Good Folks I ran into a no pork barbecue spot on my timeline. I love beef ribs, so i decided to check them out!! Let me tell you, I'm sooo glad that I pulled up!! This quaint spot is a must have...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @silverandaonsbbq . Location Reviewed: 5362 Westbard Ave, Bethesda M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Beef Ribs ($32 with half a rack of beef ribs, a challah roll, pickles, & a spiced vinegar bbq sauce). Well seasoned, meaty, tender, & a tasty bbq sauce!! STAMP!! Their 2 for 2 Platter ($25 with a 1/4 Freebird Farms smoked chicken, pickles, bbq sauce, shredded lamb shoulder, mac n cheese, challah bread, & lemon schmaltz potatoes). The lamb shoulder was juicy, & well seasoned, STAMP that challah bread, STAMP the potatoes, the chicken was definitely LIKE THAT, & the mac was DELICIOUS!! STAMP!! Their Jalapeno Cheddar Beef Sausage ($7 with Baharat mustard, & pickles). Well spiced, it snapped, with that curry flavored mustard!! STAMP!! Their Lamb & Beef Merguez Smash Burger ($15 a double beef & lamb patty with paprika aioli, lamb bacon, onions, & tzatziki sauce). A nice smoky blend of lamb & beef, a flavorful aioli, crunchy bacon that I couldn't tell was lamb, & creamy sauce. STAMP!! Their Brisket Steak n Cheese ($19 with brisket, Gruyere cheese, fried chicken skin, & aioli on a sourdough baguette). My new favorite cheesesteak!! Well seasoned, a smoky cheese, crispy chicken skin, & superbly flavorful!! STAMP!! Their S'mores Rice Krispy Treat ($5). Crispy, chewy, sweet, & tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Get that Cheesesteak!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. read more

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Jewish BBQ joint. I'm not sure what you Yelpers were thinking when y'all referred me to this place with your good reviews, but you all missed. Took my brutha here to celebrate his birthday and it's basically an upscale carryout. A couple sets of (8) chairs outside and a few benches inside - all occupied. Plus, it's too chilly to be eating outside...so we took the food to his place up the street. No worries - food will be good, right?? First the good: That hearty smokiness of summertime barbecue wafted from the front door as I walked up, had me totally turned on. Service was excellent from the guy waiting on us. Now, the rest.... + The (full slab) beef ribs were dry, oversalted and tough. + The pound of lamb shank I ordered didn't taste like lamb. I actually thought they had forgotten to give me my order. Their smoking process shouldn't overwhelm the natural earthiness I was expecting - from lamb. + The fried chicken was moist and juicy with a nice crunch. Decently seasoned too. + The garlic potatoes tasted old. + Assorted sauces we good...enough. + Rolls are tasteless. I could've taken my brother to a thousand other places and spent far less than $89, and we were both disappointed with this one. The bag was heavy too so we were falsely encouraged initially. There's parking right next door but we parked in the gas station across the street and walked over. I won't be returning. read more

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Stopped by for the mixed platter fur two with the brisket, lamb, sausage and smoked turkey. Loved it all, including the four sauces. Could have used more sauce! Sides are fresh and bright - we had the amazing Mac and cheese and Israeli salad, which was a bit soggy and tasteless. I feel like it was dressed hours ago. Ended with the apple bread pudding. Delicious. It's really a takeout place with just two small counters along the front window for eating in. Next time we'll do the takeout. But everyone working there was really friendly and helpful. read more

Joey was so awesome with referring me the best menu items! I got the short rib pastrami with the Dijon mustard and the carrots which both were to die for!!! The food truck being so convenient to my house will make it easy to come back! 10/10 read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Short Rib Pastrami Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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If I could give this place 100 stars, I would! They have done the impossible in marrying Jewish Mediterranean cuisine with good old American BBQ, and the results are spectacular. Today I visited, and as today is Veterans Day, and the restaurant was offering complimentary items from their menu, I enjoyed a substantial menu platter called "2x2" which includes two main items, two side dishes, and a roll. WOW! I had the shredded lamb shoulder and the brisket, with smoked beets and smoked carrots for sides. It was an immensely great choice, as all four delivered exceptional satisfaction! Both the lamb and brisket were perfectly cooked, and the lamb, which has a garlic ginger crust, exemplifies why this marriage of Jewish Med and USA BBQ is a great one. The beets were also notable, and as a big beet fan, easily the best beet side dish that this Elite Yelper has ever tasted, which includes eating them in Israel many years ago! The carrots were also really good with a bit of a kick! The chef is Jarrad Silver, who is a local and opened this Bethesda location about a year or so ago. The place was packed during my visit, and there are only 4 seating spaces inside the small restaurant, but ample seating outside and plenty of parking right next to it. It is places like this that make Bethesda a foodie heaven, and it is great ideas like this marriage that keeps the taste buds dancing! My congrats to Silver, and on behalf of this old Navy dude, thank you for your Veterans Day platter! read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Image from bag - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Really good BBQ that is also Jewish owned and themed. Had this once at the Lost Generation Brewery. Hope to have it another time somewhere.

Wow! Wow! Wow! This has to be my favorite BBQ joint in the dmv. Bbq with Jewish/Mediterranean flare inspiration. I often find when I go for BBQ, it's super greasy or it falls in my stomach like a brick that will take forever to digest. I was very pleased with the meaty non fatty portion of brisket and the platter offerings with the short rib pastrami sandwhich. I got the chick pea salad, with the GF Salud bread, smaltz potatoes, mac and cheese. All items were excellent and my gall bladder that tends to be sensitive didn't protest at all. I want to return to try even more items. They were sold out of the chili and wings. They are def on my next hit list. read more

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I had Silver and Sons BBQ last week when they came with their food truck. Their brisket was so good, but a bit expensive for the amount you get. Service was amazing, food was out in less than 5 minutes. I'd love to stop by the restaurant to try other cuts of protein. read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Brisket (1/2 lb) - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

My only experience with this place was experiencing their special takehome Thanksgiving dinner, but I feel compelled to report to you that the everything gougeres, the short rib bourekas, and (especially) the duck confit stuffing were all extraordinarily good -- there's obviously some kind of alchemy here where flavorful long-cooked meats meet culturally significant starches, and this place should definitely be on your list to check out if it isn't already. read more

Fantastic reuben! I'd heard it was good and had to check it out for myself. It was a bit of a drive for me (~35 minutes) but worth it. I arrived and there's plenty of free parking right near the restaurant. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The one criticism would be space to eat. It's clean but you will sit at a counter with limited room, but that's livable. We also tried the chickpea slaw (good but watery) and the lemon schmaltz potatoes (flavorful), enjoying them both. Finally, capped the order off with smoked walnut baklava. OMG! Amazing. Not too sweet and oh so good. read more

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Fast BBQ place that is new as a brick and mortar in the area and has already won a few awards. It doesn't get better than that. Service was fast and estimated wait time was accurate. Place is new and clean and it shows! Forgot the name of my sandwich but it had brisket, cheese and something with chicken skins on a challah hoagie. Tasty to the end. Was licking fingers inside the restaurant and gave my respects to the cooking staff. TLDR - great BBQ, fast, not overpriced, trendy. Go and enjoy! read more

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I found the Silver and Sons BBQ truck parked outside Lost Generation on a Friday evening. Hunger struck me at the right time because about 20 minutes after I got my food a huge line formed! A BBQ meal is best mixed with one of the best breweries in town. I ordered the brisket sandwich. Some places give you slices of brisket between the bread. Silver and Sons packed together chunky pieces of brisket, which I also liked. The meat was good, but just a little dry. Good thing the sandwich comes with your choice of sauce. I also loved the soft challah bun, a great combination with the brisket. Service was very pretty quick. They told me not to go far and when I almost went inside the building to look for a seat, they called my name ready with the sandwich. For a truck, I'm impressed by the variety of meat and sides on the menu. I would love to try the lamb or pastrami next time. read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Brisket sandwich with my Lost Gen drink - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Brisket: Pretty good, but lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for. Harissa Carrots: Very flavorful and an excellent menu item. Hamentaschen (sorry about spelling): Soft, not too sweet, and just the right amount of filling. Both the strawberry and chocolate were excellent. The service was friendly and the inside is quite small, but we found seats at the counter. Value: 2 meats and 2 sides for about $23. That works for me! It also included a challa roll which I did enjoy. Lamb shoulder: This was pretty gamey and I did not enjoy it. Mac n cheese: It was decent. Deviled eggs: What a cool side! I prefer a more tangy flavor (add a little relish) but otherwise solid. I want to go back and try the ribs and merguez sausage. I would love to see more sauce options. A smoky and/or spicy sauce would be a great addition IMO. read more

Per the online menu, I was overcharged about $7 total for the meats I got, the sides include things most people don't eat... Who puts chickpeas in coleslaw??? The brisket was dried out and old... The pastrami was just okay... The cider sauce is good... But literally couldn't get any sides because the sides have nothing to do with traditional BBQ... Who gets tabouleh with BBQ? Where's the Mac and cheese? Where's the greens? Where's the baked beans? I definitely was not at all impressed with this place.... There is definitely better BBQ 10 mins away in DC... read more

Overall a good truck - not in the least it's new to our neighborhood which hasn't seen too many new trucks for a while. The BBQ meats are very good - we had the chicken (you can specify dark or white meat) and beef, both quite tasty and sufficiently tender. Can't say that about the sides - the potato was way overcooked and the Mac and cheese as well and as someone else had pointed out not much cheese. You can preorder online but the website didn't provide a smooth experience so probably easier to just order at the truck. read more

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I want to start by saying I did have my food delivered via Uber Eats, which probably didn't help my experience. I got the brisket and pulled lamb. The brisket didn't have much flavor, as the rough cut I received had hardly any bark. The pulled lamb was tough and had absolutely no flavor at all. I did get the sweet BBQ sauce, which was the only thing providing any satisfying taste. I also got the mac and cheese and potatoes, which were equally as bad. While I don't want to be too negative, there wasn't much that I enjoyed. read more

Pastrami! Absolutely delicious. If my review stopped here, this would be a 6 star experience. We shared the pastrami sandwich & the lamb sharmwa. The roll is too big for the pastrami in our opinion. The lamb? Too many flavors competing. Next time - just the meat read more

First let me say that this is a beautiful, new place. A nice brick and mortar to showcase their cuisine. I must say that I'm not a fan of the beef rib. Had I examined the menu more closely I probably wouldn't have ordered this. The rib was a bit heavy on the salt. I know that you need to season generously with such a large piece of meat but I feel that it needed some brown sugar or something to balance the heavy salt. Again I've never been a fan of beef ribs, so when I asked for a 'slab' I really didn't know that I was ordering beef ribs. Frankly I didn't like the beef ribs. As I later examined the menu I'm kind of excited to try the sandwiches. 2 stars for now but I look forward to giving a great review on the sandwiches. Stay tuned... read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - What's left of my beef ribs. Heavy on the salt. Barbecue sauce couldn't save this. They were just okay but not my cup of tea. - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

So, I am funny when it comes to food trucks, haven't had the best experiences with them. But Silver and Son's BBQ has opened me up to food truck a little more. I love going to the market in Bethesda, and this Sunday they were there and plan on being there for the next few months for brunch. With that said their full menu isn't available just brunch, but you won't be disappointed! The customer service is perfect. Friendly, efficient and just over all good energy. I have only tried the lamb hash, normally I try to taste more before writing a review, but I have been thinking about it since I ate it lol. I will be getting some next Sunday for sure. So the hash consists of pulled lamb (cooked and seasoned perfectly) potatoes, cooked peppers and onions and two fried eggs. The fat from the lamb is absorbed by the potatoes and it almost melts in your mouth. They give you just enough for a good sized breakfast. The best hash I have ever had. I will be checking their schedule so I can grab something from their regular menu as well. read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Lamb Hash - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Food is quick, hot and quality. Lost a star due to the fact that utensils weren't put in the bag. Hoping to catch the food truck soon. My Go to for BBQ. read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - 2x2 Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Walk, run or drive to the new Silver and Sons BBQ retail location in Bethesda at 5362 Westbard Avenue. If you know good BBQ then you can't miss Silver and Sons. The beef brisket is so moist and flavorful, you likely will not want to go anywhere else in the DMV for this ambrosial treat. You can choose from sandwiches, combo platter, bowls or just a heapin' helpin' of meat they call Mains. Chicken, lamb, pastrami, turkey - it's hard to make a choice, every aroma is so flavorful. I got the sandwich platter which consists of one meat choice (you can add a second for a few bucks), a fresh challah roll, your choice of "Bulldog", spiced vinegar or Baharat Mustard BBQ sauce (though honestly, none is needed) a side like mac/cheese and a dessert. Only $19 - what a deal. Thought they don't yet have delivery, they will be expanding soon to online ordering and some grab and go fare. The staff is super helpful on choices and quick with a take out order. This is not a sit down restaurant, with only a few tables and chairs, but I can't imagine anything other than expanding again once the secret is out. Silver and Sons - wishing you many happy years and happy customers at your (first) retail location! read more

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Everything was dry and inconsistently seasoned. Bites were overly salted or overly dried out. Price not bad but this place used to be much better. Not to mention their service is nothing special. read more

The Bethesda barbecue scene has a new hub. Silver and Sons opened its first brick-and-mortar a few weeks ago. I stumbled in after a haircut next door, and wow, what a neighborhood addition. Phenomenal quality. Original offerings, inspired by local chef-owner Jarrad Silver's Jewish and Mediterranean influences. So many barbecue menus are predictable. Not here. S&S has the basics but enough options to excite everyone in a large group. I chose the sandwich platter, which comes with a side and dessert. The pulled lamb, quinoa tabbouleh and baklava, respectively, were all terrific. Go here. read more

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We previously got a taste from the Silver and Sons food truck (which was amazing!), so this weekend we ventured 30 minutes from home to check out the brick and mortar. Everything was phenomenal and we could not have been more happy that we did! All of the meat selections were fantastic... My 7 year old said that the pastrami and chicken were "fire!," and my 5 year old asked "if we could give it 100 stars?!" I loved it all, but thought the brisket was the best, but also that it was as the best pastrami we have ever had in the DMV! Joey was so friendly and kind, as was everyone that we encountered. You could just get the sense that it was a special family-owned business run by really great people. The only criticism was that we wished the indoor seating area was bigger. Be aware that the restaurant has a few outdoor tables, with minimal indoor barstool seating inside, but no traditional indoor table seating. We'll definitely be back soon, and we will also be sure to visit their other food truck locations! read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Sampler Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Absolutely delightful! Probably the best falafel I've had outside of Europe and Israel and New York City. The muhummara was also delightful, with just the right amount of heat. The lavash that accompanied it was good too. The smoked walnut baklava was a little dry, but very tasty, with complex flavors showcasing the smokings of the walnut. The rice crispy treat was off the charts! Holy moly, I can't wait to order from here again. read more

Great food! Some of the best pastrami BQ we have eaten. It's so good, we are going to move closer to frequent regularly. read more

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This place sucks! BBQ on Challa??? give me a break! The prices are high, the service is low....go elsewhere and save your hard earned money. I would rather take an Ensure than eat this BBQ again! read more

Exceptional sides to go with great quality bbq. We especially like the smoked turkey with roasted carrots and the beet salad. The baklava is great too. Location is modern and very clean. read more

1/2 chicken comes in four, dry, lukewarm pieces. Skin is not edible. Nothing remotely fresh tasting. No beans available? No combo plate with chicken. Roll was a tad stalish. If you're looking for traditional BBQ plates, or fresh cooked meat, this is not the place for you. Place is clean but no BBQ vibes. Expensive for what you get. read more

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: They expect to open a Brick & Mortar Restaurant in Bethesda this fall;) FOOD: ** Baby Back Beef Ribs = (4.25) Very good & my Favorite of the smoked meats. Liked it with the Baharat Mustard sauce too. ** Harissa Smoked Carrots = (4.25) Very good & my Favorite side. ** Pulled Lamb Shoulder = (4) very tasty, especially w. the Spiced Vinegar sauce & pickled vegetables;) ** Lemon Schmaltz Potatoes = (4) very good ** Smoked Deviled Eggs = (4) very good ** S'more Rice Krispies Treat = (4) very good ** Bread Rolls = (3.75) Good read more

Got the falafel and chocolate babka. They were both delicious, I 100% recommend Silver and Sons!

We went with a sampler platter, which is a great way to experience much of the menu. We had the chckpea slaw, with a nice crunch, but in need of vinegar. We had the mac and cheese. My wife is more of a fan than I am, though each of us felt it was heavy in pasta, short in cheese. The platter allows four meats. We chose chicken, and it was moist and tender. We chose a beef rib that was smokey. Up next was the pastrami which we loved. Lastly, instead of the lamb we ordered, we got brisket. We loved the brisket as well, but a small ding for getting the order wrong. Both deserts, baklava and babka bread pudding were killer. Loved the meal overall, but we'll be more selective next time. read more

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We were very excited to see a brick and mortar open for Silver and Sons after enjoying their food truck. The food and service did not disappoint. Not sure you can go wrong with any of the food options, but we especially liked the brisket and falafel as well as the Israeli salad. It's a small carry out location with a couple high top seats. Hopefully they'll be some tables outside in warmer months to eat on site. Thanks for the warm customer service. You could tell they were pleased to be welcoming a steady stream of customers. read more

First I must admit; I have never had this type of BBQ. The deserts were fabulous but the meat can use some work. The chicken was under cooked and the baby back was the complete opposite, over cooked! read more

Seriously the best Reuben I have ever had! Went to the new Silver and Sons BBQ shop today and was completely blown away by the food. I've had meat from the food trucks a few times in the past, and it's always great, but the specialty sandwiches are works of art. Can't wait to go back! read more

This is (by far) the best barbecue I've had in DC and I'm pretty sure the best barbecue I've had outside of Texas. It's supposed to be middle-easier and Jewish barbecue, which it is to some extent, but mostly it's just really good barbecue. The fact that the food truck set up a less-than-five-minute walk from my house is nothing short of miraculous. I'll be back as often as I can, which would be twice a week if they keep their current schedule. More honestly, probably at least every other week. We got the brisket, pastrami short ribs, pulled lamb shoulder, mac and cheese, challah rolls, and rice krispy treats. The meat was all great, but the brisket and pulled lamb were the standouts. The brisket holds up to Austin (where I lived for over three years) barbecue brisket and that's really saying something since Austin has arguably the best barbecue brisket in the world. It was moist and fell apart easily without being overly fatty. I've been looking for anything to come close since leaving and instead have mostly just ordered it shipped. This was good enough, I might not have to do that. The pulled lamb brought some of the deeper, earthier flavors of lamb to what's normally ho-hum pulled pork. I'd love to see more barbecue places do it. The pastrami short ribs were very good, but not as good as the lamb or brisket. The parts which were rub-heavy were better. The rest of it was just a hair fattier and chewier than you'd like. Maybe it was just the particular cut that day, but we'll see when I go back. The sauces were also all good, but the mustard sauce was the winner. It was tangy and strong enough to go toe-to-toe with the lamb and brisket without overpowering them. The other sauces were more generic, but still good barbecue sauce. My wife really liked the mac and cheese, but I thought it was a bit light on the cheese and more just noodles than I'd like. The rice krispy treat was really good and good notch above what you'd make at home (and a huge level above store-bought) with whole marshmallows and warm, gooey chunks of chocolate, but still didn't really measure up to how amazing the barbecue was. read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Cabin John food trucks for the win. - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

So happy Silver has opened a storefront in my backyard! Great BBQ and much more. The team is friendly and happy!

Ventured into Silver & Sons small brick and mortar location in Westbard Shopping Center. Very limited seating. Predominantly an order to go venue. The counter service was welcoming and more than happy to answer questions and provide suggestions. Ordered the 2x2 platter accompanied by choice of two sides and a challah roll. Meat choices were Pulled Lamb Shoulder and Prime Brisket with Baharat mustard sauce, ( tangy sweet with a slight heat). Both meats were, flavorful, moist, perfect temperature and amazingly tender to a gentle touch of a fork. 2 chosen sides, smoked beets and Israeli salad. Beets were fork tender with a balanced smokey flavor. Israeli salad nice accompaniment to balance fat and acids. Challah roll was dry and stale. Tried the Apple bread pudding. Dry and not overwhelmingly sweet. I enjoyed the quality of the food and plan on returning in the near future when the bbq craving strikes again! read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - 2x2 platter with Prime Brisket, Pulled Lamb Shoulder, Smoked Beets, Israeli Salad. Apple Bread Pudding - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

So happy to have Silver & Sons in the neighborhood every day and not just when the food truck is nearby. Have tried many of their items -- chicken, ribs, lamb, matzoh ball soup, sides -- never disappointed. read more

Probably the best bbq I've ever had. I saw this on on the Washingtonian best 100 restaurants and I instantly knew I needed to try it. My boyfriend and I decided to go for a hike on a Saturday morning and hit up this food truck after as a reward. We went to the food truck that was at a local brewery and we got two of the $50 meals in order to try a little bit of everything. Every single thing we tried was really good, from the bread to all of the meat and the mac & cheese. We also tried the dessert and it was phenomenal. Oh, and we tried the vinegar sauce and the sweet barbecue sauce both phenomenal. read more

Silver and Sons BBQ - Carrots, Mac and cheese, various meats - Food Trucks Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland