“Best barbecue around and we have tried the entire menu! Favorite spot for my kids all the way down to the sides..my kids love the Wagyu and so do we!Kid-friendliness: Mac and cheese and chicken for those picky eater kids ..the Mac and cheese is ridiculously tasty“
“My whole family enjoyed the Federalist Pig!The food was great and the service was above par! Definitely had a great time with delicious juicy brisket and other amazing meats and sides..I had the Chipotle green beans and absolutely loved them, in addition to an 8 out of 10 potato salad. I'm super picky about my potato salad. But, it was good, even if it wasn't the best I've ever had.I would definitely recommend Federalist Pig to friends and family and will be coming back!“
“This place is a hidden gem. The food is so flavorful that your tongue will jump out of your mouth and slap your face! ?The staff is friendly and you can usually find the owner pitching in wherever necessary.Prices are good and drinks are strong.One of our favorites.“
“Absolutely fantastic ribs! I married into a family that lived in Brazil, so I am used to real Brazilian food. This is the real deal. Black beans, rice and Farofa were delicious. The owner is super nice and his passion for BBQ comes out in his stories about his business. This is a must visit in Rockville.“
“I've been frequenting Mackie's since before COVID-19 struck. It feels like ages ago, the food remains consistently amazing. The ribs have incredible flavor and are perfectly sauced, achieving a delightful balance between the meat and the sauce. I'm curious if it's possible to request different sauce flavors? The chicken salad surpassed my expectations, and the cornbread, while a tad dry, was brought back with some butter, likely how it was meant to be enjoyed. The indoor seating area is wonderful. While I couldn't dine in today, I'm looking forward to staying longer. The ample space and separate full bar area are great. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Cam Mackie, learning about post-COVID changes, business plans, and exciting new menu items. I'm eager to come back to try out the new items.“
“Went here on a whim with my dad for dinner and had the best experience! We tried a variety of options and they had a ton of fresh veggie options. Their bartenders are excellent and made a elderflower margarita that honestly should be on their regular menu because it was elite. The manager stopped and talked to us for 20 mins and gave us suggestion for what to get next time. I will definitely be back with my friends. 10/10 experience!“
“Dear Diary - how can you not like kbbq? Is this a place to try? Definitely. They have all you can eat and/or A la carte. If you don't think you can easily go through 'all you can eat', it's ok to A le carte yourself instead; no shame in that. Their brisket and short ribs (bone or boneless) are amazing. I would say this place is a bit more premium, and you definitely pay for it.“
“No frills hipster-ish beer garden I've been coming to for over a decade. Dog friendly and lots of picnic benches to share with strangers, which is fun. Their food is so unbelievably good-I recommend this place to anyone and everyone; it's one of my favorite spots in DC. I usually get the corn (it's gotten pricey), pulled pork or cubano and it's always delicious.While I will continue to come back, the place really needs some TLC; especially the bathrooms.Anyways, come here, you'll love it.. maybe wait to go to the bathroom some place else“
“My party had an excellent time at KPot for dinner. Our server, Jack, was so pleasant and attentive and clearly explained how everything worked. The food itself was delicious. Everything was good quality and at a great price for all you can eat - even aside from all of the sides you can serve yourself buffet style. A lovely experience I'd love to repeat when I'm next in the area.“
“Fabulous, friendly and welcoming service. Our waiter (maybe Oswin from the receipt?) was particularly good, as were all the staff that delivered wine and food throughout dinner. Excellent menu with tons of delicious, unique, gluten-free options. Great location in the heart of silver spring with easy access to public garage parking. Festive atmosphere on a bustling Friday evening. Highly recommended.“
“I came for a surprise party, the service was amazing! And the food was delicious. I will come again! The owner was so accommodating, and made sure the vibe was great! Can’t wait to come back soon!Kid-friendliness: They have a nice bar but seating for children and plenty of space to move around.“
Barbecue • $$
“We were visiting the DC area and looking for a good place to get barbecue and saw Rocklands online and thought we would give it a try. So glad we did their barbeque chicken was really good. The pulled pork was also great. We had the Mac n cheese and baked beans both were also very good. It's by far the best barbecue restaurant I've found in the area. The staff were so friendly and kept asking if we needed anything else. We will definitely come back every time we are in the area it's well worth going a little out of the way to get something so good.“
“The following were super yummy: 1. Brisket 2. Rib tips 3. Smoked turkey 4. BBQ sauce I’m not used to sweet collard greens. They were not bad, just not used to them. I ate them all. May not order again, but doesn’t mean I would comeback not again… maybe to try the other sides. Pickles had a sweetness to them. Not bad, but don’t look to me given I’ve never been a fan of sweetish pickles regardless of where they come from. The brisket made me happy. I would love to try the Turkey in a sandwich. The ribs tips were perfection. I purposefully saved my extra sauce because it is that yummy.“
“Awesome service and tender brisket. We were greeted by a cheerful server who helped us put tables together, got us high chairs and set up the kids with coloring pages. I liked all the sauce options available for us to try. Our fries were fresh and delicious. We really enjoyed our experience.“
“5 out 5 | 10 out of 10 , however you want to put It - they are winning! ?The level of intentionality, service, and quality was very impressive.I love me some BBQ but this experience was special. I really love the atmosphere and how the team worked together.Jason and Patrick were our waiters which was nice because It wasn’t sole on one individual so you can see they definitely have a system in place.The little cat robot was my favorite! It was so cool and cute! It made our experience that much better!Let’s talk quality- when I mean all the meats were well seasoned- the steak cut like butter, I didn’t even have to do much chewing and the portions were quite large. The biggest difference for me was the flavor It truly was a different experience from Korean BBQ- I feel like I like this better!We tried the season steak, garlic butter garlic, spicy brisket, teriyaki, chicken, and bulgogi- everything was delicious!We didn’t have the chance to do the two free karaoke songs or try the s’mores but I’m not worried about that because we will definitely be back!This restaurant is a well oiled machine!“
“Great local bar with friendly staff. We stopped in when we were visiting because they play the Bills games. We only had drinks but they did serve some delicious looking chicken wings that everyone was eating during the game. I enjoyed some local made craft seltzer. Stop by for a drink if you are in the area.“
“I tried it today for the first time. The food was great, but the best part of my visit was the staff! They were so excited to hear it was my first time there and helped me pick my food. They suggested I try all 6 of the sauces which were all delicious! I will definitely be back soon !“
“This was my first time trying Filipino food, and it did not disappoint! I super appreciated the staff being so kind as to explain every dish to me, since I was so unfamiliar. I enjoyed my meal in their restaurant and would highly recommend visiting! I got the chicken adobo.“
“Mackie's Catering Co. is our go-to for all our barbecue catering needs. Whether it's a small family gathering or a large corporate event, they always deliver delicious food and excellent service. Their Texas-style barbecue is unmatched in flavor and quality.“
“Very friendly and welcoming staff. I just would've like a little bit more of the meat for what we paid for. Overall, it's really good, and I definitely recommend going the all you can eat option if you're looking to chow down.“
“It's nice and clean, but the pineapple slush soju comes out 40-50 minutes after ordering, and there seems to be a problem with the machine that uses the chadol or planer. About 1/3 of it came out like crumbs. Still, the people serving us changed the grill and were kind enough to refill the side dishes. Personally, I don't like the variety of steaks, but the beef brisket and thinly sliced pork are the best. I was looking forward to the Honey Butter Calamari, but it tasted like eating butter.“
“i was able to order so much delicious and filling food for a really good price. the customer service was beautiful and the atmosphere is gorgeous although empty because there werent many people. i will 100% be coming back and ordering again !!! the food is phenomenal and i had enough for leftovers !! im left feeling full and sleepy, its that type of food :)“
“Roxie is the best! She and her sons were great. They came to our school with their food truck and did an awesome presentation for a project we were doing in 7th grade on food trucks. It was very informative and engaging. The chicken tenders and fries with the Old Bay seasoning were a huge hit with the students.. The pulled pork BBQ was also a huge hit. Highly recommend making a visit to the truck ASAP!“
“We had a great time at Iron Age. The staff are excellent and helpful! The marinated meats were fantastic.I only wish that they make two small changes:1) since certain meats on the menu need to be cooked on different surfaces, I would have liked to organize my servings by cook type to prevent waste, and time loss.2) the menu link from the QR code, is blurry when you try to read the meat descriptions (to see which ones are marinated or not)“
“Fantastic dining experience! The freshness and quality of the meat were outstanding, definitely not your average cheap cuts. The flavor was superb, enhanced by their unique sauces and seasonings. The pineapple steak is my favorite. The attention to detail was evident as they even took Polaroid photos for us to cherish the moment. Can’t believe they have a full bar here! Because most of Korea BBQ place only have half bar. Definitely a good place to hangout with friends or family.“
“One of our fave Korean restaurants in Maryland. We only come with friends so that we can share the food, family style. The combo with bossam and gamjatang is our fave dish to order. The tonkatsu was surprisingly really good and the portion was huge! Bibimbap and cold noodles are great too.“
“Went here yesterday the food was amazing! The appetizer 108 ROLLS ARE THE BOMB! Also had the chicken wings and pizza they were fantastic!The bartender Andy made great drinks and great atmosphere and the locals and owner are very friendly!Definitely be back when in town!Thank you for such a great hospitality!“
“Seated quickly at 5:30 pm on a Wednesday. Menus brought and ice water. We ordered and they brought warm fresh pita bread and Israeli salads to share. I ordered a rib eye medium done and it came out well done. Had to return it and when the new one came out it was rare. No happy medium. Green beans were delicious. Wife ordered Jerusalem mix with rice which was good. Service was slow, took a long time to get refills on water and more salads! Asked for a to go box and waitress never brought it, I went to the kitchen to ask for one. Food is good but slow service!“
“Food was amazing and staff was super patient with me picking out what to order. Grabbed a big sampler platter and it was more than enough for two people for an incredible price. Food was fast, hot, and the best BBQ I've had in a one hour + radius.Little rough walking across the highway from the hotel to grab it, but super worth it.“
“The service and atomosphere was wonderful. The owner and staffs were deligent and tried to deliver our requests fast. The food was great, especially brisketand pork belly. I recommend this restaurant when you want to eat K-BBQ this area.+ It was clean and not that noisy. It was good for friend and family gathering.“
“Tasty, small portions , yet a bit pricey.I had Had a brisket plate with fries. And the special of the day a trio of birria tacos.The brisket was lacking a smoke ring, but had great bark and flavor, definitely had that classic salt and pepper.Fresh cut fries salted properly.The trio of birria tacos were great. perfect meat , great cheese and the tortillas were nicely fried.Closer to Texas than Brooklyn.“
“Iron Age is my go-to spot for Korean barbecue in Rockville MD! The quality of the meats is top-notch, and the variety of banchan is impressive. Whether you're a barbecue pro or trying it for the first time, Iron Age offers a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.“
“I recently discovered this hidden gem of a Chinese skewer restaurant, and I must say, it's a culinary delight! The variety of skewers is extensive, each bursting with unique flavors that kept my taste buds dancing. The star of the show was their chili wontons for me - absolutely addictive! The perfect blend of spice and savory goodness. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff added to the overall enjoyable experience. A must-visit for any food enthusiast seeking an authentic and delicious Chinese dining adventure.“
“The chicken sandwich I had here was outrageously good! Was good enough that I will go out of my way to stop by here next time I'm in DC. Also the owner was really great. I look forward to meeting him again. We had a lovely conversation while I ate my super tasty chicken sandwich. I got the butter crispy fried or something like that, I can't remember. Next time I think I'll just get a straight up fried chicken with lettuce tomato and mayonnaise and I'm sure it will be awesome!“
“This place has a really nice Sunday Brunch. The day I came, there was a Go-go band playing, which made the afternoon much more enjoyable. The bartenders were friendly and had great customer service. Best mimosas I had in a while. I recommended this place if your in the area.“
“I got the mixed meat order; two meats and macaroni & cheese. It was twenty bucks. There is more than enough meat for one person to have 3-4 meals. The mac & cheese should last two meals unless you want to pig out. Haha “get it” pig out while eating pig. Funny …..no? I got the pork ribs and brisket. The ribs were very meaty and had a nice Smokey taste (see pictures with the smoke ring on edge of the ribs). Brisket was tender and tasty but a little too lean to make this pappy happy. Mac & cheese is cheesy, but it ain’t like “big momma’s. What you waiting for “goin git yo grub on” it may not be lip smacking but it can be belly bustin.“
“Gyuzo offers an exceptional Japanese dining experience, made perfect by Amanda's impeccable service. From her warm welcome to expert menu guidance, Amanda ensured a memorable evening. The dishes, including delectable sashimi, ramen, and Wagyu beef, showcased Gyuzo's culinary excellence. Amanda's attention to detail and seamless service left us eager to return.“