
Warmer weather is here, which also means grilling season is upon us! Enjoying good barbecue is one of our favorite things about spring and summer. Delicious smoked meats, spicy or tangy barbecue sauce, and your favorite southern-style sides make for quite a satisfying meal. One great way to celebrate National Barbecue Month is by grabbing your favorite barbecue sandwich and dining outside in the sun with friends and family.
Our real estate agents love grabbing lunch at the many great barbecue joints around Baltimore. Here are five of our favorite restaurants.
- The Smoking Swine - 3432 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225
Home to some of the best BBQ in Baltimore, The Smoking Swine has a menu full of all your favorite meats, sides, and sauces, as well as some unique items like the PB&J Pulled Pork Sandwich. The ribs are also phenomenal! After grabbing a bite to eat, schedule a tour of one of these nearby Baltimore homes for sale.
- Blue Pit BBQ and Whiskey Bar - 1601 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Nothing pairs with barbecue quite like a glass of whiskey, and you can enjoy both at Blue Pit BBQ and Whiskey Bar. All barbecue is made from scratch; meats are smoked slow and low. Try the Bourbon Glazed St. Louis Pork Ribs or the Smoked Union Anthem Bratwurst with a side of baked beans, mac & cheese, collard greens, or cornbread. The restaurant even offers a dog-friendly outdoor dining area, just down the street from some awesome Roland Park homes for sale.
- Woodrow's Bar-B-Que - 1605 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209
This independently owned and operated Barbecue shop is just a few blocks away from some spectacular Mt. Washington homes for sale. Dig into some 100% wood-fired Texas-style meats at Woodrow's Bar-B-Que, all of which are 100% hormone- and antibiotic-free. Order your meat by the half pound or enjoy it on a Texas-sized sandwich. Top it off with one of Woodrow's homemade sauces. This restaurant has a nice outdoor dining area to enjoy your meal in the sun.
- Heritage Smokehouse - 5800 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Smoked meats and delicious drinks can be found at Heritage Smokehouse. This fun Baltimore restaurant serves several meat options, including brisket, pulled pork, pork spare ribs, pork belly, kielbasa, and more. You'll also find several barbecue entrees, sandwiches, and desserts. The restaurant has a full bar, so you can enjoy a draft beer or specialty cocktail with your lunch or dinner. Best of all, it's just a few miles down the road from these Cedarcroft homes for sale.
- Jake's Grill - 11950 Falls Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Check out this friendly-neighborhood barbecue joint for some of the best smoked ribs in town. Jake's Grill is an awesome place to stop for lunch or a quick sandwich to go. Barbecue is high-quality, and prices are affordable. If you like the area, there are some beautiful Cockeysville homes for sale just down the road.
One of the many great things about living in the Baltimore area is easy access to some high-quality barbecue options. Contact us today for more Baltimore-area restaurant recommendations.