The Ribwich combo (pulled pork or chicken) sandwich Memphis style with some ribs and potato salad was EXCELLENT. I got the ribs dry rubbed so I could sample all the excellent sauces and of course tried them on my sandwich coupled with a small pitcher of unsweetened tea it was a perfect filling, great priced, and delish lunch. I'm going to visit here again during every car service. :) I brought my car in for service down the road during lunch time and the outstanding Lexus service took me to grab a bite to eat and even said they would pick me up (but after the meal I decided to walk back) read more

I've been back to Red Hot & Blue in Annapolis multiple times, and it always delivers. The main draw here is really the fun, lively vibe--it's just an upbeat, relaxed environment to sit back and enjoy some good old-fashioned comfort food. The BBQ is solid, but the real star of the show for me is the potato salad. It is ridiculously good and an absolute must-order side every single time. Super reliable spot, great atmosphere, and a place I'll definitely keep returning to whenever I'm in the area. read more

Whenever traffic is backed up all the way to the Bay Bridge, our family will often stop here for a meal. The barbecue is always really good, and it's become one of our favorite places to take a break during the trip. I usually order the combo platter with ribs and pulled pork, and it's always delicious. The meat is flavorful, tender, and satisfying. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If you're a barbecue fan and need a great place to stop along the way, I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Redemption from Mar 20, 2025. Wifey and I stopped for a quick lunch and everything was on point from start to finish with a great ambiance. Our Server Kayla was very attentive and provided great service! We got the Southern Fried Seafood Platter, 10 wings with the RHB rub and collards. Everything was very fresh and delish! Highly recommend this establishment if you are looking for Southern style Memphis BBQ and sides. read more

We are on our way home to New York. We pulled off 301 in Annapolis, MD and we stopped here to eat. I am glad we did. When we entered the restaurant I could smell good food. We hit a nice gem to eat at. The Hostess and our waitress Rachel were very nice. We got seated right away. The restaurant was getting busy. We got there around 4pm. My husband had a plate of pulled pork, pulled chicken, hush puppies, cornbread & mac & cheese and he fully enjoyed it and ate everything on his plate. I had the cheeseburger with Swiss & sautéed onions and fried pickles, & grandmas potatoe salad. My burger was cooked the way I like it. The wait for food was really good. The decor was Blues theme, with statue of Elvis, the Blues Brothers and Autographed Photos, signs about Blues History. If we didnt have a long ride still ahead of us, we could have hung out longer. If you need a rest from the road or live in the town its a must go to. Restaurant and Bathrooms were both clean. Glad we lucked into it read more

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My family decided we were in the mood for a bbq lunch today and we went to check out Red Hot & Blue having heard great things about it from friends. We ordered our kids meals first, so they would come out first (pro tip!) and they ordered the kids portions of the ribs and chicken wings with broccoli and carrots as their sides. We also ordered them some fries for good measure. I ordered the burnt tips meal with the sweet potato casserole and tater tots as my sides. My meal was so tasty and filling! I can't recommend it enough. It also came with corn bread, which was scrumptious. I was so engulfed in my meal I forgot to get a pic of my husband's lunch. I'll add that and update this soon! The service was really great as well. Our server was attentive and responsive. She also had a sense of humor and knew how to deal with kids. :) We had a great experience, everyone ate their meals, and left full. We look forward to returning! read more

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Highly recommend brisket and pork were both brilliant all the suaces were equally as brilliant

Amazing BBQ! I can't believe I'm just now writing a review after visiting this place about two weeks ago my hubby and I are humongous barbecue fans and he was having our Lexus worked on and he decided to visit the spot for lunch. He came home and said we definitely have to visit, so Sunday afternoon off we go. I landed on the brisket. Very tasty service was fantastic. They serve you water and what looks like a beer pitcher but it's actually pretty smart because they don't have to keep coming back checking on your water Refill. I thought that was pretty cool. The potato salad was some of the best I've ever had in my life. That says a lot coming from me who in my mind, believes the potato salad that I can make at home is definitely the best you'll ever have. The service was fantastic. The food was phenomenal. Definitely recommend and we will for sure. Make us our go to barbecue place for our remaining time in Maryland. read more

I was on my way to the Eastern Shore and stopped here for take-out and a rest stop. I hadn't been to a Red Hot & Blue in ages. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was excellent and stuffed enough to share with another person. The meat was tender and delicious. The fries were excellent...everything was! In addition, I was happy with the tab of $15 which is surprising for all that I got, especially for going beachward. read more

The burnt ends were decently tender and same with the brisket. They had great choices of hot sauces here so it was fun to try all of them. The Mac n cheese, fried okra, and the tater tots were great. I thought the cornbread was a bit sweet for my liking, but overall liked this place! The location is a little bit awkward to get to, but the decorations inside are great once you're in! read more

We've been stopping at RH&B in Annapolis for many years. The service is always pleasant & the food is delicious...(think Burnt Ends)! It's convenient to exit Rt. 50 & plenty of parking. Important after a stressful 2day trip. As long as you guys keep up with the delicious food, we'll keep coming back!!!!!! read more

I met up for lunch here with my brother-in-law. We had the dry rubbed ribs along with dry rubbed chicken wings. We found the ribs were meaty and tender. However, I think they would have been tastier if we had them pprepared with bbq sauce. The service was fast and friendly. Seating was plentiful and comfortable. The restaurant and restrooms were very clean. There is a full service bar offering mixed drinks, wine, and bottled and draft beers. There is a separate entrance for to-go orders. Overall, I recommend this restaurant for lunch and dinner meals. Pricing was reasonable read more

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Went here for my sister in laws birthday for the first time this past week. Always passed by this place on the way to the beach but first time stopping in. It was really good!! I had the pulled chicken, tater tots, and sweet potato casserole. Chicken was freshly pulled and very tender. Server was very nice and attentive for our large party. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

It's ok. Pros the portions are large and the variety is nice. Cons: Nothing was really seasoned. Brisket, Chicken, greens, etc. had little to no flavor. Also the brisket was over cooked. Overall not worth the price tag if you like your bbq seasoned. read more

Very enjoyable place to eat. Gumbalaya was amazing!! Key lime pie was good. Had a great variety of sauces to add to the ribs. Would def be a come back to spot. read more

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Another good experience at RH&B. We ordered $450 worth of smoked meat and potato salad for a group of 40 in our backyard. The smoked pork was really delicious and was wiped out by the end of the party. The smoked chicken was a little dry but still tasty. Their potato salad is one of the best I have had anywhere. The food was ready when they said it would be. Brought it out to my car. I supplied a variety of gourmet BBQ sauces to accompany their sauce. Mine got the vote over theirs. Very good price/value relationship read more

The brisket was so dri the fat wasn't rendered down like it was cooked in an oven not a smoker. The burnt ends had just grill marks i had high hopes for this place read more

Hanna was our waitress and she immediately greeted us once we sat down! Drinks are bland so stick with the non alcoholic drinks and you will be okay. The salad I chose was huge and the brisket was tasty! Restaurant could use some lighting-bathrooms were clean. Forgot to take pictures of the food. read more

Carry out review only Staff was kind and order was done on time which was awesome. The carry out pick up is around the corner from the front door. Overall this was decent food, but I don't know that it was a favorite of ours. Really enjoyed the pulled pork which came with three dipping sauces (all were good and bonus points that one was Carolina style/vinegar based), my husband had brisket he said it was really lean (which isn't his preference). We also had hush puppies that were good flavor but were pretty dry. The green beans had not seasoning, so I wasn't a fan of them. The fried pickles were great! read more

We've been ordering 2-3xs a week. Sunday was Pathetic. Meats were undercooked and bad. The sides were like they were the bottom of the pan. We will not be returning for awhile. Shame on the cook for such pitiful food. read more

Just at the Western end of the Bay Bridge sits a place with a windmill and a pig statue on their roof. We have passed by here alot on our way from Baltimore. Always wanted to see what it was, well today was the day! We were not disappointed! We ordered the carry out and sat outside on this most beautiful late summer day with the Gurlz. This is real smoked BBQ and it was absolutely delicious! The half slab(really a half) of ST. Louis meaty ribs fell off the bone and had a nice hard glaze of Bourbon & Molasses. Sticky sweetness. This came with two sides and I added corn bread. Their onion basket side was really good and all were generous portions. And of course we had the gallon of Southern Sweet Tea(came home with us). Definitely a new fave when in the area. If you ever drive by here -STOP and try it! read more

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Always good ! Perfect memorial day BBQ Food was ready on time and hot - take out was easy and convenient read more

Eight of us stopped by Red Hot & Blue for dinner last Saturday. We were able to order pretty quickly and the food came out super fast. The service was friendly and helpful. THE WHOLE SMOKER - 22.99 This comes with five smoked meats on a huge plate including two sides and cornbread. My favorite meat was definitely the pulled pork which was flavorful, tender, and a bit of fattiness that melts in your mouth. The sausage was pretty good, too, as it was fat and juicy. The Texas brisket had a lot of potential, but ours was pretty dry. I was not a fan of the pulled chicken or turkey breast. If I ever come back, I'll avoid ordering those options. The cornbread was very good, a bit nutty and fluffy at the same time. The two sides we got were the mac & cheese (satisfied my cravings and very creamy) and the potato salad (lots of flavors everywhere, not my favorite, but I can see why people enjoy it). I shared this platter with two others and somehow we were satisfyingly full after this plus an additional side. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE - 3.50 This was the additional side that my two friends and I shared. The sweet potato casserole here is so good. It's so simple with the perfect texture and sweetness. Very addictive, we'd highly recommend this one! The sweet potato casserole and cornbread were well-loved by our group, so a couple people got more to-go to enjoy at home. Overall, the sides were great and better than the meats (which were a hit or miss). read more

Red Hot & Blue Annapolis - The Whole Smoker - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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O.M.G. If you haven't been here what are you waiting for?!! The burnt ends appetizer were the most mouth watering tender delicious brisket I have EVER had. Yum!! Not to mention the bourbon molasses sauce so delish!! I felt like I was in TN the whole meal. Wow. ease come to Boston! The potato salad was so authentically southern, haven't tasted that so good since my SC days! and of course, the pulled pork and pulled chicken were SO darn good too. Tender!! Did I mention the hush puppies?? In southern blues heaven here today and happy this place is only 5 min from my daughter's house. Had a taste of Boston with a large Sam Adams Octoberfest, thanks for that! We can't wait to come again Danielle the waitress was awesome and the vibe was clean calm and cool - love the blues and love the story of how you came to be! read more

It has been far too long since I've been to a Red Hot & Blue restaurant! My best friend is a preacher at a church 20 minutes from this location, and we made a 90 minute trip for his church service today and decided to stop here for lunch afterwards. They got us seated right away and we're quick with taking our orders and getting our drinks served to our party of 8. I absolutely love the ambiance here, with the pictures on the walls and other miscellaneous memorabilia throughout. The food was absolutely on point, too. The ribs were fantastic. The cornbread was great. I loved tasting my wife's potato salad, and we had a great meal overall. I'm so looking forward to coming back here again soon! read more

I have been here over 50 times and ate a variety of things. The food is very good. The service is absolutely terrible.

Sadly, I'd leave a 0 if Yelp would let me after our visit this evening. After going to a concert in Easton we stopped by Red Hot & Blue in Annapolis. We had considered two other restaurants but unfortunately....we chose RH&B. We ordered the Onion Basket for an appetizer. The menu described it as "A big ol' basket of crispy, lightly-battered onions" what we received was a mashed up pile of soggy, greasy barely battered onions. They...were horrible! I ordered the beef brisket chili for me. The menu described it as "Our award winner! Loaded with Texas brisket, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a touch of jalapeño. Topped with cheese and onions". What I got was a good sized bowl of the absolutely worst tasting mixture I have ever been served. From inspection I can only assume that the person who cooked the chili let it burn to the pot because the bowl I received not only tasted burned but it had chunks of black charred I don't know what floating in the bowl. There were exactly 3 very small pieces of fatty brisket and possibly a 1/4 a cup of kidney beans in my bowl. What else was in there I don't know but it was nothing but red mush, not a chunk of tomato to be seen! Also, there must have been a whole chopped red onion topping my dish! Horrible is too kind a word for what I received. My gentleman ordered the catfish and ribs. The catfish crust was soggy and the fish itself rubbery. As for the ribs...simply full of fat. In truth, nothing at all about the meal was satisfactory for the $55+ we paid for the meal. We did leave a sufficient tip...only because we understood that the quality of food we received was not our waitresses fault. I am sorry we chose this restaurant for dinner our other choices would have definitely been better. To conclude...I felt sick as soon as we got up to leave. In fact, as soon as I got home I lost this dinner in the appropriate receptacle. Will we ever visit this restaurant again...very doubtful. Will we ever visit any other Red Hot & Blue...again, doubtful! read more

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Horrible service!! Came by on a Thursday around 2pm. I was sat and I waited for about 10 minutes and no one came by to acknowledge I was there. I flagged down the hostess to see who is suppose to be taking care of my order, that's when my server spoke up and said she will be right over. I ordered everything at one time since I had so much time to study the menu. After taking my order my server came back to ask what was one of the side order. She never came back to check on me during my meal. She did checked on the tables next to me. It wasn't busy during that hour. I asked for the check and a to go container from her since I wasn't feeling comfortable. I used to serve food in DC and I know what a great friendly service is like. I still tip her 20% even though the service was horrible. She treated everyone well around her section but just ignoring me. Maybe I was the only Asian, not to sound racist but it could be the reason or maybe because I came in with short and flip flop since I just visited Sandy Point which is a few miles from this restaurant. Servers should treat everyone the same not the way people look nor where they came from. Not like this is a top 5 stars dining. It's summertime wearing flip flop and short to dine in the city is normal at where I came from, DC. Food was average! The server's name is Amelia R! Maybe management can do something about this issue or retrain their servers on service. I do not feel comfortable at this place. I'll stick to DC restaurants from here on where there are different people from different culture dining in. FOREIGNERS BEWARE!!! read more

Really great bbq spot right before the bridge with a great theme, and great music! Came here for lunch, their lunch menu is great and is plenty of food. My father and I both got the Smokehouse salad with blue cheese and YUM. I really wanted to try the brisket and chicken, and this was certainly a great execution of both. The BBQ sauces at the table was very tasty and mixed well with the veggies and dressing. Our server was really great, made sure we had plenty of refills on the big diet cokes. Would come back again and try more of the menu. Great spot! read more

Red Hot & Blue Annapolis - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

It was AMAZING food. They made our Commissioning day complete-perfect ending to a perfect day! It was ready to go when I came to pick it up and it was delicious. There was attention to detail, extra sauce, and communicated with me throughout the time until the day of pick up-not being from the area. Thank you for your help!! read more

First time stopping here...for take-out. I am originally from the deep South where they take great pride in their barbeque ( almost a religion) and I must say this place does a credible and legit job with their smoky pulled pork sandwich. The sides of potato salad abd coleslaw were nothing to shake a (pig's) leg at either. I whole heartfelt recommend this place! read more

One of the best BBQ spots in my east coast travels, ribs are phenomenal, get them done naked and sauce on the side! Collard greens and Sweet potato casserole were excellent! Staff is friendly except the older lady taking orders at carry out. read more

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I had lunch with some friends yesterday. As always, the food and service were superb! Also great to hear the blues while eating their savory offerings. Best potato salad other than my grandma's anywhere. The only complaint I have is that the Smokin' Hot BBQ sauce, nee Hoochie Coochie (why they changed the name, I can only guess), is not nearly as hot and spicy as it used to be. It used to be the best BBQ sauce in the business. Still good but disappointing. For those who don't like hot and spicy, there are plenty of options. But if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch. read more

I stopped into this place on a whim - drawn in by the rickety windmill gracing the roof. For a lot of restaurants, a shabby exterior is a bad thing, but for a BBQ place, it's often the sign of excellent smoked meat waiting inside. (At least, that's what I've found!) I didn't expect a sit down, table service place, but that's what this is. It still has a dark and dicey feel that I want in a BBQ place though. Since I was by myself, I sat at the bar where there's also full service. Prices were a bit steep, but portions and quality were there to make it worth it. I ordered the burnt end plate with the potato salad and coleslaw as my sides. It also came with a decent piece of cornbread (which I didn't expect was glad to have as I didn't order hush puppies). The coleslaw was crunchy and tasty, but nothing super special. The potato salad was simple - just mashed up taters with mayo, celery, shallots (maybe?), salt and pepper, but it was really good. You don't need a ton of add-ijs to make a good potato salad and this one nailed it. On to the meat - this is BBQ after all, so that should be the show, right? It was! Burnt ends are my fave BBQ meat, if they're done right. Lots of places drown them in a sweet sauce and sometimes they're really fatty. Not here. Red Hot & Blue serves theirs unsauced with a cup of a sweet-mildly spicy bourbon based sauce on the side. That means the meat is still crispy, like I want my burnt ends to be. I wanna taste that char - they're BURNT after all! All the pieces I got were meaty, not fatty. And there was a good portion of them too Overall another excellent example of a shabby exterior hiding excellent food! Only rated 4 stars because it was a bit slow service wise, but the food is what you go for. Not bad service, just inattentive. read more

Red Hot & Blue Annapolis - Burnt ends plate with coleslaw and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Definitely a bbq spot to try out. Located in Arnold, MD; I was glad to finally stop by. A lil upset that amber did not offer us a refill. Great theme, love the decor! Great selection of music! I had the shrimp and catfish platter. And hubby got the sampler platter and stated the meat was a lil dry. The lemonades were tasteful I wish I got that refill lol. read more

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The service is exceptional, the cuisine is delectable, and the staff is outstanding; I highly recommend this establishment.

Had a two meat lunch combo yesterday with brisket and pulled chicken, both of which were tender and tasty, along with 2 included sides of fresh Cole slaw and baked beans. Came in at $20.99 and it was delicious. Always a satisfying visit for me. read more

Every time I order through DoorDash or GrubHub, or even when I pickup the order myself, the order is consistently missing something, usually a side dish. I won't be going back. Poor quality assurance. Do better! read more

Great service and great food, will definitely come again. I like their take on bbq and the sauces are pretty good.

Great food and service. Ribs done just right. Smoke turkey and sausage were delicious.