Q in D.C.?

[Rod]

Going to be visiting the Smithsonian in Washington DC for a few days. Any of you fine folks know of some good places for BBQ in that area?

[Matt144]

Easily the best BBQ in the city goes to DCity Smokehouse. Run by a trained chef and experienced pitmaster at Hill Country. They also don't try to claim any regionality, just good BBQ.

[Friends74]

I've heard good things about them, and hope to pay them a visit soon.

[jburk]

Went to a weekend BBQ seminar given by the owner Rob, he's the man !

[Bie]

Hi there
I am going overseas to you guys in October, Whashington DC.
I have read the post about BBQ restaurant in DC but there must be more?
Does anyone have any tips regarding BBQ places to eat, BBQ shops or anything else BBQ that I should know about once I hit Washington??
Any info is much appreciated.

[Jerod Broussard]

Google "bbq Washington, DC"

You get a few hits...

[richinlbrg]

I live close to DC, but have never had Q there.

Now, for beef, it is "The Palm." Been years since I've been there, but sure it is high quality!

[dmkbbq]

If you are close to Dulles airport, go to Carolina Brothers. I think it is the best BBQ in Northern Virgina. You can see the writer up on the resturant section of the pitmaster website.

[Matt144]

Admittedly, DC is not known for it's BBQ, but there are some good spots. Other than DCity Smokehouse, there's The BBQ Joint in Union Market, which is a nice place to kill some time in DC. Probably the easiest place to get to is Hill Country, which originated in NY, but serves great Texas style BBQ. Kangaroo Boxing Club in Columbia Heights is a small bar with good bbq, and great pastrami. They get pretty creative with their burgers. Also, Fat Pete's in Cleveland Park, which I haven't tried, but have heard good things. There's plenty of other places in the city, including plenty of BBQ food trucks, but the one's I mentioned is where I would recommend.

If you want native DC foods, the city is known for Half smokes (half beef, half pork sausages) and mumbo sauce chicken wings (mix between sweet and sour and bbq). For half smokes, everybody will probably point you towards Ben's Chili Bowl, which is as much of a DC establishment as the White House, but it doesn't mean it's the best in the city. Meats & Foods on Florida Ave has a great half smoke, as does Straw Sticks Brick in Petworth, and Stachowski's in Georgetown. All three places make great sausages and sandwiches. Stachowski's is the place to go if your in the mood for a pastrami sandwich that can feed four.

For some non bbq related food, DC is a good spot to try Caribean or Ethiopian cuisine, if you haven't already experienced that before. I'm happy to answer any questions about DC, bbq-related or not.

[Bie]

Hi There
Don´t know why I have only seen your post now. So sorry for not responding.
Thank you for all the great advice. I will see if I can visit some of the places when I go in 14 days time.

[Dtmcaule]

Federalist Pig in Adam's Morgan is the best I've had in the city in a long time. The original pit master at DCity opened it.

[Huskee]

This belongs in Member Reviews > BBQ Restaurant Roundup > DC. I will move it for you. There's a couple older posts in the DC channel, maybe they'll offer some help.

Reminder, General Discussion is for off topic discussion.

[Rod]

Sorry. Wasn't sure where to post that kind of question. Now I do!

[Donw]

Latest Washington reviews of BBQ places around DC. Lots of disagreements from reader though.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/restaurants/the-11-best-barbecue-joints-in-the-dc-area-in-2018/2018/07/02/82e51ef6-7343-11e8-9780-b1dd6a09b549_story.html?utm_term=.cc01760376db

Hope this at least gets you started on the right path.

[Rod]

Donw Thanks. Texas Jack's who that article ranks #1 is only 4 miles from our hotel.

[Troutman]

Try Hill Country Market in DC. Authentic Texas Hill Country style bbq!! Lots of places, also search Georgetown area on Google.

[EdF]

Been to Hill Country in NYC - it's solid. They also have a fried chicken place around the corner, and that's outstanding!

[richinlbrg]

Thanks for posting the WaPo article, Donw ! There is one place, Hammerdown, close to me that I didn't even know of! Going to have to try it!

[Meathead]

Washington Post's ranking of BBQ joints for 2020 here https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/...land-virginia/