This spot hands down has the best ribs I've ever tasted. I love a good well done, but not over done rib. And Rcs has the best. And to add to it, their sides AND their fish is great too. AND it's for a reasonable price. Do yourself a favor and try them out. This is my go to if I don't feel like cooking and want something I know I'll like. read more

Passed this place and decided to give it a try. 2 whiting platters...potato salad, green beans, onion rings, greens, sweet potato soufflé and mac and cheese.... The fish was seasoned well...pieces were small....as for the sides, we were really disappointed. My string beans and potato salad FLAVORLESS...my husband's greens and onion rings FLAVORLESS as well. The mac and cheese was OK...and the sweet potato soufflé was more like a dessert lol. Welp! We can check this off our list! Definitely should've read the reviews before stopping here. Happy Yelping! read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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I've come here quite a few times before writing this review. After church, during the last few weeks of my pregnancy I was craving fried chicken so often this was almost a weekly thing for me. I discovered that they salt brine their chicken. They say it's 4 pieces you receive which is true if you cut up the quarter legs visually its 2 pieces. We usually ordered the fried chicken with 2 sides I got kale greens and Mac and cheese. I was not a fan of the kale greens and on a separate occasion I even gave the green beans a shot but I do not like sugar or a sugary taste in my vegetables it reminds me of Gloria's canned greens. The Mac and cheese was a hit or miss. I've only had it once where it was a miss though. My husband's sides were Mac and cheese and potato salad. He said the sides to him were okay. The star of the meal was the chicken. Well season for it to be salt brined My main issue is with the portion sizes for the price. You get a small condiment cup for your side instead of filling up the sides portion that's in the styrofoam plate. Not sure who thought that was a great idea, but I don't think it sits well with me as a consumer. We paid a little over $33 dollars. For 2 fried chicken dinner platters that were supposed to be $12.15 each sides included, but obviously their website prices need to be updated because their fried chicken platters are no longer $12.15. Taxes for two platters does not equal more than $10 dollars at least it should in this area. I choose to support this place because their owner is a retired firefighter and it's nice to support my community. They are pretty upfront about their wait most times when you come it's a 20 min wait whether a lot of people are there or it's just you waiting. They make everything fresh besides the sides. I just wish they answer the phone so people could order over the phone to shorten the wait time. The restaurant gives me country side bbq joint/family picnic vibes. Reminds me of down south living. When I do come back I'd like to try their brisket or their wingers and e see what that taste like read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

I'm new to the area and have been looking for a good rib spot. I've passed this place several times and decided to try them today. The menu is mostly takeout and they do have an outdoor, open eating area to enjoy your food. As for the menu, they have a lot of your typical BBQ joint offerings.....Many options are available from seafood, baked/grilled chicken, liver&onions, sandwiches, to of course BBQ and sides ....and desserts. On this day, I tried the Rib Tips as a first test. You can always tell if a rib joint is going to be legit-- hitting or not, by how well they can cook rib tips due to the small cuts of the meat and need to keep them moist. Also, the rib tips needs to have the right meat to fat ratio on the bones in order to cook them right and for them to be juicy and tender. Only the skilled BBQ Masters know how to pull this off and you will know by first bite. For starters, you order from an obscure window, where you can barely see inside or even see who you are even talking to. Next, after placing the order, this is the part that actually gets a deduction of stars for me which is the wait time. For just a simple order of rib tips only, I waited over 20 minutes! There were others that were waiting just as long and I can tell by the looks on their faces the they were not happy about it. lol Finally, my order was called. I dug in immediately at one of the outside tables because I was starving and I must say I wasn't that impressed. The Rib Tips were just okay....nothing to rave about. They were a bit on the chewy side and overcooked. Also, although the smoke ring on the meat was evident....it was lacking flavor. It came with bbq sauce on the side which helped make it somewhat appetizing. On a positive note, they served healthy portions of the meat....no complaints there. Perhaps I will try this place one more time as to maybe I came on bad day (Friday afternoon around 3pm)....which is still not an excuse for lackluster food. Also not sure about the timing of when you need to come here, but I will say it gets crowded really fast, which is probably even worse on the weekends. Just be prepared to wait. In all, I will give this place 3 1/2 stars at best. Hopefully this sentiment will change, maybe on the next visit. And that's a strong "maybe!" My quest for a solid Rib & Soulfood joint continues. :) read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Rib Tips! - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Plenty of parking, I drove past this place many times and finally stopped. After you park it's a walk up window to order. After you place your order you can go back to your car they bring your food to the car( double thumbs up on that. I ordered a rib sandwich and let me tell you the ribs were very good I would absolutely go back and try more of the menu read more

This quaint lil place is always jumping so we were expecting great things. *Sigh* The food was decent but NOTHING about our first visit today inspired us to want to come back. The lady bringing out the orders was clearly a hard working, super dedicated employee. She gave great customer service. So many other reviewers have already complained about the size of the sides but, in all honesty, this is actually the correct portion we should be eating anyways. I get it tho' ... if you're spending $15 (and MORE) for an entree, your plate should represent that. (FYI: Our bill was almost $90 and nobody finished their food.) We have no complaints about the meat portions in any of our catfish, fried chicken, ribs and brisket dinner orders. The brisket was tender but a little too tart/vinegary; the ribs, chicken and catfish were ok but we get better, for less, at other local restaurants. Our sides were also a little sketchy. The backyard beans were ok, the kale greens and potato salad were too tart/vinegary; the sweet potato soufflé had too much cinnamon and citrus flavor, and the mac n cheese was not savory at all. We were served within the 20-25 minute time frame they quoted but WHYYY is there such a lengthy wait for carryout? Then, to add insult to injury, they forgot our desserts (which, btw, were also NOT worth the price we paid). It has taken us wayyy too long to come visit RC's and I feel sooo bad saying this, but we really weren't missing anything. I still recommend visiting them to formulate and share your own opinion. #supportblackbusiness #neighborhoodeats read more

Holy shit....5 starts isn't nearly enough. I got the rib tips, pork belly bites and pulled pork sandwich. All were f@#$ing stellar. Reggie was super cool, oo. Will definitely be going back read more

My first time visiting here over the weekend and was a little disappointed. We ordered a rack of ribs, brisket, half smoke, croaker and Mac &Cheese. The brisket was old they had to cook that the day or 2 before because it was a little dry and dark. The bark on the brisket was a bit too salty. The croaker was good and had a nice batter and the ribs were good also. I wasn't a fan of the season on the ribs but they were very tender. The Half smoke even seemed old and was just a regular hot dog. Even the Mac was old smh customer service was ok and didn't take long to get our food maybe that's because most of it was old lol the barbecue sauce was questionable read more

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Skip the lemon pound cake, the sides that come with the meal...2 tablespoons, skip the potato salad, the large side is half a cup so be prepared to get multiples. Rib tips...well done. Need to trim pork chops. Don't open until Thursday...yikes. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

I've driven by this place a number of times on my way home from the gym and so one Saturday before the heat hit I pulled in and gave it a shot. I was surprised they offered brisket, a few other bbq locations in fort washington dont, unfortunately. Nevertheless, I was a happy camper that I got to order, and with the brisket I asked for double side of baked beans. I also asked for a spicy bbq and the sauce they gave did not disappoint. I wish they gave more. The small side was barely enough to satisfy my pallet. Following my order, I sat outside on their patio which has a number of picnic tables and music going. It was a beautiful day so I really got to enjoy that moment following the gym where youre hangry and impatient because you waited too long to eat. Once your order number is called you're required to provide your ticket and they hand you the food. I sat down right away and got to eat. The brisket itself was juicy and melted in my mouth. The semi spicy bbq offered a tang and spice at the same time. The beans, were good, but werent blow my socks off great. I didnt finish them but I did crush the brisket. Will return for seconds, thirds and fourths. read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Brisket and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

I stopped by for lunch. This place has lots of customers picking up call in orders. This is the way to go since it takes a while to get your food after the order is placed. After your food is prepared your number is called for pickup. Our food was fresh and hot. I ordered a shrimp basket, fries, hush puppies, and a half n half. My food was good. I and looking forward to returning to try some bbq. read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Shrimp basket - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

When I worked in Camp Springs, I rode by here every day and said I was going to stop in. I never did. Happened to be in the area today and said I was going to check them out. They are very popular, especially on the weekends and this was on a Saturday evening. They are old school. No scannable menus and no waste of paper, the menu is listed on the side of the building for all to see. I had planned to get slabs of ribs but they were sold out(That's how you know it is good). I asked the Young Man taking orders what was good and of course, he said everything. He recommended the rib tips, grilled chicken, Mac and Cheese and Cabbage. Now, wait a minute. Yes I am still So I got ribs tips, grilled chicken, Mac and cheese All amazing! The meat was tender and flavorful and the sides were made by People who know how to throw down in the kitchen. Enough said! Yes it was good and yes I will be back. read more

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Terrible food. Spent $20 on a rib dinner that I couldn't even eat because the ribs were so burned. Called back and manager didn't care, will never return. Over priced and small portions read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Ribs with "sides" which were in tiny salad dressing cups - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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Food tasted fresh and def worth the wait. The rib were juicy, I will def return for the full rib. The bake beans were full of flavor but we will have too talk about that potato salad. That stuff was some garbage. Y'all may have to out source that to someone that knows how to make potato salad. But overall this place is worth it. The customer service was on point and the music was absolutely wonderful. read more

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Rib tips are good and most of the sides as well. I wouldn't go out of my way for this though. The service could be better in person and phone orders. service at the window is kind of slow. I was left holding on for 11 minutes when I attempted to call in a pick up order. They answered the phone, said hold on, then laid the phone down and never picked it back up again. I hung up after 11 minutes of listening to the staff talking right next t the phone. read more

Food took over an hour to be prepared spent $40 for 10 wings and rib tips plus 2 sides and the service could of been way more accommodating after the wait read more

I brought a brisket dinner from here and it was all fat the kale greens were cooked to long. My friend brought a crocker dinner with Lima beens and hush puppies the fish was cooked well but the Lima beens were terrible. i went back to the window to show The cashier my food and he had a attitude and was very unprofessional. tried to support black own business but the quality of the food and the attitude of the help was terrible read more

Don't come here. Cook your own food or go somewhere else. I ordered 2 pulled chicken sandwiches and they tried to give me pork. This is not the first time they messed up. I try to support black owned businesses so I went back to be disappointed again. It's sad I can't go to a local bbq spot. read more

First, if you like pork ribs, the meat falls off the bones. Smoked to perfection. And the service ... I didn't need to leave my car ... food was brought out to me with a smile!! Love it!! read more

I'm a huge supporter of local community businesses, but my experiences, three in total, have been on a steep decline. While the food is good, the customer service and timeliness of the service provided are beyond terrible. From waiting over an hour after the predicted wait time for a simple slab of ribs and regular macaroni and cheese to the nonchalant attitude and clear irritation of the cashier when an updated time frame was requested. The entire experience has made me take this off my preferred spot for barbecue. I expected an apology for the wait but instead I received a "here's the food you purchased. Bye." read more

Have passed this place many times and it always smells so good outside, so I decided to try it. I ordered the brisket dinner with mac and cheese and greens to split with my child. Mu husband also got the pulled chicken. If you want to pick up food quickly, this is not the place. I waited about 25 minutes. Finally got home and was ready to dive in. First impressions, the portions are small! I was expecting more for the money. But, it was definitely tasty. The greens were my favorite. All in all, a decent spot if you are prepared for the wait time and trying to control your portions. read more

Really really really good ribs flavor all throughout no sauce needed and they reheat great in the air fryer or toaster oven

Came here since we pass it everyday now on the way home. Was not expecting it to be as good as it was! I got the shrimp basket which came with fries and hush puppies. It had 10 large shrimp ( I could only eat 5 lol) Then the yams were like my granny made them! The greens were also great. I will definitely be frequenting this location to try different things on the menu. read more

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Recently opened, we decided to give it a try. Hubby wanted fish and of course, I had to try the ribs. Main and side dishes are priced separately. Hubby said the sweet potatoes (w/pecans) and mac & cheese were both good. I tasted the fish and give my seal of approval. Now the ribs, nothing really negative to say, you know I'm particular about my food, these just weren't for me. read more

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I wanted some good smoked chicken I had passed this place a couple of times and decided to give it a try. I called my order in a head and picked it up. The food is amazing lots of good selections. They make ribs, chicken, fried fish and delicious sides. The cake was good too. Oh I also ordered lemonade and that was good as well. It's definitely worthy of trying read more

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No time or order management, they do not communicate how long or if your food will be ready. If you order a slab and people come behind you they'll use yours to make theirs and you have to wait until they cook again. The Mexican girl at the front is rude and does not need to serve people with her attitude read more

Whew!! Now this was GOOD! I ordered the rib dinner with two sides (yams and greens). I had to stop pass my mom's house so I shared it with her since she had never been here either. The ribs were top tier. Both of us agreed that sauce was not needed. The sauce is served on the side and it's good BTW. I called my order in so I cannot speak on the wait time, it was ready when I arrived. The staff was friendly when I picked the order up. The ONLY thing keeping me away from 5 stars is the size of the sides. Like many others have mentioned they are small.. probably half the size you would receive from other similar restaurants. RC's easily won me over as a return customer. I cant wait to try some of the other entrees. read more

I love that it's a black owned business at an intersection with no nearby restaurants other than carry outs a little ways down the road. Once you can wiggle your way into the not-so-smart parking lot, you make your way to the order window. The menu is posted on the side but be prepared for many items to be sold out. I ordered the rib meal which came with 4 bones and 2 sides. I enjoyed the ribs and the delicious BBQ sauce on the side! It's rich and tangy and is just what you want to lick off your fingers. The ribs are pork with a dry rub. They don't "fall off the bone" but they are tender. Bonus points because they gave me 6 bones instead of 5! The cabbage was good too. It was well seasoned and you could see the vibrant colors of the added veggies and seasonings. The yams (not to be confused with the sweet potato casserole) tasted like baby food. I can't put my finger on it...perhaps too much nutmeg, honey(?)...it just wasn't for me. I've ordered it before and didn't enjoy it then. I don't recommend. I think the price is reasonable. My meal was about $15. A win when I don't have to cook and support a business in my community. Cons...the parking isn't optimal. Cars come from each direction at a busy intersection and it's just tight. The order window is a small opening and not very personable. I don't expect it to be formal but a greeting or would be nice. You have to listen for your ticket number to be called so you're likely waiting in your car or near the small deck. I've ordered the larger platters and sides were the same size as the individual meal size. They're not large enough to share but it's satisfying for one person. Lastly, adding this to the "suggestion box"...add a dang bread roll! All soul food should come with SOMEthing! Even if it was a slice of white bread or that corner cut of cornbread. C'mon y'all... :-) read more

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The food was old and burnt the cake was hard I guess they let it sit in the sun because all icing was off the cake. I will never go back

30 minutes for a fish sandwich is crazy . Service was slow af. The food was decent but not worth the wait

I just tore them ribs off the bone before I even left the parking lot!!! I'll be back soon!

Ran into this by accident. Found out it was family owned so I was glad to support. Ribs were great. Asked for collard greens and got kale which was OK. Sweet potatoes OK. Lemonade tea mix awesome. Now my biggest issue I LOVE bacon, so I got pork belly and it was barely chewable and there was nothing thick about it as I was told it was thick cut bacon they were sraps of meat. Very disappointed. They cost about as much as a half slab of ribs for about a handful of meat read more

I really wanted to like this place but there were too many issues. The restaurant is only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and is always packed. They have somewhat small parking lot so you may have difficulty finding a spot. When you pull up you will see and smell the huge smoker which is right next to the covered patio. The patio is decent sized, but only has a few Adirondack chairs on in there and a large Bluetooth speaker pumping music from one of the local R&B stations throughout the parking lot. The food is a bit pricey, but the prices are not hidden, so you can make your own decision. This place is carry out only, so there is no dining in. You place your order through a small window on the side of the house. I ordered a half slab of ribs, with a side of collard greens and potato salad. I was not very impressed. It took about 30 minutes to get my food and that is where things started to go South. First, I was only given a small container of BBQ sauce that only cover about three of my bones. Second, they only have one type of sauce, mild BBQ. I would have liked more of a variety. The ribs were also cold and I did not have a far drive either. The sides were not much better. The greens did not have much flavor outside of the heavy taste of peppers. I have tasted better straight from a can. The potato salad was pretty bland as well. On a positive note, someone in my group got the fish, which they said was real good. However, they were not a fan of the yams. They said that it had a citrus taste, which after I tried it, I agreed. Maybe I caught them on a really bad day, but I probably will not be back to find out. You know that you are off to a bad start when you are asked how the food was and your response is, well, it was not bad. That is how I would describe this food. It was edible, but given the price,how long I had to wait and the many reviews before mine, I expected much more. This restaurant is ok. Nothing to write home about or make a special trip for. read more

Love this place always on point never miss with me. Fish is great Mac and cheese makes me get two.

Alright! Listen up kids and listen GOOD! This is IT! Had a hankering for some bbq today so naturally, I came to see what my Yelpers had to say. This is the second time RC's came up, I committed, called to place my order hopped in the ride and headed to the spot! Nice little drive out of the city to my childhood neighborhood, Clinton MD. So let's get into it, you see the smoke and then the smokers so you know it's real. As I stood in line to pickup my order I heard that they the ribs tips they were previously out of when I called had just come off the grill. When I approached the window, in true fat-girl fashion, I added the tips and cabbage to my previously purchased order of ribs, Mac and greens! As I waited I had the opportunity to chop it up with a few of the other patrons as well as one of the owners. All of the staff is super friendly and the service was great. Call ahead and pack your patience when you arrive, remember fresh food takes time. I appreciate when folks take their time- it definitely show in the taste and the quality of the food. As you wait, you can groove to some great old school music and even purchase cd mixes. There is a wonderful outdoor area that will be quite lovely in the summer. The stars of the show are the tips, the ribs, the Mac and cheese (incredible- I should have gotten more-now I know. The greens are great and so is the cabbage. What I like is that the meat is seasoned to perfection but the sides at not overly seasoned which makes it all pair well. My only disappointment is that I did not get any yams to go with the FIRE MAC AND CHEESE!!!!!!! Anyway- go- support this group of wonderful gentleman. read more

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The food is 5 STARS it's delicious well seasoned well prepared. The customer service needs work .VISIT THIS PLACE ON A DAY when you have time to wait. For starters, the menus prices have changed, so when you look at the menu, you may get to the window to place your order to find your total is different than what you expected. Unfortunately,the price change is on the window, not the menu. One of the items listed on the menu was unavailable 30 minutes after the establishment opened. The replacement offered is close in taste but prepared differently. A concern but not a deal breaker. The very loud gospel music drowns out the otder being placed, or the order beind heard when it's ready. The 15-minute wait I was given when I placed the order turned into more than 30 minutes, I was not hungry as I had left home and was returning home however if you are planning to arrive some place by a certain time visit this business on your way back, or you will be late. We ordered two whole chickens 1 1/2 slab of ribs and a fish platter. We were given 1 fork. The parking lot is one way, but the line is scross the lot so again plan accordingly. read more

I waited well over 45 min for two fried whiting fish combos. Somehow the 'system' skipped my number. GOOD FOOD ALONE ISN'T ENOUGH. Custom Service KING! The food is good. Fair pricing Poor customer service (rating) read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - #61 - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

CASH ONLY Take Out Due to the Corona Virus (COVID19) Pandemic, this review only offers the Take Out/To-Go dinning experience available during Social Distancing. This location sat empty for years, my husband and I always said a nice local food spot would be perfect to service the local community. One day, we drove by and saw a sign on the front of the building. Our prayers had been answered and to make it even better, it was barbeque! After months of waiting, we passed by, saw the sign, and stopped in for what we were hoping would be our new favorite treat meal. We were not disappointed! When you enter the parking lot, the first thing you will see is the smoker going and the pit master at work. Once you park, guests are handed a menu and asked to place their order on the left side of the building at the window. At this time, they only offer Cash payments but hopefully we will see a credit card option soon. Patrons can wait in the grass or in their cars for their food to be ready. Once your order is ready your name is called, you collect your order to enjoy in your vehicle or at home. Because of the size of the building, RC's Ribs & Soul does not offer dine in services. To be honest, they probably never will. RC's Ribs & Soul will most likely always gear their services to outdoor seating and take out options while at this location. Because their opening so closely coincided with the Corona Virus (COVID19) Pandemic, the process of waiting for your order may currently be different than the owner originally intended. Within the last few weeks and months, this once abandoned building has received modifications including a covered and uncovered patio. Based on the locations and design, these patios may be used for guests to enjoy their food items on either of the patios once social distancing is no longer in effect. When we arrived home with our order from RC's Ribs & Soul, we were not disappointed. We ordered a full and a half slab of pork which we were unable to finish due to the size of each rib. They did not skimp on the protein or the bark. The pit master's bark seasoning/blend adds the texture and savory notes one expects from a worthy barbeque place. The excellent balance of spice, smoke, and the light natural sweetness of the sauce will keep your taste buds wanting more even after you're full! While RC's Ribs & Soul does not offer themed dine in seating or a bunch of bells and whistles, they offer what is most important: high quality mouthwatering barbeque for a great price! If you're not opposed to enjoying sunshine or bringing your meal home, RC's Ribs & Soul is a must have for the Clinton, Friendly, Fort Washington area. Just driving by, the scent from the smoker will let you know you're in the right place. read more

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We happened to luck upon this establishment. I loved the vibe! They had what looked like a stage for a band, and across the parking lot a covered deck with a picnic table and Adirondack chairs with soulful blues coming out the speakers. Not too far in the distance were the two smokers filled with pork ribs. They already had me reeled in! We ordered a rib dinner that came with two sides. We picked potato salad and collard greens, and got a coke and sweet tea. While waiting, we began chatting with an employee. He recommended the mac and cheese and the sweet potatoes and in fact got us a little sample while we waited for our food. Ladies and gentlemen! What a treat! Hmm! I felt like I was at a Holiday dinner! Everything was piping hot and flavorful! The cheese/macaroni ratio was perfect. The greens were clearly fresh...no canned greens here! The potato had an extra pep in its steps with the chopped green and red peppers. Not what I'm used to but a great variation. But the BEST side was those sweet potatoes!!! OMG!!! Sweet, with an undertone of nutmeg, cinnamon and butter and just yummy goodness!!! Lord they were better than mine! Finally, we got to the ribs. They were too hot to eat right way so we let them cool slightly [we saw the grill master take them off the grill]. The ribs were beautifully grilled, tender and juicy, and everything we had expected. If I had to tweak them slightly it probably could have used a little bit more salt in the rub but they were delicious nonetheless and the salt is probably my own preference and something I don't need more of I think we spent roughly $13-$16 and we felt it was well worth every penny! We'll be back! read more

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Ribs were cooked using dirty smoke and with what tastes like accelerant (starter fluid), and only received 3 bones on my sandwich. Will not return and I hope that he will try and do better. read more

RC's Ribs & Soul - Ribs purchased. - Barbeque Near Me - Clinton, Maryland