At first, I was a bit hesitant about going because I don't eat pork...but I love beef brisket. I grew up in Texas, so naturally I was curious about the taste of the Arkansas BBQ sandwich, which I ended up ordering. I came here on my coworkers suggestion for a business luncheon. I ordered the Arkansas BBQ Beef sandwich, a side of mac and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. The food actually came out pretty quickly and that beef in that BBQ sandwich was so tender, I couldn't help but pick off pieces with my fork. The sauce was tangy, sweet, and held a bold flavor. I'm taking one star off because I was disappointed with the cornbread, which I happen too look forward to eating at any BBQ restaurant. I felt like the cornbread was a little dry and bland. It was missing that moisture, cake like texture that really would have topped off this meal. It was the missing desert to my lunch and I just was left looking for more. Our service was excellent. The waitress kept my drinks filled and would always follow up on us. That being said, for a work lunch, the meal is quite filling and will do just fine. I would recommend this place to anyone. I didn't see a sign for any free wifi, but there is dedicated parking for customers. I hear in the evenings, parking is very difficult to find. The place was packed when we got there, but fortunately, we had no wait. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and fortunately a couple of my coworkers already were seated. I thought the atmosphere was welcoming, and very pleasant for sit down dining. Pricing is good. My meal cost me less than ten bucks and they offered sweet tea, which is one of my preferred drinks of choice. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone and would go back again if i had the chance.
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Marley D.
Been here plenty of times, finally got around to writing a review. Let me start by saying I am not a BBQ connoisseur by any means but I know good food when I taste it and boy is this pretty darn tasty. The last time I was here I got a half slab of the wet ribs, sweet smokey sauce and tender juicy flavorful meat. The ribs are by far the best item at Black Hog, IMO. Cornbread is the way I like it, slightly sweet, crumbly yet moist. Cole slaw and collard greens are nothing to rant nor rave about.... Actually scratch that, none of the sides except for the baked beans are really worth paying for. Skip the sides and stick with just meat & cornbread. P.S. it's ridiculous to go to a BBQ joint and get a salad but I will say, their salads are fresh, crisp and NOT skimp.
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Charles B.
I get the 2 meat dinner, brisket and Carolina style. Along with potato salad and coleslaw. My wife gets the half chicken and makes 2-3 meals out of it. We stop maybe once or twice a month as a treat to ourselves. I just wish the sides were a bit bigger for the prices.
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Andy R.
I am a huge BBQ fan. I am very picky as my skill with the smoker and the grill is above average. This leads me to being usually disappointed with BBQ joints. HOWEVER, Black Hog is the real deal. I eat there as often as I can. Everyone that I bring raves about it. Good beer selection and the sides are pretty yummy.
(5)
Elisha C.
I am not sure my review is totally fair - but since there were four of us eating here I will take in everyones opinions and combine into one review. We were heading to an evening Frederick Keys game and wanted something different before the game. We had recommendations for Black Hog BBQ from others who have been here and so we thought we'd give it a try. Upon arrival the outside area was totally full so we sat inside where we were greated by a server who said she would just clean up our table really quickly. I did not realize that part of cleaning out table would mean pouring bleach on the floor right where we were sitting - it wreaked of bleach the entire meal. We all chose a BBQ plate - although I have heard their burgers are delicious so I will try those next time. My husband and I both prefer Texas Style BBQ so we were not overly impressed by the sauce choices on the menu, but the meat was nicely cooked and spiced on its own. The portions are very filling and went well with whichever meat you chose. I was not overly impressed with the mac-n-cheese, but the beans were quite the perfect blend of spices. My girlfriend ordered the jalapeno margarita and said it was perfectly spiced, but 2 was plenty. The boys stuck with beer and I had the lemonade which was not overly sweet, but was the perfect freshness. I definitely think this is a great place to order catered BBQ, but I just don't think it is my preferred style of BBQ. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and did not leave anything behind!
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Joey B.
These people can produce some awesome BBQ!!! the service is always good and very speedy.. highly recommend to any non vegetarian lol
(5)
Jim G.
Wow! Possibly one of the best meals I have had. On 8/12/14 we spent the day touring Gettysburg. We were driving back to DC and didn't want to hit the city at rush hour. My wife found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. Had maybe a 15 minute wait for a table, not bad at dinner time. The waitress was very helpful as we didn't know what to order. She made a number of suggestions which were spot on. My wife ordered a whole slab of ribs, half with sauce, half dry rub, nephew got 1/2 chicken with dry rub and I had Arkansas beef with sauce. We all shared the meals and couldn't say one was better than the other. Overall a great experience. Too bad we live in Michigan!
(5)
Seaven G.
I eat at the black hog quite often when i am downtown. My favorite is the Carolina pull pork with spicy cole slaw. This is a very tasty sandwich packed with plenty of meat. The price is not bad either.
(4)
Lloyd W.
In full agreement with the other Yelpers who rank this spot near the top of all-time favorites. While service from Emily was "o.k." the food and presentation is terrific. Even my dining mate, a self-described Cole Slaw aficionado, was thrilled with the texture and great, simple flavor of the Black Hog version. I had the Luke's BBQ Burger with Arkansas Beef and enjoyed every bite. It was cooked to the temperature requested and the roll was perfect for the filling. The "small" order of House Cut fries was just the amount and tasty. In a capsule: a simple menu that provides plenty of options, great food, decent service, a nice setting with Sam and Dave and Wilson Pickett tunes playing. I'm looking forward to returning to try the pork shoulder and all the sauces. See ya there!
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Pat A.
There are few things in the world that get me going like a properly smoked pork butt complimented by a tangy vinegar sauce, and after 3 years of searching I've determined that Black Hog is as good as BBQ is going to get north of the Carolina's. I don't want to overstate my expertise, but after spending two years as a BBQ cook in Nashville Tennessee, I consider myself at least a little better versed in Que than the average joe. That being said, it is my humble opinion that Black Hog hits extremely well on all the big targets - Smoked Beef Brisket, Arkansas Beef, BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder, Pit Ham, Smoked Sausage, St. Louis Ribs, Gumbo, Buffalo Wings (with a local Old Bay twist), and Smoked Chicken. They spread the style around, covering all bases that perspective BBQ fans might seek, all under one well marketed roof. Most Marylanders will judge a BBQ shack in the same way that a Georgian might judge their local New York-style delicatessen. Strict authenticity and adherence to traditional methods give way to broader bullet points. Frederick locals don't expect a "meat and three" option cooked by a 4th generation owner in a 60 year old smoker, and are instead given the opportunity to enjoy both Carolina and Memphis style pork on the same plate. Perhaps I'm lamenting my days in southern pork heaven, but I assure you that this is a positive review. I digress. In any case, Black Hog goes above and beyond in every category. The proteins would blend in with any regional BBQ scene, the traditional sides offer a creamy/smokey/buttery pallet cleanser, the cornbread gets the job done, the sweet tea will give you diabetes, and the atmosphere is surpassed only by the service. The only thing missing is SEC football. All this being said, I must now refocus on the my true motivation for writing tonight. My smokey muse, the diamond in the pork, the truffle in the collard greens, the beauty amongst the brisket: The Black Hog Bacon Cheeseburger. At the end of the day, what can you say about a perfect cheeseburger? It's juicy, it's charred to a medium perfection, it's loaded with personalized fixins, and its served with four large potatoes worth of house cut fries. Imagine the best Five Guy's burger you've ever had, and kick it up three notches. In a city recognized as a culinary hotspot by the New York Times, my favorite dish is an $8 bacon cheeseburger. I'd like to go on, but the simple perfection of this sandwich cannot be served justice by further doting. Simply put, everyone needs to try this burger. While you're at it make sure to ask for the warm bbq sauce. It's the same as the sauce available table side, but is kept warm in the kitchen. The temperature difference brings out the vinegar bite, adding an exciting dimension as both a garnish and a dipping sauce. In closing, you should visit Black Hog. Visit Black Hog tonight. Visit Black Hog tomorrow. Visit Black Hog twice a week. Visit Black Hog as often as your wallet and your waistline will allow you to. Try all the meats, drink the sweet tea, and somewhere deep down inside believe that Butch Jones has what it takes to lead the Volunteers to a national championship. God Bless Pat Summitt.
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Kasey C.
You can't go wrong with the Arkansas BBQ. It will definitely leave you wanting more! The Texas brisket was a little stringy for my taste, but I would definitely return. The mac & cheese is good and the cornbread was a nice enough finish. It was served at room temp with cold butter, so that could have been better. The jalapeno margarita has got quite a kick to it. I enjoyed the one I had, but won't order it again. Con: Parking. Parking sucks here, but really parking at most places around here is street parking and hit or miss. It's a little small, so if you're coming at a busy time expect a wait. It's worth it though. Maybe I can talk the husband into driving out for dinner tonight....
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Shannon S.
I was a little disappointed they only had chicken that's grilled and has a dry rub on it but it was good and tasty. It was cooked all the way through without tasting dry. I'm not a beef or pork eater so my choices are limited. They did have wings but I wasn't in the mood for them. I had a side of Mac and cheese that tasted pretty bland. This is coming from a person who would only eat homemade mac and cheese even as a child. My mom could never get me to eat that stuff out of the box. The consistency was off and there wasn't much flavor. The cornbread was pretty good. I don't think I'll be going back.
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Tamara A.
Always good eats! Simple and prompt service. Fairly reasonable prices.
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Sloan S.
I made the drive up here to get a taste of true Carolina-style barbecue. Of course, being a native, I'm picky.... although I have to admit Black Hog nailed it! I ordered a barbecue sandwich with fries while my boyfriend had the three-meat plate with two sides (Carolina barbecue, brisket, and Arkansas beef barbecue with macaroni and cheese and baked beans). The bun was toasted and buttery, the barbecue was cooked and chopped perfectly, and the vinegar-based sauce tasted like home. The slaw was a great, creamy complement to the vinegar sauce. I could go on and on about the barbecue, but I get that not everyone is into the Carolina style. Fortunately, Black Hog delivers on other fronts, too. The handcut fries were delicious and the sides were very good, although a little small to me; however, you get a ton of meat, so you aren't likely to leave hungry. Our waitress was extremely nice, too. One of my best finds in Frederick!
(5)
Danielle L.
I always make it a point to stop here when I'm in town and it's so worth it. Great atmosphere, quick service, and delish food.
(5)
Julie M.
My friends and I were in town for the craft beer festival last weekend. As we were in a cab on our way there, we drove by this place with the windows down. It smelled amazing. We went back later for dinner and the taste definitely lived up to the aroma!Delicious BBQ (and I have had a lot of BBQ in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Texas), great sides, and solid cornbread. Also, friendly, patient service in dealing with our group of seven.
(5)
Nick B.
Another case of Fredrickitus. For some reason the places out here are rated too high. This place is decent. That's about it. Stopped in for lunch. Got a brisket sandwich and fries. The brisket had hardly any smoke flavor. Cooked too fast at too high a temp and failed the pull test. Very chewy. The fries were soggy and greasy. I would go back but not after trying other places. They do have a little bar and decent looking drinks.
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Bobby B.
Everyone remembers their first time right? Mine was at a friends party. The chicken was some of the most flavorful and perfectly cooked I'd ever had. The beans were to die for, and I can't stop thinking about their homemade BBQ sauce. When I realized the grill was cold and this was take out, catered by Black Hog, I was super impressed! Since then I've been in to dine at Black Hog and they continually impress. Great to have them in the area!
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Xtine C.
Definitely good BBQ but the portions were smaller than I imagined so had to get more! The ribs and pulled pork were my favorite and I loved the fact that they had a lot of sauces to choose from.
(4)
James F.
I live in Texas and this place has some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The pulls pork was incredible, the corn bread was sweet and not too dense, and the flavor and consistency of the rice and beans were perfect. There was a low fire that creeps up while eating from the sauce that is tempered by the sweetness and the smokeyness from all the food. Great place to relax, have some good chow and down some beers.
(4)
Erik B.
Good BBQ at a good price. The service is speedy which makes it perfect for a quick lunch. The brisket is delicious as is the cornbread. The coleslaw is shredded so fine the texture is not to my liking but the flavor is good though. I'll be back.
(4)
Shana K.
Delicious BBQ! The portions are big, and the price is reasonable. You can even buy bulk meat to go or cocktails to drink at their small bar. There are many specials throughout the week. The menu has a nice variety, and there are a good number of sauces to choose from. Great atmosphere and service. I'd go here more often if it was closer.
(5)
Ryan G.
Best ribs in the area for sure! Love the dry rub, the only way to get ribs in my opinion. The flavor is a little different with the slightly sweet rub they put on them. Different but awesome. I think they use a little brown sugar maybe? I don't' know, but they are addicting, and pair perfectly with bourbon. Do it!
(5)
Sherry D.
I have been to Black Hog twice and each time it's been excellent. I've tried their BBQ Ribs, Arkansas beef, pulled pork, beef brisket, and I'm sure a few other things I can't recall at the moment.... I've enjoyed each new thing I've tried. Took my family here as well when they came to visit and they loved the food as well. Only thing I wish is that they sold their sauce in bottles.... I would have loved to send my family home with a bottle of each of their sauce flavors. They would have loved that! Unfortunately the plastic containers they now put the sauce into wouldn't make the road trip all the way back to Texas. The parking gets full really quickly so I recommend parking at a nearby street and walking during lunch hours. Great food and great location with nice comfortable decor inside. A must-try if you've never been here before!
(5)
Corey W.
I'm from Texas. I cook on a BBQ competition team. Black Hog is legit. The service is good, the BBQ is excellent, and they have good draft beers...what else do you need to know. Had the pulled pork sandwich and I would have it again in a heartbeat. Eat here. It's good.
(4)
Audrey P.
Black hog catered my husband's promotion party and it was amazing !!!! I ordered 2 block party (1 block party serves between 12 to 20 people) and we got enough food for 50 people !!! Meats, sides and cornbread... Everything was wonderful!!! And the price was really good as well! If you love BBQ and are planning to have a party, black hog is the way to go !!!!!
(5)
Alyssa P.
After flying dog brewery tour, we were in search of some GOOD food. Thanks to YELP we chose BHB! Most of the little shops in Frederick close so early (5 or 6 pm) so we couldn't even do any shopping prior to dinner. The town is super cute to walk around. The place was packed which is always a good sign. Waited about 15 min for a table for two which wasn't bad. They were quite efficient about getting people seated. We were starving so everything sounded wonderful! We eat got the ribs plus one meat item. I got the web ribs with pulled pork and side of mac and cheese which comes with cornbread. It was all to die for. Literally BBQ sauce all over my face. About 10 paper towels in I came up for air and tried by bf's food. Ribs were juicy and tender and falling off the bone. Mac and cheese had excellent flavor. Pulled porl was soooo tender and went great with the original BBQ sauce He got the dry ribs and beef brisket with beans and potato salad (and of course corn bread too). Again amazing. Dry ribs were amazing and tender as well. Potato salad had huge potato chunks with great flavor. Beans again with excellent flavor and could tell they were slow cooked. Would definitely recommend!
(4)
Kristin H.
This place is amazing! Came for lunch on a Saturday. Waited about five minutes and was seated. Had a hard time deciding bc everything looks soooooo good but decided on pulled pork, corn bread, and cole slaw. My husband got ribs, corn bread, and msc and cheese. Both were delicious and every bite was eaten. Also, our food was delivered to our table lightning fast. Definitely coming back for dinner and drinks! Oh! And they have Cheerwine!
(5)
Rob N.
Let's just get it right out front: Black Hog is perfectly serviceable barbeque. Reasonable portions, a decent amount of smoke, good flavor. We ordered up some dry-rub Memphis-style ribs and chopped Carolina pork. The ribs were a little dry overall for my personal taste - not at all bad, but I prefer a little moister meat and these were getting crispy around the edges. The rub could use a touch more salt, and had a noticeable hit of cayenne, so be warned if you're not a fan of spice. The Carolina-style chopped pork was moist and flavorful, but a little over-salted. Generous application of sauce was able to remedy that, and you're given a choice of "Original" tangy, St. Louis sweet-n-spicy, North Carolina vinegar and chili pepper, or South Carolina mustard sauce. The last two are your best bet with this meat selection. I really liked their collard greens - tender, sweet, with a little red pepper flake for spice. A dash of that N. Carolina vinegar sauce on top, and I not only finished every last scrap but gulped the pot-likker. Cole slaw was nicely seasoned, but I prefer mine coarsely shredded and this was very finely chopped - though they did do a good job of keeping it from being a watery mess. Again - this is a personal texture preference. I prefer crunch to squish. Prices are affordable, there's table service, and they have a full bar too if you want a beer or mixed drink. All in all, a pretty solid BBQ choice and a good choice for an informal lunch.
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Mary B.
Flipping delicious. That is all.
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Luke J.
My wife and I ate at the newly opened black hog BBQ on Shorebird Way (near the Wegmans) today. I originally posted my review here, but it won't let me delete it entirely, so here is just a place holder. Note the black hog on Shorebird Way we can only give 2 stars. See the review now linked to that location.
(4)
Angela H.
The food was good but the customer service was HORRIBLE! We catered for about 50 ppl - spent nearly $1k... LATE delivery, NO plates or serving utensils and NO cups or ice for the hot drinks!!! The manager could have spent $15 out of the store's take and gotten repeat business from us. Instead 50 ppl had to wait for someone to go out IN A RAINSTORM to buy these items! And he felt justified in not providing them saying we "should have asked" for something to eat the food with. Supreme disappointment! :(
(1)
D W.
Black hog's food is delicious! I've tried several of the meats and they are all amazing, prices are good too. Service is impeccable!
(5)
Terry R.
Ate there on 9-13-2014. We have been making the rounds of BBQ restaurants and heard about this one recently. Wife had the brisket which was very good. I had dry rub ribs. However the ribs were a little on the overcooked side and the dry rub was intense and abundant. Had a different taste and large salt granules in it. Would not recommend them unless you have a strong stomach. Have had better but would go back to try the pulled pork and Arkansas style. Good atmosphere and was hopping on a Saturday evening.
(3)
Wesley M.
We have been eating here at least once a week for about a year. This is by far the best BBQ in the Montgomery County/Frederick area. I have had a wide range of things and every single one was top notch. The brisket, carolina pork, burgers, ribs...crazy. The chicken has a sweet/spiced dry rub and is so moist you will never go fried or charcoal again. The prices are not bad at all, our family of 4 eats for about $25-$35 on average and leave stuffed and satisfied every single time. Catering is also easy and food does well carried out. Only negative is the dinner room is relatively small and tight but the friendly staff and quick service make up for it no problem.
(5)
Amy S.
Straight up, messy, down-home BBQ. Perfect for a couple of road- weary travelers. Highly recommended. Service was outstanding.
(4)
Mark S.
Stopped in for lunch. They were busy but fast service. The brisket and BBQ sandwich were fantastic.
(4)
Brett P.
Hands down one of the best BBQ joints anywhere! If you go don't miss the brisket and hand cut french fries.
(4)
Dave C.
I don't live in Frederick and typically don't have much reason to be in the area. But when I'm here around dinner time - I'm thinking Black Hog! Here is how it works for me. I order the 2 or 3 meat combo. They put the plate in front of me and I think, "This isn't very much food." About 20-30 later I'm thinking, "I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish all this food." I should probably mention the food is really tasty too. They have a few different BBQ sauces on the side of each table. These are not simple variants of a base sauce. Each one has a unique profile. I suggest you try them all. One final note - kudos to them for having the private parking lot in back meaning you can avoid street parking.
(4)
RJ S.
We were in Frederick and based on the Yelp reviews decided to try the Black Hog BBQ. We almost left because we could not find a place to park, so had to actually wait for someone to leave - which took 10 minutes. Then had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table, but it was Tuesday, so they had a rib special, I assume that's why they were so busy. Once we were seated, the server was so helpful. We had the full slab of ribs with the rub, and a 1/2 chicken, and we both had the greens (thanks to the server's advice). The food was REALLY good, and I'm not a BBQ person. We both loved the ribs, the rub was very good. The chicken was not dry and again the rub just so delicious. I NEVER eat greens, but just loved them - I could have made a meal of just the greens. This is the first BBQ I have EVER eaten that I have really enjoyed, and hope to return. Oh and though it's just cornbread - it also was delicious. It may not look like much, but the food is really good and I felt the "real" deal when it comes to BBQ.
(5)
Megan M.
If you don't love this place you are probably a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian I would suggest eating meat to experience this place.
(5)
Kate T.
I love BBQ I love it I love it I love it. Frederick is a cool town and black hog is a great spot. I love the simplicity of the space with the cool neon signs. I had the BBQ plate with their special sauce, baked beans, Mac n cheese and cornbread. It was the classic stuff & they know what they're doing! Definitely will go back.
(4)
Vern C.
The pulled pork shoulder was tender and juicy. Be sure to try it with the different styles of bbq sauce
(4)
Francisco J.
Good BBQ and price. The potato salad pieces were small for my taste, but it was good.
(4)
Melinda S.
The best ribs in town! We love this restaurant. We like the one downtown Frederick - but be prepared for a wait. Definitely a kid family restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
J. M.
Pretty awesome barbecue. I've had their brisket, their ribs, their collard greens and their mac & cheese several times each. I liked those options so much, I haven't branched out to all the other stuff on the menu (sausage, chicken, pulled pork, carolina barbecue, et al.) and everything that I've tried has been really good. This particular location has been pretty busy everytime I've been here. They have a changing (not sure how often) selection of craft beers and the standard national brands as well, but everything is bottled. They offer their ribs both dry rub (which I love and don't always see on barbecue restaurant menus) and wet with 4 of their house BBQ sauces. They should offer beef short ribs, because I think they would be able to nail it and my "go to" carryout for that has closed. Alas, they do not. Still, I love when I get an excuse to stop at one of their locations in this area and highly recommend it if you are looking for good barbecue...
(4)
Brian T.
Very good BBQ joint. I've been to some good BBQ places in TX and this place rocks right along with them and the service was very good too. The atmosphere is very casual and the prices are fair as well. My wife and I shared the 3 meat dish with two sides a beer and an ice tea for less than $30. Oh yea if you've been to Virgil's in 44th St. In NYC that's comparable too.
(5)
Dan N.
Awesome BBQ, Awesome service. The only thing I can think of that they could improve is make the cornbread warm and/or the butter soft. (but I didn't come for the cornbread, did I?) I had the brisket and a side of ribs. Best. brisket. ever. Juicy, tender, flavorful. The ribs were excellent, tender and moist, with great flavor. Coleslaw was very good as well. Their house sauce is awesome. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.
(5)
Olivia A.
Great. Full of people and you can totally tell why. We had decided to cruise through town on a whim after our stop at the storage unit. A quick look on yelp's around me led us here. We got two sandwiches and, after chowing down HARD, bought some to go. I'd make a trip out here just for lunch.
(5)
Carly H.
This place is WONDERFUL. I was a little worried because I don't eat red meat or pork and the chicken at most BBQ places is mediocre but I can honestly say I was not disappointed one bit. Everything I had was better than I imagined: corn bread, mac and cheese, coleslaw and especially the service! Our waitress was so sweet. Worth the drive- we had to get desert to go because we were so stuffed!
(5)
Alex S.
One of the first restaurants I tried when I first moved here to Frederick. Consistently good food every time. Only thing that was disappointing to me was the ribs. But I'm not too big on ribs to begin with. Brisket. Awesome. Pulled pork. Awesome. BBQ beans. Awesome. Mac n cheese. Average. Lemonade. Awesome. Overall great food good service. Within walking distance from my house so of course I frequent this place whenever I need some BBQ grub.
(4)
Aileen F.
Amazing food! I have now been to all 3 locations and I have to say my favorite is the Historic Frederick location, but they are all very good. I typically stick to ordering the 1/2 chicken plate - the seasoning they use is sooo good. My favorite side is the sweet potatoes - I got it thinking I was being healthy but they are smothered in butter and brown sugar, but it was so good it was worth the calories. I live in Baltimore, but come to Frederick for work and after introducing my co-workers to Black Hog, this is now our go-to spot whenever we travel here for our client. If you are in the area, I highly suggest stopping here for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Tu-van L.
Finally had the cubed brisket Arkansas brisket BBQ. My gosh that stuff is amazing! From what I've had here so far, you really can't go wrong with the BBQ meats they offer. Hint: if you're looking for something more from their sauce offered table side, ask for the BBQ sauce they use in the back to baste their meats. I swear it tastes differently than their signature sauce they have on the tables.
(5)
Travis L.
Wow. Yelp nailed it. Wouldn't have tried this place otherwise. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend you try the Arkansas beef. Also they have a good beer selection, friendly service, and quick turnaround. Will most definitely come back.
(5)
Loniel L.
finally ,lives up to the reviews. I grew up southern va often traveling to both Carolinas (so I know bbq and soul food) this place had some of the best Carolina style bbq that you could find in the north.The ribs you can taste the smoke flavor in every bite. fresh baked mac n cheese. although I wasn't impressed with the potatoe salad, or portions it is still a must try if your a few miles away. you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Sarah G.
Awesome BBQ...went with the dry rub wings, Luke burger with brisket, pinto beans and rice, and mac cheese. It was all delicious and quick.
(5)
Rich C.
BEST BBQ in the region, by far. We bumped into this place after a sons baseball game, the one in Urbana and have been loyal fans ever since, usually at the Frederick location. Food - What's good - simply everything, really! The pulled pork shoulder is fantastic. The chicken is awesome, they're spice dusting is amazing. The smoked sausage is very tasty. The ribs, I get with BBQ and dry rub, are wow. The brisket is good, but not news worthy. They have several sauces available, each is unique and good in its own way. Ask for extra sauce with your meal, it comes out warm. Believe me you will not be disappointed. I will not go anywhere else anymore. I've converted a lot of people to this place in the last year or two. Service - extremely fast. You. Will get your food within minutes of ordering, I'm not kidding. We have ordered, eaten, and payed within 30 minutes for 6 of us. I've been in Panera longer. Only complaint, the Frederick location is really small, not many tables. If you don't get there by 5 or so, you will wait...and go crazy smelling the food. The Urbana store is slightly bigger and has a nice bar area. Oh and Monday is buy one pork sandwich get one free night, need I say more!
(5)
Emma W.
Great BBQ! Two options. Carry out or sit down... If you want to sit down just wait for the wait staff. Many different varieties of bbq here. From pork shoulder to Arkansas brisket to Carolina pulled pork to chicken... And all the sauces you can put with it! Makes for a fun combination! Very tasty. Fan of Pork shoulder myself. Just ask if you don't know the difference! It's usually busy so the staff may be scarce when you need them. Like more water... Or drink? As for the sides. Not too bad. The corn bread at this location i thought was in the sweet side. I like the urbana location better... Otherwise... I would return if I'm in the area!! Try it out!
(4)
Eli S.
A great bbq!!! The best around me just outside of phila. Is famous daves. The red lobster of bbq. We might have great cheeses steaks but no good bbq. Loved black hog. Excellent bbq. Even got the building right. If you decide to franchise I'm your guy in philly. Only downside should be draft beer. Pitchers go with bbq. Everything was great. Loved the paper towel rolls. I ate there 8 years ago the first week it opened. Now today they have almost perfected the concept but kept to real bbq roots. Jeff our bartender and waiter as we were at the bar rocked black hog. He knew and was excited about the food. Glad to see your your success after my first visit 8 years ago.
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Dylan K.
Some servers have bad attitudes, but we usually have the same girl every time and she is awesome, but some other ones are really bad. The food is always awesome. Pork shoulder with the kc sauce is the best. It's a bummer that fries cost extra as a side.
(4)
Justin T.
We've been coming here for years and have NEVER been disappointed with the quality of the food. We've recently moved to Ohio and cannot find a BBQ place half as good as Black Hog. My favorite is their Askansas Brisket. It's divine. I also love the Carolina BBQ and the Sausages. I miss you Black Hog! I can't wait to visit again. :)
(5)
Vincent V.
Wanted to find a quick inexpensive meal in Frederick, where there are an abundance of good restaurants. Having read the reviews of others we thought we would give this a try. When we entered the place there was quite a din from the concrete floors, wooden tables and lack of sound cushioning in the ceiling. OK, it is a BBQ place - give it that! Walking down the steps from the side entrance I took the railing down the steps - mistake - it was sticky and left a residue on my hand. When we were seated I asked the waiter if they had any handiwipes and he said that they used to but they do not have them any anymore. A finger eating place without wipes!!!! Ok we moved beyond that. Asked for beverages and since I am supposed to be restricted with the use of caffeine and sugar - nothing. Asked for non-alcoholic beer - NO. Got water. Order chicken wings and the 1/4 chicken and Carolina pulled pork. The wings arrived in a few minutes and the eight wings were tasty - small but good. Then the main course arrived - me and my partner had the same order. I had two pieces of chicken (a thigh and a breast) that were seasoned well, a small container of potato salad, a small container of what I figured out was cole slaw (extremely fine shredded with strong vinegar taste - sorry I didn't take a picture! - and a piece of corn bread that was just OK - left it after a taste. My partners order had half of the chicken breast that I did and a leg. When we asked the waitress she said you get one piece of dark and one white. I said look at the discrepancy of the my portions. She said do you want me to take it back - I said yes. She came back with the plate with the other half of the chicken breast. My partner ordered sweet potato as a side and there was a small container of a brown/red substance, she tasted it and was way too sweet (swimming in what seemed to be maple syrup and brown sugar). The pulled pork was very tasty but in a cardboard cup that would be considered a taster. We then saw the bill - $41 for two undersized portions of food. In summary: (out of 5) Food quality ................................. 4 Portions ........................................ 1 Service ......................................... 2 Atmosphere .................................. 2 Value for the money ...................... 1
(2)
Megan H.
Hey you. What's up. Let's get some barbeque and a cold one and we'll be good to go. Every time I drive into this part of town, I become like Pavlov's dog going through conditioning and I start salivating at the thought of that aphrodisiac barbeque smoke diffusing through the air filters in my car. Yea, extreme, I know. Their smoked pork shoulder is so good that it's a struggle to get anything else. But I managed to force myself out of the tried and true and give the ribs and wings a try, and I'm so glad that I did. The dry seasoning on the wings was interesting. I was terrified when the server walked over, with each wing drowning in a powder. My immediate thoughts went to my water cup - "is this going to be enough!?". Interestingly enough, the dry rub was not excessively salty, but rather sweet. My AIM username used to be sugarsweet1188 so honestly, it's hard for me to think anything's ever "too sweet". It's different for sure, but it's worth a try. There's an unpaved lot with free parking in the back, but careful, if you're in heels it'll make for a very adventurous trek in the sloped gravel.
(4)
Melissa M.
Holy mother of BBQ where have you been all my life!? My hubby and I were planning on visiting another local BBQ place but it was sold out when we arrived. After yelping, we saw this place and decided to try it. I am SO GLAD the other place was sold out! Not only were we seated right away during lunch rush, the food was so amazing we didn't even have time to take a picture of it! I LOVED the Arkansas brisket, dry ribs, and baked beans. I didn't want to share with my hubby but I exchanged some for his pork. I don't even think we talked during this meal. Now that I look back, we probably looked like two people who never ate meat before and realized it was the best thing ever. I have no regrets. The food was warm and had an amazing smokey flavor to it. Even without the sauce, this food is yummy. As for sauce, don't put any on your food other than the Kansas City one. BY FAR my favorite. I thought I would like the Carolina but it was too vinegary. I wasn't a fan of the original but that might be because my husband's food was drenched in it. I don't care who you are or what you're doing in Frederick, stop what you're doing and eat here. You might have heartburn later, but totally worth it. Service: A Food: A Environment: A
(5)
Timothy C.
Everything you want a BBQ place to be. First off, it was packed, so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was great. Got stuff done while chatting us up for a while, then left us alone for a while, always checking up but never intruding. We started with some craft cocktails, then had beer (Lil Yella Pils, Pork Slap) with our meal. My wife and I shared a 3 meat platter with Carolina pulled pork (and slaw), pork shoulder, and beef brisket, along with some sides of cornbread, bbq beans, and mac n cheese. It was a classic BBQ feast, perfect to try a bunch of stuff, all the meat tender and juicy. It will be hard not to go again next time we're in Frederick.
(5)
Jolena S.
Absolutely the best BBQ in Frederick. I have been to both locations and both are excellent. I will never understand why people think Famous Dave's is better. They also did the catering for our wedding- everyone raved about the food! They delivered on time and were a pleasure to do business with.
Great place. On a trip to the National Fire academy this place was about 30 minutes away. Service was friendly and fast. Food was excellent I'm a huge BBQ fan. I'm here for two weeks and I will be going back before I leave.
(4)
Chef N D.
It's rare that I go to a place that lives up to the previous ratings I see on here. I'm giving this place 4 stars because of a few things: customer service, food, and overall satisfaction. So it was crowded but the people there didn't mind waiting. There is a bar so partake. I got my food to go. Now as I stared at the menu aimlessly talking about the type of bbq I wanted the guy at the counter said some magic words that touched my negro heart. Slab of ribs on special for $15. Shiiiiiiiiiiiii you ain't said nothing but a word. Slab me the eff up bih...sorry about that ignorance. So my order was the slab of ribs with Mac and cheese, half a chicken, and a side of collards. Sides: no complaints on the collards or the Mac. They were both decent and had salt. Oh it was cornbread too...all they needed was honey butter on that and I possibly would stalk the chef. The ribs were meaty and delicious. Had the right pull to it. Would have been better if I could have got them wet with dry rub on the wet. You have the choice to get either. The chicken was PDT, PRETTY DAMN TASTY. Sheesh...not sure if that was dry rub on it, but that spoke to me. Like I felt like I was about to revive the 10 chicken commandments after eating that. Good grief it was good. Sauces: had three, original, I guess it was Carolina style it was vinegar in it, and the mustard sauce. I asked for extra and they gave me extra yes. I like the original the best. Overall I would come back to this place. But Frederick is out here. Went back a second time and got the half chicken and I sat inside. Service was fast and chicken was PDT AGAIN! I'm a fan, I even bought some dry rub for home.
(4)
Stacie C.
It's been almost a year since my friend and I rolled up on Black Hog BBQ. I don't remember having the highest expectations but just wanted some good BBQ. Black Hog was definitely more than we expected. Just looking at the pictures makes me want to hop in my car and drive back down. We arrived late afternoon just before the dinner rush. I noticed some sweet sounding daily specials on the board as we waited to order. I wanted to eat everything on the menu it all looked so good. I went with a two meat plate, selecting the Arkansas BBQ and pulled pork. I went with two sides, mac n cheese and potato salad. These fine items were accompanied by a can of Cheerwine and a piece of cornbread. I tried the 4 different sauces available but just a taste because the meat really stands on its own. The presentation is simple (the meat is served on paper on a plastic tray with all your sides) but believe me, the taste is not. Black Hog BBQ was a great place to stop before a Keys baseball game.
(5)
Angela W.
Good, not wow. Potato salad is tasty. Beans were blah. Greens were decent. Cornbread just ok. Meat (all types, we were a family group & shared family style)....honestly kind of dry and just this side of cold. The dry rub ribs were tender if lacking in wow factor. Having a selection of BBQ sauces at the table is nice. Can mix them to find your own blend. Cheerwine is always a plus. Meh. Not bad, but we'd go elsewhere when seeking really good BBQ.
(3)
Arthur G.
Son of a damn B----!!! I'm writing this before my last bite!!! If I could give this 10 stars I would. Next time I'm having the 1/2 rack for dinner and the 1/4 rack for dessert. I've eaten everything from Chili's to backyard cooking. This is the BEST I've ever had. The ribs are cooked to the point where the meat comes off the bone gently but not so overcooked it falls off. The brisket is lean with just hint of the fat on the underside for flavor. The pulled pork is tender and juicy and obviously not done in a crock pot. The remnants of bark on the meat is solid but not tough. These guys are Rembrandt, Einstein, Jobs and Gates all rolled into one brilliant little barbecue joint. They've mastered this art to the level of Beethoven playing the piano. Once you've tasted this others are doomed because they'll always be compared to these guys. My ONLY complaint. The butter for my cornbread was hard. Oh. And the service by Jeff was fabulous!! And Randy, your wife sounds bitter. Next time tell her to go to Walmart and get some plastic forks. And what p-whipped husband lets his wife bag a business on his Yelp account. Could you ask Randy-lina to give you your nuts back?
(5)
J A.
Amazing ribs and wings. Best in Frederick. The smoky flavor cannot be beat and the meat literally falls off the bones. I can smell the smoker from my back yard when the guys at Black Hog fire it up each week...wonderful scent in the neighborhood!
(5)
Russell J.
When Black Hog first opened up I had a few fantastic meals there. However, it's definitely declined over the years. I stopped going about 2 years ago, but recently my elderly mother wanted some brisket and since we were already downtown I figured we'd give it another go. Brisket was extremely dry and even for myself, very tough to chew. The wings were ok and our server was attentive. It seems like maybe they are focusing too much on their other location and leaving this one behind. Just my take on it. It's a sad day when a corporate chain restaurant (Famous Daves on Rt. 40) has better BBQ...
(2)
Nick C.
Came here because its close to home. Came back because its just plain good. The specials on weekdays are good. Check the early week specials for some good deals on ribs. My family went and had the rib special and wings. Kids really like the wings- plain, with no sauce. They have some good ribs. I've tried wet and dry. I like the dry because you can pick the sauce but my wife likes the wet. I really like the staff. Very fast and attentive. Its our go to BBQ place now.
(4)
Michele W.
The meats are juicy and the spices are balanced. The sauces that they offer are fantastic. I was especially impressed by the mustard based sauce. They have an okay selection of bottled beers. The coleslaw was average but, the beans and rice were phenomenal!
(4)
Allyn S.
It was so great!! It wasn't very busy which was good, the food came out quickly and everything was delicious!!! My boyfriend and I were sharing just so we could try multiple things. I would come specifically to Frederick to eat here.
(5)
Mike B.
A block or two away from Carroll Creek in the less desirable way. This part of town is just being built up. Fresh signs up for a place called "That Hummus Place", which really typecasts that location. But then again... it seems that #DFred (you heard it here first kids) does really well with stores like that. Check out Earthly Elements for your rocks. Yes, there is a specialty soda shop called the Pop Shop. And if you're craving Pretzels... well Pretzel & Pizza Creations has got you covered. In any event, enough about "That Hummus Place". I pray for their sake their hummus is good. Cause I've had some pretty mediocre hummus before. No no no, this review won't turn into another diatribe on hummus. That was Lazeez Bistro. That's not happening again. Ok, Black Hog. Charming, picturesque. The quintessential little BBQ joint you think of when you think of BBQ joint. A couple of picnic tables out front. Inside, a moderate size space. Paper towels on the table. Their 4 types of bbq sauce on the table. Original: One of favs Kansas City: Was a bit too sweet and smokey for me ( I think it might be one of those that is good for cooking, but not much for eating with) Mustard: If you like mustard it's your jam Carolina: If you like vinegar it's your jam I got to try the Arkansas beef which was absolutely delicious. Described appropriately in someone else's Yelp review as "beef that been smoked, cubed, covered in sauce, and then thrown on the flattop". It was soo tender and flavorful. The pork was absolutely delicious too. Lots of "burnt ends" the BBQ term for the best parts. The coleslaw was delicious. I like the finer chop and the creamyness. I thought it was delicious. The mac and cheese was good, albeit nothing special compared to mac & cheeses I've had. All in all, the most solid of BBQ experiences. Love the neon signs on the wall. Love the customer service. Love the food. Love the cute staff. Love the atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Miss R.
4.5 stars! From the food, to the service, to the location, this place just ROCKS! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiling faces and friendly staff who treated us like they'd known us for years. I can't recall our server's name, which is a shame because she was just awesome ( she was a tall, light-skinned lady with a "Libra" tattoo on her right arm). She anticipated all of our needs and never once did we want for anything. She explained to us the different styles of 'cue, the various rubs and sauces and by the time she was done, we felt like we had a PhD in BBQ. The girl knows her stuff! In addition to the sauces on the menu, she also told us about the Eastern Carolina (vinegar and spice based) sauce that wasn't on the menu. She brought us some of that with our meal and, just like the Frank's Red Hot commercial, my boyfriend 'put that sh*t on everything!" Thanks to his greedy butt, I never got any, but I can assume that it was really good. We took her advice and decided on a combo platter with the St. Louis style dry-rubbed ribs, the quarter chicken with dry rub and the Arizona Brisket a.k.a burnt ends a.k.a. the best damn part of the brisket!. Oh. Man. Those ribs never had a chance. My boyfriend tore through those things like the Tasmanian devil. When he was done, those bones looked like they had been picked clean by vultures. The chicken was so tender, succulent and flavorful. Not drowned in sauce; instead it was smoked and then sprinkled with some of the dry rub before hitting the table. I've never had chicken served like that before. I usually don't eat BBQ chicken because it tends to get dried out unless it is slathered in sauce. Not here... they know how to smoke the hell outta some yardbird, you hear me? (if you don't have family from the country, then that last line probably just confused you. It's ok. Keep reading.) Now, about these burnt ends... don't be deceived by the moniker. There's nothing "burned" (burnt) about them. They're simply the point end of the brisket, full of all the flavor and smoky deliciousness your taste buds can handle. Think back to that thing that you and your siblings/cousins used to fight over as a kid. Maybe it was the last slice of pie, the chance to sit in the front seat of the car with your parents (before car seats!), or when it was your turn to decide what TV show the family would watch. Remember how that felt? How you would pump your little fist and go "YESSSSS!!!" and scamper away, beaming at your good fortune? Well, these burnt ends are the chewy, sweet, smoky, slight spicy, grown-up equivalent of THAT. After you take your first bite, go on... pump your fist. Let that "YESSSSSSS" slip from your sauce-covered lips. It's ok. No judgment here. Matter fact, I might be looking at you a little crazy if you DIDN'T do that. The sides were surprisingly good as well. The mac and cheese was the real deal (none of that instant stuff) and the BBQ beans were excellent. Even the cole slaw was good. The cabbage was shredded super fine (instead of chopped into chunks) and it gave the dish an interesting texture. I wish they had given us more cornbread to go with all of this food, though. The two us had to split a piece that was smaller than a deck of cards. Where's the love, yall? Aside from the food, I really liked how the staff was able to anticipate our needs. Not long after we sat down, the sun decide to make an appearance after hiding behind the clouds all day. After our server took our order, she and another server soon came back out hauling huge umbrellas to shade us from the solar onslaught. In the middle of our meal, the sun changed its mind and quickly gave way to storm clouds and before anyone could say anything, those ladies were on hand and ready to relocate us. Fortunately, we finished our meal at precisely the same time the rain started to fall, but I was really impressed with how attentive (never aggressive or intrusive) they were. There's plenty of metered parking in front of the restaurant. I think there was also a small lot either beside or behind the restaurant, as well. So get here and come hungry!
(5)
William O.
Hand down the best Smoke and BBQ since leaving Georgia in the 90's. Could probably say the best BBQ joint in the DMV. The overall aesthetics of the restaurant remind me of a old school family chop house. Wooden tables and chairs, extremely quaint and on point service (thank you shelby) and amazing food. Went for the ribs, burt ends, chicken platter with a side of fries (hand cut) and Mac & Cheese. The smoke, moister and flavor out of all the entrees was amazing. The mac & cheese was legit and based on the serving left me craving more and the hand cut fries were nice and hot. Not sure why I did not simple the cornbread as for some reason it remained in the kitchen instead of my plate but will make sure I get to try it next time. Make sure you try out their weekly specials on MON, TUES and WED as it helps save a $$$ but definitely worth stopping every day.
(4)
Sahar R.
Don't eat Black Hog BBQ brisket in your car in the parking lot. I ran in here to get brisket and pulled pork to go. Drowned it in bbq sauce, and ran out to the car. I was so hungry, that I couldn't wait to go home, so I opened up my to go container, chucked the cornbread to the dog (don't like cornbread) and realized I didn't have utensils, so I did what any fat kid would do in that situation, I started eating brisket with my hands. Whatever, I have wet wipes in car,and my car is a no judging zone. I was two strips of brisket in when a guy taps on my window, puts two thumbs up, then points and says "that's hot". I'm not really sure if he was referring to the temperature of the brisket or what I thought was my private moment with meat. So it made me really self conscious so I drove away. My meat got cold when I got home, not quite the same. There are two things that Black Hog does right. First, they nailed the perfect house bbq sauce (BHB Original) at least for me, a little sweet, a little vinegary. Also love the Kansas City one. I just simply drown everything in it. Second, the chopped meats are the way to go. I found the brisket to be a thick cut and cooked until tender, thus rendering it perfect to be lowered into my mouth as one big strip with no knife needed. The pulled meats here are texturally different, as a warning. It's almost mushy.Hey if you like pulled pork the texture of apple sauce have at it! Black Hog has meats available in a variety of regional styles and here's the tutorial before I go too much into it: blackhogbbq.com/bbq-101/… . What you need to know is that the brisket and Arkansas beef are my favorites. The greens are the only sides worth getting. The chopped pork offers the option of Lexington style, which is tomato based vinegar sauce and Eastern, which is a vinegar and spice sauce. My preference is for the Lexington vs. the mild Eastern. This place is by far better suited for a sit down meal even though it's an order at the counter type of establishment, that was my mistake. Take out takes awhile and you'll have to wait at the corner of the bar to avoid being in people's way. All in all, pretty solid bbq for this region. Next time, I'll avoid eating it in the car.
(4)
1girl 2.
So everything was super yummy. I had the Pit Ham, the Arkansas brisket, the Kansas style ribs, and the sausage, the potato salad, greens, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. I know it was a lot don't judge :) Lee was an amazing server. The food was great, love the atmosphere, weather was nice so we sat outside. Awesome experience, on the scale black hog gets 2 Spoons. -1girl2spoons
(5)
Janean O.
Hands down the best bbq in Frederick county. Great burgers, great brisket, ribs, etc. great wait staff and atmosphere. Corn bread, Mac and cheese, beans, yum! Try it. You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Derek H.
I really enjoy coming here after hiking to Annapolis Rock. It's always really nice to stop by downtown Frederick and grab some awesome ribs or a sandwich at Black Hog.
(4)
Fada G.
My food was great, Not the biggest fan of there Mac and cheese more cheesy less creamy. The brisket was amazing BBQ beans awesome along with their gumbo wish I didn't get so full I wanted to try more of the menu.
(4)
Juliana P.
Sometimes when I travel for work, I've had to strong arm people into trying a local place--in this situation, everyone loved it! I wish they had specicals on even more nights--looks like the time to go would have been a Monday or Tuesday when there are half off specials on drinks and some different meal specials. One person in our party had the sausage, one had the pulled pork wet, and one had the chopped pork. All of them cleaned their plates (paper?) I got the bbq salad since I was looking for a lighter option, and had it with brisket. The brisket was a bit fatty, but tasty--especially with the mustard sauce and the carolina bbq sauce. Most at the table found the other sauces too thin and vinegary. The only other complaint was that the corn bread was cold and a bit of a let down. Had a few drinks and well and the pumpkin spice martini was an excellent dessert on it's own! We also all split the peanut butter pie which was like a light and fluffy reese's peanut butter cup. This is a great place for a small group, or even alone as they have tv's at the bar. All in all, we got four meals, four drinks, and a dessert for about $65! What a steal!
(4)
Gillian C.
I love Black Hog so much! I live nearby and come all the time. The ribs are some of the best I've ever had. The burgers, brisket and wings are also fantastic. Highly recommend to all!
(5)
m. o.
Great BBQ and good value, especially for the half chicken platter. Lots of chicken and great sides (recommend the greens and the vinegar-based coleslaw if you like veggies to pair with your BBQ). If it's nice, shoot for a seat outside. There's free parking in the back of the restaurant for customers.
(5)
A M.
Had lunch there today. They have parking in the back of the store which is nice. Now the less pleasing part of our visit: Food came to us cool to lukewarm so maybe it tastes better when it is hot. Serving sizes were smallish except for the fries. Very, very loud. We should have both worn ear plugs or sat outside. A couple came in and left within minutes- guessing it was the lack of any peace there. I'll consider swinging by during a happy hour to see if it is better. They only have bottled adult beverages which is really strange for Frederick.
(2)
Angie J.
Their wet ribs and mac & cheese were tasty. I would've given 5 stars but their corn bread was a bit dry. Try their coconut tres leches cake - it's delicious! Very laid back type of place to eat at with upbeat music playing. My husband and step-daughter tried the Carolina chopped pork. Since they are both from North Carolina, they compared it to Eastern Carolina BBQ. They felt that the chopped pork had too much black pepper in it, as well as their Carolina BBQ sauce. Overall, they said Black Hog's food was good. My step-daughter thought the BBQ beans were pretty good. My husband had their banana cream pie and my step-daughter had their pumpkin pie for dessert. Both pies were tasty, too. I will visit Black Hog BBQ again and try their smoked chicken, potato salad and greens.
(4)
Brenda F.
I was looking forward to trying this place since it's always packed and had good reviews. I was disappointed. We went around 4pm on a Monday and place was empty. I guess we should go when it's busy. The meat was dry, and overall just not good.
(1)
Lauren M.
I have been spoiled. Back in the day, my family spent weeks of vacation travelling through the south, eating at every barbecue stand that we passed. Sounds like some amazing vacations, right? They were, but they ruined barbecue back home. It's rare that anything stacks up to my expectations of pulled pork and sweet tea. Once I discovered Black Hog, it instantly became my favorite (and most visited) restaurant in Downtown Frederick. So, whats good? EVERYTHING! I could write about the whole menu, but instead I'll just tell you a few favorites. I usually order the two-meat platter with pulled pork and Arkansas beef. If you are a first timer, definitely order a platter and try the different meat options. Everything is good and I promise you will find your favorite. For me, that is definitely the Arkansas beef. Try it and love it. As for sides, I'm a sucker for their ooey-gooey mac n cheese and the baked beans. And of course, the meal isn't complete without sipping on some sweet tea. What makes Black Hog unique is how they are able to combine authentic barbecue in a casual modern setting. The barbecue is top-notch and the restaurant offers as much ambiance as any DTF restaurant. Great eats and a great vibes. I can always use Black Hog to get my husband to take me on a date. Ultimate win!
(5)
Dallas N.
Absolutely the best BBQ in DC\MD\VA. Every choice in meat is a sure winner. You can't go wrong. Personally I love the brisket, I use their house sauce coupled with the KC Sweet. Baked beans, a cold ice-tea and corn bread. Enough said - a meal for the ages.
(5)
Scott K.
Where to start, overall experience is excellent. An eclectic atmosphere filled with some of the best BBQ that you day dream about having again...
(5)
Brian R.
ate here awhile back great service and great food at a good deal. if you never tryed stop in ...............................................
(5)
mal S.
Great service and food for being jammed packed on a Friday afternoon. Both my friend and I had the Carolina bbq and it was mouth watering amazing! I will definitely be back here!
(5)
Skip W.
So just browsing through the Yelp whilst on travel for BBQ and this place had Arkansas BBQ!! Grew up in Arkansan, I figured, well let's compare. Got here a late in the even, about 30 min before close, and it was half full. :) Food came out very quick and good portions sizes. Could have been a little hotter, But who's complaining?? This place has great BBQ and sense I'm a Southern boy but born in DC I felt right at home. I had BBQ in San Antonio, St. Louis, west cost and Deep South. Yes you should come here to eat, GREAT SPOT!!
(4)
Ashley S.
The food was fantastic. Many choices of sauces from sweet to savory. We had the brisket, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The only problem was our server, who stopped coming by after he dropped off the food. We had to ask the bartender for a box and our check. Hopefully, this was just a fluke.
(4)
Alice W.
On the way back from Whitetail Ski Resort, my friends and I were trying to decide on a place to eat dinner. Browsing Yelp, I came across Black Hog in Frederick with 4 stars and over 140 reviews. Looked pretty promising especially after reading the review by Corey W, whose review states that he's from Texas and cooks on a BBQ competition team but still thinks Black Hog is good. All of us (there were 4 couples) decided to order the BHB Triple Dinner plate/platter. It's such a steal. For only $19.39 (plate) or $21.09, you get four ribs, 1/4 chicken (basically two chicken legs), and one meat of your choice. If you get the plate, it comes with one side of your choice and cornbread. If you get the platter, it comes with two sides of your choice and cornbread. My boyfriend and I ordered the BHB Triple Dinner platter with Carolina chopped BBQ and got the mac n cheese and potato salad sides. We also ordered a pulled pork sandwich since there were so many raving reviews about it. Fast forward and our food arrives. Service was terrific by the way. We ended up being the last table there but the server never pushed us to hurry or leave. She was very accommodating too; apparently there wasn't any cornbread at first and she said she'd try to get orders of rice for everyone. In the end, we all got cornbread but she really tried to make up for it initially. The ribs, chicken, and Carolina chopped BBQ were all delicious. I really liked the dry rub on the chicken - so, so good. The meat is tender and there were plenty of various sauces to try. Sides were good too. Everything was just on point. It's hard to find decent BBQ in the DC-MD-VA area but Black Hog really hits home for quality southern BBQ. It's a bit far if you're in the DMV area (~1 hr) but worth the drive if you're craving that good BBQ you can't get anywhere in the city. I'm definitely coming back to try more.
(4)
Josh R.
A local favorite. Good, well prepared food.
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Rick D.
Arkansas Beef and KC Style Dry Rub ribs are the standouts here. The rest was good, however I found that while the brisket was flavorful it was a bit dry and, comparatively speaking to my top brisket restaurant, it wasnt anywhere near as flavorful. I enjoyed their mustard sauce and the KC style sauces the most on my meat platter. When I go back I may just indulge in a rack of KC style dry rub ribs as those were the best tasting on the platter for me. Tender, flavorful, dry rub was just right in terms of sweet and heat and the meat was cooked to perfection. When Im in the area, if I have more than just a few hours, I will be back to get some more good BBQ.
(4)
K. David M.
Delicious. Dry rub baby backs truly amazing. Beans tasty. Cornbread sweet. Service attentive and space nicely done. Smoker out back serving it up. Nice to have a good local BBQ joint.
(5)
Heath D.
Great bbq. Definitely my favorite in Frederick.
(4)
Travis J.
I had the dry ribs and the wet ones,they were fantastic. Had 2 sides which were the bake beans and potoato salad,could tell they were made homemade. Highly recommend this place,will be back again.
(5)
Megan M.
I want to be a vegetarian but this place makes it impossible. It's so good. Take out or eat in it's always good!
(5)
Alicia G.
I thought about just getting the smoke beef brisket. But when the server described the Arkansas beef bbq, it was all over. That is some serious stuff. It's cubed beef brisket double marinated in their bbq sauces. And I really haven't stopped thinking about it since I ate it a few weeks ago. It is just that good. The meat is perfectly tender and with just enough fat to keep it juicy and full of meaty flavor without making you feel guilty for eating fat. The mac and cheese wasn't anything special but was alright. The collards had a little bit of a kick which certainly helped amp up their flavor along with the vinegar. The cornbread was a little dry/crumbly but honestly didn't bother me much because my focus was on the meat. I had the one meat platter and it was more than enough to fill me up. The two meat platter would have been too much. Next time, I'll try the ribs.
(4)
Abi K.
Amazing BBQ! I love that they have most styles of bbq sauces from Carolina style to Kansas! My favorite is their burger with bbq pork and cheese. So delicious. The service is very helpful as it can be a confusing menu. Overall wonderful.
(5)
gail k.
Unbelievable bbq. Great dry ribs. Chicken was amazing. Carolina pork really strong. Mac and cheese delicious. We had a great dinner.
(5)
Thomas H.
I really wanted to like this place, and when I saw the sign of the four locations/type of bbq they serve, and the first one was 'Lockhart, Texas', I was more than ready! I've been to Lockhart, and Luling, Austin, etc., and had the best brisket in the world, and was told this place's was the same style. Wrong. The meat came: it had the texture of having been parboiled first, very little time in the smoker, almost no bark, no pink smoke ring. If you know Texas brisket, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, go there soon and have it. I told the host how disappointed I was and asked if the brisket was boiled first, and showed him a picture of what real Texas brisket was supposed to look like. He just said he was sorry, and I was the first person to ever say something like this. I doubt it. Again, sorry, but this was nowhere close to real Texas bbq.
(1)
Leo L.
I've been on BBQ quest and Black Hog is as good as any I've eaten at lately.
(5)
Goonie B.
Decent food but over priced for the size of the portions. Authentic, cafeteria-style, BBQ places in the south serve more food for less money and offer more flavors and value in the process.
(2)
David B.
Tasty BBQ!!! Something for everyone with their sauces from around the US they have several different styles. Sides are great too. I wish I had one close to me. I go every time I am in Frederick. I had the same waitress both times, she was so sweet and gave awesome recommendations. BBQ chicken is her favorite although I love the brisket!
(5)
Ruth C.
Get the cubed Arkansas beef BBQ, because it's the most respectable offering they have: tender, moist, and flavorful. Pickles were okay, but sides a bit lacking. Cornbread slightly more crumbly than cakey. Mac and cheese was grainy, but the southern style greens were a pleasant blend of collards with some mustard greens, lots of black pepper and marinated in vinegar. Barbeque texture is just as important to me as flavor. The sauces on the table were alright, and liberally used since the other three meats we tried couldn't really stand on their own. The shredded pork shoulder was a little boring. Chopped Carolina pork wasn't bad but Eastern style sauce wasn't particularly spicy and overall needed an extra hit of vinegar. Smoked beef brisket was sliced thin and pretty dry. Three and a half stars. Friendly service, clean bathrooms with a tv hung over the men's toilet. Order at the counter, some seats inside and out for eating there. Great weekday specials for locals, decent bottle list to order off of. Adequate lemonade. Portions of a two meat plate were sufficient for light-to-moderate appetites. I'll have to come back to try the ribs, sausage, and gumbo.
(3)
Casey K.
Came here again on a busy Saturday evening. Got the two meat platter with a double order of Arkansas BBQ, cole slaw, and baked beans. We also started with a 16 count order of wings as an appetizer, five of us shared them. 8 were the dry rub and 8 were the classic buffalo. The classic buffalo was the best, I would highly recommend. Options for either 8, 16, or 32 wings. General consensus around the table was, the food was on point and so delicious. We brought my two brothers along for this round and they had nothing but pisitive things to say. I gave this place the full 5 stars this time because the staff were a thousand times better and made this an all around fantastic dinner. I wish I could remember our waiters name, he was great!
(5)
Chris P.
No better BBQ around...you could throw a dart at the menu and whatever you hit would be a winner. Had the brisket this time with Carolina sweet sauce and side of Mac n cheese with southern greens...incredible!
(5)
Shannon B.
I lived in the south for many years and this is some of the best bbq that I have had. Their chicken plate with a side of mac and cheese is my go-to.
(5)
Chris H.
I eat here almost on a weekly basis and the food is absolutely dynamite. It has remarkable consistency with every batch and is hands down the best BBQ around. I recommend the brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage. The staff is friendly, fast, and has not messed up a single order. I wish the platters came with two sides not just one. The menu was upgraded a month or two ago and the two meat platter used to come with two sides.
(5)
A N.
This review is for Black Hog BBQ on Market Street in Frederick, MD. Black Hog BBQ offers very good to excellent barbecue, especially for a chain establishment. Kudos to Black Hog for delivering true smokiness and fine flavor. Excellent: Carolina chopped pork, sliced brisket, corn bread, and sauces (we especially liked the Carolina vinegar sauce and the house original sauce; there are 4 or 5 sauces offered at the table.) All of these items were outstanding. Very good: dry rub ribs (excellent flavor, but a tad dry inside; sauce helped), collard greens, vinegar slaw. Good: regular cole slaw, fries. Setting was comfortable and service excellent. Portions of barbecue meat were generous. (Would recommend to management that the collard and slaw portions be increased a bit-- they seemed a bit skimpy.) Overall, recommend highly and look forward to returning. *Takeout is excellent, too, and keeps well!*
(4)
Lily R.
3.5 stars. Now, you must understand that I am a discerning and knowledgeable consumer of BBQ, and I this place ranks right about in the middle of the vast number of BBQ joints I've visited. BBQ in the North (I include Maryland here) is never better than BBQ in the south. That said, this place was pretty good. The standout was the Arkansas BBQ, which would get five stars by itself. The pulled pork, however, was unremarkable. I didn't love the sauces- I found them unbalanced: either too much vinegar or too much molasses. I will give them credit for their mac and cheese, which was pretty good and at least appeared to contain some real cheese, as opposed to some places which give you a Kraft-like variant with cheesy sauce. The coleslaw was good, and chopped fine which I like for putting it on the sandwich. Corn bread was a bit dry, and butter was almost frozen so I couldn't spread it. Waiter was great- good service here!
(3)
A. M.
MELT. IN. YOUR. MOUTH. I still dream about this place. The Luke's BBQ burger topped with BBQ pulled pork shoulder, a slice of cheddar cheese with their original sauce... Heaven... I savored every single amazing bite. Medium rare was done to PERFECTION. Such a beautiful rosy red on the inside. This buger was just dripping with goodness each and every bite. And, the bun! It was all contained by one of those great potato buns you remember as a kid. My last bite was a sad one. Great prices, too, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Mark T.
Been here many times. For a quick lunch try the Brisket sandwich with a side of greens and mac'n cheese, you will not be disappointed. The service is friendly and efficient, which helps a lot for quick noon-time grub. The rest of the menu offers a full range of BBQ staples and all of the major styles are represented so there is something for every taste. The city of Frederick offers many restaurant choices but nothing else is like the "Hog". When in town, the Black Hog is a "Mac's place to be"
(4)
Randy R.
Placed a catering order for approx 60 people from a large corporate business approximately 2 miles away The order arrived late, they did not offer to set up the food to prepare for serving, nor did they provide ANY serving utensils, plates, bowls, or cups. When we called the manager he tells us we didn't ask for these items therefore they were not provided. $900 order and we have to ask for utensils? $900 order and we were not OFFERED utensils? And when we called the manager should have made a educated business decision and realize, we are about to serve over 60 people. And word of mouth is the best/worst type of advertising. What he should have said was, "ma'am I apologize, you DID just pay $900 for a catering order, how can I rectify the problem?" -This will be told to everyone I know. Congratulations Black Hog, you just reach over 300 people through TERRIBLE business decisions and TERRIBLE customer service. Actually, make that 3000 people, Yelp just gave me the option to place this on Facebook and Twitter!~!!!
(1)
Bern B.
Second time here and absolutely delicious. Between the five of us we tried almost every meat on the menu and they all were amazing. Mac and cheese, greens, tater salad and coleslaw made the meal even better. I have read reviews complaining about small sides but I think it's just the right amount to compliment the meat. No kids menu but I was able to feed my two kids with one meal (2 meats and 2 sides). We will be here on a regular basis. Best BBQ in Frederick area. This place compares to Dinosaur BBQ in upstate NY and that is a huge compliment.
(5)
Gabriela C.
Gourmet BBQ. They have parking behind which I only found out about recently. Love their cornbread.
(4)
Doug L.
Good food, bad service. Turned down a large order cause I didn't give enough notice..
(2)
George T.
Q: What's WET and DRY at the same time? A: Getting 1/2 Memphis Dry and 1/2 Kansas City Wet ribs at Black Hog....I highly recommend it. Black Hog is located in the heart of downtown Frederick, what I consider the foodie central of Maryland. Parking can be hard to find downtown during busy hours, but BIG TIP: Black Hog has it's own FREE PARKING lot next to the restaurant. EXCELLENT BBQ: I don't have anything to say about anything on the menu. MEAT: For those who have a hard time figuring out what to try, I recommend the BHB triple dinner which comes with chicken, 4 ribs, and 1 meat (brisket, beef bbq, pulled pork, pit ham, smoked sausage). Everything is good. The chicken is excellent, mainly b/c of the special sweet/spicy dry rub (same as on the dry rubbed ribs) SIDES: There sides are very "CLEAN" as I like to call them. Full of flavor yet freshing and not overwhelming if you catch my drift. They are an excellent accompaniment to the meat, but not the main attraction as it should be. Don't get me wrong, the MAC and CHEESE is bursting with fatty goodness. OVERALL: maybe the best bbq in maryland. Will leave the 5th star blank b/c I don't want to mislead the SOUTH
(4)
Katie M.
Great BBQ and wonderful service! Would make the hour drive up here regularly just to eat here - the food is so delicious!
(5)
Nicole S.
Second visit to the black hog and I will give it an extra star. We came this past saturday and had the pup with us so we had to sit outside. We had about a 30 minute wait which wasnt a big deal. There's only 3 tables outside so it was understandable. The inside wasn't busy by any means. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Just an fyi they did change their menu so the one online is not valid anymore. The prices did slightly go up. I'd say about a dollar or two per meal. The white peach sangria was tasty although a bit weak on the alcohol. The punch drunk drink was only $8 and strong, loved it. There were 2 of us an we shared a 3 meat meal and got an extra side. We had the brisket, pork shoulder, and the carolina pork. All the meats were flavorful and good. The beans were good. The mac and cheese was lukewarm but we didnt complain because they gave us a size up because it was the last of what they had so that was nice. All in all we left full and happy. Our meal came to $39 bucks and we had 3 drinks so I dont think that was too bad. I will probably come again if in frederick. Its always a big plus to me when I can go somewhere and have the dog with us.
(3)
Lena G.
Sweet n spicy. Picnic-style. Modern. A perfect place for a lunch stop on the way out of DC. The pulled pork was a fave across the board - from a six year old boy to the more seasoned of the gang. We practically drank the bottles of Kansas City + Carolina sauces. And gluten-free to boot. Small but well-paired beer + wine selection - the Chardonnay surprised me.
(5)
Joshua M.
Great food, fair prices. Haven't found any other BBQ that can really compete in terms of flavor in the area.... I live 45 minutes from Frederick, so coming here is a bit of an occasion for me, but the delicious savory food hasn't let me down yet. It's not the absolute best I've ever had, but Black Hog does an excellent job of curating some of the great styles of BBQ across the country in one place, which is no easy task.
(4)
Alan W.
Very good good at decent price. We tried the brisket and burger with pulled pork. Good service. Parking lot available.
(4)
Beata K.
Pretty decent bbq place. I got the brisket sandwich which I didn't like at all; it tasted boiled and not smoked. The BBQ beef sandwich was very good though, it's smoked twice and had a good bbq sauce over it. The wings were also fantastic! We got the honey mustard wings which had such a unique and good flavor and the dry run ones were good as well.
(3)
Sue B.
My husband and I each had 1/2 rack of ribs. We chose to have half dry and half wet (with sauce). Loved the ribs! Great flavor and tender. There were also several sauces to try on the table. I chose potato. salad for my side. It was good. My husband had sweet potatoes. It was mostly brown sugar. Too sweet. The cornbread was light and sweet.
(5)
Chad D.
Amazing!
(5)
Scott F.
Arkansas Beef! Heaven on a plate. Also be sure to get some of their apple pie moonshine if there's a batch made.
(5)
Tatenay M.
I grew up in the DC suburbs with no Southern relatives, so I can't regale you with stories to establish my barbeque cred, like "I was raised in a smokehouse", or "my father was half-human, half-mesquite," or "my grandpappy put house-made Carolina vinegar in my bottle." I can tell you, however, that I've eaten at a LOT of BBQ spots 'round these parts and that Black Hog's the best of them. Everything here is top-notch. The sauces are great, especially the thick, tangy mustard and the delicious Kansas City sauce that's smoky-sweet, rich and thick - so good I'd order it as a drink, if that were a publicly acceptable option. The meats are all delicious, but my particular favorites are the Arkansas beef ( slightly spicy beef cubes cooked like end pieces, with an almost jerky-like flavor at times), the brisket (amazingly tender and flavorful), and the pork shoulder (moist and smoky, a perfect vehicle for the aforementioned sauces). You can (and should) also get a fantastic burger and if you hate making decisions (in your defense, who can choose between all this deliciousness?), you can even add any of their BBQ meats on top for one of the best burgers you'll ever have. As if those weren't enough, the beer selection here is great (a nice selection of 20 or so craft beers) and the staff are friendly, nice, and quick. There aren't a lot of restaurants that make your mouth water days later, but the Black Hog is high atop that list.
(5)
Meredith N.
My husband and I have been marking Tuesdays on our calendars for years -- it's all about Rib and Wing night!
(5)
Anonymous D.
Solid barbeque. I had the brisket, the chopped Carolina pork, and the Arkansas beef. The Arkansas beef was definitely the winner, hands-down, followed by the Carolina-style, then brisket. But all were good. Excellent potato salad, and both kinds of coleslaw were good, too. Even good cornbread--slightly sweet, moist. Everyone went home full and happy, with boxes of leftovers. They have nice, healthy portions. The inside of the restaurant is cute, with neon. A take-out counter is available too. Good service.
(4)
Andre B.
BBQ in Maryland??? Yeah I was skeptical also. Pleasantly surprised. Very good food. Brisket is ok. Kind of dry. Had to put lots of sauce on it. Ribs are fantastic. Great sauce. Meat had just right amount of char on it. Good sides. Would go again if ever in area.
(4)
Heather B.
Amazing! Pulled pork was best I've had. Not as thrilled with the ribs but maybe because the pulled pork was just so awesome. I have a gluten allergy and our server Tiffanie was great in letting me know what I could and couldn't have - I could eat most things except for the obvious bread. This was a quick stop to feed a hungry teen on the way back to DC. We now will make this a regular stop on our way to/from Wisp!!!
(5)
Michael P.
Everything was amazing, but the Brisket took top honors. My daughter also really enjoyed the dry rub wings. I can't recommend this place enough.
(5)
L M.
I'll drive here from DC just to eat at this place. And I don't even own a car. It's that good. Haven't had anything I didn't like here but I'm especially fond of the Arkansas beef bbq. (Like, I buy it by the pound and bring it home with me.) As should be the case at any self-respecting bbq joint, these folks have a variety of delicious bbq sauces, excellent lemonade (tart, homemade, free refills), and a fine coleslaw. If you're near Frederick and you eat food, you should go here.
(5)
Jules D.
Group of 6 went in for dinner on 4th of July and I guess it was a bad idea. The BBQ was dry and mediocre at best. They were out of ribs & chicken and beer, lol. The waitress was great but the kitchen was a mess! All our orders were mixed up with sides being just put onto anyones order and everyones orders coming out at different times. I was so excited to see a BBQ spot with such rave reviews but walked away so disappointed! I really wanted to give them 5 stars! I really really did! I'm going to blame it on the sooper busy day the 4th brought and will have to try it again on a more mellower day! Hoping they don't disappoint the next time. :) I may be a bit biased being from Texas and all ;P
(2)
Mike R.
Wow. Went here (and to Frederick) for the first time yesterday on my long Westward drive back from the Baltimore area to Leesburg. First off, if you haven't been to the downtown area of Frederick, its a neat little place with all kinds of shops and places to eat. It's a nice little walkable area that looks like it would be fun to explore. Well, I didn't have time to explore the town... but I did come to town to EAT. After passing by several places that looked good, I came all the way down to the end of the strip and found my destination... Black Hog BBQ. I walked on in and went up to the counter and asked if I should just seat myself or what. The lady behind the counter said I could pick any seat I like. Okey Dokey... found a spot and immediately an extremely nice waitress came over and gave me a menu, took my drink order. She was so ridiculously nice I almost felt like I was somewhere down south and not just an hour or so outside DC! Throughout the entire meal, she really made me feel like I was welcomed in their establishment and kept my drink topped off, made sure the food was good, etc. :) I asked her some questions about the menu which she was happy to answer, and then I decided on a BBQ beef sandwich -- arkansas style. Arkansas style, as explained to me, was they take their smoked beef, chop it into cubes, and add sauce, and then cook it again with the sauce on. Sounds like a similiar process to burnt ends if you ask me... but you're not, so ignore me and focus on the beef. So yeah, I ordered the Beef sandwich... no sides, because I thought the sandwich would be real big and I didn't want to pig out for fear I might get mistaken for an actual pig and get put on the smoker.... so the waitress, just to ensure I had all information at my disposal informed me that since it was Wednesday, they had a special going... 2 beef sandwiches, 2 sides... for $15 -- a savings of about $5 or so if my math is correct. Well, I appreciate the information lady, but I ain't no pig! Just the sandwich for me, thanks. It was sooooo freaking good. I think I can honestly say it's the best "beef" bbq sandwich I can remember eating.... and I remember a lot of beef bbq sandwiches! Well, I must have looked like a fool with egg on my face once I got to licking my fingers after devouring that sandwich. I put my tail between my legs and beckoned the waitress to come over.... "Is it too late to get that 2 sandwich special?" She kinda chuckled at me and gave me some kind of told ya so with a smile. She said she was going to see what she could do. So she pulled some strings with the person in charge, got my first sandwich voided and put the special in for me. I got a side of fries to eat there (with their AMAZING Kansas City style BBQ Sauce) and had the second sandwich bagged up with rice and beans to go. All in all, it was a great experience. I would mention the other specials in detail, but if you look through the pictures someone took a picture of the special board. Monday - pork, Tuesday - ribs/wings, Wednesday - beef, is the quick n dirty. They also had 2 dolla drafts while I was there, but I wasn't drinking since I still had a lot of driving to do and I'm a responsible adult like that. Normally I would complain about the prices since they were a little bit pricier than your typical bbq spot... but after eating the food and experiencing the excellent service, I felt I got my money's worth. Thanks Black Hog BBQ. You probably ruined my chances of eating anywhere else in Frederick. ;)
(5)
Jesse W.
Really excellent food. The wet ribs were some of the best I've had, ever. Collard greens were a nice choice, too, for a side.
(4)
Chris M.
Some of the best BBQ we've ever had. Good service, reasonable prices. Pulled pork shoulder is beast!
(5)
D C.
This is an update to my previous review. After picking up my order last Saturday from the Urbana location, we returned to the location this past Wednesday to resolve the problem. We informed the catering manager that we were promised a refund for our beans order we never received last Saturday. She apologized and refunded our beans order to our card. So management will correct a problem! I will still leave my rating to caution people to check orders and not let them staple the bags before you check your order. Please check your order before you leave...do not trust when you are told everything is there....check! But it is encouraging that management will correct problems!
We found this place on Yelp and it was awesome! Food was great, I had the Pulled Pork sandwich and it was delicious. Mac 'n Cheese was also wonderful! Service was even better! Definitely stop here!
(5)
shoaib a.
I'm southern. When someone tells me there's good barbecue here in the Mid Atlantic, I take it with some skepticism. BHB is good - for Mid Atlantic standards but, overall, it's not great. I ordered the brisket along with the Arkansas barbecue. For a side, I had the potato salad. I thought that the brisket wasn't that flavorful. I was also assuming that it would be Texas style, without sauce, but there was sauce and it was necessary because I didn't think the meat was that flavorful. It was also not that moist. Over all, I'd say the brisket was a miss. The Ark BBQ was much better. I've never had BBQ from Arkansas but I'm hoping it tastes like it did at BHB. It was flavored much better and didn't need anything with it. They give you a little bit of pickle on the side but I think barbecue should come with onions, jalapenos, and a helping of sandwich bread as it does in Lockhart, TX (a place they refer to in their restaurant). It's just common courtesy to have those things. There's nothing wrong with being just okay. After all, Matt Schaub and Joe Smith are just okay!
(3)
Andres O.
Pretty good place! Their original BBQ sauce is fantastic! Gotta check it out!!!
(4)
Robert R.
Never had a bad plate at this place. Best bbq in the area.
(4)
Danny H.
While passing through Frederick on my baseball journeys, I wandered across Black Hog BBQ. The immediate appeal to me was simply the fact that they had a parking lot, and I wouldn't have to park on the street, where I watched lots of people questionably drive, and occasionally go on the wrong way of a one-way street. The pleasant smell of barbecue emanated from the place as soon as I got out of my car, and I was pleased to know that I had literally just beaten the dinner rush by like ten minutes; I was seated immediately with no wait, but the place filled up fairly quickly afterward. I ordered a two-meat platter of beef brisket and chopped Carolina pork, with sides of mac and cheese, and collard greens. Obviously since we're dealing with barbecue, lots of it is mostly pre-cooked, so there was little wait for my order to get to me. It was all served on a platter with baking sheets. The brisket is tender and melts in your mouth, and it served dressed in their house bbq sauce. The chopped pork comes tangy, and definitely a fair representation of Carolina style. The variety of sauces they have at the tables is something I enjoyed a lot. They really do a good job of capturing the varying regions of bbq, and between the four choices of house, Carolina, KC, and Texas mustard, I have to say I was enamored by the Texas spicy bbq mustard the most. All were sufficient, but I found myself repeatedly going back to the mustard, dipping everything I could in it. The cornbread is something on the side that might go unnoticed, but I found it to be really good cornbread; not overly crumbly, but at the same time not spongy and cake like. It maintained a good flavor, and didn't require any butter, although I found myself dipping it in more Texas mustard, because I liked it that much. My sides were adequate, and probably what brings my review down from four from five. The mac and cheese was nothing spectacular, and a tad on the bland side. And the greens were cooked in pork juice, but it's like somewhere in the stewing, it lost all its bite, and didn't have nearly enough tangyness to its flavor. They were alright, but nothing to call home about. Overall, Black Hog BBQ is a great success of a find while traveling. Large, free parking, clean and simple interior, nicely air-conditioned and not feeling that swampy air feeling that lots of bbq joints tend to have. Friendly staff, quick order-to-table turnaround time, and high quality bbq, albeit mediocre sides. Portions are just right, and the prices are fair. Would definitely come back again.
(4)
Tim D.
Very Good Ribs, I thought the sauces were OK.
(4)
Leslie B.
Everything we had here was so good. The mac and cheese, chicken, greens and two types of meet.... Each was some of the best I have had. In, addition the service was great and the inside was really cute.
(5)
Viet B.
I dont live in Frederick, but I saw a decent crowd at this place so I decided to give this place a try. I got the two meat special and I got two briskets. Yes...two meats, but who says it has to be different meats. It was soft and juicy, but I like my meat a little fattier or if I could have requested the bark or ends.....OMG. I dont like using OMG or other shorten forms of words like LOL , but OMG is the only way I could describe fatty brisket.
(4)
Richard H.
We were on our way back from PA headed for Virginia and realized we were starving. My navigator pulled Yelp! up on her iPad and found a list of restaurants in Frederick. When she said BBQ i said plug it in to the GPS and we followed the voice prompts to the front door of the Black Hog BBQ. The dy had been a real plus up to that point and once we walked in, sat down, ordered, and began to dig in it became a Double Plus. First thing you have to know: I'm not much on meat. But I love the sides that usually come with the main courses in BBQ joints. For me it never gets much better than baked beans, slaw and corn bread. So why I ordered the BBQ Burger is beyond me. Probably because the description said (for the beef version) "with beef shoulder". No ground-up anything. My partner went traditional and ordered the Carolina pork BBQ sandwich. We shared house cut fries. The only thing I did wrong; ask for lettuce and tomato (my bow to vegetarian sensibility perhaps) with the burger. Completely superfluous. (Note to self: double up on pickles next time.) The product was scrumptious! I ordered it well done and it was. It was also tender and very flavorful. I topped it with some "carolina bbq sauce' which is mostly vinegar. I think Carolina BBQ Sauce exists mostly outside Carolina but that's another review for another place in another State. My companion raved over her sandwich and downed more fries than she might be expected to and still had to take about half her meal home when we left. It was about 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon and a line was forming for seats. But service in this establishment is quick, efficient, and friendly: Thank you Beth! Frederick is about an hours drive from my home in Reston, VA but I can think of NO other place in between that would top Black Hog. This is what Red Hot and Blue would be if it was a real BBQ joint. Will definitely return - need to check out the cornbread. Oh, and as someone else mentioned, they have a big parking lot in an area where parking is not easy to come by.
(5)
Barbara M.
Stopped there for lunch and tried the wings and ribs. By far the best Memphis style ribs I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Elisabeth H.
Made a repeat visit to Black Hog last Saturday night and was very please yet again! Of course we had didn't think ahead and they were out of several items. I do not fault them for this at all! It is a BBQ place most of these things are slow cooked and take time, I would rather it remain this way then get dry reheated food. Plus there was a swine-tastic BBQ festival in Frederick that day so I am sure they were very busy. We tried the brisket and mustard wings. Both were very good! The only thing I was a little baffled by was the extra charge for fries with a combo....? It is .75 cents extra for fries. Of course, loving the fries we did it, plus not like $.75 is going to break the bank. Just a little confused. The plan for next time, and YES there will be a next time, is to go during the day so we can try all the yummy stuff that sells out!
(4)
Dave F.
Our group of six stopped here on our way from D.C. to Gettysburg. We had rib, brisket and pork shoulder. Everything was good and I appreciated that they have you a choice of having your ribs with sauce or a dry rub. I'm a dry rub fan and its nice to be able to try different sauces. I wouldn't call this world class barbecue, but it was tasty and reasonably priced
(4)
J.J. B.
Let's get this out of the way first. I'm mainly a vegetarian. So how did I find myself inside of this BBQ joint late last month, you ask? Well, I went with a group that I had chosen the place in advance so I kind of didn't get any input. That said, no fear. I found things on the menu that I could eat & ordered a few sides: the Texas Pinto Beans & Rice and the Cole Slaw. I also got Chrissy's Cornbread which comes with 3 (small-ish) pieces of corn bread & butter. All was more than enough for me. Everything was delicious. A side of House Cut Fries was also ordered for the table which we shared. Those were great too. Someone at the table had the BBQ Chicken which looked really good. The meat was very white & the quality looked excellent. I was tempted to eat a small bite, but didn't. I don't know if I'd seek this place out again specifically, but I just might, because I really enjoyed the food. It's a very casual place as well & the food comes out very quickly. Also, the prices are excellent. The cost of my meal was $6.19 (before tax & tip). How can you beat that?!
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Sue W.
Took a friend out for lunch on the 9/24/14. We ordered the bacon cheese burger and the rib platter. The food was fantastic and that word doesn't even do it justice. The service was great and the place was clean. I can hardly wait to go back.
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Dan B.
I ate at Black Hog about a month ago. In my opinion, I've definately had better BBQ spare ribs. The meat was somewhat chewy and definately not "fall off the bone" tender. For some reason, there was a distinct aftertaste in the meat. I got only 11 bones in my full rack of spare ribs. A rack, in my understanding, should have 12-13 bones. The sides were on the smallish side but pretty good, apparently only 4oz containers of were used to served the sides dishes. Definately better BBQ elsewhere in Frederick, IMO.
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Rob K.
I have been to the Black Hog twice. I like visiting here when I visit a friend in Frederick. This past visit I had the three meat plate with sides (pulled pork, brisket, and beef) with fresh cut fries. I washed the meal down with a Miller Lite. Dinner was excellent, but the service was fair at best. Our dinner party consisted of three guys so we were low maintance for the waitress but she rarely checked on us. During both of my visits the food was great. Service was better the first time but regardless, I would probably return as the BBQ is excellent!
(4)
Stephen R.
Great Q, with great service! Lots of variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Classic styles from Carolina to Arkansas, brisket and pulled pork. Only complaint is portion sizes could be a little bigger! We will be back.
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Katie D.
Food is good and service is friendly. Thought the beer selection was a little limited. Also, I didn't find any of the BBQ sauces to be memorable. But its a great joint for a Friday night carb crash if you want consistently good food and a friendly, bustling, casual atmosphere.
(4)
Jason D.
I drove up from Leesburg to Fredrick to try this place out. Originally from Memphis, which is often referred to BBQ home, so I'm pretty picky. This place sounded great and had great reviews so I did the 40 min drive up and tried the ribs and fries and beans. The ribs were obviously store bought and had very very little meat on them, almost 2 stars worthy. The fries were good, the beans were good and I loved the Kansas sauce. Overall decent place but certainly not even close to great BBQ. I've had BBQ all over the US from high-end places to whole-in-the-wall places to backyard home cooking and even at fairs and competitions. This wouldn't hold a candle to even some of the worst of them. I won't be back, needless to say unless I just happen to be on that street and happen to be starving and craving BBQ, then I might go in there with my expectations low. ;)
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Tina T.
Great place for ribs I personally love the wet ribs. Very clean and great service. The service is fast and efficient. Great catering as well I have used them for tailgating and it was perfect.
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Gillian S.
Brisket was awesome. Smoked ham and Carolina pork were great. So many different sauces for every BBQ preference. The sides were almost the best part! The slaw was spicy and delicious. The baked beans and Mac and cheese were homemade goodness. So glad we stopped here!
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Zach L.
Hands down my favorite BBQ restaurant. Every time I'm in town I make an effort to stop by.
(5)
myra f.
Fun place for a afternoon lunch or easy dinner. Wings are good. Arkansas BBQ Beef either platter or on salad quite good. Ribs also worth trying. Enjoy!
(4)
Dave V.
4 stars? Really? I came here on someone else's recommendation. I guess BBQ taste is regional. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't smell any smoke in the air when I arrived or at any time afterward. Do they really BBQ anything on-site? Next, the "BBQ Sauce" on the beef brisket and the sausage tasted like tomato sauce from a can. The coleslaw was pretty bland, too. On the bright side, the dry ribs were pretty well done, and the gumbo was good. I'd probably have rated this half of a star higher if I hadn't gone into it with such high expectations based on earlier reviews.
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Patricia J.
I'm from North Carolina, so I know BBQ! My half rack of ribs, were good. Passably tender with a sauce that had the right amount of kick. The mac n cheese was also tasty but came in a Dixie cup portion. Was it a side or a sample? My peach sangria was good, but my mom's spiked lemonade was mostly water. So overall nice place, but inconsistent and stingy on the sides.
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JF N.
We had the beef briskets and half slab ribs (wet & dry). Enjoyed it and would definitely go back for more! This place beats "Famous Dave's".....Very Good Authentic BBQ!!
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Calvin M.
The side items aren't that good. The Mac n' cheese tasted like they used powder cheese. The potato salad was similar to those you can find in a supermarket. But the ribs and wings were very good. We ordered half dry and half with sauce. The table has six other house sauces you can use. It was $15 for a rack of rib on Tuesdays. If they improve the side items it'll be five stars. The service was fast and friendly. I would come back.
(4)
David P.
I love good BBQ, and I am VERY picky about my BBQ. Needless to say I gave this place 4 stars because of the taste of the food, the good service, and ambience (who cares about ambience?). The sauces were tasty (four style choices, Kansas City, North Carolina, Texas, and Original...if my memory serves me right) and the meat was very tender and had good flavor. I like fall off the bones ribs, these were not but the meat was still tender. Pulled pork was also really good. The sides were good overall. A step above most places but not the best. Service was good and staff was friendly, we got there early and there was plenty of parking behind the restaurant on a weekday at lunch time. Not sure what it's like at other times. Ambience was cool, very small inside, I'm sure it could get packed in there at busy times. Best BBQ I have still had was in Arkansas.
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Amberly W.
The server scared me. The food was okay.
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Donny P.
Favorite BBQ spot in Marlyland. Great food, good service. Love the brisket and Mac n cheese.
(5)
Jen C.
While the BBQ was really delicious compared to other places I've been to, it was annoying to have to wait so long for service. Don't get me wrong--when we were tended to, the waitress was very friendly, but that doesn't excuse 10 minute waits just to flag someone down. Lucky for you, Black Hog of rare deliciousness, feeding time made up for mediocre service. 3 meat platter is a big enough portion for two people who are not starving, but hungry for a meal. My favorite meat was the brisket, and other winners is the sausage and pulled meat. The sides are equally delicious--mac and cheese and beans highly recommended.
(4)
Karl H.
I sparingly dole out 5 stars, but this place gets it. The food is authentic and they are efficient. It can be busy (which is a great sign of a good place). Go nuts and order a two or three meat platter. My wife was not fond of their cole slaw, but we agreed the place was definitely one to come back to.
(5)
Ian K.
wow, what a find.... Cruising Market St looking for a quick lunch and saw this place and screeched in to a parking spot. At noon the place was already packed with a lunch crowd. The waiter said the brisket and pulled pork were the go-to's so we ordered both, along with cole slaw and the hand-cut fries, which seemed special. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth yummy, the pork real tasty too, with some nice crispy edges. Cole slaw was creamy and a bit on the bland side. The hand-cut fries, which are a "premium" side, you have to buy up to them, were plentiful but there were far too many nubs and runts in the bunch. Service was fast, friendly and efficient and the food came out hot and fast. We will definitely be back. Best I've had in this area in a while.
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Melissa R.
O.M.G. Hubs has been talking about BH for a while now (2 yrs). He had it at a friends house, but didn't know where it was from. I finally found out & decided to plan his bday lunch there. It really was 7th heaven! I'm not much of a chicken person, but it was the one thing my hubs said was amazing. It was freaking delicious. The dry rub seasoning was a perfect mix of sweet & salty. I almost wish I had a shaker of it to add more as I dug in! Luckily, everyone over ordered, so there was plenty of sharing going around. I had ordered the one meat, beef brisket plate, which was a whole heck of a lot of meat. Kinda wish I would have ordered 2 meats to have some variety. Mac & cheese and cornbread was also amazing! The entire time our group of 10 was eating, no one was talking besides repeating, omg, omg, so good.
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Thomas M.
I showed up, and while the food was quite good, I explained it was my birthday 3 days ago, and the waitress explained I needed a physical printout of their birthday 50% off promotion, despite their website not saying that anywhere. I don't live near their location, so I suppose I lose. Thank you for making me feel awful for asking for what your website proclaimed I was entitled to.
(1)
Eric E.
Yup. It's all good. The BBQ is good. The sides are good. The service is good. Decent bar. It's a BBQ place, so it isn't fancy, but you weren't expecting that, were you? It's always crowded and a bit noisy, so think about the ambiance you are looking for. Seems to be pretty kid friendly. Rare for downtown, they have a good sized parking lot. Enjoy!
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Busa B.
Went to Black Hog BBQ about a year and a half ago and to be honest I forgot how good it was. Friday I getting a little hungry so I decided to run up to Frederick (from B-more) for some "BBQ". I ordered the "BHB Triple" which comes with 4 pork ribs, 1/4 chicken and one meat which I chose Carolina pork. My choices of sides were Southern Style Greens and BBQ Beans. The meal also comes with a piece of cornbread and a small side of a vinegar based coleslaw. Black Hog did not disappoint me. Every piece of meat was excellent with the Carolina pork being out of this world. Very rarely will I order chicken at a BBQ place because most places over cook it and dry the meat out but Black Hog nailed it. Meat was juicy and flavorful. They also serve "Cheer Wine" which I can't seem to find anywhere in Maryland. Service was decent also. I didn't like the gravel parking lot since I had just washed my car. Since the exit off of rt has been renovated and rerouted my in car factory navigation was a little screwed but it was fairly easy to find without too much recalculating. Black Hog will be seeing me again in the near future. oh yea the mens restroom has a flat screen TV over the toilet to keep you occupied, lol
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Deejai B.
When I first checked this place out, I was a little worried about the cross-regional menu - BBQ folks can get very "regional" and typically ascribe to one particular style, like St. Louis, Memphis, South Carolina, Texas, etc. Much to my delight, this place does them ALL exceptionally well (with waiter service!). And it doesn't use garbage, ultra-processed buns like most BBQ places do - they only use high-quality ingredients. Very rare, again, amongst BBQ joints. They also serve beer - including Flying Dog!!! Yet another factor that just makes Black Hog BBQ superior. A couple tables out front and many inside. The specials are excellent - def. try them as this is a bit more upscale than most BBQ joints with accordingly slightly steeper prices. I find the sides to be of average quality in terms of taste but def. more premium quality raw ingredients are used - the real stand-out are the superb, house-cut fries. These cost extra when you order platters, but don't miss them! After a ton of success, they've opened up a second location in Ijamsville. I've been to dozens of BBQ places all across the country (a hobby of mine started after 5 years living in North Carolina) - Black Hog BBQ is really a special place. Tip: Don't miss out on the birthday special.
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Melanie E.
I know people rave about Black Hog BBQ, and I had a good experience on my first visit. My husband and I enjoyed pork sandwiches that were very good. On our visit last weekend, however, it was a different story. Maybe we hit them on an off night? I don't know... Our waitress was very friendly and attentive (no problem there). We were seated immediately. We order a bucket of mini-Coronas. My husband ordered a pork sandwich and I thought I'd try the ribs. Our beer bucket arrived. Although the little bottles were presented in a bucket of ice, it was obvious that these were pulled from the shelf because they were straight-up warm. That was very dissapointing. They weren't sufficiently chilled even after a 1/2 hour in the bucket. We let that slide, expecting to be blown away by our bbq to come. My husband liked his pork bbq with the carolina-style vinegar sauce. He also enjoyed the fresh fries. My ribs were another story. I am used to ribs that are meaty and it falls off the bone. The ribs I had at Black Hog were tough, chewy and very unpleasant. I liked the sauce (Kansas-city style), but the meat was just not prepared correctly. I sent the ribs back. I suspect it was a manager who told the waitress to tell me that they cook their ribs for 13 hours and they were cooked correctly. He came and brought me a couple other ribsto sample, which were the same unpleasant texture. He sat there while I sampled them. I didn't know what to do! I felt bad because I didn't like them! I felt like that my opinion was incorrect, so I accepted a second batch that were not-so-good. Maybe some people like their ribs prepared that way. I am not usually a picky person, but these were not what I expected or what I am used to eating. But I was polite and accepted what they served me. Just a word of caution for anyone ordering ribs. If you like tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, you will not get them at Black Hog.
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Kevin L.
If you are in Frederick and are looking for the best BBQ around look no further than the Black Hog! The beef brisket is by far the best I have ever had, and I stop at every single BBQ stand that I pass by. The sauce is perfect, not too spicy or bland and the meat is cooked perfect every time. I have also had the burgers, pulled pork, and ribs - all are excellent. I have a local business a few miles away, we eat here at least once a month. It can be hard to get a seat during peak times, but hang around - it is well worth it!!
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Mike T.
Really enjoy this place. I love the fact that they offer different BBQ sauces from different regions of the US, and they pull it off really well. Overall I highly recomend this for a great meal in Frederick.
(4)
Anthony Y.
Went last week, I had the sausage link sand which. I put some coleslaw on top and it was simply the bomb!
(4)
James C.
I was a long time Frederick resident and haven't ever visited while I lived there. I got to visit while on a business trip It is a shame because the food there is good, the bartender makes a mean margarita. I recommend the bbq here. Get the triple or you are missing out.
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Michael y.
I would give it a 5 if they just gave me more Q!!!!!!!!!!! My outta town colleagues were 3x repeat offenders. ME x2 I love this place. Great location in historic frederick. plan on walking off all the BBQ you ate in downtown historic Frederick,MD.
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Sooperken S.
Good BBQ offerings... the service has always been decent as well... i tend to order the Pork Shoulder sandwich with fries... delish! Black Hog is my go-to BBQ place in Frederick... they are not open on Sundays, which is kinda weird, but besides that, i have only good things to say... i'll be going back and i would recommend it...
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J E.
Not from Frederick, so I relied on Yelp to find a place to meet some family that was passing through. I'm certainly glad that this was our choice. Everyone seemed to really like the entrees - burgers, various BBQ, and gumbo. The only side I tried was the greens, which I highly enjoyed. Bill was ~70 pre-tip for 3 adults and 4 kids - not too bad at all. The parking was great, and they had no issue with pushing some tables together - even on a Saturday evening. We didn't feel rushed at all. If I'm thinking of eating in Frederick again I would be likely to choose this place.
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Brian D.
I would just like to thank all the cows & pigs out there for making this place possible. Excellent food & service...& full bar!! Drank many a PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) with my meal which makes this place even more legitimate. Went there with several friends & all had similar feelings. I had the 3-meat plate (smoked beef brisket, Arkansas beef BBQ, & the Carolina w/ slaw, southern style greens, & cornbread). I usually try not to overeat but I could not let ANY of this go to waste. I highly recommend, even if you are not necessarily in the mood for BBQ...you will not be disappointed.
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Mitch D.
A client from Fairfax heard about this place and wanted to drive up and try it out. When buzz travels throughout the region like that, you know they must be on to something. Great BBQ options on the menu. Perfect-sized place. Good overall vibe. Reasonably priced. Works for me.
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J. Rene L.
I went here based on the reviews and was really lookin forward to some BOMB BBQ. I was so dissapointed. I ordered the 1/2 slab Memphis dry. Ribs were good...not great. Kansas style bbq sauce was my fave. Mac n Cheese..gross & barely warm. The corn bread was cold. My husband ordered a three meat plate, portions are very small. I was not impressed with the food and will not return. The atmostphere was good..customer service was friendly...but the BBQ is what I came for. Still searching for some BOMB BBQ1
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Chris C.
Best BBQ in the Frederick/ Hagerstown area. I've been going here for a few years now and it's good every time! The pulled pork is awesome and the sauces are also good. My kids love baby back ribs, but unfortunately Black Hog doesn't offer them. I also found it odd that they don't sell bottles of their original sauce. I tried to get a bottle when I was picking up my carry out, but they said bottles were only available for their mustard based sauce (not my favorite). The only real downfall to this place is the size, but it's still worth a visit.
(5)
Ryan N.
Best BBQ in Frederick! Sweet tea and beef briskit makes for a great dinner. Pulled pork is equally good. Love this place!
(5)
Martha J.
I was disappointed. I got carry-out and came in exactly 15 mins. after I called the order in, as per the guy on the phone. I live 5 minutes away, so it was a short jump from restaurant to home. The place smelled amazing as I walked in, and by the time I got home, my mouth was watering, and I had the food on plates in about 30 seconds! I ordered a pit ham sandwich and fries for myself and a three-meat platter for the hubby, with smoked brisket, chopped Carolina BBQ and smoked sausage, BBQ beans and potato salad as sides. Well, my fries were cold. I mean really cold. I could tell that they would have been amazing if they had been even slightly warm, but they were limp and kind of icky. They probably started as "beach" fries - cooked in peanut oil with skins on, but they seemed about 2 hours old. Then my sandwich - it was a tragedy. I used to get pit ham from The Canopy in Rockville MD many years ago, and that was my standard. This was inedible. Seriously, every piece of the ham had a HUGE glob of fat in it. I am not kidding when I say each piece was between 1/2 and 3/4 fat. I tried pulling the meat off of the fat blobs and my fingers got all greasy and most of the pieces ended up still really fatty. It was so unpleasant, I just gave up. I literally threw away 3/4 or more of the sandwich. So, hubby's platter was OK. Nothing was special. My BBQ beans are better , and so is my potato salad. The brisket was pretty good but not amazing and the smoked sausage was like Hillshire Farms but cooked on the grill. Not bad, but I can make it myself for 3 bucks. The star of the show was the Carolina chopped BBQ, but it was not worth writing home about. Sadly. And the corn bread was like a boxed mix. All in all, it was a disappointment. I might go back if someone insisted, but I would only eat there, so I could send back anything that was not worthwhile. What a shame.
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Chef A.
Certainly a Taurasso establishment, and priced to match. For my dinner here tonight, I went with a two meat plate which consisted of beef brisket and the Arkansas BBQ beef. The side was BBQ beans with cornbread. All for just shy of $12--not cheap, but not too terribly expensive either. I'd say it is about 25% more than most related types of BBQ joints in town. I found the beans to be good though the portion a tad small. They were sweet and had a good bit of pork chunks in there. I can't complain as I like pork, but don't tell my rabbi I had pork during the sabbath. (or pork at all) The cornbread was nothing to brag about. It was ok, but the Safeway cornbread is better. The Arkansas BBQ beef was nice. It comes chopped in nice meaty squares, and cooked in hot spices. IF you like hot and spicy then this is the beef for you. I also will note that the meat was super tender and prepared by some sort of super smoker or alien origins that can't be beat. The beef brisket too was pretty good. The portions were large, but sadly there was a bit of fat. However that fat does bind the five slices or so pretty well together. I found the meat tender but the Black Hog sauce on them made them perfect. I would certainly get the brisket again, but I liked the Arkansas BBQ better. The only real downside I found to Black Hog is the noise. I found it very noisy, and I doubt I could or would want to sit in and eat a full blown dinner there considering the volume. For this reason I got my dinner tonight to go. My only other concern is getting out of the lot, parking along N. Market obstructs the view of oncoming traffic. Depart the lot with due care. Overall, I have to say that Black Hog is probably the best BBQ in town. It just barely beats out the Blues BBQ Company truck simply because the two meat deal was a good value for the dollar. It beats out Blues by less than 5% in my scales.
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Will W.
I always love coming here whenever when we are in Frederick, espescially after playing tennis for a while. The atmosphere is great for a BBQ joint, really laid back, casual, and the place isn't overflowing with TVs tuned into ESPN. It's clean which is always awesome, and is a great place for a sit down meal with the Fam. They have a nice expansive menu with lots of options, but you also get your classic BBQ essentials and side dishes. The last time I was at the Black Hog I had the dry rub chicken, which was fantastic. The sides are also really good and come in nice portions. My family and I have always enjoyed coming here, and I highly reccomend that you do the same, you will leave satisfied.
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Dan R.
I finally made it to the Black Hog and enjoyed the food and the place very much. I wish that there were a Black Hog in Montgomery County to compete with Urban BBQ, which I do enjoy but find inconsistent. My fellow Yelpers were very helpful in pointing out that the Hog does different types of barbecue well. I opted for the brisket and thought it was very good, albeit a little fatty on a couple of slices. The potato salad was dynamite, while the cornbread was very good, but not great. If I were to do it over, I'd opt for another side and also probably try the 2 meats option. Price-wise, I think the Black Hog is a decent value, and would be a great value if they offered their daily specials before 5 pm. Overall, I really liked the place, with very good service and a solid varied menu for barbecue,
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Brandon R.
The stand-out here are the ribs.
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Bob S.
Ate there yesterday (9-3-2011) with my mom. It was fantastic, The best BBQ one can find around the DC area for sure. The ribs were extremely tasty dry with a nice spicy rub (despite what some reviewers write who arrogantly think their BBQ knowledge is end all be all) and the thinly sliced brisket was phenomenal. I barely had to use my knife to cut it. Had a side of Mac and Cheese that was fantastic, as was the cole slaw. Sweet tea and cornbread rounded out what amounted to an amazing meal. The service from the cute waitress (Beth) couldn't have been better and the way they serve the food - on a tray on a sheet of wax paper - was fun and inviting and made it feel like home. The 4 different sauces sitting in plastic bottles on the table were great to sample. I will HIGHLY recommend Black Hog and would love to buy their mustard BBQ sauce because its spicy bite made me want it for more options at home!
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Julie L.
Best barbecue in this area. Might leave something to be desired, but my husband is from Memphis so I'm spoiled. If you go during the peak times there is usually a wait which I normally wouldn't have a problem with, but the layout of this place makes it so that you are standing either right in front of the door, or practically over someone's table. The meats are all fantastic but the sides are ridiculously small. My husband and I always share a three meat platter and for the sides we like (the mac n cheese is amazing) we always have to order two since they are NOT sharing size. Overall we have eaten at Black Hog a dozen times or so and will definitely continue to eat there anytime we head up tp Frederick.
(4)
Allen H.
Ate another meal in Urbana. Pretty darn good but they packed both my pulled pork and my beef brisket sandwich with some serious fat and grissle. Too bad.
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J D.
Huge menu, INCREDIBLE BBQ~~!! Best bbq i have ever had.. thats for sure. The only downside is that everything there has a bit of a kick to it. Even the sweet sauces have a little bite to them. The brisket is fantastic. GO THERE.
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Scott F.
We loved the food! The casual atmosphere was nice too. The beef brisket was excellent. The pulled pork sandwiches were very good and all of the BBQ sauces were tasty. The fries, mac'n'cheese and cornbread were also a hit. My only minor complaint was that the meat on the ribs we ordered didn't "fall" off the bone easily. But still tasted good.
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fp c.
Great pulled pork and ribs. Husband loves the brisket. Greens are great, as is the cornbread. My kids LOVE the wings. I wouldn't have thought a BBQ place as a good source for wings. My favorite is Carolina style, but there are 3 sauces (Traditional/regular, Memphis and Mustard) that you can try out also. I keep a bottle of the regular in the house. Several days a week there are special dinner deals that make it hard to drive by. Along with $2 beer and a parking lot in downtown Frederick, it doesn't get much better. There is also a friendly, attentive staff. It makes it difficult to leave, but I feel I really need to get up and let someone else have the table when it gets real busy.
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Steve K.
Went for ribs on Tuesday night. They have a $15 whole rack and a side special. Ribs were OK, but I am very picky since I make my own on a smoker at home. Most people would probably think that they were very good. Pulled pork is very good here. Sides are good, but small. Desserts are expensive. I like the atmosphere and service a lot.
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Richard F.
A nice restaurant serving lousy barbecue. The dining room at Black Hog was hopping when I went there for Saturday lunch. The service was good. They had a small bar in the corner serving local craft brewed beer, and they had a respectable collection of bourbon. The prices were fine. I liked everything about it except the barbecue. The ribs were skimpy and flavorless (honestly, with the rib meat in my mouth and my eyes closed, there was no way to tell that this was supposed to be smoked pork ribs). We ordered the chicken wings. They were deep fried. Deep fried. If you are a real barbecue joint, and you have a smoker back there, smoking meat night and day, you would never think to fry the wings, right? Just stick the wings in the smoker along with everything else. Anyway, deep fried wings.
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Kristina L.
As a Carolina girl, I'm serious about my sweet tea and BBQ. Since moving up here, I've missed being so close to good BBQ. Well, it comes pretty close at Black Hog. Famous dave's, red hot and blue have nothing on this place. Sure the location is small, but I like that. Reminds me of back home with the little shack BBQ joints. The only thing missing is a smoker out back. If you want to try this place, go during the day and get their lunch special - 2 sandwiches and 2 sides for 10 bucks. I get the pulled pork which melts in your mouth. I also add a side of Mac &cheese which offers a kick of heat. Of course, you have to wash it down with sweet tea, which rivals my grandmothers. If sweet tea isn't your thing, try Cheerwine. It's a cherry flavored soda from the Carolinas. It's one of the few locations in the DMV to carry this Carolina gem. Overall, You will leave with a full happy tummy. The only gripe I have is the bathrooms (and the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars). Though spacious and clean, the restrooms do not have a changing table. There's no bigger turnoff than having to change your kid on the bathroom floor. This is disappointing considering it is a family establishment.
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Mike A.
Stayed with friends in Gaithersburg this weekend and last night, all too tired to head into DC or cook for ourselves, we tried to think of someplace good for better than average comfort food. Once Black Hog was mentioned, there was no turning back. It's located in downtown Frederick, with plenty around to see and do, and is definitely worth a visit if you like good barbecue. I'm pretty skeptical of places that don't use real plates, but it works for this place. The food itself is amazing, although I would recommend sticking to just the meat and cornbread. While the sides were good, those were terrific and filling enough that you won't want anything else. Every table has an assortment of sauces for your dipping/basting pleasure. Try the Black Hog and Arkansas sauces, skip the Carolina unless you're a big fan of vinegar. Most places as "informal" as this tend to have mediocre service, but the staff here was friendly and attentive. No drink was ever empty and, once done, we only waited about 4 minutes total to get the check and pay. If you're looking for good barbecue, definitely try Black Hog at some point. You won't leave disappointed, or hungry.
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Joe M.
Ok BBQ. The ribs were good the brisket was fair and was served barely warm. BBQ beans average and could have had more flavor. 3 stars is the max I can give. Service was friendly but at times slow. A lot of regulars grab the attention of the servers and you may be waiting. Never really felt overly welcomed. Atmosphere is very casual and a bit noisy. If your looking for world class BBQ this isn't it. Not much better than some of the chains. Please don't compare to good Memphis or Kansas City BBQ. Didn't take Amex. Bad for my expense account as a business traveler so can't come back based on that alone.
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Chuck B.
Very good BBQ. A must stop.
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Scott W.
While passing through this area for a gig I ate at this place on back-to-back days. Amazing food cooked professionally, great service, and more food than you can handle. It'll cost you, but good barbecue usually does. Recommend the ribs highly.
(5)
Elizabeth G.
LOVE this place. They have quick service and the carolina style BBQ is awesome with the vinegar slaw.
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Droid B.
Loved the ribs.
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Joe W.
Great pork BBQ. Prices are good, sandwiches are large. Parking on the side is a bonus for those driving downtown. Check their daily specials for good deals. A welcome addition for low priced dinning. Improvements that could be made: - Beer selection could be expanded but there are a couple of decent choices. - Double doors would be good in the cold weather - Need Sunday hours
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Will M.
Black Hog does it again! This place is the biz, had the BHB triple which is chicken, ribs and a choice of meat. I had the sausage as my third choice, and of course it was awesome. But the star of the show was the dry rub ribs, they rivaled the ones I had at Rendezvous in Memphis, and I did not have to endure a pee pee smell on my way through entrance! Go Frederick!!!
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Andrzrej K.
This is such a 4 star spot. I had memphis dry rub ribs and a burger on the side- great meal after driving from Brooklyn. Ive been to Memphis, had the dry rub- Black Hog were almost as good- very very close the only difference being Black Hog rub was a bit sweeter and spicy. Burger, not the best- stick with ribs or the bbq sangwich. I am a fan of Frederick in General, I think its an underrated city so I tend to be in a good mood when eating- but in any manner this place serves up some ill grub to lotsa people- and there is usually a line here. This place is such a 4 star place, not 5 cuz its just missing something- but its definetly not even close to a 3, if you eat here u will agree w me.
(4)
Greg O.
I still find it incredibly tough to find barbecue in this area that I can say is really good. Black Hog is by no means bad- I would say it's above average BBQ for area. The pork was moist and fairly tasty, but the sauces were disappointing. I had fries for a side and found them to be fairly bland. The service was friendly and quick. They do have actual sweet tea, which is huge plus and a rarity this far north.
(3)
Rachel L.
The BBQ is awful. All the sides are awful. Its a nice looking place and im sure the guy is making a mint but the food is just plain awful.
(1)
Mayme K.
Great BBQ place! Everything I have sampled so far has been tasty. Very busy during the lunch rush.
(4)
Chris M.
Very, very good barbeque. Wings with dry rub were great, different. Buffalo wings also very, very good. Tried the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, good, not very spicy, meat cooked perfectly but I guess I just don't love that style sauce. Had some of my wife's traditional pulled pork, sweet, nice flavor, very good sandwich. Ribs(Dry Rub ) were big, meaty and pretty tasty. Wishing they had some more heat in one of their sauces, but when you get down to it, it's how the meat is cooked and they do that very, very well. Will come back when I visit Frederick again.
(4)
Arthur W.
Tender, Juicy, Moist and the meat is too. Nice clean restaurant chain. Be sure to ask for extra sauce if you're taking out. Otherwise you'll wish you had.
(4)
C W.
Love this place. Finally real BBQ in Frederick and not a chain restaurant. The pulled pork is great! Have them put the sauce on the side. I crave their Mac & cheese. Ultimate comfort food. Plus their coleslaw and baked beans are good too. Don't get the cubes brisket. It turns out too dry & tough. Also, do not like the ribs as they do not fall off the bone. You have to tear the meat off.
(4)
Xiao M.
Whenever I am craving BBQ, this is the place I go to. Black Hog is the best BBQ I've had in the area. The pulled pork and brisket were particularly tasty. Additionally, they do a good job with the sides (corn bread, mac & cheese). Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.
(4)
Julaine N.
Great barbecue, especially the pulled pork and ribs. I love the specials on Mondays and Tuesdays. My boyfriend and I share a rack of ribs, 2 sides, and chicken wings for around $20. A great deal for meat that falls of the bone. Their sauces are tasty and not too sweet. If you dine in, the sauces are right at your table for you to use as much or as little as you would like. Their sides are also great, especially the collard greens and macaroni & cheese.
(4)
Dustin H.
Awesome Arkansas beef sandwich and brisket...I'd write a longer review but this is all you need to know. I live in Hanover, PA and I try to find many excuses to make the trip to Frederick just so I can warrant eating at Black Hog :) Even took my GF there for Valentine's day...her choice of course!
(5)
Adam Z.
Best BBQ in the DC area. We drive to Frederick from Silver Spring just for this Q (or hopefully on the way home from skiing). Food is all excellent. I especially like the pulled pork and Arkansas beef, which are twice cooked chunks of brisket with a smoked on coating of BBQ sauce. Yum. Sides are very good. Even the pickles are great. Atmosphere is laid back, including the BBQ sauce squeeze bottle with soap in the bathroom. Go. Now.
(5)
Barry S.
The reviews are legit. Terrance makes some good Q and is friendly enough to chat about his offerings ... my kinda cook/owner/manager/whatever he is ... just a cool dude. The Carolina Pork and the Pork Shoulder are both five star. I think the "beef tips" was the Arkansas BBQ ... whatever that was it was my favorite. Terrance told me I'd love the brisket too but it was dry and wasn't as flavorful as his other offerings. Mustard sauce is excellent with the Carolina Q. Mac and Cheese was above average ... but the beans were just standard fare. Mixed reviews on the banana creme pie and the coca cola cake ... but I felt they were both four star or better for a $3.50 item. Good stuff. Worth a drive and surely will consistently serve as a good spot for satisfying my BBQ needs. UPDATE: Second time I got the beef tips it was my least favorite. Pork shoulder and chopped pork remain great ... but the chili has emerged as the best dish and the gumbo is awesome also.
(4)
Bro H.
Got turned around for a second when 15 takes a random right turn. Figured I'd may as well eat as long as I had my phone out to figure out where I was. Had a brisket sandwich that was above average, at a price that would suggest I should be eating the best barbeque of my life, given that I was in goddamn Frederick. (Average sized sandwich + small side of beans was over 10 bucks including tax). Brisket was tender, but smoke flavor was definitely lacking. It's good, just not a ten dollar sandwich in the middle of nowhere.
(3)
Rick P.
Upscale Pig Meat ! Loved it ! Go early in the week for nightly specials (Mon-Wed only).
(4)
David Z.
We stumbled on Black Hog in a random trip to downtown /Historic Frederick... the smell of BBQ in the air led us right to the spot on the edge of the historic district. Black Hog is everything you would want in a modern BBQ place.... cool decor, but nothing fancy and wood bench tables out front to enjoy a nice day.... which we did. The menu is traditional bbq- offering brisket, pork and chicken in both full portions as well as on sandwiches. The sides were traditional to and included slaw, potato salad, greens and the like. We started off with an order of wings with traditional buffalo sauce and they were meaty with a great, tangy sauce. I had the 1/2 order of the chicken and a side of greens...the chicken had a great rub on it and tasted great with the various bbq sauces that I doused it with. Black Hog's selection includes both North Carolina (nah) and Kansas City (YES!) styles at the table as well as their own spicy blend....which was a little thin for my taste. The greens at first tasted a little bland but as I ate them I found most of the flavor and spices towards the bottom of the cup...once I got there, they tasted great.. So, on a nice, sunny day in historic Frederick I will certainly recommend Black Hog. The service was great and they also have burgers and a full selection of beers and the always coveted sweet tea. Go get it.
(4)
Donald P.
Food was good...got it to go...called ahead and it was ready before we were done our beer....Mustard wings were really good....ham sandwich left a lot to be desired...
(3)
Rob H.
While there is certainly better BBQ to be had in the DelMarVa region, Black Hog is by far one of the most family friendly, sit down places. We stayed away when they initially opened due to lukewarm reviews, but had heard from friends that they had recently turned the bend. Suffice it to say, we liked it so much the first time we went a month ago that we've since been back twice. The various traditional meats (pork, beef brisket, baby back ribs) all received positive reviews from the various peeps in our parties. There's lots more we haven't yet tried -- like the pit ham and smoked beef sausage. As I'm not much of a red meat eater, I went with the chicken, which was very good both times. While I much prefer an actual smoked chicken, the Black Hog's rubbed and grilled birds were mighty tasty. They offer several sauces at the table (bonus points for no stinginess here -- it always irks me when places dole out the sauce in tiny plastic cups). Preferences at our table varied by personal taste, but all were considered above average. The Black Hog signature sauce was a personal favorite. As for the sides, I thoroughly enjoyed the greens and the fresh cut fries. The cornbread is above average and better than Texas toast! The cole slaw and mac & cheese are both decent, but unmemorable. The beans and rice was fairly blah. Desserts -- we only tried the Cocacola Cake, which we've had many times passing through the Carolinas and BBQ joints in the midSouth. By comparison, their version was sub par -- a bit dry and the icing too sweet. YMMV. Service was perfectly good, considering that we've always visited during peak weekend hours. Sure, we've had to wait a spell for a table but there were seats at the bar and it was well worth the wait. If I had one gripe, it was that they have big screen TVs in the dining room. While I'm indifferent when these are tuned to a sporting event, etc., there was some sort of grisly crime drama during our 2nd visit. When I pointed out that murder scenes were not likely very appetizing to diners, our young waiter seemed completely oblivious. Overall, a fun and tasty choice at budget prices for historic downtown Frederick. Not necessarily the best choice for the hardcore BBQ purist (although they'll appreciate eating off the paper sheets), but not likely to offend one either.
Delicious. I went for lunch on a trip from Boston. Finally, good bbq!
(5)
C T.
Great food, but was closed on a Sunday! Boo!
(4)
Steph Y.
I just wanted to post an update. I have noticed that the owners must either read Yelp, the Frederick food blogs, and/or generally listen to their customers. They have changed so many things for the better since the first time we've eaten there. The Mac and Cheese used to be dry and just ok, now it's cheesy cheesy goodness. The bread used to be an uninspired slice of white bread, now it's a thick slab of yummy corn bread. The Carolina pork used to be knocked for not being smokey enough, now you can taste a ton of smoke. I just want to send out a big THANK YOU to the owners for listening and updating. I'm now giving you five stars because it's awesome that you care enough to make these changes.
(5)
Jason C.
I was shocked when I came here. I am from the South and this place was amazing. I have been to BBQ places all over FL/GA and this place is one of the best ones I have been to. The best BBQ I have ever eaten is at a place in Jacksonville, FL called Mojo's. Black Hog is almost just as good. Black Hog meat is awesome...where they lack is their sauces. They don't offer a spicy BBQ sauce and some of the sauces are lacking...but very good still. The pulled pork was the best I have ever eaten...better than Mojo's. The ribs were not that good. I also tried the Arkansas Beef...it was OK. The Beef Brisket was wonderful!! The carolina chopped pork was great also. It's great to find a place with some good sweet tea up north as well. They know how to make some great sweet tea.
(5)
alan b.
Stopped at black hog barbecue on the way to Yonkers via DC last night. My wife and I loved it. The brisket was excellent although I didn't see a smoke ring which suggests that it wasn't cooked so long or it wasn't smoked but the taste and consistency was just right. I also has some dry ribs which I thought could have done without the spicy powder that was thrown on after they were cooked. The baked beans were excellent and the bottomless lemonade was much appreciated after a long drive. The bartender was very friendly (we were at the bar because we didn't want to wait) Overall four stars. We had a very enjoyable dinner and would race back if we were in the area again.
(4)
Ane L.
Great food and service. Love their brisket and corn bread. If you like BBQ then this is the place for you. We go here time and time again. Good weekly specials as well.
(5)
Joel S.
I have lived in the Carolinas and Texas and enjoyed BBQ at some of the most famous places around... and this place is definitely in their league. They nailed it!!!
(5)
Michael M.
Dry rubbed ribs are delicious.
(4)
Orlangela A.
He said," wow...well besides the bitter cold outside that reminds you that you are still in Maryland..all it took is one bite into the BBQ ribs I ordered and I thought I was back in South Carolina. This place knows how to do BBQ. From the hand pulled pork, not machine pulled to the mac and cheese. This place gives you large portions that will fill you up. Everything was great including the service. This place lets the food speak for itself. We will probably go there like once a week to pig out...yea we will." She said, "Yummmm....this place is Delish! I got the pulled pork sandwich and mac and cheese and let me just say it was amazing. The sandwich was huge filled with lots of pork but it was very good and i finished it all. The pork tasted very fresh and real...not like those other cheap places. The mac and cheese is homemade so it tastes just like it came out of the oven and not the microwave. The server told us all about their specials so we will def be back every monday night when its only 11 bucks for 2 pulled pork sandwiches and 2 sides, this will def fill up me and babycakes."
(5)
Spoon G.
I had the BBQ pulled pork - with a side of baked beans. First off - the restaurant is totally cute on the outside, clean and airy on the inside, furnished very nicely, brick walls, nice bar set in the back. Each table has a roll of paper towels, some mustard, sweet BBQ sauce. The service was very friendly and it smelled great inside. The pulled pork had a nice vinegary sauce (not as sweet as what I'm used to) with a side of corn bread and my beans. The beans are homemade, with nice bits of pork, and a subtle smoky flavor. The pork was juicy, tender and the sauce was a perfect complement. For dessert I had the peach pie, which was good, but still a far cry from Mission Pie's. Overall a great spot in the historic downtown of Frederick! I left with a huge smile.
(4)
Wayland K.
Good BBQ joint. Nuff said. Well...maybe I can expand a little. Stopped by on a Friday night durring primetime and only waited 10 mins for a table for 2. Friendly staff met us right away. You have the option of the full dinning experience or takeout. Sat down and ordered a sweet tea and the two meat combo plate. The pulled pork and smoked brisket were amazing. I loved the Carolina sauce on my pork and dipped my crispy fries in the Kansas City and house Black Hog sauces. Prices seemed fair for the quality of food. Highly recommended, will dine there again.
(4)
John D.
An excellent place to eat. Great BBQ and great burgers. Very friendly staff and a clean restaurant. Eat-in very comfortably or carry-out. If you like BBQ definitely try it, you'll be hooked.
(5)
Tom W.
Food was good, service was slow but friendly. Smoked briscut a bit too overdone.
(3)
E D.
Very good BBQ. We were lucky and go the last parking spot and seated right away, but there were several parties waiting.
(4)
K B.
This place is great, authentic BBQ with great flavor.
(5)
Stephanie S.
I have passed by Black Hog every week on my way to work. I told myself that some day I would be able to stop and eat what I had been smelling while driving down Market Street. Well, today was the day. I went mid afternoon, around 4ish. Since it was a nice day, the outdoor section was filled, so I decided to saddle up to the bar. The bar, while small, offered your standard beers and liquors, as well as Flying Dog beer, a local brewery. After looking through the double-sided menu, I settled on the BBQ pork shoulder sandwich with a side of potato salad. As a side note, Black Hog does offer take out, and has a counter for ordering. With that said, it literally took two minutes after I ordered for the food to arrive at my seat. No joke. Now I don't know if the sandwich is a popular choice, but I can't get food that fast at a fast food restaurant! The sandwich was a generous portion and came with a variety of sauces to add on. Try the Black Hog sauce. The potato salad was a little too peppery for my taste and had large chunks of potato. All in all, the food was delicious and the service was quick and courteous. I would definitely go again.
(4)
Mary-Beth F.
This is honestly some of the the best bbq I have ever had, and I've been to KC many times. Unfortunately I don't live in Frederick anymore so I can't get my bbq fix. The Arkansas beef tips are amazing. I can't say enough about this place. I must plan a trip back just to eat there!
(5)
Christie V.
Two different BBQ establishments in one week, perfect time to do a comparison and rate both. The BBQ. OK. I ordered the brisket and memphis ribs. The ribs were ok, not as tasty as other memphis ribs I've had in the past. The brisket good. Neither had a real distinct smoke ring from really great BBQ. Sides were good as well. Kinda cute how the food came on a "plate" of plastic tray covered in paper. My peeps and I hit this place mid-week during lunch right before it got really busy. At first it looks pretty well staffed. There is a counter if you want to get take out (I assume). We were eating in and were asked to just find a place to sit. (clue one). Waitress came by and started to take our order, and then excused herself to help another server deliver food to a big table. Once we ordered, our food came pretty quickly... so it looks like the kitchen is well staffed. The restaurant filled pretty quickly and it became clear that our waitress was essentially responsible for the whole restaurant. We wanted refills on our waters, but couldn't find our server... When we asked for our split-checks, she handed a stack to our whole table, and then was nowhere to be found. One of my dining mates ended up grabbing our checks and payment and running down the waitress. And then... the wait... For a place that gets that busy at lunch, there really should have been better waitstaff coverage of the floor. Other places in town in a similar price range are better staffed... The owner is no newbie to Frederick restaurants so this shouldn't be a glaring issue, but it is. Bottom line: the food...3-4 stars, but the poor staffing of the front end of the house takes it to a solid 2 stars.
(2)
Scott R.
It's a keeper. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, but we had them cater a lunch for a big customer meeting today. We had trays of beef brisket, pulled pork, mac&cheese, slaw, potato salad, greens with bacon, pinto beans and more. Customer's raved, even volunteered to drive an hour back out to our place for the next meeting as long as we ordered Black Hog again. Of note, our customers hailed from South Carolina (close enough to NC, right?), Texas, Iowa (close enought to Kansas City, right?), and more - and there was absolutely no fussing over "it's not real barbecue." Also of note - even the greens were a big hit. Great job by Mike Tauraso, of Tasting Room and Proof. We'll be back.
(4)
Brenda A.
I made a few visits to the Black Hog BBQ and I think it's a great place. I think the food is very good (including the sides) and the place it'self is nice. I think the prices are very reasonable as well. I would note that the location is just outside or beyond (by a block or so) of the "newer" downtown section of Frederick. So the immediate area can feel a little suspect during the nighttime hours. On one visit they were out of most BBQ menu items at 8 PM on Saturday night - that was disappointing. And it was more disappointing that they didn't bother to mention it until after were seated and ordered drinks (they did that to every customer that sat down). Hopefully that was a fluke. We did go back and were glad we did.
(4)
Jennifer B.
I am often disappointed by BBQ joints north of the Carolinas, but not this time! First, let me say I give extra pts to anywhere that offers a plethora of sauces right on the the table. In this case, I highly recommend the Mustard, Original, & Carolina. However, the Kansas City tasted like straight up molasses, which is not my bag. Besides that, every bite was delic - the Carolina pork & the brisket both rock. The collards are tasty when spiked w/ TX Pete & Carolina BBQ. The Mac & cheese is super rich, homemade style (I totally disagree w/reviewer who said it tasted powdered). Lastly, the pickles are for some reason to die for. Ask for extra... Enjoy!
(4)
Kevin W.
This place serves great food and there is a lot of it. Best BBQ in Frederick.
(4)
Steve W.
I drive up from Montgomery County almost every Saturday to eat here. The pulled pork is so moist and juicy. The Arkansas beef is very good as well. The baked beans, mac & cheese, and collard greens are very tasty. I love the sweet tea as well. The corn bread could be a little moister. Definite spot to have luch or dinner at. I wish they would open a spot in Rockville or Bethesda. They would defintely put the other so called BBQ restraunt out of business.
(5)
Steff C.
Best BBQ in Frederick by far! The Carolina Style pork sandwich is our favorite because it's chopped up. But the pulled sandwich is also good. There sides are good! The fries are fresh cut! And the BBQ sauce are all good our favorite is Kansas City! Also there Sweet Tea is really good can't have BBQ without that!
(5)
Jon-Mikel B.
This place is legit! Fantastic BBQ no matter what your preferred flavor is, Memphis, Carolina, Texas... they got it all! They sandwiches are sloppy and delicious! And their greens are the best!
(4)
Francis S.
I am a X-Restaurant GM. My family and I hit this palce the week of their opening and were expecting a great BBQ experience. To my suprise it was not even close. I was impressed with the interior and the size of the place (just the size I would have chosen) as being cozy & inviting. The decor is set right and not having a lot of cheep BBQ items all around is a welcome sight. But then we sat down to order. The Wait Staff was pleasant enough, and they did answer all of our questions but what I found troublesome was: * BHB had run out of Cornbread! * There was no BBQ Sauce on the tables to choose from! Nor a Choice really at all! * The Wait Staff had to be flagged down on many occasions! * Then there was the food: o Portion Size was poor, I got the Two (2) meet platter and the serving size of 2oz Portion Cup size of Carolina Pork and two slices of Brisket measuring 3.5 X 2 and a 2oz portion of Slaw with another 2oz portion of Sweet Potato side was not worth the $10+ I paid. To Pay over $50 for a meal that left all of us hungry when we left is a poor sign of things to come in a Restaurant. In all my years in the industry never have I had a guest leave my store hungry after finishing a meal (no dessert will fill that void) they ordered. o The Slaw was overpowered by Vinegar and we had to ask for Sugar to correct the seasoning and this still did not help. A good Slaw is what adds to the BBQ experience and can make the dish even better. o The Sauce was just Ok, but again the Sauce in a BBQ establishment should be the cherry on the Sunday. Every true BBQ establishment I know (I lived 22 years in the South and visited all the BBQ Shrine Cities & little Mom and Pop road shacks) have three (3) basic Sauces on the Table and that they offer on the Meal. They also offer the Dry Rub BBQ and the Vinegar Style as well in some locations. But the basic sauces are: * Sweet ~ With a Smokey Sweet Flavor and a little hint of finishing Heat. * Hot ~ For those that like a Kicked-up BBQ Sauce with Heat, Smokiness, and minimum sweet side but more on the Heat side. * The Traditional Carolina Vinegar ~ Enough Said o Temp of the food was Ok. The Sides were Hot but the protean was medium and not piping hot as expected. Overall I would say not a great first time experience for the cost and quality/quantity of food. * Running out of Food like Cornbread a must have in a BBQ establishment. White Bread is Ok, but offering Texas Toast and Cornbread should be included in the Meal and not a Side Dish. This makes it look like you are nickel and diming your guests. * Not having all Items on the Menu (not having all soda flavors?). Do they offer Free Refills on Tea & Soda? Not marked, and not expressed by the Wait Staff. * Portion Size offering Vs. Price, way out of sink. Too Costly for the Price charged and portion size presented. Also to state the justification for the Baby Back Ribs Menu Cost is a bad decision and looks like to the guest you are trying to justify your Menu Prices in Print. I understand Food Cost but Price, Portion, Flavor, and Service keeps them coming back. Mr. Tauraso also owns the Tasting Room in Frederick. This was his attempt to open up a place he clearly has no clue as to what is truly a BBQ Joint. Stick to small sampler plates and expensive wine and leave the BBQ to real Que People.
(1)
Frankie M.
I am married to a NC girl and we have searched for 16 years for "acceptable BBQ" in Virginia. She is finally happy!! We both think everything about Black Hog is perfect! Perfect BBQ! Go get some!
(5)
Pete D.
Finally got a chance to sit in the restaurant and enjoy their food vs having it as carry-out. I ordered the combo, which were ribs, arkansas brisket, and the pork shoulder. My sides were mac and cheese and greens. The brisket is great, smoked, then resmoked, I mean it had a great flavor to it. The ribs weren't the best I've had, but still good. However, I loved their tender, moist, pork shoulder with their own signature Black Hog sauce, this is very well done. Definitely a goto spot in Frederick, make your way out here.
(3)
Bailey K.
A really good place for lunch. Reasonably priced and great choice of BBQ from all over. The wait help is fantastic. My kids love it also. Has its own parking too...a rarity in downtown Frederick.
(5)
Brian S.
This place is so good! Being raised by southerners and still having a majority of my family in Memphis I like to think I know a thing or two about BBQ. Make sure you go for the Carolina style! Be sure you round that out with beans, slaw and some sweet tea. But trust me, you are not done there. Save some room for the Coca-Cola cake. This will make for one of the best meals you can find in this area.
(5)
J. Burke M.
Great food but I could have been happier with the portions. I never leave truly full.
(4)
Chris G.
Holy pepper, Batman! The chopped BBQ pork was moist, but had enough black pepper mixed in to choke a donkey. The brisket was fairly dry as well. Cornbread was perfectly adequate; it did its job by getting the butter from the plate to my mouth. Beans were quite tasty, with big pieces of chopped bacon to round out the flavor.
(2)
Guy S.
Good BBQ, decent prices, portions are just right although the sides can be on the smallish side (but I can use less side since I'm a fat man). Last time I went a friend and I sat at the bar and sipped dollar ponies of bud while taking out copious amounts of BBQ. Carolina pulled pork and beef brisket are both good choices.
(4)
B C.
Our family loved this place!! The food is DELICIOUS! Best bbq we've had and we've tried A LOT! The macaroni and cheese was so good we had to order another order for our 3 year old who is impossible to please :) It's definitely a restaurant you need to check out.
(5)
Tim O.
So So to decent Q they go light on the seasonings so you can taste the little bit of meat you get .The reason for the single star is a total lack of value, micro portions at high price , I spent about $25.00++ on a beer and a rib and brisket combo only to receive three and one half THIN slices of brisket and a dry bun on the side, four " Spareribs" NOT they were about 3 +- inches long and basically devoid of meat my side was a tiny ramekin of very bland slaw .I even mentioned to the server the very small size of the order when I received it thinking there must be a mistake and maybe this was some kind of sample thing and all I got back was a shoulder shrug. This was the second and the last visit for me!!Twice I spent $25-$30 on a meal and left hungry no third strike required I am out for good.
(1)
Matthew G.
We were on our way out to the Catoctin Mountains to go to an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. We stopped in Historic Fredrick on the way back. I had been meaning to go ever since I heard the reviews of Volt. We did not make reservations and were not properly dressed so we strolled around and ended up at the Black Hog and I was glad we did. This is the best BBQ I have had in a long time. I love BBQ but DC just does not have any good/great places. Last time I had good BBQ was a year ago at Zingermans Road House in Michigan which may be one of the best I have ever had. Very kid and baby friendly. Ramp up to the front door. Plenty of room between tables, Bathroom was clean and large but no changing table. It staff was very nice and clearly very educated on BBQ. I had the pulled pork shoulder with the vinegar NC sauce. My wife had the AK Beef and tried a few sauces that were on the table. I was very impressed with both. My wife does not eat a lot of red meat so I got almost a sandwich and a half. I love that girl. She had a side of Mac and Cheese the way it is suppose to be done with sharp cheddar, as she put it. I had a bottle of the local amber beer which was excellent. Even though this place is over an hour away I will return soon. I was very impressed with the menus on many restaurants on Market Street. Historic Fredrick is much nicer than I ever remembered.
(5)
kimberly w.
What's there to say that hasn't already been said? Our quick run-down... FOOD - My husband got 3 meats and 2 sides (Brisket, Pork shoulder and Carolina BBQ with Greens and Mac 'n cheese) He's a native Eastern Carolina'r and said the Carolina BBQ was just "ok". His favorite was by far the pork shoulder. Sides were great...just would've been better if there were some Texas Pete on the table to go with the greens! I got the 1/2 chicken with fries and mac 'n cheese. Everything was good, but I definitely could've done without the seasoning they dumped on the chicken after it had been cooked. The sweet tea was sweet, but definitely not that syrupy, heavy taste that defines "sweet tea". Bummer. WAIT - Waited a LONG time. It's a tiny place so if you go on a busy night, put your name in, grab a seat by the bar (if you can) or take a stroll down market st. Just be back when they call your name! Also, the key might be to join up with other groups if you don't mind sharing a table! I'm kind of joking, but a table of 7 got seated WAY before we got our seats and they came in a good 20 minutes after us. OTHER - Kind of a bummer to see the trash going in the same can as the beer bottles. With as many beer bottles that we saw, it would be nice to know they're recycling. Also, would be nice to not have the trash can in the very middle of the dining room. OVERALL - Would definitely go back if it looked slow inside...otherwise, I'd probably try another restaurant in the downtown area.
(4)
Ryan S.
Both my dining companions seemed to like this place better than I did. I thought it was good, and the service was extremely friendly; but I was disappointed with my pork ribs for the price. I had the mac & cheese for a side, and it was top notch though. Both of my dining companions had the pulled pork (just the meat, not a sandwich), and I suspect had I ordered that, I'd be giving it 4 stars. I'll likely try it again, given all the good reviews. But I'm not sure why so many people say the prices are decent... I found it to be a bit pricey.
(3)
Hannah M.
Went to Black Hog for dinner. Outstanding! Great food and quick service!
(5)
Tristan H.
I'm originally from Memphis, TN so this 5 star review does not come easily. I did not try their shoulder but I did try Memphis-style dry rub ribs and can vouch for their authenticity. Technically the ribs themselves are St. Louis style (short-ribs), but the spicing is definitely from Memphis. While the Rendezvous restaurant in downtown Memphis is popular for dry-rub ribs, this place does them much better. Anyway, if one were on a BBQ tour, then check out Dreamlands in Birmingham.
(5)
Dennis H.
Finally, great barbeque in downtown Frederick. We used to drive to Mountaindale General Store or Chubby's for barbecue. Black Hog surpasses both in atmosphere and quality -- and it's right on Market Street. I had the beef brisket sandwich. It was messy to eat (I won't ever go there on a first date) and delicious. Mike Tauraso has done it again!
(5)
Luisita S.
Black Hog BBQ is OK. Not bad but nothing special. Let's put it this way: It's NOT going to be featured "Diners, Driveins and Dives".
(2)
John B.
Have been here a few times over the last year or so. The Carolina pork is outstanding, probably the best I've ever had with the sauce having just the right touch of vinegar. The other meats are all good, and the cornbread is first rate. I'm a huge cornbread fan
(5)
Ginny B.
Delicious food and a great atmosphere. Certainly the best BBQ that we've found in Frederick yet and it's very reasonably priced. Can't wait to return!!
(5)
L O.
The first time I went to Black Hog, they were out of all things BBQ at 7PM. We left, and returned 3 weeks later in the hopes they had sorted out their problems with ordering. I was with a group of 6, and the service was rather slow for this small restaurant. After ordering we heard someone from the kitchen yell, "86 Carolina". The waiter returned to our table about 30 minutes later with our food. Two of the six at the table ordered Carolina style, and it was apparent they split the portion. I was one of those people, and 4 oz portion of pulled pork, extra small mac&cheese (flavorless, soggy), and single slice of wonder bread was not enough to fill my appetite. Additionally, the BBQ recipe was "alright", but for the money, portion and overall taste, I prefer Famous Daves. Because I was still starving, I ordered the sweet potato pie. Ick. Firstly, it was served cold, secondly it was just gross. 1 star because I didn't get sick, and because I washed it down with a couple beers. I'm so tired of these restaurants in downtown Frederick taking up prime real estate for their sub par food.
(1)
Chad D.
Amazing!
(5)
Scott F.
Arkansas Beef! Heaven on a plate. Also be sure to get some of their apple pie moonshine if there's a batch made.
(5)
Travis L.
Wow. Yelp nailed it. Wouldn't have tried this place otherwise. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend you try the Arkansas beef. Also they have a good beer selection, friendly service, and quick turnaround. Will most definitely come back.
(5)
Loniel L.
finally ,lives up to the reviews. I grew up southern va often traveling to both Carolinas (so I know bbq and soul food) this place had some of the best Carolina style bbq that you could find in the north.The ribs you can taste the smoke flavor in every bite. fresh baked mac n cheese. although I wasn't impressed with the potatoe salad, or portions it is still a must try if your a few miles away. you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Nick C.
Came here because its close to home. Came back because its just plain good. The specials on weekdays are good. Check the early week specials for some good deals on ribs. My family went and had the rib special and wings. Kids really like the wings- plain, with no sauce. They have some good ribs. I've tried wet and dry. I like the dry because you can pick the sauce but my wife likes the wet. I really like the staff. Very fast and attentive. Its our go to BBQ place now.
(4)
Michele W.
The meats are juicy and the spices are balanced. The sauces that they offer are fantastic. I was especially impressed by the mustard based sauce. They have an okay selection of bottled beers. The coleslaw was average but, the beans and rice were phenomenal!
(4)
Allyn S.
It was so great!! It wasn't very busy which was good, the food came out quickly and everything was delicious!!! My boyfriend and I were sharing just so we could try multiple things. I would come specifically to Frederick to eat here.
(5)
Travis J.
I had the dry ribs and the wet ones,they were fantastic. Had 2 sides which were the bake beans and potoato salad,could tell they were made homemade. Highly recommend this place,will be back again.
(5)
Megan M.
I want to be a vegetarian but this place makes it impossible. It's so good. Take out or eat in it's always good!
(5)
Derek H.
I really enjoy coming here after hiking to Annapolis Rock. It's always really nice to stop by downtown Frederick and grab some awesome ribs or a sandwich at Black Hog.
(4)
Fada G.
My food was great, Not the biggest fan of there Mac and cheese more cheesy less creamy. The brisket was amazing BBQ beans awesome along with their gumbo wish I didn't get so full I wanted to try more of the menu.
(4)
Alicia G.
I thought about just getting the smoke beef brisket. But when the server described the Arkansas beef bbq, it was all over. That is some serious stuff. It's cubed beef brisket double marinated in their bbq sauces. And I really haven't stopped thinking about it since I ate it a few weeks ago. It is just that good. The meat is perfectly tender and with just enough fat to keep it juicy and full of meaty flavor without making you feel guilty for eating fat. The mac and cheese wasn't anything special but was alright. The collards had a little bit of a kick which certainly helped amp up their flavor along with the vinegar. The cornbread was a little dry/crumbly but honestly didn't bother me much because my focus was on the meat. I had the one meat platter and it was more than enough to fill me up. The two meat platter would have been too much. Next time, I'll try the ribs.
(4)
Abi K.
Amazing BBQ! I love that they have most styles of bbq sauces from Carolina style to Kansas! My favorite is their burger with bbq pork and cheese. So delicious. The service is very helpful as it can be a confusing menu. Overall wonderful.
(5)
gail k.
Unbelievable bbq. Great dry ribs. Chicken was amazing. Carolina pork really strong. Mac and cheese delicious. We had a great dinner.
(5)
Thomas H.
I really wanted to like this place, and when I saw the sign of the four locations/type of bbq they serve, and the first one was 'Lockhart, Texas', I was more than ready! I've been to Lockhart, and Luling, Austin, etc., and had the best brisket in the world, and was told this place's was the same style. Wrong. The meat came: it had the texture of having been parboiled first, very little time in the smoker, almost no bark, no pink smoke ring. If you know Texas brisket, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, go there soon and have it. I told the host how disappointed I was and asked if the brisket was boiled first, and showed him a picture of what real Texas brisket was supposed to look like. He just said he was sorry, and I was the first person to ever say something like this. I doubt it. Again, sorry, but this was nowhere close to real Texas bbq.
(1)
Leo L.
I've been on BBQ quest and Black Hog is as good as any I've eaten at lately.
(5)
Goonie B.
Decent food but over priced for the size of the portions. Authentic, cafeteria-style, BBQ places in the south serve more food for less money and offer more flavors and value in the process.
(2)
David B.
Tasty BBQ!!! Something for everyone with their sauces from around the US they have several different styles. Sides are great too. I wish I had one close to me. I go every time I am in Frederick. I had the same waitress both times, she was so sweet and gave awesome recommendations. BBQ chicken is her favorite although I love the brisket!
(5)
Ruth C.
Get the cubed Arkansas beef BBQ, because it's the most respectable offering they have: tender, moist, and flavorful. Pickles were okay, but sides a bit lacking. Cornbread slightly more crumbly than cakey. Mac and cheese was grainy, but the southern style greens were a pleasant blend of collards with some mustard greens, lots of black pepper and marinated in vinegar. Barbeque texture is just as important to me as flavor. The sauces on the table were alright, and liberally used since the other three meats we tried couldn't really stand on their own. The shredded pork shoulder was a little boring. Chopped Carolina pork wasn't bad but Eastern style sauce wasn't particularly spicy and overall needed an extra hit of vinegar. Smoked beef brisket was sliced thin and pretty dry. Three and a half stars. Friendly service, clean bathrooms with a tv hung over the men's toilet. Order at the counter, some seats inside and out for eating there. Great weekday specials for locals, decent bottle list to order off of. Adequate lemonade. Portions of a two meat plate were sufficient for light-to-moderate appetites. I'll have to come back to try the ribs, sausage, and gumbo.
(3)
Casey K.
Came here again on a busy Saturday evening. Got the two meat platter with a double order of Arkansas BBQ, cole slaw, and baked beans. We also started with a 16 count order of wings as an appetizer, five of us shared them. 8 were the dry rub and 8 were the classic buffalo. The classic buffalo was the best, I would highly recommend. Options for either 8, 16, or 32 wings. General consensus around the table was, the food was on point and so delicious. We brought my two brothers along for this round and they had nothing but pisitive things to say. I gave this place the full 5 stars this time because the staff were a thousand times better and made this an all around fantastic dinner. I wish I could remember our waiters name, he was great!
(5)
Chris P.
No better BBQ around...you could throw a dart at the menu and whatever you hit would be a winner. Had the brisket this time with Carolina sweet sauce and side of Mac n cheese with southern greens...incredible!
(5)
Shannon B.
I lived in the south for many years and this is some of the best bbq that I have had. Their chicken plate with a side of mac and cheese is my go-to.
(5)
Chris H.
I eat here almost on a weekly basis and the food is absolutely dynamite. It has remarkable consistency with every batch and is hands down the best BBQ around. I recommend the brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage. The staff is friendly, fast, and has not messed up a single order. I wish the platters came with two sides not just one. The menu was upgraded a month or two ago and the two meat platter used to come with two sides.
(5)
A N.
This review is for Black Hog BBQ on Market Street in Frederick, MD. Black Hog BBQ offers very good to excellent barbecue, especially for a chain establishment. Kudos to Black Hog for delivering true smokiness and fine flavor. Excellent: Carolina chopped pork, sliced brisket, corn bread, and sauces (we especially liked the Carolina vinegar sauce and the house original sauce; there are 4 or 5 sauces offered at the table.) All of these items were outstanding. Very good: dry rub ribs (excellent flavor, but a tad dry inside; sauce helped), collard greens, vinegar slaw. Good: regular cole slaw, fries. Setting was comfortable and service excellent. Portions of barbecue meat were generous. (Would recommend to management that the collard and slaw portions be increased a bit-- they seemed a bit skimpy.) Overall, recommend highly and look forward to returning. *Takeout is excellent, too, and keeps well!*
(4)
Lily R.
3.5 stars. Now, you must understand that I am a discerning and knowledgeable consumer of BBQ, and I this place ranks right about in the middle of the vast number of BBQ joints I've visited. BBQ in the North (I include Maryland here) is never better than BBQ in the south. That said, this place was pretty good. The standout was the Arkansas BBQ, which would get five stars by itself. The pulled pork, however, was unremarkable. I didn't love the sauces- I found them unbalanced: either too much vinegar or too much molasses. I will give them credit for their mac and cheese, which was pretty good and at least appeared to contain some real cheese, as opposed to some places which give you a Kraft-like variant with cheesy sauce. The coleslaw was good, and chopped fine which I like for putting it on the sandwich. Corn bread was a bit dry, and butter was almost frozen so I couldn't spread it. Waiter was great- good service here!
(3)
A. M.
MELT. IN. YOUR. MOUTH. I still dream about this place. The Luke's BBQ burger topped with BBQ pulled pork shoulder, a slice of cheddar cheese with their original sauce... Heaven... I savored every single amazing bite. Medium rare was done to PERFECTION. Such a beautiful rosy red on the inside. This buger was just dripping with goodness each and every bite. And, the bun! It was all contained by one of those great potato buns you remember as a kid. My last bite was a sad one. Great prices, too, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Mark T.
Been here many times. For a quick lunch try the Brisket sandwich with a side of greens and mac'n cheese, you will not be disappointed. The service is friendly and efficient, which helps a lot for quick noon-time grub. The rest of the menu offers a full range of BBQ staples and all of the major styles are represented so there is something for every taste. The city of Frederick offers many restaurant choices but nothing else is like the "Hog". When in town, the Black Hog is a "Mac's place to be"
(4)
Randy R.
Placed a catering order for approx 60 people from a large corporate business approximately 2 miles away The order arrived late, they did not offer to set up the food to prepare for serving, nor did they provide ANY serving utensils, plates, bowls, or cups. When we called the manager he tells us we didn't ask for these items therefore they were not provided. $900 order and we have to ask for utensils? $900 order and we were not OFFERED utensils? And when we called the manager should have made a educated business decision and realize, we are about to serve over 60 people. And word of mouth is the best/worst type of advertising. What he should have said was, "ma'am I apologize, you DID just pay $900 for a catering order, how can I rectify the problem?" -This will be told to everyone I know. Congratulations Black Hog, you just reach over 300 people through TERRIBLE business decisions and TERRIBLE customer service. Actually, make that 3000 people, Yelp just gave me the option to place this on Facebook and Twitter!~!!!
(1)
Bern B.
Second time here and absolutely delicious. Between the five of us we tried almost every meat on the menu and they all were amazing. Mac and cheese, greens, tater salad and coleslaw made the meal even better. I have read reviews complaining about small sides but I think it's just the right amount to compliment the meat. No kids menu but I was able to feed my two kids with one meal (2 meats and 2 sides). We will be here on a regular basis. Best BBQ in Frederick area. This place compares to Dinosaur BBQ in upstate NY and that is a huge compliment.
(5)
Gabriela C.
Gourmet BBQ. They have parking behind which I only found out about recently. Love their cornbread.
(4)
Doug L.
Good food, bad service. Turned down a large order cause I didn't give enough notice..
(2)
George T.
Q: What's WET and DRY at the same time? A: Getting 1/2 Memphis Dry and 1/2 Kansas City Wet ribs at Black Hog....I highly recommend it. Black Hog is located in the heart of downtown Frederick, what I consider the foodie central of Maryland. Parking can be hard to find downtown during busy hours, but BIG TIP: Black Hog has it's own FREE PARKING lot next to the restaurant. EXCELLENT BBQ: I don't have anything to say about anything on the menu. MEAT: For those who have a hard time figuring out what to try, I recommend the BHB triple dinner which comes with chicken, 4 ribs, and 1 meat (brisket, beef bbq, pulled pork, pit ham, smoked sausage). Everything is good. The chicken is excellent, mainly b/c of the special sweet/spicy dry rub (same as on the dry rubbed ribs) SIDES: There sides are very "CLEAN" as I like to call them. Full of flavor yet freshing and not overwhelming if you catch my drift. They are an excellent accompaniment to the meat, but not the main attraction as it should be. Don't get me wrong, the MAC and CHEESE is bursting with fatty goodness. OVERALL: maybe the best bbq in maryland. Will leave the 5th star blank b/c I don't want to mislead the SOUTH
(4)
Katie M.
Great BBQ and wonderful service! Would make the hour drive up here regularly just to eat here - the food is so delicious!
(5)
Skip W.
So just browsing through the Yelp whilst on travel for BBQ and this place had Arkansas BBQ!! Grew up in Arkansan, I figured, well let's compare. Got here a late in the even, about 30 min before close, and it was half full. :) Food came out very quick and good portions sizes. Could have been a little hotter, But who's complaining?? This place has great BBQ and sense I'm a Southern boy but born in DC I felt right at home. I had BBQ in San Antonio, St. Louis, west cost and Deep South. Yes you should come here to eat, GREAT SPOT!!
(4)
Ashley S.
The food was fantastic. Many choices of sauces from sweet to savory. We had the brisket, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The only problem was our server, who stopped coming by after he dropped off the food. We had to ask the bartender for a box and our check. Hopefully, this was just a fluke.
(4)
Ed S.
Great place. On a trip to the National Fire academy this place was about 30 minutes away. Service was friendly and fast. Food was excellent I'm a huge BBQ fan. I'm here for two weeks and I will be going back before I leave.
(4)
Nicole S.
Second visit to the black hog and I will give it an extra star. We came this past saturday and had the pup with us so we had to sit outside. We had about a 30 minute wait which wasnt a big deal. There's only 3 tables outside so it was understandable. The inside wasn't busy by any means. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Just an fyi they did change their menu so the one online is not valid anymore. The prices did slightly go up. I'd say about a dollar or two per meal. The white peach sangria was tasty although a bit weak on the alcohol. The punch drunk drink was only $8 and strong, loved it. There were 2 of us an we shared a 3 meat meal and got an extra side. We had the brisket, pork shoulder, and the carolina pork. All the meats were flavorful and good. The beans were good. The mac and cheese was lukewarm but we didnt complain because they gave us a size up because it was the last of what they had so that was nice. All in all we left full and happy. Our meal came to $39 bucks and we had 3 drinks so I dont think that was too bad. I will probably come again if in frederick. Its always a big plus to me when I can go somewhere and have the dog with us.
(3)
Lena G.
Sweet n spicy. Picnic-style. Modern. A perfect place for a lunch stop on the way out of DC. The pulled pork was a fave across the board - from a six year old boy to the more seasoned of the gang. We practically drank the bottles of Kansas City + Carolina sauces. And gluten-free to boot. Small but well-paired beer + wine selection - the Chardonnay surprised me.
(5)
Joshua M.
Great food, fair prices. Haven't found any other BBQ that can really compete in terms of flavor in the area.... I live 45 minutes from Frederick, so coming here is a bit of an occasion for me, but the delicious savory food hasn't let me down yet. It's not the absolute best I've ever had, but Black Hog does an excellent job of curating some of the great styles of BBQ across the country in one place, which is no easy task.
(4)
Alan W.
Very good good at decent price. We tried the brisket and burger with pulled pork. Good service. Parking lot available.
(4)
Beata K.
Pretty decent bbq place. I got the brisket sandwich which I didn't like at all; it tasted boiled and not smoked. The BBQ beef sandwich was very good though, it's smoked twice and had a good bbq sauce over it. The wings were also fantastic! We got the honey mustard wings which had such a unique and good flavor and the dry run ones were good as well.
(3)
Sue B.
My husband and I each had 1/2 rack of ribs. We chose to have half dry and half wet (with sauce). Loved the ribs! Great flavor and tender. There were also several sauces to try on the table. I chose potato. salad for my side. It was good. My husband had sweet potatoes. It was mostly brown sugar. Too sweet. The cornbread was light and sweet.
(5)
Tatenay M.
I grew up in the DC suburbs with no Southern relatives, so I can't regale you with stories to establish my barbeque cred, like "I was raised in a smokehouse", or "my father was half-human, half-mesquite," or "my grandpappy put house-made Carolina vinegar in my bottle." I can tell you, however, that I've eaten at a LOT of BBQ spots 'round these parts and that Black Hog's the best of them. Everything here is top-notch. The sauces are great, especially the thick, tangy mustard and the delicious Kansas City sauce that's smoky-sweet, rich and thick - so good I'd order it as a drink, if that were a publicly acceptable option. The meats are all delicious, but my particular favorites are the Arkansas beef ( slightly spicy beef cubes cooked like end pieces, with an almost jerky-like flavor at times), the brisket (amazingly tender and flavorful), and the pork shoulder (moist and smoky, a perfect vehicle for the aforementioned sauces). You can (and should) also get a fantastic burger and if you hate making decisions (in your defense, who can choose between all this deliciousness?), you can even add any of their BBQ meats on top for one of the best burgers you'll ever have. As if those weren't enough, the beer selection here is great (a nice selection of 20 or so craft beers) and the staff are friendly, nice, and quick. There aren't a lot of restaurants that make your mouth water days later, but the Black Hog is high atop that list.
(5)
Meredith N.
My husband and I have been marking Tuesdays on our calendars for years -- it's all about Rib and Wing night!
(5)
Anonymous D.
Solid barbeque. I had the brisket, the chopped Carolina pork, and the Arkansas beef. The Arkansas beef was definitely the winner, hands-down, followed by the Carolina-style, then brisket. But all were good. Excellent potato salad, and both kinds of coleslaw were good, too. Even good cornbread--slightly sweet, moist. Everyone went home full and happy, with boxes of leftovers. They have nice, healthy portions. The inside of the restaurant is cute, with neon. A take-out counter is available too. Good service.
(4)
Andre B.
BBQ in Maryland??? Yeah I was skeptical also. Pleasantly surprised. Very good food. Brisket is ok. Kind of dry. Had to put lots of sauce on it. Ribs are fantastic. Great sauce. Meat had just right amount of char on it. Good sides. Would go again if ever in area.
(4)
Shahryar M.
At first, I was a bit hesitant about going because I don't eat pork...but I love beef brisket. I grew up in Texas, so naturally I was curious about the taste of the Arkansas BBQ sandwich, which I ended up ordering. I came here on my coworkers suggestion for a business luncheon. I ordered the Arkansas BBQ Beef sandwich, a side of mac and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. The food actually came out pretty quickly and that beef in that BBQ sandwich was so tender, I couldn't help but pick off pieces with my fork. The sauce was tangy, sweet, and held a bold flavor. I'm taking one star off because I was disappointed with the cornbread, which I happen too look forward to eating at any BBQ restaurant. I felt like the cornbread was a little dry and bland. It was missing that moisture, cake like texture that really would have topped off this meal. It was the missing desert to my lunch and I just was left looking for more. Our service was excellent. The waitress kept my drinks filled and would always follow up on us. That being said, for a work lunch, the meal is quite filling and will do just fine. I would recommend this place to anyone. I didn't see a sign for any free wifi, but there is dedicated parking for customers. I hear in the evenings, parking is very difficult to find. The place was packed when we got there, but fortunately, we had no wait. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and fortunately a couple of my coworkers already were seated. I thought the atmosphere was welcoming, and very pleasant for sit down dining. Pricing is good. My meal cost me less than ten bucks and they offered sweet tea, which is one of my preferred drinks of choice. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone and would go back again if i had the chance.
(4)
Marley D.
Been here plenty of times, finally got around to writing a review. Let me start by saying I am not a BBQ connoisseur by any means but I know good food when I taste it and boy is this pretty darn tasty. The last time I was here I got a half slab of the wet ribs, sweet smokey sauce and tender juicy flavorful meat. The ribs are by far the best item at Black Hog, IMO. Cornbread is the way I like it, slightly sweet, crumbly yet moist. Cole slaw and collard greens are nothing to rant nor rave about.... Actually scratch that, none of the sides except for the baked beans are really worth paying for. Skip the sides and stick with just meat & cornbread. P.S. it's ridiculous to go to a BBQ joint and get a salad but I will say, their salads are fresh, crisp and NOT skimp.
(4)
Heather B.
Amazing! Pulled pork was best I've had. Not as thrilled with the ribs but maybe because the pulled pork was just so awesome. I have a gluten allergy and our server Tiffanie was great in letting me know what I could and couldn't have - I could eat most things except for the obvious bread. This was a quick stop to feed a hungry teen on the way back to DC. We now will make this a regular stop on our way to/from Wisp!!!
(5)
Elisha C.
I am not sure my review is totally fair - but since there were four of us eating here I will take in everyones opinions and combine into one review. We were heading to an evening Frederick Keys game and wanted something different before the game. We had recommendations for Black Hog BBQ from others who have been here and so we thought we'd give it a try. Upon arrival the outside area was totally full so we sat inside where we were greated by a server who said she would just clean up our table really quickly. I did not realize that part of cleaning out table would mean pouring bleach on the floor right where we were sitting - it wreaked of bleach the entire meal. We all chose a BBQ plate - although I have heard their burgers are delicious so I will try those next time. My husband and I both prefer Texas Style BBQ so we were not overly impressed by the sauce choices on the menu, but the meat was nicely cooked and spiced on its own. The portions are very filling and went well with whichever meat you chose. I was not overly impressed with the mac-n-cheese, but the beans were quite the perfect blend of spices. My girlfriend ordered the jalapeno margarita and said it was perfectly spiced, but 2 was plenty. The boys stuck with beer and I had the lemonade which was not overly sweet, but was the perfect freshness. I definitely think this is a great place to order catered BBQ, but I just don't think it is my preferred style of BBQ. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and did not leave anything behind!
(3)
Joey B.
These people can produce some awesome BBQ!!! the service is always good and very speedy.. highly recommend to any non vegetarian lol
(5)
Jim G.
Wow! Possibly one of the best meals I have had. On 8/12/14 we spent the day touring Gettysburg. We were driving back to DC and didn't want to hit the city at rush hour. My wife found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. Had maybe a 15 minute wait for a table, not bad at dinner time. The waitress was very helpful as we didn't know what to order. She made a number of suggestions which were spot on. My wife ordered a whole slab of ribs, half with sauce, half dry rub, nephew got 1/2 chicken with dry rub and I had Arkansas beef with sauce. We all shared the meals and couldn't say one was better than the other. Overall a great experience. Too bad we live in Michigan!
(5)
Seaven G.
I eat at the black hog quite often when i am downtown. My favorite is the Carolina pull pork with spicy cole slaw. This is a very tasty sandwich packed with plenty of meat. The price is not bad either.
(4)
Lloyd W.
In full agreement with the other Yelpers who rank this spot near the top of all-time favorites. While service from Emily was "o.k." the food and presentation is terrific. Even my dining mate, a self-described Cole Slaw aficionado, was thrilled with the texture and great, simple flavor of the Black Hog version. I had the Luke's BBQ Burger with Arkansas Beef and enjoyed every bite. It was cooked to the temperature requested and the roll was perfect for the filling. The "small" order of House Cut fries was just the amount and tasty. In a capsule: a simple menu that provides plenty of options, great food, decent service, a nice setting with Sam and Dave and Wilson Pickett tunes playing. I'm looking forward to returning to try the pork shoulder and all the sauces. See ya there!
(4)
Pat A.
There are few things in the world that get me going like a properly smoked pork butt complimented by a tangy vinegar sauce, and after 3 years of searching I've determined that Black Hog is as good as BBQ is going to get north of the Carolina's. I don't want to overstate my expertise, but after spending two years as a BBQ cook in Nashville Tennessee, I consider myself at least a little better versed in Que than the average joe. That being said, it is my humble opinion that Black Hog hits extremely well on all the big targets - Smoked Beef Brisket, Arkansas Beef, BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder, Pit Ham, Smoked Sausage, St. Louis Ribs, Gumbo, Buffalo Wings (with a local Old Bay twist), and Smoked Chicken. They spread the style around, covering all bases that perspective BBQ fans might seek, all under one well marketed roof. Most Marylanders will judge a BBQ shack in the same way that a Georgian might judge their local New York-style delicatessen. Strict authenticity and adherence to traditional methods give way to broader bullet points. Frederick locals don't expect a "meat and three" option cooked by a 4th generation owner in a 60 year old smoker, and are instead given the opportunity to enjoy both Carolina and Memphis style pork on the same plate. Perhaps I'm lamenting my days in southern pork heaven, but I assure you that this is a positive review. I digress. In any case, Black Hog goes above and beyond in every category. The proteins would blend in with any regional BBQ scene, the traditional sides offer a creamy/smokey/buttery pallet cleanser, the cornbread gets the job done, the sweet tea will give you diabetes, and the atmosphere is surpassed only by the service. The only thing missing is SEC football. All this being said, I must now refocus on the my true motivation for writing tonight. My smokey muse, the diamond in the pork, the truffle in the collard greens, the beauty amongst the brisket: The Black Hog Bacon Cheeseburger. At the end of the day, what can you say about a perfect cheeseburger? It's juicy, it's charred to a medium perfection, it's loaded with personalized fixins, and its served with four large potatoes worth of house cut fries. Imagine the best Five Guy's burger you've ever had, and kick it up three notches. In a city recognized as a culinary hotspot by the New York Times, my favorite dish is an $8 bacon cheeseburger. I'd like to go on, but the simple perfection of this sandwich cannot be served justice by further doting. Simply put, everyone needs to try this burger. While you're at it make sure to ask for the warm bbq sauce. It's the same as the sauce available table side, but is kept warm in the kitchen. The temperature difference brings out the vinegar bite, adding an exciting dimension as both a garnish and a dipping sauce. In closing, you should visit Black Hog. Visit Black Hog tonight. Visit Black Hog tomorrow. Visit Black Hog twice a week. Visit Black Hog as often as your wallet and your waistline will allow you to. Try all the meats, drink the sweet tea, and somewhere deep down inside believe that Butch Jones has what it takes to lead the Volunteers to a national championship. God Bless Pat Summitt.
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Kasey C.
You can't go wrong with the Arkansas BBQ. It will definitely leave you wanting more! The Texas brisket was a little stringy for my taste, but I would definitely return. The mac & cheese is good and the cornbread was a nice enough finish. It was served at room temp with cold butter, so that could have been better. The jalapeno margarita has got quite a kick to it. I enjoyed the one I had, but won't order it again. Con: Parking. Parking sucks here, but really parking at most places around here is street parking and hit or miss. It's a little small, so if you're coming at a busy time expect a wait. It's worth it though. Maybe I can talk the husband into driving out for dinner tonight....
(4)
Shannon S.
I was a little disappointed they only had chicken that's grilled and has a dry rub on it but it was good and tasty. It was cooked all the way through without tasting dry. I'm not a beef or pork eater so my choices are limited. They did have wings but I wasn't in the mood for them. I had a side of Mac and cheese that tasted pretty bland. This is coming from a person who would only eat homemade mac and cheese even as a child. My mom could never get me to eat that stuff out of the box. The consistency was off and there wasn't much flavor. The cornbread was pretty good. I don't think I'll be going back.
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Tamara A.
Always good eats! Simple and prompt service. Fairly reasonable prices.
(4)
Sloan S.
I made the drive up here to get a taste of true Carolina-style barbecue. Of course, being a native, I'm picky.... although I have to admit Black Hog nailed it! I ordered a barbecue sandwich with fries while my boyfriend had the three-meat plate with two sides (Carolina barbecue, brisket, and Arkansas beef barbecue with macaroni and cheese and baked beans). The bun was toasted and buttery, the barbecue was cooked and chopped perfectly, and the vinegar-based sauce tasted like home. The slaw was a great, creamy complement to the vinegar sauce. I could go on and on about the barbecue, but I get that not everyone is into the Carolina style. Fortunately, Black Hog delivers on other fronts, too. The handcut fries were delicious and the sides were very good, although a little small to me; however, you get a ton of meat, so you aren't likely to leave hungry. Our waitress was extremely nice, too. One of my best finds in Frederick!
(5)
Danielle L.
I always make it a point to stop here when I'm in town and it's so worth it. Great atmosphere, quick service, and delish food.
(5)
Julie M.
My friends and I were in town for the craft beer festival last weekend. As we were in a cab on our way there, we drove by this place with the windows down. It smelled amazing. We went back later for dinner and the taste definitely lived up to the aroma!Delicious BBQ (and I have had a lot of BBQ in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Texas), great sides, and solid cornbread. Also, friendly, patient service in dealing with our group of seven.
(5)
Charles B.
I get the 2 meat dinner, brisket and Carolina style. Along with potato salad and coleslaw. My wife gets the half chicken and makes 2-3 meals out of it. We stop maybe once or twice a month as a treat to ourselves. I just wish the sides were a bit bigger for the prices.
(5)
Andy R.
I am a huge BBQ fan. I am very picky as my skill with the smoker and the grill is above average. This leads me to being usually disappointed with BBQ joints. HOWEVER, Black Hog is the real deal. I eat there as often as I can. Everyone that I bring raves about it. Good beer selection and the sides are pretty yummy.
(5)
Nick B.
Another case of Fredrickitus. For some reason the places out here are rated too high. This place is decent. That's about it. Stopped in for lunch. Got a brisket sandwich and fries. The brisket had hardly any smoke flavor. Cooked too fast at too high a temp and failed the pull test. Very chewy. The fries were soggy and greasy. I would go back but not after trying other places. They do have a little bar and decent looking drinks.
(3)
Bobby B.
Everyone remembers their first time right? Mine was at a friends party. The chicken was some of the most flavorful and perfectly cooked I'd ever had. The beans were to die for, and I can't stop thinking about their homemade BBQ sauce. When I realized the grill was cold and this was take out, catered by Black Hog, I was super impressed! Since then I've been in to dine at Black Hog and they continually impress. Great to have them in the area!
(4)
Xtine C.
Definitely good BBQ but the portions were smaller than I imagined so had to get more! The ribs and pulled pork were my favorite and I loved the fact that they had a lot of sauces to choose from.
(4)
James F.
I live in Texas and this place has some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The pulls pork was incredible, the corn bread was sweet and not too dense, and the flavor and consistency of the rice and beans were perfect. There was a low fire that creeps up while eating from the sauce that is tempered by the sweetness and the smokeyness from all the food. Great place to relax, have some good chow and down some beers.
(4)
Erik B.
Good BBQ at a good price. The service is speedy which makes it perfect for a quick lunch. The brisket is delicious as is the cornbread. The coleslaw is shredded so fine the texture is not to my liking but the flavor is good though. I'll be back.
(4)
Shana K.
Delicious BBQ! The portions are big, and the price is reasonable. You can even buy bulk meat to go or cocktails to drink at their small bar. There are many specials throughout the week. The menu has a nice variety, and there are a good number of sauces to choose from. Great atmosphere and service. I'd go here more often if it was closer.
(5)
Ryan G.
Best ribs in the area for sure! Love the dry rub, the only way to get ribs in my opinion. The flavor is a little different with the slightly sweet rub they put on them. Different but awesome. I think they use a little brown sugar maybe? I don't' know, but they are addicting, and pair perfectly with bourbon. Do it!
(5)
Sherry D.
I have been to Black Hog twice and each time it's been excellent. I've tried their BBQ Ribs, Arkansas beef, pulled pork, beef brisket, and I'm sure a few other things I can't recall at the moment.... I've enjoyed each new thing I've tried. Took my family here as well when they came to visit and they loved the food as well. Only thing I wish is that they sold their sauce in bottles.... I would have loved to send my family home with a bottle of each of their sauce flavors. They would have loved that! Unfortunately the plastic containers they now put the sauce into wouldn't make the road trip all the way back to Texas. The parking gets full really quickly so I recommend parking at a nearby street and walking during lunch hours. Great food and great location with nice comfortable decor inside. A must-try if you've never been here before!
(5)
Corey W.
I'm from Texas. I cook on a BBQ competition team. Black Hog is legit. The service is good, the BBQ is excellent, and they have good draft beers...what else do you need to know. Had the pulled pork sandwich and I would have it again in a heartbeat. Eat here. It's good.
(4)
Audrey P.
Black hog catered my husband's promotion party and it was amazing !!!! I ordered 2 block party (1 block party serves between 12 to 20 people) and we got enough food for 50 people !!! Meats, sides and cornbread... Everything was wonderful!!! And the price was really good as well! If you love BBQ and are planning to have a party, black hog is the way to go !!!!!
(5)
Alyssa P.
After flying dog brewery tour, we were in search of some GOOD food. Thanks to YELP we chose BHB! Most of the little shops in Frederick close so early (5 or 6 pm) so we couldn't even do any shopping prior to dinner. The town is super cute to walk around. The place was packed which is always a good sign. Waited about 15 min for a table for two which wasn't bad. They were quite efficient about getting people seated. We were starving so everything sounded wonderful! We eat got the ribs plus one meat item. I got the web ribs with pulled pork and side of mac and cheese which comes with cornbread. It was all to die for. Literally BBQ sauce all over my face. About 10 paper towels in I came up for air and tried by bf's food. Ribs were juicy and tender and falling off the bone. Mac and cheese had excellent flavor. Pulled porl was soooo tender and went great with the original BBQ sauce He got the dry ribs and beef brisket with beans and potato salad (and of course corn bread too). Again amazing. Dry ribs were amazing and tender as well. Potato salad had huge potato chunks with great flavor. Beans again with excellent flavor and could tell they were slow cooked. Would definitely recommend!
(4)
Kristin H.
This place is amazing! Came for lunch on a Saturday. Waited about five minutes and was seated. Had a hard time deciding bc everything looks soooooo good but decided on pulled pork, corn bread, and cole slaw. My husband got ribs, corn bread, and msc and cheese. Both were delicious and every bite was eaten. Also, our food was delivered to our table lightning fast. Definitely coming back for dinner and drinks! Oh! And they have Cheerwine!
(5)
Rob N.
Let's just get it right out front: Black Hog is perfectly serviceable barbeque. Reasonable portions, a decent amount of smoke, good flavor. We ordered up some dry-rub Memphis-style ribs and chopped Carolina pork. The ribs were a little dry overall for my personal taste - not at all bad, but I prefer a little moister meat and these were getting crispy around the edges. The rub could use a touch more salt, and had a noticeable hit of cayenne, so be warned if you're not a fan of spice. The Carolina-style chopped pork was moist and flavorful, but a little over-salted. Generous application of sauce was able to remedy that, and you're given a choice of "Original" tangy, St. Louis sweet-n-spicy, North Carolina vinegar and chili pepper, or South Carolina mustard sauce. The last two are your best bet with this meat selection. I really liked their collard greens - tender, sweet, with a little red pepper flake for spice. A dash of that N. Carolina vinegar sauce on top, and I not only finished every last scrap but gulped the pot-likker. Cole slaw was nicely seasoned, but I prefer mine coarsely shredded and this was very finely chopped - though they did do a good job of keeping it from being a watery mess. Again - this is a personal texture preference. I prefer crunch to squish. Prices are affordable, there's table service, and they have a full bar too if you want a beer or mixed drink. All in all, a pretty solid BBQ choice and a good choice for an informal lunch.
(3)
Mary B.
Flipping delicious. That is all.
(4)
Luke J.
My wife and I ate at the newly opened black hog BBQ on Shorebird Way (near the Wegmans) today. I originally posted my review here, but it won't let me delete it entirely, so here is just a place holder. Note the black hog on Shorebird Way we can only give 2 stars. See the review now linked to that location.
(4)
Angela H.
The food was good but the customer service was HORRIBLE! We catered for about 50 ppl - spent nearly $1k... LATE delivery, NO plates or serving utensils and NO cups or ice for the hot drinks!!! The manager could have spent $15 out of the store's take and gotten repeat business from us. Instead 50 ppl had to wait for someone to go out IN A RAINSTORM to buy these items! And he felt justified in not providing them saying we "should have asked" for something to eat the food with. Supreme disappointment! :(
(1)
D W.
Black hog's food is delicious! I've tried several of the meats and they are all amazing, prices are good too. Service is impeccable!
(5)
Terry R.
Ate there on 9-13-2014. We have been making the rounds of BBQ restaurants and heard about this one recently. Wife had the brisket which was very good. I had dry rub ribs. However the ribs were a little on the overcooked side and the dry rub was intense and abundant. Had a different taste and large salt granules in it. Would not recommend them unless you have a strong stomach. Have had better but would go back to try the pulled pork and Arkansas style. Good atmosphere and was hopping on a Saturday evening.
(3)
Wesley M.
We have been eating here at least once a week for about a year. This is by far the best BBQ in the Montgomery County/Frederick area. I have had a wide range of things and every single one was top notch. The brisket, carolina pork, burgers, ribs...crazy. The chicken has a sweet/spiced dry rub and is so moist you will never go fried or charcoal again. The prices are not bad at all, our family of 4 eats for about $25-$35 on average and leave stuffed and satisfied every single time. Catering is also easy and food does well carried out. Only negative is the dinner room is relatively small and tight but the friendly staff and quick service make up for it no problem.
(5)
Amy S.
Straight up, messy, down-home BBQ. Perfect for a couple of road- weary travelers. Highly recommended. Service was outstanding.
(4)
Mark S.
Stopped in for lunch. They were busy but fast service. The brisket and BBQ sandwich were fantastic.
(4)
Brett P.
Hands down one of the best BBQ joints anywhere! If you go don't miss the brisket and hand cut french fries.
(4)
Dave C.
I don't live in Frederick and typically don't have much reason to be in the area. But when I'm here around dinner time - I'm thinking Black Hog! Here is how it works for me. I order the 2 or 3 meat combo. They put the plate in front of me and I think, "This isn't very much food." About 20-30 later I'm thinking, "I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish all this food." I should probably mention the food is really tasty too. They have a few different BBQ sauces on the side of each table. These are not simple variants of a base sauce. Each one has a unique profile. I suggest you try them all. One final note - kudos to them for having the private parking lot in back meaning you can avoid street parking.
(4)
Olivia A.
Great. Full of people and you can totally tell why. We had decided to cruise through town on a whim after our stop at the storage unit. A quick look on yelp's around me led us here. We got two sandwiches and, after chowing down HARD, bought some to go. I'd make a trip out here just for lunch.
(5)
Carly H.
This place is WONDERFUL. I was a little worried because I don't eat red meat or pork and the chicken at most BBQ places is mediocre but I can honestly say I was not disappointed one bit. Everything I had was better than I imagined: corn bread, mac and cheese, coleslaw and especially the service! Our waitress was so sweet. Worth the drive- we had to get desert to go because we were so stuffed!
(5)
RJ S.
We were in Frederick and based on the Yelp reviews decided to try the Black Hog BBQ. We almost left because we could not find a place to park, so had to actually wait for someone to leave - which took 10 minutes. Then had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table, but it was Tuesday, so they had a rib special, I assume that's why they were so busy. Once we were seated, the server was so helpful. We had the full slab of ribs with the rub, and a 1/2 chicken, and we both had the greens (thanks to the server's advice). The food was REALLY good, and I'm not a BBQ person. We both loved the ribs, the rub was very good. The chicken was not dry and again the rub just so delicious. I NEVER eat greens, but just loved them - I could have made a meal of just the greens. This is the first BBQ I have EVER eaten that I have really enjoyed, and hope to return. Oh and though it's just cornbread - it also was delicious. It may not look like much, but the food is really good and I felt the "real" deal when it comes to BBQ.
(5)
Megan M.
If you don't love this place you are probably a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian I would suggest eating meat to experience this place.
(5)
Kate T.
I love BBQ I love it I love it I love it. Frederick is a cool town and black hog is a great spot. I love the simplicity of the space with the cool neon signs. I had the BBQ plate with their special sauce, baked beans, Mac n cheese and cornbread. It was the classic stuff & they know what they're doing! Definitely will go back.
(4)
Vern C.
The pulled pork shoulder was tender and juicy. Be sure to try it with the different styles of bbq sauce
(4)
Francisco J.
Good BBQ and price. The potato salad pieces were small for my taste, but it was good.
(4)
Melinda S.
The best ribs in town! We love this restaurant. We like the one downtown Frederick - but be prepared for a wait. Definitely a kid family restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
J. M.
Pretty awesome barbecue. I've had their brisket, their ribs, their collard greens and their mac & cheese several times each. I liked those options so much, I haven't branched out to all the other stuff on the menu (sausage, chicken, pulled pork, carolina barbecue, et al.) and everything that I've tried has been really good. This particular location has been pretty busy everytime I've been here. They have a changing (not sure how often) selection of craft beers and the standard national brands as well, but everything is bottled. They offer their ribs both dry rub (which I love and don't always see on barbecue restaurant menus) and wet with 4 of their house BBQ sauces. They should offer beef short ribs, because I think they would be able to nail it and my "go to" carryout for that has closed. Alas, they do not. Still, I love when I get an excuse to stop at one of their locations in this area and highly recommend it if you are looking for good barbecue...
(4)
Alex S.
One of the first restaurants I tried when I first moved here to Frederick. Consistently good food every time. Only thing that was disappointing to me was the ribs. But I'm not too big on ribs to begin with. Brisket. Awesome. Pulled pork. Awesome. BBQ beans. Awesome. Mac n cheese. Average. Lemonade. Awesome. Overall great food good service. Within walking distance from my house so of course I frequent this place whenever I need some BBQ grub.
(4)
Aileen F.
Amazing food! I have now been to all 3 locations and I have to say my favorite is the Historic Frederick location, but they are all very good. I typically stick to ordering the 1/2 chicken plate - the seasoning they use is sooo good. My favorite side is the sweet potatoes - I got it thinking I was being healthy but they are smothered in butter and brown sugar, but it was so good it was worth the calories. I live in Baltimore, but come to Frederick for work and after introducing my co-workers to Black Hog, this is now our go-to spot whenever we travel here for our client. If you are in the area, I highly suggest stopping here for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Brian T.
Very good BBQ joint. I've been to some good BBQ places in TX and this place rocks right along with them and the service was very good too. The atmosphere is very casual and the prices are fair as well. My wife and I shared the 3 meat dish with two sides a beer and an ice tea for less than $30. Oh yea if you've been to Virgil's in 44th St. In NYC that's comparable too.
(5)
Dan N.
Awesome BBQ, Awesome service. The only thing I can think of that they could improve is make the cornbread warm and/or the butter soft. (but I didn't come for the cornbread, did I?) I had the brisket and a side of ribs. Best. brisket. ever. Juicy, tender, flavorful. The ribs were excellent, tender and moist, with great flavor. Coleslaw was very good as well. Their house sauce is awesome. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.
(5)
Tu-van L.
Finally had the cubed brisket Arkansas brisket BBQ. My gosh that stuff is amazing! From what I've had here so far, you really can't go wrong with the BBQ meats they offer. Hint: if you're looking for something more from their sauce offered table side, ask for the BBQ sauce they use in the back to baste their meats. I swear it tastes differently than their signature sauce they have on the tables.
(5)
Michael P.
Everything was amazing, but the Brisket took top honors. My daughter also really enjoyed the dry rub wings. I can't recommend this place enough.
(5)
L M.
I'll drive here from DC just to eat at this place. And I don't even own a car. It's that good. Haven't had anything I didn't like here but I'm especially fond of the Arkansas beef bbq. (Like, I buy it by the pound and bring it home with me.) As should be the case at any self-respecting bbq joint, these folks have a variety of delicious bbq sauces, excellent lemonade (tart, homemade, free refills), and a fine coleslaw. If you're near Frederick and you eat food, you should go here.
(5)
Mike R.
Wow. Went here (and to Frederick) for the first time yesterday on my long Westward drive back from the Baltimore area to Leesburg. First off, if you haven't been to the downtown area of Frederick, its a neat little place with all kinds of shops and places to eat. It's a nice little walkable area that looks like it would be fun to explore. Well, I didn't have time to explore the town... but I did come to town to EAT. After passing by several places that looked good, I came all the way down to the end of the strip and found my destination... Black Hog BBQ. I walked on in and went up to the counter and asked if I should just seat myself or what. The lady behind the counter said I could pick any seat I like. Okey Dokey... found a spot and immediately an extremely nice waitress came over and gave me a menu, took my drink order. She was so ridiculously nice I almost felt like I was somewhere down south and not just an hour or so outside DC! Throughout the entire meal, she really made me feel like I was welcomed in their establishment and kept my drink topped off, made sure the food was good, etc. :) I asked her some questions about the menu which she was happy to answer, and then I decided on a BBQ beef sandwich -- arkansas style. Arkansas style, as explained to me, was they take their smoked beef, chop it into cubes, and add sauce, and then cook it again with the sauce on. Sounds like a similiar process to burnt ends if you ask me... but you're not, so ignore me and focus on the beef. So yeah, I ordered the Beef sandwich... no sides, because I thought the sandwich would be real big and I didn't want to pig out for fear I might get mistaken for an actual pig and get put on the smoker.... so the waitress, just to ensure I had all information at my disposal informed me that since it was Wednesday, they had a special going... 2 beef sandwiches, 2 sides... for $15 -- a savings of about $5 or so if my math is correct. Well, I appreciate the information lady, but I ain't no pig! Just the sandwich for me, thanks. It was sooooo freaking good. I think I can honestly say it's the best "beef" bbq sandwich I can remember eating.... and I remember a lot of beef bbq sandwiches! Well, I must have looked like a fool with egg on my face once I got to licking my fingers after devouring that sandwich. I put my tail between my legs and beckoned the waitress to come over.... "Is it too late to get that 2 sandwich special?" She kinda chuckled at me and gave me some kind of told ya so with a smile. She said she was going to see what she could do. So she pulled some strings with the person in charge, got my first sandwich voided and put the special in for me. I got a side of fries to eat there (with their AMAZING Kansas City style BBQ Sauce) and had the second sandwich bagged up with rice and beans to go. All in all, it was a great experience. I would mention the other specials in detail, but if you look through the pictures someone took a picture of the special board. Monday - pork, Tuesday - ribs/wings, Wednesday - beef, is the quick n dirty. They also had 2 dolla drafts while I was there, but I wasn't drinking since I still had a lot of driving to do and I'm a responsible adult like that. Normally I would complain about the prices since they were a little bit pricier than your typical bbq spot... but after eating the food and experiencing the excellent service, I felt I got my money's worth. Thanks Black Hog BBQ. You probably ruined my chances of eating anywhere else in Frederick. ;)
(5)
Jesse W.
Really excellent food. The wet ribs were some of the best I've had, ever. Collard greens were a nice choice, too, for a side.
(4)
Jules D.
Group of 6 went in for dinner on 4th of July and I guess it was a bad idea. The BBQ was dry and mediocre at best. They were out of ribs & chicken and beer, lol. The waitress was great but the kitchen was a mess! All our orders were mixed up with sides being just put onto anyones order and everyones orders coming out at different times. I was so excited to see a BBQ spot with such rave reviews but walked away so disappointed! I really wanted to give them 5 stars! I really really did! I'm going to blame it on the sooper busy day the 4th brought and will have to try it again on a more mellower day! Hoping they don't disappoint the next time. :) I may be a bit biased being from Texas and all ;P
(2)
Chris M.
Some of the best BBQ we've ever had. Good service, reasonable prices. Pulled pork shoulder is beast!
(5)
D C.
This is an update to my previous review. After picking up my order last Saturday from the Urbana location, we returned to the location this past Wednesday to resolve the problem. We informed the catering manager that we were promised a refund for our beans order we never received last Saturday. She apologized and refunded our beans order to our card. So management will correct a problem! I will still leave my rating to caution people to check orders and not let them staple the bags before you check your order. Please check your order before you leave...do not trust when you are told everything is there....check! But it is encouraging that management will correct problems!
We found this place on Yelp and it was awesome! Food was great, I had the Pulled Pork sandwich and it was delicious. Mac 'n Cheese was also wonderful! Service was even better! Definitely stop here!
(5)
Rob K.
I have been to the Black Hog twice. I like visiting here when I visit a friend in Frederick. This past visit I had the three meat plate with sides (pulled pork, brisket, and beef) with fresh cut fries. I washed the meal down with a Miller Lite. Dinner was excellent, but the service was fair at best. Our dinner party consisted of three guys so we were low maintance for the waitress but she rarely checked on us. During both of my visits the food was great. Service was better the first time but regardless, I would probably return as the BBQ is excellent!
(4)
Stephen R.
Great Q, with great service! Lots of variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Classic styles from Carolina to Arkansas, brisket and pulled pork. Only complaint is portion sizes could be a little bigger! We will be back.
(4)
Danny H.
While passing through Frederick on my baseball journeys, I wandered across Black Hog BBQ. The immediate appeal to me was simply the fact that they had a parking lot, and I wouldn't have to park on the street, where I watched lots of people questionably drive, and occasionally go on the wrong way of a one-way street. The pleasant smell of barbecue emanated from the place as soon as I got out of my car, and I was pleased to know that I had literally just beaten the dinner rush by like ten minutes; I was seated immediately with no wait, but the place filled up fairly quickly afterward. I ordered a two-meat platter of beef brisket and chopped Carolina pork, with sides of mac and cheese, and collard greens. Obviously since we're dealing with barbecue, lots of it is mostly pre-cooked, so there was little wait for my order to get to me. It was all served on a platter with baking sheets. The brisket is tender and melts in your mouth, and it served dressed in their house bbq sauce. The chopped pork comes tangy, and definitely a fair representation of Carolina style. The variety of sauces they have at the tables is something I enjoyed a lot. They really do a good job of capturing the varying regions of bbq, and between the four choices of house, Carolina, KC, and Texas mustard, I have to say I was enamored by the Texas spicy bbq mustard the most. All were sufficient, but I found myself repeatedly going back to the mustard, dipping everything I could in it. The cornbread is something on the side that might go unnoticed, but I found it to be really good cornbread; not overly crumbly, but at the same time not spongy and cake like. It maintained a good flavor, and didn't require any butter, although I found myself dipping it in more Texas mustard, because I liked it that much. My sides were adequate, and probably what brings my review down from four from five. The mac and cheese was nothing spectacular, and a tad on the bland side. And the greens were cooked in pork juice, but it's like somewhere in the stewing, it lost all its bite, and didn't have nearly enough tangyness to its flavor. They were alright, but nothing to call home about. Overall, Black Hog BBQ is a great success of a find while traveling. Large, free parking, clean and simple interior, nicely air-conditioned and not feeling that swampy air feeling that lots of bbq joints tend to have. Friendly staff, quick order-to-table turnaround time, and high quality bbq, albeit mediocre sides. Portions are just right, and the prices are fair. Would definitely come back again.
(4)
Tim D.
Very Good Ribs, I thought the sauces were OK.
(4)
Leslie B.
Everything we had here was so good. The mac and cheese, chicken, greens and two types of meet.... Each was some of the best I have had. In, addition the service was great and the inside was really cute.
(5)
Katie D.
Food is good and service is friendly. Thought the beer selection was a little limited. Also, I didn't find any of the BBQ sauces to be memorable. But its a great joint for a Friday night carb crash if you want consistently good food and a friendly, bustling, casual atmosphere.
(4)
Richard H.
We were on our way back from PA headed for Virginia and realized we were starving. My navigator pulled Yelp! up on her iPad and found a list of restaurants in Frederick. When she said BBQ i said plug it in to the GPS and we followed the voice prompts to the front door of the Black Hog BBQ. The dy had been a real plus up to that point and once we walked in, sat down, ordered, and began to dig in it became a Double Plus. First thing you have to know: I'm not much on meat. But I love the sides that usually come with the main courses in BBQ joints. For me it never gets much better than baked beans, slaw and corn bread. So why I ordered the BBQ Burger is beyond me. Probably because the description said (for the beef version) "with beef shoulder". No ground-up anything. My partner went traditional and ordered the Carolina pork BBQ sandwich. We shared house cut fries. The only thing I did wrong; ask for lettuce and tomato (my bow to vegetarian sensibility perhaps) with the burger. Completely superfluous. (Note to self: double up on pickles next time.) The product was scrumptious! I ordered it well done and it was. It was also tender and very flavorful. I topped it with some "carolina bbq sauce' which is mostly vinegar. I think Carolina BBQ Sauce exists mostly outside Carolina but that's another review for another place in another State. My companion raved over her sandwich and downed more fries than she might be expected to and still had to take about half her meal home when we left. It was about 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon and a line was forming for seats. But service in this establishment is quick, efficient, and friendly: Thank you Beth! Frederick is about an hours drive from my home in Reston, VA but I can think of NO other place in between that would top Black Hog. This is what Red Hot and Blue would be if it was a real BBQ joint. Will definitely return - need to check out the cornbread. Oh, and as someone else mentioned, they have a big parking lot in an area where parking is not easy to come by.
(5)
Barbara M.
Stopped there for lunch and tried the wings and ribs. By far the best Memphis style ribs I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Elisabeth H.
Made a repeat visit to Black Hog last Saturday night and was very please yet again! Of course we had didn't think ahead and they were out of several items. I do not fault them for this at all! It is a BBQ place most of these things are slow cooked and take time, I would rather it remain this way then get dry reheated food. Plus there was a swine-tastic BBQ festival in Frederick that day so I am sure they were very busy. We tried the brisket and mustard wings. Both were very good! The only thing I was a little baffled by was the extra charge for fries with a combo....? It is .75 cents extra for fries. Of course, loving the fries we did it, plus not like $.75 is going to break the bank. Just a little confused. The plan for next time, and YES there will be a next time, is to go during the day so we can try all the yummy stuff that sells out!
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Dave F.
Our group of six stopped here on our way from D.C. to Gettysburg. We had rib, brisket and pork shoulder. Everything was good and I appreciated that they have you a choice of having your ribs with sauce or a dry rub. I'm a dry rub fan and its nice to be able to try different sauces. I wouldn't call this world class barbecue, but it was tasty and reasonably priced
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shoaib a.
I'm southern. When someone tells me there's good barbecue here in the Mid Atlantic, I take it with some skepticism. BHB is good - for Mid Atlantic standards but, overall, it's not great. I ordered the brisket along with the Arkansas barbecue. For a side, I had the potato salad. I thought that the brisket wasn't that flavorful. I was also assuming that it would be Texas style, without sauce, but there was sauce and it was necessary because I didn't think the meat was that flavorful. It was also not that moist. Over all, I'd say the brisket was a miss. The Ark BBQ was much better. I've never had BBQ from Arkansas but I'm hoping it tastes like it did at BHB. It was flavored much better and didn't need anything with it. They give you a little bit of pickle on the side but I think barbecue should come with onions, jalapenos, and a helping of sandwich bread as it does in Lockhart, TX (a place they refer to in their restaurant). It's just common courtesy to have those things. There's nothing wrong with being just okay. After all, Matt Schaub and Joe Smith are just okay!
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Andres O.
Pretty good place! Their original BBQ sauce is fantastic! Gotta check it out!!!
(4)
J.J. B.
Let's get this out of the way first. I'm mainly a vegetarian. So how did I find myself inside of this BBQ joint late last month, you ask? Well, I went with a group that I had chosen the place in advance so I kind of didn't get any input. That said, no fear. I found things on the menu that I could eat & ordered a few sides: the Texas Pinto Beans & Rice and the Cole Slaw. I also got Chrissy's Cornbread which comes with 3 (small-ish) pieces of corn bread & butter. All was more than enough for me. Everything was delicious. A side of House Cut Fries was also ordered for the table which we shared. Those were great too. Someone at the table had the BBQ Chicken which looked really good. The meat was very white & the quality looked excellent. I was tempted to eat a small bite, but didn't. I don't know if I'd seek this place out again specifically, but I just might, because I really enjoyed the food. It's a very casual place as well & the food comes out very quickly. Also, the prices are excellent. The cost of my meal was $6.19 (before tax & tip). How can you beat that?!
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Sue W.
Took a friend out for lunch on the 9/24/14. We ordered the bacon cheese burger and the rib platter. The food was fantastic and that word doesn't even do it justice. The service was great and the place was clean. I can hardly wait to go back.
(5)
Dan B.
I ate at Black Hog about a month ago. In my opinion, I've definately had better BBQ spare ribs. The meat was somewhat chewy and definately not "fall off the bone" tender. For some reason, there was a distinct aftertaste in the meat. I got only 11 bones in my full rack of spare ribs. A rack, in my understanding, should have 12-13 bones. The sides were on the smallish side but pretty good, apparently only 4oz containers of were used to served the sides dishes. Definately better BBQ elsewhere in Frederick, IMO.
(2)
Jason D.
I drove up from Leesburg to Fredrick to try this place out. Originally from Memphis, which is often referred to BBQ home, so I'm pretty picky. This place sounded great and had great reviews so I did the 40 min drive up and tried the ribs and fries and beans. The ribs were obviously store bought and had very very little meat on them, almost 2 stars worthy. The fries were good, the beans were good and I loved the Kansas sauce. Overall decent place but certainly not even close to great BBQ. I've had BBQ all over the US from high-end places to whole-in-the-wall places to backyard home cooking and even at fairs and competitions. This wouldn't hold a candle to even some of the worst of them. I won't be back, needless to say unless I just happen to be on that street and happen to be starving and craving BBQ, then I might go in there with my expectations low. ;)
(3)
Tina T.
Great place for ribs I personally love the wet ribs. Very clean and great service. The service is fast and efficient. Great catering as well I have used them for tailgating and it was perfect.
(5)
Gillian S.
Brisket was awesome. Smoked ham and Carolina pork were great. So many different sauces for every BBQ preference. The sides were almost the best part! The slaw was spicy and delicious. The baked beans and Mac and cheese were homemade goodness. So glad we stopped here!
(4)
Zach L.
Hands down my favorite BBQ restaurant. Every time I'm in town I make an effort to stop by.
(5)
myra f.
Fun place for a afternoon lunch or easy dinner. Wings are good. Arkansas BBQ Beef either platter or on salad quite good. Ribs also worth trying. Enjoy!
(4)
Dave V.
4 stars? Really? I came here on someone else's recommendation. I guess BBQ taste is regional. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't smell any smoke in the air when I arrived or at any time afterward. Do they really BBQ anything on-site? Next, the "BBQ Sauce" on the beef brisket and the sausage tasted like tomato sauce from a can. The coleslaw was pretty bland, too. On the bright side, the dry ribs were pretty well done, and the gumbo was good. I'd probably have rated this half of a star higher if I hadn't gone into it with such high expectations based on earlier reviews.
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Patricia J.
I'm from North Carolina, so I know BBQ! My half rack of ribs, were good. Passably tender with a sauce that had the right amount of kick. The mac n cheese was also tasty but came in a Dixie cup portion. Was it a side or a sample? My peach sangria was good, but my mom's spiked lemonade was mostly water. So overall nice place, but inconsistent and stingy on the sides.
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JF N.
We had the beef briskets and half slab ribs (wet & dry). Enjoyed it and would definitely go back for more! This place beats "Famous Dave's".....Very Good Authentic BBQ!!
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Viet B.
I dont live in Frederick, but I saw a decent crowd at this place so I decided to give this place a try. I got the two meat special and I got two briskets. Yes...two meats, but who says it has to be different meats. It was soft and juicy, but I like my meat a little fattier or if I could have requested the bark or ends.....OMG. I dont like using OMG or other shorten forms of words like LOL , but OMG is the only way I could describe fatty brisket.
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Calvin M.
The side items aren't that good. The Mac n' cheese tasted like they used powder cheese. The potato salad was similar to those you can find in a supermarket. But the ribs and wings were very good. We ordered half dry and half with sauce. The table has six other house sauces you can use. It was $15 for a rack of rib on Tuesdays. If they improve the side items it'll be five stars. The service was fast and friendly. I would come back.
(4)
David P.
I love good BBQ, and I am VERY picky about my BBQ. Needless to say I gave this place 4 stars because of the taste of the food, the good service, and ambience (who cares about ambience?). The sauces were tasty (four style choices, Kansas City, North Carolina, Texas, and Original...if my memory serves me right) and the meat was very tender and had good flavor. I like fall off the bones ribs, these were not but the meat was still tender. Pulled pork was also really good. The sides were good overall. A step above most places but not the best. Service was good and staff was friendly, we got there early and there was plenty of parking behind the restaurant on a weekday at lunch time. Not sure what it's like at other times. Ambience was cool, very small inside, I'm sure it could get packed in there at busy times. Best BBQ I have still had was in Arkansas.
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Amberly W.
The server scared me. The food was okay.
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Donny P.
Favorite BBQ spot in Marlyland. Great food, good service. Love the brisket and Mac n cheese.
(5)
Jen C.
While the BBQ was really delicious compared to other places I've been to, it was annoying to have to wait so long for service. Don't get me wrong--when we were tended to, the waitress was very friendly, but that doesn't excuse 10 minute waits just to flag someone down. Lucky for you, Black Hog of rare deliciousness, feeding time made up for mediocre service. 3 meat platter is a big enough portion for two people who are not starving, but hungry for a meal. My favorite meat was the brisket, and other winners is the sausage and pulled meat. The sides are equally delicious--mac and cheese and beans highly recommended.
(4)
Karl H.
I sparingly dole out 5 stars, but this place gets it. The food is authentic and they are efficient. It can be busy (which is a great sign of a good place). Go nuts and order a two or three meat platter. My wife was not fond of their cole slaw, but we agreed the place was definitely one to come back to.
(5)
Ian K.
wow, what a find.... Cruising Market St looking for a quick lunch and saw this place and screeched in to a parking spot. At noon the place was already packed with a lunch crowd. The waiter said the brisket and pulled pork were the go-to's so we ordered both, along with cole slaw and the hand-cut fries, which seemed special. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth yummy, the pork real tasty too, with some nice crispy edges. Cole slaw was creamy and a bit on the bland side. The hand-cut fries, which are a "premium" side, you have to buy up to them, were plentiful but there were far too many nubs and runts in the bunch. Service was fast, friendly and efficient and the food came out hot and fast. We will definitely be back. Best I've had in this area in a while.
(5)
Melissa R.
O.M.G. Hubs has been talking about BH for a while now (2 yrs). He had it at a friends house, but didn't know where it was from. I finally found out & decided to plan his bday lunch there. It really was 7th heaven! I'm not much of a chicken person, but it was the one thing my hubs said was amazing. It was freaking delicious. The dry rub seasoning was a perfect mix of sweet & salty. I almost wish I had a shaker of it to add more as I dug in! Luckily, everyone over ordered, so there was plenty of sharing going around. I had ordered the one meat, beef brisket plate, which was a whole heck of a lot of meat. Kinda wish I would have ordered 2 meats to have some variety. Mac & cheese and cornbread was also amazing! The entire time our group of 10 was eating, no one was talking besides repeating, omg, omg, so good.
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Thomas M.
I showed up, and while the food was quite good, I explained it was my birthday 3 days ago, and the waitress explained I needed a physical printout of their birthday 50% off promotion, despite their website not saying that anywhere. I don't live near their location, so I suppose I lose. Thank you for making me feel awful for asking for what your website proclaimed I was entitled to.
(1)
Eric E.
Yup. It's all good. The BBQ is good. The sides are good. The service is good. Decent bar. It's a BBQ place, so it isn't fancy, but you weren't expecting that, were you? It's always crowded and a bit noisy, so think about the ambiance you are looking for. Seems to be pretty kid friendly. Rare for downtown, they have a good sized parking lot. Enjoy!
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J E.
Not from Frederick, so I relied on Yelp to find a place to meet some family that was passing through. I'm certainly glad that this was our choice. Everyone seemed to really like the entrees - burgers, various BBQ, and gumbo. The only side I tried was the greens, which I highly enjoyed. Bill was ~70 pre-tip for 3 adults and 4 kids - not too bad at all. The parking was great, and they had no issue with pushing some tables together - even on a Saturday evening. We didn't feel rushed at all. If I'm thinking of eating in Frederick again I would be likely to choose this place.
(4)
Busa B.
Went to Black Hog BBQ about a year and a half ago and to be honest I forgot how good it was. Friday I getting a little hungry so I decided to run up to Frederick (from B-more) for some "BBQ". I ordered the "BHB Triple" which comes with 4 pork ribs, 1/4 chicken and one meat which I chose Carolina pork. My choices of sides were Southern Style Greens and BBQ Beans. The meal also comes with a piece of cornbread and a small side of a vinegar based coleslaw. Black Hog did not disappoint me. Every piece of meat was excellent with the Carolina pork being out of this world. Very rarely will I order chicken at a BBQ place because most places over cook it and dry the meat out but Black Hog nailed it. Meat was juicy and flavorful. They also serve "Cheer Wine" which I can't seem to find anywhere in Maryland. Service was decent also. I didn't like the gravel parking lot since I had just washed my car. Since the exit off of rt has been renovated and rerouted my in car factory navigation was a little screwed but it was fairly easy to find without too much recalculating. Black Hog will be seeing me again in the near future. oh yea the mens restroom has a flat screen TV over the toilet to keep you occupied, lol
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Deejai B.
When I first checked this place out, I was a little worried about the cross-regional menu - BBQ folks can get very "regional" and typically ascribe to one particular style, like St. Louis, Memphis, South Carolina, Texas, etc. Much to my delight, this place does them ALL exceptionally well (with waiter service!). And it doesn't use garbage, ultra-processed buns like most BBQ places do - they only use high-quality ingredients. Very rare, again, amongst BBQ joints. They also serve beer - including Flying Dog!!! Yet another factor that just makes Black Hog BBQ superior. A couple tables out front and many inside. The specials are excellent - def. try them as this is a bit more upscale than most BBQ joints with accordingly slightly steeper prices. I find the sides to be of average quality in terms of taste but def. more premium quality raw ingredients are used - the real stand-out are the superb, house-cut fries. These cost extra when you order platters, but don't miss them! After a ton of success, they've opened up a second location in Ijamsville. I've been to dozens of BBQ places all across the country (a hobby of mine started after 5 years living in North Carolina) - Black Hog BBQ is really a special place. Tip: Don't miss out on the birthday special.
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Michael y.
I would give it a 5 if they just gave me more Q!!!!!!!!!!! My outta town colleagues were 3x repeat offenders. ME x2 I love this place. Great location in historic frederick. plan on walking off all the BBQ you ate in downtown historic Frederick,MD.
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Sooperken S.
Good BBQ offerings... the service has always been decent as well... i tend to order the Pork Shoulder sandwich with fries... delish! Black Hog is my go-to BBQ place in Frederick... they are not open on Sundays, which is kinda weird, but besides that, i have only good things to say... i'll be going back and i would recommend it...
(4)
Melanie E.
I know people rave about Black Hog BBQ, and I had a good experience on my first visit. My husband and I enjoyed pork sandwiches that were very good. On our visit last weekend, however, it was a different story. Maybe we hit them on an off night? I don't know... Our waitress was very friendly and attentive (no problem there). We were seated immediately. We order a bucket of mini-Coronas. My husband ordered a pork sandwich and I thought I'd try the ribs. Our beer bucket arrived. Although the little bottles were presented in a bucket of ice, it was obvious that these were pulled from the shelf because they were straight-up warm. That was very dissapointing. They weren't sufficiently chilled even after a 1/2 hour in the bucket. We let that slide, expecting to be blown away by our bbq to come. My husband liked his pork bbq with the carolina-style vinegar sauce. He also enjoyed the fresh fries. My ribs were another story. I am used to ribs that are meaty and it falls off the bone. The ribs I had at Black Hog were tough, chewy and very unpleasant. I liked the sauce (Kansas-city style), but the meat was just not prepared correctly. I sent the ribs back. I suspect it was a manager who told the waitress to tell me that they cook their ribs for 13 hours and they were cooked correctly. He came and brought me a couple other ribsto sample, which were the same unpleasant texture. He sat there while I sampled them. I didn't know what to do! I felt bad because I didn't like them! I felt like that my opinion was incorrect, so I accepted a second batch that were not-so-good. Maybe some people like their ribs prepared that way. I am not usually a picky person, but these were not what I expected or what I am used to eating. But I was polite and accepted what they served me. Just a word of caution for anyone ordering ribs. If you like tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, you will not get them at Black Hog.
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Kevin L.
If you are in Frederick and are looking for the best BBQ around look no further than the Black Hog! The beef brisket is by far the best I have ever had, and I stop at every single BBQ stand that I pass by. The sauce is perfect, not too spicy or bland and the meat is cooked perfect every time. I have also had the burgers, pulled pork, and ribs - all are excellent. I have a local business a few miles away, we eat here at least once a month. It can be hard to get a seat during peak times, but hang around - it is well worth it!!
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Mike T.
Really enjoy this place. I love the fact that they offer different BBQ sauces from different regions of the US, and they pull it off really well. Overall I highly recomend this for a great meal in Frederick.
(4)
Anthony Y.
Went last week, I had the sausage link sand which. I put some coleslaw on top and it was simply the bomb!
(4)
James C.
I was a long time Frederick resident and haven't ever visited while I lived there. I got to visit while on a business trip It is a shame because the food there is good, the bartender makes a mean margarita. I recommend the bbq here. Get the triple or you are missing out.
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Brian D.
I would just like to thank all the cows & pigs out there for making this place possible. Excellent food & service...& full bar!! Drank many a PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) with my meal which makes this place even more legitimate. Went there with several friends & all had similar feelings. I had the 3-meat plate (smoked beef brisket, Arkansas beef BBQ, & the Carolina w/ slaw, southern style greens, & cornbread). I usually try not to overeat but I could not let ANY of this go to waste. I highly recommend, even if you are not necessarily in the mood for BBQ...you will not be disappointed.
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Mitch D.
A client from Fairfax heard about this place and wanted to drive up and try it out. When buzz travels throughout the region like that, you know they must be on to something. Great BBQ options on the menu. Perfect-sized place. Good overall vibe. Reasonably priced. Works for me.
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J. Rene L.
I went here based on the reviews and was really lookin forward to some BOMB BBQ. I was so dissapointed. I ordered the 1/2 slab Memphis dry. Ribs were good...not great. Kansas style bbq sauce was my fave. Mac n Cheese..gross & barely warm. The corn bread was cold. My husband ordered a three meat plate, portions are very small. I was not impressed with the food and will not return. The atmostphere was good..customer service was friendly...but the BBQ is what I came for. Still searching for some BOMB BBQ1
(2)
Chris C.
Best BBQ in the Frederick/ Hagerstown area. I've been going here for a few years now and it's good every time! The pulled pork is awesome and the sauces are also good. My kids love baby back ribs, but unfortunately Black Hog doesn't offer them. I also found it odd that they don't sell bottles of their original sauce. I tried to get a bottle when I was picking up my carry out, but they said bottles were only available for their mustard based sauce (not my favorite). The only real downfall to this place is the size, but it's still worth a visit.
(5)
Ryan N.
Best BBQ in Frederick! Sweet tea and beef briskit makes for a great dinner. Pulled pork is equally good. Love this place!
(5)
Allen H.
Ate another meal in Urbana. Pretty darn good but they packed both my pulled pork and my beef brisket sandwich with some serious fat and grissle. Too bad.
(3)
J D.
Huge menu, INCREDIBLE BBQ~~!! Best bbq i have ever had.. thats for sure. The only downside is that everything there has a bit of a kick to it. Even the sweet sauces have a little bite to them. The brisket is fantastic. GO THERE.
(5)
Scott F.
We loved the food! The casual atmosphere was nice too. The beef brisket was excellent. The pulled pork sandwiches were very good and all of the BBQ sauces were tasty. The fries, mac'n'cheese and cornbread were also a hit. My only minor complaint was that the meat on the ribs we ordered didn't "fall" off the bone easily. But still tasted good.
(5)
Martha J.
I was disappointed. I got carry-out and came in exactly 15 mins. after I called the order in, as per the guy on the phone. I live 5 minutes away, so it was a short jump from restaurant to home. The place smelled amazing as I walked in, and by the time I got home, my mouth was watering, and I had the food on plates in about 30 seconds! I ordered a pit ham sandwich and fries for myself and a three-meat platter for the hubby, with smoked brisket, chopped Carolina BBQ and smoked sausage, BBQ beans and potato salad as sides. Well, my fries were cold. I mean really cold. I could tell that they would have been amazing if they had been even slightly warm, but they were limp and kind of icky. They probably started as "beach" fries - cooked in peanut oil with skins on, but they seemed about 2 hours old. Then my sandwich - it was a tragedy. I used to get pit ham from The Canopy in Rockville MD many years ago, and that was my standard. This was inedible. Seriously, every piece of the ham had a HUGE glob of fat in it. I am not kidding when I say each piece was between 1/2 and 3/4 fat. I tried pulling the meat off of the fat blobs and my fingers got all greasy and most of the pieces ended up still really fatty. It was so unpleasant, I just gave up. I literally threw away 3/4 or more of the sandwich. So, hubby's platter was OK. Nothing was special. My BBQ beans are better , and so is my potato salad. The brisket was pretty good but not amazing and the smoked sausage was like Hillshire Farms but cooked on the grill. Not bad, but I can make it myself for 3 bucks. The star of the show was the Carolina chopped BBQ, but it was not worth writing home about. Sadly. And the corn bread was like a boxed mix. All in all, it was a disappointment. I might go back if someone insisted, but I would only eat there, so I could send back anything that was not worthwhile. What a shame.
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Chef A.
Certainly a Taurasso establishment, and priced to match. For my dinner here tonight, I went with a two meat plate which consisted of beef brisket and the Arkansas BBQ beef. The side was BBQ beans with cornbread. All for just shy of $12--not cheap, but not too terribly expensive either. I'd say it is about 25% more than most related types of BBQ joints in town. I found the beans to be good though the portion a tad small. They were sweet and had a good bit of pork chunks in there. I can't complain as I like pork, but don't tell my rabbi I had pork during the sabbath. (or pork at all) The cornbread was nothing to brag about. It was ok, but the Safeway cornbread is better. The Arkansas BBQ beef was nice. It comes chopped in nice meaty squares, and cooked in hot spices. IF you like hot and spicy then this is the beef for you. I also will note that the meat was super tender and prepared by some sort of super smoker or alien origins that can't be beat. The beef brisket too was pretty good. The portions were large, but sadly there was a bit of fat. However that fat does bind the five slices or so pretty well together. I found the meat tender but the Black Hog sauce on them made them perfect. I would certainly get the brisket again, but I liked the Arkansas BBQ better. The only real downside I found to Black Hog is the noise. I found it very noisy, and I doubt I could or would want to sit in and eat a full blown dinner there considering the volume. For this reason I got my dinner tonight to go. My only other concern is getting out of the lot, parking along N. Market obstructs the view of oncoming traffic. Depart the lot with due care. Overall, I have to say that Black Hog is probably the best BBQ in town. It just barely beats out the Blues BBQ Company truck simply because the two meat deal was a good value for the dollar. It beats out Blues by less than 5% in my scales.
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Will W.
I always love coming here whenever when we are in Frederick, espescially after playing tennis for a while. The atmosphere is great for a BBQ joint, really laid back, casual, and the place isn't overflowing with TVs tuned into ESPN. It's clean which is always awesome, and is a great place for a sit down meal with the Fam. They have a nice expansive menu with lots of options, but you also get your classic BBQ essentials and side dishes. The last time I was at the Black Hog I had the dry rub chicken, which was fantastic. The sides are also really good and come in nice portions. My family and I have always enjoyed coming here, and I highly reccomend that you do the same, you will leave satisfied.
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Dan R.
I finally made it to the Black Hog and enjoyed the food and the place very much. I wish that there were a Black Hog in Montgomery County to compete with Urban BBQ, which I do enjoy but find inconsistent. My fellow Yelpers were very helpful in pointing out that the Hog does different types of barbecue well. I opted for the brisket and thought it was very good, albeit a little fatty on a couple of slices. The potato salad was dynamite, while the cornbread was very good, but not great. If I were to do it over, I'd opt for another side and also probably try the 2 meats option. Price-wise, I think the Black Hog is a decent value, and would be a great value if they offered their daily specials before 5 pm. Overall, I really liked the place, with very good service and a solid varied menu for barbecue,
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Brandon R.
The stand-out here are the ribs.
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Bob S.
Ate there yesterday (9-3-2011) with my mom. It was fantastic, The best BBQ one can find around the DC area for sure. The ribs were extremely tasty dry with a nice spicy rub (despite what some reviewers write who arrogantly think their BBQ knowledge is end all be all) and the thinly sliced brisket was phenomenal. I barely had to use my knife to cut it. Had a side of Mac and Cheese that was fantastic, as was the cole slaw. Sweet tea and cornbread rounded out what amounted to an amazing meal. The service from the cute waitress (Beth) couldn't have been better and the way they serve the food - on a tray on a sheet of wax paper - was fun and inviting and made it feel like home. The 4 different sauces sitting in plastic bottles on the table were great to sample. I will HIGHLY recommend Black Hog and would love to buy their mustard BBQ sauce because its spicy bite made me want it for more options at home!
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Julie L.
Best barbecue in this area. Might leave something to be desired, but my husband is from Memphis so I'm spoiled. If you go during the peak times there is usually a wait which I normally wouldn't have a problem with, but the layout of this place makes it so that you are standing either right in front of the door, or practically over someone's table. The meats are all fantastic but the sides are ridiculously small. My husband and I always share a three meat platter and for the sides we like (the mac n cheese is amazing) we always have to order two since they are NOT sharing size. Overall we have eaten at Black Hog a dozen times or so and will definitely continue to eat there anytime we head up tp Frederick.
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fp c.
Great pulled pork and ribs. Husband loves the brisket. Greens are great, as is the cornbread. My kids LOVE the wings. I wouldn't have thought a BBQ place as a good source for wings. My favorite is Carolina style, but there are 3 sauces (Traditional/regular, Memphis and Mustard) that you can try out also. I keep a bottle of the regular in the house. Several days a week there are special dinner deals that make it hard to drive by. Along with $2 beer and a parking lot in downtown Frederick, it doesn't get much better. There is also a friendly, attentive staff. It makes it difficult to leave, but I feel I really need to get up and let someone else have the table when it gets real busy.
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Steve K.
Went for ribs on Tuesday night. They have a $15 whole rack and a side special. Ribs were OK, but I am very picky since I make my own on a smoker at home. Most people would probably think that they were very good. Pulled pork is very good here. Sides are good, but small. Desserts are expensive. I like the atmosphere and service a lot.
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Richard F.
A nice restaurant serving lousy barbecue. The dining room at Black Hog was hopping when I went there for Saturday lunch. The service was good. They had a small bar in the corner serving local craft brewed beer, and they had a respectable collection of bourbon. The prices were fine. I liked everything about it except the barbecue. The ribs were skimpy and flavorless (honestly, with the rib meat in my mouth and my eyes closed, there was no way to tell that this was supposed to be smoked pork ribs). We ordered the chicken wings. They were deep fried. Deep fried. If you are a real barbecue joint, and you have a smoker back there, smoking meat night and day, you would never think to fry the wings, right? Just stick the wings in the smoker along with everything else. Anyway, deep fried wings.
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Kristina L.
As a Carolina girl, I'm serious about my sweet tea and BBQ. Since moving up here, I've missed being so close to good BBQ. Well, it comes pretty close at Black Hog. Famous dave's, red hot and blue have nothing on this place. Sure the location is small, but I like that. Reminds me of back home with the little shack BBQ joints. The only thing missing is a smoker out back. If you want to try this place, go during the day and get their lunch special - 2 sandwiches and 2 sides for 10 bucks. I get the pulled pork which melts in your mouth. I also add a side of Mac &cheese which offers a kick of heat. Of course, you have to wash it down with sweet tea, which rivals my grandmothers. If sweet tea isn't your thing, try Cheerwine. It's a cherry flavored soda from the Carolinas. It's one of the few locations in the DMV to carry this Carolina gem. Overall, You will leave with a full happy tummy. The only gripe I have is the bathrooms (and the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars). Though spacious and clean, the restrooms do not have a changing table. There's no bigger turnoff than having to change your kid on the bathroom floor. This is disappointing considering it is a family establishment.
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Mike A.
Stayed with friends in Gaithersburg this weekend and last night, all too tired to head into DC or cook for ourselves, we tried to think of someplace good for better than average comfort food. Once Black Hog was mentioned, there was no turning back. It's located in downtown Frederick, with plenty around to see and do, and is definitely worth a visit if you like good barbecue. I'm pretty skeptical of places that don't use real plates, but it works for this place. The food itself is amazing, although I would recommend sticking to just the meat and cornbread. While the sides were good, those were terrific and filling enough that you won't want anything else. Every table has an assortment of sauces for your dipping/basting pleasure. Try the Black Hog and Arkansas sauces, skip the Carolina unless you're a big fan of vinegar. Most places as "informal" as this tend to have mediocre service, but the staff here was friendly and attentive. No drink was ever empty and, once done, we only waited about 4 minutes total to get the check and pay. If you're looking for good barbecue, definitely try Black Hog at some point. You won't leave disappointed, or hungry.
(4)
Robert R.
Never had a bad plate at this place. Best bbq in the area.
(4)
Joe M.
Ok BBQ. The ribs were good the brisket was fair and was served barely warm. BBQ beans average and could have had more flavor. 3 stars is the max I can give. Service was friendly but at times slow. A lot of regulars grab the attention of the servers and you may be waiting. Never really felt overly welcomed. Atmosphere is very casual and a bit noisy. If your looking for world class BBQ this isn't it. Not much better than some of the chains. Please don't compare to good Memphis or Kansas City BBQ. Didn't take Amex. Bad for my expense account as a business traveler so can't come back based on that alone.
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Chuck B.
Very good BBQ. A must stop.
(4)
Scott W.
While passing through this area for a gig I ate at this place on back-to-back days. Amazing food cooked professionally, great service, and more food than you can handle. It'll cost you, but good barbecue usually does. Recommend the ribs highly.
(5)
Elizabeth G.
LOVE this place. They have quick service and the carolina style BBQ is awesome with the vinegar slaw.
(5)
Droid B.
Loved the ribs.
(5)
Joe W.
Great pork BBQ. Prices are good, sandwiches are large. Parking on the side is a bonus for those driving downtown. Check their daily specials for good deals. A welcome addition for low priced dinning. Improvements that could be made: - Beer selection could be expanded but there are a couple of decent choices. - Double doors would be good in the cold weather - Need Sunday hours
(4)
Will M.
Black Hog does it again! This place is the biz, had the BHB triple which is chicken, ribs and a choice of meat. I had the sausage as my third choice, and of course it was awesome. But the star of the show was the dry rub ribs, they rivaled the ones I had at Rendezvous in Memphis, and I did not have to endure a pee pee smell on my way through entrance! Go Frederick!!!
(5)
Andrzrej K.
This is such a 4 star spot. I had memphis dry rub ribs and a burger on the side- great meal after driving from Brooklyn. Ive been to Memphis, had the dry rub- Black Hog were almost as good- very very close the only difference being Black Hog rub was a bit sweeter and spicy. Burger, not the best- stick with ribs or the bbq sangwich. I am a fan of Frederick in General, I think its an underrated city so I tend to be in a good mood when eating- but in any manner this place serves up some ill grub to lotsa people- and there is usually a line here. This place is such a 4 star place, not 5 cuz its just missing something- but its definetly not even close to a 3, if you eat here u will agree w me.
(4)
Greg O.
I still find it incredibly tough to find barbecue in this area that I can say is really good. Black Hog is by no means bad- I would say it's above average BBQ for area. The pork was moist and fairly tasty, but the sauces were disappointing. I had fries for a side and found them to be fairly bland. The service was friendly and quick. They do have actual sweet tea, which is huge plus and a rarity this far north.
(3)
Rachel L.
The BBQ is awful. All the sides are awful. Its a nice looking place and im sure the guy is making a mint but the food is just plain awful.
(1)
Mayme K.
Great BBQ place! Everything I have sampled so far has been tasty. Very busy during the lunch rush.
(4)
Chris M.
Very, very good barbeque. Wings with dry rub were great, different. Buffalo wings also very, very good. Tried the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, good, not very spicy, meat cooked perfectly but I guess I just don't love that style sauce. Had some of my wife's traditional pulled pork, sweet, nice flavor, very good sandwich. Ribs(Dry Rub ) were big, meaty and pretty tasty. Wishing they had some more heat in one of their sauces, but when you get down to it, it's how the meat is cooked and they do that very, very well. Will come back when I visit Frederick again.
(4)
Arthur W.
Tender, Juicy, Moist and the meat is too. Nice clean restaurant chain. Be sure to ask for extra sauce if you're taking out. Otherwise you'll wish you had.
(4)
C W.
Love this place. Finally real BBQ in Frederick and not a chain restaurant. The pulled pork is great! Have them put the sauce on the side. I crave their Mac & cheese. Ultimate comfort food. Plus their coleslaw and baked beans are good too. Don't get the cubes brisket. It turns out too dry & tough. Also, do not like the ribs as they do not fall off the bone. You have to tear the meat off.
(4)
Xiao M.
Whenever I am craving BBQ, this is the place I go to. Black Hog is the best BBQ I've had in the area. The pulled pork and brisket were particularly tasty. Additionally, they do a good job with the sides (corn bread, mac & cheese). Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.
(4)
Julaine N.
Great barbecue, especially the pulled pork and ribs. I love the specials on Mondays and Tuesdays. My boyfriend and I share a rack of ribs, 2 sides, and chicken wings for around $20. A great deal for meat that falls of the bone. Their sauces are tasty and not too sweet. If you dine in, the sauces are right at your table for you to use as much or as little as you would like. Their sides are also great, especially the collard greens and macaroni & cheese.
(4)
Dustin H.
Awesome Arkansas beef sandwich and brisket...I'd write a longer review but this is all you need to know. I live in Hanover, PA and I try to find many excuses to make the trip to Frederick just so I can warrant eating at Black Hog :) Even took my GF there for Valentine's day...her choice of course!
(5)
Adam Z.
Best BBQ in the DC area. We drive to Frederick from Silver Spring just for this Q (or hopefully on the way home from skiing). Food is all excellent. I especially like the pulled pork and Arkansas beef, which are twice cooked chunks of brisket with a smoked on coating of BBQ sauce. Yum. Sides are very good. Even the pickles are great. Atmosphere is laid back, including the BBQ sauce squeeze bottle with soap in the bathroom. Go. Now.
(5)
Barry S.
The reviews are legit. Terrance makes some good Q and is friendly enough to chat about his offerings ... my kinda cook/owner/manager/whatever he is ... just a cool dude. The Carolina Pork and the Pork Shoulder are both five star. I think the "beef tips" was the Arkansas BBQ ... whatever that was it was my favorite. Terrance told me I'd love the brisket too but it was dry and wasn't as flavorful as his other offerings. Mustard sauce is excellent with the Carolina Q. Mac and Cheese was above average ... but the beans were just standard fare. Mixed reviews on the banana creme pie and the coca cola cake ... but I felt they were both four star or better for a $3.50 item. Good stuff. Worth a drive and surely will consistently serve as a good spot for satisfying my BBQ needs. UPDATE: Second time I got the beef tips it was my least favorite. Pork shoulder and chopped pork remain great ... but the chili has emerged as the best dish and the gumbo is awesome also.
(4)
Bro H.
Got turned around for a second when 15 takes a random right turn. Figured I'd may as well eat as long as I had my phone out to figure out where I was. Had a brisket sandwich that was above average, at a price that would suggest I should be eating the best barbeque of my life, given that I was in goddamn Frederick. (Average sized sandwich + small side of beans was over 10 bucks including tax). Brisket was tender, but smoke flavor was definitely lacking. It's good, just not a ten dollar sandwich in the middle of nowhere.
(3)
Rick P.
Upscale Pig Meat ! Loved it ! Go early in the week for nightly specials (Mon-Wed only).
(4)
David Z.
We stumbled on Black Hog in a random trip to downtown /Historic Frederick... the smell of BBQ in the air led us right to the spot on the edge of the historic district. Black Hog is everything you would want in a modern BBQ place.... cool decor, but nothing fancy and wood bench tables out front to enjoy a nice day.... which we did. The menu is traditional bbq- offering brisket, pork and chicken in both full portions as well as on sandwiches. The sides were traditional to and included slaw, potato salad, greens and the like. We started off with an order of wings with traditional buffalo sauce and they were meaty with a great, tangy sauce. I had the 1/2 order of the chicken and a side of greens...the chicken had a great rub on it and tasted great with the various bbq sauces that I doused it with. Black Hog's selection includes both North Carolina (nah) and Kansas City (YES!) styles at the table as well as their own spicy blend....which was a little thin for my taste. The greens at first tasted a little bland but as I ate them I found most of the flavor and spices towards the bottom of the cup...once I got there, they tasted great.. So, on a nice, sunny day in historic Frederick I will certainly recommend Black Hog. The service was great and they also have burgers and a full selection of beers and the always coveted sweet tea. Go get it.
(4)
Donald P.
Food was good...got it to go...called ahead and it was ready before we were done our beer....Mustard wings were really good....ham sandwich left a lot to be desired...
(3)
Steph Y.
I just wanted to post an update. I have noticed that the owners must either read Yelp, the Frederick food blogs, and/or generally listen to their customers. They have changed so many things for the better since the first time we've eaten there. The Mac and Cheese used to be dry and just ok, now it's cheesy cheesy goodness. The bread used to be an uninspired slice of white bread, now it's a thick slab of yummy corn bread. The Carolina pork used to be knocked for not being smokey enough, now you can taste a ton of smoke. I just want to send out a big THANK YOU to the owners for listening and updating. I'm now giving you five stars because it's awesome that you care enough to make these changes.
(5)
Jason C.
I was shocked when I came here. I am from the South and this place was amazing. I have been to BBQ places all over FL/GA and this place is one of the best ones I have been to. The best BBQ I have ever eaten is at a place in Jacksonville, FL called Mojo's. Black Hog is almost just as good. Black Hog meat is awesome...where they lack is their sauces. They don't offer a spicy BBQ sauce and some of the sauces are lacking...but very good still. The pulled pork was the best I have ever eaten...better than Mojo's. The ribs were not that good. I also tried the Arkansas Beef...it was OK. The Beef Brisket was wonderful!! The carolina chopped pork was great also. It's great to find a place with some good sweet tea up north as well. They know how to make some great sweet tea.
(5)
Rob H.
While there is certainly better BBQ to be had in the DelMarVa region, Black Hog is by far one of the most family friendly, sit down places. We stayed away when they initially opened due to lukewarm reviews, but had heard from friends that they had recently turned the bend. Suffice it to say, we liked it so much the first time we went a month ago that we've since been back twice. The various traditional meats (pork, beef brisket, baby back ribs) all received positive reviews from the various peeps in our parties. There's lots more we haven't yet tried -- like the pit ham and smoked beef sausage. As I'm not much of a red meat eater, I went with the chicken, which was very good both times. While I much prefer an actual smoked chicken, the Black Hog's rubbed and grilled birds were mighty tasty. They offer several sauces at the table (bonus points for no stinginess here -- it always irks me when places dole out the sauce in tiny plastic cups). Preferences at our table varied by personal taste, but all were considered above average. The Black Hog signature sauce was a personal favorite. As for the sides, I thoroughly enjoyed the greens and the fresh cut fries. The cornbread is above average and better than Texas toast! The cole slaw and mac & cheese are both decent, but unmemorable. The beans and rice was fairly blah. Desserts -- we only tried the Cocacola Cake, which we've had many times passing through the Carolinas and BBQ joints in the midSouth. By comparison, their version was sub par -- a bit dry and the icing too sweet. YMMV. Service was perfectly good, considering that we've always visited during peak weekend hours. Sure, we've had to wait a spell for a table but there were seats at the bar and it was well worth the wait. If I had one gripe, it was that they have big screen TVs in the dining room. While I'm indifferent when these are tuned to a sporting event, etc., there was some sort of grisly crime drama during our 2nd visit. When I pointed out that murder scenes were not likely very appetizing to diners, our young waiter seemed completely oblivious. Overall, a fun and tasty choice at budget prices for historic downtown Frederick. Not necessarily the best choice for the hardcore BBQ purist (although they'll appreciate eating off the paper sheets), but not likely to offend one either.
Delicious. I went for lunch on a trip from Boston. Finally, good bbq!
(5)
alan b.
Stopped at black hog barbecue on the way to Yonkers via DC last night. My wife and I loved it. The brisket was excellent although I didn't see a smoke ring which suggests that it wasn't cooked so long or it wasn't smoked but the taste and consistency was just right. I also has some dry ribs which I thought could have done without the spicy powder that was thrown on after they were cooked. The baked beans were excellent and the bottomless lemonade was much appreciated after a long drive. The bartender was very friendly (we were at the bar because we didn't want to wait) Overall four stars. We had a very enjoyable dinner and would race back if we were in the area again.
(4)
Ane L.
Great food and service. Love their brisket and corn bread. If you like BBQ then this is the place for you. We go here time and time again. Good weekly specials as well.
(5)
Joel S.
I have lived in the Carolinas and Texas and enjoyed BBQ at some of the most famous places around... and this place is definitely in their league. They nailed it!!!
(5)
Michael M.
Dry rubbed ribs are delicious.
(4)
Orlangela A.
He said," wow...well besides the bitter cold outside that reminds you that you are still in Maryland..all it took is one bite into the BBQ ribs I ordered and I thought I was back in South Carolina. This place knows how to do BBQ. From the hand pulled pork, not machine pulled to the mac and cheese. This place gives you large portions that will fill you up. Everything was great including the service. This place lets the food speak for itself. We will probably go there like once a week to pig out...yea we will." She said, "Yummmm....this place is Delish! I got the pulled pork sandwich and mac and cheese and let me just say it was amazing. The sandwich was huge filled with lots of pork but it was very good and i finished it all. The pork tasted very fresh and real...not like those other cheap places. The mac and cheese is homemade so it tastes just like it came out of the oven and not the microwave. The server told us all about their specials so we will def be back every monday night when its only 11 bucks for 2 pulled pork sandwiches and 2 sides, this will def fill up me and babycakes."
(5)
Spoon G.
I had the BBQ pulled pork - with a side of baked beans. First off - the restaurant is totally cute on the outside, clean and airy on the inside, furnished very nicely, brick walls, nice bar set in the back. Each table has a roll of paper towels, some mustard, sweet BBQ sauce. The service was very friendly and it smelled great inside. The pulled pork had a nice vinegary sauce (not as sweet as what I'm used to) with a side of corn bread and my beans. The beans are homemade, with nice bits of pork, and a subtle smoky flavor. The pork was juicy, tender and the sauce was a perfect complement. For dessert I had the peach pie, which was good, but still a far cry from Mission Pie's. Overall a great spot in the historic downtown of Frederick! I left with a huge smile.
(4)
Wayland K.
Good BBQ joint. Nuff said. Well...maybe I can expand a little. Stopped by on a Friday night durring primetime and only waited 10 mins for a table for 2. Friendly staff met us right away. You have the option of the full dinning experience or takeout. Sat down and ordered a sweet tea and the two meat combo plate. The pulled pork and smoked brisket were amazing. I loved the Carolina sauce on my pork and dipped my crispy fries in the Kansas City and house Black Hog sauces. Prices seemed fair for the quality of food. Highly recommended, will dine there again.
(4)
Stephanie S.
I have passed by Black Hog every week on my way to work. I told myself that some day I would be able to stop and eat what I had been smelling while driving down Market Street. Well, today was the day. I went mid afternoon, around 4ish. Since it was a nice day, the outdoor section was filled, so I decided to saddle up to the bar. The bar, while small, offered your standard beers and liquors, as well as Flying Dog beer, a local brewery. After looking through the double-sided menu, I settled on the BBQ pork shoulder sandwich with a side of potato salad. As a side note, Black Hog does offer take out, and has a counter for ordering. With that said, it literally took two minutes after I ordered for the food to arrive at my seat. No joke. Now I don't know if the sandwich is a popular choice, but I can't get food that fast at a fast food restaurant! The sandwich was a generous portion and came with a variety of sauces to add on. Try the Black Hog sauce. The potato salad was a little too peppery for my taste and had large chunks of potato. All in all, the food was delicious and the service was quick and courteous. I would definitely go again.
(4)
Mary-Beth F.
This is honestly some of the the best bbq I have ever had, and I've been to KC many times. Unfortunately I don't live in Frederick anymore so I can't get my bbq fix. The Arkansas beef tips are amazing. I can't say enough about this place. I must plan a trip back just to eat there!
(5)
Jennifer B.
I am often disappointed by BBQ joints north of the Carolinas, but not this time! First, let me say I give extra pts to anywhere that offers a plethora of sauces right on the the table. In this case, I highly recommend the Mustard, Original, & Carolina. However, the Kansas City tasted like straight up molasses, which is not my bag. Besides that, every bite was delic - the Carolina pork & the brisket both rock. The collards are tasty when spiked w/ TX Pete & Carolina BBQ. The Mac & cheese is super rich, homemade style (I totally disagree w/reviewer who said it tasted powdered). Lastly, the pickles are for some reason to die for. Ask for extra... Enjoy!
(4)
Kevin W.
This place serves great food and there is a lot of it. Best BBQ in Frederick.
(4)
Christie V.
Two different BBQ establishments in one week, perfect time to do a comparison and rate both. The BBQ. OK. I ordered the brisket and memphis ribs. The ribs were ok, not as tasty as other memphis ribs I've had in the past. The brisket good. Neither had a real distinct smoke ring from really great BBQ. Sides were good as well. Kinda cute how the food came on a "plate" of plastic tray covered in paper. My peeps and I hit this place mid-week during lunch right before it got really busy. At first it looks pretty well staffed. There is a counter if you want to get take out (I assume). We were eating in and were asked to just find a place to sit. (clue one). Waitress came by and started to take our order, and then excused herself to help another server deliver food to a big table. Once we ordered, our food came pretty quickly... so it looks like the kitchen is well staffed. The restaurant filled pretty quickly and it became clear that our waitress was essentially responsible for the whole restaurant. We wanted refills on our waters, but couldn't find our server... When we asked for our split-checks, she handed a stack to our whole table, and then was nowhere to be found. One of my dining mates ended up grabbing our checks and payment and running down the waitress. And then... the wait... For a place that gets that busy at lunch, there really should have been better waitstaff coverage of the floor. Other places in town in a similar price range are better staffed... The owner is no newbie to Frederick restaurants so this shouldn't be a glaring issue, but it is. Bottom line: the food...3-4 stars, but the poor staffing of the front end of the house takes it to a solid 2 stars.
(2)
Scott R.
It's a keeper. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, but we had them cater a lunch for a big customer meeting today. We had trays of beef brisket, pulled pork, mac&cheese, slaw, potato salad, greens with bacon, pinto beans and more. Customer's raved, even volunteered to drive an hour back out to our place for the next meeting as long as we ordered Black Hog again. Of note, our customers hailed from South Carolina (close enough to NC, right?), Texas, Iowa (close enought to Kansas City, right?), and more - and there was absolutely no fussing over "it's not real barbecue." Also of note - even the greens were a big hit. Great job by Mike Tauraso, of Tasting Room and Proof. We'll be back.
(4)
Brenda A.
I made a few visits to the Black Hog BBQ and I think it's a great place. I think the food is very good (including the sides) and the place it'self is nice. I think the prices are very reasonable as well. I would note that the location is just outside or beyond (by a block or so) of the "newer" downtown section of Frederick. So the immediate area can feel a little suspect during the nighttime hours. On one visit they were out of most BBQ menu items at 8 PM on Saturday night - that was disappointing. And it was more disappointing that they didn't bother to mention it until after were seated and ordered drinks (they did that to every customer that sat down). Hopefully that was a fluke. We did go back and were glad we did.
(4)
Francis S.
I am a X-Restaurant GM. My family and I hit this palce the week of their opening and were expecting a great BBQ experience. To my suprise it was not even close. I was impressed with the interior and the size of the place (just the size I would have chosen) as being cozy & inviting. The decor is set right and not having a lot of cheep BBQ items all around is a welcome sight. But then we sat down to order. The Wait Staff was pleasant enough, and they did answer all of our questions but what I found troublesome was: * BHB had run out of Cornbread! * There was no BBQ Sauce on the tables to choose from! Nor a Choice really at all! * The Wait Staff had to be flagged down on many occasions! * Then there was the food: o Portion Size was poor, I got the Two (2) meet platter and the serving size of 2oz Portion Cup size of Carolina Pork and two slices of Brisket measuring 3.5 X 2 and a 2oz portion of Slaw with another 2oz portion of Sweet Potato side was not worth the $10+ I paid. To Pay over $50 for a meal that left all of us hungry when we left is a poor sign of things to come in a Restaurant. In all my years in the industry never have I had a guest leave my store hungry after finishing a meal (no dessert will fill that void) they ordered. o The Slaw was overpowered by Vinegar and we had to ask for Sugar to correct the seasoning and this still did not help. A good Slaw is what adds to the BBQ experience and can make the dish even better. o The Sauce was just Ok, but again the Sauce in a BBQ establishment should be the cherry on the Sunday. Every true BBQ establishment I know (I lived 22 years in the South and visited all the BBQ Shrine Cities & little Mom and Pop road shacks) have three (3) basic Sauces on the Table and that they offer on the Meal. They also offer the Dry Rub BBQ and the Vinegar Style as well in some locations. But the basic sauces are: * Sweet ~ With a Smokey Sweet Flavor and a little hint of finishing Heat. * Hot ~ For those that like a Kicked-up BBQ Sauce with Heat, Smokiness, and minimum sweet side but more on the Heat side. * The Traditional Carolina Vinegar ~ Enough Said o Temp of the food was Ok. The Sides were Hot but the protean was medium and not piping hot as expected. Overall I would say not a great first time experience for the cost and quality/quantity of food. * Running out of Food like Cornbread a must have in a BBQ establishment. White Bread is Ok, but offering Texas Toast and Cornbread should be included in the Meal and not a Side Dish. This makes it look like you are nickel and diming your guests. * Not having all Items on the Menu (not having all soda flavors?). Do they offer Free Refills on Tea & Soda? Not marked, and not expressed by the Wait Staff. * Portion Size offering Vs. Price, way out of sink. Too Costly for the Price charged and portion size presented. Also to state the justification for the Baby Back Ribs Menu Cost is a bad decision and looks like to the guest you are trying to justify your Menu Prices in Print. I understand Food Cost but Price, Portion, Flavor, and Service keeps them coming back. Mr. Tauraso also owns the Tasting Room in Frederick. This was his attempt to open up a place he clearly has no clue as to what is truly a BBQ Joint. Stick to small sampler plates and expensive wine and leave the BBQ to real Que People.
(1)
Frankie M.
I am married to a NC girl and we have searched for 16 years for "acceptable BBQ" in Virginia. She is finally happy!! We both think everything about Black Hog is perfect! Perfect BBQ! Go get some!
(5)
John D.
An excellent place to eat. Great BBQ and great burgers. Very friendly staff and a clean restaurant. Eat-in very comfortably or carry-out. If you like BBQ definitely try it, you'll be hooked.
(5)
Tom W.
Food was good, service was slow but friendly. Smoked briscut a bit too overdone.
(3)
E D.
Very good BBQ. We were lucky and go the last parking spot and seated right away, but there were several parties waiting.
(4)
K B.
This place is great, authentic BBQ with great flavor.
(5)
Steve W.
I drive up from Montgomery County almost every Saturday to eat here. The pulled pork is so moist and juicy. The Arkansas beef is very good as well. The baked beans, mac & cheese, and collard greens are very tasty. I love the sweet tea as well. The corn bread could be a little moister. Definite spot to have luch or dinner at. I wish they would open a spot in Rockville or Bethesda. They would defintely put the other so called BBQ restraunt out of business.
(5)
Steff C.
Best BBQ in Frederick by far! The Carolina Style pork sandwich is our favorite because it's chopped up. But the pulled sandwich is also good. There sides are good! The fries are fresh cut! And the BBQ sauce are all good our favorite is Kansas City! Also there Sweet Tea is really good can't have BBQ without that!
(5)
Jon-Mikel B.
This place is legit! Fantastic BBQ no matter what your preferred flavor is, Memphis, Carolina, Texas... they got it all! They sandwiches are sloppy and delicious! And their greens are the best!
(4)
Pete D.
Finally got a chance to sit in the restaurant and enjoy their food vs having it as carry-out. I ordered the combo, which were ribs, arkansas brisket, and the pork shoulder. My sides were mac and cheese and greens. The brisket is great, smoked, then resmoked, I mean it had a great flavor to it. The ribs weren't the best I've had, but still good. However, I loved their tender, moist, pork shoulder with their own signature Black Hog sauce, this is very well done. Definitely a goto spot in Frederick, make your way out here.
(3)
Bailey K.
A really good place for lunch. Reasonably priced and great choice of BBQ from all over. The wait help is fantastic. My kids love it also. Has its own parking too...a rarity in downtown Frederick.
(5)
Brian S.
This place is so good! Being raised by southerners and still having a majority of my family in Memphis I like to think I know a thing or two about BBQ. Make sure you go for the Carolina style! Be sure you round that out with beans, slaw and some sweet tea. But trust me, you are not done there. Save some room for the Coca-Cola cake. This will make for one of the best meals you can find in this area.
(5)
J. Burke M.
Great food but I could have been happier with the portions. I never leave truly full.
(4)
Chris G.
Holy pepper, Batman! The chopped BBQ pork was moist, but had enough black pepper mixed in to choke a donkey. The brisket was fairly dry as well. Cornbread was perfectly adequate; it did its job by getting the butter from the plate to my mouth. Beans were quite tasty, with big pieces of chopped bacon to round out the flavor.
(2)
Guy S.
Good BBQ, decent prices, portions are just right although the sides can be on the smallish side (but I can use less side since I'm a fat man). Last time I went a friend and I sat at the bar and sipped dollar ponies of bud while taking out copious amounts of BBQ. Carolina pulled pork and beef brisket are both good choices.
(4)
Matthew G.
We were on our way out to the Catoctin Mountains to go to an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. We stopped in Historic Fredrick on the way back. I had been meaning to go ever since I heard the reviews of Volt. We did not make reservations and were not properly dressed so we strolled around and ended up at the Black Hog and I was glad we did. This is the best BBQ I have had in a long time. I love BBQ but DC just does not have any good/great places. Last time I had good BBQ was a year ago at Zingermans Road House in Michigan which may be one of the best I have ever had. Very kid and baby friendly. Ramp up to the front door. Plenty of room between tables, Bathroom was clean and large but no changing table. It staff was very nice and clearly very educated on BBQ. I had the pulled pork shoulder with the vinegar NC sauce. My wife had the AK Beef and tried a few sauces that were on the table. I was very impressed with both. My wife does not eat a lot of red meat so I got almost a sandwich and a half. I love that girl. She had a side of Mac and Cheese the way it is suppose to be done with sharp cheddar, as she put it. I had a bottle of the local amber beer which was excellent. Even though this place is over an hour away I will return soon. I was very impressed with the menus on many restaurants on Market Street. Historic Fredrick is much nicer than I ever remembered.
(5)
Tristan H.
I'm originally from Memphis, TN so this 5 star review does not come easily. I did not try their shoulder but I did try Memphis-style dry rub ribs and can vouch for their authenticity. Technically the ribs themselves are St. Louis style (short-ribs), but the spicing is definitely from Memphis. While the Rendezvous restaurant in downtown Memphis is popular for dry-rub ribs, this place does them much better. Anyway, if one were on a BBQ tour, then check out Dreamlands in Birmingham.
(5)
Dennis H.
Finally, great barbeque in downtown Frederick. We used to drive to Mountaindale General Store or Chubby's for barbecue. Black Hog surpasses both in atmosphere and quality -- and it's right on Market Street. I had the beef brisket sandwich. It was messy to eat (I won't ever go there on a first date) and delicious. Mike Tauraso has done it again!
(5)
Luisita S.
Black Hog BBQ is OK. Not bad but nothing special. Let's put it this way: It's NOT going to be featured "Diners, Driveins and Dives".
(2)
kimberly w.
What's there to say that hasn't already been said? Our quick run-down... FOOD - My husband got 3 meats and 2 sides (Brisket, Pork shoulder and Carolina BBQ with Greens and Mac 'n cheese) He's a native Eastern Carolina'r and said the Carolina BBQ was just "ok". His favorite was by far the pork shoulder. Sides were great...just would've been better if there were some Texas Pete on the table to go with the greens! I got the 1/2 chicken with fries and mac 'n cheese. Everything was good, but I definitely could've done without the seasoning they dumped on the chicken after it had been cooked. The sweet tea was sweet, but definitely not that syrupy, heavy taste that defines "sweet tea". Bummer. WAIT - Waited a LONG time. It's a tiny place so if you go on a busy night, put your name in, grab a seat by the bar (if you can) or take a stroll down market st. Just be back when they call your name! Also, the key might be to join up with other groups if you don't mind sharing a table! I'm kind of joking, but a table of 7 got seated WAY before we got our seats and they came in a good 20 minutes after us. OTHER - Kind of a bummer to see the trash going in the same can as the beer bottles. With as many beer bottles that we saw, it would be nice to know they're recycling. Also, would be nice to not have the trash can in the very middle of the dining room. OVERALL - Would definitely go back if it looked slow inside...otherwise, I'd probably try another restaurant in the downtown area.
(4)
Ryan S.
Both my dining companions seemed to like this place better than I did. I thought it was good, and the service was extremely friendly; but I was disappointed with my pork ribs for the price. I had the mac & cheese for a side, and it was top notch though. Both of my dining companions had the pulled pork (just the meat, not a sandwich), and I suspect had I ordered that, I'd be giving it 4 stars. I'll likely try it again, given all the good reviews. But I'm not sure why so many people say the prices are decent... I found it to be a bit pricey.
(3)
Hannah M.
Went to Black Hog for dinner. Outstanding! Great food and quick service!
(5)
C T.
Great food, but was closed on a Sunday! Boo!
(4)
B C.
Our family loved this place!! The food is DELICIOUS! Best bbq we've had and we've tried A LOT! The macaroni and cheese was so good we had to order another order for our 3 year old who is impossible to please :) It's definitely a restaurant you need to check out.
(5)
Tim O.
So So to decent Q they go light on the seasonings so you can taste the little bit of meat you get .The reason for the single star is a total lack of value, micro portions at high price , I spent about $25.00++ on a beer and a rib and brisket combo only to receive three and one half THIN slices of brisket and a dry bun on the side, four " Spareribs" NOT they were about 3 +- inches long and basically devoid of meat my side was a tiny ramekin of very bland slaw .I even mentioned to the server the very small size of the order when I received it thinking there must be a mistake and maybe this was some kind of sample thing and all I got back was a shoulder shrug. This was the second and the last visit for me!!Twice I spent $25-$30 on a meal and left hungry no third strike required I am out for good.
(1)
John B.
Have been here a few times over the last year or so. The Carolina pork is outstanding, probably the best I've ever had with the sauce having just the right touch of vinegar. The other meats are all good, and the cornbread is first rate. I'm a huge cornbread fan
(5)
Ginny B.
Delicious food and a great atmosphere. Certainly the best BBQ that we've found in Frederick yet and it's very reasonably priced. Can't wait to return!!
(5)
L O.
The first time I went to Black Hog, they were out of all things BBQ at 7PM. We left, and returned 3 weeks later in the hopes they had sorted out their problems with ordering. I was with a group of 6, and the service was rather slow for this small restaurant. After ordering we heard someone from the kitchen yell, "86 Carolina". The waiter returned to our table about 30 minutes later with our food. Two of the six at the table ordered Carolina style, and it was apparent they split the portion. I was one of those people, and 4 oz portion of pulled pork, extra small mac&cheese (flavorless, soggy), and single slice of wonder bread was not enough to fill my appetite. Additionally, the BBQ recipe was "alright", but for the money, portion and overall taste, I prefer Famous Daves. Because I was still starving, I ordered the sweet potato pie. Ick. Firstly, it was served cold, secondly it was just gross. 1 star because I didn't get sick, and because I washed it down with a couple beers. I'm so tired of these restaurants in downtown Frederick taking up prime real estate for their sub par food.
(1)
Rich C.
BEST BBQ in the region, by far. We bumped into this place after a sons baseball game, the one in Urbana and have been loyal fans ever since, usually at the Frederick location. Food - What's good - simply everything, really! The pulled pork shoulder is fantastic. The chicken is awesome, they're spice dusting is amazing. The smoked sausage is very tasty. The ribs, I get with BBQ and dry rub, are wow. The brisket is good, but not news worthy. They have several sauces available, each is unique and good in its own way. Ask for extra sauce with your meal, it comes out warm. Believe me you will not be disappointed. I will not go anywhere else anymore. I've converted a lot of people to this place in the last year or two. Service - extremely fast. You. Will get your food within minutes of ordering, I'm not kidding. We have ordered, eaten, and payed within 30 minutes for 6 of us. I've been in Panera longer. Only complaint, the Frederick location is really small, not many tables. If you don't get there by 5 or so, you will wait...and go crazy smelling the food. The Urbana store is slightly bigger and has a nice bar area. Oh and Monday is buy one pork sandwich get one free night, need I say more!
(5)
Emma W.
Great BBQ! Two options. Carry out or sit down... If you want to sit down just wait for the wait staff. Many different varieties of bbq here. From pork shoulder to Arkansas brisket to Carolina pulled pork to chicken... And all the sauces you can put with it! Makes for a fun combination! Very tasty. Fan of Pork shoulder myself. Just ask if you don't know the difference! It's usually busy so the staff may be scarce when you need them. Like more water... Or drink? As for the sides. Not too bad. The corn bread at this location i thought was in the sweet side. I like the urbana location better... Otherwise... I would return if I'm in the area!! Try it out!
(4)
Vincent V.
Wanted to find a quick inexpensive meal in Frederick, where there are an abundance of good restaurants. Having read the reviews of others we thought we would give this a try. When we entered the place there was quite a din from the concrete floors, wooden tables and lack of sound cushioning in the ceiling. OK, it is a BBQ place - give it that! Walking down the steps from the side entrance I took the railing down the steps - mistake - it was sticky and left a residue on my hand. When we were seated I asked the waiter if they had any handiwipes and he said that they used to but they do not have them any anymore. A finger eating place without wipes!!!! Ok we moved beyond that. Asked for beverages and since I am supposed to be restricted with the use of caffeine and sugar - nothing. Asked for non-alcoholic beer - NO. Got water. Order chicken wings and the 1/4 chicken and Carolina pulled pork. The wings arrived in a few minutes and the eight wings were tasty - small but good. Then the main course arrived - me and my partner had the same order. I had two pieces of chicken (a thigh and a breast) that were seasoned well, a small container of potato salad, a small container of what I figured out was cole slaw (extremely fine shredded with strong vinegar taste - sorry I didn't take a picture! - and a piece of corn bread that was just OK - left it after a taste. My partners order had half of the chicken breast that I did and a leg. When we asked the waitress she said you get one piece of dark and one white. I said look at the discrepancy of the my portions. She said do you want me to take it back - I said yes. She came back with the plate with the other half of the chicken breast. My partner ordered sweet potato as a side and there was a small container of a brown/red substance, she tasted it and was way too sweet (swimming in what seemed to be maple syrup and brown sugar). The pulled pork was very tasty but in a cardboard cup that would be considered a taster. We then saw the bill - $41 for two undersized portions of food. In summary: (out of 5) Food quality ................................. 4 Portions ........................................ 1 Service ......................................... 2 Atmosphere .................................. 2 Value for the money ...................... 1
(2)
Megan H.
Hey you. What's up. Let's get some barbeque and a cold one and we'll be good to go. Every time I drive into this part of town, I become like Pavlov's dog going through conditioning and I start salivating at the thought of that aphrodisiac barbeque smoke diffusing through the air filters in my car. Yea, extreme, I know. Their smoked pork shoulder is so good that it's a struggle to get anything else. But I managed to force myself out of the tried and true and give the ribs and wings a try, and I'm so glad that I did. The dry seasoning on the wings was interesting. I was terrified when the server walked over, with each wing drowning in a powder. My immediate thoughts went to my water cup - "is this going to be enough!?". Interestingly enough, the dry rub was not excessively salty, but rather sweet. My AIM username used to be sugarsweet1188 so honestly, it's hard for me to think anything's ever "too sweet". It's different for sure, but it's worth a try. There's an unpaved lot with free parking in the back, but careful, if you're in heels it'll make for a very adventurous trek in the sloped gravel.
(4)
Melissa M.
Holy mother of BBQ where have you been all my life!? My hubby and I were planning on visiting another local BBQ place but it was sold out when we arrived. After yelping, we saw this place and decided to try it. I am SO GLAD the other place was sold out! Not only were we seated right away during lunch rush, the food was so amazing we didn't even have time to take a picture of it! I LOVED the Arkansas brisket, dry ribs, and baked beans. I didn't want to share with my hubby but I exchanged some for his pork. I don't even think we talked during this meal. Now that I look back, we probably looked like two people who never ate meat before and realized it was the best thing ever. I have no regrets. The food was warm and had an amazing smokey flavor to it. Even without the sauce, this food is yummy. As for sauce, don't put any on your food other than the Kansas City one. BY FAR my favorite. I thought I would like the Carolina but it was too vinegary. I wasn't a fan of the original but that might be because my husband's food was drenched in it. I don't care who you are or what you're doing in Frederick, stop what you're doing and eat here. You might have heartburn later, but totally worth it. Service: A Food: A Environment: A
(5)
Timothy C.
Everything you want a BBQ place to be. First off, it was packed, so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was great. Got stuff done while chatting us up for a while, then left us alone for a while, always checking up but never intruding. We started with some craft cocktails, then had beer (Lil Yella Pils, Pork Slap) with our meal. My wife and I shared a 3 meat platter with Carolina pulled pork (and slaw), pork shoulder, and beef brisket, along with some sides of cornbread, bbq beans, and mac n cheese. It was a classic BBQ feast, perfect to try a bunch of stuff, all the meat tender and juicy. It will be hard not to go again next time we're in Frederick.
(5)
Jolena S.
Absolutely the best BBQ in Frederick. I have been to both locations and both are excellent. I will never understand why people think Famous Dave's is better. They also did the catering for our wedding- everyone raved about the food! They delivered on time and were a pleasure to do business with.
We've been coming here for years and have NEVER been disappointed with the quality of the food. We've recently moved to Ohio and cannot find a BBQ place half as good as Black Hog. My favorite is their Askansas Brisket. It's divine. I also love the Carolina BBQ and the Sausages. I miss you Black Hog! I can't wait to visit again. :)
(5)
Chef N D.
It's rare that I go to a place that lives up to the previous ratings I see on here. I'm giving this place 4 stars because of a few things: customer service, food, and overall satisfaction. So it was crowded but the people there didn't mind waiting. There is a bar so partake. I got my food to go. Now as I stared at the menu aimlessly talking about the type of bbq I wanted the guy at the counter said some magic words that touched my negro heart. Slab of ribs on special for $15. Shiiiiiiiiiiiii you ain't said nothing but a word. Slab me the eff up bih...sorry about that ignorance. So my order was the slab of ribs with Mac and cheese, half a chicken, and a side of collards. Sides: no complaints on the collards or the Mac. They were both decent and had salt. Oh it was cornbread too...all they needed was honey butter on that and I possibly would stalk the chef. The ribs were meaty and delicious. Had the right pull to it. Would have been better if I could have got them wet with dry rub on the wet. You have the choice to get either. The chicken was PDT, PRETTY DAMN TASTY. Sheesh...not sure if that was dry rub on it, but that spoke to me. Like I felt like I was about to revive the 10 chicken commandments after eating that. Good grief it was good. Sauces: had three, original, I guess it was Carolina style it was vinegar in it, and the mustard sauce. I asked for extra and they gave me extra yes. I like the original the best. Overall I would come back to this place. But Frederick is out here. Went back a second time and got the half chicken and I sat inside. Service was fast and chicken was PDT AGAIN! I'm a fan, I even bought some dry rub for home.
(4)
Stacie C.
It's been almost a year since my friend and I rolled up on Black Hog BBQ. I don't remember having the highest expectations but just wanted some good BBQ. Black Hog was definitely more than we expected. Just looking at the pictures makes me want to hop in my car and drive back down. We arrived late afternoon just before the dinner rush. I noticed some sweet sounding daily specials on the board as we waited to order. I wanted to eat everything on the menu it all looked so good. I went with a two meat plate, selecting the Arkansas BBQ and pulled pork. I went with two sides, mac n cheese and potato salad. These fine items were accompanied by a can of Cheerwine and a piece of cornbread. I tried the 4 different sauces available but just a taste because the meat really stands on its own. The presentation is simple (the meat is served on paper on a plastic tray with all your sides) but believe me, the taste is not. Black Hog BBQ was a great place to stop before a Keys baseball game.
(5)
Angela W.
Good, not wow. Potato salad is tasty. Beans were blah. Greens were decent. Cornbread just ok. Meat (all types, we were a family group & shared family style)....honestly kind of dry and just this side of cold. The dry rub ribs were tender if lacking in wow factor. Having a selection of BBQ sauces at the table is nice. Can mix them to find your own blend. Cheerwine is always a plus. Meh. Not bad, but we'd go elsewhere when seeking really good BBQ.
(3)
Arthur G.
Son of a damn B----!!! I'm writing this before my last bite!!! If I could give this 10 stars I would. Next time I'm having the 1/2 rack for dinner and the 1/4 rack for dessert. I've eaten everything from Chili's to backyard cooking. This is the BEST I've ever had. The ribs are cooked to the point where the meat comes off the bone gently but not so overcooked it falls off. The brisket is lean with just hint of the fat on the underside for flavor. The pulled pork is tender and juicy and obviously not done in a crock pot. The remnants of bark on the meat is solid but not tough. These guys are Rembrandt, Einstein, Jobs and Gates all rolled into one brilliant little barbecue joint. They've mastered this art to the level of Beethoven playing the piano. Once you've tasted this others are doomed because they'll always be compared to these guys. My ONLY complaint. The butter for my cornbread was hard. Oh. And the service by Jeff was fabulous!! And Randy, your wife sounds bitter. Next time tell her to go to Walmart and get some plastic forks. And what p-whipped husband lets his wife bag a business on his Yelp account. Could you ask Randy-lina to give you your nuts back?
(5)
J A.
Amazing ribs and wings. Best in Frederick. The smoky flavor cannot be beat and the meat literally falls off the bones. I can smell the smoker from my back yard when the guys at Black Hog fire it up each week...wonderful scent in the neighborhood!
(5)
Russell J.
When Black Hog first opened up I had a few fantastic meals there. However, it's definitely declined over the years. I stopped going about 2 years ago, but recently my elderly mother wanted some brisket and since we were already downtown I figured we'd give it another go. Brisket was extremely dry and even for myself, very tough to chew. The wings were ok and our server was attentive. It seems like maybe they are focusing too much on their other location and leaving this one behind. Just my take on it. It's a sad day when a corporate chain restaurant (Famous Daves on Rt. 40) has better BBQ...
(2)
Sarah G.
Awesome BBQ...went with the dry rub wings, Luke burger with brisket, pinto beans and rice, and mac cheese. It was all delicious and quick.
(5)
Eli S.
A great bbq!!! The best around me just outside of phila. Is famous daves. The red lobster of bbq. We might have great cheeses steaks but no good bbq. Loved black hog. Excellent bbq. Even got the building right. If you decide to franchise I'm your guy in philly. Only downside should be draft beer. Pitchers go with bbq. Everything was great. Loved the paper towel rolls. I ate there 8 years ago the first week it opened. Now today they have almost perfected the concept but kept to real bbq roots. Jeff our bartender and waiter as we were at the bar rocked black hog. He knew and was excited about the food. Glad to see your your success after my first visit 8 years ago.
(4)
Dylan K.
Some servers have bad attitudes, but we usually have the same girl every time and she is awesome, but some other ones are really bad. The food is always awesome. Pork shoulder with the kc sauce is the best. It's a bummer that fries cost extra as a side.
(4)
Mike B.
A block or two away from Carroll Creek in the less desirable way. This part of town is just being built up. Fresh signs up for a place called "That Hummus Place", which really typecasts that location. But then again... it seems that #DFred (you heard it here first kids) does really well with stores like that. Check out Earthly Elements for your rocks. Yes, there is a specialty soda shop called the Pop Shop. And if you're craving Pretzels... well Pretzel & Pizza Creations has got you covered. In any event, enough about "That Hummus Place". I pray for their sake their hummus is good. Cause I've had some pretty mediocre hummus before. No no no, this review won't turn into another diatribe on hummus. That was Lazeez Bistro. That's not happening again. Ok, Black Hog. Charming, picturesque. The quintessential little BBQ joint you think of when you think of BBQ joint. A couple of picnic tables out front. Inside, a moderate size space. Paper towels on the table. Their 4 types of bbq sauce on the table. Original: One of favs Kansas City: Was a bit too sweet and smokey for me ( I think it might be one of those that is good for cooking, but not much for eating with) Mustard: If you like mustard it's your jam Carolina: If you like vinegar it's your jam I got to try the Arkansas beef which was absolutely delicious. Described appropriately in someone else's Yelp review as "beef that been smoked, cubed, covered in sauce, and then thrown on the flattop". It was soo tender and flavorful. The pork was absolutely delicious too. Lots of "burnt ends" the BBQ term for the best parts. The coleslaw was delicious. I like the finer chop and the creamyness. I thought it was delicious. The mac and cheese was good, albeit nothing special compared to mac & cheeses I've had. All in all, the most solid of BBQ experiences. Love the neon signs on the wall. Love the customer service. Love the food. Love the cute staff. Love the atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Miss R.
4.5 stars! From the food, to the service, to the location, this place just ROCKS! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiling faces and friendly staff who treated us like they'd known us for years. I can't recall our server's name, which is a shame because she was just awesome ( she was a tall, light-skinned lady with a "Libra" tattoo on her right arm). She anticipated all of our needs and never once did we want for anything. She explained to us the different styles of 'cue, the various rubs and sauces and by the time she was done, we felt like we had a PhD in BBQ. The girl knows her stuff! In addition to the sauces on the menu, she also told us about the Eastern Carolina (vinegar and spice based) sauce that wasn't on the menu. She brought us some of that with our meal and, just like the Frank's Red Hot commercial, my boyfriend 'put that sh*t on everything!" Thanks to his greedy butt, I never got any, but I can assume that it was really good. We took her advice and decided on a combo platter with the St. Louis style dry-rubbed ribs, the quarter chicken with dry rub and the Arizona Brisket a.k.a burnt ends a.k.a. the best damn part of the brisket!. Oh. Man. Those ribs never had a chance. My boyfriend tore through those things like the Tasmanian devil. When he was done, those bones looked like they had been picked clean by vultures. The chicken was so tender, succulent and flavorful. Not drowned in sauce; instead it was smoked and then sprinkled with some of the dry rub before hitting the table. I've never had chicken served like that before. I usually don't eat BBQ chicken because it tends to get dried out unless it is slathered in sauce. Not here... they know how to smoke the hell outta some yardbird, you hear me? (if you don't have family from the country, then that last line probably just confused you. It's ok. Keep reading.) Now, about these burnt ends... don't be deceived by the moniker. There's nothing "burned" (burnt) about them. They're simply the point end of the brisket, full of all the flavor and smoky deliciousness your taste buds can handle. Think back to that thing that you and your siblings/cousins used to fight over as a kid. Maybe it was the last slice of pie, the chance to sit in the front seat of the car with your parents (before car seats!), or when it was your turn to decide what TV show the family would watch. Remember how that felt? How you would pump your little fist and go "YESSSSS!!!" and scamper away, beaming at your good fortune? Well, these burnt ends are the chewy, sweet, smoky, slight spicy, grown-up equivalent of THAT. After you take your first bite, go on... pump your fist. Let that "YESSSSSSS" slip from your sauce-covered lips. It's ok. No judgment here. Matter fact, I might be looking at you a little crazy if you DIDN'T do that. The sides were surprisingly good as well. The mac and cheese was the real deal (none of that instant stuff) and the BBQ beans were excellent. Even the cole slaw was good. The cabbage was shredded super fine (instead of chopped into chunks) and it gave the dish an interesting texture. I wish they had given us more cornbread to go with all of this food, though. The two us had to split a piece that was smaller than a deck of cards. Where's the love, yall? Aside from the food, I really liked how the staff was able to anticipate our needs. Not long after we sat down, the sun decide to make an appearance after hiding behind the clouds all day. After our server took our order, she and another server soon came back out hauling huge umbrellas to shade us from the solar onslaught. In the middle of our meal, the sun changed its mind and quickly gave way to storm clouds and before anyone could say anything, those ladies were on hand and ready to relocate us. Fortunately, we finished our meal at precisely the same time the rain started to fall, but I was really impressed with how attentive (never aggressive or intrusive) they were. There's plenty of metered parking in front of the restaurant. I think there was also a small lot either beside or behind the restaurant, as well. So get here and come hungry!
(5)
William O.
Hand down the best Smoke and BBQ since leaving Georgia in the 90's. Could probably say the best BBQ joint in the DMV. The overall aesthetics of the restaurant remind me of a old school family chop house. Wooden tables and chairs, extremely quaint and on point service (thank you shelby) and amazing food. Went for the ribs, burt ends, chicken platter with a side of fries (hand cut) and Mac & Cheese. The smoke, moister and flavor out of all the entrees was amazing. The mac & cheese was legit and based on the serving left me craving more and the hand cut fries were nice and hot. Not sure why I did not simple the cornbread as for some reason it remained in the kitchen instead of my plate but will make sure I get to try it next time. Make sure you try out their weekly specials on MON, TUES and WED as it helps save a $$$ but definitely worth stopping every day.
(4)
Sahar R.
Don't eat Black Hog BBQ brisket in your car in the parking lot. I ran in here to get brisket and pulled pork to go. Drowned it in bbq sauce, and ran out to the car. I was so hungry, that I couldn't wait to go home, so I opened up my to go container, chucked the cornbread to the dog (don't like cornbread) and realized I didn't have utensils, so I did what any fat kid would do in that situation, I started eating brisket with my hands. Whatever, I have wet wipes in car,and my car is a no judging zone. I was two strips of brisket in when a guy taps on my window, puts two thumbs up, then points and says "that's hot". I'm not really sure if he was referring to the temperature of the brisket or what I thought was my private moment with meat. So it made me really self conscious so I drove away. My meat got cold when I got home, not quite the same. There are two things that Black Hog does right. First, they nailed the perfect house bbq sauce (BHB Original) at least for me, a little sweet, a little vinegary. Also love the Kansas City one. I just simply drown everything in it. Second, the chopped meats are the way to go. I found the brisket to be a thick cut and cooked until tender, thus rendering it perfect to be lowered into my mouth as one big strip with no knife needed. The pulled meats here are texturally different, as a warning. It's almost mushy.Hey if you like pulled pork the texture of apple sauce have at it! Black Hog has meats available in a variety of regional styles and here's the tutorial before I go too much into it: blackhogbbq.com/bbq-101/… . What you need to know is that the brisket and Arkansas beef are my favorites. The greens are the only sides worth getting. The chopped pork offers the option of Lexington style, which is tomato based vinegar sauce and Eastern, which is a vinegar and spice sauce. My preference is for the Lexington vs. the mild Eastern. This place is by far better suited for a sit down meal even though it's an order at the counter type of establishment, that was my mistake. Take out takes awhile and you'll have to wait at the corner of the bar to avoid being in people's way. All in all, pretty solid bbq for this region. Next time, I'll avoid eating it in the car.
(4)
1girl 2.
So everything was super yummy. I had the Pit Ham, the Arkansas brisket, the Kansas style ribs, and the sausage, the potato salad, greens, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. I know it was a lot don't judge :) Lee was an amazing server. The food was great, love the atmosphere, weather was nice so we sat outside. Awesome experience, on the scale black hog gets 2 Spoons. -1girl2spoons
(5)
Janean O.
Hands down the best bbq in Frederick county. Great burgers, great brisket, ribs, etc. great wait staff and atmosphere. Corn bread, Mac and cheese, beans, yum! Try it. You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Juliana P.
Sometimes when I travel for work, I've had to strong arm people into trying a local place--in this situation, everyone loved it! I wish they had specicals on even more nights--looks like the time to go would have been a Monday or Tuesday when there are half off specials on drinks and some different meal specials. One person in our party had the sausage, one had the pulled pork wet, and one had the chopped pork. All of them cleaned their plates (paper?) I got the bbq salad since I was looking for a lighter option, and had it with brisket. The brisket was a bit fatty, but tasty--especially with the mustard sauce and the carolina bbq sauce. Most at the table found the other sauces too thin and vinegary. The only other complaint was that the corn bread was cold and a bit of a let down. Had a few drinks and well and the pumpkin spice martini was an excellent dessert on it's own! We also all split the peanut butter pie which was like a light and fluffy reese's peanut butter cup. This is a great place for a small group, or even alone as they have tv's at the bar. All in all, we got four meals, four drinks, and a dessert for about $65! What a steal!
(4)
Gillian C.
I love Black Hog so much! I live nearby and come all the time. The ribs are some of the best I've ever had. The burgers, brisket and wings are also fantastic. Highly recommend to all!
(5)
m. o.
Great BBQ and good value, especially for the half chicken platter. Lots of chicken and great sides (recommend the greens and the vinegar-based coleslaw if you like veggies to pair with your BBQ). If it's nice, shoot for a seat outside. There's free parking in the back of the restaurant for customers.
(5)
A M.
Had lunch there today. They have parking in the back of the store which is nice. Now the less pleasing part of our visit: Food came to us cool to lukewarm so maybe it tastes better when it is hot. Serving sizes were smallish except for the fries. Very, very loud. We should have both worn ear plugs or sat outside. A couple came in and left within minutes- guessing it was the lack of any peace there. I'll consider swinging by during a happy hour to see if it is better. They only have bottled adult beverages which is really strange for Frederick.
(2)
Angie J.
Their wet ribs and mac & cheese were tasty. I would've given 5 stars but their corn bread was a bit dry. Try their coconut tres leches cake - it's delicious! Very laid back type of place to eat at with upbeat music playing. My husband and step-daughter tried the Carolina chopped pork. Since they are both from North Carolina, they compared it to Eastern Carolina BBQ. They felt that the chopped pork had too much black pepper in it, as well as their Carolina BBQ sauce. Overall, they said Black Hog's food was good. My step-daughter thought the BBQ beans were pretty good. My husband had their banana cream pie and my step-daughter had their pumpkin pie for dessert. Both pies were tasty, too. I will visit Black Hog BBQ again and try their smoked chicken, potato salad and greens.
(4)
Brenda F.
I was looking forward to trying this place since it's always packed and had good reviews. I was disappointed. We went around 4pm on a Monday and place was empty. I guess we should go when it's busy. The meat was dry, and overall just not good.
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Lauren M.
I have been spoiled. Back in the day, my family spent weeks of vacation travelling through the south, eating at every barbecue stand that we passed. Sounds like some amazing vacations, right? They were, but they ruined barbecue back home. It's rare that anything stacks up to my expectations of pulled pork and sweet tea. Once I discovered Black Hog, it instantly became my favorite (and most visited) restaurant in Downtown Frederick. So, whats good? EVERYTHING! I could write about the whole menu, but instead I'll just tell you a few favorites. I usually order the two-meat platter with pulled pork and Arkansas beef. If you are a first timer, definitely order a platter and try the different meat options. Everything is good and I promise you will find your favorite. For me, that is definitely the Arkansas beef. Try it and love it. As for sides, I'm a sucker for their ooey-gooey mac n cheese and the baked beans. And of course, the meal isn't complete without sipping on some sweet tea. What makes Black Hog unique is how they are able to combine authentic barbecue in a casual modern setting. The barbecue is top-notch and the restaurant offers as much ambiance as any DTF restaurant. Great eats and a great vibes. I can always use Black Hog to get my husband to take me on a date. Ultimate win!
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Dallas N.
Absolutely the best BBQ in DC\MD\VA. Every choice in meat is a sure winner. You can't go wrong. Personally I love the brisket, I use their house sauce coupled with the KC Sweet. Baked beans, a cold ice-tea and corn bread. Enough said - a meal for the ages.
(5)
Scott K.
Where to start, overall experience is excellent. An eclectic atmosphere filled with some of the best BBQ that you day dream about having again...
(5)
Brian R.
ate here awhile back great service and great food at a good deal. if you never tryed stop in ...............................................
(5)
mal S.
Great service and food for being jammed packed on a Friday afternoon. Both my friend and I had the Carolina bbq and it was mouth watering amazing! I will definitely be back here!
(5)
Alice W.
On the way back from Whitetail Ski Resort, my friends and I were trying to decide on a place to eat dinner. Browsing Yelp, I came across Black Hog in Frederick with 4 stars and over 140 reviews. Looked pretty promising especially after reading the review by Corey W, whose review states that he's from Texas and cooks on a BBQ competition team but still thinks Black Hog is good. All of us (there were 4 couples) decided to order the BHB Triple Dinner plate/platter. It's such a steal. For only $19.39 (plate) or $21.09, you get four ribs, 1/4 chicken (basically two chicken legs), and one meat of your choice. If you get the plate, it comes with one side of your choice and cornbread. If you get the platter, it comes with two sides of your choice and cornbread. My boyfriend and I ordered the BHB Triple Dinner platter with Carolina chopped BBQ and got the mac n cheese and potato salad sides. We also ordered a pulled pork sandwich since there were so many raving reviews about it. Fast forward and our food arrives. Service was terrific by the way. We ended up being the last table there but the server never pushed us to hurry or leave. She was very accommodating too; apparently there wasn't any cornbread at first and she said she'd try to get orders of rice for everyone. In the end, we all got cornbread but she really tried to make up for it initially. The ribs, chicken, and Carolina chopped BBQ were all delicious. I really liked the dry rub on the chicken - so, so good. The meat is tender and there were plenty of various sauces to try. Sides were good too. Everything was just on point. It's hard to find decent BBQ in the DC-MD-VA area but Black Hog really hits home for quality southern BBQ. It's a bit far if you're in the DMV area (~1 hr) but worth the drive if you're craving that good BBQ you can't get anywhere in the city. I'm definitely coming back to try more.
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Josh R.
A local favorite. Good, well prepared food.
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Rick D.
Arkansas Beef and KC Style Dry Rub ribs are the standouts here. The rest was good, however I found that while the brisket was flavorful it was a bit dry and, comparatively speaking to my top brisket restaurant, it wasnt anywhere near as flavorful. I enjoyed their mustard sauce and the KC style sauces the most on my meat platter. When I go back I may just indulge in a rack of KC style dry rub ribs as those were the best tasting on the platter for me. Tender, flavorful, dry rub was just right in terms of sweet and heat and the meat was cooked to perfection. When Im in the area, if I have more than just a few hours, I will be back to get some more good BBQ.
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K. David M.
Delicious. Dry rub baby backs truly amazing. Beans tasty. Cornbread sweet. Service attentive and space nicely done. Smoker out back serving it up. Nice to have a good local BBQ joint.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Shahryar M.
At first, I was a bit hesitant about going because I don't eat pork...but I love beef brisket. I grew up in Texas, so naturally I was curious about the taste of the Arkansas BBQ sandwich, which I ended up ordering. I came here on my coworkers suggestion for a business luncheon. I ordered the Arkansas BBQ Beef sandwich, a side of mac and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. The food actually came out pretty quickly and that beef in that BBQ sandwich was so tender, I couldn't help but pick off pieces with my fork. The sauce was tangy, sweet, and held a bold flavor. I'm taking one star off because I was disappointed with the cornbread, which I happen too look forward to eating at any BBQ restaurant. I felt like the cornbread was a little dry and bland. It was missing that moisture, cake like texture that really would have topped off this meal. It was the missing desert to my lunch and I just was left looking for more. Our service was excellent. The waitress kept my drinks filled and would always follow up on us. That being said, for a work lunch, the meal is quite filling and will do just fine. I would recommend this place to anyone. I didn't see a sign for any free wifi, but there is dedicated parking for customers. I hear in the evenings, parking is very difficult to find. The place was packed when we got there, but fortunately, we had no wait. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and fortunately a couple of my coworkers already were seated. I thought the atmosphere was welcoming, and very pleasant for sit down dining. Pricing is good. My meal cost me less than ten bucks and they offered sweet tea, which is one of my preferred drinks of choice. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone and would go back again if i had the chance.
(4)Marley D.
Been here plenty of times, finally got around to writing a review. Let me start by saying I am not a BBQ connoisseur by any means but I know good food when I taste it and boy is this pretty darn tasty. The last time I was here I got a half slab of the wet ribs, sweet smokey sauce and tender juicy flavorful meat. The ribs are by far the best item at Black Hog, IMO. Cornbread is the way I like it, slightly sweet, crumbly yet moist. Cole slaw and collard greens are nothing to rant nor rave about.... Actually scratch that, none of the sides except for the baked beans are really worth paying for. Skip the sides and stick with just meat & cornbread. P.S. it's ridiculous to go to a BBQ joint and get a salad but I will say, their salads are fresh, crisp and NOT skimp.
(4)Charles B.
I get the 2 meat dinner, brisket and Carolina style. Along with potato salad and coleslaw. My wife gets the half chicken and makes 2-3 meals out of it. We stop maybe once or twice a month as a treat to ourselves. I just wish the sides were a bit bigger for the prices.
(5)Andy R.
I am a huge BBQ fan. I am very picky as my skill with the smoker and the grill is above average. This leads me to being usually disappointed with BBQ joints. HOWEVER, Black Hog is the real deal. I eat there as often as I can. Everyone that I bring raves about it. Good beer selection and the sides are pretty yummy.
(5)Elisha C.
I am not sure my review is totally fair - but since there were four of us eating here I will take in everyones opinions and combine into one review. We were heading to an evening Frederick Keys game and wanted something different before the game. We had recommendations for Black Hog BBQ from others who have been here and so we thought we'd give it a try. Upon arrival the outside area was totally full so we sat inside where we were greated by a server who said she would just clean up our table really quickly. I did not realize that part of cleaning out table would mean pouring bleach on the floor right where we were sitting - it wreaked of bleach the entire meal. We all chose a BBQ plate - although I have heard their burgers are delicious so I will try those next time. My husband and I both prefer Texas Style BBQ so we were not overly impressed by the sauce choices on the menu, but the meat was nicely cooked and spiced on its own. The portions are very filling and went well with whichever meat you chose. I was not overly impressed with the mac-n-cheese, but the beans were quite the perfect blend of spices. My girlfriend ordered the jalapeno margarita and said it was perfectly spiced, but 2 was plenty. The boys stuck with beer and I had the lemonade which was not overly sweet, but was the perfect freshness. I definitely think this is a great place to order catered BBQ, but I just don't think it is my preferred style of BBQ. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and did not leave anything behind!
(3)Joey B.
These people can produce some awesome BBQ!!! the service is always good and very speedy.. highly recommend to any non vegetarian lol
(5)Jim G.
Wow! Possibly one of the best meals I have had. On 8/12/14 we spent the day touring Gettysburg. We were driving back to DC and didn't want to hit the city at rush hour. My wife found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. Had maybe a 15 minute wait for a table, not bad at dinner time. The waitress was very helpful as we didn't know what to order. She made a number of suggestions which were spot on. My wife ordered a whole slab of ribs, half with sauce, half dry rub, nephew got 1/2 chicken with dry rub and I had Arkansas beef with sauce. We all shared the meals and couldn't say one was better than the other. Overall a great experience. Too bad we live in Michigan!
(5)Seaven G.
I eat at the black hog quite often when i am downtown. My favorite is the Carolina pull pork with spicy cole slaw. This is a very tasty sandwich packed with plenty of meat. The price is not bad either.
(4)Lloyd W.
In full agreement with the other Yelpers who rank this spot near the top of all-time favorites. While service from Emily was "o.k." the food and presentation is terrific. Even my dining mate, a self-described Cole Slaw aficionado, was thrilled with the texture and great, simple flavor of the Black Hog version. I had the Luke's BBQ Burger with Arkansas Beef and enjoyed every bite. It was cooked to the temperature requested and the roll was perfect for the filling. The "small" order of House Cut fries was just the amount and tasty. In a capsule: a simple menu that provides plenty of options, great food, decent service, a nice setting with Sam and Dave and Wilson Pickett tunes playing. I'm looking forward to returning to try the pork shoulder and all the sauces. See ya there!
(4)Pat A.
There are few things in the world that get me going like a properly smoked pork butt complimented by a tangy vinegar sauce, and after 3 years of searching I've determined that Black Hog is as good as BBQ is going to get north of the Carolina's. I don't want to overstate my expertise, but after spending two years as a BBQ cook in Nashville Tennessee, I consider myself at least a little better versed in Que than the average joe. That being said, it is my humble opinion that Black Hog hits extremely well on all the big targets - Smoked Beef Brisket, Arkansas Beef, BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder, Pit Ham, Smoked Sausage, St. Louis Ribs, Gumbo, Buffalo Wings (with a local Old Bay twist), and Smoked Chicken. They spread the style around, covering all bases that perspective BBQ fans might seek, all under one well marketed roof. Most Marylanders will judge a BBQ shack in the same way that a Georgian might judge their local New York-style delicatessen. Strict authenticity and adherence to traditional methods give way to broader bullet points. Frederick locals don't expect a "meat and three" option cooked by a 4th generation owner in a 60 year old smoker, and are instead given the opportunity to enjoy both Carolina and Memphis style pork on the same plate. Perhaps I'm lamenting my days in southern pork heaven, but I assure you that this is a positive review. I digress. In any case, Black Hog goes above and beyond in every category. The proteins would blend in with any regional BBQ scene, the traditional sides offer a creamy/smokey/buttery pallet cleanser, the cornbread gets the job done, the sweet tea will give you diabetes, and the atmosphere is surpassed only by the service. The only thing missing is SEC football. All this being said, I must now refocus on the my true motivation for writing tonight. My smokey muse, the diamond in the pork, the truffle in the collard greens, the beauty amongst the brisket: The Black Hog Bacon Cheeseburger. At the end of the day, what can you say about a perfect cheeseburger? It's juicy, it's charred to a medium perfection, it's loaded with personalized fixins, and its served with four large potatoes worth of house cut fries. Imagine the best Five Guy's burger you've ever had, and kick it up three notches. In a city recognized as a culinary hotspot by the New York Times, my favorite dish is an $8 bacon cheeseburger. I'd like to go on, but the simple perfection of this sandwich cannot be served justice by further doting. Simply put, everyone needs to try this burger. While you're at it make sure to ask for the warm bbq sauce. It's the same as the sauce available table side, but is kept warm in the kitchen. The temperature difference brings out the vinegar bite, adding an exciting dimension as both a garnish and a dipping sauce. In closing, you should visit Black Hog. Visit Black Hog tonight. Visit Black Hog tomorrow. Visit Black Hog twice a week. Visit Black Hog as often as your wallet and your waistline will allow you to. Try all the meats, drink the sweet tea, and somewhere deep down inside believe that Butch Jones has what it takes to lead the Volunteers to a national championship. God Bless Pat Summitt.
(4)Kasey C.
You can't go wrong with the Arkansas BBQ. It will definitely leave you wanting more! The Texas brisket was a little stringy for my taste, but I would definitely return. The mac & cheese is good and the cornbread was a nice enough finish. It was served at room temp with cold butter, so that could have been better. The jalapeno margarita has got quite a kick to it. I enjoyed the one I had, but won't order it again. Con: Parking. Parking sucks here, but really parking at most places around here is street parking and hit or miss. It's a little small, so if you're coming at a busy time expect a wait. It's worth it though. Maybe I can talk the husband into driving out for dinner tonight....
(4)Shannon S.
I was a little disappointed they only had chicken that's grilled and has a dry rub on it but it was good and tasty. It was cooked all the way through without tasting dry. I'm not a beef or pork eater so my choices are limited. They did have wings but I wasn't in the mood for them. I had a side of Mac and cheese that tasted pretty bland. This is coming from a person who would only eat homemade mac and cheese even as a child. My mom could never get me to eat that stuff out of the box. The consistency was off and there wasn't much flavor. The cornbread was pretty good. I don't think I'll be going back.
(3)Tamara A.
Always good eats! Simple and prompt service. Fairly reasonable prices.
(4)Sloan S.
I made the drive up here to get a taste of true Carolina-style barbecue. Of course, being a native, I'm picky.... although I have to admit Black Hog nailed it! I ordered a barbecue sandwich with fries while my boyfriend had the three-meat plate with two sides (Carolina barbecue, brisket, and Arkansas beef barbecue with macaroni and cheese and baked beans). The bun was toasted and buttery, the barbecue was cooked and chopped perfectly, and the vinegar-based sauce tasted like home. The slaw was a great, creamy complement to the vinegar sauce. I could go on and on about the barbecue, but I get that not everyone is into the Carolina style. Fortunately, Black Hog delivers on other fronts, too. The handcut fries were delicious and the sides were very good, although a little small to me; however, you get a ton of meat, so you aren't likely to leave hungry. Our waitress was extremely nice, too. One of my best finds in Frederick!
(5)Danielle L.
I always make it a point to stop here when I'm in town and it's so worth it. Great atmosphere, quick service, and delish food.
(5)Julie M.
My friends and I were in town for the craft beer festival last weekend. As we were in a cab on our way there, we drove by this place with the windows down. It smelled amazing. We went back later for dinner and the taste definitely lived up to the aroma!Delicious BBQ (and I have had a lot of BBQ in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Texas), great sides, and solid cornbread. Also, friendly, patient service in dealing with our group of seven.
(5)Nick B.
Another case of Fredrickitus. For some reason the places out here are rated too high. This place is decent. That's about it. Stopped in for lunch. Got a brisket sandwich and fries. The brisket had hardly any smoke flavor. Cooked too fast at too high a temp and failed the pull test. Very chewy. The fries were soggy and greasy. I would go back but not after trying other places. They do have a little bar and decent looking drinks.
(3)Bobby B.
Everyone remembers their first time right? Mine was at a friends party. The chicken was some of the most flavorful and perfectly cooked I'd ever had. The beans were to die for, and I can't stop thinking about their homemade BBQ sauce. When I realized the grill was cold and this was take out, catered by Black Hog, I was super impressed! Since then I've been in to dine at Black Hog and they continually impress. Great to have them in the area!
(4)Xtine C.
Definitely good BBQ but the portions were smaller than I imagined so had to get more! The ribs and pulled pork were my favorite and I loved the fact that they had a lot of sauces to choose from.
(4)James F.
I live in Texas and this place has some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The pulls pork was incredible, the corn bread was sweet and not too dense, and the flavor and consistency of the rice and beans were perfect. There was a low fire that creeps up while eating from the sauce that is tempered by the sweetness and the smokeyness from all the food. Great place to relax, have some good chow and down some beers.
(4)Erik B.
Good BBQ at a good price. The service is speedy which makes it perfect for a quick lunch. The brisket is delicious as is the cornbread. The coleslaw is shredded so fine the texture is not to my liking but the flavor is good though. I'll be back.
(4)Shana K.
Delicious BBQ! The portions are big, and the price is reasonable. You can even buy bulk meat to go or cocktails to drink at their small bar. There are many specials throughout the week. The menu has a nice variety, and there are a good number of sauces to choose from. Great atmosphere and service. I'd go here more often if it was closer.
(5)Ryan G.
Best ribs in the area for sure! Love the dry rub, the only way to get ribs in my opinion. The flavor is a little different with the slightly sweet rub they put on them. Different but awesome. I think they use a little brown sugar maybe? I don't' know, but they are addicting, and pair perfectly with bourbon. Do it!
(5)Sherry D.
I have been to Black Hog twice and each time it's been excellent. I've tried their BBQ Ribs, Arkansas beef, pulled pork, beef brisket, and I'm sure a few other things I can't recall at the moment.... I've enjoyed each new thing I've tried. Took my family here as well when they came to visit and they loved the food as well. Only thing I wish is that they sold their sauce in bottles.... I would have loved to send my family home with a bottle of each of their sauce flavors. They would have loved that! Unfortunately the plastic containers they now put the sauce into wouldn't make the road trip all the way back to Texas. The parking gets full really quickly so I recommend parking at a nearby street and walking during lunch hours. Great food and great location with nice comfortable decor inside. A must-try if you've never been here before!
(5)Corey W.
I'm from Texas. I cook on a BBQ competition team. Black Hog is legit. The service is good, the BBQ is excellent, and they have good draft beers...what else do you need to know. Had the pulled pork sandwich and I would have it again in a heartbeat. Eat here. It's good.
(4)Audrey P.
Black hog catered my husband's promotion party and it was amazing !!!! I ordered 2 block party (1 block party serves between 12 to 20 people) and we got enough food for 50 people !!! Meats, sides and cornbread... Everything was wonderful!!! And the price was really good as well! If you love BBQ and are planning to have a party, black hog is the way to go !!!!!
(5)Alyssa P.
After flying dog brewery tour, we were in search of some GOOD food. Thanks to YELP we chose BHB! Most of the little shops in Frederick close so early (5 or 6 pm) so we couldn't even do any shopping prior to dinner. The town is super cute to walk around. The place was packed which is always a good sign. Waited about 15 min for a table for two which wasn't bad. They were quite efficient about getting people seated. We were starving so everything sounded wonderful! We eat got the ribs plus one meat item. I got the web ribs with pulled pork and side of mac and cheese which comes with cornbread. It was all to die for. Literally BBQ sauce all over my face. About 10 paper towels in I came up for air and tried by bf's food. Ribs were juicy and tender and falling off the bone. Mac and cheese had excellent flavor. Pulled porl was soooo tender and went great with the original BBQ sauce He got the dry ribs and beef brisket with beans and potato salad (and of course corn bread too). Again amazing. Dry ribs were amazing and tender as well. Potato salad had huge potato chunks with great flavor. Beans again with excellent flavor and could tell they were slow cooked. Would definitely recommend!
(4)Kristin H.
This place is amazing! Came for lunch on a Saturday. Waited about five minutes and was seated. Had a hard time deciding bc everything looks soooooo good but decided on pulled pork, corn bread, and cole slaw. My husband got ribs, corn bread, and msc and cheese. Both were delicious and every bite was eaten. Also, our food was delivered to our table lightning fast. Definitely coming back for dinner and drinks! Oh! And they have Cheerwine!
(5)Rob N.
Let's just get it right out front: Black Hog is perfectly serviceable barbeque. Reasonable portions, a decent amount of smoke, good flavor. We ordered up some dry-rub Memphis-style ribs and chopped Carolina pork. The ribs were a little dry overall for my personal taste - not at all bad, but I prefer a little moister meat and these were getting crispy around the edges. The rub could use a touch more salt, and had a noticeable hit of cayenne, so be warned if you're not a fan of spice. The Carolina-style chopped pork was moist and flavorful, but a little over-salted. Generous application of sauce was able to remedy that, and you're given a choice of "Original" tangy, St. Louis sweet-n-spicy, North Carolina vinegar and chili pepper, or South Carolina mustard sauce. The last two are your best bet with this meat selection. I really liked their collard greens - tender, sweet, with a little red pepper flake for spice. A dash of that N. Carolina vinegar sauce on top, and I not only finished every last scrap but gulped the pot-likker. Cole slaw was nicely seasoned, but I prefer mine coarsely shredded and this was very finely chopped - though they did do a good job of keeping it from being a watery mess. Again - this is a personal texture preference. I prefer crunch to squish. Prices are affordable, there's table service, and they have a full bar too if you want a beer or mixed drink. All in all, a pretty solid BBQ choice and a good choice for an informal lunch.
(3)Mary B.
Flipping delicious. That is all.
(4)Luke J.
My wife and I ate at the newly opened black hog BBQ on Shorebird Way (near the Wegmans) today. I originally posted my review here, but it won't let me delete it entirely, so here is just a place holder. Note the black hog on Shorebird Way we can only give 2 stars. See the review now linked to that location.
(4)Angela H.
The food was good but the customer service was HORRIBLE! We catered for about 50 ppl - spent nearly $1k... LATE delivery, NO plates or serving utensils and NO cups or ice for the hot drinks!!! The manager could have spent $15 out of the store's take and gotten repeat business from us. Instead 50 ppl had to wait for someone to go out IN A RAINSTORM to buy these items! And he felt justified in not providing them saying we "should have asked" for something to eat the food with. Supreme disappointment! :(
(1)D W.
Black hog's food is delicious! I've tried several of the meats and they are all amazing, prices are good too. Service is impeccable!
(5)Terry R.
Ate there on 9-13-2014. We have been making the rounds of BBQ restaurants and heard about this one recently. Wife had the brisket which was very good. I had dry rub ribs. However the ribs were a little on the overcooked side and the dry rub was intense and abundant. Had a different taste and large salt granules in it. Would not recommend them unless you have a strong stomach. Have had better but would go back to try the pulled pork and Arkansas style. Good atmosphere and was hopping on a Saturday evening.
(3)Wesley M.
We have been eating here at least once a week for about a year. This is by far the best BBQ in the Montgomery County/Frederick area. I have had a wide range of things and every single one was top notch. The brisket, carolina pork, burgers, ribs...crazy. The chicken has a sweet/spiced dry rub and is so moist you will never go fried or charcoal again. The prices are not bad at all, our family of 4 eats for about $25-$35 on average and leave stuffed and satisfied every single time. Catering is also easy and food does well carried out. Only negative is the dinner room is relatively small and tight but the friendly staff and quick service make up for it no problem.
(5)Amy S.
Straight up, messy, down-home BBQ. Perfect for a couple of road- weary travelers. Highly recommended. Service was outstanding.
(4)Mark S.
Stopped in for lunch. They were busy but fast service. The brisket and BBQ sandwich were fantastic.
(4)Brett P.
Hands down one of the best BBQ joints anywhere! If you go don't miss the brisket and hand cut french fries.
(4)Dave C.
I don't live in Frederick and typically don't have much reason to be in the area. But when I'm here around dinner time - I'm thinking Black Hog! Here is how it works for me. I order the 2 or 3 meat combo. They put the plate in front of me and I think, "This isn't very much food." About 20-30 later I'm thinking, "I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish all this food." I should probably mention the food is really tasty too. They have a few different BBQ sauces on the side of each table. These are not simple variants of a base sauce. Each one has a unique profile. I suggest you try them all. One final note - kudos to them for having the private parking lot in back meaning you can avoid street parking.
(4)RJ S.
We were in Frederick and based on the Yelp reviews decided to try the Black Hog BBQ. We almost left because we could not find a place to park, so had to actually wait for someone to leave - which took 10 minutes. Then had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table, but it was Tuesday, so they had a rib special, I assume that's why they were so busy. Once we were seated, the server was so helpful. We had the full slab of ribs with the rub, and a 1/2 chicken, and we both had the greens (thanks to the server's advice). The food was REALLY good, and I'm not a BBQ person. We both loved the ribs, the rub was very good. The chicken was not dry and again the rub just so delicious. I NEVER eat greens, but just loved them - I could have made a meal of just the greens. This is the first BBQ I have EVER eaten that I have really enjoyed, and hope to return. Oh and though it's just cornbread - it also was delicious. It may not look like much, but the food is really good and I felt the "real" deal when it comes to BBQ.
(5)Megan M.
If you don't love this place you are probably a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian I would suggest eating meat to experience this place.
(5)Kate T.
I love BBQ I love it I love it I love it. Frederick is a cool town and black hog is a great spot. I love the simplicity of the space with the cool neon signs. I had the BBQ plate with their special sauce, baked beans, Mac n cheese and cornbread. It was the classic stuff & they know what they're doing! Definitely will go back.
(4)Vern C.
The pulled pork shoulder was tender and juicy. Be sure to try it with the different styles of bbq sauce
(4)Francisco J.
Good BBQ and price. The potato salad pieces were small for my taste, but it was good.
(4)Melinda S.
The best ribs in town! We love this restaurant. We like the one downtown Frederick - but be prepared for a wait. Definitely a kid family restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
(5)J. M.
Pretty awesome barbecue. I've had their brisket, their ribs, their collard greens and their mac & cheese several times each. I liked those options so much, I haven't branched out to all the other stuff on the menu (sausage, chicken, pulled pork, carolina barbecue, et al.) and everything that I've tried has been really good. This particular location has been pretty busy everytime I've been here. They have a changing (not sure how often) selection of craft beers and the standard national brands as well, but everything is bottled. They offer their ribs both dry rub (which I love and don't always see on barbecue restaurant menus) and wet with 4 of their house BBQ sauces. They should offer beef short ribs, because I think they would be able to nail it and my "go to" carryout for that has closed. Alas, they do not. Still, I love when I get an excuse to stop at one of their locations in this area and highly recommend it if you are looking for good barbecue...
(4)Brian T.
Very good BBQ joint. I've been to some good BBQ places in TX and this place rocks right along with them and the service was very good too. The atmosphere is very casual and the prices are fair as well. My wife and I shared the 3 meat dish with two sides a beer and an ice tea for less than $30. Oh yea if you've been to Virgil's in 44th St. In NYC that's comparable too.
(5)Dan N.
Awesome BBQ, Awesome service. The only thing I can think of that they could improve is make the cornbread warm and/or the butter soft. (but I didn't come for the cornbread, did I?) I had the brisket and a side of ribs. Best. brisket. ever. Juicy, tender, flavorful. The ribs were excellent, tender and moist, with great flavor. Coleslaw was very good as well. Their house sauce is awesome. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.
(5)Olivia A.
Great. Full of people and you can totally tell why. We had decided to cruise through town on a whim after our stop at the storage unit. A quick look on yelp's around me led us here. We got two sandwiches and, after chowing down HARD, bought some to go. I'd make a trip out here just for lunch.
(5)Carly H.
This place is WONDERFUL. I was a little worried because I don't eat red meat or pork and the chicken at most BBQ places is mediocre but I can honestly say I was not disappointed one bit. Everything I had was better than I imagined: corn bread, mac and cheese, coleslaw and especially the service! Our waitress was so sweet. Worth the drive- we had to get desert to go because we were so stuffed!
(5)Alex S.
One of the first restaurants I tried when I first moved here to Frederick. Consistently good food every time. Only thing that was disappointing to me was the ribs. But I'm not too big on ribs to begin with. Brisket. Awesome. Pulled pork. Awesome. BBQ beans. Awesome. Mac n cheese. Average. Lemonade. Awesome. Overall great food good service. Within walking distance from my house so of course I frequent this place whenever I need some BBQ grub.
(4)Aileen F.
Amazing food! I have now been to all 3 locations and I have to say my favorite is the Historic Frederick location, but they are all very good. I typically stick to ordering the 1/2 chicken plate - the seasoning they use is sooo good. My favorite side is the sweet potatoes - I got it thinking I was being healthy but they are smothered in butter and brown sugar, but it was so good it was worth the calories. I live in Baltimore, but come to Frederick for work and after introducing my co-workers to Black Hog, this is now our go-to spot whenever we travel here for our client. If you are in the area, I highly suggest stopping here for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed!
(5)Tu-van L.
Finally had the cubed brisket Arkansas brisket BBQ. My gosh that stuff is amazing! From what I've had here so far, you really can't go wrong with the BBQ meats they offer. Hint: if you're looking for something more from their sauce offered table side, ask for the BBQ sauce they use in the back to baste their meats. I swear it tastes differently than their signature sauce they have on the tables.
(5)Travis L.
Wow. Yelp nailed it. Wouldn't have tried this place otherwise. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend you try the Arkansas beef. Also they have a good beer selection, friendly service, and quick turnaround. Will most definitely come back.
(5)Loniel L.
finally ,lives up to the reviews. I grew up southern va often traveling to both Carolinas (so I know bbq and soul food) this place had some of the best Carolina style bbq that you could find in the north.The ribs you can taste the smoke flavor in every bite. fresh baked mac n cheese. although I wasn't impressed with the potatoe salad, or portions it is still a must try if your a few miles away. you won't be disappointed.
(4)Sarah G.
Awesome BBQ...went with the dry rub wings, Luke burger with brisket, pinto beans and rice, and mac cheese. It was all delicious and quick.
(5)Rich C.
BEST BBQ in the region, by far. We bumped into this place after a sons baseball game, the one in Urbana and have been loyal fans ever since, usually at the Frederick location. Food - What's good - simply everything, really! The pulled pork shoulder is fantastic. The chicken is awesome, they're spice dusting is amazing. The smoked sausage is very tasty. The ribs, I get with BBQ and dry rub, are wow. The brisket is good, but not news worthy. They have several sauces available, each is unique and good in its own way. Ask for extra sauce with your meal, it comes out warm. Believe me you will not be disappointed. I will not go anywhere else anymore. I've converted a lot of people to this place in the last year or two. Service - extremely fast. You. Will get your food within minutes of ordering, I'm not kidding. We have ordered, eaten, and payed within 30 minutes for 6 of us. I've been in Panera longer. Only complaint, the Frederick location is really small, not many tables. If you don't get there by 5 or so, you will wait...and go crazy smelling the food. The Urbana store is slightly bigger and has a nice bar area. Oh and Monday is buy one pork sandwich get one free night, need I say more!
(5)Emma W.
Great BBQ! Two options. Carry out or sit down... If you want to sit down just wait for the wait staff. Many different varieties of bbq here. From pork shoulder to Arkansas brisket to Carolina pulled pork to chicken... And all the sauces you can put with it! Makes for a fun combination! Very tasty. Fan of Pork shoulder myself. Just ask if you don't know the difference! It's usually busy so the staff may be scarce when you need them. Like more water... Or drink? As for the sides. Not too bad. The corn bread at this location i thought was in the sweet side. I like the urbana location better... Otherwise... I would return if I'm in the area!! Try it out!
(4)Eli S.
A great bbq!!! The best around me just outside of phila. Is famous daves. The red lobster of bbq. We might have great cheeses steaks but no good bbq. Loved black hog. Excellent bbq. Even got the building right. If you decide to franchise I'm your guy in philly. Only downside should be draft beer. Pitchers go with bbq. Everything was great. Loved the paper towel rolls. I ate there 8 years ago the first week it opened. Now today they have almost perfected the concept but kept to real bbq roots. Jeff our bartender and waiter as we were at the bar rocked black hog. He knew and was excited about the food. Glad to see your your success after my first visit 8 years ago.
(4)Dylan K.
Some servers have bad attitudes, but we usually have the same girl every time and she is awesome, but some other ones are really bad. The food is always awesome. Pork shoulder with the kc sauce is the best. It's a bummer that fries cost extra as a side.
(4)Justin T.
We've been coming here for years and have NEVER been disappointed with the quality of the food. We've recently moved to Ohio and cannot find a BBQ place half as good as Black Hog. My favorite is their Askansas Brisket. It's divine. I also love the Carolina BBQ and the Sausages. I miss you Black Hog! I can't wait to visit again. :)
(5)Vincent V.
Wanted to find a quick inexpensive meal in Frederick, where there are an abundance of good restaurants. Having read the reviews of others we thought we would give this a try. When we entered the place there was quite a din from the concrete floors, wooden tables and lack of sound cushioning in the ceiling. OK, it is a BBQ place - give it that! Walking down the steps from the side entrance I took the railing down the steps - mistake - it was sticky and left a residue on my hand. When we were seated I asked the waiter if they had any handiwipes and he said that they used to but they do not have them any anymore. A finger eating place without wipes!!!! Ok we moved beyond that. Asked for beverages and since I am supposed to be restricted with the use of caffeine and sugar - nothing. Asked for non-alcoholic beer - NO. Got water. Order chicken wings and the 1/4 chicken and Carolina pulled pork. The wings arrived in a few minutes and the eight wings were tasty - small but good. Then the main course arrived - me and my partner had the same order. I had two pieces of chicken (a thigh and a breast) that were seasoned well, a small container of potato salad, a small container of what I figured out was cole slaw (extremely fine shredded with strong vinegar taste - sorry I didn't take a picture! - and a piece of corn bread that was just OK - left it after a taste. My partners order had half of the chicken breast that I did and a leg. When we asked the waitress she said you get one piece of dark and one white. I said look at the discrepancy of the my portions. She said do you want me to take it back - I said yes. She came back with the plate with the other half of the chicken breast. My partner ordered sweet potato as a side and there was a small container of a brown/red substance, she tasted it and was way too sweet (swimming in what seemed to be maple syrup and brown sugar). The pulled pork was very tasty but in a cardboard cup that would be considered a taster. We then saw the bill - $41 for two undersized portions of food. In summary: (out of 5) Food quality ................................. 4 Portions ........................................ 1 Service ......................................... 2 Atmosphere .................................. 2 Value for the money ...................... 1
(2)Megan H.
Hey you. What's up. Let's get some barbeque and a cold one and we'll be good to go. Every time I drive into this part of town, I become like Pavlov's dog going through conditioning and I start salivating at the thought of that aphrodisiac barbeque smoke diffusing through the air filters in my car. Yea, extreme, I know. Their smoked pork shoulder is so good that it's a struggle to get anything else. But I managed to force myself out of the tried and true and give the ribs and wings a try, and I'm so glad that I did. The dry seasoning on the wings was interesting. I was terrified when the server walked over, with each wing drowning in a powder. My immediate thoughts went to my water cup - "is this going to be enough!?". Interestingly enough, the dry rub was not excessively salty, but rather sweet. My AIM username used to be sugarsweet1188 so honestly, it's hard for me to think anything's ever "too sweet". It's different for sure, but it's worth a try. There's an unpaved lot with free parking in the back, but careful, if you're in heels it'll make for a very adventurous trek in the sloped gravel.
(4)Melissa M.
Holy mother of BBQ where have you been all my life!? My hubby and I were planning on visiting another local BBQ place but it was sold out when we arrived. After yelping, we saw this place and decided to try it. I am SO GLAD the other place was sold out! Not only were we seated right away during lunch rush, the food was so amazing we didn't even have time to take a picture of it! I LOVED the Arkansas brisket, dry ribs, and baked beans. I didn't want to share with my hubby but I exchanged some for his pork. I don't even think we talked during this meal. Now that I look back, we probably looked like two people who never ate meat before and realized it was the best thing ever. I have no regrets. The food was warm and had an amazing smokey flavor to it. Even without the sauce, this food is yummy. As for sauce, don't put any on your food other than the Kansas City one. BY FAR my favorite. I thought I would like the Carolina but it was too vinegary. I wasn't a fan of the original but that might be because my husband's food was drenched in it. I don't care who you are or what you're doing in Frederick, stop what you're doing and eat here. You might have heartburn later, but totally worth it. Service: A Food: A Environment: A
(5)Timothy C.
Everything you want a BBQ place to be. First off, it was packed, so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was great. Got stuff done while chatting us up for a while, then left us alone for a while, always checking up but never intruding. We started with some craft cocktails, then had beer (Lil Yella Pils, Pork Slap) with our meal. My wife and I shared a 3 meat platter with Carolina pulled pork (and slaw), pork shoulder, and beef brisket, along with some sides of cornbread, bbq beans, and mac n cheese. It was a classic BBQ feast, perfect to try a bunch of stuff, all the meat tender and juicy. It will be hard not to go again next time we're in Frederick.
(5)Jolena S.
Absolutely the best BBQ in Frederick. I have been to both locations and both are excellent. I will never understand why people think Famous Dave's is better. They also did the catering for our wedding- everyone raved about the food! They delivered on time and were a pleasure to do business with.
(5)Sonya P.
I ordered a sampler-type meal. Everything was good but not the best bbq I've had around Frederick area. The mixed drinks were creative and yummy. The wait can get a little nuts and the place overpacked. However, prices were very moderate and similar to most chains. Overall no complaints from me but my fiancée was underwhelmed by portions and flavor of the meats...we won't likely return.
(3)Ed S.
Great place. On a trip to the National Fire academy this place was about 30 minutes away. Service was friendly and fast. Food was excellent I'm a huge BBQ fan. I'm here for two weeks and I will be going back before I leave.
(4)Chef N D.
It's rare that I go to a place that lives up to the previous ratings I see on here. I'm giving this place 4 stars because of a few things: customer service, food, and overall satisfaction. So it was crowded but the people there didn't mind waiting. There is a bar so partake. I got my food to go. Now as I stared at the menu aimlessly talking about the type of bbq I wanted the guy at the counter said some magic words that touched my negro heart. Slab of ribs on special for $15. Shiiiiiiiiiiiii you ain't said nothing but a word. Slab me the eff up bih...sorry about that ignorance. So my order was the slab of ribs with Mac and cheese, half a chicken, and a side of collards. Sides: no complaints on the collards or the Mac. They were both decent and had salt. Oh it was cornbread too...all they needed was honey butter on that and I possibly would stalk the chef. The ribs were meaty and delicious. Had the right pull to it. Would have been better if I could have got them wet with dry rub on the wet. You have the choice to get either. The chicken was PDT, PRETTY DAMN TASTY. Sheesh...not sure if that was dry rub on it, but that spoke to me. Like I felt like I was about to revive the 10 chicken commandments after eating that. Good grief it was good. Sauces: had three, original, I guess it was Carolina style it was vinegar in it, and the mustard sauce. I asked for extra and they gave me extra yes. I like the original the best. Overall I would come back to this place. But Frederick is out here. Went back a second time and got the half chicken and I sat inside. Service was fast and chicken was PDT AGAIN! I'm a fan, I even bought some dry rub for home.
(4)Stacie C.
It's been almost a year since my friend and I rolled up on Black Hog BBQ. I don't remember having the highest expectations but just wanted some good BBQ. Black Hog was definitely more than we expected. Just looking at the pictures makes me want to hop in my car and drive back down. We arrived late afternoon just before the dinner rush. I noticed some sweet sounding daily specials on the board as we waited to order. I wanted to eat everything on the menu it all looked so good. I went with a two meat plate, selecting the Arkansas BBQ and pulled pork. I went with two sides, mac n cheese and potato salad. These fine items were accompanied by a can of Cheerwine and a piece of cornbread. I tried the 4 different sauces available but just a taste because the meat really stands on its own. The presentation is simple (the meat is served on paper on a plastic tray with all your sides) but believe me, the taste is not. Black Hog BBQ was a great place to stop before a Keys baseball game.
(5)Angela W.
Good, not wow. Potato salad is tasty. Beans were blah. Greens were decent. Cornbread just ok. Meat (all types, we were a family group & shared family style)....honestly kind of dry and just this side of cold. The dry rub ribs were tender if lacking in wow factor. Having a selection of BBQ sauces at the table is nice. Can mix them to find your own blend. Cheerwine is always a plus. Meh. Not bad, but we'd go elsewhere when seeking really good BBQ.
(3)Arthur G.
Son of a damn B----!!! I'm writing this before my last bite!!! If I could give this 10 stars I would. Next time I'm having the 1/2 rack for dinner and the 1/4 rack for dessert. I've eaten everything from Chili's to backyard cooking. This is the BEST I've ever had. The ribs are cooked to the point where the meat comes off the bone gently but not so overcooked it falls off. The brisket is lean with just hint of the fat on the underside for flavor. The pulled pork is tender and juicy and obviously not done in a crock pot. The remnants of bark on the meat is solid but not tough. These guys are Rembrandt, Einstein, Jobs and Gates all rolled into one brilliant little barbecue joint. They've mastered this art to the level of Beethoven playing the piano. Once you've tasted this others are doomed because they'll always be compared to these guys. My ONLY complaint. The butter for my cornbread was hard. Oh. And the service by Jeff was fabulous!! And Randy, your wife sounds bitter. Next time tell her to go to Walmart and get some plastic forks. And what p-whipped husband lets his wife bag a business on his Yelp account. Could you ask Randy-lina to give you your nuts back?
(5)J A.
Amazing ribs and wings. Best in Frederick. The smoky flavor cannot be beat and the meat literally falls off the bones. I can smell the smoker from my back yard when the guys at Black Hog fire it up each week...wonderful scent in the neighborhood!
(5)Russell J.
When Black Hog first opened up I had a few fantastic meals there. However, it's definitely declined over the years. I stopped going about 2 years ago, but recently my elderly mother wanted some brisket and since we were already downtown I figured we'd give it another go. Brisket was extremely dry and even for myself, very tough to chew. The wings were ok and our server was attentive. It seems like maybe they are focusing too much on their other location and leaving this one behind. Just my take on it. It's a sad day when a corporate chain restaurant (Famous Daves on Rt. 40) has better BBQ...
(2)Nick C.
Came here because its close to home. Came back because its just plain good. The specials on weekdays are good. Check the early week specials for some good deals on ribs. My family went and had the rib special and wings. Kids really like the wings- plain, with no sauce. They have some good ribs. I've tried wet and dry. I like the dry because you can pick the sauce but my wife likes the wet. I really like the staff. Very fast and attentive. Its our go to BBQ place now.
(4)Michele W.
The meats are juicy and the spices are balanced. The sauces that they offer are fantastic. I was especially impressed by the mustard based sauce. They have an okay selection of bottled beers. The coleslaw was average but, the beans and rice were phenomenal!
(4)Allyn S.
It was so great!! It wasn't very busy which was good, the food came out quickly and everything was delicious!!! My boyfriend and I were sharing just so we could try multiple things. I would come specifically to Frederick to eat here.
(5)Mike B.
A block or two away from Carroll Creek in the less desirable way. This part of town is just being built up. Fresh signs up for a place called "That Hummus Place", which really typecasts that location. But then again... it seems that #DFred (you heard it here first kids) does really well with stores like that. Check out Earthly Elements for your rocks. Yes, there is a specialty soda shop called the Pop Shop. And if you're craving Pretzels... well Pretzel & Pizza Creations has got you covered. In any event, enough about "That Hummus Place". I pray for their sake their hummus is good. Cause I've had some pretty mediocre hummus before. No no no, this review won't turn into another diatribe on hummus. That was Lazeez Bistro. That's not happening again. Ok, Black Hog. Charming, picturesque. The quintessential little BBQ joint you think of when you think of BBQ joint. A couple of picnic tables out front. Inside, a moderate size space. Paper towels on the table. Their 4 types of bbq sauce on the table. Original: One of favs Kansas City: Was a bit too sweet and smokey for me ( I think it might be one of those that is good for cooking, but not much for eating with) Mustard: If you like mustard it's your jam Carolina: If you like vinegar it's your jam I got to try the Arkansas beef which was absolutely delicious. Described appropriately in someone else's Yelp review as "beef that been smoked, cubed, covered in sauce, and then thrown on the flattop". It was soo tender and flavorful. The pork was absolutely delicious too. Lots of "burnt ends" the BBQ term for the best parts. The coleslaw was delicious. I like the finer chop and the creamyness. I thought it was delicious. The mac and cheese was good, albeit nothing special compared to mac & cheeses I've had. All in all, the most solid of BBQ experiences. Love the neon signs on the wall. Love the customer service. Love the food. Love the cute staff. Love the atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Miss R.
4.5 stars! From the food, to the service, to the location, this place just ROCKS! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiling faces and friendly staff who treated us like they'd known us for years. I can't recall our server's name, which is a shame because she was just awesome ( she was a tall, light-skinned lady with a "Libra" tattoo on her right arm). She anticipated all of our needs and never once did we want for anything. She explained to us the different styles of 'cue, the various rubs and sauces and by the time she was done, we felt like we had a PhD in BBQ. The girl knows her stuff! In addition to the sauces on the menu, she also told us about the Eastern Carolina (vinegar and spice based) sauce that wasn't on the menu. She brought us some of that with our meal and, just like the Frank's Red Hot commercial, my boyfriend 'put that sh*t on everything!" Thanks to his greedy butt, I never got any, but I can assume that it was really good. We took her advice and decided on a combo platter with the St. Louis style dry-rubbed ribs, the quarter chicken with dry rub and the Arizona Brisket a.k.a burnt ends a.k.a. the best damn part of the brisket!. Oh. Man. Those ribs never had a chance. My boyfriend tore through those things like the Tasmanian devil. When he was done, those bones looked like they had been picked clean by vultures. The chicken was so tender, succulent and flavorful. Not drowned in sauce; instead it was smoked and then sprinkled with some of the dry rub before hitting the table. I've never had chicken served like that before. I usually don't eat BBQ chicken because it tends to get dried out unless it is slathered in sauce. Not here... they know how to smoke the hell outta some yardbird, you hear me? (if you don't have family from the country, then that last line probably just confused you. It's ok. Keep reading.) Now, about these burnt ends... don't be deceived by the moniker. There's nothing "burned" (burnt) about them. They're simply the point end of the brisket, full of all the flavor and smoky deliciousness your taste buds can handle. Think back to that thing that you and your siblings/cousins used to fight over as a kid. Maybe it was the last slice of pie, the chance to sit in the front seat of the car with your parents (before car seats!), or when it was your turn to decide what TV show the family would watch. Remember how that felt? How you would pump your little fist and go "YESSSSS!!!" and scamper away, beaming at your good fortune? Well, these burnt ends are the chewy, sweet, smoky, slight spicy, grown-up equivalent of THAT. After you take your first bite, go on... pump your fist. Let that "YESSSSSSS" slip from your sauce-covered lips. It's ok. No judgment here. Matter fact, I might be looking at you a little crazy if you DIDN'T do that. The sides were surprisingly good as well. The mac and cheese was the real deal (none of that instant stuff) and the BBQ beans were excellent. Even the cole slaw was good. The cabbage was shredded super fine (instead of chopped into chunks) and it gave the dish an interesting texture. I wish they had given us more cornbread to go with all of this food, though. The two us had to split a piece that was smaller than a deck of cards. Where's the love, yall? Aside from the food, I really liked how the staff was able to anticipate our needs. Not long after we sat down, the sun decide to make an appearance after hiding behind the clouds all day. After our server took our order, she and another server soon came back out hauling huge umbrellas to shade us from the solar onslaught. In the middle of our meal, the sun changed its mind and quickly gave way to storm clouds and before anyone could say anything, those ladies were on hand and ready to relocate us. Fortunately, we finished our meal at precisely the same time the rain started to fall, but I was really impressed with how attentive (never aggressive or intrusive) they were. There's plenty of metered parking in front of the restaurant. I think there was also a small lot either beside or behind the restaurant, as well. So get here and come hungry!
(5)William O.
Hand down the best Smoke and BBQ since leaving Georgia in the 90's. Could probably say the best BBQ joint in the DMV. The overall aesthetics of the restaurant remind me of a old school family chop house. Wooden tables and chairs, extremely quaint and on point service (thank you shelby) and amazing food. Went for the ribs, burt ends, chicken platter with a side of fries (hand cut) and Mac & Cheese. The smoke, moister and flavor out of all the entrees was amazing. The mac & cheese was legit and based on the serving left me craving more and the hand cut fries were nice and hot. Not sure why I did not simple the cornbread as for some reason it remained in the kitchen instead of my plate but will make sure I get to try it next time. Make sure you try out their weekly specials on MON, TUES and WED as it helps save a $$$ but definitely worth stopping every day.
(4)Sahar R.
Don't eat Black Hog BBQ brisket in your car in the parking lot. I ran in here to get brisket and pulled pork to go. Drowned it in bbq sauce, and ran out to the car. I was so hungry, that I couldn't wait to go home, so I opened up my to go container, chucked the cornbread to the dog (don't like cornbread) and realized I didn't have utensils, so I did what any fat kid would do in that situation, I started eating brisket with my hands. Whatever, I have wet wipes in car,and my car is a no judging zone. I was two strips of brisket in when a guy taps on my window, puts two thumbs up, then points and says "that's hot". I'm not really sure if he was referring to the temperature of the brisket or what I thought was my private moment with meat. So it made me really self conscious so I drove away. My meat got cold when I got home, not quite the same. There are two things that Black Hog does right. First, they nailed the perfect house bbq sauce (BHB Original) at least for me, a little sweet, a little vinegary. Also love the Kansas City one. I just simply drown everything in it. Second, the chopped meats are the way to go. I found the brisket to be a thick cut and cooked until tender, thus rendering it perfect to be lowered into my mouth as one big strip with no knife needed. The pulled meats here are texturally different, as a warning. It's almost mushy.Hey if you like pulled pork the texture of apple sauce have at it! Black Hog has meats available in a variety of regional styles and here's the tutorial before I go too much into it: blackhogbbq.com/bbq-101/… . What you need to know is that the brisket and Arkansas beef are my favorites. The greens are the only sides worth getting. The chopped pork offers the option of Lexington style, which is tomato based vinegar sauce and Eastern, which is a vinegar and spice sauce. My preference is for the Lexington vs. the mild Eastern. This place is by far better suited for a sit down meal even though it's an order at the counter type of establishment, that was my mistake. Take out takes awhile and you'll have to wait at the corner of the bar to avoid being in people's way. All in all, pretty solid bbq for this region. Next time, I'll avoid eating it in the car.
(4)1girl 2.
So everything was super yummy. I had the Pit Ham, the Arkansas brisket, the Kansas style ribs, and the sausage, the potato salad, greens, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. I know it was a lot don't judge :) Lee was an amazing server. The food was great, love the atmosphere, weather was nice so we sat outside. Awesome experience, on the scale black hog gets 2 Spoons. -1girl2spoons
(5)Janean O.
Hands down the best bbq in Frederick county. Great burgers, great brisket, ribs, etc. great wait staff and atmosphere. Corn bread, Mac and cheese, beans, yum! Try it. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Derek H.
I really enjoy coming here after hiking to Annapolis Rock. It's always really nice to stop by downtown Frederick and grab some awesome ribs or a sandwich at Black Hog.
(4)Fada G.
My food was great, Not the biggest fan of there Mac and cheese more cheesy less creamy. The brisket was amazing BBQ beans awesome along with their gumbo wish I didn't get so full I wanted to try more of the menu.
(4)Juliana P.
Sometimes when I travel for work, I've had to strong arm people into trying a local place--in this situation, everyone loved it! I wish they had specicals on even more nights--looks like the time to go would have been a Monday or Tuesday when there are half off specials on drinks and some different meal specials. One person in our party had the sausage, one had the pulled pork wet, and one had the chopped pork. All of them cleaned their plates (paper?) I got the bbq salad since I was looking for a lighter option, and had it with brisket. The brisket was a bit fatty, but tasty--especially with the mustard sauce and the carolina bbq sauce. Most at the table found the other sauces too thin and vinegary. The only other complaint was that the corn bread was cold and a bit of a let down. Had a few drinks and well and the pumpkin spice martini was an excellent dessert on it's own! We also all split the peanut butter pie which was like a light and fluffy reese's peanut butter cup. This is a great place for a small group, or even alone as they have tv's at the bar. All in all, we got four meals, four drinks, and a dessert for about $65! What a steal!
(4)Gillian C.
I love Black Hog so much! I live nearby and come all the time. The ribs are some of the best I've ever had. The burgers, brisket and wings are also fantastic. Highly recommend to all!
(5)m. o.
Great BBQ and good value, especially for the half chicken platter. Lots of chicken and great sides (recommend the greens and the vinegar-based coleslaw if you like veggies to pair with your BBQ). If it's nice, shoot for a seat outside. There's free parking in the back of the restaurant for customers.
(5)A M.
Had lunch there today. They have parking in the back of the store which is nice. Now the less pleasing part of our visit: Food came to us cool to lukewarm so maybe it tastes better when it is hot. Serving sizes were smallish except for the fries. Very, very loud. We should have both worn ear plugs or sat outside. A couple came in and left within minutes- guessing it was the lack of any peace there. I'll consider swinging by during a happy hour to see if it is better. They only have bottled adult beverages which is really strange for Frederick.
(2)Angie J.
Their wet ribs and mac & cheese were tasty. I would've given 5 stars but their corn bread was a bit dry. Try their coconut tres leches cake - it's delicious! Very laid back type of place to eat at with upbeat music playing. My husband and step-daughter tried the Carolina chopped pork. Since they are both from North Carolina, they compared it to Eastern Carolina BBQ. They felt that the chopped pork had too much black pepper in it, as well as their Carolina BBQ sauce. Overall, they said Black Hog's food was good. My step-daughter thought the BBQ beans were pretty good. My husband had their banana cream pie and my step-daughter had their pumpkin pie for dessert. Both pies were tasty, too. I will visit Black Hog BBQ again and try their smoked chicken, potato salad and greens.
(4)Brenda F.
I was looking forward to trying this place since it's always packed and had good reviews. I was disappointed. We went around 4pm on a Monday and place was empty. I guess we should go when it's busy. The meat was dry, and overall just not good.
(1)Lauren M.
I have been spoiled. Back in the day, my family spent weeks of vacation travelling through the south, eating at every barbecue stand that we passed. Sounds like some amazing vacations, right? They were, but they ruined barbecue back home. It's rare that anything stacks up to my expectations of pulled pork and sweet tea. Once I discovered Black Hog, it instantly became my favorite (and most visited) restaurant in Downtown Frederick. So, whats good? EVERYTHING! I could write about the whole menu, but instead I'll just tell you a few favorites. I usually order the two-meat platter with pulled pork and Arkansas beef. If you are a first timer, definitely order a platter and try the different meat options. Everything is good and I promise you will find your favorite. For me, that is definitely the Arkansas beef. Try it and love it. As for sides, I'm a sucker for their ooey-gooey mac n cheese and the baked beans. And of course, the meal isn't complete without sipping on some sweet tea. What makes Black Hog unique is how they are able to combine authentic barbecue in a casual modern setting. The barbecue is top-notch and the restaurant offers as much ambiance as any DTF restaurant. Great eats and a great vibes. I can always use Black Hog to get my husband to take me on a date. Ultimate win!
(5)Dallas N.
Absolutely the best BBQ in DC\MD\VA. Every choice in meat is a sure winner. You can't go wrong. Personally I love the brisket, I use their house sauce coupled with the KC Sweet. Baked beans, a cold ice-tea and corn bread. Enough said - a meal for the ages.
(5)Scott K.
Where to start, overall experience is excellent. An eclectic atmosphere filled with some of the best BBQ that you day dream about having again...
(5)Brian R.
ate here awhile back great service and great food at a good deal. if you never tryed stop in ...............................................
(5)mal S.
Great service and food for being jammed packed on a Friday afternoon. Both my friend and I had the Carolina bbq and it was mouth watering amazing! I will definitely be back here!
(5)Skip W.
So just browsing through the Yelp whilst on travel for BBQ and this place had Arkansas BBQ!! Grew up in Arkansan, I figured, well let's compare. Got here a late in the even, about 30 min before close, and it was half full. :) Food came out very quick and good portions sizes. Could have been a little hotter, But who's complaining?? This place has great BBQ and sense I'm a Southern boy but born in DC I felt right at home. I had BBQ in San Antonio, St. Louis, west cost and Deep South. Yes you should come here to eat, GREAT SPOT!!
(4)Ashley S.
The food was fantastic. Many choices of sauces from sweet to savory. We had the brisket, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The only problem was our server, who stopped coming by after he dropped off the food. We had to ask the bartender for a box and our check. Hopefully, this was just a fluke.
(4)Alice W.
On the way back from Whitetail Ski Resort, my friends and I were trying to decide on a place to eat dinner. Browsing Yelp, I came across Black Hog in Frederick with 4 stars and over 140 reviews. Looked pretty promising especially after reading the review by Corey W, whose review states that he's from Texas and cooks on a BBQ competition team but still thinks Black Hog is good. All of us (there were 4 couples) decided to order the BHB Triple Dinner plate/platter. It's such a steal. For only $19.39 (plate) or $21.09, you get four ribs, 1/4 chicken (basically two chicken legs), and one meat of your choice. If you get the plate, it comes with one side of your choice and cornbread. If you get the platter, it comes with two sides of your choice and cornbread. My boyfriend and I ordered the BHB Triple Dinner platter with Carolina chopped BBQ and got the mac n cheese and potato salad sides. We also ordered a pulled pork sandwich since there were so many raving reviews about it. Fast forward and our food arrives. Service was terrific by the way. We ended up being the last table there but the server never pushed us to hurry or leave. She was very accommodating too; apparently there wasn't any cornbread at first and she said she'd try to get orders of rice for everyone. In the end, we all got cornbread but she really tried to make up for it initially. The ribs, chicken, and Carolina chopped BBQ were all delicious. I really liked the dry rub on the chicken - so, so good. The meat is tender and there were plenty of various sauces to try. Sides were good too. Everything was just on point. It's hard to find decent BBQ in the DC-MD-VA area but Black Hog really hits home for quality southern BBQ. It's a bit far if you're in the DMV area (~1 hr) but worth the drive if you're craving that good BBQ you can't get anywhere in the city. I'm definitely coming back to try more.
(4)Josh R.
A local favorite. Good, well prepared food.
(5)Rick D.
Arkansas Beef and KC Style Dry Rub ribs are the standouts here. The rest was good, however I found that while the brisket was flavorful it was a bit dry and, comparatively speaking to my top brisket restaurant, it wasnt anywhere near as flavorful. I enjoyed their mustard sauce and the KC style sauces the most on my meat platter. When I go back I may just indulge in a rack of KC style dry rub ribs as those were the best tasting on the platter for me. Tender, flavorful, dry rub was just right in terms of sweet and heat and the meat was cooked to perfection. When Im in the area, if I have more than just a few hours, I will be back to get some more good BBQ.
(4)K. David M.
Delicious. Dry rub baby backs truly amazing. Beans tasty. Cornbread sweet. Service attentive and space nicely done. Smoker out back serving it up. Nice to have a good local BBQ joint.
(5)Heath D.
Great bbq. Definitely my favorite in Frederick.
(4)Travis J.
I had the dry ribs and the wet ones,they were fantastic. Had 2 sides which were the bake beans and potoato salad,could tell they were made homemade. Highly recommend this place,will be back again.
(5)Megan M.
I want to be a vegetarian but this place makes it impossible. It's so good. Take out or eat in it's always good!
(5)Alicia G.
I thought about just getting the smoke beef brisket. But when the server described the Arkansas beef bbq, it was all over. That is some serious stuff. It's cubed beef brisket double marinated in their bbq sauces. And I really haven't stopped thinking about it since I ate it a few weeks ago. It is just that good. The meat is perfectly tender and with just enough fat to keep it juicy and full of meaty flavor without making you feel guilty for eating fat. The mac and cheese wasn't anything special but was alright. The collards had a little bit of a kick which certainly helped amp up their flavor along with the vinegar. The cornbread was a little dry/crumbly but honestly didn't bother me much because my focus was on the meat. I had the one meat platter and it was more than enough to fill me up. The two meat platter would have been too much. Next time, I'll try the ribs.
(4)Abi K.
Amazing BBQ! I love that they have most styles of bbq sauces from Carolina style to Kansas! My favorite is their burger with bbq pork and cheese. So delicious. The service is very helpful as it can be a confusing menu. Overall wonderful.
(5)gail k.
Unbelievable bbq. Great dry ribs. Chicken was amazing. Carolina pork really strong. Mac and cheese delicious. We had a great dinner.
(5)Thomas H.
I really wanted to like this place, and when I saw the sign of the four locations/type of bbq they serve, and the first one was 'Lockhart, Texas', I was more than ready! I've been to Lockhart, and Luling, Austin, etc., and had the best brisket in the world, and was told this place's was the same style. Wrong. The meat came: it had the texture of having been parboiled first, very little time in the smoker, almost no bark, no pink smoke ring. If you know Texas brisket, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, go there soon and have it. I told the host how disappointed I was and asked if the brisket was boiled first, and showed him a picture of what real Texas brisket was supposed to look like. He just said he was sorry, and I was the first person to ever say something like this. I doubt it. Again, sorry, but this was nowhere close to real Texas bbq.
(1)Leo L.
I've been on BBQ quest and Black Hog is as good as any I've eaten at lately.
(5)Goonie B.
Decent food but over priced for the size of the portions. Authentic, cafeteria-style, BBQ places in the south serve more food for less money and offer more flavors and value in the process.
(2)David B.
Tasty BBQ!!! Something for everyone with their sauces from around the US they have several different styles. Sides are great too. I wish I had one close to me. I go every time I am in Frederick. I had the same waitress both times, she was so sweet and gave awesome recommendations. BBQ chicken is her favorite although I love the brisket!
(5)Ruth C.
Get the cubed Arkansas beef BBQ, because it's the most respectable offering they have: tender, moist, and flavorful. Pickles were okay, but sides a bit lacking. Cornbread slightly more crumbly than cakey. Mac and cheese was grainy, but the southern style greens were a pleasant blend of collards with some mustard greens, lots of black pepper and marinated in vinegar. Barbeque texture is just as important to me as flavor. The sauces on the table were alright, and liberally used since the other three meats we tried couldn't really stand on their own. The shredded pork shoulder was a little boring. Chopped Carolina pork wasn't bad but Eastern style sauce wasn't particularly spicy and overall needed an extra hit of vinegar. Smoked beef brisket was sliced thin and pretty dry. Three and a half stars. Friendly service, clean bathrooms with a tv hung over the men's toilet. Order at the counter, some seats inside and out for eating there. Great weekday specials for locals, decent bottle list to order off of. Adequate lemonade. Portions of a two meat plate were sufficient for light-to-moderate appetites. I'll have to come back to try the ribs, sausage, and gumbo.
(3)Casey K.
Came here again on a busy Saturday evening. Got the two meat platter with a double order of Arkansas BBQ, cole slaw, and baked beans. We also started with a 16 count order of wings as an appetizer, five of us shared them. 8 were the dry rub and 8 were the classic buffalo. The classic buffalo was the best, I would highly recommend. Options for either 8, 16, or 32 wings. General consensus around the table was, the food was on point and so delicious. We brought my two brothers along for this round and they had nothing but pisitive things to say. I gave this place the full 5 stars this time because the staff were a thousand times better and made this an all around fantastic dinner. I wish I could remember our waiters name, he was great!
(5)Chris P.
No better BBQ around...you could throw a dart at the menu and whatever you hit would be a winner. Had the brisket this time with Carolina sweet sauce and side of Mac n cheese with southern greens...incredible!
(5)Shannon B.
I lived in the south for many years and this is some of the best bbq that I have had. Their chicken plate with a side of mac and cheese is my go-to.
(5)Chris H.
I eat here almost on a weekly basis and the food is absolutely dynamite. It has remarkable consistency with every batch and is hands down the best BBQ around. I recommend the brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage. The staff is friendly, fast, and has not messed up a single order. I wish the platters came with two sides not just one. The menu was upgraded a month or two ago and the two meat platter used to come with two sides.
(5)A N.
This review is for Black Hog BBQ on Market Street in Frederick, MD. Black Hog BBQ offers very good to excellent barbecue, especially for a chain establishment. Kudos to Black Hog for delivering true smokiness and fine flavor. Excellent: Carolina chopped pork, sliced brisket, corn bread, and sauces (we especially liked the Carolina vinegar sauce and the house original sauce; there are 4 or 5 sauces offered at the table.) All of these items were outstanding. Very good: dry rub ribs (excellent flavor, but a tad dry inside; sauce helped), collard greens, vinegar slaw. Good: regular cole slaw, fries. Setting was comfortable and service excellent. Portions of barbecue meat were generous. (Would recommend to management that the collard and slaw portions be increased a bit-- they seemed a bit skimpy.) Overall, recommend highly and look forward to returning. *Takeout is excellent, too, and keeps well!*
(4)Lily R.
3.5 stars. Now, you must understand that I am a discerning and knowledgeable consumer of BBQ, and I this place ranks right about in the middle of the vast number of BBQ joints I've visited. BBQ in the North (I include Maryland here) is never better than BBQ in the south. That said, this place was pretty good. The standout was the Arkansas BBQ, which would get five stars by itself. The pulled pork, however, was unremarkable. I didn't love the sauces- I found them unbalanced: either too much vinegar or too much molasses. I will give them credit for their mac and cheese, which was pretty good and at least appeared to contain some real cheese, as opposed to some places which give you a Kraft-like variant with cheesy sauce. The coleslaw was good, and chopped fine which I like for putting it on the sandwich. Corn bread was a bit dry, and butter was almost frozen so I couldn't spread it. Waiter was great- good service here!
(3)A. M.
MELT. IN. YOUR. MOUTH. I still dream about this place. The Luke's BBQ burger topped with BBQ pulled pork shoulder, a slice of cheddar cheese with their original sauce... Heaven... I savored every single amazing bite. Medium rare was done to PERFECTION. Such a beautiful rosy red on the inside. This buger was just dripping with goodness each and every bite. And, the bun! It was all contained by one of those great potato buns you remember as a kid. My last bite was a sad one. Great prices, too, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Mark T.
Been here many times. For a quick lunch try the Brisket sandwich with a side of greens and mac'n cheese, you will not be disappointed. The service is friendly and efficient, which helps a lot for quick noon-time grub. The rest of the menu offers a full range of BBQ staples and all of the major styles are represented so there is something for every taste. The city of Frederick offers many restaurant choices but nothing else is like the "Hog". When in town, the Black Hog is a "Mac's place to be"
(4)Randy R.
Placed a catering order for approx 60 people from a large corporate business approximately 2 miles away The order arrived late, they did not offer to set up the food to prepare for serving, nor did they provide ANY serving utensils, plates, bowls, or cups. When we called the manager he tells us we didn't ask for these items therefore they were not provided. $900 order and we have to ask for utensils? $900 order and we were not OFFERED utensils? And when we called the manager should have made a educated business decision and realize, we are about to serve over 60 people. And word of mouth is the best/worst type of advertising. What he should have said was, "ma'am I apologize, you DID just pay $900 for a catering order, how can I rectify the problem?" -This will be told to everyone I know. Congratulations Black Hog, you just reach over 300 people through TERRIBLE business decisions and TERRIBLE customer service. Actually, make that 3000 people, Yelp just gave me the option to place this on Facebook and Twitter!~!!!
(1)Bern B.
Second time here and absolutely delicious. Between the five of us we tried almost every meat on the menu and they all were amazing. Mac and cheese, greens, tater salad and coleslaw made the meal even better. I have read reviews complaining about small sides but I think it's just the right amount to compliment the meat. No kids menu but I was able to feed my two kids with one meal (2 meats and 2 sides). We will be here on a regular basis. Best BBQ in Frederick area. This place compares to Dinosaur BBQ in upstate NY and that is a huge compliment.
(5)Gabriela C.
Gourmet BBQ. They have parking behind which I only found out about recently. Love their cornbread.
(4)Doug L.
Good food, bad service. Turned down a large order cause I didn't give enough notice..
(2)George T.
Q: What's WET and DRY at the same time? A: Getting 1/2 Memphis Dry and 1/2 Kansas City Wet ribs at Black Hog....I highly recommend it. Black Hog is located in the heart of downtown Frederick, what I consider the foodie central of Maryland. Parking can be hard to find downtown during busy hours, but BIG TIP: Black Hog has it's own FREE PARKING lot next to the restaurant. EXCELLENT BBQ: I don't have anything to say about anything on the menu. MEAT: For those who have a hard time figuring out what to try, I recommend the BHB triple dinner which comes with chicken, 4 ribs, and 1 meat (brisket, beef bbq, pulled pork, pit ham, smoked sausage). Everything is good. The chicken is excellent, mainly b/c of the special sweet/spicy dry rub (same as on the dry rubbed ribs) SIDES: There sides are very "CLEAN" as I like to call them. Full of flavor yet freshing and not overwhelming if you catch my drift. They are an excellent accompaniment to the meat, but not the main attraction as it should be. Don't get me wrong, the MAC and CHEESE is bursting with fatty goodness. OVERALL: maybe the best bbq in maryland. Will leave the 5th star blank b/c I don't want to mislead the SOUTH
(4)Katie M.
Great BBQ and wonderful service! Would make the hour drive up here regularly just to eat here - the food is so delicious!
(5)Nicole S.
Second visit to the black hog and I will give it an extra star. We came this past saturday and had the pup with us so we had to sit outside. We had about a 30 minute wait which wasnt a big deal. There's only 3 tables outside so it was understandable. The inside wasn't busy by any means. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Just an fyi they did change their menu so the one online is not valid anymore. The prices did slightly go up. I'd say about a dollar or two per meal. The white peach sangria was tasty although a bit weak on the alcohol. The punch drunk drink was only $8 and strong, loved it. There were 2 of us an we shared a 3 meat meal and got an extra side. We had the brisket, pork shoulder, and the carolina pork. All the meats were flavorful and good. The beans were good. The mac and cheese was lukewarm but we didnt complain because they gave us a size up because it was the last of what they had so that was nice. All in all we left full and happy. Our meal came to $39 bucks and we had 3 drinks so I dont think that was too bad. I will probably come again if in frederick. Its always a big plus to me when I can go somewhere and have the dog with us.
(3)Lena G.
Sweet n spicy. Picnic-style. Modern. A perfect place for a lunch stop on the way out of DC. The pulled pork was a fave across the board - from a six year old boy to the more seasoned of the gang. We practically drank the bottles of Kansas City + Carolina sauces. And gluten-free to boot. Small but well-paired beer + wine selection - the Chardonnay surprised me.
(5)Joshua M.
Great food, fair prices. Haven't found any other BBQ that can really compete in terms of flavor in the area.... I live 45 minutes from Frederick, so coming here is a bit of an occasion for me, but the delicious savory food hasn't let me down yet. It's not the absolute best I've ever had, but Black Hog does an excellent job of curating some of the great styles of BBQ across the country in one place, which is no easy task.
(4)Alan W.
Very good good at decent price. We tried the brisket and burger with pulled pork. Good service. Parking lot available.
(4)Beata K.
Pretty decent bbq place. I got the brisket sandwich which I didn't like at all; it tasted boiled and not smoked. The BBQ beef sandwich was very good though, it's smoked twice and had a good bbq sauce over it. The wings were also fantastic! We got the honey mustard wings which had such a unique and good flavor and the dry run ones were good as well.
(3)Sue B.
My husband and I each had 1/2 rack of ribs. We chose to have half dry and half wet (with sauce). Loved the ribs! Great flavor and tender. There were also several sauces to try on the table. I chose potato. salad for my side. It was good. My husband had sweet potatoes. It was mostly brown sugar. Too sweet. The cornbread was light and sweet.
(5)Chad D.
Amazing!
(5)Scott F.
Arkansas Beef! Heaven on a plate. Also be sure to get some of their apple pie moonshine if there's a batch made.
(5)Tatenay M.
I grew up in the DC suburbs with no Southern relatives, so I can't regale you with stories to establish my barbeque cred, like "I was raised in a smokehouse", or "my father was half-human, half-mesquite," or "my grandpappy put house-made Carolina vinegar in my bottle." I can tell you, however, that I've eaten at a LOT of BBQ spots 'round these parts and that Black Hog's the best of them. Everything here is top-notch. The sauces are great, especially the thick, tangy mustard and the delicious Kansas City sauce that's smoky-sweet, rich and thick - so good I'd order it as a drink, if that were a publicly acceptable option. The meats are all delicious, but my particular favorites are the Arkansas beef ( slightly spicy beef cubes cooked like end pieces, with an almost jerky-like flavor at times), the brisket (amazingly tender and flavorful), and the pork shoulder (moist and smoky, a perfect vehicle for the aforementioned sauces). You can (and should) also get a fantastic burger and if you hate making decisions (in your defense, who can choose between all this deliciousness?), you can even add any of their BBQ meats on top for one of the best burgers you'll ever have. As if those weren't enough, the beer selection here is great (a nice selection of 20 or so craft beers) and the staff are friendly, nice, and quick. There aren't a lot of restaurants that make your mouth water days later, but the Black Hog is high atop that list.
(5)Meredith N.
My husband and I have been marking Tuesdays on our calendars for years -- it's all about Rib and Wing night!
(5)Anonymous D.
Solid barbeque. I had the brisket, the chopped Carolina pork, and the Arkansas beef. The Arkansas beef was definitely the winner, hands-down, followed by the Carolina-style, then brisket. But all were good. Excellent potato salad, and both kinds of coleslaw were good, too. Even good cornbread--slightly sweet, moist. Everyone went home full and happy, with boxes of leftovers. They have nice, healthy portions. The inside of the restaurant is cute, with neon. A take-out counter is available too. Good service.
(4)Andre B.
BBQ in Maryland??? Yeah I was skeptical also. Pleasantly surprised. Very good food. Brisket is ok. Kind of dry. Had to put lots of sauce on it. Ribs are fantastic. Great sauce. Meat had just right amount of char on it. Good sides. Would go again if ever in area.
(4)Heather B.
Amazing! Pulled pork was best I've had. Not as thrilled with the ribs but maybe because the pulled pork was just so awesome. I have a gluten allergy and our server Tiffanie was great in letting me know what I could and couldn't have - I could eat most things except for the obvious bread. This was a quick stop to feed a hungry teen on the way back to DC. We now will make this a regular stop on our way to/from Wisp!!!
(5)Michael P.
Everything was amazing, but the Brisket took top honors. My daughter also really enjoyed the dry rub wings. I can't recommend this place enough.
(5)L M.
I'll drive here from DC just to eat at this place. And I don't even own a car. It's that good. Haven't had anything I didn't like here but I'm especially fond of the Arkansas beef bbq. (Like, I buy it by the pound and bring it home with me.) As should be the case at any self-respecting bbq joint, these folks have a variety of delicious bbq sauces, excellent lemonade (tart, homemade, free refills), and a fine coleslaw. If you're near Frederick and you eat food, you should go here.
(5)Jules D.
Group of 6 went in for dinner on 4th of July and I guess it was a bad idea. The BBQ was dry and mediocre at best. They were out of ribs & chicken and beer, lol. The waitress was great but the kitchen was a mess! All our orders were mixed up with sides being just put onto anyones order and everyones orders coming out at different times. I was so excited to see a BBQ spot with such rave reviews but walked away so disappointed! I really wanted to give them 5 stars! I really really did! I'm going to blame it on the sooper busy day the 4th brought and will have to try it again on a more mellower day! Hoping they don't disappoint the next time. :) I may be a bit biased being from Texas and all ;P
(2)Mike R.
Wow. Went here (and to Frederick) for the first time yesterday on my long Westward drive back from the Baltimore area to Leesburg. First off, if you haven't been to the downtown area of Frederick, its a neat little place with all kinds of shops and places to eat. It's a nice little walkable area that looks like it would be fun to explore. Well, I didn't have time to explore the town... but I did come to town to EAT. After passing by several places that looked good, I came all the way down to the end of the strip and found my destination... Black Hog BBQ. I walked on in and went up to the counter and asked if I should just seat myself or what. The lady behind the counter said I could pick any seat I like. Okey Dokey... found a spot and immediately an extremely nice waitress came over and gave me a menu, took my drink order. She was so ridiculously nice I almost felt like I was somewhere down south and not just an hour or so outside DC! Throughout the entire meal, she really made me feel like I was welcomed in their establishment and kept my drink topped off, made sure the food was good, etc. :) I asked her some questions about the menu which she was happy to answer, and then I decided on a BBQ beef sandwich -- arkansas style. Arkansas style, as explained to me, was they take their smoked beef, chop it into cubes, and add sauce, and then cook it again with the sauce on. Sounds like a similiar process to burnt ends if you ask me... but you're not, so ignore me and focus on the beef. So yeah, I ordered the Beef sandwich... no sides, because I thought the sandwich would be real big and I didn't want to pig out for fear I might get mistaken for an actual pig and get put on the smoker.... so the waitress, just to ensure I had all information at my disposal informed me that since it was Wednesday, they had a special going... 2 beef sandwiches, 2 sides... for $15 -- a savings of about $5 or so if my math is correct. Well, I appreciate the information lady, but I ain't no pig! Just the sandwich for me, thanks. It was sooooo freaking good. I think I can honestly say it's the best "beef" bbq sandwich I can remember eating.... and I remember a lot of beef bbq sandwiches! Well, I must have looked like a fool with egg on my face once I got to licking my fingers after devouring that sandwich. I put my tail between my legs and beckoned the waitress to come over.... "Is it too late to get that 2 sandwich special?" She kinda chuckled at me and gave me some kind of told ya so with a smile. She said she was going to see what she could do. So she pulled some strings with the person in charge, got my first sandwich voided and put the special in for me. I got a side of fries to eat there (with their AMAZING Kansas City style BBQ Sauce) and had the second sandwich bagged up with rice and beans to go. All in all, it was a great experience. I would mention the other specials in detail, but if you look through the pictures someone took a picture of the special board. Monday - pork, Tuesday - ribs/wings, Wednesday - beef, is the quick n dirty. They also had 2 dolla drafts while I was there, but I wasn't drinking since I still had a lot of driving to do and I'm a responsible adult like that. Normally I would complain about the prices since they were a little bit pricier than your typical bbq spot... but after eating the food and experiencing the excellent service, I felt I got my money's worth. Thanks Black Hog BBQ. You probably ruined my chances of eating anywhere else in Frederick. ;)
(5)Jesse W.
Really excellent food. The wet ribs were some of the best I've had, ever. Collard greens were a nice choice, too, for a side.
(4)Chris M.
Some of the best BBQ we've ever had. Good service, reasonable prices. Pulled pork shoulder is beast!
(5)D C.
This is an update to my previous review. After picking up my order last Saturday from the Urbana location, we returned to the location this past Wednesday to resolve the problem. We informed the catering manager that we were promised a refund for our beans order we never received last Saturday. She apologized and refunded our beans order to our card. So management will correct a problem! I will still leave my rating to caution people to check orders and not let them staple the bags before you check your order. Please check your order before you leave...do not trust when you are told everything is there....check! But it is encouraging that management will correct problems!
(2)Elena I.
Stumbled upon this place after doing some errands......the location is great right in the heart of downtown! The parking is convenient too. We had the sangria which was home made and refreshing! We got the dry rack of ribs with potato salad and beans and the two meat platter with brisket and pulled pork with a side of greens and Mac and cheese! Everything was so good! My fiancé is from memphis so he is very critical of bbq and he loved this place! We got half a chicken to go and had that the next day and it was juicy and delicious!
(5)Courtney H.
We found this place on Yelp and it was awesome! Food was great, I had the Pulled Pork sandwich and it was delicious. Mac 'n Cheese was also wonderful! Service was even better! Definitely stop here!
(5)shoaib a.
I'm southern. When someone tells me there's good barbecue here in the Mid Atlantic, I take it with some skepticism. BHB is good - for Mid Atlantic standards but, overall, it's not great. I ordered the brisket along with the Arkansas barbecue. For a side, I had the potato salad. I thought that the brisket wasn't that flavorful. I was also assuming that it would be Texas style, without sauce, but there was sauce and it was necessary because I didn't think the meat was that flavorful. It was also not that moist. Over all, I'd say the brisket was a miss. The Ark BBQ was much better. I've never had BBQ from Arkansas but I'm hoping it tastes like it did at BHB. It was flavored much better and didn't need anything with it. They give you a little bit of pickle on the side but I think barbecue should come with onions, jalapenos, and a helping of sandwich bread as it does in Lockhart, TX (a place they refer to in their restaurant). It's just common courtesy to have those things. There's nothing wrong with being just okay. After all, Matt Schaub and Joe Smith are just okay!
(3)Andres O.
Pretty good place! Their original BBQ sauce is fantastic! Gotta check it out!!!
(4)Robert R.
Never had a bad plate at this place. Best bbq in the area.
(4)Danny H.
While passing through Frederick on my baseball journeys, I wandered across Black Hog BBQ. The immediate appeal to me was simply the fact that they had a parking lot, and I wouldn't have to park on the street, where I watched lots of people questionably drive, and occasionally go on the wrong way of a one-way street. The pleasant smell of barbecue emanated from the place as soon as I got out of my car, and I was pleased to know that I had literally just beaten the dinner rush by like ten minutes; I was seated immediately with no wait, but the place filled up fairly quickly afterward. I ordered a two-meat platter of beef brisket and chopped Carolina pork, with sides of mac and cheese, and collard greens. Obviously since we're dealing with barbecue, lots of it is mostly pre-cooked, so there was little wait for my order to get to me. It was all served on a platter with baking sheets. The brisket is tender and melts in your mouth, and it served dressed in their house bbq sauce. The chopped pork comes tangy, and definitely a fair representation of Carolina style. The variety of sauces they have at the tables is something I enjoyed a lot. They really do a good job of capturing the varying regions of bbq, and between the four choices of house, Carolina, KC, and Texas mustard, I have to say I was enamored by the Texas spicy bbq mustard the most. All were sufficient, but I found myself repeatedly going back to the mustard, dipping everything I could in it. The cornbread is something on the side that might go unnoticed, but I found it to be really good cornbread; not overly crumbly, but at the same time not spongy and cake like. It maintained a good flavor, and didn't require any butter, although I found myself dipping it in more Texas mustard, because I liked it that much. My sides were adequate, and probably what brings my review down from four from five. The mac and cheese was nothing spectacular, and a tad on the bland side. And the greens were cooked in pork juice, but it's like somewhere in the stewing, it lost all its bite, and didn't have nearly enough tangyness to its flavor. They were alright, but nothing to call home about. Overall, Black Hog BBQ is a great success of a find while traveling. Large, free parking, clean and simple interior, nicely air-conditioned and not feeling that swampy air feeling that lots of bbq joints tend to have. Friendly staff, quick order-to-table turnaround time, and high quality bbq, albeit mediocre sides. Portions are just right, and the prices are fair. Would definitely come back again.
(4)Tim D.
Very Good Ribs, I thought the sauces were OK.
(4)Leslie B.
Everything we had here was so good. The mac and cheese, chicken, greens and two types of meet.... Each was some of the best I have had. In, addition the service was great and the inside was really cute.
(5)Viet B.
I dont live in Frederick, but I saw a decent crowd at this place so I decided to give this place a try. I got the two meat special and I got two briskets. Yes...two meats, but who says it has to be different meats. It was soft and juicy, but I like my meat a little fattier or if I could have requested the bark or ends.....OMG. I dont like using OMG or other shorten forms of words like LOL , but OMG is the only way I could describe fatty brisket.
(4)Richard H.
We were on our way back from PA headed for Virginia and realized we were starving. My navigator pulled Yelp! up on her iPad and found a list of restaurants in Frederick. When she said BBQ i said plug it in to the GPS and we followed the voice prompts to the front door of the Black Hog BBQ. The dy had been a real plus up to that point and once we walked in, sat down, ordered, and began to dig in it became a Double Plus. First thing you have to know: I'm not much on meat. But I love the sides that usually come with the main courses in BBQ joints. For me it never gets much better than baked beans, slaw and corn bread. So why I ordered the BBQ Burger is beyond me. Probably because the description said (for the beef version) "with beef shoulder". No ground-up anything. My partner went traditional and ordered the Carolina pork BBQ sandwich. We shared house cut fries. The only thing I did wrong; ask for lettuce and tomato (my bow to vegetarian sensibility perhaps) with the burger. Completely superfluous. (Note to self: double up on pickles next time.) The product was scrumptious! I ordered it well done and it was. It was also tender and very flavorful. I topped it with some "carolina bbq sauce' which is mostly vinegar. I think Carolina BBQ Sauce exists mostly outside Carolina but that's another review for another place in another State. My companion raved over her sandwich and downed more fries than she might be expected to and still had to take about half her meal home when we left. It was about 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon and a line was forming for seats. But service in this establishment is quick, efficient, and friendly: Thank you Beth! Frederick is about an hours drive from my home in Reston, VA but I can think of NO other place in between that would top Black Hog. This is what Red Hot and Blue would be if it was a real BBQ joint. Will definitely return - need to check out the cornbread. Oh, and as someone else mentioned, they have a big parking lot in an area where parking is not easy to come by.
(5)Barbara M.
Stopped there for lunch and tried the wings and ribs. By far the best Memphis style ribs I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Elisabeth H.
Made a repeat visit to Black Hog last Saturday night and was very please yet again! Of course we had didn't think ahead and they were out of several items. I do not fault them for this at all! It is a BBQ place most of these things are slow cooked and take time, I would rather it remain this way then get dry reheated food. Plus there was a swine-tastic BBQ festival in Frederick that day so I am sure they were very busy. We tried the brisket and mustard wings. Both were very good! The only thing I was a little baffled by was the extra charge for fries with a combo....? It is .75 cents extra for fries. Of course, loving the fries we did it, plus not like $.75 is going to break the bank. Just a little confused. The plan for next time, and YES there will be a next time, is to go during the day so we can try all the yummy stuff that sells out!
(4)Dave F.
Our group of six stopped here on our way from D.C. to Gettysburg. We had rib, brisket and pork shoulder. Everything was good and I appreciated that they have you a choice of having your ribs with sauce or a dry rub. I'm a dry rub fan and its nice to be able to try different sauces. I wouldn't call this world class barbecue, but it was tasty and reasonably priced
(4)J.J. B.
Let's get this out of the way first. I'm mainly a vegetarian. So how did I find myself inside of this BBQ joint late last month, you ask? Well, I went with a group that I had chosen the place in advance so I kind of didn't get any input. That said, no fear. I found things on the menu that I could eat & ordered a few sides: the Texas Pinto Beans & Rice and the Cole Slaw. I also got Chrissy's Cornbread which comes with 3 (small-ish) pieces of corn bread & butter. All was more than enough for me. Everything was delicious. A side of House Cut Fries was also ordered for the table which we shared. Those were great too. Someone at the table had the BBQ Chicken which looked really good. The meat was very white & the quality looked excellent. I was tempted to eat a small bite, but didn't. I don't know if I'd seek this place out again specifically, but I just might, because I really enjoyed the food. It's a very casual place as well & the food comes out very quickly. Also, the prices are excellent. The cost of my meal was $6.19 (before tax & tip). How can you beat that?!
(4)Sue W.
Took a friend out for lunch on the 9/24/14. We ordered the bacon cheese burger and the rib platter. The food was fantastic and that word doesn't even do it justice. The service was great and the place was clean. I can hardly wait to go back.
(5)Dan B.
I ate at Black Hog about a month ago. In my opinion, I've definately had better BBQ spare ribs. The meat was somewhat chewy and definately not "fall off the bone" tender. For some reason, there was a distinct aftertaste in the meat. I got only 11 bones in my full rack of spare ribs. A rack, in my understanding, should have 12-13 bones. The sides were on the smallish side but pretty good, apparently only 4oz containers of were used to served the sides dishes. Definately better BBQ elsewhere in Frederick, IMO.
(2)Rob K.
I have been to the Black Hog twice. I like visiting here when I visit a friend in Frederick. This past visit I had the three meat plate with sides (pulled pork, brisket, and beef) with fresh cut fries. I washed the meal down with a Miller Lite. Dinner was excellent, but the service was fair at best. Our dinner party consisted of three guys so we were low maintance for the waitress but she rarely checked on us. During both of my visits the food was great. Service was better the first time but regardless, I would probably return as the BBQ is excellent!
(4)Stephen R.
Great Q, with great service! Lots of variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Classic styles from Carolina to Arkansas, brisket and pulled pork. Only complaint is portion sizes could be a little bigger! We will be back.
(4)Katie D.
Food is good and service is friendly. Thought the beer selection was a little limited. Also, I didn't find any of the BBQ sauces to be memorable. But its a great joint for a Friday night carb crash if you want consistently good food and a friendly, bustling, casual atmosphere.
(4)Jason D.
I drove up from Leesburg to Fredrick to try this place out. Originally from Memphis, which is often referred to BBQ home, so I'm pretty picky. This place sounded great and had great reviews so I did the 40 min drive up and tried the ribs and fries and beans. The ribs were obviously store bought and had very very little meat on them, almost 2 stars worthy. The fries were good, the beans were good and I loved the Kansas sauce. Overall decent place but certainly not even close to great BBQ. I've had BBQ all over the US from high-end places to whole-in-the-wall places to backyard home cooking and even at fairs and competitions. This wouldn't hold a candle to even some of the worst of them. I won't be back, needless to say unless I just happen to be on that street and happen to be starving and craving BBQ, then I might go in there with my expectations low. ;)
(3)Tina T.
Great place for ribs I personally love the wet ribs. Very clean and great service. The service is fast and efficient. Great catering as well I have used them for tailgating and it was perfect.
(5)Gillian S.
Brisket was awesome. Smoked ham and Carolina pork were great. So many different sauces for every BBQ preference. The sides were almost the best part! The slaw was spicy and delicious. The baked beans and Mac and cheese were homemade goodness. So glad we stopped here!
(4)Zach L.
Hands down my favorite BBQ restaurant. Every time I'm in town I make an effort to stop by.
(5)myra f.
Fun place for a afternoon lunch or easy dinner. Wings are good. Arkansas BBQ Beef either platter or on salad quite good. Ribs also worth trying. Enjoy!
(4)Dave V.
4 stars? Really? I came here on someone else's recommendation. I guess BBQ taste is regional. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't smell any smoke in the air when I arrived or at any time afterward. Do they really BBQ anything on-site? Next, the "BBQ Sauce" on the beef brisket and the sausage tasted like tomato sauce from a can. The coleslaw was pretty bland, too. On the bright side, the dry ribs were pretty well done, and the gumbo was good. I'd probably have rated this half of a star higher if I hadn't gone into it with such high expectations based on earlier reviews.
(2)Patricia J.
I'm from North Carolina, so I know BBQ! My half rack of ribs, were good. Passably tender with a sauce that had the right amount of kick. The mac n cheese was also tasty but came in a Dixie cup portion. Was it a side or a sample? My peach sangria was good, but my mom's spiked lemonade was mostly water. So overall nice place, but inconsistent and stingy on the sides.
(3)JF N.
We had the beef briskets and half slab ribs (wet & dry). Enjoyed it and would definitely go back for more! This place beats "Famous Dave's".....Very Good Authentic BBQ!!
(4)Calvin M.
The side items aren't that good. The Mac n' cheese tasted like they used powder cheese. The potato salad was similar to those you can find in a supermarket. But the ribs and wings were very good. We ordered half dry and half with sauce. The table has six other house sauces you can use. It was $15 for a rack of rib on Tuesdays. If they improve the side items it'll be five stars. The service was fast and friendly. I would come back.
(4)David P.
I love good BBQ, and I am VERY picky about my BBQ. Needless to say I gave this place 4 stars because of the taste of the food, the good service, and ambience (who cares about ambience?). The sauces were tasty (four style choices, Kansas City, North Carolina, Texas, and Original...if my memory serves me right) and the meat was very tender and had good flavor. I like fall off the bones ribs, these were not but the meat was still tender. Pulled pork was also really good. The sides were good overall. A step above most places but not the best. Service was good and staff was friendly, we got there early and there was plenty of parking behind the restaurant on a weekday at lunch time. Not sure what it's like at other times. Ambience was cool, very small inside, I'm sure it could get packed in there at busy times. Best BBQ I have still had was in Arkansas.
(4)Amberly W.
The server scared me. The food was okay.
(2)Donny P.
Favorite BBQ spot in Marlyland. Great food, good service. Love the brisket and Mac n cheese.
(5)Jen C.
While the BBQ was really delicious compared to other places I've been to, it was annoying to have to wait so long for service. Don't get me wrong--when we were tended to, the waitress was very friendly, but that doesn't excuse 10 minute waits just to flag someone down. Lucky for you, Black Hog of rare deliciousness, feeding time made up for mediocre service. 3 meat platter is a big enough portion for two people who are not starving, but hungry for a meal. My favorite meat was the brisket, and other winners is the sausage and pulled meat. The sides are equally delicious--mac and cheese and beans highly recommended.
(4)Karl H.
I sparingly dole out 5 stars, but this place gets it. The food is authentic and they are efficient. It can be busy (which is a great sign of a good place). Go nuts and order a two or three meat platter. My wife was not fond of their cole slaw, but we agreed the place was definitely one to come back to.
(5)Ian K.
wow, what a find.... Cruising Market St looking for a quick lunch and saw this place and screeched in to a parking spot. At noon the place was already packed with a lunch crowd. The waiter said the brisket and pulled pork were the go-to's so we ordered both, along with cole slaw and the hand-cut fries, which seemed special. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth yummy, the pork real tasty too, with some nice crispy edges. Cole slaw was creamy and a bit on the bland side. The hand-cut fries, which are a "premium" side, you have to buy up to them, were plentiful but there were far too many nubs and runts in the bunch. Service was fast, friendly and efficient and the food came out hot and fast. We will definitely be back. Best I've had in this area in a while.
(5)Melissa R.
O.M.G. Hubs has been talking about BH for a while now (2 yrs). He had it at a friends house, but didn't know where it was from. I finally found out & decided to plan his bday lunch there. It really was 7th heaven! I'm not much of a chicken person, but it was the one thing my hubs said was amazing. It was freaking delicious. The dry rub seasoning was a perfect mix of sweet & salty. I almost wish I had a shaker of it to add more as I dug in! Luckily, everyone over ordered, so there was plenty of sharing going around. I had ordered the one meat, beef brisket plate, which was a whole heck of a lot of meat. Kinda wish I would have ordered 2 meats to have some variety. Mac & cheese and cornbread was also amazing! The entire time our group of 10 was eating, no one was talking besides repeating, omg, omg, so good.
(5)Thomas M.
I showed up, and while the food was quite good, I explained it was my birthday 3 days ago, and the waitress explained I needed a physical printout of their birthday 50% off promotion, despite their website not saying that anywhere. I don't live near their location, so I suppose I lose. Thank you for making me feel awful for asking for what your website proclaimed I was entitled to.
(1)Eric E.
Yup. It's all good. The BBQ is good. The sides are good. The service is good. Decent bar. It's a BBQ place, so it isn't fancy, but you weren't expecting that, were you? It's always crowded and a bit noisy, so think about the ambiance you are looking for. Seems to be pretty kid friendly. Rare for downtown, they have a good sized parking lot. Enjoy!
(4)Busa B.
Went to Black Hog BBQ about a year and a half ago and to be honest I forgot how good it was. Friday I getting a little hungry so I decided to run up to Frederick (from B-more) for some "BBQ". I ordered the "BHB Triple" which comes with 4 pork ribs, 1/4 chicken and one meat which I chose Carolina pork. My choices of sides were Southern Style Greens and BBQ Beans. The meal also comes with a piece of cornbread and a small side of a vinegar based coleslaw. Black Hog did not disappoint me. Every piece of meat was excellent with the Carolina pork being out of this world. Very rarely will I order chicken at a BBQ place because most places over cook it and dry the meat out but Black Hog nailed it. Meat was juicy and flavorful. They also serve "Cheer Wine" which I can't seem to find anywhere in Maryland. Service was decent also. I didn't like the gravel parking lot since I had just washed my car. Since the exit off of rt has been renovated and rerouted my in car factory navigation was a little screwed but it was fairly easy to find without too much recalculating. Black Hog will be seeing me again in the near future. oh yea the mens restroom has a flat screen TV over the toilet to keep you occupied, lol
(4)Deejai B.
When I first checked this place out, I was a little worried about the cross-regional menu - BBQ folks can get very "regional" and typically ascribe to one particular style, like St. Louis, Memphis, South Carolina, Texas, etc. Much to my delight, this place does them ALL exceptionally well (with waiter service!). And it doesn't use garbage, ultra-processed buns like most BBQ places do - they only use high-quality ingredients. Very rare, again, amongst BBQ joints. They also serve beer - including Flying Dog!!! Yet another factor that just makes Black Hog BBQ superior. A couple tables out front and many inside. The specials are excellent - def. try them as this is a bit more upscale than most BBQ joints with accordingly slightly steeper prices. I find the sides to be of average quality in terms of taste but def. more premium quality raw ingredients are used - the real stand-out are the superb, house-cut fries. These cost extra when you order platters, but don't miss them! After a ton of success, they've opened up a second location in Ijamsville. I've been to dozens of BBQ places all across the country (a hobby of mine started after 5 years living in North Carolina) - Black Hog BBQ is really a special place. Tip: Don't miss out on the birthday special.
(5)Melanie E.
I know people rave about Black Hog BBQ, and I had a good experience on my first visit. My husband and I enjoyed pork sandwiches that were very good. On our visit last weekend, however, it was a different story. Maybe we hit them on an off night? I don't know... Our waitress was very friendly and attentive (no problem there). We were seated immediately. We order a bucket of mini-Coronas. My husband ordered a pork sandwich and I thought I'd try the ribs. Our beer bucket arrived. Although the little bottles were presented in a bucket of ice, it was obvious that these were pulled from the shelf because they were straight-up warm. That was very dissapointing. They weren't sufficiently chilled even after a 1/2 hour in the bucket. We let that slide, expecting to be blown away by our bbq to come. My husband liked his pork bbq with the carolina-style vinegar sauce. He also enjoyed the fresh fries. My ribs were another story. I am used to ribs that are meaty and it falls off the bone. The ribs I had at Black Hog were tough, chewy and very unpleasant. I liked the sauce (Kansas-city style), but the meat was just not prepared correctly. I sent the ribs back. I suspect it was a manager who told the waitress to tell me that they cook their ribs for 13 hours and they were cooked correctly. He came and brought me a couple other ribsto sample, which were the same unpleasant texture. He sat there while I sampled them. I didn't know what to do! I felt bad because I didn't like them! I felt like that my opinion was incorrect, so I accepted a second batch that were not-so-good. Maybe some people like their ribs prepared that way. I am not usually a picky person, but these were not what I expected or what I am used to eating. But I was polite and accepted what they served me. Just a word of caution for anyone ordering ribs. If you like tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, you will not get them at Black Hog.
(2)Kevin L.
If you are in Frederick and are looking for the best BBQ around look no further than the Black Hog! The beef brisket is by far the best I have ever had, and I stop at every single BBQ stand that I pass by. The sauce is perfect, not too spicy or bland and the meat is cooked perfect every time. I have also had the burgers, pulled pork, and ribs - all are excellent. I have a local business a few miles away, we eat here at least once a month. It can be hard to get a seat during peak times, but hang around - it is well worth it!!
(5)Mike T.
Really enjoy this place. I love the fact that they offer different BBQ sauces from different regions of the US, and they pull it off really well. Overall I highly recomend this for a great meal in Frederick.
(4)Anthony Y.
Went last week, I had the sausage link sand which. I put some coleslaw on top and it was simply the bomb!
(4)James C.
I was a long time Frederick resident and haven't ever visited while I lived there. I got to visit while on a business trip It is a shame because the food there is good, the bartender makes a mean margarita. I recommend the bbq here. Get the triple or you are missing out.
(4)Michael y.
I would give it a 5 if they just gave me more Q!!!!!!!!!!! My outta town colleagues were 3x repeat offenders. ME x2 I love this place. Great location in historic frederick. plan on walking off all the BBQ you ate in downtown historic Frederick,MD.
(4)Sooperken S.
Good BBQ offerings... the service has always been decent as well... i tend to order the Pork Shoulder sandwich with fries... delish! Black Hog is my go-to BBQ place in Frederick... they are not open on Sundays, which is kinda weird, but besides that, i have only good things to say... i'll be going back and i would recommend it...
(4)J E.
Not from Frederick, so I relied on Yelp to find a place to meet some family that was passing through. I'm certainly glad that this was our choice. Everyone seemed to really like the entrees - burgers, various BBQ, and gumbo. The only side I tried was the greens, which I highly enjoyed. Bill was ~70 pre-tip for 3 adults and 4 kids - not too bad at all. The parking was great, and they had no issue with pushing some tables together - even on a Saturday evening. We didn't feel rushed at all. If I'm thinking of eating in Frederick again I would be likely to choose this place.
(4)Brian D.
I would just like to thank all the cows & pigs out there for making this place possible. Excellent food & service...& full bar!! Drank many a PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) with my meal which makes this place even more legitimate. Went there with several friends & all had similar feelings. I had the 3-meat plate (smoked beef brisket, Arkansas beef BBQ, & the Carolina w/ slaw, southern style greens, & cornbread). I usually try not to overeat but I could not let ANY of this go to waste. I highly recommend, even if you are not necessarily in the mood for BBQ...you will not be disappointed.
(4)Mitch D.
A client from Fairfax heard about this place and wanted to drive up and try it out. When buzz travels throughout the region like that, you know they must be on to something. Great BBQ options on the menu. Perfect-sized place. Good overall vibe. Reasonably priced. Works for me.
(5)J. Rene L.
I went here based on the reviews and was really lookin forward to some BOMB BBQ. I was so dissapointed. I ordered the 1/2 slab Memphis dry. Ribs were good...not great. Kansas style bbq sauce was my fave. Mac n Cheese..gross & barely warm. The corn bread was cold. My husband ordered a three meat plate, portions are very small. I was not impressed with the food and will not return. The atmostphere was good..customer service was friendly...but the BBQ is what I came for. Still searching for some BOMB BBQ1
(2)Chris C.
Best BBQ in the Frederick/ Hagerstown area. I've been going here for a few years now and it's good every time! The pulled pork is awesome and the sauces are also good. My kids love baby back ribs, but unfortunately Black Hog doesn't offer them. I also found it odd that they don't sell bottles of their original sauce. I tried to get a bottle when I was picking up my carry out, but they said bottles were only available for their mustard based sauce (not my favorite). The only real downfall to this place is the size, but it's still worth a visit.
(5)Ryan N.
Best BBQ in Frederick! Sweet tea and beef briskit makes for a great dinner. Pulled pork is equally good. Love this place!
(5)Martha J.
I was disappointed. I got carry-out and came in exactly 15 mins. after I called the order in, as per the guy on the phone. I live 5 minutes away, so it was a short jump from restaurant to home. The place smelled amazing as I walked in, and by the time I got home, my mouth was watering, and I had the food on plates in about 30 seconds! I ordered a pit ham sandwich and fries for myself and a three-meat platter for the hubby, with smoked brisket, chopped Carolina BBQ and smoked sausage, BBQ beans and potato salad as sides. Well, my fries were cold. I mean really cold. I could tell that they would have been amazing if they had been even slightly warm, but they were limp and kind of icky. They probably started as "beach" fries - cooked in peanut oil with skins on, but they seemed about 2 hours old. Then my sandwich - it was a tragedy. I used to get pit ham from The Canopy in Rockville MD many years ago, and that was my standard. This was inedible. Seriously, every piece of the ham had a HUGE glob of fat in it. I am not kidding when I say each piece was between 1/2 and 3/4 fat. I tried pulling the meat off of the fat blobs and my fingers got all greasy and most of the pieces ended up still really fatty. It was so unpleasant, I just gave up. I literally threw away 3/4 or more of the sandwich. So, hubby's platter was OK. Nothing was special. My BBQ beans are better , and so is my potato salad. The brisket was pretty good but not amazing and the smoked sausage was like Hillshire Farms but cooked on the grill. Not bad, but I can make it myself for 3 bucks. The star of the show was the Carolina chopped BBQ, but it was not worth writing home about. Sadly. And the corn bread was like a boxed mix. All in all, it was a disappointment. I might go back if someone insisted, but I would only eat there, so I could send back anything that was not worthwhile. What a shame.
(2)Chef A.
Certainly a Taurasso establishment, and priced to match. For my dinner here tonight, I went with a two meat plate which consisted of beef brisket and the Arkansas BBQ beef. The side was BBQ beans with cornbread. All for just shy of $12--not cheap, but not too terribly expensive either. I'd say it is about 25% more than most related types of BBQ joints in town. I found the beans to be good though the portion a tad small. They were sweet and had a good bit of pork chunks in there. I can't complain as I like pork, but don't tell my rabbi I had pork during the sabbath. (or pork at all) The cornbread was nothing to brag about. It was ok, but the Safeway cornbread is better. The Arkansas BBQ beef was nice. It comes chopped in nice meaty squares, and cooked in hot spices. IF you like hot and spicy then this is the beef for you. I also will note that the meat was super tender and prepared by some sort of super smoker or alien origins that can't be beat. The beef brisket too was pretty good. The portions were large, but sadly there was a bit of fat. However that fat does bind the five slices or so pretty well together. I found the meat tender but the Black Hog sauce on them made them perfect. I would certainly get the brisket again, but I liked the Arkansas BBQ better. The only real downside I found to Black Hog is the noise. I found it very noisy, and I doubt I could or would want to sit in and eat a full blown dinner there considering the volume. For this reason I got my dinner tonight to go. My only other concern is getting out of the lot, parking along N. Market obstructs the view of oncoming traffic. Depart the lot with due care. Overall, I have to say that Black Hog is probably the best BBQ in town. It just barely beats out the Blues BBQ Company truck simply because the two meat deal was a good value for the dollar. It beats out Blues by less than 5% in my scales.
(4)Will W.
I always love coming here whenever when we are in Frederick, espescially after playing tennis for a while. The atmosphere is great for a BBQ joint, really laid back, casual, and the place isn't overflowing with TVs tuned into ESPN. It's clean which is always awesome, and is a great place for a sit down meal with the Fam. They have a nice expansive menu with lots of options, but you also get your classic BBQ essentials and side dishes. The last time I was at the Black Hog I had the dry rub chicken, which was fantastic. The sides are also really good and come in nice portions. My family and I have always enjoyed coming here, and I highly reccomend that you do the same, you will leave satisfied.
(4)Dan R.
I finally made it to the Black Hog and enjoyed the food and the place very much. I wish that there were a Black Hog in Montgomery County to compete with Urban BBQ, which I do enjoy but find inconsistent. My fellow Yelpers were very helpful in pointing out that the Hog does different types of barbecue well. I opted for the brisket and thought it was very good, albeit a little fatty on a couple of slices. The potato salad was dynamite, while the cornbread was very good, but not great. If I were to do it over, I'd opt for another side and also probably try the 2 meats option. Price-wise, I think the Black Hog is a decent value, and would be a great value if they offered their daily specials before 5 pm. Overall, I really liked the place, with very good service and a solid varied menu for barbecue,
(4)Brandon R.
The stand-out here are the ribs.
(3)Bob S.
Ate there yesterday (9-3-2011) with my mom. It was fantastic, The best BBQ one can find around the DC area for sure. The ribs were extremely tasty dry with a nice spicy rub (despite what some reviewers write who arrogantly think their BBQ knowledge is end all be all) and the thinly sliced brisket was phenomenal. I barely had to use my knife to cut it. Had a side of Mac and Cheese that was fantastic, as was the cole slaw. Sweet tea and cornbread rounded out what amounted to an amazing meal. The service from the cute waitress (Beth) couldn't have been better and the way they serve the food - on a tray on a sheet of wax paper - was fun and inviting and made it feel like home. The 4 different sauces sitting in plastic bottles on the table were great to sample. I will HIGHLY recommend Black Hog and would love to buy their mustard BBQ sauce because its spicy bite made me want it for more options at home!
(5)Julie L.
Best barbecue in this area. Might leave something to be desired, but my husband is from Memphis so I'm spoiled. If you go during the peak times there is usually a wait which I normally wouldn't have a problem with, but the layout of this place makes it so that you are standing either right in front of the door, or practically over someone's table. The meats are all fantastic but the sides are ridiculously small. My husband and I always share a three meat platter and for the sides we like (the mac n cheese is amazing) we always have to order two since they are NOT sharing size. Overall we have eaten at Black Hog a dozen times or so and will definitely continue to eat there anytime we head up tp Frederick.
(4)Allen H.
Ate another meal in Urbana. Pretty darn good but they packed both my pulled pork and my beef brisket sandwich with some serious fat and grissle. Too bad.
(3)J D.
Huge menu, INCREDIBLE BBQ~~!! Best bbq i have ever had.. thats for sure. The only downside is that everything there has a bit of a kick to it. Even the sweet sauces have a little bite to them. The brisket is fantastic. GO THERE.
(5)Scott F.
We loved the food! The casual atmosphere was nice too. The beef brisket was excellent. The pulled pork sandwiches were very good and all of the BBQ sauces were tasty. The fries, mac'n'cheese and cornbread were also a hit. My only minor complaint was that the meat on the ribs we ordered didn't "fall" off the bone easily. But still tasted good.
(5)fp c.
Great pulled pork and ribs. Husband loves the brisket. Greens are great, as is the cornbread. My kids LOVE the wings. I wouldn't have thought a BBQ place as a good source for wings. My favorite is Carolina style, but there are 3 sauces (Traditional/regular, Memphis and Mustard) that you can try out also. I keep a bottle of the regular in the house. Several days a week there are special dinner deals that make it hard to drive by. Along with $2 beer and a parking lot in downtown Frederick, it doesn't get much better. There is also a friendly, attentive staff. It makes it difficult to leave, but I feel I really need to get up and let someone else have the table when it gets real busy.
(4)Steve K.
Went for ribs on Tuesday night. They have a $15 whole rack and a side special. Ribs were OK, but I am very picky since I make my own on a smoker at home. Most people would probably think that they were very good. Pulled pork is very good here. Sides are good, but small. Desserts are expensive. I like the atmosphere and service a lot.
(4)Richard F.
A nice restaurant serving lousy barbecue. The dining room at Black Hog was hopping when I went there for Saturday lunch. The service was good. They had a small bar in the corner serving local craft brewed beer, and they had a respectable collection of bourbon. The prices were fine. I liked everything about it except the barbecue. The ribs were skimpy and flavorless (honestly, with the rib meat in my mouth and my eyes closed, there was no way to tell that this was supposed to be smoked pork ribs). We ordered the chicken wings. They were deep fried. Deep fried. If you are a real barbecue joint, and you have a smoker back there, smoking meat night and day, you would never think to fry the wings, right? Just stick the wings in the smoker along with everything else. Anyway, deep fried wings.
(2)Kristina L.
As a Carolina girl, I'm serious about my sweet tea and BBQ. Since moving up here, I've missed being so close to good BBQ. Well, it comes pretty close at Black Hog. Famous dave's, red hot and blue have nothing on this place. Sure the location is small, but I like that. Reminds me of back home with the little shack BBQ joints. The only thing missing is a smoker out back. If you want to try this place, go during the day and get their lunch special - 2 sandwiches and 2 sides for 10 bucks. I get the pulled pork which melts in your mouth. I also add a side of Mac &cheese which offers a kick of heat. Of course, you have to wash it down with sweet tea, which rivals my grandmothers. If sweet tea isn't your thing, try Cheerwine. It's a cherry flavored soda from the Carolinas. It's one of the few locations in the DMV to carry this Carolina gem. Overall, You will leave with a full happy tummy. The only gripe I have is the bathrooms (and the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars). Though spacious and clean, the restrooms do not have a changing table. There's no bigger turnoff than having to change your kid on the bathroom floor. This is disappointing considering it is a family establishment.
(4)Mike A.
Stayed with friends in Gaithersburg this weekend and last night, all too tired to head into DC or cook for ourselves, we tried to think of someplace good for better than average comfort food. Once Black Hog was mentioned, there was no turning back. It's located in downtown Frederick, with plenty around to see and do, and is definitely worth a visit if you like good barbecue. I'm pretty skeptical of places that don't use real plates, but it works for this place. The food itself is amazing, although I would recommend sticking to just the meat and cornbread. While the sides were good, those were terrific and filling enough that you won't want anything else. Every table has an assortment of sauces for your dipping/basting pleasure. Try the Black Hog and Arkansas sauces, skip the Carolina unless you're a big fan of vinegar. Most places as "informal" as this tend to have mediocre service, but the staff here was friendly and attentive. No drink was ever empty and, once done, we only waited about 4 minutes total to get the check and pay. If you're looking for good barbecue, definitely try Black Hog at some point. You won't leave disappointed, or hungry.
(4)Joe M.
Ok BBQ. The ribs were good the brisket was fair and was served barely warm. BBQ beans average and could have had more flavor. 3 stars is the max I can give. Service was friendly but at times slow. A lot of regulars grab the attention of the servers and you may be waiting. Never really felt overly welcomed. Atmosphere is very casual and a bit noisy. If your looking for world class BBQ this isn't it. Not much better than some of the chains. Please don't compare to good Memphis or Kansas City BBQ. Didn't take Amex. Bad for my expense account as a business traveler so can't come back based on that alone.
(3)Chuck B.
Very good BBQ. A must stop.
(4)Scott W.
While passing through this area for a gig I ate at this place on back-to-back days. Amazing food cooked professionally, great service, and more food than you can handle. It'll cost you, but good barbecue usually does. Recommend the ribs highly.
(5)Elizabeth G.
LOVE this place. They have quick service and the carolina style BBQ is awesome with the vinegar slaw.
(5)Droid B.
Loved the ribs.
(5)Joe W.
Great pork BBQ. Prices are good, sandwiches are large. Parking on the side is a bonus for those driving downtown. Check their daily specials for good deals. A welcome addition for low priced dinning. Improvements that could be made: - Beer selection could be expanded but there are a couple of decent choices. - Double doors would be good in the cold weather - Need Sunday hours
(4)Will M.
Black Hog does it again! This place is the biz, had the BHB triple which is chicken, ribs and a choice of meat. I had the sausage as my third choice, and of course it was awesome. But the star of the show was the dry rub ribs, they rivaled the ones I had at Rendezvous in Memphis, and I did not have to endure a pee pee smell on my way through entrance! Go Frederick!!!
(5)Andrzrej K.
This is such a 4 star spot. I had memphis dry rub ribs and a burger on the side- great meal after driving from Brooklyn. Ive been to Memphis, had the dry rub- Black Hog were almost as good- very very close the only difference being Black Hog rub was a bit sweeter and spicy. Burger, not the best- stick with ribs or the bbq sangwich. I am a fan of Frederick in General, I think its an underrated city so I tend to be in a good mood when eating- but in any manner this place serves up some ill grub to lotsa people- and there is usually a line here. This place is such a 4 star place, not 5 cuz its just missing something- but its definetly not even close to a 3, if you eat here u will agree w me.
(4)Greg O.
I still find it incredibly tough to find barbecue in this area that I can say is really good. Black Hog is by no means bad- I would say it's above average BBQ for area. The pork was moist and fairly tasty, but the sauces were disappointing. I had fries for a side and found them to be fairly bland. The service was friendly and quick. They do have actual sweet tea, which is huge plus and a rarity this far north.
(3)Rachel L.
The BBQ is awful. All the sides are awful. Its a nice looking place and im sure the guy is making a mint but the food is just plain awful.
(1)Mayme K.
Great BBQ place! Everything I have sampled so far has been tasty. Very busy during the lunch rush.
(4)Chris M.
Very, very good barbeque. Wings with dry rub were great, different. Buffalo wings also very, very good. Tried the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, good, not very spicy, meat cooked perfectly but I guess I just don't love that style sauce. Had some of my wife's traditional pulled pork, sweet, nice flavor, very good sandwich. Ribs(Dry Rub ) were big, meaty and pretty tasty. Wishing they had some more heat in one of their sauces, but when you get down to it, it's how the meat is cooked and they do that very, very well. Will come back when I visit Frederick again.
(4)Arthur W.
Tender, Juicy, Moist and the meat is too. Nice clean restaurant chain. Be sure to ask for extra sauce if you're taking out. Otherwise you'll wish you had.
(4)C W.
Love this place. Finally real BBQ in Frederick and not a chain restaurant. The pulled pork is great! Have them put the sauce on the side. I crave their Mac & cheese. Ultimate comfort food. Plus their coleslaw and baked beans are good too. Don't get the cubes brisket. It turns out too dry & tough. Also, do not like the ribs as they do not fall off the bone. You have to tear the meat off.
(4)Xiao M.
Whenever I am craving BBQ, this is the place I go to. Black Hog is the best BBQ I've had in the area. The pulled pork and brisket were particularly tasty. Additionally, they do a good job with the sides (corn bread, mac & cheese). Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.
(4)Julaine N.
Great barbecue, especially the pulled pork and ribs. I love the specials on Mondays and Tuesdays. My boyfriend and I share a rack of ribs, 2 sides, and chicken wings for around $20. A great deal for meat that falls of the bone. Their sauces are tasty and not too sweet. If you dine in, the sauces are right at your table for you to use as much or as little as you would like. Their sides are also great, especially the collard greens and macaroni & cheese.
(4)Dustin H.
Awesome Arkansas beef sandwich and brisket...I'd write a longer review but this is all you need to know. I live in Hanover, PA and I try to find many excuses to make the trip to Frederick just so I can warrant eating at Black Hog :) Even took my GF there for Valentine's day...her choice of course!
(5)Adam Z.
Best BBQ in the DC area. We drive to Frederick from Silver Spring just for this Q (or hopefully on the way home from skiing). Food is all excellent. I especially like the pulled pork and Arkansas beef, which are twice cooked chunks of brisket with a smoked on coating of BBQ sauce. Yum. Sides are very good. Even the pickles are great. Atmosphere is laid back, including the BBQ sauce squeeze bottle with soap in the bathroom. Go. Now.
(5)Barry S.
The reviews are legit. Terrance makes some good Q and is friendly enough to chat about his offerings ... my kinda cook/owner/manager/whatever he is ... just a cool dude. The Carolina Pork and the Pork Shoulder are both five star. I think the "beef tips" was the Arkansas BBQ ... whatever that was it was my favorite. Terrance told me I'd love the brisket too but it was dry and wasn't as flavorful as his other offerings. Mustard sauce is excellent with the Carolina Q. Mac and Cheese was above average ... but the beans were just standard fare. Mixed reviews on the banana creme pie and the coca cola cake ... but I felt they were both four star or better for a $3.50 item. Good stuff. Worth a drive and surely will consistently serve as a good spot for satisfying my BBQ needs. UPDATE: Second time I got the beef tips it was my least favorite. Pork shoulder and chopped pork remain great ... but the chili has emerged as the best dish and the gumbo is awesome also.
(4)Bro H.
Got turned around for a second when 15 takes a random right turn. Figured I'd may as well eat as long as I had my phone out to figure out where I was. Had a brisket sandwich that was above average, at a price that would suggest I should be eating the best barbeque of my life, given that I was in goddamn Frederick. (Average sized sandwich + small side of beans was over 10 bucks including tax). Brisket was tender, but smoke flavor was definitely lacking. It's good, just not a ten dollar sandwich in the middle of nowhere.
(3)Rick P.
Upscale Pig Meat ! Loved it ! Go early in the week for nightly specials (Mon-Wed only).
(4)David Z.
We stumbled on Black Hog in a random trip to downtown /Historic Frederick... the smell of BBQ in the air led us right to the spot on the edge of the historic district. Black Hog is everything you would want in a modern BBQ place.... cool decor, but nothing fancy and wood bench tables out front to enjoy a nice day.... which we did. The menu is traditional bbq- offering brisket, pork and chicken in both full portions as well as on sandwiches. The sides were traditional to and included slaw, potato salad, greens and the like. We started off with an order of wings with traditional buffalo sauce and they were meaty with a great, tangy sauce. I had the 1/2 order of the chicken and a side of greens...the chicken had a great rub on it and tasted great with the various bbq sauces that I doused it with. Black Hog's selection includes both North Carolina (nah) and Kansas City (YES!) styles at the table as well as their own spicy blend....which was a little thin for my taste. The greens at first tasted a little bland but as I ate them I found most of the flavor and spices towards the bottom of the cup...once I got there, they tasted great.. So, on a nice, sunny day in historic Frederick I will certainly recommend Black Hog. The service was great and they also have burgers and a full selection of beers and the always coveted sweet tea. Go get it.
(4)Donald P.
Food was good...got it to go...called ahead and it was ready before we were done our beer....Mustard wings were really good....ham sandwich left a lot to be desired...
(3)Rob H.
While there is certainly better BBQ to be had in the DelMarVa region, Black Hog is by far one of the most family friendly, sit down places. We stayed away when they initially opened due to lukewarm reviews, but had heard from friends that they had recently turned the bend. Suffice it to say, we liked it so much the first time we went a month ago that we've since been back twice. The various traditional meats (pork, beef brisket, baby back ribs) all received positive reviews from the various peeps in our parties. There's lots more we haven't yet tried -- like the pit ham and smoked beef sausage. As I'm not much of a red meat eater, I went with the chicken, which was very good both times. While I much prefer an actual smoked chicken, the Black Hog's rubbed and grilled birds were mighty tasty. They offer several sauces at the table (bonus points for no stinginess here -- it always irks me when places dole out the sauce in tiny plastic cups). Preferences at our table varied by personal taste, but all were considered above average. The Black Hog signature sauce was a personal favorite. As for the sides, I thoroughly enjoyed the greens and the fresh cut fries. The cornbread is above average and better than Texas toast! The cole slaw and mac & cheese are both decent, but unmemorable. The beans and rice was fairly blah. Desserts -- we only tried the Cocacola Cake, which we've had many times passing through the Carolinas and BBQ joints in the midSouth. By comparison, their version was sub par -- a bit dry and the icing too sweet. YMMV. Service was perfectly good, considering that we've always visited during peak weekend hours. Sure, we've had to wait a spell for a table but there were seats at the bar and it was well worth the wait. If I had one gripe, it was that they have big screen TVs in the dining room. While I'm indifferent when these are tuned to a sporting event, etc., there was some sort of grisly crime drama during our 2nd visit. When I pointed out that murder scenes were not likely very appetizing to diners, our young waiter seemed completely oblivious. Overall, a fun and tasty choice at budget prices for historic downtown Frederick. Not necessarily the best choice for the hardcore BBQ purist (although they'll appreciate eating off the paper sheets), but not likely to offend one either.
(4)Kyle B.
I thought this place was excellent and it rates number 1 on my favorite BBQ joints. I highly recommend the Arkansas BBQ and the Pulled Pork with Vinegar and Spice BBQ sauce. Simply Amazing. A great selection of BBQ sauces as well. The service was impeccable and so was the décor. Prices were right and portion sizes were perfect except for the corn bread. I wish I had a bigger piece of corn bread but the small piece that I did have was absolutely delicious. The only thing I wasn't too fond of was the rub used on the BBQ chicken. While still edible, I think it contained too much sugar. Regardless, this did not in any way ruin the dish. The chicken was still moist and flavorful. I love this place and will be returning.
(5)Jen G.
Delicious. I went for lunch on a trip from Boston. Finally, good bbq!
(5)C T.
Great food, but was closed on a Sunday! Boo!
(4)Steph Y.
I just wanted to post an update. I have noticed that the owners must either read Yelp, the Frederick food blogs, and/or generally listen to their customers. They have changed so many things for the better since the first time we've eaten there. The Mac and Cheese used to be dry and just ok, now it's cheesy cheesy goodness. The bread used to be an uninspired slice of white bread, now it's a thick slab of yummy corn bread. The Carolina pork used to be knocked for not being smokey enough, now you can taste a ton of smoke. I just want to send out a big THANK YOU to the owners for listening and updating. I'm now giving you five stars because it's awesome that you care enough to make these changes.
(5)Jason C.
I was shocked when I came here. I am from the South and this place was amazing. I have been to BBQ places all over FL/GA and this place is one of the best ones I have been to. The best BBQ I have ever eaten is at a place in Jacksonville, FL called Mojo's. Black Hog is almost just as good. Black Hog meat is awesome...where they lack is their sauces. They don't offer a spicy BBQ sauce and some of the sauces are lacking...but very good still. The pulled pork was the best I have ever eaten...better than Mojo's. The ribs were not that good. I also tried the Arkansas Beef...it was OK. The Beef Brisket was wonderful!! The carolina chopped pork was great also. It's great to find a place with some good sweet tea up north as well. They know how to make some great sweet tea.
(5)alan b.
Stopped at black hog barbecue on the way to Yonkers via DC last night. My wife and I loved it. The brisket was excellent although I didn't see a smoke ring which suggests that it wasn't cooked so long or it wasn't smoked but the taste and consistency was just right. I also has some dry ribs which I thought could have done without the spicy powder that was thrown on after they were cooked. The baked beans were excellent and the bottomless lemonade was much appreciated after a long drive. The bartender was very friendly (we were at the bar because we didn't want to wait) Overall four stars. We had a very enjoyable dinner and would race back if we were in the area again.
(4)Ane L.
Great food and service. Love their brisket and corn bread. If you like BBQ then this is the place for you. We go here time and time again. Good weekly specials as well.
(5)Joel S.
I have lived in the Carolinas and Texas and enjoyed BBQ at some of the most famous places around... and this place is definitely in their league. They nailed it!!!
(5)Michael M.
Dry rubbed ribs are delicious.
(4)Orlangela A.
He said," wow...well besides the bitter cold outside that reminds you that you are still in Maryland..all it took is one bite into the BBQ ribs I ordered and I thought I was back in South Carolina. This place knows how to do BBQ. From the hand pulled pork, not machine pulled to the mac and cheese. This place gives you large portions that will fill you up. Everything was great including the service. This place lets the food speak for itself. We will probably go there like once a week to pig out...yea we will." She said, "Yummmm....this place is Delish! I got the pulled pork sandwich and mac and cheese and let me just say it was amazing. The sandwich was huge filled with lots of pork but it was very good and i finished it all. The pork tasted very fresh and real...not like those other cheap places. The mac and cheese is homemade so it tastes just like it came out of the oven and not the microwave. The server told us all about their specials so we will def be back every monday night when its only 11 bucks for 2 pulled pork sandwiches and 2 sides, this will def fill up me and babycakes."
(5)Spoon G.
I had the BBQ pulled pork - with a side of baked beans. First off - the restaurant is totally cute on the outside, clean and airy on the inside, furnished very nicely, brick walls, nice bar set in the back. Each table has a roll of paper towels, some mustard, sweet BBQ sauce. The service was very friendly and it smelled great inside. The pulled pork had a nice vinegary sauce (not as sweet as what I'm used to) with a side of corn bread and my beans. The beans are homemade, with nice bits of pork, and a subtle smoky flavor. The pork was juicy, tender and the sauce was a perfect complement. For dessert I had the peach pie, which was good, but still a far cry from Mission Pie's. Overall a great spot in the historic downtown of Frederick! I left with a huge smile.
(4)Wayland K.
Good BBQ joint. Nuff said. Well...maybe I can expand a little. Stopped by on a Friday night durring primetime and only waited 10 mins for a table for 2. Friendly staff met us right away. You have the option of the full dinning experience or takeout. Sat down and ordered a sweet tea and the two meat combo plate. The pulled pork and smoked brisket were amazing. I loved the Carolina sauce on my pork and dipped my crispy fries in the Kansas City and house Black Hog sauces. Prices seemed fair for the quality of food. Highly recommended, will dine there again.
(4)John D.
An excellent place to eat. Great BBQ and great burgers. Very friendly staff and a clean restaurant. Eat-in very comfortably or carry-out. If you like BBQ definitely try it, you'll be hooked.
(5)Tom W.
Food was good, service was slow but friendly. Smoked briscut a bit too overdone.
(3)E D.
Very good BBQ. We were lucky and go the last parking spot and seated right away, but there were several parties waiting.
(4)K B.
This place is great, authentic BBQ with great flavor.
(5)Stephanie S.
I have passed by Black Hog every week on my way to work. I told myself that some day I would be able to stop and eat what I had been smelling while driving down Market Street. Well, today was the day. I went mid afternoon, around 4ish. Since it was a nice day, the outdoor section was filled, so I decided to saddle up to the bar. The bar, while small, offered your standard beers and liquors, as well as Flying Dog beer, a local brewery. After looking through the double-sided menu, I settled on the BBQ pork shoulder sandwich with a side of potato salad. As a side note, Black Hog does offer take out, and has a counter for ordering. With that said, it literally took two minutes after I ordered for the food to arrive at my seat. No joke. Now I don't know if the sandwich is a popular choice, but I can't get food that fast at a fast food restaurant! The sandwich was a generous portion and came with a variety of sauces to add on. Try the Black Hog sauce. The potato salad was a little too peppery for my taste and had large chunks of potato. All in all, the food was delicious and the service was quick and courteous. I would definitely go again.
(4)Mary-Beth F.
This is honestly some of the the best bbq I have ever had, and I've been to KC many times. Unfortunately I don't live in Frederick anymore so I can't get my bbq fix. The Arkansas beef tips are amazing. I can't say enough about this place. I must plan a trip back just to eat there!
(5)Christie V.
Two different BBQ establishments in one week, perfect time to do a comparison and rate both. The BBQ. OK. I ordered the brisket and memphis ribs. The ribs were ok, not as tasty as other memphis ribs I've had in the past. The brisket good. Neither had a real distinct smoke ring from really great BBQ. Sides were good as well. Kinda cute how the food came on a "plate" of plastic tray covered in paper. My peeps and I hit this place mid-week during lunch right before it got really busy. At first it looks pretty well staffed. There is a counter if you want to get take out (I assume). We were eating in and were asked to just find a place to sit. (clue one). Waitress came by and started to take our order, and then excused herself to help another server deliver food to a big table. Once we ordered, our food came pretty quickly... so it looks like the kitchen is well staffed. The restaurant filled pretty quickly and it became clear that our waitress was essentially responsible for the whole restaurant. We wanted refills on our waters, but couldn't find our server... When we asked for our split-checks, she handed a stack to our whole table, and then was nowhere to be found. One of my dining mates ended up grabbing our checks and payment and running down the waitress. And then... the wait... For a place that gets that busy at lunch, there really should have been better waitstaff coverage of the floor. Other places in town in a similar price range are better staffed... The owner is no newbie to Frederick restaurants so this shouldn't be a glaring issue, but it is. Bottom line: the food...3-4 stars, but the poor staffing of the front end of the house takes it to a solid 2 stars.
(2)Scott R.
It's a keeper. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, but we had them cater a lunch for a big customer meeting today. We had trays of beef brisket, pulled pork, mac&cheese, slaw, potato salad, greens with bacon, pinto beans and more. Customer's raved, even volunteered to drive an hour back out to our place for the next meeting as long as we ordered Black Hog again. Of note, our customers hailed from South Carolina (close enough to NC, right?), Texas, Iowa (close enought to Kansas City, right?), and more - and there was absolutely no fussing over "it's not real barbecue." Also of note - even the greens were a big hit. Great job by Mike Tauraso, of Tasting Room and Proof. We'll be back.
(4)Brenda A.
I made a few visits to the Black Hog BBQ and I think it's a great place. I think the food is very good (including the sides) and the place it'self is nice. I think the prices are very reasonable as well. I would note that the location is just outside or beyond (by a block or so) of the "newer" downtown section of Frederick. So the immediate area can feel a little suspect during the nighttime hours. On one visit they were out of most BBQ menu items at 8 PM on Saturday night - that was disappointing. And it was more disappointing that they didn't bother to mention it until after were seated and ordered drinks (they did that to every customer that sat down). Hopefully that was a fluke. We did go back and were glad we did.
(4)Jennifer B.
I am often disappointed by BBQ joints north of the Carolinas, but not this time! First, let me say I give extra pts to anywhere that offers a plethora of sauces right on the the table. In this case, I highly recommend the Mustard, Original, & Carolina. However, the Kansas City tasted like straight up molasses, which is not my bag. Besides that, every bite was delic - the Carolina pork & the brisket both rock. The collards are tasty when spiked w/ TX Pete & Carolina BBQ. The Mac & cheese is super rich, homemade style (I totally disagree w/reviewer who said it tasted powdered). Lastly, the pickles are for some reason to die for. Ask for extra... Enjoy!
(4)Kevin W.
This place serves great food and there is a lot of it. Best BBQ in Frederick.
(4)Steve W.
I drive up from Montgomery County almost every Saturday to eat here. The pulled pork is so moist and juicy. The Arkansas beef is very good as well. The baked beans, mac & cheese, and collard greens are very tasty. I love the sweet tea as well. The corn bread could be a little moister. Definite spot to have luch or dinner at. I wish they would open a spot in Rockville or Bethesda. They would defintely put the other so called BBQ restraunt out of business.
(5)Steff C.
Best BBQ in Frederick by far! The Carolina Style pork sandwich is our favorite because it's chopped up. But the pulled sandwich is also good. There sides are good! The fries are fresh cut! And the BBQ sauce are all good our favorite is Kansas City! Also there Sweet Tea is really good can't have BBQ without that!
(5)Jon-Mikel B.
This place is legit! Fantastic BBQ no matter what your preferred flavor is, Memphis, Carolina, Texas... they got it all! They sandwiches are sloppy and delicious! And their greens are the best!
(4)Francis S.
I am a X-Restaurant GM. My family and I hit this palce the week of their opening and were expecting a great BBQ experience. To my suprise it was not even close. I was impressed with the interior and the size of the place (just the size I would have chosen) as being cozy & inviting. The decor is set right and not having a lot of cheep BBQ items all around is a welcome sight. But then we sat down to order. The Wait Staff was pleasant enough, and they did answer all of our questions but what I found troublesome was: * BHB had run out of Cornbread! * There was no BBQ Sauce on the tables to choose from! Nor a Choice really at all! * The Wait Staff had to be flagged down on many occasions! * Then there was the food: o Portion Size was poor, I got the Two (2) meet platter and the serving size of 2oz Portion Cup size of Carolina Pork and two slices of Brisket measuring 3.5 X 2 and a 2oz portion of Slaw with another 2oz portion of Sweet Potato side was not worth the $10+ I paid. To Pay over $50 for a meal that left all of us hungry when we left is a poor sign of things to come in a Restaurant. In all my years in the industry never have I had a guest leave my store hungry after finishing a meal (no dessert will fill that void) they ordered. o The Slaw was overpowered by Vinegar and we had to ask for Sugar to correct the seasoning and this still did not help. A good Slaw is what adds to the BBQ experience and can make the dish even better. o The Sauce was just Ok, but again the Sauce in a BBQ establishment should be the cherry on the Sunday. Every true BBQ establishment I know (I lived 22 years in the South and visited all the BBQ Shrine Cities & little Mom and Pop road shacks) have three (3) basic Sauces on the Table and that they offer on the Meal. They also offer the Dry Rub BBQ and the Vinegar Style as well in some locations. But the basic sauces are: * Sweet ~ With a Smokey Sweet Flavor and a little hint of finishing Heat. * Hot ~ For those that like a Kicked-up BBQ Sauce with Heat, Smokiness, and minimum sweet side but more on the Heat side. * The Traditional Carolina Vinegar ~ Enough Said o Temp of the food was Ok. The Sides were Hot but the protean was medium and not piping hot as expected. Overall I would say not a great first time experience for the cost and quality/quantity of food. * Running out of Food like Cornbread a must have in a BBQ establishment. White Bread is Ok, but offering Texas Toast and Cornbread should be included in the Meal and not a Side Dish. This makes it look like you are nickel and diming your guests. * Not having all Items on the Menu (not having all soda flavors?). Do they offer Free Refills on Tea & Soda? Not marked, and not expressed by the Wait Staff. * Portion Size offering Vs. Price, way out of sink. Too Costly for the Price charged and portion size presented. Also to state the justification for the Baby Back Ribs Menu Cost is a bad decision and looks like to the guest you are trying to justify your Menu Prices in Print. I understand Food Cost but Price, Portion, Flavor, and Service keeps them coming back. Mr. Tauraso also owns the Tasting Room in Frederick. This was his attempt to open up a place he clearly has no clue as to what is truly a BBQ Joint. Stick to small sampler plates and expensive wine and leave the BBQ to real Que People.
(1)Frankie M.
I am married to a NC girl and we have searched for 16 years for "acceptable BBQ" in Virginia. She is finally happy!! We both think everything about Black Hog is perfect! Perfect BBQ! Go get some!
(5)Pete D.
Finally got a chance to sit in the restaurant and enjoy their food vs having it as carry-out. I ordered the combo, which were ribs, arkansas brisket, and the pork shoulder. My sides were mac and cheese and greens. The brisket is great, smoked, then resmoked, I mean it had a great flavor to it. The ribs weren't the best I've had, but still good. However, I loved their tender, moist, pork shoulder with their own signature Black Hog sauce, this is very well done. Definitely a goto spot in Frederick, make your way out here.
(3)Bailey K.
A really good place for lunch. Reasonably priced and great choice of BBQ from all over. The wait help is fantastic. My kids love it also. Has its own parking too...a rarity in downtown Frederick.
(5)Brian S.
This place is so good! Being raised by southerners and still having a majority of my family in Memphis I like to think I know a thing or two about BBQ. Make sure you go for the Carolina style! Be sure you round that out with beans, slaw and some sweet tea. But trust me, you are not done there. Save some room for the Coca-Cola cake. This will make for one of the best meals you can find in this area.
(5)J. Burke M.
Great food but I could have been happier with the portions. I never leave truly full.
(4)Chris G.
Holy pepper, Batman! The chopped BBQ pork was moist, but had enough black pepper mixed in to choke a donkey. The brisket was fairly dry as well. Cornbread was perfectly adequate; it did its job by getting the butter from the plate to my mouth. Beans were quite tasty, with big pieces of chopped bacon to round out the flavor.
(2)Guy S.
Good BBQ, decent prices, portions are just right although the sides can be on the smallish side (but I can use less side since I'm a fat man). Last time I went a friend and I sat at the bar and sipped dollar ponies of bud while taking out copious amounts of BBQ. Carolina pulled pork and beef brisket are both good choices.
(4)B C.
Our family loved this place!! The food is DELICIOUS! Best bbq we've had and we've tried A LOT! The macaroni and cheese was so good we had to order another order for our 3 year old who is impossible to please :) It's definitely a restaurant you need to check out.
(5)Tim O.
So So to decent Q they go light on the seasonings so you can taste the little bit of meat you get .The reason for the single star is a total lack of value, micro portions at high price , I spent about $25.00++ on a beer and a rib and brisket combo only to receive three and one half THIN slices of brisket and a dry bun on the side, four " Spareribs" NOT they were about 3 +- inches long and basically devoid of meat my side was a tiny ramekin of very bland slaw .I even mentioned to the server the very small size of the order when I received it thinking there must be a mistake and maybe this was some kind of sample thing and all I got back was a shoulder shrug. This was the second and the last visit for me!!Twice I spent $25-$30 on a meal and left hungry no third strike required I am out for good.
(1)Matthew G.
We were on our way out to the Catoctin Mountains to go to an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. We stopped in Historic Fredrick on the way back. I had been meaning to go ever since I heard the reviews of Volt. We did not make reservations and were not properly dressed so we strolled around and ended up at the Black Hog and I was glad we did. This is the best BBQ I have had in a long time. I love BBQ but DC just does not have any good/great places. Last time I had good BBQ was a year ago at Zingermans Road House in Michigan which may be one of the best I have ever had. Very kid and baby friendly. Ramp up to the front door. Plenty of room between tables, Bathroom was clean and large but no changing table. It staff was very nice and clearly very educated on BBQ. I had the pulled pork shoulder with the vinegar NC sauce. My wife had the AK Beef and tried a few sauces that were on the table. I was very impressed with both. My wife does not eat a lot of red meat so I got almost a sandwich and a half. I love that girl. She had a side of Mac and Cheese the way it is suppose to be done with sharp cheddar, as she put it. I had a bottle of the local amber beer which was excellent. Even though this place is over an hour away I will return soon. I was very impressed with the menus on many restaurants on Market Street. Historic Fredrick is much nicer than I ever remembered.
(5)kimberly w.
What's there to say that hasn't already been said? Our quick run-down... FOOD - My husband got 3 meats and 2 sides (Brisket, Pork shoulder and Carolina BBQ with Greens and Mac 'n cheese) He's a native Eastern Carolina'r and said the Carolina BBQ was just "ok". His favorite was by far the pork shoulder. Sides were great...just would've been better if there were some Texas Pete on the table to go with the greens! I got the 1/2 chicken with fries and mac 'n cheese. Everything was good, but I definitely could've done without the seasoning they dumped on the chicken after it had been cooked. The sweet tea was sweet, but definitely not that syrupy, heavy taste that defines "sweet tea". Bummer. WAIT - Waited a LONG time. It's a tiny place so if you go on a busy night, put your name in, grab a seat by the bar (if you can) or take a stroll down market st. Just be back when they call your name! Also, the key might be to join up with other groups if you don't mind sharing a table! I'm kind of joking, but a table of 7 got seated WAY before we got our seats and they came in a good 20 minutes after us. OTHER - Kind of a bummer to see the trash going in the same can as the beer bottles. With as many beer bottles that we saw, it would be nice to know they're recycling. Also, would be nice to not have the trash can in the very middle of the dining room. OVERALL - Would definitely go back if it looked slow inside...otherwise, I'd probably try another restaurant in the downtown area.
(4)Ryan S.
Both my dining companions seemed to like this place better than I did. I thought it was good, and the service was extremely friendly; but I was disappointed with my pork ribs for the price. I had the mac & cheese for a side, and it was top notch though. Both of my dining companions had the pulled pork (just the meat, not a sandwich), and I suspect had I ordered that, I'd be giving it 4 stars. I'll likely try it again, given all the good reviews. But I'm not sure why so many people say the prices are decent... I found it to be a bit pricey.
(3)Hannah M.
Went to Black Hog for dinner. Outstanding! Great food and quick service!
(5)Tristan H.
I'm originally from Memphis, TN so this 5 star review does not come easily. I did not try their shoulder but I did try Memphis-style dry rub ribs and can vouch for their authenticity. Technically the ribs themselves are St. Louis style (short-ribs), but the spicing is definitely from Memphis. While the Rendezvous restaurant in downtown Memphis is popular for dry-rub ribs, this place does them much better. Anyway, if one were on a BBQ tour, then check out Dreamlands in Birmingham.
(5)Dennis H.
Finally, great barbeque in downtown Frederick. We used to drive to Mountaindale General Store or Chubby's for barbecue. Black Hog surpasses both in atmosphere and quality -- and it's right on Market Street. I had the beef brisket sandwich. It was messy to eat (I won't ever go there on a first date) and delicious. Mike Tauraso has done it again!
(5)Luisita S.
Black Hog BBQ is OK. Not bad but nothing special. Let's put it this way: It's NOT going to be featured "Diners, Driveins and Dives".
(2)John B.
Have been here a few times over the last year or so. The Carolina pork is outstanding, probably the best I've ever had with the sauce having just the right touch of vinegar. The other meats are all good, and the cornbread is first rate. I'm a huge cornbread fan
(5)Ginny B.
Delicious food and a great atmosphere. Certainly the best BBQ that we've found in Frederick yet and it's very reasonably priced. Can't wait to return!!
(5)L O.
The first time I went to Black Hog, they were out of all things BBQ at 7PM. We left, and returned 3 weeks later in the hopes they had sorted out their problems with ordering. I was with a group of 6, and the service was rather slow for this small restaurant. After ordering we heard someone from the kitchen yell, "86 Carolina". The waiter returned to our table about 30 minutes later with our food. Two of the six at the table ordered Carolina style, and it was apparent they split the portion. I was one of those people, and 4 oz portion of pulled pork, extra small mac&cheese (flavorless, soggy), and single slice of wonder bread was not enough to fill my appetite. Additionally, the BBQ recipe was "alright", but for the money, portion and overall taste, I prefer Famous Daves. Because I was still starving, I ordered the sweet potato pie. Ick. Firstly, it was served cold, secondly it was just gross. 1 star because I didn't get sick, and because I washed it down with a couple beers. I'm so tired of these restaurants in downtown Frederick taking up prime real estate for their sub par food.
(1)Chad D.
Amazing!
(5)Scott F.
Arkansas Beef! Heaven on a plate. Also be sure to get some of their apple pie moonshine if there's a batch made.
(5)Travis L.
Wow. Yelp nailed it. Wouldn't have tried this place otherwise. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend you try the Arkansas beef. Also they have a good beer selection, friendly service, and quick turnaround. Will most definitely come back.
(5)Loniel L.
finally ,lives up to the reviews. I grew up southern va often traveling to both Carolinas (so I know bbq and soul food) this place had some of the best Carolina style bbq that you could find in the north.The ribs you can taste the smoke flavor in every bite. fresh baked mac n cheese. although I wasn't impressed with the potatoe salad, or portions it is still a must try if your a few miles away. you won't be disappointed.
(4)Nick C.
Came here because its close to home. Came back because its just plain good. The specials on weekdays are good. Check the early week specials for some good deals on ribs. My family went and had the rib special and wings. Kids really like the wings- plain, with no sauce. They have some good ribs. I've tried wet and dry. I like the dry because you can pick the sauce but my wife likes the wet. I really like the staff. Very fast and attentive. Its our go to BBQ place now.
(4)Michele W.
The meats are juicy and the spices are balanced. The sauces that they offer are fantastic. I was especially impressed by the mustard based sauce. They have an okay selection of bottled beers. The coleslaw was average but, the beans and rice were phenomenal!
(4)Allyn S.
It was so great!! It wasn't very busy which was good, the food came out quickly and everything was delicious!!! My boyfriend and I were sharing just so we could try multiple things. I would come specifically to Frederick to eat here.
(5)Travis J.
I had the dry ribs and the wet ones,they were fantastic. Had 2 sides which were the bake beans and potoato salad,could tell they were made homemade. Highly recommend this place,will be back again.
(5)Megan M.
I want to be a vegetarian but this place makes it impossible. It's so good. Take out or eat in it's always good!
(5)Derek H.
I really enjoy coming here after hiking to Annapolis Rock. It's always really nice to stop by downtown Frederick and grab some awesome ribs or a sandwich at Black Hog.
(4)Fada G.
My food was great, Not the biggest fan of there Mac and cheese more cheesy less creamy. The brisket was amazing BBQ beans awesome along with their gumbo wish I didn't get so full I wanted to try more of the menu.
(4)Alicia G.
I thought about just getting the smoke beef brisket. But when the server described the Arkansas beef bbq, it was all over. That is some serious stuff. It's cubed beef brisket double marinated in their bbq sauces. And I really haven't stopped thinking about it since I ate it a few weeks ago. It is just that good. The meat is perfectly tender and with just enough fat to keep it juicy and full of meaty flavor without making you feel guilty for eating fat. The mac and cheese wasn't anything special but was alright. The collards had a little bit of a kick which certainly helped amp up their flavor along with the vinegar. The cornbread was a little dry/crumbly but honestly didn't bother me much because my focus was on the meat. I had the one meat platter and it was more than enough to fill me up. The two meat platter would have been too much. Next time, I'll try the ribs.
(4)Abi K.
Amazing BBQ! I love that they have most styles of bbq sauces from Carolina style to Kansas! My favorite is their burger with bbq pork and cheese. So delicious. The service is very helpful as it can be a confusing menu. Overall wonderful.
(5)gail k.
Unbelievable bbq. Great dry ribs. Chicken was amazing. Carolina pork really strong. Mac and cheese delicious. We had a great dinner.
(5)Thomas H.
I really wanted to like this place, and when I saw the sign of the four locations/type of bbq they serve, and the first one was 'Lockhart, Texas', I was more than ready! I've been to Lockhart, and Luling, Austin, etc., and had the best brisket in the world, and was told this place's was the same style. Wrong. The meat came: it had the texture of having been parboiled first, very little time in the smoker, almost no bark, no pink smoke ring. If you know Texas brisket, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, go there soon and have it. I told the host how disappointed I was and asked if the brisket was boiled first, and showed him a picture of what real Texas brisket was supposed to look like. He just said he was sorry, and I was the first person to ever say something like this. I doubt it. Again, sorry, but this was nowhere close to real Texas bbq.
(1)Leo L.
I've been on BBQ quest and Black Hog is as good as any I've eaten at lately.
(5)Goonie B.
Decent food but over priced for the size of the portions. Authentic, cafeteria-style, BBQ places in the south serve more food for less money and offer more flavors and value in the process.
(2)David B.
Tasty BBQ!!! Something for everyone with their sauces from around the US they have several different styles. Sides are great too. I wish I had one close to me. I go every time I am in Frederick. I had the same waitress both times, she was so sweet and gave awesome recommendations. BBQ chicken is her favorite although I love the brisket!
(5)Ruth C.
Get the cubed Arkansas beef BBQ, because it's the most respectable offering they have: tender, moist, and flavorful. Pickles were okay, but sides a bit lacking. Cornbread slightly more crumbly than cakey. Mac and cheese was grainy, but the southern style greens were a pleasant blend of collards with some mustard greens, lots of black pepper and marinated in vinegar. Barbeque texture is just as important to me as flavor. The sauces on the table were alright, and liberally used since the other three meats we tried couldn't really stand on their own. The shredded pork shoulder was a little boring. Chopped Carolina pork wasn't bad but Eastern style sauce wasn't particularly spicy and overall needed an extra hit of vinegar. Smoked beef brisket was sliced thin and pretty dry. Three and a half stars. Friendly service, clean bathrooms with a tv hung over the men's toilet. Order at the counter, some seats inside and out for eating there. Great weekday specials for locals, decent bottle list to order off of. Adequate lemonade. Portions of a two meat plate were sufficient for light-to-moderate appetites. I'll have to come back to try the ribs, sausage, and gumbo.
(3)Casey K.
Came here again on a busy Saturday evening. Got the two meat platter with a double order of Arkansas BBQ, cole slaw, and baked beans. We also started with a 16 count order of wings as an appetizer, five of us shared them. 8 were the dry rub and 8 were the classic buffalo. The classic buffalo was the best, I would highly recommend. Options for either 8, 16, or 32 wings. General consensus around the table was, the food was on point and so delicious. We brought my two brothers along for this round and they had nothing but pisitive things to say. I gave this place the full 5 stars this time because the staff were a thousand times better and made this an all around fantastic dinner. I wish I could remember our waiters name, he was great!
(5)Chris P.
No better BBQ around...you could throw a dart at the menu and whatever you hit would be a winner. Had the brisket this time with Carolina sweet sauce and side of Mac n cheese with southern greens...incredible!
(5)Shannon B.
I lived in the south for many years and this is some of the best bbq that I have had. Their chicken plate with a side of mac and cheese is my go-to.
(5)Chris H.
I eat here almost on a weekly basis and the food is absolutely dynamite. It has remarkable consistency with every batch and is hands down the best BBQ around. I recommend the brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage. The staff is friendly, fast, and has not messed up a single order. I wish the platters came with two sides not just one. The menu was upgraded a month or two ago and the two meat platter used to come with two sides.
(5)A N.
This review is for Black Hog BBQ on Market Street in Frederick, MD. Black Hog BBQ offers very good to excellent barbecue, especially for a chain establishment. Kudos to Black Hog for delivering true smokiness and fine flavor. Excellent: Carolina chopped pork, sliced brisket, corn bread, and sauces (we especially liked the Carolina vinegar sauce and the house original sauce; there are 4 or 5 sauces offered at the table.) All of these items were outstanding. Very good: dry rub ribs (excellent flavor, but a tad dry inside; sauce helped), collard greens, vinegar slaw. Good: regular cole slaw, fries. Setting was comfortable and service excellent. Portions of barbecue meat were generous. (Would recommend to management that the collard and slaw portions be increased a bit-- they seemed a bit skimpy.) Overall, recommend highly and look forward to returning. *Takeout is excellent, too, and keeps well!*
(4)Lily R.
3.5 stars. Now, you must understand that I am a discerning and knowledgeable consumer of BBQ, and I this place ranks right about in the middle of the vast number of BBQ joints I've visited. BBQ in the North (I include Maryland here) is never better than BBQ in the south. That said, this place was pretty good. The standout was the Arkansas BBQ, which would get five stars by itself. The pulled pork, however, was unremarkable. I didn't love the sauces- I found them unbalanced: either too much vinegar or too much molasses. I will give them credit for their mac and cheese, which was pretty good and at least appeared to contain some real cheese, as opposed to some places which give you a Kraft-like variant with cheesy sauce. The coleslaw was good, and chopped fine which I like for putting it on the sandwich. Corn bread was a bit dry, and butter was almost frozen so I couldn't spread it. Waiter was great- good service here!
(3)A. M.
MELT. IN. YOUR. MOUTH. I still dream about this place. The Luke's BBQ burger topped with BBQ pulled pork shoulder, a slice of cheddar cheese with their original sauce... Heaven... I savored every single amazing bite. Medium rare was done to PERFECTION. Such a beautiful rosy red on the inside. This buger was just dripping with goodness each and every bite. And, the bun! It was all contained by one of those great potato buns you remember as a kid. My last bite was a sad one. Great prices, too, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Mark T.
Been here many times. For a quick lunch try the Brisket sandwich with a side of greens and mac'n cheese, you will not be disappointed. The service is friendly and efficient, which helps a lot for quick noon-time grub. The rest of the menu offers a full range of BBQ staples and all of the major styles are represented so there is something for every taste. The city of Frederick offers many restaurant choices but nothing else is like the "Hog". When in town, the Black Hog is a "Mac's place to be"
(4)Randy R.
Placed a catering order for approx 60 people from a large corporate business approximately 2 miles away The order arrived late, they did not offer to set up the food to prepare for serving, nor did they provide ANY serving utensils, plates, bowls, or cups. When we called the manager he tells us we didn't ask for these items therefore they were not provided. $900 order and we have to ask for utensils? $900 order and we were not OFFERED utensils? And when we called the manager should have made a educated business decision and realize, we are about to serve over 60 people. And word of mouth is the best/worst type of advertising. What he should have said was, "ma'am I apologize, you DID just pay $900 for a catering order, how can I rectify the problem?" -This will be told to everyone I know. Congratulations Black Hog, you just reach over 300 people through TERRIBLE business decisions and TERRIBLE customer service. Actually, make that 3000 people, Yelp just gave me the option to place this on Facebook and Twitter!~!!!
(1)Bern B.
Second time here and absolutely delicious. Between the five of us we tried almost every meat on the menu and they all were amazing. Mac and cheese, greens, tater salad and coleslaw made the meal even better. I have read reviews complaining about small sides but I think it's just the right amount to compliment the meat. No kids menu but I was able to feed my two kids with one meal (2 meats and 2 sides). We will be here on a regular basis. Best BBQ in Frederick area. This place compares to Dinosaur BBQ in upstate NY and that is a huge compliment.
(5)Gabriela C.
Gourmet BBQ. They have parking behind which I only found out about recently. Love their cornbread.
(4)Doug L.
Good food, bad service. Turned down a large order cause I didn't give enough notice..
(2)George T.
Q: What's WET and DRY at the same time? A: Getting 1/2 Memphis Dry and 1/2 Kansas City Wet ribs at Black Hog....I highly recommend it. Black Hog is located in the heart of downtown Frederick, what I consider the foodie central of Maryland. Parking can be hard to find downtown during busy hours, but BIG TIP: Black Hog has it's own FREE PARKING lot next to the restaurant. EXCELLENT BBQ: I don't have anything to say about anything on the menu. MEAT: For those who have a hard time figuring out what to try, I recommend the BHB triple dinner which comes with chicken, 4 ribs, and 1 meat (brisket, beef bbq, pulled pork, pit ham, smoked sausage). Everything is good. The chicken is excellent, mainly b/c of the special sweet/spicy dry rub (same as on the dry rubbed ribs) SIDES: There sides are very "CLEAN" as I like to call them. Full of flavor yet freshing and not overwhelming if you catch my drift. They are an excellent accompaniment to the meat, but not the main attraction as it should be. Don't get me wrong, the MAC and CHEESE is bursting with fatty goodness. OVERALL: maybe the best bbq in maryland. Will leave the 5th star blank b/c I don't want to mislead the SOUTH
(4)Katie M.
Great BBQ and wonderful service! Would make the hour drive up here regularly just to eat here - the food is so delicious!
(5)Skip W.
So just browsing through the Yelp whilst on travel for BBQ and this place had Arkansas BBQ!! Grew up in Arkansan, I figured, well let's compare. Got here a late in the even, about 30 min before close, and it was half full. :) Food came out very quick and good portions sizes. Could have been a little hotter, But who's complaining?? This place has great BBQ and sense I'm a Southern boy but born in DC I felt right at home. I had BBQ in San Antonio, St. Louis, west cost and Deep South. Yes you should come here to eat, GREAT SPOT!!
(4)Ashley S.
The food was fantastic. Many choices of sauces from sweet to savory. We had the brisket, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The only problem was our server, who stopped coming by after he dropped off the food. We had to ask the bartender for a box and our check. Hopefully, this was just a fluke.
(4)Ed S.
Great place. On a trip to the National Fire academy this place was about 30 minutes away. Service was friendly and fast. Food was excellent I'm a huge BBQ fan. I'm here for two weeks and I will be going back before I leave.
(4)Nicole S.
Second visit to the black hog and I will give it an extra star. We came this past saturday and had the pup with us so we had to sit outside. We had about a 30 minute wait which wasnt a big deal. There's only 3 tables outside so it was understandable. The inside wasn't busy by any means. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Just an fyi they did change their menu so the one online is not valid anymore. The prices did slightly go up. I'd say about a dollar or two per meal. The white peach sangria was tasty although a bit weak on the alcohol. The punch drunk drink was only $8 and strong, loved it. There were 2 of us an we shared a 3 meat meal and got an extra side. We had the brisket, pork shoulder, and the carolina pork. All the meats were flavorful and good. The beans were good. The mac and cheese was lukewarm but we didnt complain because they gave us a size up because it was the last of what they had so that was nice. All in all we left full and happy. Our meal came to $39 bucks and we had 3 drinks so I dont think that was too bad. I will probably come again if in frederick. Its always a big plus to me when I can go somewhere and have the dog with us.
(3)Lena G.
Sweet n spicy. Picnic-style. Modern. A perfect place for a lunch stop on the way out of DC. The pulled pork was a fave across the board - from a six year old boy to the more seasoned of the gang. We practically drank the bottles of Kansas City + Carolina sauces. And gluten-free to boot. Small but well-paired beer + wine selection - the Chardonnay surprised me.
(5)Joshua M.
Great food, fair prices. Haven't found any other BBQ that can really compete in terms of flavor in the area.... I live 45 minutes from Frederick, so coming here is a bit of an occasion for me, but the delicious savory food hasn't let me down yet. It's not the absolute best I've ever had, but Black Hog does an excellent job of curating some of the great styles of BBQ across the country in one place, which is no easy task.
(4)Alan W.
Very good good at decent price. We tried the brisket and burger with pulled pork. Good service. Parking lot available.
(4)Beata K.
Pretty decent bbq place. I got the brisket sandwich which I didn't like at all; it tasted boiled and not smoked. The BBQ beef sandwich was very good though, it's smoked twice and had a good bbq sauce over it. The wings were also fantastic! We got the honey mustard wings which had such a unique and good flavor and the dry run ones were good as well.
(3)Sue B.
My husband and I each had 1/2 rack of ribs. We chose to have half dry and half wet (with sauce). Loved the ribs! Great flavor and tender. There were also several sauces to try on the table. I chose potato. salad for my side. It was good. My husband had sweet potatoes. It was mostly brown sugar. Too sweet. The cornbread was light and sweet.
(5)Tatenay M.
I grew up in the DC suburbs with no Southern relatives, so I can't regale you with stories to establish my barbeque cred, like "I was raised in a smokehouse", or "my father was half-human, half-mesquite," or "my grandpappy put house-made Carolina vinegar in my bottle." I can tell you, however, that I've eaten at a LOT of BBQ spots 'round these parts and that Black Hog's the best of them. Everything here is top-notch. The sauces are great, especially the thick, tangy mustard and the delicious Kansas City sauce that's smoky-sweet, rich and thick - so good I'd order it as a drink, if that were a publicly acceptable option. The meats are all delicious, but my particular favorites are the Arkansas beef ( slightly spicy beef cubes cooked like end pieces, with an almost jerky-like flavor at times), the brisket (amazingly tender and flavorful), and the pork shoulder (moist and smoky, a perfect vehicle for the aforementioned sauces). You can (and should) also get a fantastic burger and if you hate making decisions (in your defense, who can choose between all this deliciousness?), you can even add any of their BBQ meats on top for one of the best burgers you'll ever have. As if those weren't enough, the beer selection here is great (a nice selection of 20 or so craft beers) and the staff are friendly, nice, and quick. There aren't a lot of restaurants that make your mouth water days later, but the Black Hog is high atop that list.
(5)Meredith N.
My husband and I have been marking Tuesdays on our calendars for years -- it's all about Rib and Wing night!
(5)Anonymous D.
Solid barbeque. I had the brisket, the chopped Carolina pork, and the Arkansas beef. The Arkansas beef was definitely the winner, hands-down, followed by the Carolina-style, then brisket. But all were good. Excellent potato salad, and both kinds of coleslaw were good, too. Even good cornbread--slightly sweet, moist. Everyone went home full and happy, with boxes of leftovers. They have nice, healthy portions. The inside of the restaurant is cute, with neon. A take-out counter is available too. Good service.
(4)Andre B.
BBQ in Maryland??? Yeah I was skeptical also. Pleasantly surprised. Very good food. Brisket is ok. Kind of dry. Had to put lots of sauce on it. Ribs are fantastic. Great sauce. Meat had just right amount of char on it. Good sides. Would go again if ever in area.
(4)Shahryar M.
At first, I was a bit hesitant about going because I don't eat pork...but I love beef brisket. I grew up in Texas, so naturally I was curious about the taste of the Arkansas BBQ sandwich, which I ended up ordering. I came here on my coworkers suggestion for a business luncheon. I ordered the Arkansas BBQ Beef sandwich, a side of mac and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. The food actually came out pretty quickly and that beef in that BBQ sandwich was so tender, I couldn't help but pick off pieces with my fork. The sauce was tangy, sweet, and held a bold flavor. I'm taking one star off because I was disappointed with the cornbread, which I happen too look forward to eating at any BBQ restaurant. I felt like the cornbread was a little dry and bland. It was missing that moisture, cake like texture that really would have topped off this meal. It was the missing desert to my lunch and I just was left looking for more. Our service was excellent. The waitress kept my drinks filled and would always follow up on us. That being said, for a work lunch, the meal is quite filling and will do just fine. I would recommend this place to anyone. I didn't see a sign for any free wifi, but there is dedicated parking for customers. I hear in the evenings, parking is very difficult to find. The place was packed when we got there, but fortunately, we had no wait. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and fortunately a couple of my coworkers already were seated. I thought the atmosphere was welcoming, and very pleasant for sit down dining. Pricing is good. My meal cost me less than ten bucks and they offered sweet tea, which is one of my preferred drinks of choice. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone and would go back again if i had the chance.
(4)Marley D.
Been here plenty of times, finally got around to writing a review. Let me start by saying I am not a BBQ connoisseur by any means but I know good food when I taste it and boy is this pretty darn tasty. The last time I was here I got a half slab of the wet ribs, sweet smokey sauce and tender juicy flavorful meat. The ribs are by far the best item at Black Hog, IMO. Cornbread is the way I like it, slightly sweet, crumbly yet moist. Cole slaw and collard greens are nothing to rant nor rave about.... Actually scratch that, none of the sides except for the baked beans are really worth paying for. Skip the sides and stick with just meat & cornbread. P.S. it's ridiculous to go to a BBQ joint and get a salad but I will say, their salads are fresh, crisp and NOT skimp.
(4)Heather B.
Amazing! Pulled pork was best I've had. Not as thrilled with the ribs but maybe because the pulled pork was just so awesome. I have a gluten allergy and our server Tiffanie was great in letting me know what I could and couldn't have - I could eat most things except for the obvious bread. This was a quick stop to feed a hungry teen on the way back to DC. We now will make this a regular stop on our way to/from Wisp!!!
(5)Elisha C.
I am not sure my review is totally fair - but since there were four of us eating here I will take in everyones opinions and combine into one review. We were heading to an evening Frederick Keys game and wanted something different before the game. We had recommendations for Black Hog BBQ from others who have been here and so we thought we'd give it a try. Upon arrival the outside area was totally full so we sat inside where we were greated by a server who said she would just clean up our table really quickly. I did not realize that part of cleaning out table would mean pouring bleach on the floor right where we were sitting - it wreaked of bleach the entire meal. We all chose a BBQ plate - although I have heard their burgers are delicious so I will try those next time. My husband and I both prefer Texas Style BBQ so we were not overly impressed by the sauce choices on the menu, but the meat was nicely cooked and spiced on its own. The portions are very filling and went well with whichever meat you chose. I was not overly impressed with the mac-n-cheese, but the beans were quite the perfect blend of spices. My girlfriend ordered the jalapeno margarita and said it was perfectly spiced, but 2 was plenty. The boys stuck with beer and I had the lemonade which was not overly sweet, but was the perfect freshness. I definitely think this is a great place to order catered BBQ, but I just don't think it is my preferred style of BBQ. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and did not leave anything behind!
(3)Joey B.
These people can produce some awesome BBQ!!! the service is always good and very speedy.. highly recommend to any non vegetarian lol
(5)Jim G.
Wow! Possibly one of the best meals I have had. On 8/12/14 we spent the day touring Gettysburg. We were driving back to DC and didn't want to hit the city at rush hour. My wife found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. Had maybe a 15 minute wait for a table, not bad at dinner time. The waitress was very helpful as we didn't know what to order. She made a number of suggestions which were spot on. My wife ordered a whole slab of ribs, half with sauce, half dry rub, nephew got 1/2 chicken with dry rub and I had Arkansas beef with sauce. We all shared the meals and couldn't say one was better than the other. Overall a great experience. Too bad we live in Michigan!
(5)Seaven G.
I eat at the black hog quite often when i am downtown. My favorite is the Carolina pull pork with spicy cole slaw. This is a very tasty sandwich packed with plenty of meat. The price is not bad either.
(4)Lloyd W.
In full agreement with the other Yelpers who rank this spot near the top of all-time favorites. While service from Emily was "o.k." the food and presentation is terrific. Even my dining mate, a self-described Cole Slaw aficionado, was thrilled with the texture and great, simple flavor of the Black Hog version. I had the Luke's BBQ Burger with Arkansas Beef and enjoyed every bite. It was cooked to the temperature requested and the roll was perfect for the filling. The "small" order of House Cut fries was just the amount and tasty. In a capsule: a simple menu that provides plenty of options, great food, decent service, a nice setting with Sam and Dave and Wilson Pickett tunes playing. I'm looking forward to returning to try the pork shoulder and all the sauces. See ya there!
(4)Pat A.
There are few things in the world that get me going like a properly smoked pork butt complimented by a tangy vinegar sauce, and after 3 years of searching I've determined that Black Hog is as good as BBQ is going to get north of the Carolina's. I don't want to overstate my expertise, but after spending two years as a BBQ cook in Nashville Tennessee, I consider myself at least a little better versed in Que than the average joe. That being said, it is my humble opinion that Black Hog hits extremely well on all the big targets - Smoked Beef Brisket, Arkansas Beef, BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder, Pit Ham, Smoked Sausage, St. Louis Ribs, Gumbo, Buffalo Wings (with a local Old Bay twist), and Smoked Chicken. They spread the style around, covering all bases that perspective BBQ fans might seek, all under one well marketed roof. Most Marylanders will judge a BBQ shack in the same way that a Georgian might judge their local New York-style delicatessen. Strict authenticity and adherence to traditional methods give way to broader bullet points. Frederick locals don't expect a "meat and three" option cooked by a 4th generation owner in a 60 year old smoker, and are instead given the opportunity to enjoy both Carolina and Memphis style pork on the same plate. Perhaps I'm lamenting my days in southern pork heaven, but I assure you that this is a positive review. I digress. In any case, Black Hog goes above and beyond in every category. The proteins would blend in with any regional BBQ scene, the traditional sides offer a creamy/smokey/buttery pallet cleanser, the cornbread gets the job done, the sweet tea will give you diabetes, and the atmosphere is surpassed only by the service. The only thing missing is SEC football. All this being said, I must now refocus on the my true motivation for writing tonight. My smokey muse, the diamond in the pork, the truffle in the collard greens, the beauty amongst the brisket: The Black Hog Bacon Cheeseburger. At the end of the day, what can you say about a perfect cheeseburger? It's juicy, it's charred to a medium perfection, it's loaded with personalized fixins, and its served with four large potatoes worth of house cut fries. Imagine the best Five Guy's burger you've ever had, and kick it up three notches. In a city recognized as a culinary hotspot by the New York Times, my favorite dish is an $8 bacon cheeseburger. I'd like to go on, but the simple perfection of this sandwich cannot be served justice by further doting. Simply put, everyone needs to try this burger. While you're at it make sure to ask for the warm bbq sauce. It's the same as the sauce available table side, but is kept warm in the kitchen. The temperature difference brings out the vinegar bite, adding an exciting dimension as both a garnish and a dipping sauce. In closing, you should visit Black Hog. Visit Black Hog tonight. Visit Black Hog tomorrow. Visit Black Hog twice a week. Visit Black Hog as often as your wallet and your waistline will allow you to. Try all the meats, drink the sweet tea, and somewhere deep down inside believe that Butch Jones has what it takes to lead the Volunteers to a national championship. God Bless Pat Summitt.
(4)Kasey C.
You can't go wrong with the Arkansas BBQ. It will definitely leave you wanting more! The Texas brisket was a little stringy for my taste, but I would definitely return. The mac & cheese is good and the cornbread was a nice enough finish. It was served at room temp with cold butter, so that could have been better. The jalapeno margarita has got quite a kick to it. I enjoyed the one I had, but won't order it again. Con: Parking. Parking sucks here, but really parking at most places around here is street parking and hit or miss. It's a little small, so if you're coming at a busy time expect a wait. It's worth it though. Maybe I can talk the husband into driving out for dinner tonight....
(4)Shannon S.
I was a little disappointed they only had chicken that's grilled and has a dry rub on it but it was good and tasty. It was cooked all the way through without tasting dry. I'm not a beef or pork eater so my choices are limited. They did have wings but I wasn't in the mood for them. I had a side of Mac and cheese that tasted pretty bland. This is coming from a person who would only eat homemade mac and cheese even as a child. My mom could never get me to eat that stuff out of the box. The consistency was off and there wasn't much flavor. The cornbread was pretty good. I don't think I'll be going back.
(3)Tamara A.
Always good eats! Simple and prompt service. Fairly reasonable prices.
(4)Sloan S.
I made the drive up here to get a taste of true Carolina-style barbecue. Of course, being a native, I'm picky.... although I have to admit Black Hog nailed it! I ordered a barbecue sandwich with fries while my boyfriend had the three-meat plate with two sides (Carolina barbecue, brisket, and Arkansas beef barbecue with macaroni and cheese and baked beans). The bun was toasted and buttery, the barbecue was cooked and chopped perfectly, and the vinegar-based sauce tasted like home. The slaw was a great, creamy complement to the vinegar sauce. I could go on and on about the barbecue, but I get that not everyone is into the Carolina style. Fortunately, Black Hog delivers on other fronts, too. The handcut fries were delicious and the sides were very good, although a little small to me; however, you get a ton of meat, so you aren't likely to leave hungry. Our waitress was extremely nice, too. One of my best finds in Frederick!
(5)Danielle L.
I always make it a point to stop here when I'm in town and it's so worth it. Great atmosphere, quick service, and delish food.
(5)Julie M.
My friends and I were in town for the craft beer festival last weekend. As we were in a cab on our way there, we drove by this place with the windows down. It smelled amazing. We went back later for dinner and the taste definitely lived up to the aroma!Delicious BBQ (and I have had a lot of BBQ in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Texas), great sides, and solid cornbread. Also, friendly, patient service in dealing with our group of seven.
(5)Charles B.
I get the 2 meat dinner, brisket and Carolina style. Along with potato salad and coleslaw. My wife gets the half chicken and makes 2-3 meals out of it. We stop maybe once or twice a month as a treat to ourselves. I just wish the sides were a bit bigger for the prices.
(5)Andy R.
I am a huge BBQ fan. I am very picky as my skill with the smoker and the grill is above average. This leads me to being usually disappointed with BBQ joints. HOWEVER, Black Hog is the real deal. I eat there as often as I can. Everyone that I bring raves about it. Good beer selection and the sides are pretty yummy.
(5)Nick B.
Another case of Fredrickitus. For some reason the places out here are rated too high. This place is decent. That's about it. Stopped in for lunch. Got a brisket sandwich and fries. The brisket had hardly any smoke flavor. Cooked too fast at too high a temp and failed the pull test. Very chewy. The fries were soggy and greasy. I would go back but not after trying other places. They do have a little bar and decent looking drinks.
(3)Bobby B.
Everyone remembers their first time right? Mine was at a friends party. The chicken was some of the most flavorful and perfectly cooked I'd ever had. The beans were to die for, and I can't stop thinking about their homemade BBQ sauce. When I realized the grill was cold and this was take out, catered by Black Hog, I was super impressed! Since then I've been in to dine at Black Hog and they continually impress. Great to have them in the area!
(4)Xtine C.
Definitely good BBQ but the portions were smaller than I imagined so had to get more! The ribs and pulled pork were my favorite and I loved the fact that they had a lot of sauces to choose from.
(4)James F.
I live in Texas and this place has some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The pulls pork was incredible, the corn bread was sweet and not too dense, and the flavor and consistency of the rice and beans were perfect. There was a low fire that creeps up while eating from the sauce that is tempered by the sweetness and the smokeyness from all the food. Great place to relax, have some good chow and down some beers.
(4)Erik B.
Good BBQ at a good price. The service is speedy which makes it perfect for a quick lunch. The brisket is delicious as is the cornbread. The coleslaw is shredded so fine the texture is not to my liking but the flavor is good though. I'll be back.
(4)Shana K.
Delicious BBQ! The portions are big, and the price is reasonable. You can even buy bulk meat to go or cocktails to drink at their small bar. There are many specials throughout the week. The menu has a nice variety, and there are a good number of sauces to choose from. Great atmosphere and service. I'd go here more often if it was closer.
(5)Ryan G.
Best ribs in the area for sure! Love the dry rub, the only way to get ribs in my opinion. The flavor is a little different with the slightly sweet rub they put on them. Different but awesome. I think they use a little brown sugar maybe? I don't' know, but they are addicting, and pair perfectly with bourbon. Do it!
(5)Sherry D.
I have been to Black Hog twice and each time it's been excellent. I've tried their BBQ Ribs, Arkansas beef, pulled pork, beef brisket, and I'm sure a few other things I can't recall at the moment.... I've enjoyed each new thing I've tried. Took my family here as well when they came to visit and they loved the food as well. Only thing I wish is that they sold their sauce in bottles.... I would have loved to send my family home with a bottle of each of their sauce flavors. They would have loved that! Unfortunately the plastic containers they now put the sauce into wouldn't make the road trip all the way back to Texas. The parking gets full really quickly so I recommend parking at a nearby street and walking during lunch hours. Great food and great location with nice comfortable decor inside. A must-try if you've never been here before!
(5)Corey W.
I'm from Texas. I cook on a BBQ competition team. Black Hog is legit. The service is good, the BBQ is excellent, and they have good draft beers...what else do you need to know. Had the pulled pork sandwich and I would have it again in a heartbeat. Eat here. It's good.
(4)Audrey P.
Black hog catered my husband's promotion party and it was amazing !!!! I ordered 2 block party (1 block party serves between 12 to 20 people) and we got enough food for 50 people !!! Meats, sides and cornbread... Everything was wonderful!!! And the price was really good as well! If you love BBQ and are planning to have a party, black hog is the way to go !!!!!
(5)Alyssa P.
After flying dog brewery tour, we were in search of some GOOD food. Thanks to YELP we chose BHB! Most of the little shops in Frederick close so early (5 or 6 pm) so we couldn't even do any shopping prior to dinner. The town is super cute to walk around. The place was packed which is always a good sign. Waited about 15 min for a table for two which wasn't bad. They were quite efficient about getting people seated. We were starving so everything sounded wonderful! We eat got the ribs plus one meat item. I got the web ribs with pulled pork and side of mac and cheese which comes with cornbread. It was all to die for. Literally BBQ sauce all over my face. About 10 paper towels in I came up for air and tried by bf's food. Ribs were juicy and tender and falling off the bone. Mac and cheese had excellent flavor. Pulled porl was soooo tender and went great with the original BBQ sauce He got the dry ribs and beef brisket with beans and potato salad (and of course corn bread too). Again amazing. Dry ribs were amazing and tender as well. Potato salad had huge potato chunks with great flavor. Beans again with excellent flavor and could tell they were slow cooked. Would definitely recommend!
(4)Kristin H.
This place is amazing! Came for lunch on a Saturday. Waited about five minutes and was seated. Had a hard time deciding bc everything looks soooooo good but decided on pulled pork, corn bread, and cole slaw. My husband got ribs, corn bread, and msc and cheese. Both were delicious and every bite was eaten. Also, our food was delivered to our table lightning fast. Definitely coming back for dinner and drinks! Oh! And they have Cheerwine!
(5)Rob N.
Let's just get it right out front: Black Hog is perfectly serviceable barbeque. Reasonable portions, a decent amount of smoke, good flavor. We ordered up some dry-rub Memphis-style ribs and chopped Carolina pork. The ribs were a little dry overall for my personal taste - not at all bad, but I prefer a little moister meat and these were getting crispy around the edges. The rub could use a touch more salt, and had a noticeable hit of cayenne, so be warned if you're not a fan of spice. The Carolina-style chopped pork was moist and flavorful, but a little over-salted. Generous application of sauce was able to remedy that, and you're given a choice of "Original" tangy, St. Louis sweet-n-spicy, North Carolina vinegar and chili pepper, or South Carolina mustard sauce. The last two are your best bet with this meat selection. I really liked their collard greens - tender, sweet, with a little red pepper flake for spice. A dash of that N. Carolina vinegar sauce on top, and I not only finished every last scrap but gulped the pot-likker. Cole slaw was nicely seasoned, but I prefer mine coarsely shredded and this was very finely chopped - though they did do a good job of keeping it from being a watery mess. Again - this is a personal texture preference. I prefer crunch to squish. Prices are affordable, there's table service, and they have a full bar too if you want a beer or mixed drink. All in all, a pretty solid BBQ choice and a good choice for an informal lunch.
(3)Mary B.
Flipping delicious. That is all.
(4)Luke J.
My wife and I ate at the newly opened black hog BBQ on Shorebird Way (near the Wegmans) today. I originally posted my review here, but it won't let me delete it entirely, so here is just a place holder. Note the black hog on Shorebird Way we can only give 2 stars. See the review now linked to that location.
(4)Angela H.
The food was good but the customer service was HORRIBLE! We catered for about 50 ppl - spent nearly $1k... LATE delivery, NO plates or serving utensils and NO cups or ice for the hot drinks!!! The manager could have spent $15 out of the store's take and gotten repeat business from us. Instead 50 ppl had to wait for someone to go out IN A RAINSTORM to buy these items! And he felt justified in not providing them saying we "should have asked" for something to eat the food with. Supreme disappointment! :(
(1)D W.
Black hog's food is delicious! I've tried several of the meats and they are all amazing, prices are good too. Service is impeccable!
(5)Terry R.
Ate there on 9-13-2014. We have been making the rounds of BBQ restaurants and heard about this one recently. Wife had the brisket which was very good. I had dry rub ribs. However the ribs were a little on the overcooked side and the dry rub was intense and abundant. Had a different taste and large salt granules in it. Would not recommend them unless you have a strong stomach. Have had better but would go back to try the pulled pork and Arkansas style. Good atmosphere and was hopping on a Saturday evening.
(3)Wesley M.
We have been eating here at least once a week for about a year. This is by far the best BBQ in the Montgomery County/Frederick area. I have had a wide range of things and every single one was top notch. The brisket, carolina pork, burgers, ribs...crazy. The chicken has a sweet/spiced dry rub and is so moist you will never go fried or charcoal again. The prices are not bad at all, our family of 4 eats for about $25-$35 on average and leave stuffed and satisfied every single time. Catering is also easy and food does well carried out. Only negative is the dinner room is relatively small and tight but the friendly staff and quick service make up for it no problem.
(5)Amy S.
Straight up, messy, down-home BBQ. Perfect for a couple of road- weary travelers. Highly recommended. Service was outstanding.
(4)Mark S.
Stopped in for lunch. They were busy but fast service. The brisket and BBQ sandwich were fantastic.
(4)Brett P.
Hands down one of the best BBQ joints anywhere! If you go don't miss the brisket and hand cut french fries.
(4)Dave C.
I don't live in Frederick and typically don't have much reason to be in the area. But when I'm here around dinner time - I'm thinking Black Hog! Here is how it works for me. I order the 2 or 3 meat combo. They put the plate in front of me and I think, "This isn't very much food." About 20-30 later I'm thinking, "I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish all this food." I should probably mention the food is really tasty too. They have a few different BBQ sauces on the side of each table. These are not simple variants of a base sauce. Each one has a unique profile. I suggest you try them all. One final note - kudos to them for having the private parking lot in back meaning you can avoid street parking.
(4)Olivia A.
Great. Full of people and you can totally tell why. We had decided to cruise through town on a whim after our stop at the storage unit. A quick look on yelp's around me led us here. We got two sandwiches and, after chowing down HARD, bought some to go. I'd make a trip out here just for lunch.
(5)Carly H.
This place is WONDERFUL. I was a little worried because I don't eat red meat or pork and the chicken at most BBQ places is mediocre but I can honestly say I was not disappointed one bit. Everything I had was better than I imagined: corn bread, mac and cheese, coleslaw and especially the service! Our waitress was so sweet. Worth the drive- we had to get desert to go because we were so stuffed!
(5)RJ S.
We were in Frederick and based on the Yelp reviews decided to try the Black Hog BBQ. We almost left because we could not find a place to park, so had to actually wait for someone to leave - which took 10 minutes. Then had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table, but it was Tuesday, so they had a rib special, I assume that's why they were so busy. Once we were seated, the server was so helpful. We had the full slab of ribs with the rub, and a 1/2 chicken, and we both had the greens (thanks to the server's advice). The food was REALLY good, and I'm not a BBQ person. We both loved the ribs, the rub was very good. The chicken was not dry and again the rub just so delicious. I NEVER eat greens, but just loved them - I could have made a meal of just the greens. This is the first BBQ I have EVER eaten that I have really enjoyed, and hope to return. Oh and though it's just cornbread - it also was delicious. It may not look like much, but the food is really good and I felt the "real" deal when it comes to BBQ.
(5)Megan M.
If you don't love this place you are probably a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian I would suggest eating meat to experience this place.
(5)Kate T.
I love BBQ I love it I love it I love it. Frederick is a cool town and black hog is a great spot. I love the simplicity of the space with the cool neon signs. I had the BBQ plate with their special sauce, baked beans, Mac n cheese and cornbread. It was the classic stuff & they know what they're doing! Definitely will go back.
(4)Vern C.
The pulled pork shoulder was tender and juicy. Be sure to try it with the different styles of bbq sauce
(4)Francisco J.
Good BBQ and price. The potato salad pieces were small for my taste, but it was good.
(4)Melinda S.
The best ribs in town! We love this restaurant. We like the one downtown Frederick - but be prepared for a wait. Definitely a kid family restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
(5)J. M.
Pretty awesome barbecue. I've had their brisket, their ribs, their collard greens and their mac & cheese several times each. I liked those options so much, I haven't branched out to all the other stuff on the menu (sausage, chicken, pulled pork, carolina barbecue, et al.) and everything that I've tried has been really good. This particular location has been pretty busy everytime I've been here. They have a changing (not sure how often) selection of craft beers and the standard national brands as well, but everything is bottled. They offer their ribs both dry rub (which I love and don't always see on barbecue restaurant menus) and wet with 4 of their house BBQ sauces. They should offer beef short ribs, because I think they would be able to nail it and my "go to" carryout for that has closed. Alas, they do not. Still, I love when I get an excuse to stop at one of their locations in this area and highly recommend it if you are looking for good barbecue...
(4)Alex S.
One of the first restaurants I tried when I first moved here to Frederick. Consistently good food every time. Only thing that was disappointing to me was the ribs. But I'm not too big on ribs to begin with. Brisket. Awesome. Pulled pork. Awesome. BBQ beans. Awesome. Mac n cheese. Average. Lemonade. Awesome. Overall great food good service. Within walking distance from my house so of course I frequent this place whenever I need some BBQ grub.
(4)Aileen F.
Amazing food! I have now been to all 3 locations and I have to say my favorite is the Historic Frederick location, but they are all very good. I typically stick to ordering the 1/2 chicken plate - the seasoning they use is sooo good. My favorite side is the sweet potatoes - I got it thinking I was being healthy but they are smothered in butter and brown sugar, but it was so good it was worth the calories. I live in Baltimore, but come to Frederick for work and after introducing my co-workers to Black Hog, this is now our go-to spot whenever we travel here for our client. If you are in the area, I highly suggest stopping here for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed!
(5)Brian T.
Very good BBQ joint. I've been to some good BBQ places in TX and this place rocks right along with them and the service was very good too. The atmosphere is very casual and the prices are fair as well. My wife and I shared the 3 meat dish with two sides a beer and an ice tea for less than $30. Oh yea if you've been to Virgil's in 44th St. In NYC that's comparable too.
(5)Dan N.
Awesome BBQ, Awesome service. The only thing I can think of that they could improve is make the cornbread warm and/or the butter soft. (but I didn't come for the cornbread, did I?) I had the brisket and a side of ribs. Best. brisket. ever. Juicy, tender, flavorful. The ribs were excellent, tender and moist, with great flavor. Coleslaw was very good as well. Their house sauce is awesome. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.
(5)Tu-van L.
Finally had the cubed brisket Arkansas brisket BBQ. My gosh that stuff is amazing! From what I've had here so far, you really can't go wrong with the BBQ meats they offer. Hint: if you're looking for something more from their sauce offered table side, ask for the BBQ sauce they use in the back to baste their meats. I swear it tastes differently than their signature sauce they have on the tables.
(5)Michael P.
Everything was amazing, but the Brisket took top honors. My daughter also really enjoyed the dry rub wings. I can't recommend this place enough.
(5)L M.
I'll drive here from DC just to eat at this place. And I don't even own a car. It's that good. Haven't had anything I didn't like here but I'm especially fond of the Arkansas beef bbq. (Like, I buy it by the pound and bring it home with me.) As should be the case at any self-respecting bbq joint, these folks have a variety of delicious bbq sauces, excellent lemonade (tart, homemade, free refills), and a fine coleslaw. If you're near Frederick and you eat food, you should go here.
(5)Mike R.
Wow. Went here (and to Frederick) for the first time yesterday on my long Westward drive back from the Baltimore area to Leesburg. First off, if you haven't been to the downtown area of Frederick, its a neat little place with all kinds of shops and places to eat. It's a nice little walkable area that looks like it would be fun to explore. Well, I didn't have time to explore the town... but I did come to town to EAT. After passing by several places that looked good, I came all the way down to the end of the strip and found my destination... Black Hog BBQ. I walked on in and went up to the counter and asked if I should just seat myself or what. The lady behind the counter said I could pick any seat I like. Okey Dokey... found a spot and immediately an extremely nice waitress came over and gave me a menu, took my drink order. She was so ridiculously nice I almost felt like I was somewhere down south and not just an hour or so outside DC! Throughout the entire meal, she really made me feel like I was welcomed in their establishment and kept my drink topped off, made sure the food was good, etc. :) I asked her some questions about the menu which she was happy to answer, and then I decided on a BBQ beef sandwich -- arkansas style. Arkansas style, as explained to me, was they take their smoked beef, chop it into cubes, and add sauce, and then cook it again with the sauce on. Sounds like a similiar process to burnt ends if you ask me... but you're not, so ignore me and focus on the beef. So yeah, I ordered the Beef sandwich... no sides, because I thought the sandwich would be real big and I didn't want to pig out for fear I might get mistaken for an actual pig and get put on the smoker.... so the waitress, just to ensure I had all information at my disposal informed me that since it was Wednesday, they had a special going... 2 beef sandwiches, 2 sides... for $15 -- a savings of about $5 or so if my math is correct. Well, I appreciate the information lady, but I ain't no pig! Just the sandwich for me, thanks. It was sooooo freaking good. I think I can honestly say it's the best "beef" bbq sandwich I can remember eating.... and I remember a lot of beef bbq sandwiches! Well, I must have looked like a fool with egg on my face once I got to licking my fingers after devouring that sandwich. I put my tail between my legs and beckoned the waitress to come over.... "Is it too late to get that 2 sandwich special?" She kinda chuckled at me and gave me some kind of told ya so with a smile. She said she was going to see what she could do. So she pulled some strings with the person in charge, got my first sandwich voided and put the special in for me. I got a side of fries to eat there (with their AMAZING Kansas City style BBQ Sauce) and had the second sandwich bagged up with rice and beans to go. All in all, it was a great experience. I would mention the other specials in detail, but if you look through the pictures someone took a picture of the special board. Monday - pork, Tuesday - ribs/wings, Wednesday - beef, is the quick n dirty. They also had 2 dolla drafts while I was there, but I wasn't drinking since I still had a lot of driving to do and I'm a responsible adult like that. Normally I would complain about the prices since they were a little bit pricier than your typical bbq spot... but after eating the food and experiencing the excellent service, I felt I got my money's worth. Thanks Black Hog BBQ. You probably ruined my chances of eating anywhere else in Frederick. ;)
(5)Jesse W.
Really excellent food. The wet ribs were some of the best I've had, ever. Collard greens were a nice choice, too, for a side.
(4)Jules D.
Group of 6 went in for dinner on 4th of July and I guess it was a bad idea. The BBQ was dry and mediocre at best. They were out of ribs & chicken and beer, lol. The waitress was great but the kitchen was a mess! All our orders were mixed up with sides being just put onto anyones order and everyones orders coming out at different times. I was so excited to see a BBQ spot with such rave reviews but walked away so disappointed! I really wanted to give them 5 stars! I really really did! I'm going to blame it on the sooper busy day the 4th brought and will have to try it again on a more mellower day! Hoping they don't disappoint the next time. :) I may be a bit biased being from Texas and all ;P
(2)Chris M.
Some of the best BBQ we've ever had. Good service, reasonable prices. Pulled pork shoulder is beast!
(5)D C.
This is an update to my previous review. After picking up my order last Saturday from the Urbana location, we returned to the location this past Wednesday to resolve the problem. We informed the catering manager that we were promised a refund for our beans order we never received last Saturday. She apologized and refunded our beans order to our card. So management will correct a problem! I will still leave my rating to caution people to check orders and not let them staple the bags before you check your order. Please check your order before you leave...do not trust when you are told everything is there....check! But it is encouraging that management will correct problems!
(2)Elena I.
Stumbled upon this place after doing some errands......the location is great right in the heart of downtown! The parking is convenient too. We had the sangria which was home made and refreshing! We got the dry rack of ribs with potato salad and beans and the two meat platter with brisket and pulled pork with a side of greens and Mac and cheese! Everything was so good! My fiancé is from memphis so he is very critical of bbq and he loved this place! We got half a chicken to go and had that the next day and it was juicy and delicious!
(5)Courtney H.
We found this place on Yelp and it was awesome! Food was great, I had the Pulled Pork sandwich and it was delicious. Mac 'n Cheese was also wonderful! Service was even better! Definitely stop here!
(5)Rob K.
I have been to the Black Hog twice. I like visiting here when I visit a friend in Frederick. This past visit I had the three meat plate with sides (pulled pork, brisket, and beef) with fresh cut fries. I washed the meal down with a Miller Lite. Dinner was excellent, but the service was fair at best. Our dinner party consisted of three guys so we were low maintance for the waitress but she rarely checked on us. During both of my visits the food was great. Service was better the first time but regardless, I would probably return as the BBQ is excellent!
(4)Stephen R.
Great Q, with great service! Lots of variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Classic styles from Carolina to Arkansas, brisket and pulled pork. Only complaint is portion sizes could be a little bigger! We will be back.
(4)Danny H.
While passing through Frederick on my baseball journeys, I wandered across Black Hog BBQ. The immediate appeal to me was simply the fact that they had a parking lot, and I wouldn't have to park on the street, where I watched lots of people questionably drive, and occasionally go on the wrong way of a one-way street. The pleasant smell of barbecue emanated from the place as soon as I got out of my car, and I was pleased to know that I had literally just beaten the dinner rush by like ten minutes; I was seated immediately with no wait, but the place filled up fairly quickly afterward. I ordered a two-meat platter of beef brisket and chopped Carolina pork, with sides of mac and cheese, and collard greens. Obviously since we're dealing with barbecue, lots of it is mostly pre-cooked, so there was little wait for my order to get to me. It was all served on a platter with baking sheets. The brisket is tender and melts in your mouth, and it served dressed in their house bbq sauce. The chopped pork comes tangy, and definitely a fair representation of Carolina style. The variety of sauces they have at the tables is something I enjoyed a lot. They really do a good job of capturing the varying regions of bbq, and between the four choices of house, Carolina, KC, and Texas mustard, I have to say I was enamored by the Texas spicy bbq mustard the most. All were sufficient, but I found myself repeatedly going back to the mustard, dipping everything I could in it. The cornbread is something on the side that might go unnoticed, but I found it to be really good cornbread; not overly crumbly, but at the same time not spongy and cake like. It maintained a good flavor, and didn't require any butter, although I found myself dipping it in more Texas mustard, because I liked it that much. My sides were adequate, and probably what brings my review down from four from five. The mac and cheese was nothing spectacular, and a tad on the bland side. And the greens were cooked in pork juice, but it's like somewhere in the stewing, it lost all its bite, and didn't have nearly enough tangyness to its flavor. They were alright, but nothing to call home about. Overall, Black Hog BBQ is a great success of a find while traveling. Large, free parking, clean and simple interior, nicely air-conditioned and not feeling that swampy air feeling that lots of bbq joints tend to have. Friendly staff, quick order-to-table turnaround time, and high quality bbq, albeit mediocre sides. Portions are just right, and the prices are fair. Would definitely come back again.
(4)Tim D.
Very Good Ribs, I thought the sauces were OK.
(4)Leslie B.
Everything we had here was so good. The mac and cheese, chicken, greens and two types of meet.... Each was some of the best I have had. In, addition the service was great and the inside was really cute.
(5)Katie D.
Food is good and service is friendly. Thought the beer selection was a little limited. Also, I didn't find any of the BBQ sauces to be memorable. But its a great joint for a Friday night carb crash if you want consistently good food and a friendly, bustling, casual atmosphere.
(4)Richard H.
We were on our way back from PA headed for Virginia and realized we were starving. My navigator pulled Yelp! up on her iPad and found a list of restaurants in Frederick. When she said BBQ i said plug it in to the GPS and we followed the voice prompts to the front door of the Black Hog BBQ. The dy had been a real plus up to that point and once we walked in, sat down, ordered, and began to dig in it became a Double Plus. First thing you have to know: I'm not much on meat. But I love the sides that usually come with the main courses in BBQ joints. For me it never gets much better than baked beans, slaw and corn bread. So why I ordered the BBQ Burger is beyond me. Probably because the description said (for the beef version) "with beef shoulder". No ground-up anything. My partner went traditional and ordered the Carolina pork BBQ sandwich. We shared house cut fries. The only thing I did wrong; ask for lettuce and tomato (my bow to vegetarian sensibility perhaps) with the burger. Completely superfluous. (Note to self: double up on pickles next time.) The product was scrumptious! I ordered it well done and it was. It was also tender and very flavorful. I topped it with some "carolina bbq sauce' which is mostly vinegar. I think Carolina BBQ Sauce exists mostly outside Carolina but that's another review for another place in another State. My companion raved over her sandwich and downed more fries than she might be expected to and still had to take about half her meal home when we left. It was about 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon and a line was forming for seats. But service in this establishment is quick, efficient, and friendly: Thank you Beth! Frederick is about an hours drive from my home in Reston, VA but I can think of NO other place in between that would top Black Hog. This is what Red Hot and Blue would be if it was a real BBQ joint. Will definitely return - need to check out the cornbread. Oh, and as someone else mentioned, they have a big parking lot in an area where parking is not easy to come by.
(5)Barbara M.
Stopped there for lunch and tried the wings and ribs. By far the best Memphis style ribs I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Elisabeth H.
Made a repeat visit to Black Hog last Saturday night and was very please yet again! Of course we had didn't think ahead and they were out of several items. I do not fault them for this at all! It is a BBQ place most of these things are slow cooked and take time, I would rather it remain this way then get dry reheated food. Plus there was a swine-tastic BBQ festival in Frederick that day so I am sure they were very busy. We tried the brisket and mustard wings. Both were very good! The only thing I was a little baffled by was the extra charge for fries with a combo....? It is .75 cents extra for fries. Of course, loving the fries we did it, plus not like $.75 is going to break the bank. Just a little confused. The plan for next time, and YES there will be a next time, is to go during the day so we can try all the yummy stuff that sells out!
(4)Dave F.
Our group of six stopped here on our way from D.C. to Gettysburg. We had rib, brisket and pork shoulder. Everything was good and I appreciated that they have you a choice of having your ribs with sauce or a dry rub. I'm a dry rub fan and its nice to be able to try different sauces. I wouldn't call this world class barbecue, but it was tasty and reasonably priced
(4)shoaib a.
I'm southern. When someone tells me there's good barbecue here in the Mid Atlantic, I take it with some skepticism. BHB is good - for Mid Atlantic standards but, overall, it's not great. I ordered the brisket along with the Arkansas barbecue. For a side, I had the potato salad. I thought that the brisket wasn't that flavorful. I was also assuming that it would be Texas style, without sauce, but there was sauce and it was necessary because I didn't think the meat was that flavorful. It was also not that moist. Over all, I'd say the brisket was a miss. The Ark BBQ was much better. I've never had BBQ from Arkansas but I'm hoping it tastes like it did at BHB. It was flavored much better and didn't need anything with it. They give you a little bit of pickle on the side but I think barbecue should come with onions, jalapenos, and a helping of sandwich bread as it does in Lockhart, TX (a place they refer to in their restaurant). It's just common courtesy to have those things. There's nothing wrong with being just okay. After all, Matt Schaub and Joe Smith are just okay!
(3)Andres O.
Pretty good place! Their original BBQ sauce is fantastic! Gotta check it out!!!
(4)J.J. B.
Let's get this out of the way first. I'm mainly a vegetarian. So how did I find myself inside of this BBQ joint late last month, you ask? Well, I went with a group that I had chosen the place in advance so I kind of didn't get any input. That said, no fear. I found things on the menu that I could eat & ordered a few sides: the Texas Pinto Beans & Rice and the Cole Slaw. I also got Chrissy's Cornbread which comes with 3 (small-ish) pieces of corn bread & butter. All was more than enough for me. Everything was delicious. A side of House Cut Fries was also ordered for the table which we shared. Those were great too. Someone at the table had the BBQ Chicken which looked really good. The meat was very white & the quality looked excellent. I was tempted to eat a small bite, but didn't. I don't know if I'd seek this place out again specifically, but I just might, because I really enjoyed the food. It's a very casual place as well & the food comes out very quickly. Also, the prices are excellent. The cost of my meal was $6.19 (before tax & tip). How can you beat that?!
(4)Sue W.
Took a friend out for lunch on the 9/24/14. We ordered the bacon cheese burger and the rib platter. The food was fantastic and that word doesn't even do it justice. The service was great and the place was clean. I can hardly wait to go back.
(5)Dan B.
I ate at Black Hog about a month ago. In my opinion, I've definately had better BBQ spare ribs. The meat was somewhat chewy and definately not "fall off the bone" tender. For some reason, there was a distinct aftertaste in the meat. I got only 11 bones in my full rack of spare ribs. A rack, in my understanding, should have 12-13 bones. The sides were on the smallish side but pretty good, apparently only 4oz containers of were used to served the sides dishes. Definately better BBQ elsewhere in Frederick, IMO.
(2)Jason D.
I drove up from Leesburg to Fredrick to try this place out. Originally from Memphis, which is often referred to BBQ home, so I'm pretty picky. This place sounded great and had great reviews so I did the 40 min drive up and tried the ribs and fries and beans. The ribs were obviously store bought and had very very little meat on them, almost 2 stars worthy. The fries were good, the beans were good and I loved the Kansas sauce. Overall decent place but certainly not even close to great BBQ. I've had BBQ all over the US from high-end places to whole-in-the-wall places to backyard home cooking and even at fairs and competitions. This wouldn't hold a candle to even some of the worst of them. I won't be back, needless to say unless I just happen to be on that street and happen to be starving and craving BBQ, then I might go in there with my expectations low. ;)
(3)Tina T.
Great place for ribs I personally love the wet ribs. Very clean and great service. The service is fast and efficient. Great catering as well I have used them for tailgating and it was perfect.
(5)Gillian S.
Brisket was awesome. Smoked ham and Carolina pork were great. So many different sauces for every BBQ preference. The sides were almost the best part! The slaw was spicy and delicious. The baked beans and Mac and cheese were homemade goodness. So glad we stopped here!
(4)Zach L.
Hands down my favorite BBQ restaurant. Every time I'm in town I make an effort to stop by.
(5)myra f.
Fun place for a afternoon lunch or easy dinner. Wings are good. Arkansas BBQ Beef either platter or on salad quite good. Ribs also worth trying. Enjoy!
(4)Dave V.
4 stars? Really? I came here on someone else's recommendation. I guess BBQ taste is regional. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't smell any smoke in the air when I arrived or at any time afterward. Do they really BBQ anything on-site? Next, the "BBQ Sauce" on the beef brisket and the sausage tasted like tomato sauce from a can. The coleslaw was pretty bland, too. On the bright side, the dry ribs were pretty well done, and the gumbo was good. I'd probably have rated this half of a star higher if I hadn't gone into it with such high expectations based on earlier reviews.
(2)Patricia J.
I'm from North Carolina, so I know BBQ! My half rack of ribs, were good. Passably tender with a sauce that had the right amount of kick. The mac n cheese was also tasty but came in a Dixie cup portion. Was it a side or a sample? My peach sangria was good, but my mom's spiked lemonade was mostly water. So overall nice place, but inconsistent and stingy on the sides.
(3)JF N.
We had the beef briskets and half slab ribs (wet & dry). Enjoyed it and would definitely go back for more! This place beats "Famous Dave's".....Very Good Authentic BBQ!!
(4)Viet B.
I dont live in Frederick, but I saw a decent crowd at this place so I decided to give this place a try. I got the two meat special and I got two briskets. Yes...two meats, but who says it has to be different meats. It was soft and juicy, but I like my meat a little fattier or if I could have requested the bark or ends.....OMG. I dont like using OMG or other shorten forms of words like LOL , but OMG is the only way I could describe fatty brisket.
(4)Calvin M.
The side items aren't that good. The Mac n' cheese tasted like they used powder cheese. The potato salad was similar to those you can find in a supermarket. But the ribs and wings were very good. We ordered half dry and half with sauce. The table has six other house sauces you can use. It was $15 for a rack of rib on Tuesdays. If they improve the side items it'll be five stars. The service was fast and friendly. I would come back.
(4)David P.
I love good BBQ, and I am VERY picky about my BBQ. Needless to say I gave this place 4 stars because of the taste of the food, the good service, and ambience (who cares about ambience?). The sauces were tasty (four style choices, Kansas City, North Carolina, Texas, and Original...if my memory serves me right) and the meat was very tender and had good flavor. I like fall off the bones ribs, these were not but the meat was still tender. Pulled pork was also really good. The sides were good overall. A step above most places but not the best. Service was good and staff was friendly, we got there early and there was plenty of parking behind the restaurant on a weekday at lunch time. Not sure what it's like at other times. Ambience was cool, very small inside, I'm sure it could get packed in there at busy times. Best BBQ I have still had was in Arkansas.
(4)Amberly W.
The server scared me. The food was okay.
(2)Donny P.
Favorite BBQ spot in Marlyland. Great food, good service. Love the brisket and Mac n cheese.
(5)Jen C.
While the BBQ was really delicious compared to other places I've been to, it was annoying to have to wait so long for service. Don't get me wrong--when we were tended to, the waitress was very friendly, but that doesn't excuse 10 minute waits just to flag someone down. Lucky for you, Black Hog of rare deliciousness, feeding time made up for mediocre service. 3 meat platter is a big enough portion for two people who are not starving, but hungry for a meal. My favorite meat was the brisket, and other winners is the sausage and pulled meat. The sides are equally delicious--mac and cheese and beans highly recommended.
(4)Karl H.
I sparingly dole out 5 stars, but this place gets it. The food is authentic and they are efficient. It can be busy (which is a great sign of a good place). Go nuts and order a two or three meat platter. My wife was not fond of their cole slaw, but we agreed the place was definitely one to come back to.
(5)Ian K.
wow, what a find.... Cruising Market St looking for a quick lunch and saw this place and screeched in to a parking spot. At noon the place was already packed with a lunch crowd. The waiter said the brisket and pulled pork were the go-to's so we ordered both, along with cole slaw and the hand-cut fries, which seemed special. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth yummy, the pork real tasty too, with some nice crispy edges. Cole slaw was creamy and a bit on the bland side. The hand-cut fries, which are a "premium" side, you have to buy up to them, were plentiful but there were far too many nubs and runts in the bunch. Service was fast, friendly and efficient and the food came out hot and fast. We will definitely be back. Best I've had in this area in a while.
(5)Melissa R.
O.M.G. Hubs has been talking about BH for a while now (2 yrs). He had it at a friends house, but didn't know where it was from. I finally found out & decided to plan his bday lunch there. It really was 7th heaven! I'm not much of a chicken person, but it was the one thing my hubs said was amazing. It was freaking delicious. The dry rub seasoning was a perfect mix of sweet & salty. I almost wish I had a shaker of it to add more as I dug in! Luckily, everyone over ordered, so there was plenty of sharing going around. I had ordered the one meat, beef brisket plate, which was a whole heck of a lot of meat. Kinda wish I would have ordered 2 meats to have some variety. Mac & cheese and cornbread was also amazing! The entire time our group of 10 was eating, no one was talking besides repeating, omg, omg, so good.
(5)Thomas M.
I showed up, and while the food was quite good, I explained it was my birthday 3 days ago, and the waitress explained I needed a physical printout of their birthday 50% off promotion, despite their website not saying that anywhere. I don't live near their location, so I suppose I lose. Thank you for making me feel awful for asking for what your website proclaimed I was entitled to.
(1)Eric E.
Yup. It's all good. The BBQ is good. The sides are good. The service is good. Decent bar. It's a BBQ place, so it isn't fancy, but you weren't expecting that, were you? It's always crowded and a bit noisy, so think about the ambiance you are looking for. Seems to be pretty kid friendly. Rare for downtown, they have a good sized parking lot. Enjoy!
(4)J E.
Not from Frederick, so I relied on Yelp to find a place to meet some family that was passing through. I'm certainly glad that this was our choice. Everyone seemed to really like the entrees - burgers, various BBQ, and gumbo. The only side I tried was the greens, which I highly enjoyed. Bill was ~70 pre-tip for 3 adults and 4 kids - not too bad at all. The parking was great, and they had no issue with pushing some tables together - even on a Saturday evening. We didn't feel rushed at all. If I'm thinking of eating in Frederick again I would be likely to choose this place.
(4)Busa B.
Went to Black Hog BBQ about a year and a half ago and to be honest I forgot how good it was. Friday I getting a little hungry so I decided to run up to Frederick (from B-more) for some "BBQ". I ordered the "BHB Triple" which comes with 4 pork ribs, 1/4 chicken and one meat which I chose Carolina pork. My choices of sides were Southern Style Greens and BBQ Beans. The meal also comes with a piece of cornbread and a small side of a vinegar based coleslaw. Black Hog did not disappoint me. Every piece of meat was excellent with the Carolina pork being out of this world. Very rarely will I order chicken at a BBQ place because most places over cook it and dry the meat out but Black Hog nailed it. Meat was juicy and flavorful. They also serve "Cheer Wine" which I can't seem to find anywhere in Maryland. Service was decent also. I didn't like the gravel parking lot since I had just washed my car. Since the exit off of rt has been renovated and rerouted my in car factory navigation was a little screwed but it was fairly easy to find without too much recalculating. Black Hog will be seeing me again in the near future. oh yea the mens restroom has a flat screen TV over the toilet to keep you occupied, lol
(4)Deejai B.
When I first checked this place out, I was a little worried about the cross-regional menu - BBQ folks can get very "regional" and typically ascribe to one particular style, like St. Louis, Memphis, South Carolina, Texas, etc. Much to my delight, this place does them ALL exceptionally well (with waiter service!). And it doesn't use garbage, ultra-processed buns like most BBQ places do - they only use high-quality ingredients. Very rare, again, amongst BBQ joints. They also serve beer - including Flying Dog!!! Yet another factor that just makes Black Hog BBQ superior. A couple tables out front and many inside. The specials are excellent - def. try them as this is a bit more upscale than most BBQ joints with accordingly slightly steeper prices. I find the sides to be of average quality in terms of taste but def. more premium quality raw ingredients are used - the real stand-out are the superb, house-cut fries. These cost extra when you order platters, but don't miss them! After a ton of success, they've opened up a second location in Ijamsville. I've been to dozens of BBQ places all across the country (a hobby of mine started after 5 years living in North Carolina) - Black Hog BBQ is really a special place. Tip: Don't miss out on the birthday special.
(5)Michael y.
I would give it a 5 if they just gave me more Q!!!!!!!!!!! My outta town colleagues were 3x repeat offenders. ME x2 I love this place. Great location in historic frederick. plan on walking off all the BBQ you ate in downtown historic Frederick,MD.
(4)Sooperken S.
Good BBQ offerings... the service has always been decent as well... i tend to order the Pork Shoulder sandwich with fries... delish! Black Hog is my go-to BBQ place in Frederick... they are not open on Sundays, which is kinda weird, but besides that, i have only good things to say... i'll be going back and i would recommend it...
(4)Melanie E.
I know people rave about Black Hog BBQ, and I had a good experience on my first visit. My husband and I enjoyed pork sandwiches that were very good. On our visit last weekend, however, it was a different story. Maybe we hit them on an off night? I don't know... Our waitress was very friendly and attentive (no problem there). We were seated immediately. We order a bucket of mini-Coronas. My husband ordered a pork sandwich and I thought I'd try the ribs. Our beer bucket arrived. Although the little bottles were presented in a bucket of ice, it was obvious that these were pulled from the shelf because they were straight-up warm. That was very dissapointing. They weren't sufficiently chilled even after a 1/2 hour in the bucket. We let that slide, expecting to be blown away by our bbq to come. My husband liked his pork bbq with the carolina-style vinegar sauce. He also enjoyed the fresh fries. My ribs were another story. I am used to ribs that are meaty and it falls off the bone. The ribs I had at Black Hog were tough, chewy and very unpleasant. I liked the sauce (Kansas-city style), but the meat was just not prepared correctly. I sent the ribs back. I suspect it was a manager who told the waitress to tell me that they cook their ribs for 13 hours and they were cooked correctly. He came and brought me a couple other ribsto sample, which were the same unpleasant texture. He sat there while I sampled them. I didn't know what to do! I felt bad because I didn't like them! I felt like that my opinion was incorrect, so I accepted a second batch that were not-so-good. Maybe some people like their ribs prepared that way. I am not usually a picky person, but these were not what I expected or what I am used to eating. But I was polite and accepted what they served me. Just a word of caution for anyone ordering ribs. If you like tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, you will not get them at Black Hog.
(2)Kevin L.
If you are in Frederick and are looking for the best BBQ around look no further than the Black Hog! The beef brisket is by far the best I have ever had, and I stop at every single BBQ stand that I pass by. The sauce is perfect, not too spicy or bland and the meat is cooked perfect every time. I have also had the burgers, pulled pork, and ribs - all are excellent. I have a local business a few miles away, we eat here at least once a month. It can be hard to get a seat during peak times, but hang around - it is well worth it!!
(5)Mike T.
Really enjoy this place. I love the fact that they offer different BBQ sauces from different regions of the US, and they pull it off really well. Overall I highly recomend this for a great meal in Frederick.
(4)Anthony Y.
Went last week, I had the sausage link sand which. I put some coleslaw on top and it was simply the bomb!
(4)James C.
I was a long time Frederick resident and haven't ever visited while I lived there. I got to visit while on a business trip It is a shame because the food there is good, the bartender makes a mean margarita. I recommend the bbq here. Get the triple or you are missing out.
(4)Brian D.
I would just like to thank all the cows & pigs out there for making this place possible. Excellent food & service...& full bar!! Drank many a PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) with my meal which makes this place even more legitimate. Went there with several friends & all had similar feelings. I had the 3-meat plate (smoked beef brisket, Arkansas beef BBQ, & the Carolina w/ slaw, southern style greens, & cornbread). I usually try not to overeat but I could not let ANY of this go to waste. I highly recommend, even if you are not necessarily in the mood for BBQ...you will not be disappointed.
(4)Mitch D.
A client from Fairfax heard about this place and wanted to drive up and try it out. When buzz travels throughout the region like that, you know they must be on to something. Great BBQ options on the menu. Perfect-sized place. Good overall vibe. Reasonably priced. Works for me.
(5)J. Rene L.
I went here based on the reviews and was really lookin forward to some BOMB BBQ. I was so dissapointed. I ordered the 1/2 slab Memphis dry. Ribs were good...not great. Kansas style bbq sauce was my fave. Mac n Cheese..gross & barely warm. The corn bread was cold. My husband ordered a three meat plate, portions are very small. I was not impressed with the food and will not return. The atmostphere was good..customer service was friendly...but the BBQ is what I came for. Still searching for some BOMB BBQ1
(2)Chris C.
Best BBQ in the Frederick/ Hagerstown area. I've been going here for a few years now and it's good every time! The pulled pork is awesome and the sauces are also good. My kids love baby back ribs, but unfortunately Black Hog doesn't offer them. I also found it odd that they don't sell bottles of their original sauce. I tried to get a bottle when I was picking up my carry out, but they said bottles were only available for their mustard based sauce (not my favorite). The only real downfall to this place is the size, but it's still worth a visit.
(5)Ryan N.
Best BBQ in Frederick! Sweet tea and beef briskit makes for a great dinner. Pulled pork is equally good. Love this place!
(5)Allen H.
Ate another meal in Urbana. Pretty darn good but they packed both my pulled pork and my beef brisket sandwich with some serious fat and grissle. Too bad.
(3)J D.
Huge menu, INCREDIBLE BBQ~~!! Best bbq i have ever had.. thats for sure. The only downside is that everything there has a bit of a kick to it. Even the sweet sauces have a little bite to them. The brisket is fantastic. GO THERE.
(5)Scott F.
We loved the food! The casual atmosphere was nice too. The beef brisket was excellent. The pulled pork sandwiches were very good and all of the BBQ sauces were tasty. The fries, mac'n'cheese and cornbread were also a hit. My only minor complaint was that the meat on the ribs we ordered didn't "fall" off the bone easily. But still tasted good.
(5)Martha J.
I was disappointed. I got carry-out and came in exactly 15 mins. after I called the order in, as per the guy on the phone. I live 5 minutes away, so it was a short jump from restaurant to home. The place smelled amazing as I walked in, and by the time I got home, my mouth was watering, and I had the food on plates in about 30 seconds! I ordered a pit ham sandwich and fries for myself and a three-meat platter for the hubby, with smoked brisket, chopped Carolina BBQ and smoked sausage, BBQ beans and potato salad as sides. Well, my fries were cold. I mean really cold. I could tell that they would have been amazing if they had been even slightly warm, but they were limp and kind of icky. They probably started as "beach" fries - cooked in peanut oil with skins on, but they seemed about 2 hours old. Then my sandwich - it was a tragedy. I used to get pit ham from The Canopy in Rockville MD many years ago, and that was my standard. This was inedible. Seriously, every piece of the ham had a HUGE glob of fat in it. I am not kidding when I say each piece was between 1/2 and 3/4 fat. I tried pulling the meat off of the fat blobs and my fingers got all greasy and most of the pieces ended up still really fatty. It was so unpleasant, I just gave up. I literally threw away 3/4 or more of the sandwich. So, hubby's platter was OK. Nothing was special. My BBQ beans are better , and so is my potato salad. The brisket was pretty good but not amazing and the smoked sausage was like Hillshire Farms but cooked on the grill. Not bad, but I can make it myself for 3 bucks. The star of the show was the Carolina chopped BBQ, but it was not worth writing home about. Sadly. And the corn bread was like a boxed mix. All in all, it was a disappointment. I might go back if someone insisted, but I would only eat there, so I could send back anything that was not worthwhile. What a shame.
(2)Chef A.
Certainly a Taurasso establishment, and priced to match. For my dinner here tonight, I went with a two meat plate which consisted of beef brisket and the Arkansas BBQ beef. The side was BBQ beans with cornbread. All for just shy of $12--not cheap, but not too terribly expensive either. I'd say it is about 25% more than most related types of BBQ joints in town. I found the beans to be good though the portion a tad small. They were sweet and had a good bit of pork chunks in there. I can't complain as I like pork, but don't tell my rabbi I had pork during the sabbath. (or pork at all) The cornbread was nothing to brag about. It was ok, but the Safeway cornbread is better. The Arkansas BBQ beef was nice. It comes chopped in nice meaty squares, and cooked in hot spices. IF you like hot and spicy then this is the beef for you. I also will note that the meat was super tender and prepared by some sort of super smoker or alien origins that can't be beat. The beef brisket too was pretty good. The portions were large, but sadly there was a bit of fat. However that fat does bind the five slices or so pretty well together. I found the meat tender but the Black Hog sauce on them made them perfect. I would certainly get the brisket again, but I liked the Arkansas BBQ better. The only real downside I found to Black Hog is the noise. I found it very noisy, and I doubt I could or would want to sit in and eat a full blown dinner there considering the volume. For this reason I got my dinner tonight to go. My only other concern is getting out of the lot, parking along N. Market obstructs the view of oncoming traffic. Depart the lot with due care. Overall, I have to say that Black Hog is probably the best BBQ in town. It just barely beats out the Blues BBQ Company truck simply because the two meat deal was a good value for the dollar. It beats out Blues by less than 5% in my scales.
(4)Will W.
I always love coming here whenever when we are in Frederick, espescially after playing tennis for a while. The atmosphere is great for a BBQ joint, really laid back, casual, and the place isn't overflowing with TVs tuned into ESPN. It's clean which is always awesome, and is a great place for a sit down meal with the Fam. They have a nice expansive menu with lots of options, but you also get your classic BBQ essentials and side dishes. The last time I was at the Black Hog I had the dry rub chicken, which was fantastic. The sides are also really good and come in nice portions. My family and I have always enjoyed coming here, and I highly reccomend that you do the same, you will leave satisfied.
(4)Dan R.
I finally made it to the Black Hog and enjoyed the food and the place very much. I wish that there were a Black Hog in Montgomery County to compete with Urban BBQ, which I do enjoy but find inconsistent. My fellow Yelpers were very helpful in pointing out that the Hog does different types of barbecue well. I opted for the brisket and thought it was very good, albeit a little fatty on a couple of slices. The potato salad was dynamite, while the cornbread was very good, but not great. If I were to do it over, I'd opt for another side and also probably try the 2 meats option. Price-wise, I think the Black Hog is a decent value, and would be a great value if they offered their daily specials before 5 pm. Overall, I really liked the place, with very good service and a solid varied menu for barbecue,
(4)Brandon R.
The stand-out here are the ribs.
(3)Bob S.
Ate there yesterday (9-3-2011) with my mom. It was fantastic, The best BBQ one can find around the DC area for sure. The ribs were extremely tasty dry with a nice spicy rub (despite what some reviewers write who arrogantly think their BBQ knowledge is end all be all) and the thinly sliced brisket was phenomenal. I barely had to use my knife to cut it. Had a side of Mac and Cheese that was fantastic, as was the cole slaw. Sweet tea and cornbread rounded out what amounted to an amazing meal. The service from the cute waitress (Beth) couldn't have been better and the way they serve the food - on a tray on a sheet of wax paper - was fun and inviting and made it feel like home. The 4 different sauces sitting in plastic bottles on the table were great to sample. I will HIGHLY recommend Black Hog and would love to buy their mustard BBQ sauce because its spicy bite made me want it for more options at home!
(5)Julie L.
Best barbecue in this area. Might leave something to be desired, but my husband is from Memphis so I'm spoiled. If you go during the peak times there is usually a wait which I normally wouldn't have a problem with, but the layout of this place makes it so that you are standing either right in front of the door, or practically over someone's table. The meats are all fantastic but the sides are ridiculously small. My husband and I always share a three meat platter and for the sides we like (the mac n cheese is amazing) we always have to order two since they are NOT sharing size. Overall we have eaten at Black Hog a dozen times or so and will definitely continue to eat there anytime we head up tp Frederick.
(4)fp c.
Great pulled pork and ribs. Husband loves the brisket. Greens are great, as is the cornbread. My kids LOVE the wings. I wouldn't have thought a BBQ place as a good source for wings. My favorite is Carolina style, but there are 3 sauces (Traditional/regular, Memphis and Mustard) that you can try out also. I keep a bottle of the regular in the house. Several days a week there are special dinner deals that make it hard to drive by. Along with $2 beer and a parking lot in downtown Frederick, it doesn't get much better. There is also a friendly, attentive staff. It makes it difficult to leave, but I feel I really need to get up and let someone else have the table when it gets real busy.
(4)Steve K.
Went for ribs on Tuesday night. They have a $15 whole rack and a side special. Ribs were OK, but I am very picky since I make my own on a smoker at home. Most people would probably think that they were very good. Pulled pork is very good here. Sides are good, but small. Desserts are expensive. I like the atmosphere and service a lot.
(4)Richard F.
A nice restaurant serving lousy barbecue. The dining room at Black Hog was hopping when I went there for Saturday lunch. The service was good. They had a small bar in the corner serving local craft brewed beer, and they had a respectable collection of bourbon. The prices were fine. I liked everything about it except the barbecue. The ribs were skimpy and flavorless (honestly, with the rib meat in my mouth and my eyes closed, there was no way to tell that this was supposed to be smoked pork ribs). We ordered the chicken wings. They were deep fried. Deep fried. If you are a real barbecue joint, and you have a smoker back there, smoking meat night and day, you would never think to fry the wings, right? Just stick the wings in the smoker along with everything else. Anyway, deep fried wings.
(2)Kristina L.
As a Carolina girl, I'm serious about my sweet tea and BBQ. Since moving up here, I've missed being so close to good BBQ. Well, it comes pretty close at Black Hog. Famous dave's, red hot and blue have nothing on this place. Sure the location is small, but I like that. Reminds me of back home with the little shack BBQ joints. The only thing missing is a smoker out back. If you want to try this place, go during the day and get their lunch special - 2 sandwiches and 2 sides for 10 bucks. I get the pulled pork which melts in your mouth. I also add a side of Mac &cheese which offers a kick of heat. Of course, you have to wash it down with sweet tea, which rivals my grandmothers. If sweet tea isn't your thing, try Cheerwine. It's a cherry flavored soda from the Carolinas. It's one of the few locations in the DMV to carry this Carolina gem. Overall, You will leave with a full happy tummy. The only gripe I have is the bathrooms (and the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars). Though spacious and clean, the restrooms do not have a changing table. There's no bigger turnoff than having to change your kid on the bathroom floor. This is disappointing considering it is a family establishment.
(4)Mike A.
Stayed with friends in Gaithersburg this weekend and last night, all too tired to head into DC or cook for ourselves, we tried to think of someplace good for better than average comfort food. Once Black Hog was mentioned, there was no turning back. It's located in downtown Frederick, with plenty around to see and do, and is definitely worth a visit if you like good barbecue. I'm pretty skeptical of places that don't use real plates, but it works for this place. The food itself is amazing, although I would recommend sticking to just the meat and cornbread. While the sides were good, those were terrific and filling enough that you won't want anything else. Every table has an assortment of sauces for your dipping/basting pleasure. Try the Black Hog and Arkansas sauces, skip the Carolina unless you're a big fan of vinegar. Most places as "informal" as this tend to have mediocre service, but the staff here was friendly and attentive. No drink was ever empty and, once done, we only waited about 4 minutes total to get the check and pay. If you're looking for good barbecue, definitely try Black Hog at some point. You won't leave disappointed, or hungry.
(4)Robert R.
Never had a bad plate at this place. Best bbq in the area.
(4)Joe M.
Ok BBQ. The ribs were good the brisket was fair and was served barely warm. BBQ beans average and could have had more flavor. 3 stars is the max I can give. Service was friendly but at times slow. A lot of regulars grab the attention of the servers and you may be waiting. Never really felt overly welcomed. Atmosphere is very casual and a bit noisy. If your looking for world class BBQ this isn't it. Not much better than some of the chains. Please don't compare to good Memphis or Kansas City BBQ. Didn't take Amex. Bad for my expense account as a business traveler so can't come back based on that alone.
(3)Chuck B.
Very good BBQ. A must stop.
(4)Scott W.
While passing through this area for a gig I ate at this place on back-to-back days. Amazing food cooked professionally, great service, and more food than you can handle. It'll cost you, but good barbecue usually does. Recommend the ribs highly.
(5)Elizabeth G.
LOVE this place. They have quick service and the carolina style BBQ is awesome with the vinegar slaw.
(5)Droid B.
Loved the ribs.
(5)Joe W.
Great pork BBQ. Prices are good, sandwiches are large. Parking on the side is a bonus for those driving downtown. Check their daily specials for good deals. A welcome addition for low priced dinning. Improvements that could be made: - Beer selection could be expanded but there are a couple of decent choices. - Double doors would be good in the cold weather - Need Sunday hours
(4)Will M.
Black Hog does it again! This place is the biz, had the BHB triple which is chicken, ribs and a choice of meat. I had the sausage as my third choice, and of course it was awesome. But the star of the show was the dry rub ribs, they rivaled the ones I had at Rendezvous in Memphis, and I did not have to endure a pee pee smell on my way through entrance! Go Frederick!!!
(5)Andrzrej K.
This is such a 4 star spot. I had memphis dry rub ribs and a burger on the side- great meal after driving from Brooklyn. Ive been to Memphis, had the dry rub- Black Hog were almost as good- very very close the only difference being Black Hog rub was a bit sweeter and spicy. Burger, not the best- stick with ribs or the bbq sangwich. I am a fan of Frederick in General, I think its an underrated city so I tend to be in a good mood when eating- but in any manner this place serves up some ill grub to lotsa people- and there is usually a line here. This place is such a 4 star place, not 5 cuz its just missing something- but its definetly not even close to a 3, if you eat here u will agree w me.
(4)Greg O.
I still find it incredibly tough to find barbecue in this area that I can say is really good. Black Hog is by no means bad- I would say it's above average BBQ for area. The pork was moist and fairly tasty, but the sauces were disappointing. I had fries for a side and found them to be fairly bland. The service was friendly and quick. They do have actual sweet tea, which is huge plus and a rarity this far north.
(3)Rachel L.
The BBQ is awful. All the sides are awful. Its a nice looking place and im sure the guy is making a mint but the food is just plain awful.
(1)Mayme K.
Great BBQ place! Everything I have sampled so far has been tasty. Very busy during the lunch rush.
(4)Chris M.
Very, very good barbeque. Wings with dry rub were great, different. Buffalo wings also very, very good. Tried the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, good, not very spicy, meat cooked perfectly but I guess I just don't love that style sauce. Had some of my wife's traditional pulled pork, sweet, nice flavor, very good sandwich. Ribs(Dry Rub ) were big, meaty and pretty tasty. Wishing they had some more heat in one of their sauces, but when you get down to it, it's how the meat is cooked and they do that very, very well. Will come back when I visit Frederick again.
(4)Arthur W.
Tender, Juicy, Moist and the meat is too. Nice clean restaurant chain. Be sure to ask for extra sauce if you're taking out. Otherwise you'll wish you had.
(4)C W.
Love this place. Finally real BBQ in Frederick and not a chain restaurant. The pulled pork is great! Have them put the sauce on the side. I crave their Mac & cheese. Ultimate comfort food. Plus their coleslaw and baked beans are good too. Don't get the cubes brisket. It turns out too dry & tough. Also, do not like the ribs as they do not fall off the bone. You have to tear the meat off.
(4)Xiao M.
Whenever I am craving BBQ, this is the place I go to. Black Hog is the best BBQ I've had in the area. The pulled pork and brisket were particularly tasty. Additionally, they do a good job with the sides (corn bread, mac & cheese). Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.
(4)Julaine N.
Great barbecue, especially the pulled pork and ribs. I love the specials on Mondays and Tuesdays. My boyfriend and I share a rack of ribs, 2 sides, and chicken wings for around $20. A great deal for meat that falls of the bone. Their sauces are tasty and not too sweet. If you dine in, the sauces are right at your table for you to use as much or as little as you would like. Their sides are also great, especially the collard greens and macaroni & cheese.
(4)Dustin H.
Awesome Arkansas beef sandwich and brisket...I'd write a longer review but this is all you need to know. I live in Hanover, PA and I try to find many excuses to make the trip to Frederick just so I can warrant eating at Black Hog :) Even took my GF there for Valentine's day...her choice of course!
(5)Adam Z.
Best BBQ in the DC area. We drive to Frederick from Silver Spring just for this Q (or hopefully on the way home from skiing). Food is all excellent. I especially like the pulled pork and Arkansas beef, which are twice cooked chunks of brisket with a smoked on coating of BBQ sauce. Yum. Sides are very good. Even the pickles are great. Atmosphere is laid back, including the BBQ sauce squeeze bottle with soap in the bathroom. Go. Now.
(5)Barry S.
The reviews are legit. Terrance makes some good Q and is friendly enough to chat about his offerings ... my kinda cook/owner/manager/whatever he is ... just a cool dude. The Carolina Pork and the Pork Shoulder are both five star. I think the "beef tips" was the Arkansas BBQ ... whatever that was it was my favorite. Terrance told me I'd love the brisket too but it was dry and wasn't as flavorful as his other offerings. Mustard sauce is excellent with the Carolina Q. Mac and Cheese was above average ... but the beans were just standard fare. Mixed reviews on the banana creme pie and the coca cola cake ... but I felt they were both four star or better for a $3.50 item. Good stuff. Worth a drive and surely will consistently serve as a good spot for satisfying my BBQ needs. UPDATE: Second time I got the beef tips it was my least favorite. Pork shoulder and chopped pork remain great ... but the chili has emerged as the best dish and the gumbo is awesome also.
(4)Bro H.
Got turned around for a second when 15 takes a random right turn. Figured I'd may as well eat as long as I had my phone out to figure out where I was. Had a brisket sandwich that was above average, at a price that would suggest I should be eating the best barbeque of my life, given that I was in goddamn Frederick. (Average sized sandwich + small side of beans was over 10 bucks including tax). Brisket was tender, but smoke flavor was definitely lacking. It's good, just not a ten dollar sandwich in the middle of nowhere.
(3)Rick P.
Upscale Pig Meat ! Loved it ! Go early in the week for nightly specials (Mon-Wed only).
(4)David Z.
We stumbled on Black Hog in a random trip to downtown /Historic Frederick... the smell of BBQ in the air led us right to the spot on the edge of the historic district. Black Hog is everything you would want in a modern BBQ place.... cool decor, but nothing fancy and wood bench tables out front to enjoy a nice day.... which we did. The menu is traditional bbq- offering brisket, pork and chicken in both full portions as well as on sandwiches. The sides were traditional to and included slaw, potato salad, greens and the like. We started off with an order of wings with traditional buffalo sauce and they were meaty with a great, tangy sauce. I had the 1/2 order of the chicken and a side of greens...the chicken had a great rub on it and tasted great with the various bbq sauces that I doused it with. Black Hog's selection includes both North Carolina (nah) and Kansas City (YES!) styles at the table as well as their own spicy blend....which was a little thin for my taste. The greens at first tasted a little bland but as I ate them I found most of the flavor and spices towards the bottom of the cup...once I got there, they tasted great.. So, on a nice, sunny day in historic Frederick I will certainly recommend Black Hog. The service was great and they also have burgers and a full selection of beers and the always coveted sweet tea. Go get it.
(4)Donald P.
Food was good...got it to go...called ahead and it was ready before we were done our beer....Mustard wings were really good....ham sandwich left a lot to be desired...
(3)Steph Y.
I just wanted to post an update. I have noticed that the owners must either read Yelp, the Frederick food blogs, and/or generally listen to their customers. They have changed so many things for the better since the first time we've eaten there. The Mac and Cheese used to be dry and just ok, now it's cheesy cheesy goodness. The bread used to be an uninspired slice of white bread, now it's a thick slab of yummy corn bread. The Carolina pork used to be knocked for not being smokey enough, now you can taste a ton of smoke. I just want to send out a big THANK YOU to the owners for listening and updating. I'm now giving you five stars because it's awesome that you care enough to make these changes.
(5)Jason C.
I was shocked when I came here. I am from the South and this place was amazing. I have been to BBQ places all over FL/GA and this place is one of the best ones I have been to. The best BBQ I have ever eaten is at a place in Jacksonville, FL called Mojo's. Black Hog is almost just as good. Black Hog meat is awesome...where they lack is their sauces. They don't offer a spicy BBQ sauce and some of the sauces are lacking...but very good still. The pulled pork was the best I have ever eaten...better than Mojo's. The ribs were not that good. I also tried the Arkansas Beef...it was OK. The Beef Brisket was wonderful!! The carolina chopped pork was great also. It's great to find a place with some good sweet tea up north as well. They know how to make some great sweet tea.
(5)Rob H.
While there is certainly better BBQ to be had in the DelMarVa region, Black Hog is by far one of the most family friendly, sit down places. We stayed away when they initially opened due to lukewarm reviews, but had heard from friends that they had recently turned the bend. Suffice it to say, we liked it so much the first time we went a month ago that we've since been back twice. The various traditional meats (pork, beef brisket, baby back ribs) all received positive reviews from the various peeps in our parties. There's lots more we haven't yet tried -- like the pit ham and smoked beef sausage. As I'm not much of a red meat eater, I went with the chicken, which was very good both times. While I much prefer an actual smoked chicken, the Black Hog's rubbed and grilled birds were mighty tasty. They offer several sauces at the table (bonus points for no stinginess here -- it always irks me when places dole out the sauce in tiny plastic cups). Preferences at our table varied by personal taste, but all were considered above average. The Black Hog signature sauce was a personal favorite. As for the sides, I thoroughly enjoyed the greens and the fresh cut fries. The cornbread is above average and better than Texas toast! The cole slaw and mac & cheese are both decent, but unmemorable. The beans and rice was fairly blah. Desserts -- we only tried the Cocacola Cake, which we've had many times passing through the Carolinas and BBQ joints in the midSouth. By comparison, their version was sub par -- a bit dry and the icing too sweet. YMMV. Service was perfectly good, considering that we've always visited during peak weekend hours. Sure, we've had to wait a spell for a table but there were seats at the bar and it was well worth the wait. If I had one gripe, it was that they have big screen TVs in the dining room. While I'm indifferent when these are tuned to a sporting event, etc., there was some sort of grisly crime drama during our 2nd visit. When I pointed out that murder scenes were not likely very appetizing to diners, our young waiter seemed completely oblivious. Overall, a fun and tasty choice at budget prices for historic downtown Frederick. Not necessarily the best choice for the hardcore BBQ purist (although they'll appreciate eating off the paper sheets), but not likely to offend one either.
(4)Kyle B.
I thought this place was excellent and it rates number 1 on my favorite BBQ joints. I highly recommend the Arkansas BBQ and the Pulled Pork with Vinegar and Spice BBQ sauce. Simply Amazing. A great selection of BBQ sauces as well. The service was impeccable and so was the décor. Prices were right and portion sizes were perfect except for the corn bread. I wish I had a bigger piece of corn bread but the small piece that I did have was absolutely delicious. The only thing I wasn't too fond of was the rub used on the BBQ chicken. While still edible, I think it contained too much sugar. Regardless, this did not in any way ruin the dish. The chicken was still moist and flavorful. I love this place and will be returning.
(5)Jen G.
Delicious. I went for lunch on a trip from Boston. Finally, good bbq!
(5)alan b.
Stopped at black hog barbecue on the way to Yonkers via DC last night. My wife and I loved it. The brisket was excellent although I didn't see a smoke ring which suggests that it wasn't cooked so long or it wasn't smoked but the taste and consistency was just right. I also has some dry ribs which I thought could have done without the spicy powder that was thrown on after they were cooked. The baked beans were excellent and the bottomless lemonade was much appreciated after a long drive. The bartender was very friendly (we were at the bar because we didn't want to wait) Overall four stars. We had a very enjoyable dinner and would race back if we were in the area again.
(4)Ane L.
Great food and service. Love their brisket and corn bread. If you like BBQ then this is the place for you. We go here time and time again. Good weekly specials as well.
(5)Joel S.
I have lived in the Carolinas and Texas and enjoyed BBQ at some of the most famous places around... and this place is definitely in their league. They nailed it!!!
(5)Michael M.
Dry rubbed ribs are delicious.
(4)Orlangela A.
He said," wow...well besides the bitter cold outside that reminds you that you are still in Maryland..all it took is one bite into the BBQ ribs I ordered and I thought I was back in South Carolina. This place knows how to do BBQ. From the hand pulled pork, not machine pulled to the mac and cheese. This place gives you large portions that will fill you up. Everything was great including the service. This place lets the food speak for itself. We will probably go there like once a week to pig out...yea we will." She said, "Yummmm....this place is Delish! I got the pulled pork sandwich and mac and cheese and let me just say it was amazing. The sandwich was huge filled with lots of pork but it was very good and i finished it all. The pork tasted very fresh and real...not like those other cheap places. The mac and cheese is homemade so it tastes just like it came out of the oven and not the microwave. The server told us all about their specials so we will def be back every monday night when its only 11 bucks for 2 pulled pork sandwiches and 2 sides, this will def fill up me and babycakes."
(5)Spoon G.
I had the BBQ pulled pork - with a side of baked beans. First off - the restaurant is totally cute on the outside, clean and airy on the inside, furnished very nicely, brick walls, nice bar set in the back. Each table has a roll of paper towels, some mustard, sweet BBQ sauce. The service was very friendly and it smelled great inside. The pulled pork had a nice vinegary sauce (not as sweet as what I'm used to) with a side of corn bread and my beans. The beans are homemade, with nice bits of pork, and a subtle smoky flavor. The pork was juicy, tender and the sauce was a perfect complement. For dessert I had the peach pie, which was good, but still a far cry from Mission Pie's. Overall a great spot in the historic downtown of Frederick! I left with a huge smile.
(4)Wayland K.
Good BBQ joint. Nuff said. Well...maybe I can expand a little. Stopped by on a Friday night durring primetime and only waited 10 mins for a table for 2. Friendly staff met us right away. You have the option of the full dinning experience or takeout. Sat down and ordered a sweet tea and the two meat combo plate. The pulled pork and smoked brisket were amazing. I loved the Carolina sauce on my pork and dipped my crispy fries in the Kansas City and house Black Hog sauces. Prices seemed fair for the quality of food. Highly recommended, will dine there again.
(4)Stephanie S.
I have passed by Black Hog every week on my way to work. I told myself that some day I would be able to stop and eat what I had been smelling while driving down Market Street. Well, today was the day. I went mid afternoon, around 4ish. Since it was a nice day, the outdoor section was filled, so I decided to saddle up to the bar. The bar, while small, offered your standard beers and liquors, as well as Flying Dog beer, a local brewery. After looking through the double-sided menu, I settled on the BBQ pork shoulder sandwich with a side of potato salad. As a side note, Black Hog does offer take out, and has a counter for ordering. With that said, it literally took two minutes after I ordered for the food to arrive at my seat. No joke. Now I don't know if the sandwich is a popular choice, but I can't get food that fast at a fast food restaurant! The sandwich was a generous portion and came with a variety of sauces to add on. Try the Black Hog sauce. The potato salad was a little too peppery for my taste and had large chunks of potato. All in all, the food was delicious and the service was quick and courteous. I would definitely go again.
(4)Mary-Beth F.
This is honestly some of the the best bbq I have ever had, and I've been to KC many times. Unfortunately I don't live in Frederick anymore so I can't get my bbq fix. The Arkansas beef tips are amazing. I can't say enough about this place. I must plan a trip back just to eat there!
(5)Jennifer B.
I am often disappointed by BBQ joints north of the Carolinas, but not this time! First, let me say I give extra pts to anywhere that offers a plethora of sauces right on the the table. In this case, I highly recommend the Mustard, Original, & Carolina. However, the Kansas City tasted like straight up molasses, which is not my bag. Besides that, every bite was delic - the Carolina pork & the brisket both rock. The collards are tasty when spiked w/ TX Pete & Carolina BBQ. The Mac & cheese is super rich, homemade style (I totally disagree w/reviewer who said it tasted powdered). Lastly, the pickles are for some reason to die for. Ask for extra... Enjoy!
(4)Kevin W.
This place serves great food and there is a lot of it. Best BBQ in Frederick.
(4)Christie V.
Two different BBQ establishments in one week, perfect time to do a comparison and rate both. The BBQ. OK. I ordered the brisket and memphis ribs. The ribs were ok, not as tasty as other memphis ribs I've had in the past. The brisket good. Neither had a real distinct smoke ring from really great BBQ. Sides were good as well. Kinda cute how the food came on a "plate" of plastic tray covered in paper. My peeps and I hit this place mid-week during lunch right before it got really busy. At first it looks pretty well staffed. There is a counter if you want to get take out (I assume). We were eating in and were asked to just find a place to sit. (clue one). Waitress came by and started to take our order, and then excused herself to help another server deliver food to a big table. Once we ordered, our food came pretty quickly... so it looks like the kitchen is well staffed. The restaurant filled pretty quickly and it became clear that our waitress was essentially responsible for the whole restaurant. We wanted refills on our waters, but couldn't find our server... When we asked for our split-checks, she handed a stack to our whole table, and then was nowhere to be found. One of my dining mates ended up grabbing our checks and payment and running down the waitress. And then... the wait... For a place that gets that busy at lunch, there really should have been better waitstaff coverage of the floor. Other places in town in a similar price range are better staffed... The owner is no newbie to Frederick restaurants so this shouldn't be a glaring issue, but it is. Bottom line: the food...3-4 stars, but the poor staffing of the front end of the house takes it to a solid 2 stars.
(2)Scott R.
It's a keeper. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, but we had them cater a lunch for a big customer meeting today. We had trays of beef brisket, pulled pork, mac&cheese, slaw, potato salad, greens with bacon, pinto beans and more. Customer's raved, even volunteered to drive an hour back out to our place for the next meeting as long as we ordered Black Hog again. Of note, our customers hailed from South Carolina (close enough to NC, right?), Texas, Iowa (close enought to Kansas City, right?), and more - and there was absolutely no fussing over "it's not real barbecue." Also of note - even the greens were a big hit. Great job by Mike Tauraso, of Tasting Room and Proof. We'll be back.
(4)Brenda A.
I made a few visits to the Black Hog BBQ and I think it's a great place. I think the food is very good (including the sides) and the place it'self is nice. I think the prices are very reasonable as well. I would note that the location is just outside or beyond (by a block or so) of the "newer" downtown section of Frederick. So the immediate area can feel a little suspect during the nighttime hours. On one visit they were out of most BBQ menu items at 8 PM on Saturday night - that was disappointing. And it was more disappointing that they didn't bother to mention it until after were seated and ordered drinks (they did that to every customer that sat down). Hopefully that was a fluke. We did go back and were glad we did.
(4)Francis S.
I am a X-Restaurant GM. My family and I hit this palce the week of their opening and were expecting a great BBQ experience. To my suprise it was not even close. I was impressed with the interior and the size of the place (just the size I would have chosen) as being cozy & inviting. The decor is set right and not having a lot of cheep BBQ items all around is a welcome sight. But then we sat down to order. The Wait Staff was pleasant enough, and they did answer all of our questions but what I found troublesome was: * BHB had run out of Cornbread! * There was no BBQ Sauce on the tables to choose from! Nor a Choice really at all! * The Wait Staff had to be flagged down on many occasions! * Then there was the food: o Portion Size was poor, I got the Two (2) meet platter and the serving size of 2oz Portion Cup size of Carolina Pork and two slices of Brisket measuring 3.5 X 2 and a 2oz portion of Slaw with another 2oz portion of Sweet Potato side was not worth the $10+ I paid. To Pay over $50 for a meal that left all of us hungry when we left is a poor sign of things to come in a Restaurant. In all my years in the industry never have I had a guest leave my store hungry after finishing a meal (no dessert will fill that void) they ordered. o The Slaw was overpowered by Vinegar and we had to ask for Sugar to correct the seasoning and this still did not help. A good Slaw is what adds to the BBQ experience and can make the dish even better. o The Sauce was just Ok, but again the Sauce in a BBQ establishment should be the cherry on the Sunday. Every true BBQ establishment I know (I lived 22 years in the South and visited all the BBQ Shrine Cities & little Mom and Pop road shacks) have three (3) basic Sauces on the Table and that they offer on the Meal. They also offer the Dry Rub BBQ and the Vinegar Style as well in some locations. But the basic sauces are: * Sweet ~ With a Smokey Sweet Flavor and a little hint of finishing Heat. * Hot ~ For those that like a Kicked-up BBQ Sauce with Heat, Smokiness, and minimum sweet side but more on the Heat side. * The Traditional Carolina Vinegar ~ Enough Said o Temp of the food was Ok. The Sides were Hot but the protean was medium and not piping hot as expected. Overall I would say not a great first time experience for the cost and quality/quantity of food. * Running out of Food like Cornbread a must have in a BBQ establishment. White Bread is Ok, but offering Texas Toast and Cornbread should be included in the Meal and not a Side Dish. This makes it look like you are nickel and diming your guests. * Not having all Items on the Menu (not having all soda flavors?). Do they offer Free Refills on Tea & Soda? Not marked, and not expressed by the Wait Staff. * Portion Size offering Vs. Price, way out of sink. Too Costly for the Price charged and portion size presented. Also to state the justification for the Baby Back Ribs Menu Cost is a bad decision and looks like to the guest you are trying to justify your Menu Prices in Print. I understand Food Cost but Price, Portion, Flavor, and Service keeps them coming back. Mr. Tauraso also owns the Tasting Room in Frederick. This was his attempt to open up a place he clearly has no clue as to what is truly a BBQ Joint. Stick to small sampler plates and expensive wine and leave the BBQ to real Que People.
(1)Frankie M.
I am married to a NC girl and we have searched for 16 years for "acceptable BBQ" in Virginia. She is finally happy!! We both think everything about Black Hog is perfect! Perfect BBQ! Go get some!
(5)John D.
An excellent place to eat. Great BBQ and great burgers. Very friendly staff and a clean restaurant. Eat-in very comfortably or carry-out. If you like BBQ definitely try it, you'll be hooked.
(5)Tom W.
Food was good, service was slow but friendly. Smoked briscut a bit too overdone.
(3)E D.
Very good BBQ. We were lucky and go the last parking spot and seated right away, but there were several parties waiting.
(4)K B.
This place is great, authentic BBQ with great flavor.
(5)Steve W.
I drive up from Montgomery County almost every Saturday to eat here. The pulled pork is so moist and juicy. The Arkansas beef is very good as well. The baked beans, mac & cheese, and collard greens are very tasty. I love the sweet tea as well. The corn bread could be a little moister. Definite spot to have luch or dinner at. I wish they would open a spot in Rockville or Bethesda. They would defintely put the other so called BBQ restraunt out of business.
(5)Steff C.
Best BBQ in Frederick by far! The Carolina Style pork sandwich is our favorite because it's chopped up. But the pulled sandwich is also good. There sides are good! The fries are fresh cut! And the BBQ sauce are all good our favorite is Kansas City! Also there Sweet Tea is really good can't have BBQ without that!
(5)Jon-Mikel B.
This place is legit! Fantastic BBQ no matter what your preferred flavor is, Memphis, Carolina, Texas... they got it all! They sandwiches are sloppy and delicious! And their greens are the best!
(4)Pete D.
Finally got a chance to sit in the restaurant and enjoy their food vs having it as carry-out. I ordered the combo, which were ribs, arkansas brisket, and the pork shoulder. My sides were mac and cheese and greens. The brisket is great, smoked, then resmoked, I mean it had a great flavor to it. The ribs weren't the best I've had, but still good. However, I loved their tender, moist, pork shoulder with their own signature Black Hog sauce, this is very well done. Definitely a goto spot in Frederick, make your way out here.
(3)Bailey K.
A really good place for lunch. Reasonably priced and great choice of BBQ from all over. The wait help is fantastic. My kids love it also. Has its own parking too...a rarity in downtown Frederick.
(5)Brian S.
This place is so good! Being raised by southerners and still having a majority of my family in Memphis I like to think I know a thing or two about BBQ. Make sure you go for the Carolina style! Be sure you round that out with beans, slaw and some sweet tea. But trust me, you are not done there. Save some room for the Coca-Cola cake. This will make for one of the best meals you can find in this area.
(5)J. Burke M.
Great food but I could have been happier with the portions. I never leave truly full.
(4)Chris G.
Holy pepper, Batman! The chopped BBQ pork was moist, but had enough black pepper mixed in to choke a donkey. The brisket was fairly dry as well. Cornbread was perfectly adequate; it did its job by getting the butter from the plate to my mouth. Beans were quite tasty, with big pieces of chopped bacon to round out the flavor.
(2)Guy S.
Good BBQ, decent prices, portions are just right although the sides can be on the smallish side (but I can use less side since I'm a fat man). Last time I went a friend and I sat at the bar and sipped dollar ponies of bud while taking out copious amounts of BBQ. Carolina pulled pork and beef brisket are both good choices.
(4)Matthew G.
We were on our way out to the Catoctin Mountains to go to an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. We stopped in Historic Fredrick on the way back. I had been meaning to go ever since I heard the reviews of Volt. We did not make reservations and were not properly dressed so we strolled around and ended up at the Black Hog and I was glad we did. This is the best BBQ I have had in a long time. I love BBQ but DC just does not have any good/great places. Last time I had good BBQ was a year ago at Zingermans Road House in Michigan which may be one of the best I have ever had. Very kid and baby friendly. Ramp up to the front door. Plenty of room between tables, Bathroom was clean and large but no changing table. It staff was very nice and clearly very educated on BBQ. I had the pulled pork shoulder with the vinegar NC sauce. My wife had the AK Beef and tried a few sauces that were on the table. I was very impressed with both. My wife does not eat a lot of red meat so I got almost a sandwich and a half. I love that girl. She had a side of Mac and Cheese the way it is suppose to be done with sharp cheddar, as she put it. I had a bottle of the local amber beer which was excellent. Even though this place is over an hour away I will return soon. I was very impressed with the menus on many restaurants on Market Street. Historic Fredrick is much nicer than I ever remembered.
(5)Tristan H.
I'm originally from Memphis, TN so this 5 star review does not come easily. I did not try their shoulder but I did try Memphis-style dry rub ribs and can vouch for their authenticity. Technically the ribs themselves are St. Louis style (short-ribs), but the spicing is definitely from Memphis. While the Rendezvous restaurant in downtown Memphis is popular for dry-rub ribs, this place does them much better. Anyway, if one were on a BBQ tour, then check out Dreamlands in Birmingham.
(5)Dennis H.
Finally, great barbeque in downtown Frederick. We used to drive to Mountaindale General Store or Chubby's for barbecue. Black Hog surpasses both in atmosphere and quality -- and it's right on Market Street. I had the beef brisket sandwich. It was messy to eat (I won't ever go there on a first date) and delicious. Mike Tauraso has done it again!
(5)Luisita S.
Black Hog BBQ is OK. Not bad but nothing special. Let's put it this way: It's NOT going to be featured "Diners, Driveins and Dives".
(2)kimberly w.
What's there to say that hasn't already been said? Our quick run-down... FOOD - My husband got 3 meats and 2 sides (Brisket, Pork shoulder and Carolina BBQ with Greens and Mac 'n cheese) He's a native Eastern Carolina'r and said the Carolina BBQ was just "ok". His favorite was by far the pork shoulder. Sides were great...just would've been better if there were some Texas Pete on the table to go with the greens! I got the 1/2 chicken with fries and mac 'n cheese. Everything was good, but I definitely could've done without the seasoning they dumped on the chicken after it had been cooked. The sweet tea was sweet, but definitely not that syrupy, heavy taste that defines "sweet tea". Bummer. WAIT - Waited a LONG time. It's a tiny place so if you go on a busy night, put your name in, grab a seat by the bar (if you can) or take a stroll down market st. Just be back when they call your name! Also, the key might be to join up with other groups if you don't mind sharing a table! I'm kind of joking, but a table of 7 got seated WAY before we got our seats and they came in a good 20 minutes after us. OTHER - Kind of a bummer to see the trash going in the same can as the beer bottles. With as many beer bottles that we saw, it would be nice to know they're recycling. Also, would be nice to not have the trash can in the very middle of the dining room. OVERALL - Would definitely go back if it looked slow inside...otherwise, I'd probably try another restaurant in the downtown area.
(4)Ryan S.
Both my dining companions seemed to like this place better than I did. I thought it was good, and the service was extremely friendly; but I was disappointed with my pork ribs for the price. I had the mac & cheese for a side, and it was top notch though. Both of my dining companions had the pulled pork (just the meat, not a sandwich), and I suspect had I ordered that, I'd be giving it 4 stars. I'll likely try it again, given all the good reviews. But I'm not sure why so many people say the prices are decent... I found it to be a bit pricey.
(3)Hannah M.
Went to Black Hog for dinner. Outstanding! Great food and quick service!
(5)C T.
Great food, but was closed on a Sunday! Boo!
(4)B C.
Our family loved this place!! The food is DELICIOUS! Best bbq we've had and we've tried A LOT! The macaroni and cheese was so good we had to order another order for our 3 year old who is impossible to please :) It's definitely a restaurant you need to check out.
(5)Tim O.
So So to decent Q they go light on the seasonings so you can taste the little bit of meat you get .The reason for the single star is a total lack of value, micro portions at high price , I spent about $25.00++ on a beer and a rib and brisket combo only to receive three and one half THIN slices of brisket and a dry bun on the side, four " Spareribs" NOT they were about 3 +- inches long and basically devoid of meat my side was a tiny ramekin of very bland slaw .I even mentioned to the server the very small size of the order when I received it thinking there must be a mistake and maybe this was some kind of sample thing and all I got back was a shoulder shrug. This was the second and the last visit for me!!Twice I spent $25-$30 on a meal and left hungry no third strike required I am out for good.
(1)John B.
Have been here a few times over the last year or so. The Carolina pork is outstanding, probably the best I've ever had with the sauce having just the right touch of vinegar. The other meats are all good, and the cornbread is first rate. I'm a huge cornbread fan
(5)Ginny B.
Delicious food and a great atmosphere. Certainly the best BBQ that we've found in Frederick yet and it's very reasonably priced. Can't wait to return!!
(5)L O.
The first time I went to Black Hog, they were out of all things BBQ at 7PM. We left, and returned 3 weeks later in the hopes they had sorted out their problems with ordering. I was with a group of 6, and the service was rather slow for this small restaurant. After ordering we heard someone from the kitchen yell, "86 Carolina". The waiter returned to our table about 30 minutes later with our food. Two of the six at the table ordered Carolina style, and it was apparent they split the portion. I was one of those people, and 4 oz portion of pulled pork, extra small mac&cheese (flavorless, soggy), and single slice of wonder bread was not enough to fill my appetite. Additionally, the BBQ recipe was "alright", but for the money, portion and overall taste, I prefer Famous Daves. Because I was still starving, I ordered the sweet potato pie. Ick. Firstly, it was served cold, secondly it was just gross. 1 star because I didn't get sick, and because I washed it down with a couple beers. I'm so tired of these restaurants in downtown Frederick taking up prime real estate for their sub par food.
(1)Rich C.
BEST BBQ in the region, by far. We bumped into this place after a sons baseball game, the one in Urbana and have been loyal fans ever since, usually at the Frederick location. Food - What's good - simply everything, really! The pulled pork shoulder is fantastic. The chicken is awesome, they're spice dusting is amazing. The smoked sausage is very tasty. The ribs, I get with BBQ and dry rub, are wow. The brisket is good, but not news worthy. They have several sauces available, each is unique and good in its own way. Ask for extra sauce with your meal, it comes out warm. Believe me you will not be disappointed. I will not go anywhere else anymore. I've converted a lot of people to this place in the last year or two. Service - extremely fast. You. Will get your food within minutes of ordering, I'm not kidding. We have ordered, eaten, and payed within 30 minutes for 6 of us. I've been in Panera longer. Only complaint, the Frederick location is really small, not many tables. If you don't get there by 5 or so, you will wait...and go crazy smelling the food. The Urbana store is slightly bigger and has a nice bar area. Oh and Monday is buy one pork sandwich get one free night, need I say more!
(5)Emma W.
Great BBQ! Two options. Carry out or sit down... If you want to sit down just wait for the wait staff. Many different varieties of bbq here. From pork shoulder to Arkansas brisket to Carolina pulled pork to chicken... And all the sauces you can put with it! Makes for a fun combination! Very tasty. Fan of Pork shoulder myself. Just ask if you don't know the difference! It's usually busy so the staff may be scarce when you need them. Like more water... Or drink? As for the sides. Not too bad. The corn bread at this location i thought was in the sweet side. I like the urbana location better... Otherwise... I would return if I'm in the area!! Try it out!
(4)Vincent V.
Wanted to find a quick inexpensive meal in Frederick, where there are an abundance of good restaurants. Having read the reviews of others we thought we would give this a try. When we entered the place there was quite a din from the concrete floors, wooden tables and lack of sound cushioning in the ceiling. OK, it is a BBQ place - give it that! Walking down the steps from the side entrance I took the railing down the steps - mistake - it was sticky and left a residue on my hand. When we were seated I asked the waiter if they had any handiwipes and he said that they used to but they do not have them any anymore. A finger eating place without wipes!!!! Ok we moved beyond that. Asked for beverages and since I am supposed to be restricted with the use of caffeine and sugar - nothing. Asked for non-alcoholic beer - NO. Got water. Order chicken wings and the 1/4 chicken and Carolina pulled pork. The wings arrived in a few minutes and the eight wings were tasty - small but good. Then the main course arrived - me and my partner had the same order. I had two pieces of chicken (a thigh and a breast) that were seasoned well, a small container of potato salad, a small container of what I figured out was cole slaw (extremely fine shredded with strong vinegar taste - sorry I didn't take a picture! - and a piece of corn bread that was just OK - left it after a taste. My partners order had half of the chicken breast that I did and a leg. When we asked the waitress she said you get one piece of dark and one white. I said look at the discrepancy of the my portions. She said do you want me to take it back - I said yes. She came back with the plate with the other half of the chicken breast. My partner ordered sweet potato as a side and there was a small container of a brown/red substance, she tasted it and was way too sweet (swimming in what seemed to be maple syrup and brown sugar). The pulled pork was very tasty but in a cardboard cup that would be considered a taster. We then saw the bill - $41 for two undersized portions of food. In summary: (out of 5) Food quality ................................. 4 Portions ........................................ 1 Service ......................................... 2 Atmosphere .................................. 2 Value for the money ...................... 1
(2)Megan H.
Hey you. What's up. Let's get some barbeque and a cold one and we'll be good to go. Every time I drive into this part of town, I become like Pavlov's dog going through conditioning and I start salivating at the thought of that aphrodisiac barbeque smoke diffusing through the air filters in my car. Yea, extreme, I know. Their smoked pork shoulder is so good that it's a struggle to get anything else. But I managed to force myself out of the tried and true and give the ribs and wings a try, and I'm so glad that I did. The dry seasoning on the wings was interesting. I was terrified when the server walked over, with each wing drowning in a powder. My immediate thoughts went to my water cup - "is this going to be enough!?". Interestingly enough, the dry rub was not excessively salty, but rather sweet. My AIM username used to be sugarsweet1188 so honestly, it's hard for me to think anything's ever "too sweet". It's different for sure, but it's worth a try. There's an unpaved lot with free parking in the back, but careful, if you're in heels it'll make for a very adventurous trek in the sloped gravel.
(4)Melissa M.
Holy mother of BBQ where have you been all my life!? My hubby and I were planning on visiting another local BBQ place but it was sold out when we arrived. After yelping, we saw this place and decided to try it. I am SO GLAD the other place was sold out! Not only were we seated right away during lunch rush, the food was so amazing we didn't even have time to take a picture of it! I LOVED the Arkansas brisket, dry ribs, and baked beans. I didn't want to share with my hubby but I exchanged some for his pork. I don't even think we talked during this meal. Now that I look back, we probably looked like two people who never ate meat before and realized it was the best thing ever. I have no regrets. The food was warm and had an amazing smokey flavor to it. Even without the sauce, this food is yummy. As for sauce, don't put any on your food other than the Kansas City one. BY FAR my favorite. I thought I would like the Carolina but it was too vinegary. I wasn't a fan of the original but that might be because my husband's food was drenched in it. I don't care who you are or what you're doing in Frederick, stop what you're doing and eat here. You might have heartburn later, but totally worth it. Service: A Food: A Environment: A
(5)Timothy C.
Everything you want a BBQ place to be. First off, it was packed, so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was great. Got stuff done while chatting us up for a while, then left us alone for a while, always checking up but never intruding. We started with some craft cocktails, then had beer (Lil Yella Pils, Pork Slap) with our meal. My wife and I shared a 3 meat platter with Carolina pulled pork (and slaw), pork shoulder, and beef brisket, along with some sides of cornbread, bbq beans, and mac n cheese. It was a classic BBQ feast, perfect to try a bunch of stuff, all the meat tender and juicy. It will be hard not to go again next time we're in Frederick.
(5)Jolena S.
Absolutely the best BBQ in Frederick. I have been to both locations and both are excellent. I will never understand why people think Famous Dave's is better. They also did the catering for our wedding- everyone raved about the food! They delivered on time and were a pleasure to do business with.
(5)Sonya P.
I ordered a sampler-type meal. Everything was good but not the best bbq I've had around Frederick area. The mixed drinks were creative and yummy. The wait can get a little nuts and the place overpacked. However, prices were very moderate and similar to most chains. Overall no complaints from me but my fiancée was underwhelmed by portions and flavor of the meats...we won't likely return.
(3)Justin T.
We've been coming here for years and have NEVER been disappointed with the quality of the food. We've recently moved to Ohio and cannot find a BBQ place half as good as Black Hog. My favorite is their Askansas Brisket. It's divine. I also love the Carolina BBQ and the Sausages. I miss you Black Hog! I can't wait to visit again. :)
(5)Chef N D.
It's rare that I go to a place that lives up to the previous ratings I see on here. I'm giving this place 4 stars because of a few things: customer service, food, and overall satisfaction. So it was crowded but the people there didn't mind waiting. There is a bar so partake. I got my food to go. Now as I stared at the menu aimlessly talking about the type of bbq I wanted the guy at the counter said some magic words that touched my negro heart. Slab of ribs on special for $15. Shiiiiiiiiiiiii you ain't said nothing but a word. Slab me the eff up bih...sorry about that ignorance. So my order was the slab of ribs with Mac and cheese, half a chicken, and a side of collards. Sides: no complaints on the collards or the Mac. They were both decent and had salt. Oh it was cornbread too...all they needed was honey butter on that and I possibly would stalk the chef. The ribs were meaty and delicious. Had the right pull to it. Would have been better if I could have got them wet with dry rub on the wet. You have the choice to get either. The chicken was PDT, PRETTY DAMN TASTY. Sheesh...not sure if that was dry rub on it, but that spoke to me. Like I felt like I was about to revive the 10 chicken commandments after eating that. Good grief it was good. Sauces: had three, original, I guess it was Carolina style it was vinegar in it, and the mustard sauce. I asked for extra and they gave me extra yes. I like the original the best. Overall I would come back to this place. But Frederick is out here. Went back a second time and got the half chicken and I sat inside. Service was fast and chicken was PDT AGAIN! I'm a fan, I even bought some dry rub for home.
(4)Stacie C.
It's been almost a year since my friend and I rolled up on Black Hog BBQ. I don't remember having the highest expectations but just wanted some good BBQ. Black Hog was definitely more than we expected. Just looking at the pictures makes me want to hop in my car and drive back down. We arrived late afternoon just before the dinner rush. I noticed some sweet sounding daily specials on the board as we waited to order. I wanted to eat everything on the menu it all looked so good. I went with a two meat plate, selecting the Arkansas BBQ and pulled pork. I went with two sides, mac n cheese and potato salad. These fine items were accompanied by a can of Cheerwine and a piece of cornbread. I tried the 4 different sauces available but just a taste because the meat really stands on its own. The presentation is simple (the meat is served on paper on a plastic tray with all your sides) but believe me, the taste is not. Black Hog BBQ was a great place to stop before a Keys baseball game.
(5)Angela W.
Good, not wow. Potato salad is tasty. Beans were blah. Greens were decent. Cornbread just ok. Meat (all types, we were a family group & shared family style)....honestly kind of dry and just this side of cold. The dry rub ribs were tender if lacking in wow factor. Having a selection of BBQ sauces at the table is nice. Can mix them to find your own blend. Cheerwine is always a plus. Meh. Not bad, but we'd go elsewhere when seeking really good BBQ.
(3)Arthur G.
Son of a damn B----!!! I'm writing this before my last bite!!! If I could give this 10 stars I would. Next time I'm having the 1/2 rack for dinner and the 1/4 rack for dessert. I've eaten everything from Chili's to backyard cooking. This is the BEST I've ever had. The ribs are cooked to the point where the meat comes off the bone gently but not so overcooked it falls off. The brisket is lean with just hint of the fat on the underside for flavor. The pulled pork is tender and juicy and obviously not done in a crock pot. The remnants of bark on the meat is solid but not tough. These guys are Rembrandt, Einstein, Jobs and Gates all rolled into one brilliant little barbecue joint. They've mastered this art to the level of Beethoven playing the piano. Once you've tasted this others are doomed because they'll always be compared to these guys. My ONLY complaint. The butter for my cornbread was hard. Oh. And the service by Jeff was fabulous!! And Randy, your wife sounds bitter. Next time tell her to go to Walmart and get some plastic forks. And what p-whipped husband lets his wife bag a business on his Yelp account. Could you ask Randy-lina to give you your nuts back?
(5)J A.
Amazing ribs and wings. Best in Frederick. The smoky flavor cannot be beat and the meat literally falls off the bones. I can smell the smoker from my back yard when the guys at Black Hog fire it up each week...wonderful scent in the neighborhood!
(5)Russell J.
When Black Hog first opened up I had a few fantastic meals there. However, it's definitely declined over the years. I stopped going about 2 years ago, but recently my elderly mother wanted some brisket and since we were already downtown I figured we'd give it another go. Brisket was extremely dry and even for myself, very tough to chew. The wings were ok and our server was attentive. It seems like maybe they are focusing too much on their other location and leaving this one behind. Just my take on it. It's a sad day when a corporate chain restaurant (Famous Daves on Rt. 40) has better BBQ...
(2)Sarah G.
Awesome BBQ...went with the dry rub wings, Luke burger with brisket, pinto beans and rice, and mac cheese. It was all delicious and quick.
(5)Eli S.
A great bbq!!! The best around me just outside of phila. Is famous daves. The red lobster of bbq. We might have great cheeses steaks but no good bbq. Loved black hog. Excellent bbq. Even got the building right. If you decide to franchise I'm your guy in philly. Only downside should be draft beer. Pitchers go with bbq. Everything was great. Loved the paper towel rolls. I ate there 8 years ago the first week it opened. Now today they have almost perfected the concept but kept to real bbq roots. Jeff our bartender and waiter as we were at the bar rocked black hog. He knew and was excited about the food. Glad to see your your success after my first visit 8 years ago.
(4)Dylan K.
Some servers have bad attitudes, but we usually have the same girl every time and she is awesome, but some other ones are really bad. The food is always awesome. Pork shoulder with the kc sauce is the best. It's a bummer that fries cost extra as a side.
(4)Mike B.
A block or two away from Carroll Creek in the less desirable way. This part of town is just being built up. Fresh signs up for a place called "That Hummus Place", which really typecasts that location. But then again... it seems that #DFred (you heard it here first kids) does really well with stores like that. Check out Earthly Elements for your rocks. Yes, there is a specialty soda shop called the Pop Shop. And if you're craving Pretzels... well Pretzel & Pizza Creations has got you covered. In any event, enough about "That Hummus Place". I pray for their sake their hummus is good. Cause I've had some pretty mediocre hummus before. No no no, this review won't turn into another diatribe on hummus. That was Lazeez Bistro. That's not happening again. Ok, Black Hog. Charming, picturesque. The quintessential little BBQ joint you think of when you think of BBQ joint. A couple of picnic tables out front. Inside, a moderate size space. Paper towels on the table. Their 4 types of bbq sauce on the table. Original: One of favs Kansas City: Was a bit too sweet and smokey for me ( I think it might be one of those that is good for cooking, but not much for eating with) Mustard: If you like mustard it's your jam Carolina: If you like vinegar it's your jam I got to try the Arkansas beef which was absolutely delicious. Described appropriately in someone else's Yelp review as "beef that been smoked, cubed, covered in sauce, and then thrown on the flattop". It was soo tender and flavorful. The pork was absolutely delicious too. Lots of "burnt ends" the BBQ term for the best parts. The coleslaw was delicious. I like the finer chop and the creamyness. I thought it was delicious. The mac and cheese was good, albeit nothing special compared to mac & cheeses I've had. All in all, the most solid of BBQ experiences. Love the neon signs on the wall. Love the customer service. Love the food. Love the cute staff. Love the atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Miss R.
4.5 stars! From the food, to the service, to the location, this place just ROCKS! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiling faces and friendly staff who treated us like they'd known us for years. I can't recall our server's name, which is a shame because she was just awesome ( she was a tall, light-skinned lady with a "Libra" tattoo on her right arm). She anticipated all of our needs and never once did we want for anything. She explained to us the different styles of 'cue, the various rubs and sauces and by the time she was done, we felt like we had a PhD in BBQ. The girl knows her stuff! In addition to the sauces on the menu, she also told us about the Eastern Carolina (vinegar and spice based) sauce that wasn't on the menu. She brought us some of that with our meal and, just like the Frank's Red Hot commercial, my boyfriend 'put that sh*t on everything!" Thanks to his greedy butt, I never got any, but I can assume that it was really good. We took her advice and decided on a combo platter with the St. Louis style dry-rubbed ribs, the quarter chicken with dry rub and the Arizona Brisket a.k.a burnt ends a.k.a. the best damn part of the brisket!. Oh. Man. Those ribs never had a chance. My boyfriend tore through those things like the Tasmanian devil. When he was done, those bones looked like they had been picked clean by vultures. The chicken was so tender, succulent and flavorful. Not drowned in sauce; instead it was smoked and then sprinkled with some of the dry rub before hitting the table. I've never had chicken served like that before. I usually don't eat BBQ chicken because it tends to get dried out unless it is slathered in sauce. Not here... they know how to smoke the hell outta some yardbird, you hear me? (if you don't have family from the country, then that last line probably just confused you. It's ok. Keep reading.) Now, about these burnt ends... don't be deceived by the moniker. There's nothing "burned" (burnt) about them. They're simply the point end of the brisket, full of all the flavor and smoky deliciousness your taste buds can handle. Think back to that thing that you and your siblings/cousins used to fight over as a kid. Maybe it was the last slice of pie, the chance to sit in the front seat of the car with your parents (before car seats!), or when it was your turn to decide what TV show the family would watch. Remember how that felt? How you would pump your little fist and go "YESSSSS!!!" and scamper away, beaming at your good fortune? Well, these burnt ends are the chewy, sweet, smoky, slight spicy, grown-up equivalent of THAT. After you take your first bite, go on... pump your fist. Let that "YESSSSSSS" slip from your sauce-covered lips. It's ok. No judgment here. Matter fact, I might be looking at you a little crazy if you DIDN'T do that. The sides were surprisingly good as well. The mac and cheese was the real deal (none of that instant stuff) and the BBQ beans were excellent. Even the cole slaw was good. The cabbage was shredded super fine (instead of chopped into chunks) and it gave the dish an interesting texture. I wish they had given us more cornbread to go with all of this food, though. The two us had to split a piece that was smaller than a deck of cards. Where's the love, yall? Aside from the food, I really liked how the staff was able to anticipate our needs. Not long after we sat down, the sun decide to make an appearance after hiding behind the clouds all day. After our server took our order, she and another server soon came back out hauling huge umbrellas to shade us from the solar onslaught. In the middle of our meal, the sun changed its mind and quickly gave way to storm clouds and before anyone could say anything, those ladies were on hand and ready to relocate us. Fortunately, we finished our meal at precisely the same time the rain started to fall, but I was really impressed with how attentive (never aggressive or intrusive) they were. There's plenty of metered parking in front of the restaurant. I think there was also a small lot either beside or behind the restaurant, as well. So get here and come hungry!
(5)William O.
Hand down the best Smoke and BBQ since leaving Georgia in the 90's. Could probably say the best BBQ joint in the DMV. The overall aesthetics of the restaurant remind me of a old school family chop house. Wooden tables and chairs, extremely quaint and on point service (thank you shelby) and amazing food. Went for the ribs, burt ends, chicken platter with a side of fries (hand cut) and Mac & Cheese. The smoke, moister and flavor out of all the entrees was amazing. The mac & cheese was legit and based on the serving left me craving more and the hand cut fries were nice and hot. Not sure why I did not simple the cornbread as for some reason it remained in the kitchen instead of my plate but will make sure I get to try it next time. Make sure you try out their weekly specials on MON, TUES and WED as it helps save a $$$ but definitely worth stopping every day.
(4)Sahar R.
Don't eat Black Hog BBQ brisket in your car in the parking lot. I ran in here to get brisket and pulled pork to go. Drowned it in bbq sauce, and ran out to the car. I was so hungry, that I couldn't wait to go home, so I opened up my to go container, chucked the cornbread to the dog (don't like cornbread) and realized I didn't have utensils, so I did what any fat kid would do in that situation, I started eating brisket with my hands. Whatever, I have wet wipes in car,and my car is a no judging zone. I was two strips of brisket in when a guy taps on my window, puts two thumbs up, then points and says "that's hot". I'm not really sure if he was referring to the temperature of the brisket or what I thought was my private moment with meat. So it made me really self conscious so I drove away. My meat got cold when I got home, not quite the same. There are two things that Black Hog does right. First, they nailed the perfect house bbq sauce (BHB Original) at least for me, a little sweet, a little vinegary. Also love the Kansas City one. I just simply drown everything in it. Second, the chopped meats are the way to go. I found the brisket to be a thick cut and cooked until tender, thus rendering it perfect to be lowered into my mouth as one big strip with no knife needed. The pulled meats here are texturally different, as a warning. It's almost mushy.Hey if you like pulled pork the texture of apple sauce have at it! Black Hog has meats available in a variety of regional styles and here's the tutorial before I go too much into it: blackhogbbq.com/bbq-101/… . What you need to know is that the brisket and Arkansas beef are my favorites. The greens are the only sides worth getting. The chopped pork offers the option of Lexington style, which is tomato based vinegar sauce and Eastern, which is a vinegar and spice sauce. My preference is for the Lexington vs. the mild Eastern. This place is by far better suited for a sit down meal even though it's an order at the counter type of establishment, that was my mistake. Take out takes awhile and you'll have to wait at the corner of the bar to avoid being in people's way. All in all, pretty solid bbq for this region. Next time, I'll avoid eating it in the car.
(4)1girl 2.
So everything was super yummy. I had the Pit Ham, the Arkansas brisket, the Kansas style ribs, and the sausage, the potato salad, greens, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. I know it was a lot don't judge :) Lee was an amazing server. The food was great, love the atmosphere, weather was nice so we sat outside. Awesome experience, on the scale black hog gets 2 Spoons. -1girl2spoons
(5)Janean O.
Hands down the best bbq in Frederick county. Great burgers, great brisket, ribs, etc. great wait staff and atmosphere. Corn bread, Mac and cheese, beans, yum! Try it. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Juliana P.
Sometimes when I travel for work, I've had to strong arm people into trying a local place--in this situation, everyone loved it! I wish they had specicals on even more nights--looks like the time to go would have been a Monday or Tuesday when there are half off specials on drinks and some different meal specials. One person in our party had the sausage, one had the pulled pork wet, and one had the chopped pork. All of them cleaned their plates (paper?) I got the bbq salad since I was looking for a lighter option, and had it with brisket. The brisket was a bit fatty, but tasty--especially with the mustard sauce and the carolina bbq sauce. Most at the table found the other sauces too thin and vinegary. The only other complaint was that the corn bread was cold and a bit of a let down. Had a few drinks and well and the pumpkin spice martini was an excellent dessert on it's own! We also all split the peanut butter pie which was like a light and fluffy reese's peanut butter cup. This is a great place for a small group, or even alone as they have tv's at the bar. All in all, we got four meals, four drinks, and a dessert for about $65! What a steal!
(4)Gillian C.
I love Black Hog so much! I live nearby and come all the time. The ribs are some of the best I've ever had. The burgers, brisket and wings are also fantastic. Highly recommend to all!
(5)m. o.
Great BBQ and good value, especially for the half chicken platter. Lots of chicken and great sides (recommend the greens and the vinegar-based coleslaw if you like veggies to pair with your BBQ). If it's nice, shoot for a seat outside. There's free parking in the back of the restaurant for customers.
(5)A M.
Had lunch there today. They have parking in the back of the store which is nice. Now the less pleasing part of our visit: Food came to us cool to lukewarm so maybe it tastes better when it is hot. Serving sizes were smallish except for the fries. Very, very loud. We should have both worn ear plugs or sat outside. A couple came in and left within minutes- guessing it was the lack of any peace there. I'll consider swinging by during a happy hour to see if it is better. They only have bottled adult beverages which is really strange for Frederick.
(2)Angie J.
Their wet ribs and mac & cheese were tasty. I would've given 5 stars but their corn bread was a bit dry. Try their coconut tres leches cake - it's delicious! Very laid back type of place to eat at with upbeat music playing. My husband and step-daughter tried the Carolina chopped pork. Since they are both from North Carolina, they compared it to Eastern Carolina BBQ. They felt that the chopped pork had too much black pepper in it, as well as their Carolina BBQ sauce. Overall, they said Black Hog's food was good. My step-daughter thought the BBQ beans were pretty good. My husband had their banana cream pie and my step-daughter had their pumpkin pie for dessert. Both pies were tasty, too. I will visit Black Hog BBQ again and try their smoked chicken, potato salad and greens.
(4)Brenda F.
I was looking forward to trying this place since it's always packed and had good reviews. I was disappointed. We went around 4pm on a Monday and place was empty. I guess we should go when it's busy. The meat was dry, and overall just not good.
(1)Lauren M.
I have been spoiled. Back in the day, my family spent weeks of vacation travelling through the south, eating at every barbecue stand that we passed. Sounds like some amazing vacations, right? They were, but they ruined barbecue back home. It's rare that anything stacks up to my expectations of pulled pork and sweet tea. Once I discovered Black Hog, it instantly became my favorite (and most visited) restaurant in Downtown Frederick. So, whats good? EVERYTHING! I could write about the whole menu, but instead I'll just tell you a few favorites. I usually order the two-meat platter with pulled pork and Arkansas beef. If you are a first timer, definitely order a platter and try the different meat options. Everything is good and I promise you will find your favorite. For me, that is definitely the Arkansas beef. Try it and love it. As for sides, I'm a sucker for their ooey-gooey mac n cheese and the baked beans. And of course, the meal isn't complete without sipping on some sweet tea. What makes Black Hog unique is how they are able to combine authentic barbecue in a casual modern setting. The barbecue is top-notch and the restaurant offers as much ambiance as any DTF restaurant. Great eats and a great vibes. I can always use Black Hog to get my husband to take me on a date. Ultimate win!
(5)Dallas N.
Absolutely the best BBQ in DC\MD\VA. Every choice in meat is a sure winner. You can't go wrong. Personally I love the brisket, I use their house sauce coupled with the KC Sweet. Baked beans, a cold ice-tea and corn bread. Enough said - a meal for the ages.
(5)Scott K.
Where to start, overall experience is excellent. An eclectic atmosphere filled with some of the best BBQ that you day dream about having again...
(5)Brian R.
ate here awhile back great service and great food at a good deal. if you never tryed stop in ...............................................
(5)mal S.
Great service and food for being jammed packed on a Friday afternoon. Both my friend and I had the Carolina bbq and it was mouth watering amazing! I will definitely be back here!
(5)Alice W.
On the way back from Whitetail Ski Resort, my friends and I were trying to decide on a place to eat dinner. Browsing Yelp, I came across Black Hog in Frederick with 4 stars and over 140 reviews. Looked pretty promising especially after reading the review by Corey W, whose review states that he's from Texas and cooks on a BBQ competition team but still thinks Black Hog is good. All of us (there were 4 couples) decided to order the BHB Triple Dinner plate/platter. It's such a steal. For only $19.39 (plate) or $21.09, you get four ribs, 1/4 chicken (basically two chicken legs), and one meat of your choice. If you get the plate, it comes with one side of your choice and cornbread. If you get the platter, it comes with two sides of your choice and cornbread. My boyfriend and I ordered the BHB Triple Dinner platter with Carolina chopped BBQ and got the mac n cheese and potato salad sides. We also ordered a pulled pork sandwich since there were so many raving reviews about it. Fast forward and our food arrives. Service was terrific by the way. We ended up being the last table there but the server never pushed us to hurry or leave. She was very accommodating too; apparently there wasn't any cornbread at first and she said she'd try to get orders of rice for everyone. In the end, we all got cornbread but she really tried to make up for it initially. The ribs, chicken, and Carolina chopped BBQ were all delicious. I really liked the dry rub on the chicken - so, so good. The meat is tender and there were plenty of various sauces to try. Sides were good too. Everything was just on point. It's hard to find decent BBQ in the DC-MD-VA area but Black Hog really hits home for quality southern BBQ. It's a bit far if you're in the DMV area (~1 hr) but worth the drive if you're craving that good BBQ you can't get anywhere in the city. I'm definitely coming back to try more.
(4)Josh R.
A local favorite. Good, well prepared food.
(5)Rick D.
Arkansas Beef and KC Style Dry Rub ribs are the standouts here. The rest was good, however I found that while the brisket was flavorful it was a bit dry and, comparatively speaking to my top brisket restaurant, it wasnt anywhere near as flavorful. I enjoyed their mustard sauce and the KC style sauces the most on my meat platter. When I go back I may just indulge in a rack of KC style dry rub ribs as those were the best tasting on the platter for me. Tender, flavorful, dry rub was just right in terms of sweet and heat and the meat was cooked to perfection. When Im in the area, if I have more than just a few hours, I will be back to get some more good BBQ.
(4)K. David M.
Delicious. Dry rub baby backs truly amazing. Beans tasty. Cornbread sweet. Service attentive and space nicely done. Smoker out back serving it up. Nice to have a good local BBQ joint.
(5)Heath D.
Great bbq. Definitely my favorite in Frederick.
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