Bowie Barbeque — Restaurant in Brookhaven

Not very good to say the least. I had the 3 meat sampler which is a total ripoff. You get a ice cream scooper sized portion of pulled pork and beef brisket and 2 bones (yes two) bones of a rib for 26$. The ribs were mostly fat, and the pulled pork and brisket was virtually flavorless. I had to drown them in sauce for flavoring. I'm tired of all these so called bbq joints with crazy prices, don't even blame inflation its been this way for years. I'd not recommend those place to anyone. It's the only bbq joint I've been to here in Brookhaven, but I hope there's better down here. I don't mind pay so much when the food is good and I don't feel like I got taken for a ride.. but this place...

I was looking forward to trying Bowie Barbeque after reading many of the reviews, and maybe I caught them on a bad night. Probably did not help that it was 30 minutes before closing. Bought the 1/2 rib plate with cole slaw and bbq beans. Tried to order the mashed potatoes, but they were already sold out. Sides were decent, but the ribs were some of the worst I have eaten in a long time. They were either overcooked or had been left in the warming tray too long. Stringy and dry would be the best description. Will try this place again at lunch to see if the product quality is...

A bit hidden off the highway, but if you're paying attention and find it, it's worth it. They're open six days a week - very unusual for a barbeque restaurant. The ribs are done right. Just twist the bone a little and it pulls right out. Brisket is tender and flavorful, and the smoked turkey is a great choice too. I didn't sample the chicken, but it's likely just as good as the rest. The garlic mashed potatoes have a slight smokey flavor. Good cole slaw. Very friendly staff and a lot of antique tools and other items throughout in a rough wood rustic building - just the...