Mackie’s Southern Barbecue - Gaithersburg

Richard Jean-Baptiste

The food may be good, but I wouldn’t know because I kept getting ghosted by the owner. I called the restaurant to order trays of food for a reunion bbq I’m having. I spoke to the owner who said to deal with him directly. He gave me his number and instructed me to text him my order, so that he can give me a price. Never heard back from him. I called Mr. Mackie to get a price and he said he will send it to me the following day. He didn't. This went on 3 times, so I decided to move on to another restaurant. His poor customer service cost him an $1000.00 catering order. Because of this, I won’t even eat here.

Nishia F

I visited their Gaithersburg location and thought I had made a wrong turn. I had some trouble finding it and was a bit surprised when I did. They’re located in an industrial type storefront that at first glance does not look like any restaurants would be and you can easily drive right past it. They do have another location in Frederick. I ordered the ribs and brisket. All I can say is this location is a hidden gem. The food was amazing! The ribs were so flavorful and tender and the brisket was cooked to perfection. Mackie’s will become a staple. Don’t let the location deter you. The food is so worth it that you will not regret it. I will be back!

Corinne

If the industrial storefront with one rickety picnic table out front wasn't enough to give us pause about Mackie's Southern BBQ in Gaithersburg, the almost complete lack of interior furnishings made us wonder if we were even in the right place. We had been to the Mackie's location in Frederick, but were unaware that this Gaithersburg location was primarily for catering. When we approached the maitre d' stand, which was a white folding table with a single laminated menu lying crooked upon it, a man appeared from the back room and greeted us in a friendly manner. He explained that they had performed several catering jobs that day and gave us a rundown of the items they had available (it was not the full menu). We ordered beef brisket sandwiches, mac and cheese, and potato salad. 🥩The sandwich was tangy and filling, the mac and cheese was particularly flavorful and the potato salad was delicious. Free waters were brought out to us as we sat at the outside table, bundled up against a winter breeze. Like we said the maitre d’ was so friendly! It's always those unassuming, no frills spots that end up being some of the tastiest. Definitely a spot we’ll return to! 🙌🏼

D L

This is more than five star food; this is five star treatment as well! Cameron, the owner’s son, went out of his way to graciously answer all of my questions and cooked all of the food I purchased immediately before I had scheduled to pick it up. Who does that!? :) The food was truly exceptional. The ribs were done to perfection. I am obsessed with the smokehouse wings (pic shows sauce on side), and the slaw, mac, and cornbread were phenomenal. Hands down the best spot for bona-fide Barbecue!