? MARYLAND BBQ ROAD TRIP: 7 ROADSIDE SMOKEHOUSES WORTH A STOP
A recent Fast Food Club feature highlighted 7 roadside Maryland barbecue spots worth a detour. But there’s one Prince George’s County favorite we think deserves to be added to the conversation — The Rolling Rib Part 2 in Upper Marlboro.
? BRANDYWINEMD.COM LOCAL PICK: THE ROLLING RIB PART 2 — UPPER MARLBORO
? 9423 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
? 301-599-0099
For Southern Prince George’s County, The Rolling Rib Part 2 belongs at the top of our local list.
This seasonal BBQ and soul-food spot serves up pork ribs, beef ribs, brisket, rib tips, chopped BBQ, pork chops and traditional sides. It’s primarily a takeout operation and can draw a crowd on weekends.
Their newly announced fall schedule is:
Friday & Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–3 PM
? Season closes November 15 at 3 PM, with winter pop-ups planned afterward.
The restaurant’s Facebook page currently shows a 94% recommendation rate from 307 reviews.
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? THE ORIGINAL 7 FEATURED BY FAST FOOD CLUB
1. Smokehouse BBQ Shack — Mechanicsville
Located at 29084 Three Notch Road, this roadside St. Mary’s County smokehouse specializes in wood-smoked meats, including ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork and pit beef. It has even received national attention for its Maryland barbecue. The roadside setting and outdoor picnic-table atmosphere make it exactly the type of old-school BBQ stop this list celebrates.
2. Old South Smoke House — Port Deposit
A Cecil County stop representing the northern end of Maryland’s roadside barbecue scene.
3. JB’s Ribs — Newburg
Another Southern Maryland representative and an important addition for Charles County barbecue fans.
4. Jake’s Grill — Cockeysville
The Baltimore County representative on the list, offering another take on Maryland’s pit and barbecue traditions.
5. Smoker’s BBQ Pit — Ocean City
An Eastern Shore option featuring brisket, burnt ends, baby back ribs, pit beef and smoked chicken, along with seafood choices such as catfish and cream of crab soup.
6. Fryer’s Roadside — Silver Spring
The Montgomery County stop combines barbecue with fried chicken and offers both Eastern North Carolina vinegar sauce and South Carolina-style gold sauce.
? 7. RANDY’S RIBS & BBQ — HUGHESVILLE
? 7732 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
This one deserves special recognition for Southern Maryland.
Randy’s has been slow-smoking barbecue since 1981, making it one of the area’s longtime roadside BBQ institutions.
The menu includes ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, beef, North Carolina-style pork and classic homemade sides. Randy’s opens early—around 9 AM—and operates primarily as a roadside carryout with outdoor seating.
For people traveling between Waldorf, Hughesville, Charlotte Hall and St. Mary’s County, Randy’s is one of those Route 5 landmarks that has been around for generations.
? SOUTHERN MARYLAND IS WELL REPRESENTED
What stands out about this list is how strongly Prince George’s, Charles and St. Mary’s counties can compete in Maryland’s BBQ scene.
Our expanded local list puts The Rolling Rib Part 2 in Upper Marlboro alongside JB’s Ribs in Newburg, Randy’s Ribs in Hughesville and Smokehouse BBQ Shack in Mechanicsville — giving Southern Maryland BBQ lovers several stops without having to travel toward Baltimore or the Eastern Shore.
Which one gets YOUR vote for the best BBQ in Maryland? ??
And what Southern Maryland BBQ restaurant did the list miss?
https://fastfoodclub.com/p/maryland-s-best-barbecue-hides-in-these-7-roadside-smokehouses-1e35e60b/
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