Best Barbecue restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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A photo of Breakers Korean Bar-B-Q Fair Oaks Mall restaurant

1. Breakers Korean Bar-B-Q Fair Oaks Mall

4.1

Excellent(70)

$$$$

• Korean • Fairfax

Booked 5 times today

We went to Breakers for a fun night out. It was fun to cook the food at our table. We got the AYCE and it was way more than we could eat! Next time I’ll just get al la cart and get only what I want!

2. Ruthie's All-Day

4.8

Exceptional(2129)

$$$$

• American • Arlington

Booked 128 times today

It feels like we were the last people in Arlington to go to Ruthie's and it was worth the wait. Simple foods - hanger steak, scallops, brussels sprouts, even the deviled eggs - were like nothing I had ever tasted. Just fantastic.

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3. Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA

4.7

Exceptional(596)

$$$$

• Japanese • Arlington

Booked 44 times today

The all you can eat selection is such an amazing deal and the food is delicious!

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4. Texas Jacks Barbecue

4.8

Exceptional(1215)

$$$$

• Barbecue • Arlington

Booked 18 times today

We discovered Texas Jack's by accident while visiting our son who moved to Arlington VA. We love good barbecue and especially brisket. We were blown away by the quality and flavors! The best, juiciest brisket we'd ever had. Large portions, innovative offerings and combinations, super-friendly wait staff. We always order extra to bring home. We are about 2 hours away and have driven there just to eat. Well, and to visit our son too. Definitely try their Sunday brunch.

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5. Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

4.2

Awesome(313)

$$$$

• Barbecue • Arlington

Booked 12 times today

The food was awesome!! The amount of food that you get with the servings is incredible!!! Everything tasted really good, well seasoned and messy just like BBQ is supposed to be!!! Definitely will come back!!!

6. Epic Smokehouse

4.7

Exceptional(946)

$$$$

• American • Arlington

Booked 12 times today

I was there for lunch and it was very quiet, so I can’t speak for the volume level on a busy dinner night. Food was excellent, very smokey real bbq. Nice wine list and excellent service. Only knock, portions were not large for the money.

7. Liberty Barbecue

4.3

Awesome(206)

$$$$

• Barbecue • Falls Church

Booked 2 times today

Made a reservation for 11:30 AM on a Sunday morning but didn't really need it - place was only 1/4 full. My 16 yo son and I each had the small plates brunch. Highlights: pork ribs, collard greens, butternut squash soup, fried chicken. Brisket was a little dry, yet tasty and deviled eggs were just OK. My son loved the biscuit with biscuit gravy. Ended with a delicious butterscotch banana pudding. Service was great - came back often to take orders for more small plates and drink refills. When we left at 12:30 PM, place was 3/4 full. I would definitely go back.

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8. Succotash - National Harbor

4.5

Awesome(2832)

$$$$

• American • National Harbor

Booked 47 times today

New Years Day brunch. The French Toast was amazing and so was the maple bacon. The chicken and waffles was average. The chicken was a little dry but had ok flavor and nothing special about the waffles. Overall it was really good.

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tyson's Corner restaurant

9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tyson's Corner

3.7

Very Good(179)

$$$$

• American • Vienna

Booked 3 times today

The Jambalaya was way over cooked. Santa Fe salad was missing black beans and very little avocado. Should be heavy with both. Service was good but very slow.

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10. Della J’s Delectables

4.4

Awesome(8)

$$$$

• Regional American (Southern) • Alexandria

Booked 8 times today

The Food was Great, Hot and cooked the right way! EVERYTHING! My server was very attentive and gave me Auntie Vibes.The Ice Sweet Tea was bombbbbb! Very homie vibes. A nice place to bring Grandma for a nice dinner party.

Best Barbecue restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

Price

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Breakers Korean Bar-B-Q Fair Oaks Mall

2. Ruthie's All-Day

3. Gyu-Kaku - Arlington, VA

4. Texas Jacks Barbecue

5. Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

6. Epic Smokehouse

7. Liberty Barbecue

8. Succotash - National Harbor

9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tyson's Corner

10. Della J’s Delectables

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