Calling all bbq lovers! We’ve featured a few bbq restaurants in Maryland in the past, but this time we wanted to focus on ones that we’ve never featured before. These lesser known spots are small but mighty, offering meaty meals that are out-of-this-world good. Hop in the car and prepare for a tasty road trip to some of the best hole-in-the-wall bbq restaurants in Maryland.

We wanted to keep this delicious road trip short and sweet, so total drive time is about an hour and fifteen minutes. Of course, you’ll also want to plan time to stop and chow down at each and every spot.

Click here to follow along with the map, and you’ll find full addresses listed at the bottom of this article.

Pioneer Pit Beef - Catonsville

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Michael Easthope Cates / Google The first stop is Pioneer Pit Beef in Catonsville. This place boasts over 1,000 Google reviews and nearly every one is five stars. Patrons love the massive portions of tender meat. Keep in mind this this delectable spot is cash only. Pioneer Pit Beef, N Rolling Rd &, Johnnycake Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA

Jake’s Grill - Cockeysville

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RaySites / TripAdvisor Head to Jake’s for a downhome atmosphere and mountainous meats. Reviewers love the piled-high sandwiches and also say that the sides are just as good as the main course. Jake’s Grill, 11950 Falls Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA

The Peppered Pig - Butler

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louis rolfes / Google It’s easy to miss The Peppered Pig because it’s hiding inside of The Butler Store. Step right in and you’ll immediately smell succulent meats that are sure to satisfy. Be sure to try the pulled pork – it’s a local favorite. The Peppered Pig, 14921 Falls Rd, Butler, MD 21023, USA

Big Bad Wolf’s House of Barbecue - Baltimore

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noplans4now / TripAdvisor Check out this bright and bold spot that serves some of the best ribs around. There are also several sauces to choose from and they’re all delicious in their own way. Big Bad Wolf’s House of Barbeque, 5713 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

Bakers Tavern - Middle River

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Bakers Tavern / Facebook This place knows pit beef and they serve it up just right. The meaty sandwiches are overflowing with goodness and you’ll always get your money’s worth here. Bakers Tavern Inc., 2233 Old Eastern Ave, Middle River, MD 21220, USA

What are some of YOUR favorite bbq restaurants in Maryland? This particular article featured ones around the Baltimore area but we could do another part of Maryland next! Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Click here to follow along with the map, and you’ll find full addresses listed at the bottom of this article.

Malikah Marks / Google

Michael Easthope Cates / Google

The first stop is Pioneer Pit Beef in Catonsville. This place boasts over 1,000 Google reviews and nearly every one is five stars. Patrons love the massive portions of tender meat. Keep in mind this this delectable spot is cash only.

Pioneer Pit Beef, N Rolling Rd &, Johnnycake Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA

Planet Magonia / Google

RaySites / TripAdvisor

Head to Jake’s for a downhome atmosphere and mountainous meats. Reviewers love the piled-high sandwiches and also say that the sides are just as good as the main course.

Jake’s Grill, 11950 Falls Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA

Brian Broomell / Google

louis rolfes / Google

It’s easy to miss The Peppered Pig because it’s hiding inside of The Butler Store. Step right in and you’ll immediately smell succulent meats that are sure to satisfy. Be sure to try the pulled pork – it’s a local favorite.

The Peppered Pig, 14921 Falls Rd, Butler, MD 21023, USA

Christina L / Google

noplans4now / TripAdvisor

Check out this bright and bold spot that serves some of the best ribs around. There are also several sauces to choose from and they’re all delicious in their own way.

Big Bad Wolf’s House of Barbeque, 5713 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

kenny bennerman / Google

Bakers Tavern / Facebook

This place knows pit beef and they serve it up just right. The meaty sandwiches are overflowing with goodness and you’ll always get your money’s worth here.

Bakers Tavern Inc., 2233 Old Eastern Ave, Middle River, MD 21220, USA

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