best ribs, best pulled pork, best bbq period. i went to college in sc where people pride themselves on their bbq and as a result i thought i knew what good bbq was. i know now that i was young and naive ;) carter que is the best bbq i have had in maryland, sc, and everywhere in between. the black raspberry sauce is one of a kind and always a good choice; thick and sweet but not overpowering.
things i really like are:
the pulled pork. other places in maryland seem to over do the vinegar in the pork and as a result everyone seems to like drenching it in sauce. carter que servers the pork "dry" with some sauce on top (you can add more of course). the result is a smoky goodness that highlights perfectly done meat instead of sugary sauce.
the brisket. thick cut and fall apart good. best bbq brisket.
and finally: the ribs. i cannot say enough about them as they are simply amazing. what really sets them apart from other places is the shear amount of meat on them. unlike other restaurants, carter que serves theirs with the massive slag of meat on the top (or outside) of theribsstill attached. the result is the meatiestribsi have ever had. you can order them with a dry rub or with sauce. the dry rub is excellent.