49 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Springfield

“If I could give this place six stars, I would! From the moment we stepped through the doors, the warm aroma of sizzling meats and their pepper and salt combo whispered, “You’re about to have the meal of your life.” And boy, was that promise fulfilled. The service? Impeccable. Our server was like a culinary ninja—silent and swift, yet somehow always there exactly when we needed a refill on kimchi or a tip on the perfect grill timing for our food. The food? Chef’s kiss. The beef was so tender it felt like it had signed a peace treaty with my taste buds. The spicy chicken had just the right kick, and the bulgogi? Let’s just say they made me question every other Korean BBQ I’ve ever eaten. Even the side dishes were star players—if I could bottle up their pasta salad, I’d start a black-market operation. What truly made the night unforgettable, though, was the sense of community around the table. Sharing the grill, laughing over who burned their tongue on the first piece (it was me), and fighting for the last fries brought us all closer. It wasn’t just a meal; it was an experience that fed both the stomach and the soul. Also, a warning: You will smell like glorious BBQ for hours afterward. But honestly, that just makes you the envy of everyone within a 10-foot radius. To sum it up, this place isn’t just a restaurant—it’s therapy, comedy, and a love letter to your taste buds all rolled into one. Go. Thank me later. (But seriously, don’t touch the bulgogi before it’s ready. Trust me, it’s worth the wait.)“

“Modern day CHEERS! BEST bar in the DMV! AMAZING PLACE! GREAT vibe/bands/staff/food/bar/service, and the most warm and welcoming staff and "regulars"! Remember the show "CHEERS"? Rename it Pete's! "Where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came." Just add terrific live music, great acoustics, and the best dance floor around! Truly impressive across the board - friendly, welcoming and FUN. Pete, Kelly and their team are true professionals; they love their work and make sure everyone feels welcome. Pete personally goes from table to table - when he's not joining the band/playing guitar! Kelly is wonderful, kind, warm, and consistently books the BEST bands around. Bartender Bo is indeed "super cool" and funny. Servers Mario and Andrea are helpful, attentive, efficient, and keep everyone very well-fed. Chef Pete (different one) regularly impresses with tasty appetizers, entrees, salads (Greek is a fave), desserts, and more. More than worth a visit - keep going back! I'm proud to be a regular (OK - groupie/super-fan) and my nights at Pete's are true weekend highlights. Thanks to everyone at Pete's for providing night after night of great food, music, and community! I've made some lifelong friends and would recommend Pete's to anyone wanting a fun night out with great people.“

“Absolutely the most delicious Ox Tail Stew!!! Honestly everything on the menu is awesome. 5 🌟 peeps.“

“We had a delicious meal tonight. The Bibimbap was very good! The service was great too. We’ll definitely come back!“

“Corndog was great, right amount of breading and cheese.Fries was great, they were golden brown and crispy.Mango lemonade was sweet.Chicken wings were decently sized. However, I wished the seasoning stuck to them. The honey gathered at the bottom. I just dipped the wings in the honey but wings need stickier seasoning.Still definitely worth a try though.“

“Amazing food and service! Best brisket I have ever had! The staff is very pleasant and the prices are affordable. Highly recommend if you travel to the DC area.“

“The food is always great quality and top notch in flavor! The staff is friendly and helpful while the restaurant is clean and inviting. If you’re looking for a good BBQ meal, I would highly recommend giving Mission BBQ a try! They also have an amazing catering menu that is perfect for any event or gathering.“

“I came to Arlington for a business trip from Atlanta. I've been to the Ballston Food Court several times since I visit frequently. First time at Hal & Als and I ordered the brisket sandwich. the cashier who I assume is the owner was telling me about who he learned to make ribs from down in Atlanta. he was so hospitable too. he asked me to let him know what I thought. I completely forgot. everything was great. halal BBQ is a little different but it blew me away. I'll def revisit when I'm in Arlington again.“

“Old Blue catered my daughters wedding. I will be recommending them to everyone I know. Old Blue has the best BBQ food in the greater DC area - so, that would be enough to recommend them - however, if you are planning an event, you will not believe the quality of the service they offer. Everyone was helpful, had great suggestions, they even shared decorations with us. The day of the wedding was also perfect - they were attentive and seemed to anticipate every need. Again, they would be worth it just for the food, but they perfect because of everything else.“

“This place is cozy, lots of TV screens if you’re into sports ( or the Chive channel like my kid). Wings are delicious, brisket cheesesteak is a sin of gluttony and I love every bite. Mac and Brussels sprouts rock. They have a hot sauce selection behind the bar for the adventurous, and they’re supportive if you make a mistake 🤣 ( kid has a higher tolerance than I do!).“

“Had a wonderful experience with a rather large take out order today with a lady by the name of Bernadette. She went out of her way to accommodate us. Service with a smile and she was very knowledgeable about the menu items. Definitely will return“

“Firepan is a great place for KBBQ! Would highly recommend for friends or family gatherings. Menu options are great!“

“The employees were very helpful and courteous; Yoseph, two thumbs up! Thanks for your help and your professional manners! I'll definitely be back!“

“My favorite BBQ in Arlington and Alexandria.“

“Little gem around. It was recommended by a friend... he said it is the best burger place around. The burgers are great, but the atmosphere, vibe, staff and menu are outstanding. 100% family friendly place (including budget!). We want to come back to try the BBQ plates!“

“Thank you, Texas Jack's for accommodating me on Thanksgiving when my Metroaccess ride dropped me off before my reservation. Food and service (by Calvin) was excellent!“

“Great place for barbecue. I had the St Louis ribs and chicken wings with peach tea. The ribs were great. They were smoked just right. The server was very nice. The roll of paper will help you to clean up the mess that comes from eating barbecue. The garlic potatoes and mac and cheese were awesome.“

“We are from Buffalo NY down here on vacation. The host was absolutely amazing we sat at a high top by the bar and he came over and offered to move us to a bigger table so we had more room!! The bartender was our server and he was so attentive and on top of everything. They had a large school party that had about 50 people in it and they did not let that slow them down at all. At the end of that party we ended up speaking with one of the owners and he was so nice! We ended up finding out the host had family from where we are from and that was awesome! The food was amazing, portions were huge! Moral of the story the whole staff was amazing the food came out with perfect timing even with the huge party. Pricing, food, friendliness all worth it here they were amazing“

“Amazing atmosphere - service needs a little work. I think this place is heavily understaffed so we did have to wait a decent amount of time for food/drinks and our bill. Two other things that would help improve my rating would be to include dietary restrictions on the menu (especially Gluten Free) and to be able to split checks properly. There was six of us and we asked to split our check between the three couples but the waiter straight up shut us down (didn’t even try). With these improvements, this place would definitely deserve a 5 star rating.“

“We’ve eaten at The Falls for both date nights and family outings and were extremely impressed every time. I was excited to hear they also do catering! We called The Falls, spoke to Kelly and she was super helpful, communicative and helped with everything from how much food would be appropriate for our size event and how many staff would be recommended. We had our annual Santa party with 190 people and everyone was super impressed with the food quality, the attentive staff and how friendly and courteous they were. They left my house cleaner than before the party and even boxed up some left overs for us to enjoy. They’re a true blessing and made our party one we’ll remember for years! Thank You- to Kelly and Mark and the entire Falls crew!“

“Sloppy Mama’s catered an event for me and everyone talked about how delicious the food was. Several guests said they will be visiting the restaurant soon!“

“Great Spot! You’ll really like it!“

“The food lived up to expectations. Chili dogs were crazy delectable and the banana pudding was awesome. Can't wait to try more of the menu. This little quaint spot feels like I was growing up in the seventies.I know I'm 51 now lol. Definitely get a Sundae it's to die for!“

“Mike was amazing and the food was great!“

“Took my family to eat at Famous Dave’s in Woodbridge, VA. Food was great and service by GABY was excellent!“

“I had the brisket, ribs, baked beans and cole slaw. The brisket practically melts and was so delicious. The ribs were great too. Tried several of the sauces. I like the mustard & the origins sauce best. Meal was big enough to ask for a doggie bag to finish it later on.“

“Husband and I both got 2 meat platter because we wanted leftovers. It’s enough food for 3 meals easy. Everything was delicious!! My favorites were the brisket, cucumber salad and cornbread. Donna’s got it going on cause her food is full of flavor!!“

“When I entered the restaurant I was greeted with a friendly smile. I got my food to go and the cashier gave me a cup so I could get some water while I waited for my food. I’ve ordered two rib dinners with collards, pork & beans, and Cornbread with pepper jelly. The beans I could do without, my mother liked the beans. Everything else was Good Eats!“

“Fantastic food! Been coming there for over 20 yrs.“

“excellent ramen and customer service. I am beyond impressed!!! Great job!!!!“

“Wow 🤩 We had a great lunch in this magnificent restaurant. Thanks to the staff, very helpful and nice“

“Went here for my father’s birthday and really enjoyed everything about Gyu San. The atmosphere and styling was done very well and the staff were very nice. The cooking experience was fun and easy and my premium harami was amazing! Hope to come here again soon.“

“Two days ago we had the 1/3/2022 mini blizzard here in nova. I had started my new job just down the street from their location so decided to order curb side pickup from online. Well, when I finally go outside and start driving I see how bad the weather is and get to RHB but it looks closed. I pull in and promptly get stuck at the entryway. I finally make it and get my car out of the unplowed lot and decide i best go back to my new job hungry. I had no food, it was birthday and I was pretty sure after encountering the weather I may be stranded at this job over night. So, I drive back to my office and get stuck right at the entryway of the parking lot! Then the restaurant manager from RHB calls me about my order and I explain what happened and my current situation . He says just drive down the street and he will bring it out to me And I explain im stuck again but ill try! So 15 mins later im stuck in the same spot and a random gentleman in a truck stops and offers to plow me out which was no easy task but he does it anyways and then RASHEED RHB calls me again and i explain my dilemma snd says ill bring it to you send the address. Im like omg thank you! What are you arrives at my office I offered a Tip snd he says no but I explained that I had been stuck in the snow twice and that it’s my birthday and I might be stranded here thank you so much. He wished me a happy birthday and I told him that let me do something so I’m writing this review. Go see Rashid at the red hot and blue and Fairfax one of the nicest guys!“

“Dave is an amazing guy! Great fresh food. No microwaves!“

“Outstanding dinning experience! We’ve been to and have had Korean BBQ, but NOTHING compares to this! The quality of food, knowledgeable staff, creative cocktails and atmosphere are what make this restaurant well worth the visit. EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING! I’ve never enjoyed a restaurant more that Gyu-shige! AAA+ We will be back!“

“This is a great Korean BBQ and Hot Pot restaurant; the service was great; the sauces were good; the raw foods were prepared in a very well manner. The cost of the meal vs current prices as a good bargain. We had a Saturday night dinner service and it was a short wait at the bar and we got our table. The staff was friendly. The only downsides were the bar area was right as you walk in and it seemed an afterthought. The place was loud with everything going on so not a romantic setting.“

“This happened a month ago.
I went to your restaurant last month with some friends who visited me from Italy and they were very satisfied and happy with such a pleasant experience, the food was delicious and the service excellent.
Thank you all.“

“Must Try place with unique flavors BBQ, bowls,Burritos,Taco's, Korean flavor Burgers are amazing must try Bulgogi Fries“

“This place is awesome the workers were very kind and very helpful great suggestions and the food was a 1,000,000/10 and worth the money and good portions I would definitely come back and get the lavender lemonade it’s a must have thank you“

“Good place to go for KFC (Korean fried chicken) pub night. The wings were crispy and they offered a lot of flavors I haven't seen from other KFC places. We got a huge serving of edamame, and the fried dumplings were crispy and flavorful. I tried the black and white cocktail, which is whiskey and rice wine, and the combination reminded me a lot of mezcal with that tobacco-y flavor profile. I recommend the yuzu highball, which is perfect for a palate cleanser after eating sticky crispy wings. The restaurant itself is clean and modern looking, and I got a chuckle out of the restroom signs. Service was really great and made sure we had everything we needed.“

“The service was excellent. I like the special treat in the end. Glad we decided to go here.“

“You should try eat in here. The foods are excellent and professional to service.I really love eat in here.“

“I'm checking in once a week hahaha a great malatang kwabarou restaurant! The most delicious malatang I had in the DMV area. This time, Kwao Barou also came out and became my favorite malatang restaurant. The owner is so friendly that it's always nice every time I go. Because I can add whatever toppings I want?

Parking: Since it's inside a supermarket, the parking lot is really spacious.“

“Absolutely love Qui, it’s my number one kbbq spot but they’ve definitely lost a star after switching out their sauce (the Gochujang type one). If you’re gona switch out a sauce I think it should atleast taste similar or be the same consistency. This one is grainy and doesn’t even taste good. Definitely took away from the experience. It also looks like tomato sauce. Other than that, my experience there is always amazing. Pls switch back the sauce lol“

“Great wedge fries VEGAN LOVE IT LOVE THEM“

“Amazing Find! Outstanding world class BBQ prepared by an outstanding owner on site crew If they were a food truck in DC they would be the NUMBERONE GO TO DESTINATION! THIS PLACE IS A MUST GO FOR ANYONE LOOKING FORWORLD CLASS BBQ! They are a diamond on the road to Damascus MD To travel soccer families driving here fromVirginia this is a #Huge Plus for dinner to go! 5 STARS YES///If this BBQ was on AMERICAS GOT TALENT,it would get the GOLDEN BUZZER to Hollywood! TRY IT FOR YOURSELF...... YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED!“

“Excellent food, superb service and great portions! Totally worth the money.“

“Super fun place. I hope they keep the pop ups going.“

“Super good food they have that holiday promotion for 2, varieties of meat from pork, beef, that chicken and shrimps are delicious. Friendly staff. Place is clean, excellent service. Highly recommend when you are in Arlington, Virginia come visit too!“