Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

1051 North Highland Street, Arlington
(571) 312-8791

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Iconic Pulled Pork with Macaroni and Cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw
Our Iconic Pulled Pork Sandwich
Proper Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Smoked Avocado Deviled Eggs
Candied Bacon Eggs Benedict
Cedar Plank Smores Brownies
Southwest Brisket Eggrolls
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Chopped Brisket Sandwich

Menu

Featured items
Smokecraft Combo - Pick 3
Choice of three of our award-winning meats! Choose from pulled pork / sliced brisket / ¼ chicken / jalapeno cheddar sausage / st. louis ribs / turkey. Comes with choice of one side.
Smokecraft Combo - Pick 2
Pick 2 of our award-winning meats! Choose from pulled pork / sliced brisket / ¼ chicken / jalapeno cheddar sausage / st. louis ribs / turkey. Served with choice of 1 side.
Our Iconic Pulled Pork Sandwich
Dry rubbed and coleslaw.
Banana Pudding
caramelized bananas, smoked butter, nilla wafers, whipped cream
St Louis Ribs
Prairie Fresh USA Prime Grade Ribs / dry rubbed and cherry wood smoked.
Chopped Brisket Sandwich
USDA Prime brisket, sweet BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, and coleslaw.

Appetizers
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Compart duroc and apple glaze.
All-American Nachos
Tortilla chips, smoked queso, Cheddar, Jack, pico de gallo, jalapenos, crema, and avocado crema.
Whole V Pit Wings
All-natural chicken, beer brined, old bay, and ranch.
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Smoked pulled chicken, smoked blue cheese, and tri-color tortillas.
Smoked Avocado Deviled Eggs
Smoked avocado and pickled onion.
Southwest Brisket Eggrolls
black beans / roasted red peppers / jack cheese / prime brisket / hatch ranch
Bar-B-Quedilla
smoked beef tallow flour tortillas / chipotle aioli / jack cheddar cheese / pico / avocado crema / tangy bbq

Salads
Clarendon Cobb Salad
Smoke-boiled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, pulled smoked chicken, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, smoked paprika, & sherry vinaigrette.
Firebird Chicken Salad
Pulled smoked chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, Southwest caviar, sunrise bell peppers, Cheddar cheese, crispy onions, BBQ ranch, and tangy BBQ sauce.
Grilled Caesar Salad
Charred romaine, Parmesan, smoked Caesar dressing, and toasted bread.
Roasted Beet Salad
smoke roasted beets, smoked blue cheese, backyard balsamic, arugula, pickled onions, candied pecans
Smoked Burrata Caprese Salad
Applewood smoked burrata, Roma tomatoes, arugula, grilled watermelon, and balsamic reduction.

Sandwiches
Our Iconic Pulled Pork Sandwich
Dry rubbed and coleslaw.
Chopped Brisket Sandwich
USDA Prime brisket, sweet BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, and coleslaw.
The Dip
thinly sliced smoked top round / smoked dijon butter / whipped goat cheese / caramelized mushrooms & onions / au jus
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
maple wood smoked chicken / cole slaw
Qlub Sandwich
Smoked turkey, candied bacon, smoked ham, avocado, Swiss, Cheddar, mayo, and mustard BBQ sauce.
Black Cracked Reuben
cherry wood smoked prime grade brisket pastrami, 1000 island dressing, swiss, sauerkraut, marble rye
Cubano Sandwich
Smoked ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard BBQ sauce.

Traditional Entrees
Smokecraft Combo - Pick 2
Pick 2 of our award-winning meats! Choose from pulled pork / sliced brisket / ¼ chicken / jalapeno cheddar sausage / st. louis ribs / turkey. Served with choice of 1 side.
Smokecraft Combo - Pick 3
Choice of three of our award-winning meats! Choose from pulled pork / sliced brisket / ¼ chicken / jalapeno cheddar sausage / st. louis ribs / turkey. Comes with choice of one side.
St Louis Ribs
Prairie Fresh USA Prime Grade Ribs / dry rubbed and cherry wood smoked.
Prime Brisket Platter
USDA Prime Grade Brisket, dry rubbed, hickory, & cherrywood smoked.
BBQ Chicken Platter
Brined, dry-rubbed, Maplewood smoked, and pineapple-bourbon sauce.
Pulled Pork Platter
Dry rubbed, hickory, & cherrywood smoked.
Smoked Turkey Platter
brined / dry rubbed / maple wood smoked

Modern Barbecue Entrees
Cedar Plank Chipotle Maple Bourbon Salmon
Chipotle rubbed, maple-bourbon glaze, and candied pecans.
Barbacoa Tacos
chipotle cocoa rubbed beef cheeks / oak & hickory smoke / smoked beef tallow flour tortillas / salsa verde / smoked cotija / picked onions / cilantro
Chesapeake Smoked Crab Cakes
apple wood smoked crab / grilled lemon / chipotle aioli / served with fries and brussels sprouts

Sides
1/2 Dozen Cornbread
Mac & Cheese
Seasoned Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Salad
Campfire Baked Beans
BBQ Street Corn
Collard Greens
Brussel Sprouts
Cole Slaw
Smoked Cauliflower

Desserts
Banana Pudding
caramelized bananas, smoked butter, nilla wafers, whipped cream
Cedar Plank Chocolate Brownie S'mores
Cedar plank smoked brownies, chocolate, marshmallows, graham cracker, chocolate orange ganache, and vanilla bean ice cream.
Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding
Cherrywood smoked semi-sweet chocolate, port-soaked dried cherries, and vanilla bean ice cream.
Colada Key Lime Pie

Sauces
Tangy BBQ Sauce
This Kansas City style sauce has a sweet and smoky flavor, with hints of vinegar and black pepper. Ideal for Ribs, Brisket and Pork.
Spicy BBQ Sauce
This Texas style sauce is built from roasted tomatoes and chiles, giving it a long smoky and spicy finish. Ideal for Brisket, Sausage and Chicken.
Sweet BBQ Sauce
This Memphis style sauce has deep molasses tones with a light spice finish. Ideal for Pork, Ribs and Chicken.
Mustard BBQ Sauce
This Savannah style sauce has a balance of sweet and tangy mustard, with hints of smoke and black pepper. Ideal for Turkey, Chicken, Sausage and Pork.
Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
A deep molasses sweet sauce with hints of fresh pineapple and smoke. Ideal for Chicken and Turkey.
Honey Peach Vinegar
Our take on a Carolina style vinegar sauce, with hints of honey, peaches and smoke. Ideal for Pork.

Fountain Beverages
Arizona Arnold Palmer 23oz
Arizona Green Tea 23oz
Arizona Sweet Tea 23oz
Diet Pepsi
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Mug Root Beer
Pepsi
Dr Pepper
Tropicana Lemonade
Pineapple Juice
Orange Crush
Mountain Valley Still Water (0.5L)
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water (0.5L)
Mountain Dew
Sierra Mist
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice

Mains
Craft Texas Toast
Creamy cinnamon Texas toast, smoked berries, and maple bourbon syrup.
Smoked Monte Cristo
Smoked ham, smoked turkey, Swiss, mustard BBQ sauce, Texas toast, cranberry, and maple bourbon syrup.
Proper Chicken & Waffles
Smoked jalapeno cornbread waffles, buttermilk fried chicken, peach butter, and chipotle maple.
Build Your Benedict
Pulled pork or chicken, poached eggs, buttermilk biscuit, tomatoes, and chipotle hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes.
The Ranch Hand Breakfast
3 eggs, grilled green tomato, potato hash, 2 slices Texas toast, and breakfast pork.

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Recent Reviews

The pulled pork is incredible! The cornbread is delicious, the service was super fast, and all the sides are amazing you truly can't go wrong. I've always been partial to the sweet bbq sauce, but i tried the honey peach this time and it was just as good. Love the amount of options and can't wait to come back!
September 2026
We were not familiar with the area before and we wanted some barbecue and fortunately we found this place and it was the absolute best barbecue we have ever had. Wonderful staff especially Blaire he was great: very polite and helpful with everything. Everything was freshly made, it did not take long, and the price was respectable. We will definitely be coming back and we recommend anyone who has not ate here before to come do so as this place will not let you down!
August 2026
Good flavor, attentive servers. Really enjoyed their deviled eggs, turkey, and spicy greens. Of the four meats we tried, two had unacceptable amounts of fat content, esp at this price point. (I don't think I've ever experienced wads of fat in pulled pork before.)
August 2026

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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

1051 North Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 312-8791