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Smoke BBQ, Bethesda

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Smoke BBQ

4858 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD
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Smoke BBQ
Ranked #160 of 204 restaurants in Bethesda
3.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Cuisines: Barbecue
Most recent review
“Won't be around long”
- May 7, 2013
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Bethesda, MD
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84 reviews 84 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Won't be around long”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Had a meal when they first opened and couldn't find anything right. The meat wasn't smokey, the bun ordinary, the sauce tasted like it was from a jar, the sides vapid. Recently walked by on a Sunday night at dinner time and there wasn't a soul in the place. I guess others have the same opinion. When will Bethesda get... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Good addition to Bethesda”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

After a long day I decided to try the new BBQ joint in town, and it didn't disappoint. I got a takeout order of the brisket platter with fries, cole slaw and cornbread. The brisket was very good, hitting all the right notes on flavor and leaving me wanting more; all I needed was a Shiner Bock. The fries were... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Excellent New "Q" In Bethesda”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

Visited this recently opened BBQ joint for the first time tonight. The Pulled Pork was excellent with a great natural smokey flavor. I had the vinegar based sauce (1 of 3 available) and highly recommend it. On the downside found the sides choices to be limited...where is the fried okra and potato salad? Also need to add sweet tea to... More

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