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The Rolling Rib

4.1 (302 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Soul Food
Closed • Closed

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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
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.

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

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.

Rib dinner with 2 sides
Meke C.

I stopped by on a busy Friday evening, the wait wasn't bad...especially when you know the food gonna hit just right. Gonna always return when I'm in the area. Always clean, and I love the upgrades in the restaurant

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.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many enjoy the smoky, tender ribs, generous portions, friendly service, and classic BBQ atmosphere.

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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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Great food for a change up and it's local. Highly recommend it to everyone in the area looking for barbecue.

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3 years ago

Don't feel like cooking Sunday dinner go here! You'll thank me later Ribs are bomb!!!!

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2 years ago

The ribs are good the greens are good and the sweet potato pies are especially the banana pudding made like my mom did

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The Pit Stop - Ribs and brisket DELICIOUS on both.  Brisket was tender.

The Pit Stop

3.5(87 reviews)
4.3 mi

Heard good reviews about this place, so I decided to give it a try. I was hesitant because there…read morewere no customers inside. The service was ok, I think there needs to be more customer service. The wait time was doubled, which it may be best to order in advance and pick up. There is ample seating if you decide to eat in, however it doesn't seem warming, so wasn't any customers inside. Now to the food. I decided to order the 2 meat combo, which consisted of smoke wings and ribs. My sides were candied yams and mac n cheese.we also orders the greens. Before we get into the taste of the food, I was highly upset with the presentation of the bag that was given to me. It was so greasy and food all Over it, as I could see the bad was handled with the gloves that was used for the food. That almost turned me away for sure! I must say the food wasn't bad at all. The ribs and wings had a good smoke on them. The Mac n cheese wasn't bad, many missing a little seasoning, the yams were yummy and the greens were ok, I think if it didn't have sugar in it, I would have enjoyed them more. Overall I would say it was a 8 out of 10. If you're looking for some barbeque.. call them and place your order.

I stopped by because I was craving smoked wings, and I'm glad I did because the smoked wings were…read moredelicious! They had the perfect amount of seasoning and just the right kick without being overly spicy. I originally planned to order one of the meals because the pricing was very reasonable, but unfortunately, they were out of several of the sides I wanted. That was a little disappointing because I was really looking forward to trying them. If you're ordering smoked wings, be prepared for a wait. I was told there is about a 40-minute wait, so I would recommend ordering online ahead of time if you don't want to sit around waiting. As far as the service, the young lady taking orders wasn't particularly welcoming. She wasn't rude or disrespectful, but she also didn't make me feel especially welcomed as a customer. The ambiance was just okay--nothing that really stood out to me. There was also an issue with our catfish order. After waiting the 40 minutes, the young man from the back came out and explained that he had accidentally burnt the catfish and needed to cook another piece. I was definitely a little annoyed after already waiting that long, but I actually appreciated that he came out, explained what happened, and did not serve us burnt food. That honesty made a difference. Getting burnt food after waiting 40 minutes would have completely changed this review! Overall, I would definitely return for the smoked wings. Hopefully, next time they'll have more of the sides available because I'd really like to try a full meal. The wings alone were enough to make me want to come back.

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Vibes Southern Cuisine

4.4(166 reviews)
4.2 mi
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At last, after years of seeing them place in the local top places to eat, I finally paid them a…read morevisit. They're usually closed the days that I'm in the Upper Marlboro area, but not this time! It's in the same Plaza as the Amish market, so there's plenty of parking. I stepped inside and there were a couple of chairs for waiting along the window. Otherwise, it's a small open space and there are desserts on display, I'm in you to read, and very polite staff behind the counter. I decided to get the blackened salmon and shrimp entree with collard greens and mac and cheese. I got their salts at caramel banana pudding for dessert. I decided to use my insulated bag and wait until I got to my friend's house to eat. I love the shrimp and the salmon. They were seasoned well, but not to a point of tasting too salty, which can happen at a lot of soul food restaurants for me. Unfortunately, despite the good flavor, this was the case with the collard greens, whew. Also, there is turkey in there, so don't get it as a vegetarian option! The mac and cheese was good... Not sure where I would put it in my rankings, but I enjoyed it. That banana pudding.... Whoa. It was the perfect dessert, and I would happily get it again. The salted caramel and banana balance surprisingly well. Their top rankings are well deserved, and I am looking forward to trying their wings and other items next time!

Disclaimer: I didn't have an entrée this time--I had the sides and a mango lemonade. And let me…read moretell you, the sides were really tasty! The food looked delicious, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. My only disappointment was that they had run out of potato salad, which was the one thing I was craving! The mango lemonade was good too a little on the sweeter side so you definitely need some ice. The ambiance was okay, and while nothing really stood out about it, the prices were reasonable. I'd definitely go back and try a full platter next time. Overall, based on what I had, I'd say it's worth giving a try!

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Yoder's Ribs and Chickens

Yoder's Ribs and Chickens

4.2(21 reviews)
4.3 mi
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(Previous review for Kountry Grille. Will remove when access is updated.)…read more The Yoder's Ribs and Chicken team are absolutely wonderful, nice, and kind! They also move very quickly and have great, fresh smoked meats. I would definitely recommend them!

These ribs, though. Good, they are. Eat them, you must. Love them, you will. These *are* the ribs…read moreyou're looking for. Yoda's Ribs FTW. If you sleep with someone you meet here (probably not an Amish person) you'll sing Yoder-lay Yoder-lay, Yoder-lay-ee-heeeee. And rightly so. What to get: Ribs What else: Ribs What time is it: Ribs Who will win the election: Ribs Wanna date an Amish girl like Harrison Ford in Witness?: Ribs Amazing juicy perfect Amish ribs. Taste like heaven. They come with no seasoning, or at least mine didn't. Just tasted smoked to perfection and made me want to squeal. Like a pig. But that's wrong. I don't know how anyone can not give this place a 5. I mean the ribs are better than 99% of BBQ joints. Along with the hot pretzel place (with the amazing shakes omg), this is easily the best thing inside this awesome Amish market. I don't get it, but alas. Not to mention the fact that, where else can I say, I just want to try "a rib" please (which I did the first time I went here), and they sell me a single solitary rib for a couple of dollars. At which point I fall in love and order a bunch more. Really lovely, friendly service. Very practical. Everything is weighed so you never get shorted. So you... You-dere. Get your bottom over to the Amish Market in Maryland, and get a hot pretzel, a shake, and a rib! If you don't, you will endure a lot of ribbing from me.

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Smoke Stack's House Of Bbq - Epic

Smoke Stack's House Of Bbq

4.1(44 reviews)
5.4 mi
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My apt complex has been having food trucks come to our apt for the past few weeks and this was one…read moreof them. My husband loves bbq, so we had to order. I got the catfish with baked beans and the green beans. My husband had a rib dinner with baked beans and mac 'n cheese. As soon as I got the food into the apt and opened the box, the apt was immediately filled with the most delicious smell!! Everything was wonderful. Catfish seasoned and fried to perfection. And the baked beans were AMAZING! I usually don't eat baked beans because I find most to be too sweet (I know, I know, that's the point of them, right lol). But these were amazing. They had a good amount of sweetness, but also a bit of vinegar to cut through. Loved them! My husband enjoyed his ribs and the mac. I don't eat dairy (I know), but I sampled the mac and the smoke flavor was divine! They were perfectly cheesy for me. My husband said he wished they were cheesier, but still enjoyed them. Oh! And my husband ordered a pulled pork sandwich, which he ate the following day. Again, it smelled delicious and he said it was one of the best pulled pork sandwiches he'd ever had out here. I sampled a bit and I can concur. Delicious! Definitely hope they come back to VA for a visit! Would love to order again!

4.5 stars. I had the…read morechance to visit while at a team event at Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Despite the reports that this business is closed, it clearly is not. As this was an all day event, I started with a side of fries before the wine tasting. The fries were fresh, hot and crispy, but could have benefited from some salt and pepper if available. They were also $10, but other dishes were not ready yet, so not much choice. Later in the day, I got a smoked brisket combo with mac & cheese, and BBQ baked beans. It was a sunny summer day, so the outside temperature was in the low 90s...so inside the trailer (not a traditional food truck as in DC/VA as trailers are permitted in MD), the temperature had to be well over 100. Definitely feel for the staff, but they served orders with a smile. The combo itself was good - with promise of greatness - but not quite there. First, the mac & cheese - cheesy with soft macaroni pasta as you should expect . It had the right consistency and flavor balance without too much salt of cheese flavor. Second, the beans - a medley of beans, peppers, onions and homemade BBQ sauce...sweet, mildly spicy with a vinegar base. Finally, the brisket - cooked to perfection, but lacking any flavor from the dry rub. Paired with the homemade BBQ sauce, it was damn good...but just okay without. The disappointing aspect being that the meat was not even warm. With an outside temperature in the 90s, I would have expected something above room temperature...but okay. Anyway, solid...but has room for improvement!

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Smoke Stack's House Of Bbq - The "Big stack". Barked Brisket like it's supposed to be done. Ribs oh my. And those Beans!!!!

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The "Big stack". Barked Brisket like it's supposed to be done. Ribs oh my. And those Beans!!!!

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