delicious food. read more

Ribs are dry and Fatty! Wedges were cold, and chicken strips are breaded frozen with no chicken pour quality! Very disappointing! I've smoked better in my own Traeger smoker! read more

The ribs were just OK, the sides were horrible. We discarded all the food. Waste of money. Will never go back.

First visit - owner made us feel like family! There isn't anything here that isn't great. The pork barbecue is as good as it gets. Just one sample and we added the brisket to our Thanksgiving menu. Going to try the fried chicken soon. Highly recommend this hidden gem! Donny D. read more

Randomly came across this restaurant. Plain and simple some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The fried chicken is incredible. Ribs are fantastic. The corn bread & potato wedges are awesome. Do not miss this place. Will be back when we come up again. read more

Found this place by chance out on a Sunday drive. The service was quick, the staff is really nice and the food was VERY tasty! The brisket was juicy and tender; the ribs both the wet and dry rub was sooo good! The potato wedges were fresh! The Mac and Cheese was not baked long enough for me but had good flavor. Try it you'll like this place for a good bbq fix! read more

Food is good. Customer service is also good! All the years I've gone there I just started getting their ribs...delicious!

Incredible food exceptional food and a place that I will visit again and again. This is a small and incredible customer friendly place to pick up a meal. The Cole slaw and ribs are the best that I've ever had. read more

I live only a few miles away and can't believe I have not been there yet. We are hosting a company picnic at our house and discovered this place. We tried a little bit of everything to see if it was any good. It greatly surpassed our expectations. Everything we had was great. The fried chicken and ribs were some of the best I've ever had. The place was spic and span clean, and the people were extremely friendly. Will definitely go back often. read more

This fried chicken is better than Royal Farms! Yeah, you heard me right! And wow this peach, blueberry cobbler is a piece of heaven in my life. The wife surprised me with dinner from here tonight and I think I'm gonna marry her again now. Thanks for an outstanding dinner for a price I can live with. Much love! read more

Big portions. Tender and flavorful meat- ribs, pulled pork and chicken! Excellent sides. Quick counter service was perfect as we were passing through on our way to enjoy this take out at a local park. This place is a gem. Get your BBQ here! read more

Corn nuggets, ribs, pulled pork sandwiches are all on point every single time. Corn nuggets well done are the best side item I've had at a carry out restaurant. This place is worth a visit for sure read more

The pulled pork sandwich is outstanding, either with the spicy or sweet sauce. Good amount of meat. Coleslaw is conifer/mustard based, rather than the creamy sauce. Wedges were a little soggy, but good tasting. Hush puppies are the bomb. read more

Good quality, friendly service and they explained how they cook their food. No place to eat on site tho. Food was great!

Stopped by late Friday afternoon to pick up food for dinner. Their phone-in takeout business was rocking. Pulled pork was delicious as was the rib sandwich and cole slaw. I stop by the local Tractor Supply every week or two and from now on I'll be picking up food to go. My only advice is to phone your order in ahead of time. read more

Selective service, 2nd to order and waited while watching multiple families order and leave before us. Owner said they called in but there were only two tickets up when I arrived. read more

This is definitely the place to go for good, fresh bbq! The fried chicken was crispy & the pork was tender & went along great with the sauces they have to offer. The spicy nc was our favorite. This place is definitely worth the drive! read more

Absolutely amazing food all around! I haven't had one thing that I didn't like. If you get a chance to try the cobbler, DO! I eat here almost once a week and would recommend it to anyone. read more

My coworkers and I had lunch from there on Tuesday consisting of Ribs, Fried Chicken and pulled pork. All were awesome. The NC sauce makes a great addition. Food was so good I ordered more for a Friday night get together but added the wings. Did not disappoint. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Southern Maryland. Highly recommend. read more