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    The Rolling Rib

    4.1 (295 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Soul Food
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Pork ribs greens Mac and cheese
    Heather H.

    It was everything I was told it would be the good is just good good good good Good service Good food I'm going back again and again and again and again

    Seafood salad
    Kyla G.

    So wait time outta this world 45mins-1hr. So i ended up picking ready made stuff. I got the seafood salad which should be called shrimp salad. Wasn't too tasty 3/5 and that's being generous. The slice of sweet potato pie wasn't too sweet definitely tasty though 4/5. Place is small you will have to wait outside

    Seafood salad
    Rachelle R.

    I drove 50 minutes to try Rolling Rib after hearing good things, but unfortunately, my experience was underwhelming from start to finish. Despite arriving just in time for my scheduled pickup after a 60-minute wait, my food was cold. I ordered the beef ribs, mac and cheese, and greens. The beef ribs were mostly fat, and they were short ribs not the meaty beef ribs I expected. The mac and cheese was very dry, and the greens lacked flavor entirely. The seafood salad was especially disappointing more like a shrimp noodle salad. It was basically a bowl of pasta with mayo, only 3 large shrimp and 3 small ones. It should be called a shrimp salad, not seafood salad. The strawberry lemonade was extremely sweet some might enjoy that, but it was too much for me. After the long drive, long wait, and high expectations, I was truly disappointed. I really wanted to like this place, but the quality didn't live up to the hype.

    FATBOX (PORK)
    Kimber V.

    We stopped by after work on a Friday. This was my first time here. The parking lot was full and cars are parked on the side of the road near the restaurant. Some of the items we wanted to order, turkey wings and beef bbq, were sold out. I ordered a Fat Box for $13. I was told the wait would be 20 minutes. Well, an hour later my number was finally called!!! Now I know why so many people were sitting in their cars. This place has a loyal following and the food and prices are well worth the wait. Check this place out. You will not be missed. Get there early if you can.

    Combo platter
    Shawn W.

    This place closes in the winter and recently opened the last week of March. This was my first time here as I went there during their closed hours. Apparently I was not the only one unaware of the seasonal closing because another car pulled up as I was there. The line was about 20 people deep and from the ear hustling many were happy that it was open and surprised at the number of people waiting. It must be a thing with bbq places where they make you wait. Once I got in I knew exactly what I was going for. There is an item called a fat box ($13) that comes with ribs, two wings, choice of roll or sweet muffin and a side which the spouse went with. I went with the combo platter that came with two choices of meats, two sides, coleslaw, and choice of bread. For the two meats I decided with the spicy chopped pork and pork ribs accompanied by collard greens and mac n cheese. For $25 I think this combo platter was a great deal. The portions were of good size as it was lunch and eventually dinner. The chopped spicy pork was good and had a nice kick to it that was not trying to destroy your mouth. I see myself going back specifically to get this in the future. The ribs were decent and I believe I got four or five of them on top of the chopped pork. They must have cut mines from the middle of the rack. No edge pieces that would make you mad in my order. The mild sauce on the side added a nice flavor and I am the type to get sauce on the side to make sure it is not trying to cover some issues with the ribs. Whoever in the back cooking the greens I can tell they like putting a little sugar in their greens. Now for some this is a point of contention like putting sugar in grits. Personally as long as you don't go overboard with it I am fine with a little sugar in the greens. When I got home of course I splashed a little hot vinegar on it. The mac n cheese was real mac n cheese and had that nice light browning on the edge. Light browning, not burnt So this place is only open Friday to Sunday for limited hours. There are Sunday specials so go online and check them out. I will be going back to sample some of the other goods but I know now to either order online or call it in. Still if you look at the online menu it does not match up with the selection on the menu at the physical location. The wait is not bad but might as well use the tools available. If you get there while busy the parking lot can get cramped but you should be able to find a spot.

    Strawberry lemonade
    Sharon H.

    The best beef ribs that I've had in a minute. Was expecting at least one whole rib vs pieces. Cabbage and cornbread very tasty as well. Strawberry lemonade is thirst quenching. I wanted some seafood salad but it only comes in one size. You won't regret the visit but the wait and parking is another issue.

    Rib Pork Tips platter
    Latonya H.

    Can opening da y after waiting months for them to open back up and I must say it was well worth the wait. Rolling Ribs has been my go to for 9 years and the food is always amazing. The cashier is always friendly. I must say when you come don't be in a hurry because it takes time for them to complete orders. You can order ahead online if you choose. But just know the food is worth the wait.

    Fried Pork Chops(2)
    Orquidea R.

    Stumbled upon this place looking for some bbq while in that area. Service was quick but attendant was not personable and she seemed very bothered by questions being asked about the menu. Those questions needed to be asked because unfortunately items that we were ordering they were out of. This was a Sunday early in the day. Lots of people coming through. Desserts in a window that you can't order because they are already accounted for for those online/pick up orders, then they shouldn't be visible to your customers. The waiting area seemed crowded and not the best of system wihen calling out the orders. Mine was never called, I waited a bit and when I see the people that ordered after me get their items, I went up and my bag was sitting there all along, but I was told to wait for my number to be called. Food was tasty, could have used more in the portion. It all was just ok.

    Mickei M.

    I've been here 3 times since they opened this season. The way this place has me in a choke hold for the summer! This food is soooo dang good! Potato salad is top tier. Baked beans are perfectly sweet and bbq style. Collards and cabbage made exactly like Thanksgiving time. The pecan and lemon pound cakes....so moist and yummy. Plus they give u a huge slice. Overall portions are generous and that is truly underrated this day and age! The only things that I ordered which I didn't like was the fried fish and the strawberry lemonade. Overall this is one of the best places I've eaten at since I relocated to Upper Marlboro! It is so freakin delicious!

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    The catfish was absolutely delicious. Macaroni and cheese was just okay. The green beans were okay too. Brisket was delicious.

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    5 months ago

    How are you going to run a business and not clarify your business hours and even worse not even open or post an update.

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    7 months ago

    Totally worth the drive. Ribs were outstanding even without barbecue sauce!!!! There chicken was A+. I highly recommend this place!!

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    7 months ago

    Great bbq better then some will definitely be back for some more chicken and side are very flavorful great potatoes salad

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    5 months ago

    I love the ribs! They are scrumptious! I enjoy the other food, too! It's worth the drive!

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    The food is good and the portion vs price is on point!!! My favs are the ribs, mac and greens.

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    The food is excellent! The ribs are tender, the greens are delicious and the Mac and cheese is on point.

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    4.7(231 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Our community needed this establishment. The food is not only delicious but healthy. There are so…read moremany options. My favorite is the yellow rice, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and 1/2 shrimp and 1/2 barbecue chicken. I have also fell in love with the cucumber lemonade drink and tropical fruit punch. They give you a generous portion. My daughter and I make a trip once a week. I will be trying something new the next time I go. The service and ambience is excellent. The food is like a party in your mouth! I highly recommend Spiced Black.

    If Chipotle had a soulful, culturally rich cousin... it would be Spice Black. Period…read more I've been seeing this place all over social media, so when I found myself in the area, I had to see what the hype was about. First off, parking is easy. It's in a shopping center, so nothing stressful there, and the restaurant itself is easy to spot. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was how clean, polished, and classy everything looked. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic. The staff immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time which I appreciated. They didn't just rush me through the line; they actually took time to explain the menu, how the bowls are built, and offered samples. That alone made the experience feel welcoming and intentional. Now let's get into the FOOD. Everything looked fresh. They have about four rice options (which is already a win), and I went with the pineapple coconut rice. For my protein, I chose grilled chicken, but they also offer shrimp, salmon, and even a mushroom option for vegetarians and honestly, the mushrooms looked so good I almost switched. For my added sides, I kept it simple because I really wanted to taste everything. Collard greens and sweet potatoes. But they also had plantains, and okra....real deal soul food options. Then you get into the fresh toppings. Slaws, carrots, pickled veggies. I kept it light. I finished my bowl with collard green pesto (which intrigued me, and I'm glad I tried it) and added an étouffée sauce over my rice... and listen!!!!! That combo? Chef's kiss. I grabbed a tropical punch juice, and just like everything else, it tasted fresh and well-made. Let me say this clearly: the food is a 10/10. If you're someone who will give Chipotle chance after chance, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to try Spice Black. 10/10. Worth your money. Worth the hype. Worth the experience.

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    3.5(57 reviews)
    13.3 mi

    This review is for the location inside the skating rink but I'm going to share it here as well…read more First, maybe it's my fault for ordering from this location inside of a skating rink because what I got was skating rink caliber food. I thought I was ordering from the other location. My bad! I can't believe she opened another location where she apparently has not improved on her business practices. I have ordered at this location and waited over an hour for my order. The food was STAMP just like Schlim said, but the wait is just ludicrous. So the couple times I went there after I just packed my patience. This evening I needed to grab some food quickly before heading to an event. I had no idea what I wanted. Open up the app and LMG popped up. I ordered for pickup on Uber Eats. When I arrived, almost an hour after I placed the order, they said they needed a "couple minutes" after she went over and finally looked at it. They do not check the app orders. They have no business dealing with anything not right in front of them. They can barely handle that! That couple minutes turned into an hour. I had to finally go up to the counter when I saw other people getting their food quickly. That got the woman behind the counters attention. Because I think she forgot again. She apologized and said they had been swamped. Is that my problem? Then she tried to offer me a drink for compensation. Um, are we talking about the same drink I ordered and paid for. At that point I just wanted to go. Got home and opened the food. As long as it took, you would have thought it was freshly cooked. Everything looked like it had been sitting around all day. When I saw the turkey wings as a special, I knew I had screwed up. It was old. The gumbo greens were disappointing. They burned it and had the nerve to serve it to me as if I wouldn't notice. I have it sitting here with the lid on, the burnt smell keeps smacking me in the face. Here's the best part. The oxtail egg rolls did not taste freshly cooked. After I started eating the second one, I found these cooked inside. It's not edible or part of the stuffing It's definitely some kind of plastic. Disgusting. The turkey wings and Mac and cheese were barely edible. Especially the mac and cheese. I have eaten before at their other location and despite the extra long wait there too, the food was fresh and tasted great. No complaints there. So I was expecting food that would make it worth the wait. This time, they had the nerve to make me wait on barely edible food. Food that absolutely belonged inside of the bowling alley it's located in. Extremely disappointing. I won't ever be going back. I don't give my hard earned money to restaurants that waste my time and serve slop containing plastic to add insult to injury.

    So I tried to order today because of a review on IG. According to the IG, they are open at the…read moreBaltimore and temple hills locations... ALL DAY EVERYDAY. The page only has links for you to online order from the Baltimore locations though. Once I arrive, the door is locked with a sign to call for pick up order. I call and am greeted with "Hello" and that's it. So I ask if this is Lula Mae's stating that I'd like to place an order. I was then told they only do DoorDash or uber eats orders. I stated that site isn't on the ig to place and order. I was told that if I type the business name in DoorDash or uber eats while I'm standing outside, it'll come up. I told the young gentleman to have a great day. He wasn't rude, but I won't be supporting this business. Something about this interaction didn't sit right with me. Really sucks, I've been wanting to try it out for a while, but it was further than I would drive to just pick up food and not have a seated dining experience.

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    3.5(216 reviews)
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    EllaRay's was so good! I appreciate the fact that its one of those 'if you know, you know' places…read more From the parking lot, I don't think many would know that this is where this great spot is located. I was invited here for dinner with a high school friend who had been here before, and I text him appreciating the NEXT DAY, to say how good this place was. When you come in, you pass the bar and I'm sure someone has already greeted you by then. The customer service here was great! Throughout our entire hour.5 stay at EllaRay's, my table of 2 was probably asked at least 5 times if we needed anything - in the best way too, not the inconvenience type. The food is served hot-bar style, with someone there to present to you whatever you want. I ordered the smothered turkey, mac&chz, and cabbage, along with some red velvet cake and a mixed lemonade-tea mix that was sweeeeeet! The food itself was DELICIOUS. The smothered turkey was exactly that - see the picture of the portions too. The mac&chz was also that, cheesy, and the cabbage had a great spice to it, that I enjoyed! My friend ordered the yams, string beans and catfish - and from what he let me try (I was only interested in trying the catfish), I loved it! I think it would be something that I'd order as my side next time. For desert, I had the cake the following day and loved the fact that the icing was homemade - not heavy or thick. Now the only thing that I haven't noted was the service. Was the staff attentive and great with their recommendations, yes - but their line was just so long. Maybe I came during a rush but to get all of the delicious food offered, it did take a little longer than expected. Other that that, I loved this place! Pack your patience, and appetite!

    Everyone swears they have the best authentic soul food. A claim like that is subjective for real…read more Unfortunately, Ella Ray's Cafe was a miss for me. This buffet style soul food spot lacked flavor and seasoning. I ordered turkey wings w/ collard greens and yams as my 2 sides. They give you what they say is cornbread but more like a corn muffin. Bland. The only thing I liked was the sweet tea. The service was ok, ambiance average, food mediocre.

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    3.8(141 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    I love this spot--you've gotta try Fireman's Cafe in Clinton, MD. The staff is amazing, the food is…read morea solid 5, and I'm treating my admins using our 2026 morale budget. Jose will be taking care of us--cool guy, great service. They provide great music Bob Marley to be exact. Come on through, family. Peace and love!!

    This Spot Is A Whole Experience... Not Just A Meal. It Said They Were Closed On Sunday, I'm Glad I…read moreCalled To Check & Find Out They Are Now Open Sundays. I've Been Wanting To Try This Place For Over a Year Now. FRIED SHRIMP PLATTER - $18 Came With 8 Pieces Of Fried Shrimp & Two Sides. I Chose Mac & Cheese + Fries. The Shrimp Was Lightly Battered And Fried Perfectly Not Heavy Or Greasy At All. Exactly How I Like It! FRIES They Were Okay, Did The Job. Personally, I Wish They Had Crinkle-Cut Fries, That Would've Taken It Up A Notch. MAC N CHEESE Really Good & Honestly Different From Anywhere Else I've Had. Comforting & Flavorful Without Being Basic. I Definitely Need To Try Their Crack Cakes Next Time Especially The One With Lobster Meat BBQ SAUCE OMGGGGGG!!!!!! Their BBQ Sauce Deserves Its Own Section. I Tried It On The Side & It Was Everything. It Immediately Reminded Me Of The BBQ From The Rib Man On The Street Corner In DC.... Brought Back So Many Memories. So Good They Need More Items With This Sauce, Period. The Staff Was Super Friendly & Had Smiles. Special Shoutout To The Lady Working As The Cashier, She Was Absolutely Phenomenal. So Kind, Welcoming, & Extremely Helpful. They Definitely Hired The Right Person To Bring Warmth To The Space. I Loved The Fire Station Theme. From The Fire Pole To The Phone & The Entire Setup, It Truly Felt Like A Real Fire Station. Super Clean, Thoughtfully Designed, And Very Welcoming. Great Food, Amazing Sauce, Incredible Service, And A Unique Theme That Makes You Want To Come Back. This Place Is A Gem.

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    3.8(646 reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    As always such a delicious meal. It's been a minute since I've visited, and so glad I did. I'll…read morestart with the yellow cake w/ chocolate icing - delicious! I usually get the banana pudding but they were out. So for my first time trying, its very good. I ordered the catfish dinner with trinity greens and scalloped potatoes and potato salad. The batter is very seasoned and tasty. I love it. Listen my whole meal was delicious and tasty! My favorite is the honey butter biscuit, I got an extra. That biscuit is so soft, buttery, and delicious. Let me give kudos to the students upfront. They were polite, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend. If you haven't tried I definitely recommend, if you are looking for great Soul Food.

    Oooohhh Mmyyyyyyy F'ing God!!!!!!!!!! If I could give this place 10 stars I would! The food was so…read moregood I had to stop in my tracks and wrote this review! Idk where I been and why I haven't been here sooner! They got Carolina kitchen beat and that was my go to for good, quick southern cuisine. I loved their easy order system online if you didn't want to wait inside the establishment for your order you can choose that option. They even have a separate "pick up" section that you go to simply pick up your online order. The customer service was 1 of 1! Mac and cheese, Amazing!!!! Fried cabbage delicious!!! Smothered pork chop nice and tender and the chicken wings are flavorful and falling off the bone!!! I can't wait to come back to this establishment!!

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