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    Brisket and Pulled Pork sandwiches
    Adam C.

    I'd give em 6 stars if I could. The Brisket was right on point. Hush puppies with honey butter delicious. They pile on the tater tot's with like half a bag. Portions are very generous. Only downer is it takes about 10 minutes or so to get your food. When you do it's fresh though and worth the wait.

    a plate of fried food

    Oh my goodness. This BBQ is so homey, delicious, and reasonably priced too! I drove an hour because I really missed NC BBQ and wanted to try, and I honestly think the BBQ here is the best in the DMV. I got the brisket, fried Mac and cheese, sweet scallion hush puppies, and coleslaw - everything was absolutely amazing. The hush puppies also came with an apple cider butter, which was a cool touch!! Amazing food, awesome service, phenomenal experience.

    This is what's left of the business

    This hard to find joint is a shell of what it used to be I guess. This little shack is hidden behind a building that's for sale. I was teased with pics of racks of ribs. Those days are over. No longer are ribs avail. Heck the avail menu is a fraction of what it used to be. Want a pork sandwich? Your in luck. Not much else to be had. I wish them well. Now please excuse me while I head over to Mackeys BBQ.

    Dana Z.

    I feel like I've done an injustice by my short previous review. As much as Blues BBQ leaves me at a loss for words by it's amazingness, I really need to stress that THIS IS THE BEST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD! Pretty much, anywhere I go for BBQ, Blues Truck is the place to beat. As of yet, I haven't been able to find better. My favorite is the Carolina pulled pork with slaw. The fries, are probably the best fries you will ever have. My brother usually gets the Pit Beef sandwich, which I've also tried and is just soooo good. I know most people won't make the trip out to Frederick for a food truck which is just sad to me. If you want to try the best BBQ, get yourself up to exit 31 on 270. They have a new location behind a tattoo place on 355.

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    Ruth C.

    Three and a half stars. Truck is barely visible from the road with a thin BBQ banner and lettered sign routing you behind Snakeman's tattoo/piercing/leather shop. Table and trash can nearby when the weather's willing, somewhat limited parking in the shared gravel parking lot. Blue's staff were friendly, though the money-handler was under the weather. Soda beverages available. They overcharged me on a different amount than their displayed menu stated, and forgot one of my sides-- both were resolved in a timely fashion. It's rare that I like the sides more than the meat at a BBQ spot. Fried pickles were awesome, definitely get those. Warm hush puppies were light on scallion, with a good crust and soft interior... sadly served with cold, hard butter. Coleslaw was okay. Half-tub of BBQ white & pink beans were hearty, with some pulled meat mixed in. Carolina style pulled pork sandwich was pretty dry, which the cashier insisted it was supposed to be despite the menu's apple vinegar sauce description. Smoked brisket sandwich was better, though the meat was sliced thin and there was barely any minimal bark. Kaiser rolls weren't super plush. Future hit list: the missile, pit beef/ham, baby back ribs, fried mac n cheese, ultimate muchos nachos, chili cheese fries, loaded baked potato salad.

    Chilli cheese fries, with extra onion for me!!
    Jess O.

    Everything here is good! But I LOVE the chilli! They are super nice and actually make me chilli cheese fries, even though it's not on the menu! The fries are double fried and super tasty! They use peices of brisket, and not too many beans! Also, the hushpuppies with cinnamon butter is the bomb. They guy working is super nice and has an cool shark tattoo! I highly recommend this spot for real bbq!

    Rona M.

    I have visited "Blues" numerous times over the years and it's always delicious. In fact, well over 10 years ago I met a friend while standing in line. We bonded over how much we love the food, and now he's saved in my contacts with a reference to the blues BBQ. I digress. I was craving a Carolina pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw that only Blues could provide. I was so disappointed when I arrived and they were closed. But Patrick, the owner, was kind enough to prepare a sandwich for me. Not only that oh, he included Hush Puppies fries and cranberry butter. Everything was delicious! I have never had the cranberry butter so I was thrilled to try it on the hush puppies. The temperature of the food was perfect the fries were seasoned just right and I even had enough for leftovers. Every time I come to Blues BBQ, I get delicious food and service with a smile. Highly recommend!

    Memphis Pulled Pork Sandwich and Hush Puppies
    Laura D.

    Great little BBQ spot. Ordered a Memphis-style pulled pork sandwich and hush puppies. Such great flavor and a generous portion size. I had planned to order a side of baked beans, but they were out. We went toward the end of the day on a Saturday, so that might have been why. Most people order take away orders but there's also a grassy are with picnic tables if you want to eat there.

    Carolina pulled pork with fries
    Kristi D.

    Best BBQ in the area and maybe Maryland. I've only tried the Carolina pulled pork with slaw and it is amazing. The fries are better than Boardwalk fries and the hush puppies were good with the honey butter they give you. My kids love the ham and my husband well he eats anything. I really want to try the ribs but every time I go I get the pulled pork because it is that good. I recommend this place to a coworker who now goes there at least once a week. He said everything is delicious and I really need to try the ribs. They do take credit cards but sometimes the machine is down. The only seating is outside at picnic tables so plan to bring it home or dress appropriately for the weather. You won't be disappointed especially if you want good pulled pork.

    Carolina pulled pork and a side of hush puppies
    Adrianna C.

    So glad we came across this place thanks to Yelp while in the area! At first we had a hard time finding it as it was a bit hidden behind two buildings so we missed it at first. It's just a truck with a little shack built next to it. No indoor seating. I am forgetting the exact name of what I got but I think I got the Carolina - with slaw on top and a side of hush puppies. Really so yummy, I think some of my favorite hush puppies I have ever had. The sandwich had really great flavors and was HUGE. My only wish is that it had more slaw, but no other complaints!

    Ribs with hush puppies.
    Lee W.

    I am in town to drop my son off at college. So I looked up on Yelp for local food joints and ran across Blues BBQ. First let me say the guy who owns the joint is really cool. I'm from the south specifically Dallas,Tx so the pressure was on to get it right. After discussing the menu options he recommended his brisket and ribs. And I settled on a side of collard greens and hush puppies. The brisket was delicious. Very tender, nice smokey flavor and I must say I was impressed. The ribs are pretty good also with an amazing sauce. Sweet with a little spice, complimented the ribs perfectly. He gave me some type of apple butter that I used as a dip for my hush puppies and they were really good. I love my collard greens with hot sauce but none was available. I didn't think to ask for some. Not sure if he had any or not. But in spite of that the collard greens were good, seasoned well and very tender. I loved the food. He even gave me a free soda with my meal. Great customer service. I salute you sir for showing me some Texas kind of hospitality. I would definitely recommend checking him out. He has a spot that you walk up to with some tables set up outside. Don't let the location deter you from this hidden gem. Thanks for a good experience.

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    Kristina S.

    Amazing!!!! The sandwiches are ridiculously rich and delicious!!! We stumbled upon this gem while car shopping in Fredrick. It's about a 30 minute drive for us, but I would go back for the sides alone! Fried pickles, hush puppies w/ Apple honey butter, Mac and cheese bites, we are in heaven!! Great job Blues bbq!!! I can't believe they don't have thousands of reviews, a must when in Fredrick!

    Briskey, hush puppies, fries, pulled pork sammy
    Mary S.

    I've lived here for a year and we just got Blues for the first time. How the hECk have I not been here!!! Literally wanted to cry, everything was so frickin good. Brisket, pulled pork sammy, HUSH PUPPIES, fries- all to die for. I can't believe I gyped myself of a year of this deliciousness. Hands down best bbq in Frederick, we've been to all of them now.

    They've upgraded!  They now are cooking out of a large trailer and have added several tables.  Lookin' good!

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    Best barbecue ever! Tastes wonderful with generous heaping sandwiches. The sides are great as well and they are very reasonably price.

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    Best bbq outside of Texas. Worth the drive. Love that a tattoo parlor is the landmark (for turning)

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    Pizza was delicious!! I don't like margarita pizza, and I ate the whole thing :)) fast service too!!

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    I love this Q! Pat keep up the great work. I will order my usual catering for Christmas. ;)

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    Every time I make the trip from Indiana, my wife and I make multiple stops at the best BBQ place we've ever been to.

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    I used to be a competitive BBQ cook. I can still make my smokers sing. As a result I tend to be…read moreharsh when evaluating retail BBQ joints. I've eaten at this Black Hog location (and their ones in downtown Frederick and Urbana) many times. All produce reasonable 'que - not award winning, but consistent and decent quality. Today's choice was a brisket sandwich. The meat was nicely cooked, and the bark looked nice, but it was underseasoned. As a result, it had no punch on the first bite or any that followed. I generally don't like to put sauce on brisket. The bark and the meat should speak for themselves, but in this case, I decided to try the three sauces that came with it: vinegar (Really? For brisket?), a sweet Memphis style, and a thicker Kansas City style. The latter two were too sweet for brisket, and the former was, well, an abomination. IMHO. The sandwich came with one side. I got potato salad, which also needed some pickle pieces, onions, paprika, cayenne - anything that added punch. Not the worst I've had in town, but not the best. (Yeah, yeah, I know it's subjective, but I'll stack my potato salad against anyone's. My Aunt Helen taught me well). Oh, I'll be back, don't you worry. Black Hog serves a consistent, decent product that is the best available in Frederick It's just not close to what I can eat from any of the countless hole-in-the-wall joints pretty much anywhere in Texas. But it's a much shorter drive...

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    Lovely location tucked away in Lake Whittier area of Yellow Springs. We arrived for a late dinner…read more(around 7pm) and it was pretty empty inside. We opted to sit outside since we had our dog with us. The server was very friendly, with great service and they are very dog friendly and had water bowls outside for them. I am from Eastern NC, so I have a pretty good idea of bbq and BC staples. I decided to try the flounder rather than the bbq this time. The founder was disappointing. It was a bit on the bland side and the batter is a little confusing. I was expecting a cornmeal style batter or similar, but got something different. The fish itself had potential to be very good. The beans also left a lot to be desired, just lacked flavor and taste. The business looks like they do a lot of catering as opposed to dining (possible a lot of to go orders, too).

    Our expectations : a casual dining- in bbq lunch with friends, bonus unlocked : a fun cocktail menu…read moreand ice cold beer on tap. Side note: I'm still looking for my go-to bbq joint in town, but I think this ranks a little higher for me compared to Black Hog and Mission. Both are good with the meat... but I'm a sides girl. No sides have wowed me yet, but PIGS probably has the better of the three. *The ever controversial mac and cheese (especially at a BBQ joint) is...different and unlike any I have had before. It's good: creamy rich cheddar without all the baked on extra cheese- it's strangely light like a buttered noodle. Classics like the and potato salad were underwhelming in flavor. Appetizers: Wings - fried and sauced, fried green tomatoes, house made pickles, and fresh chips with their rub seasoning (the chips were my favorite!) - all solid starters. The wings were huge! Lunch: I ordered the 2 meat and 2 sides bbq platter- jalapeño cheddar sausage (with that nice snap), smoked chicken, coleslaw and mac and cheese. It came with their jalapeño cornbread (it didn't have a ton of flavor). I'm a sucker for cornbread usually. Listen- that bar was on point, service and ambience was excellent- and they were slammed today - down a chef- and they put out some great food. Take those sides to the next level and this place is a 5.

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    4.0
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    On my first visit to Bentztown I was impressed with the vast space available in the various areas…read moreand the trendy decor that ties it all together. The space seems to go on and on with plenty of seating and spaces to gather. We were there early on a week day so we took advantage of the happy hour they offer. Their drink and food specials are good deals and their food is amazing. I had two types of wings and the slider trio to feast on and a margarita thst was huge for a happy hour offering. I visited on a Monday and they have 6$ Margaritas all day! The food was all wonderful and perfectly prepared and they offer an extensive variety of cocktails and draft beer. The music and dance area is quite large in Addition to all of the seating in the dining and bar area so weather your there for food and drinks, a dinner with friends or a music event, Bentztown has it all covered,

    Service was a bit slow due to being short staffed, but overall still okay. I was disappointed that…read morewe were charged for coffees that arrived very late and never received any refills. One guest also ordered a Coke that didn't come until the very end of the meal, and there were no refills offered for that either. That said, our server seemed to be doing her best under the circumstances, and we still tipped well. The food was pretty good, and we did enjoy our meal overall. We would consider coming back, hopefully when the restaurant is better staffed and able to handle the crowd more smoothly.

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    Came here with a group and had a really great experience. If you've never done Korean BBQ + hot pot…read morebefore, it's definitely something you should try at least once -- and K-Pot makes it easy to enjoy. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. Tons of options, and everything we tried was solid. It's interactive and fun without feeling overwhelming. Cece helped us, she was awesome. She knew the menu inside and out, answered all of our questions, and made sure we understood how everything worked. You can tell she's experienced and actually cares about the guests having a good time. She really made the whole experience smooth. It runs about $40 per person, which feels fair for all-you-can-eat and the overall experience. For the quality, service, and fun factor, it's well worth it. Definitely recommend checking it out.

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    (115 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Dragon is always a delightful experience! We've been going for years, though sporadically over the…read morepast few. The owner, though, still recognized us when we walked in the door (even after a year or so). She is so kind and knowledgeable. The spirits are always tasty, and they often have new ones to sample. The Dragon's Den is very fun. Yummy food, though I do wish there were one or two more vegetarian options. We got the nachos on this occasion, and they were really good. The drinks are the main attraction, and the menu is quite extensive. You really can't go wrong! There's plenty of seating (but it can get quite full). Our favorite part is that there are various board games to grab and play. Axe throwing is available, too. Highly, highly recommend!

    Heard while at a nearby brewery that this place had an interesting vibe and some good food so…read moredecided to check it out. They did not lie! They have a Game of Thrones/Dungeons and Dragon kind of theme going on, with cocktails named after the different houses and a page where you can roll for your drink. I went with a flight to try out some of their whiskeys, but they also make gin and vodka. The flight was ok, I find when you make all the things nothing really stands out, but the Everyday whiskey was a nice smooth sip which I very much enjoyed. For dinner I had the smoked brisket which was tasty, but the sides (garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and asparagus) were fire. Service was great, they weren't very busy so it was easy to get a table and get served. Overall I would definitely come back to roll for a random cocktail and enjoy more flights of their other offerings!

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    Axe throwing coupons with the menu
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