Rogue Estate BBQ

Folks who get it, get it. This is the place for friendly-serviced, creatively crafted, delicious barbecue and there is a group of devoted locals to prove it. And, yes, you have to queue for the 'cue. This is a one man operation and he pours his heart into it. Everything is homemade, even the sauces. RE is usually open 1-2 days a week (Thurs and/or Fri). You can get on the email list to receive weekly updates on hours and specials. I highly recommend trying the specials when you can, they are almost always superb. My current faves are the smoked meatballs and the lamb rogan josh. I hear legendary tales about his Frito pie. Portions are large and shareable, or you can get your own order and save the rest for a lovely lunch the next day (make your co-workers jealous). Now that it's comfort food weather, put on your coat and go meet a neighbor while waiting to order your meat.

Full disclosure - I am friends with the owner.Food: The food is incredible, every single time. Portions are healthy, you are definitely getting what you pay for. The special varies, and Bob brings back ones that were popular. You can rest assured that both knowledge and experience are poured into each special from design to smoke to serving. The pulled pork and brisket are the ole' reliables, and are consistently delicious every time.Service: Please, for the love of smoked meat everywhere, set expectations. This is a one-person show, at every level. On top of that, Bob loves to chat, and loves to remember his customers. If the margins allowed it, I can assure you he would hire help - he has, in fact, done this in the past. If there's a line, it's going to be a while. If you need your food more quickly, I suggest that you go elsewhere. But, and this is the important part, the food is worth the wait.Ambiance: The tunes coming through the blown boat speakers, the shredded flags waving in the wind, the picnic tables, and the fire cage for when the temperature's on the chilly side... I'm not sure how Bob was able to re-create the patio party vibe, but he's done it.I highly recommend Rogue Estate. Highly. If you want to know when they're going to be open, sign up for the e-mail list.

Seriously so good. I will definitely be coming back! So glad I'm within walking distance! Everything was delicious and had generous portions! I had the pulled pork and BBQ beans on the side. 10/10

Brisket, Cheesy Potatoes and Baked Beans Excellent flavors, great value and excellent customer service. Positives are taste, portion sizes and value. Negative is that it's only open one or two days a week. I understand that's it's a one man show but it's too bad they don't hire a person or two to allow Ferndale to enjoy this excellent take on BBQ. We had a great meal as it's more than enough for two people.

I've walked and driven past this place so many times and finally got the chance to try it tonight. They are only open from 3-7 on Thursday and Friday nights. We got the 1/2 pound of pulled pork with a side of cheese grits and it comes with a little barbecue sauce and a bun. They have a different special every day so we tried it-green salsa marinated pork with cheesy refried beans, sour cream, lime and 3 tortillas today. The food was very fresh and came up in just a few minutes but was a bit more expensive than I anticipated. We sat out at one of the 3 picnic tables that they have on the lot and chowed down.

A great and unique experience. This is a food truck that you can visit at it's home base. A fantastic experience in the summer, spring or fall. Their "Q" is excellent. The only issue I have and wish they had were a few more basic sides. Their sides all have some unusual (but not bad) flavor profile. The BBQ baked beans are excellent but I wish they hadva basic cornbread and potato chips that didn't have unusual flavors. Just a straight salted or salt & pepper. But that said, it never stops me from coming herePS: If anybody at RE sees this and decides to do cornbread, remember that actual kernels of corn have no place in cornbread!

Absolutely amazing BBQ in Ferndale but that isn't the only reason I am rating 5 stars. I have a deathly dairy allergy and when I told the owner he took it upon himself to not only use clean gloves and utensils but made it known to reassure me that there would be no cross contamination. It is very rare for people to take something like this so seriously from my experience and it was so refreshing to know someone understands dietary restrictions. He could have easily brushed it off or said he couldn't accommodate me but that was not the case. I trusted him to not send me to the hospital and he cared about the gravity of the situation. I know this might sound like an exaggeration but I've been to plenty of the most acclaimed restaurants in the area who have caused me to go to the hospital because they don't take allergies seriously. I haven't gone out to a new restaurant that I trust in 3 years and I will absolutely be going back. The brisket and BBQ beans were amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the pulled pork. Thank you for providing an awesome experience and being one of the few chefs in the area who actually care.

Hands down some of the best BBQ I've had in a long time and most definitely worth the wait. My sister and I ended up getting the ribs with BBQ beans and the brisket with roasted corn, respectively. I cannot express how fast we ate our meals because of how good they were. The ribs were falling off the bone, the brisket was super lean and not fatty at all. The roasted white corn had onion, red pepper, and spices that were a great pairing with the brisket, and the bean's flavor was great. The BBQ sauce that was provided was great as well: lots of vinegar which I love. We also got ourselves the cherry cobbler for dessert, and all I can say is WOW. So buttery, crispy, and sweet. Definitely 10/10! And the owner was so sweet that he gave my sister and me extra ribs for being first timers! Overall, they're doing a great job, and I will be dragging my friends and family here as soon as I can to grab some more grub! Highly recommend! :)

I have been to RE precisely twice, and both times were a bit disappointing. The quality and flavor of the food is good, but the place is utterly disorganized and the service slow. Waiting 20 minutes to receive some pulled pork seems rather unnecessary, particularly considering that there were no other patrons ahead of me. The second time, I paid my money and waited about 10 minutes before they offered me potato chips, as they didn't have "enough potatoes" to make up the featured side dish. This is an exact quote. Turns out, by "enough potatoes," they meant ZERO potatoes. Silliness like this keeps Rogue Estate off of my regular rotation of restaurants.

Wow!Wow!Wow!Drove by and saw this Shack in Parking lot and had to take a look.Ordered the Brisket , with Beans and...Oh My!!!!!The Brisket is the BEST I have ever tasted, moist, juicy, full of flavor absolutely amazing.Bob the owner is the best, the friendliest I have ever met and clearly loves what he has achieved here.Many locals returning for their special BBQ treat!Highly recommended!!