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American, Barbecue
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Lunch, Dinner
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Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Table Service
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Reviewed 17 July 2022 via mobile

We have visited this establishment multiple times but today…….we ordered our food at the counter for “eat-in” because they no longer have waiters/waitress’ in the restaurant! Once we sat down we noticed the heat was unbearable! I looked at the thermostat and it’s 85 degrees...in this place! We spent $95 for three people to eat and they don’t have proper AC! Looks like this place is struggling despite the increased cost of the meals. We are not coming back anytime soon!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 July 2022

Best BBQ I have had in a while. The $29 rack of baby back ribs was to die for! The corn bread was excellent as well

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 20 February 2021 via mobile

I'd longed for some good, home tasting vegetables and ventured here since it was closer to home. I'd been there before, years ago. It's a small business that's family owned so I like to support those kind of businesses. When I got my food and...looked at it, I realized why I hadn't been there in awhile. The price to portion size is not worth it. The food tasted ok, but it's not worth me venturing there again. It's located on 301 (near Brandywine/Waldorf MD line) in strip mall near other stores with sufficient parking. Give it a try and decide for yourself.More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 10 November 2020 via mobile

Based on rankings and other reviews, I expected this to be just an ok bbq place. Sure the cashiers don't go out of their way on customer service, but I went there for food not to make friends. What I got was a delicious North...Carolina pulled pork sandwich. It didn't need sauce, but the sauce was also perfect. My husband agreed it was in our top 5 for pulled pork. Next stop i will give the brisket a shot.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 8 September 2019

We drove up from SE VA to go to Leftys's for BBQ chicken. My terminally ill roommate had worked on the building as a contractor years before and wanted to see the building, and I wanted to get the chicken. The staff at Lefty's did...not disappoint--we were greeted pleasantly and the cashier was very courteous in taking our order. I decided on the white meat chicken with the sweet potato casserole and green beans, and we both are it all! Thanks, Lefty's, for still being there and making both our days! We'll be back again!More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 1 April 2019

Tucked away in a run-of-the-mill strip mall, the BBQ at Lefty's is not to be missed. Ribs (wet and dry), killer wings, and a BBQ chicken sandwich that was smack-your-lips delicious were the highlights of our meal. While the wait was long (a good sign)...the staff were super-helpful and very friendly. If you're looking for a good meal just off Rte 301, look no farther than Lefty's.More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 23 July 2018 via mobile

I stopped at Lefty’s to pick up dinner for me and my family. There are a variety of menu options to choose from all with reasonable prices. The staff is extremely friendly and pleasant. Lefty’s give you the option to dine in or carry out....The portions are great and along with the prices. All the meals are cooked to order, therefore I advise you to call in and place your order as your wait time might be longer that anticipated. Lefty’s is great spot for either a couples date night or family dinner.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 4 July 2018 via mobile

I submitted my order online at 2:49pm and selected to pay in the restaurant. The site and my confirmation email said my order was for pickup at 3:09pm. I figured they would be a little busy today so I arrived 15 minutes later at 3:24pm...to allow them a little extra time. When I arrived, the cashier went to the back, got a piece of paper and rang my order up and I paid. She said it would be ready shortly. After 10 minutes I inquired about my order and she said it was still being worked. I asked her if they just start working on my order when she rang it up. She shrugged her shoulders and said there are a lot of tickets ahead of yours. The couple that was in line when I arrived and placed there order in person at that time and not ahead of time online, received their order at 4:00pm. At 4:09pm I went back to the counter and asked why my order still wasn’t ready, an HOUR after it was supposed to be ready for pickup. She walked to the back and after a minute or so she came back out with my order. So, I didn’t receive my order that was placed online at 2:49pm to be picked up at 3:09pm until 4:10. This is totally unacceptable.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 2 July 2018

Lefty's catered my Dad's 100th Birthday Party on June 30, 2018 for 120 guest. There was nothing but praise from each guest on how delicious the food was and asking for Lefty's contact information. Not only was the food good but the staff could not...have done a better job, efficient, prompt and courteous. Even the community center where we held the party complimented on the cleanliness, saying the kitchen was cleaned to perfection. Thank you LaTanya and Staff, Great Job!More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 18 June 2018 via mobile

This local favorite is a must visit. Upon my first arrival I was greeted by the delicious aroma of perfectly seasoned pork. The ribs literally fall of the bone. The NC pulled pork had just enough vinegar to not over power the sandwich. Even the...homemade chips were good. I topped it of with a patron margarita (yes they have drinks). I will be back.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 12 June 2018

Its sad to write this review, because I'm sure Lefty has been ruined by new regulations of "safety" after the fire. I used to live in Southern MD and worked in Alexandria. Before the fire I would stop at least once a week on my...way home for a tub of fabulous BBQ. The smoky aroma would fill by car and it was hell not to pull over and eat it on the side of the road. I was crushed after the fire and I would check very often to see if there was any life there. I have since moved to VA and have had the 'new' BBQ 3 times and its not the same. No great wafting smoky smell, no spicy heat, nothing to make me want to swing out of the way any more. I had a small bag of the OLD BBQ left in the freezer, and pulled it out for a taste test. Even after several years in the freezer it was hands above the new stuff. So I bid you farewell, and blame the CODES for ruining a landmark.More

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed 2 June 2018 via mobile

We had eaten here once before when we traveled through this area. Today we went out of our way to eat here. The food is excellent. Highly recommend. North Carolina BBQ with a wonderful BBQ sauce addition. We were thrilled that they now sell their...BBQ sauce bottled! Definitely worth the stop. An additional plus- clean bathrooms! And staff with great personality!!More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 19 February 2018

We visited Lefty's on Sunday around 6pm. It was our first visit since about a year, as we do not live close by. Octavia, our server was very knowledgeable and courteous. We were very happy with the service. The store is well known for its...cabbage, collard greens and bread pudding. All three of the items were sold out. For a restaurant that is open until 8pm on Sunday, I truly feel that all items on the menu should be available. Although the overall meal is good, we had to settle instead of getting what we really wanted.More

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

We wanted to try them out for Sunday dinner, and we're disappointed. I ordered their vegetable platter and the portions were small (3 fork-full) takeout cup sizes. My hubby ordered the whiting fish only (approx. 4 pieces.) The food was tasty, but not a good...value considering the price! Their cornbread was the best thing we ate! (I took a picture to upload it the file size was too large. Sorry.) Parking is limited as there are other retail stores in the strip mall and a new Krispy Kreme that took up half of the previously available parking spaces.More

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed 16 December 2017

Hubby and I stopped in for a BBQ fix and wanted a new place to try, so we chose Lefty's since we were in the area. I ordered 1 lb. of ribs with sauce and 2 sides (Garlic mashed potatoes and Collard greens) and hubby...had a brisket sammie platter. Note: the sides are larger portions when ordered separate from platters. Mine were pretty big. We both ordered UNSWEET tea, but I guess the don't truly make unsweetened tea here, so I had to get by with water. No biggie for some, but I just really enjoy good strong ice tea with my Bar- B- Q, so I was a bit let down. Lemme say though, things turned around quick. Our food came quickly and looked amazing. My ribs were PERFECT. Really, the meat was plentiful for ribs, juicy, but nicely crisped on the outer edges and even the "bone skin" we rib eaters love to pull off with our teeth was seasoned nicely and perfect to gnaw off. The sauce was excellent, it had the vinegar of a good Memphis type, with none of the over-sweetness most have. I loved them and will most decidedly be back for more of them. I really enjoyed both the potatoes and the greens as well. The garlic is a perfect foil to the sweet sauce, although mine were a touch dry. Little butter would have remedies that, but overall the flavor of them was excellent. The greens had a slightly smoky weird sweetness to them. Never had my greens like that. They were cooked well and after the surprise of the first bite, grew on me. I found myself devouring them after a bit. Hubby's brisket was good, but way too salty. And we both adore our salt. He loves brisket, but less salt in the brine/prep would do wonders here. I could taste same seasoning hiding under all the salt, but it was hard to find. The bun was a nice selection for the sandwich size, but the construction was sloppy, making it pretty hard to eat. We also got a to-go order for the kiddo and I tried the items too when we got home. He was thrilled with the seasoned potato curls and liked the pulled pork sandwich, even though it was spicy. He said a lot of kids might not like it, but he lies the spice, so he was happy. The sandwich is HUGE, enough for two meals easy. The pork is shredded; consistency like tuna fish and mixed with dried pepper flakes and other spices, very tasty even without the BBQ sauce. Add that sauce though, and the vinegary coleslaw, and you'll have a huge messy treasure of a sammy. Very good. Prices are a little more than we expected, but the staff is excellent and the atmosphere very family friendly. It was nice to hear folks having a good time, laughing and birthday parties are welcomed here. TV's are on so you can see a game or some cartoons, but not obtrusive. Overall, I thought it very good. Only a few things I would suggest: a few Specials maybe with smaller sides/half portions for those on a budget, Make sure you have some good strong UNsweet tea on offer, and PLEASE put TOOTHPICKS on the tables.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
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