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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

4.3 (474)
$30 and under
Barbecue
1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201-2167

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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

4.3
$30 and under
Barbecue
Arlington

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
Discover award-winning barbecue and weekend brunch in Clarendon, Arlington, one block from the Clarendon Metro. Owner and world champion pitmaster Andrew Darneille brings creative wood-smoked flavors to prime brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis ribs, Southwest Brisket Eggrolls and cedar plank salmon.

Join us Saturday and Sunday, 10am–3pm, for $40 bottomless brunch: two hours of unlimited small plates, with entire-table participation required. Drinks cost extra; select dishes have supplements. $3 mimosas and $3.50 Bellinis are available only with the bottomless food experience. Our à la carte brunch and regular drink prices are also available. See our menus for details.

Visit for a casual lunch, dinner with friends or craft cocktails. Planning a celebration? Ask about catering and private events for corporate gatherings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties, including rooftop events.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Darneille
  • Catering
    Bring award-winning Smokecraft barbecue to office lunches, corporate events, weddings, family reunions, and backyard celebrations. Explore catering menus and available ordering options: https://www.toasttab.com/catering/smokecraft-modern-barbecue-1051-n-highland-street/
  • Private party facilities
    Host corporate gatherings, holiday parties, birthdays, and rehearsal dinners in Clarendon, Arlington. Choose dining-room, bar, rooftop, or full-buyout options, with customized menus and full bar service. Availability and capacity vary by space and layout. Inquire: https://www.smokecraftbbq.com/events/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    North Highland/11th St. North
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    One block from Clarendon Metro station on the Orange and Silver Lines. Nearby street parking and a public parking garage on 11th Street are available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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    The husband loves meat! So when we got invited to try @smokecraftbbq we just had to try it out! And it was a great experience! Yes, we were invited. Yes, I would recommend! Our faves are listed below. But also, just really loved the vibe of the place. If you like meat, this is the place to be! But also their drinks were yum and I’d go back for their banana pudding any day! [hosted] 📍1051 N Highland St, Arlington, Va 🅿️ street or garage 🪑 plenty but make reservations just in case! 🌟 Southwest Brisket Egg Rolls, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, The Brisket, the Ribs, and their sausages from their “Whole Lotta Cue” platter, Banana pudding #americanbbq #barbecue #allthemeats #meatsweats #smokecraft #smokecraftmodernbbq #smokecraftmodernbarbeque #arlingtonva #arlingtonvirginia #dmvfoodie #mdfoodie #novafoodie #dcfoodie #pinayfoodie #asianfoodie #arlingtoneats #arlingtonvarestaurants

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Smokecraft Modern Barbecue.

4.3

4.3
(474)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

474 Reviews
  1. Jhante

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh the FOOD!!! As a foodie I truly enjoyed EVERY BITE! Everyone was pleased with the food and deemed it a REDO! We have to come back and redo all the dishes we tried 😆 10/1

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  2. Sara

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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!

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  3. Kent

    Washington, D.C. Area42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    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.)

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  4. Tiffany Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Never again, I came because I saw a review and my significant other loves BBQ, his ribs came soaked in juice/sauce (we still don’t know which it was) and he said the ribs tasted gummy/chewy. He sent them back and got salmon instead (which is what I ordered) but that took forever he eventually got it to go so he basically ate nothing there. He asked for coleslaw and baked beans and they gave him chili 😔 needless to say we won’t be back!

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  5. Nicholas

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The nachos with added pulled pork was a glorious mess! Many nachos were hard to eat, just a few were crispy and many others were wet from added cheese and sour cream(?). We asked it without jalapeños but it came with jalopenos. Finally the bill was wrong with higher price than we were told when we ordered. We will not visit this establishment again.

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  6. Lisa

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My family of three ordered the ribs and the salmon. Both dishes were well seasoned and served warm. We enjoyed the food, but the service was slow and uneven. We were told that every customer gets a complimentary basket of cornbread, but we had to ask for ours. After we asked, we were told they were running low, even though a table that arrived after us got their basket. A waiter offered to refill our water glasses. I let him know I was drinking sparkling water. He took my glass away and returned with a glass of Sprite. When I told him again that I wanted sparkling water, he said, "Well, I heard Sprite." He took the glass back. When he returned with a new glass, he initially walked past our table, then came back and set it down before leaving. I found this response rude and disappointing. I would have appreciated an apology before leaving since he got my order wrong.

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  7. Stephanie Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here to watch the Team USA game and it’s a nice hidden gem to watch World Cup matches. They have a big projector screen plus 4 TVs at the bar (you can still see the bar TVs from the tables). They did turn the game sound on which was nice. We ordered brisket nachos and they were great. If you want a place to watch the World Cup games where you don’t have to get there hours early or wait in line, and you want to sit down and order good BBQ food, this is a great spot. We’ll be back.

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  8. Amy Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SmokeCraft is wonderful - delicious food, kind staff.

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  9. Tom Gold

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here on a recommendation from a co-worker, and it did not disappoint. The service and food were excellent, the portions larger than expected, and it was definitely worth the price. Would recommend trying the burnt ends appetizer for sure! The desserts were outstanding!!

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  10. Bertram

    Washington, D.C. Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to invite some friends with us as we had wanted to take them there for a while. We finally got the chance and boy, did they ever love it. One had gotten the cinnamon bun as a to-go item. We knew that there was a zero chance that he wouldn’t touch it. Man, did he ever dive in! He ate it before leaving. Afterwards, they told us of how they enjoyed themselves too. Thanks. The team made our day!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Darneille
  • Catering
    Bring award-winning Smokecraft barbecue to office lunches, corporate events, weddings, family reunions, and backyard celebrations. Explore catering menus and available ordering options: https://www.toasttab.com/catering/smokecraft-modern-barbecue-1051-n-highland-street/
  • Private party facilities
    Host corporate gatherings, holiday parties, birthdays, and rehearsal dinners in Clarendon, Arlington. Choose dining-room, bar, rooftop, or full-buyout options, with customized menus and full bar service. Availability and capacity vary by space and layout. Inquire: https://www.smokecraftbbq.com/events/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    North Highland/11th St. North
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    One block from Clarendon Metro station on the Orange and Silver Lines. Nearby street parking and a public parking garage on 11th Street are available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate for a visit to Smokecraft.

For a quieter visit, arrive earlier in the day or on weekdays, guests report it being calm; for the lively, much-loved experience, plan Saturday or Sunday brunch when their weekend brunch (and mimosa carafes) is running.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, the "Whole Lotta' Cue" sampler (a multi-meat sample with sides) has left parties with leftovers.

Yes, Smokecraft Modern Barbecue is frequently recommended for a night out, with handcrafted cocktails, wine and several reviewers describing positive couples' visits and a pleasant evening atmosphere.

Yes, Smokecraft runs a weekday happy hour (Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 pm) and its weekend brunch is known for $10 mimosa carafes; reviewers also note occasional prix-fixe restaurant-week offerings.

Smokecraft feels polished-casual with warm wood finishes, barrel accents and a roomy bar with TVs, a comfortable, upscale-but-relaxed barbecue spot.

Yes, guests mention sitting outside; one review specifically recommends sitting outside to watch the city life.

The brisket is a standout, guests repeatedly praise the brisket and it appears on the menu (for example, the Prime Brisket Platter and brisket sandwiches).

Yes, families dine here regularly; reviewers describe visits with children and whole-family meals, and weekend brunch is frequently enjoyed by groups and families.

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue is open Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm. Happy Hour runs Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm, and weekend brunch is offered Saturdays & Sundays.

Weekends for brunch, Smokecraft’s Saturday and Sunday brunch is a guest favorite, with $10 mimosa carafes and several reviewers calling the brunch a highlight.

Yes, Smokecraft Modern Barbecue allows private parties and can host private gatherings.

There are gluten‑free options on the menu, and staff can help, diners with celiac are advised to ask questions, as not every item marked GF may be safe without clarification.

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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

4.3
$30 and under
Barbecue
Arlington

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
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