Best BBQ Restaurants in Maryland
Updated September 24, 2026 · 7 picks
Maryland’s barbecue scene doesn’t fit neatly into one tradition — you’ll find Texas-style brisket smoked low and slow alongside Korean grill-your-own tables where the meat hits hot stone right in front of you. Here are the barbecue restaurants our directory rates highest across Maryland.
1. Honey Pig
★ 4.3Korean BBQ · Ellicott City, Maryland · $$
Late-night Korean BBQ destination where diners grill premium meats tableside. The lively atmosphere and sizzling platters make it a DMV Korean food institution.
📍 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
See full details & directionsBBQ · Frederick, Maryland
Downtown Frederick barbecue restaurant established in 2007, specializing in smoked meats and traditional BBQ fare.
📍 118 South Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
See full details & directionsAmerican · Silver Spring, Maryland
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant with an open-air kitchen serving sophisticated American fare, from iron skillet cornbread and rotisserie chicken to barbecued ribs.
📍 928 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
See full details & directionsBBQ · Rockville, Maryland
Rockville location of the veteran-founded BBQ chain, serving smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.
📍 885 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
See full details & directionsKorean BBQ · Rockville, Maryland
Authentic Korean BBQ in Rockville serving premium bulgogi, galbi, hot pots, and bibimbap from recipes passed down through generations.
📍 2104 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
See full details & directionsKorean · Rockville, Maryland
Rockville Korean restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine including Korean BBQ.
📍 12300 Wilkins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
See full details & directionsBBQ · Riverdale Park, Maryland
Central Texas-style barbecue with a Latin-American twist in Riverdale Park — slow-smoked brisket and meats with sides reflecting the owners' heritage.
📍 4700 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, MD
See full details & directionsGood to know
- •Highest rated: Honey Pig (★ 4.3) in Ellicott City.
- •Most budget-friendly: Honey Pig ($$).
- •Where they are: Maryland — including Ellicott City, Frederick, Silver Spring, Rockville, Riverdale Park.
- •Reservations: the busier and more upscale spots book up, especially on weekends — reserve ahead or check each restaurant's page for booking links.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest-rated pick on this list?
Honey Pig in Ellicott City has the highest rating on this list at 4.3 out of 5.
Which option is the most affordable?
Honey Pig is the most budget-friendly pick here, in the mid-range ($$) range.
How many restaurants are featured here?
This guide features 7 hand-picked restaurants from the Dine In DMV directory. Each links to a full detail page with the address, phone, and directions.
Related guide: All BBQ Restaurants in the DMV
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