21 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Washington

“Enjoyed my meal tonight. Friendly and superb service from David!“

“This my first time here and it was probably one of the best experience I’ve ever had at a bar in DC . I’ll definitely be back for my birthday next week. Love the atmosphere“

“I decided to give this place a try this past weekend. I ordered the Swachos to-go, and they were absolutely outstanding. The cheese on top was delicious, some of the best I've had. I was only there a short time, but met some people who invited me to a nightclub. I'm glad I chose this place and highly recommend the Swachos. The only drawback was that it was hard to access, due to the extreme traffic of people in the area.“

“When I tell you that’s I’ve been looking for some good authentic bbq, I have! And, I’ve been disappointed up until now. I decided to give DCity Smokehouse a try. I got the smoked wings, ribs, and collards. The meats has a nice REAL smoked flavor, seasoned to perfection, and the collards were on point. I look forward to trying more food items from the menu. I highly recommend!“

“Great food and beer. Awesome service“

“It's a very unique place, with a country style, and the space is very spacious.
The food is delicious; the ribs are highly recommended, and the portions are generous.
It has a side bar, and the mac and cheese is delicious.“

“Great Spot! You’ll really like it!“

“they have the best stuffed turkey legs in town“

“We stopped for lunch yesterday after leaving the zoo. The aroma when we opened the door hooked us from the start. Our waiter, Courtland, was amazing and took excellent care of us. His recommendations were spot on. The food came out hot, fast and delicious. I have no idea when I’ll be back in DC again, but I know where I’ll want to eat when I am.“

“I Highly recommend this restaurant. I had Mother’s Day dinner here and it was AMAZING! The food was great and the customer service was Top tier. The manager Edin was attentive and friendly. My entire family enjoyed ourselves. I will definitely dine with those guys again in the future. Small parties and Large parties are Welcomed. 2 👍🏾 Up.“

“I recently placed my second order of cocktails to go with Premier Cocktail, and it was another grown, sexy and tasty hit. This time, I gifted the limited edition fall flavors--Apple Cider Sangria and Vanilla Pear Punch, along with the Lemonberry Crush, to a few friends. They absolutely loved them! One said the vanilla pear punch was "BOMB" and the other said the apple cider sangria and lemonberry crush were "good, strong and sweet, just how I like". I myself enjoyed the lemonberry crush and mango crush from my first order. I'm not much of a drinker, so to have something that tastes great with a nice, smooth kick, is just what I need to unwind with some music and a good book sometimes. I highly recommend Premier Cocktail. The drinks are amazing, the orders, whether 2 or 4 bottles, are pwell-packaged and delivered in a timely fashion and the prices are just right. If you need gift ideas or want to add something unique and great to your bar collection, do yourself a favor and order up!“

“We used the BBQ Bus for a work event this past week and they did a great job! The food was hot, fresh and came out fast.They have been a pleasure to work with from the start of planning this event. We had to change dates due to Covid and the owners worked with us. Excellent customer service.We will be using them again!“

“I eat at Iron Age every time I pass through DC. It is an awesome experience with great food. The price is also very good at $30 for 90 minutes. I just can't order the shrimp because it is whole shrimp with eyes and all.“

“The food was solid, not extraordinary. However, our server, Maya, was exceptional. She provided excellent service, as she was attentive and prompt with addressing our requests at the table. Overall, I would love to return to this restaurant if I were to experience this service again.“

“I visited the K Street location,the service was AWFUL!!,this was my FIRST VISIT!! The staff wasn't HELPFUL @ ALL,when I finally decided what i wanted to order,I was rushed to order,I knew nothing about the other items offered, my food was piled in one bag,my food was busting out of my bag,when I asked for another bag,because any fool could see all this food couldn't fit in one bag,which cost me 5 cent on my credit card & very unprofessional service!! I would have loved to kown what other items are offered @2 Fifty BBQ,I received better service @ Popeyes!! I referred my son to this location, I hope he has a better experience then I had!!!
I was very disappointed in my service,then I was RUSHED!!! MY VISIT WAS NOT CUSTOMER FRIENDLY!!@ NOT PILE ONE'S FOOF IN ONE BAG READY TO BUST OUT ON THE FLOOR,NOT BUT 3 ORDERS IN ONE BAG!!!II TRAVELED A LONG DISTANCE FOR THISPOOR SERVICE,VISITED THIS LOCATION ON 10/16,
THANKS,LENA0“

“Hands down the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Fantastic brisket with good bark, best smoked pork in the region. Also, it's the best whiskey bar within 100 miles. Usually a good crowd with lots of regulars from the neighborhood. Staff obviously has low turnover and they're really friendly (unless they're really busy, in which case they are getting down to business). Owners are almost always on site and engaging with patrons (or de-escalate the occasional poor patron behavior). They have BRISKET dog treats! If we ever lose them, I'll grieve. I love this place.“

“I'm a proud Royal Rooster regular and the food is always superb. I'm particularly fond with the Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich. The family that runs the restaurant are extremely welcoming and hospitable. I always feel at home when dining.“

“Ordered the BBQ chicken with burnt ends and cheddar biscuits over DD. I got an incredible amount of food for my money (especially for a BBQ joint in DC), and everything was absolutely incredible!! Breads and meats so flavorful and perfect. So so pleased! Over 5/5 stars!“

“This little counter service bbq joint is phenomenal. It is tiny. With just enough room to order, but the food is some of the best bbq ever. Its smoked and grilled, the wings are not just the drumstick or flat, one wing is both peices. The chicken is so tender, the ribs fall apart, the sauce is happiness on a plate. We are from Tennessee, and this bbq blows anything we have out of the water. And service is FAST. Thank you for the best good we had all trip!!“

“When I tell you that’s I’ve been looking for some good authentic bbq, I have! And, I’ve been disappointed up until now. I decided to give DCity Smokehouse a try. I got the smoked wings, ribs, and collards. The meats has a nice REAL smoked flavor, seasoned to perfection, and the collards were on point. I look forward to trying more food items from the menu. I highly recommend!“

“Feel welcome. Nelson is amazing“