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Name: Lincoln's Bar B Que - Permanently Closed
Address: 931 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD, United States, 20910
Telephone: (301) 578-1660
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

Lincoln's Bar B Que - Permanently Closed

3.7

75 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

With a menu to please all bar-b-que palettes, Lincoln's Bar-B-Que is committed to bringing the highest quality product as well as service to our guests. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond and making sure that our loyal guests are not just sampling some of the best bar-b-que but enjoying the southern hospitality that our staff strives to bring. Private Events and Catering are available.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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BBQ Beach$8.25
Bacardi | Capt. Morgan | White Creme de Cacao | Pineapple Juice
Chambord Royale Martini$9.50
Vodka | Chambord | Triple Sec | Razzmatazz | Lime Juice
Classic Old Fashioned$9.50
Sugar Cube | Bitters | Bulleit Bourbon | Soda Water
Ice Coffee$8.75
Vanilla Vodka | Kahlua | Coffee | Simple Syrup
Cotton Candy$8.25
Malibu Coconut Rum | Peach Schnapps | Lemonade
Lincolns Lemonade$8.50
Strawberry Vodka | Malibu Coconut Rum | Peach Schnapps | Pineapple Juice
Lincolns Iced Tea$8.75
Lemon Juice | Razzmatazz | Simple Syrup | Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka
BLOODY BAR
Spruce it up with over 30 Fixins from the Bloody Bar. Pick your Booze: Vodka | Gin | Tequila | Bourbon. Pick your Mixer: V8 | Clamato | Spicy Bloody Mix | Tomatillo Mix | Tomato Juice
- PER VISIT$9.00
MARGARITA BAR
Spruce it up with over 20 Fixins from the Margarita Bar.
- 12oz$8.00
- 21oz$12.00

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

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77% of people would recommend it to a friend

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BethanyT
Baltimore
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
We went for the crazy shakes and they didn't disappoint. The barbecue was quite tasty too. We would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved everything from the amazing smell when you walk in to the crazy shakes. Our server was great and we will be back.
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Doctor
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2017
overall2food2service4ambience4
Nice place and location. Food was bland and not very hot. Burnt ends were burnt. Sides were good, especially the Mac & cheese and collard greens. Catfish was horribly bland. Service was pretty good. Dessert was good as well. Likely won’t return.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great BBQ but the ribs definitely gets you the most calories per dollar. Quite astonishing desserts, if you have room left.
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gafeld
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
The items we ordered were hit and miss. The famous shake was mediocre
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our Server Sam was a delight. My food was ok. The rest of my family were satisfied but not thrilled. I had the ribs and they were okay. They could have used some seasoning but I guess they rely on the sauces. My husband had the pulled pork which was sliced not pulled. Also not seasoned. My daughter had the kid's mac and cheese and it looked like noodles soaking in milk. Their white cheese sauce was extremely thin and did not coat the noodles. The others at the table commented that their food was bland. Maybe we will return to try different options. I'd like to try one of those milshakes!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
Not bad BBQ. I would recommend the ribs. The big milkshakes were yummy! It's a bit pricey. But, good for an occasional outing.
C
Colleen
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
The BBQ ribs were good with lots of options for sauces. It's hard to find great ribs in the DC area so these will do if you've got a craving. My dining partners raved about the brisket. The crazy milkshakes were definitely the claim to fame here. "Epic" isn't even the right word for the intense amount of sugar in each milkshake. The milkshake itself is actually small but the glass is coated with frosting and then has stuff stuck to it such as cookies, cookie dough, sprinkles, M&Ms, etc. Then it's topped off with more pastry items like a pop tart, brownie or cookies as well as whip cream. Great for sharing or for that intense cheat day.
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Wali
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was good. Food was tasty, had the catfish and old bay fries.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved it! Great bbq and amazing shakes. Will be back.
m
matts
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience2
small portions. kitchen not in 'service mode'. food cam out late, cold and in spurts. pulled chicken didn't even arrive until the rest of the meal was consumed. 1 milk shake took 20 minutes. entrees were late, cold and small for the price. I thought the 'brisket ' entree was a joke. It looked like the management decided to take it upon itself to achieve their target food cost for the period at the expense of their customers. No wonder Lincoln BBQ hasn't made the top BBQ in this area. the server , excellent - from Colorado- was NOT at fault. totally the kitchen. she recommended we fill out comment cards - which we did.
JM
JeffM
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience4
We came in for dinner on a rainy weeknight, and were surprised to find the restaurant mainly empty. That gave us a nice intimate dinner setting, which was complemented by really rapid service. That said, the food left us underwhelmed. We both had the dinner special, which included a choice of two meats and two sides, a starter salad and a dessert. The starter salad was more like a salad that would ordinarily be served with a main course (ie, very, very small) in a cup. Of the meats we chose, the only one we really liked was the spicy sausage. The brisket oddly tasted more like prime rib (and looked like it, too), and the chicken was overcooked. The sides were also not inspiring -- succotash was overcooked and coleslaw had a lot of mayo. The cornbread was inedible. For this type of restaurant, the beer selection was pretty slim, although the choices available seemed okay. I like IPAs, but they're not everyone's favorite. Our server made a mistake on the bill, but he cheerfully and quickly corrected his error. All in all, we expected more from the Lincoln and hope they make some improvements soon.
MM
MortyMort6920
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Service was outstanding; the waitress continuously let us know when our food was coming and always checked on each of us to see if we needed anything else. The Lady was a great, lively energetic talker and was from Bowie, MD and was a Black Female. She really made my family and myself feel at home at Lincoln's. We were seated immediately and our food only took 15 minutes to come out. Food was excellent!! Portions were huge; everyone took "Doggie Bags" home. My Mom will be 98 years old in (2) weeks and she is still raving about the Hamburger!! Most of us got the trio "Make your own meat-platter". Beef Brisket was so tender & juicy, ribs excellent, fried chicken was to perfection and not salty. Highly recommend to all if you ever visit the Silver Spring Business District. Great for family outings, birthday parties, business meetings or deals. Very casual atmosphere. I rate this establishment higher then Famous Daves.
CR
CaRo
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2017
overall3food2service5ambience3
Everything here is perfectly mediocre. The monster milkshakes are a sight to see, but they look much better than they taste. Everything I ate was totally lacking in flavor. It wasn't exactly bad, but it wasn't good, either. Look at the pictures online and skip going in person.
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David
Portland
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good meal for the price. Dessert was tasty too!
KS
KristinS
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Crazy Shakes were crazy!!! My kids went nuts. Sooooo good. Eat a light lunch so you can save room for these!
GA
GA03
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience4
Good Happy Hour drinks and snack prices. Get a frozen bourbon -its tasty and seems to have a good amount of liquor in it. Bar burger for $4.00 not bad. Ribs are decent and lots of bbq sauces to try.
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Lexy
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
Our server was pleasant and our order came out timely and correct. The milkshakes were great and the sides were good too. The puller pork was very dry and so was the bbq chicken. After reading other peoples reviews it seems like this is a common problem here.
CS
ChristinaS
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Not sure why this place has such bad Yelp reviews? We loved it here!!! Will definitely come back!!!
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Mikenormatlincolnbbqplace
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a blast at lincoln bbq . My girlfriend wanted to go so I surprised her on her birthday. Food was excellent, waiter was very friend and on time with order and drinks . I have recommended lincoln bbq to several people in hopes they would attend also.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2017
overall4food2service4ambience2
The table where we were seated was not very clean, I didn't really want to touch anything without risking getting my hands dirty or sticky before eating my food. I ordered the two meat combo and got fried chicken and bbq brisket. My two sides where good but the meats not so much. The chicken was too burnt to eat and the brisket, I got a piece that was nothing but fat. So all I ate was the Mac and cheese and greens. Oh and my cornbread. Out of my whole meal the cornbread was good. I think if it wasn't for the great waitress I had, I think her name was Jessica I would have left.
GP
GePerry
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Out experience here was GREAT!!! The food was good, the waiter and the crazy milkshakes were GREAT 👍🏽 Love it all! I was there with my husband and 2 friends on a double date, for brunch. Now all I have to do is try the dinner menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for the milk shakes
JW
JoyW
Baltimore
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
Thankfully we had gotten a reservation (for 8) and were able to be seated right away. The place was "hoppin"! We were greeted quickly by our server and offered drinks. The food took a little longer to arrive than we wanted but again, it was really busy! Plus we forgot to order an appetizer (which always help the wait seem shorter). Our server was very attentive to our needs and very informative about the food, sauces and AMAZING milkshakes! I would definitely go again - for a special occasion - as the prices are a bit steep to go there on a regular basis!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Tried Lincoln for lunch with family. Entries were good but nothing to write home about. In fairness, we plan to return to try other menu items! Mac and cheese lacked cheese. Ribs were so, so! Being from the south maybe our expectations were a bit high. Will try Lincoln's again!
DO
DennisO
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
Real good BBQ. Brisket was great. Mashies thick and corn was very good. PBR was ice cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2017
overall3food1service2ambience3
Turkey had a glob of garlic butter on top the Mac and cheese also over garlic the milkshakes were pretty but not that great to drink didn't care for it at all
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2017
overall4food3service4ambience4
Server was nice and was helpful. A few missteps with the food, luckwarm onion straws, dry cornbread, brought out wrong side, then later brought out wrong shake, and got the super cookie shake, but it had weak ingredients for the price....fake whipped cream, store bought chips ahoy cookies and cheap ice cream. Mac and cheese was very good and the turkey was pretty tasty. I would go back, but make sure I got the right dishes the next time. The staff was helpful and corrected everything when we asked.
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frgmt
Washington DC
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2017
overall1food2service1ambience2
The service here is HORRENDOUS. The food was okay, but not worth the wait. My friend ordered a shake and it literally took FORTY FIVE MINUTES to arrive at our table. The only reason I gave one star is because the lead busboy was very helpful and professional, unlike the guy who took our order and did basically nothing else besides put his dirty hands on the rims of our glasses when pouring water refills. It was kind of the manager to send over an extra shake and take 20% off our check, but it hardly made up for a disastrous dining experience. If you're a glutton for punishment you can try your luck or I recommend driving to Bethesda for the best BBQ ribs in town at Houston's.
ED
EatingDMV
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience4
Besides the hostesses that tried to turn me and my friends away, supposedly because their was no sitting available (there where at least five tables within eyesight that were empty), my experience at Lincoln's was positive. The BBQ was good and the sauces were spectacular. The monster milkshakes in my opinion were a bit lackluster, but definitely not ordinary.
E
Erin
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience3
We waited 20 minutes to get our first drink and almost an hour to get our food after we put in the order. We kept having to flag down the server to get any service. And then on top of it, the ribs I had were extremely fatty and the rest of the food was sub par. I was extremely disappointed and can't help but think there must be some major challenge with the way the kitchen works as the last restaurant that was in that location suffered from similar challenges getting food out in a timely manner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great BBQ. Awesome Milkshakes. Only thing I didn't like was the Mac and Cheese, was not that cheesy tasting. Other than that all of the other food was top notch. Recommend this restaurant highly.
AG
AmyG
Baltimore
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
We checked this place out because everyone was talking about their "crazy milkshakes." Unfortunately, this place is a bit kore hyped up than it actually is. Milkshakes look better than they taste, the beef Briskets were dry and bland so we smothered them with sauce and the mac & cheese barely had any cheese! Even our five year old son didn't like it too much. Overall, food is edible and ambience is pretty nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
I really hope this place succeeds! This is our second visit there and both have been overwhelmingly positive. This town (DC area) generally does not know how to do barbeque, but Lincoln's is the very best of the sparse bunch. Two of us had the lunch special--a generous portion of meat and two sides for under $15! The brisket was delicious and the sides were great--the beans have a bit of a kick and the fries were crisp and fresh. My husband loved the mac and cheese. You can choose your sauce from several at the table. We stick to the "Kansas" sauce, although I really wish it were called Kansas City, which is a bit more accurate. No matter, it's the right combo of spicy and sweet.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved this place! The BBQ brisket was tender and flavorful and the fried chicken was delicious. The clincher though were the awesome crazy milkshakes! A fun night out with my teenager! Would return for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2017
overall1food1service5ambience4
We went for brunch and ordered Benedict briskets, brisket macaroni and cheese and hash browns. The brisket was very dry, the macaroni and cheese was too, and not cheesy at all. The hash browns were a mushy unsalted mess.
PQ
PeachyQueen
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Because I am a Southern-raised gal, I had to try one of the newer barbecue spots in my Silver Spring neighborhood: Lincoln's Barbecue. I ordered the half rack of ribs, and that meat was smoked to perfection. The meat was perfectly seasoned, and it was "fall off the bones" tender. I also ordered the catfish which had great flavor and was battered in a corn meal and flour mixture and not in the wet, waffle batter many of these DMV restaurant so disrespectfully do. The collard greens were the perfect degree of vinegary and flavorful thanks to the pork seasoning. The mac and cheese wasn't the normal southern-baked variety, but the flavor saves the day. The cornbread tastes like my grandmama's. The baked beans had a nice smokey flavor as did the corn with peppers and chilies. The fried pickles and its dipping sauce were the perfect balance of tangy and happiness. I had some of my fiancée's beef brisket, and it had great flavor and texture. Finally, the drinks did not disappoint. I had the generous size strawberry margarita, and the cool crazy chocolate milkshake will be the talk of meal. You can add bourbon to the milkshakes if you want to coexist as a kid and a grown-up. I absolutely recommend LBBQ for its swift, friendly service, vast menu options, and downhome delicious food. It definitely is one of the better barbecue restaurants in the DMV.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
I've never been so thankful for a random Instagram post in my life. Kudos to Social Media, it's what led me to this place. My food was unbelievable! I had the beef brisket platter, my husband had the beef brisket sandwich melt and my daughter had the bbq chicken sandwich. The brisket was unbelievably tender and juicy, not dry at all, the brisket sandwich was excellent as well and the chicken was also moist and flavorful. OH!!! Try the mac and cheese too!!!! If you do find yourself here, do yourself a favor and save room for dessert. The milkshakes are to die for!! Forget calories for one night... Service was just as friendly...
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2017
overall3food4service2ambience2
We typically like to give all of the local establishments a try. We try to encourage businesses and restaurants to come to our area. The location is perfect. We attended the restaurant that had been at this location previously. We sat at a pub table near the bar. Our waitress was quick to take our drink and food orders and welcome us as first timers. From there things went downhill. Our food arrived and as I prepared to dine, I selected one of the bottles of sauce for my ribs. The container which was under pressure sprayed barbecue sauce all over me, the table, the wall and floor. We waited approximately 10 minutes trying to get the waitress's attention. When she came, she apologized for the incident and brought me a replacement beer and towels and napkins. She never returned to our table to check on us or make sure everything else was ok. Finally, I walked over to the bar to ask the bartender if we could have our bill to pay and leave. We understand that things can go wrong. We weren't expecting perfection, but we at least expected our waitress or someone from the restaurant to check to see if the rest of our meal was ok. We aren't those people who seek compensation for incidents or anything like that, but it's always just common courtesy for wait staff or management to follow-up with the customer. I'm not saying that I wouldn't go back to this place, but I will say that we'll give them plenty of time for additional training before we return. The food was ok, but it would've taken a lot to offset that incident and the customer service experience.
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Foodie4all
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2017
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food was good but service could've been better. We'll be back to see if service is better.

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Lincoln's Bar B Que - Permanently Closed is rated 3.7 stars by 75 OpenTable diners

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Lincoln's Bar B Que - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

STARTERS

Fried Pickles$5.95

Hummus Veggies$7.50

Chicken Tortilla$5.00

Frito Pie$9.00

Corn Bread$5.00

Tumble Weeds$4.95

Buffalo Shrimp$9.95

Old Bay Shrimp$9.95

PANCAKES

Apple$9.00

Bacon, Banana, & PB$10.00

Fried Chicken$13.00

BISCUITS

With Gravy$8.00

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese$10.00

Chopped Brisket$12.00

Fried Chicken$11.00

ODDS & EGGS

3 Eggs Any Style$9.00

Country Breakfast$13.00

Brisket Benedict$14.00

Bacon & Cheese Scramble$12.50

Green Chili Scramble$11.50

Red Chili Scramble$12.50

HASH BROWNS

Plain$5.00

Cheese$6.00

Chopped Brisket$7.00

Jalapeños & Cheese$6.00

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Classic Burger$9.95

BBQ Burger$12.50

Lincolns Best Burger$13.50

Fried Chicken Breast$11.50

BBQ Pulled Pork$10.95

Lincolns Chicken Breast$11.50

BBQ Pulled Chicken$10.50

Chopped Brisket$11.95

Brisket Melt$12.95

Veggie Po Boy$11.50

ENTREES

Salmon$16.75

Roasted Veggie Plate$13.95

Fried Catfish$14.75

KIDS

JR Rack of Ribs$9.50

BBQ Chicken$8.00

Kid Mac$8.00

Tenders$8.00

Sliders$8.00

Salads

Chopped Salad$9.50

Wedge Salad$8.00

SIDES

Corn, Peppers & Chilis$3.00

Fries$3.50

Old Bay Fries$4.00

Slaw$3.00

Potato Salad$3.00

Mac & Cheese$4.00

Collard Greens$3.50

BBQ Baked Beans$3.00

Mashed Potatoes$3.00

Side Salad$3.50

Triple Cut Bacon$7.50

Sausage Links$6.50

DESSERT

Apple Crumble$5.50

Brownie Sunday$5.50

Milkshakes$5.50

Super Crazy Milkshakes$10.00

Banana Pudding$6.50

Ice Cream$4.00

BEVERAGES

Soda$2.50

Iced Tea$2.50

Sweet Tea$2.50