The BBQ Joint

Meh. So so chopped brisket, lots of big fat chunks. Good cole slaw and baked beans. Our server was definitely not the most welcoming or friendly. A disappointment overall. Food did arrive quickly. I doubt that I will be back.

After hearing all the great reviews from some friends we decided to try it. First impression was not great… the wood shavings on the floor make the restaurant feel dirty. Order the onion rings as a appetizer and the batter was lacking seasoning and tasted like flour. Both of us got the sampler platter, the brisket and tiny chicken thigh were alright but nothing to rave about. The pulled pork was watery and almost flavorless. The ribs had a really strong fake smoke flavor to them and the rub has a weird flavor. The sides were also very lackluster. Paid $ 52 for a nice case of indigestion.

Awesome! Shared the sampler platter… everything was great! My favorites were the beans and brisket!!! Very friendly staff

Awesome Barbeque. Chef was on the food network show «Beat Bobby Flay». Smoked wing appetizer is amazing! A little on the sweet side but very different. We shared the combo platter to taste a little bit of everything and it was really good. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it’s so small and hard to get a table at the Easton location. Of course I have been to their Pasadena location which is bigger.

Very good food, great décor, friendly service. Was super excited to find out the owner battled Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay. Would highly recommend it. Only dragon I didn’t give 5 stars is because I thought the portions were a little small but other than that, it was a great find.

I’m going to get straight to the point: go here. Yes, you are surrounded by crab establishments, but it’s good to mix things up.
Must Eats:
— the ribs with «swicy» sauce. Omg-​good.
— the yams side dish. Excellent use of Apple vinegar
— the pulled pork in lump fashion. Delicious.
The place is so unassuming that you don’t mind getting a little messy. Quick, reliable service helps top off a good visit.
Notes: chef Andrew Evans has a fantastic & inspirational story. Read the articles on the walls.

This place is great. I am fortunate enough to go with a bunch of friends and everything from most importantly the meat to the side to the sweet tea all tasted amazing.
I personally loved the beef brisket and the BBQ chicken but the surprise is actually the chicken wings which are absolutely amazing.
This place is certainly worth your time if you are in the area.

Outstanding. Try the Cuban pulled pork sandwich when they have it. Omg the apple cobbler. Yummm.

I am now a fan of The BBQ Joint! Dry rub ¼ chicken and wings dishes were out of this world. The perfect balance of heat and sweet. Did not need any of the 6 sauces available at the table (although the vinegar made it even more amazing). Soda and water unlimited. Wait staff very friendly. Décor is mellow wood floors, seating and high ceilings. Out door seating, as well. Kitchen is open for all to see the smokers. Sauces, dry rubs and t-​shirts for sale. Prices are moderate. Our only complaints were that the side of sweet potatoes were a tad too sweet and, more important, we could not buy the chicken dry rub because they ran out of it!

This little BBQ gem is located in the housing part of town. Literally has homes all around it. Not on the main hwy. like the big businesses. So expect to park on a neighborhood street. Now for the food. Good. I’m sure it was closer to epic when it was just made. Yes, the pulled pork was excellent & the chicken was as well. But the spare ribs & Brisket must have been heated up after being stored. This is the only explanation I can think of for how dry both were & how the meat on the ribs looked. STILL, better than most places serve. I’m thinking the best time to come here is when this place is «literarily cooking». Now, all the sides i ordered were great. Coleslaw, corn muffins, & collard greens). Now, I’m far from a expert on collard greens «not sure I’m even spelling it correctly» but easily the best I have ever had. Lastly the beer. They only had 2. Well, 2 that I would be willing to drink (IPA guy here) but the 2 they had were excellent. Not too malty like most served in this region & a ice cold glass each time I ordered a bottle. (Yes, none on tap here). So, support them? Yes, great little restaurant find in Easton MD.

I’ve been here numerous times and the food is always good. The Jr. T-​Rex is where it’s at. Little bit of everything. The variety of sauces keeps things interesting. Staff is always super friendly. Coleslaw and cornbread are a must. The Mac could use a little help in the seasonings department but definitely not terrible. I love that I can wash my BBQ down with a good olé’ PBR. If you are looking for quality BBQ, this is your place!

Glad we found this little place off the highway. Casual and good food. They also have outdoor seating.

Very good BBQ. Great service. Friendly. They have a very nice sidewalk patio. We split the Jr T Rex platter between two of us. It was a great sample of all the different meats that they had. The brisket was phenomenal. The pulled pork was good also. All in all, not the best barbecue I’ve ever had, but certainly better than average. I highly recommend it.

I lived in Texas for a few years and am super picky about BBQ places. Virtually all places I have visited in the DMV have been awful. This place was simply great!
We got the St. Louis half rack. Tender, nice smoke, meaty, great rub, and wonderful sauce. I would suggest going «dry» then applying one of the five or so sauces they offer.
I also got the wonderful slow smoked chicken wings. Very nice.
Good sides: corn bread, fries, mac n cheese
Ok sides: beans, collards
My wife got the brisket. Really nice smoke, juicy and tender.
We ate outside on a warm evening. The inside is small. Including outside, they might have 10 or 12 tables.
Well worth the visit.

I’ve been dreaming about this place for a whole year. I try to come here everytime I visit the area. We found it by watching the owner battle Bobby Flay on food network and had to visit.
My go to is the sweet pulled chicken sandwich. The sauce is so perfect and the chicken is juicy with a delicious potato bun cradling the goodies… okay this is starting to sound sexy but that’s how I feel about this place. After a whole year of craving for this BBQ, eating it was even better than I remembered.
Their sides are awesome! I haven’t had anything I didn’t like. Mac and cheese, cornbread, collard greens, and baked beans are all delicious. The baked beans are a hybrid between chili and salsa, it’s a unique take on it.
We even came here two days in a row since El Dorado was too busy to serve us. Another thing to note is that service is nice and quick. The second time we tried the Barbecue sampler. I was super excited to try the ribs and I wasn’t disappointed. They were falling off the bone good. Another favorite was the brisket which had that melt in your mouth quality.
I love this place and sets the bar high for all other BBQ places I try. I recommend this place to all meat lovers.

We ordered the sampler platter and were not disappointed. The chicken and the ribs were particular standouts.

This was very disappointing after reading all the reviews. We ordered the Sampler Platter, and we ended up paying $ 18.95 for fat. The brisket was just the end pieces of fat with 5% meat. The pulled pork was EXTREMELY dry, the chicken thigh had little meat and the skin was greasy, the ribs were okay. I honestly expected better. Will Not Be Returning.

We arrived here because we couldn’t get a seat at Ava’s in St. Michaels. We ordered the pulled pork sandwhich and the brisket with sides. The brisket was good but the pork was very dry. They were out of ribs unfortunately which is my favorite bbq item. The service was ok. The desert was great, we had the blueberry pie, which we took home because we were stuffed. The sauces were good, especially the «swicy». I’m not usually a fan of cole slaw but this place makes the best I’ve ever had.

OK. You can’t compare it to a fine dining restaurant, but against its competitors this place deserves 5 stars.
Found it based on Unilocal reviews. Relatively small, but it is well appointed and the staff was very friendly and very efficient.
The BBQ was delicious. We got a pulled pork sandwich and a chopped beef brisket sandwich. Both were outstanding. The staff heard us say we were first time visitors, so they included a couple of dry rubbed ribs, which were also excellent.
We’re from north Florida, so we have a lot of rib/​BBQ places. THIS PLACE SHAMES THEM ALL.

BBQ can be hit or miss. I love BBQ but approach new BBQ experiences with a load of skepticism. This place scored way above my expectation, we got a variety platter and all of it kicked ass. On the meat side the brisket was especially yummy, for sides the yams were spectacular, the spicy sauce was over the top good. It was a black pepper heavy, but with strong oregano flavors. A little heat, but not a lot. I bought two bottles to go to serve with a pig I’m roasting next weekend.
The BBQ Joint sets the BBQ bar high.