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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue, Arlington, VA

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

4.4
4.4
423 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Born from the idea that barbecue can be more than just traditional, smoke can be more than just smoky, and passion can be crafted, Smokecraft is a team of dedicated members always striving to provide the best culinary experience. Our award-winning techniques are tested and perfected on the competition circuit, and are continuously evolving to push the boundaries of barbecue. Experience the art of Smokecraft.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    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 Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Darneille
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 423 people are saying

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smokecraft Modern Barbecue is a "must try" for BBQ enthusiasts, offering "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "juicy brisket" and "delicious mashed sweet potatoes." With a "unique ambiance" and "creative menu," it's a "great find" in Arlington. Some reviews note a "pricey" experience, but the flavors and portions make it worthwhile.

423 Reviews
  1. Bosephus VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, and the atmosphere was nice. Great portions, although there were not a lot of customers. I've dined here many times before and always had a pleasant experience.

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  2. John Matthew VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Need to figure out long-term issue with chlorine-like smell indoors. But the cocktails and food are very high quality. And where the restaurant absolutely shines like a diamond is value. Money for service and good quality meats hard to beat.

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  3. Deborah VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice menu options, appreciated the nice service

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  4. Mikisha

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Mimosa Fight and the Texas Omelet prime brisket / roasted red peppers / caramelized onions / spicy bbq sauce / cheddar & jack cheese I also had the key lime which had a smokers flavor. I highly recommend. Everything was wonderful.

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  5. Danika VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was regular BBQ cuisine, nothing spectacular. Drinks were “ok” at best.

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  6. Scott

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our third time and I have to say that we've enjoyed the food all three times. This visit, however, was a bit disappointing. We went on Valentine's Day and ordered from the prix fixe menu. We were there over 2 hours for 3 courses so we spent a lot of time waiting for our food. We could tell that the servers were stressed and it was obvious that they were under-staffed. In no way do we think the servers were the reason for slow service. I think that the issue was that they (restaurant/management) also offered their full menu, and weren't prepared for a full house. I have been to many special occasions where prix fixe menus were offered, but my experience has been that the restaurants used this as a great way to simplify the menu on a night likely to be very busy - like Valentine's Day. I think it's a great idea and every other experience I've had with them (prix fixe menus) indicated that the restaurant was well-prepared to execute the menu in an efficient manner. We watched as people ordering off the regular menu seemed to get their food faster, which was really frustrating. A couple other minor issues were disappointing, like being the only table that didn't seem to get the basket of corn muffins. I got a refill of my club soda and it came in rocks glass the second time, which I assumed was because they ran out of glasses. They charged me for 2 drinks, even though one was half the size. I will probably eat there again, but it will be hard to trust that if they have any specials. Again, I have to say that the servers were very nice and were obviously doing the best they could under the circumstances.

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  7. Joel

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic Valentines Day Experience. Drinks were excellent, service attentive, food tasty, and vibes immaculate. Would definitely recommend for a special night out.

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  8. Phillip

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Decent experience food all courses came out luke warm.

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  9. Austin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely high-quality barbecue, with a surprisingly robust and well thought out brunch menu. In fact, I’d argue this is one of the best brunches around. Definitely try the bacon. 

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  10. Kris VIP

    Washington DC69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The BBQ is some of the best I have ever eaten. The brisket tender and delicious is my favorite. We will order their Thanksgiving turkey next year and we cannot wait.

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FAQs

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 312-8791.

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue is rated 4.4 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201-2167

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    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 Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Darneille
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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