Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company - Glover Park
2418 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-2558
Neighborhood: Glover Park
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Opening Hours:
Open Monday through Saturday 11 to 10, Sunday 11 to 9.
Nearby Metro Stops: Tenleytown-AU, Foggy Bottom-GWU
Price Range: Inexpensive
Dress: Informal
Noise Level: Chatty
Reservations: Not Needed
Website: http://www.rocklands.com/
Best Dishes:
Pork ribs; macaroni and cheese; corn pudding; whole suckling pig.
Price Details:
Sandwiches, $3.29 to $6.25; entrees, $2.99 to market price.
John Snedden started Rocklands in a tiny Glover Park storefront in 1990. He now serves more than 150,000 pounds of pork a year. The original location has a few seats, the Alexandria branch a few more, but most DC and Alexandria customers prefer takeout.
There's chicken, beef, even fish on the menu, but the main attraction is the pork ribs. Seasoned then slowly smoked over hickory and red oak, they are moist, tender, and flavorful. The best of the sides are macaroni-and-cheese and corn pudding. Looking for an impressive centerpiece for a party? Have Rocklands cook a whole suckling pig. The price is $4.99 a pound, and the pigs are available in weights up to 120 pounds.