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    Mookie's BBQ

    3.9 (355 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Half chicken with brisket, cornbread, and side of collard greens
    Jason W.

    Delicious BBQ. I got take out and ordered the burnt ends, half a chicken with a side of brisket, smoked turkey with a side of pulled chicken, and sides of baked beans (they contain meat), collard greens (also contain meat), mac and cheese, and slaw. The burnt ends were outstanding-- juicy and well flavored; no BBQ sauce needed, but the Mookie BBQ sauce did make them better. The brisket, chicken, and turkey were all very good, and the various BBQ sauces (I got spicy, fire, Mookie's, sweet, and vinegar) provided excellent flavoring. All of the sides also were good, but like the burnt ends, the cornbread was to die for!

    Bourbon tastings
    Chris W.

    The food is delicious. The brisket is smoked just right. The pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage and burnt ends and ribs all hit the spot. We tried the potato salad, collard greens and baked beans. They had great flavour, the collard greens were perfect and the potato salad was delicious. The baked beans were perfect. And lastly the cornbread was perfectly moist and not too dry. They have a huge bourbon bar and offer tastings. We will have to come back for that. They do a rotating tap with different beers. This was a great find for us. We will be back!

    Potato Salad and BBQ beans
    Lo K.

    Visited on a recommendation from a friend that likes to eat here. Sat in the bar area so that we could watch the hockey game. Lots of tvs and the bartender came over very quickly and asked if we would like a drink. I ordered the Pitmaster platter and substituted the pulled chicken for extra brisket. The food arrived very quickly, within 5 minutes, and I was happy because I was starved. The food looked great and I got one of each sauce. To my surprise, the food was lukewarm. Even the sausage that should have been hot even if the rest was warm. Two minutes into the meal I was disappointed because the food was all cold. The couple next to me ordered burgers and said that they were also just warm. I added some salt and pepper to the potato salad to give it some flavor. I will try it again next time I'm in town.

    Brisket platter with coleslaw and Potato salad + 1/4 rack rib
    William H.

    Finally tried the BBQ after couple of missed opportunity. I am a brisket person and I have to say Mookie's brisket is the leanest I have ever had. There is no fat on my brisket nor my son's brisket sandwich. Eating the brisket platter required a lot of sauce. At least they had great sauces. I got a side order of 1/4 racks ribs and it suppose to come with 3 bones and I only got 2. If that is a quarter, whole rack would only have 8 bones. Interesting enough, we did get a rack of ribs and it looks to be more than 8 bones. The sides were so-so. The best are the hot fries, coleslaw, which is not overly sweet, and Mac and cheese. The potato salad was ok. Tasted like something I could get at a grocery store. The server is friendly and service is good. The restaurant interior is simple like mission or red hot. There are outdoor seating as well. I would probably not go back as our staples of ribs and brisket are really just 2 stars. The sauces are really what is giving the place the extra star.

    Pulled pork, collard greens, fries, corn bread
    Brandi C.

    Had such a great visit here last weekend! Our server, Steven, was so sweet, with excellent recommendations, and really made the meal great. We ordered the Mac n Cheese Balls (10/10 must try), smoked sausage w/ collard greens and chili (9/10), pulled pork with collards and fries (9/10), and a pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese. Had triple berry cobbler, key lime pie, and a sundae for dessert. They had killer bbq sauce options, the collard greens were stellar, and the Mac n cheese was darn good! Definitely a winning meal, and we will be back!

    Barbaque brisket and the Burnt ends with collard greens and bbq beans
    Michael L.

    Very impressed with this place, got the barbecue brisket, collard greens, and barbecue beans twice in one weekend after trying it for the first time. Service was good and has a really cool bar with some TVs that play football.

    Anthony M.

    Clean facility where you can see into the kitchen as your food is prepared. Nice industrial design and thoughtful and quick service. Short rib melt was AMAZING! You can order it with coleslaw on top (which I recommend, it enhances the dish) and still get another included side (as opposed to ordering coleslaw on the side as your one and only side).

    Cha Ching $!$ (not too outrageous)
    Chuck S.

    First visit/impression... Good BBQ, Excellent service, and the dining area is okay, but like too many restaurants, the hostess's tend to seat guest at adjacent tables when there's many open tables available. Not that I'm anti-social but I don't appreciate inattentive parents that allow their children to stand on the seat and encroach upon our booth while we are eating The dining room was a bit cold, so our food cooled far too quickly to fully enjoy the kitchen's efforts. Minus 1 star for both demerits(seating arrangements and dining room temperature). Maybe we'll try again during warmer weather

    Pulled Pork Platter with 1/4 rack ribs, BBQ beans, collard greens, corn bread
    David H.

    This place has the proper look and feel of an authentic BBQ place (not too fancy inside and really friendly staff) and the BBQ is okay but nothing amazing. I had the pulled pork combo with BBQ Beans and collards and I added a 1/4 rack of ribs. The pulled pork was okay but didn't have much of a smoky flavor and the fact that it came pre-sauced was a red flag to me. As they say, great meat doesn't need to come pre-sauced. The ribs were pretty good but a little fatty and dry, which happens sometimes with ribs. The beans and collards were both unremarkable and the corn bread didn't seem too fresh and was sort of hard actually, which isn't how it's supposed to be. I ordered half-sweet and half-unsweet tea and really enjoyed the tea here. One oddity here is they have several sauces for your table but you choose a couple of them without tasting them. They bring them in a little cup rather than having all the sauces in bottles on the table. This place is okay and I'd consider coming here again if I was in the area but I wouldn't made a special trip.

    Pulled pork with coleslaw and potato salad

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    A top BBQ spot in the DMV area for burnt ends. Food and experience typically ranges from 4-5 stars.

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    Mother's Day luncheon with family and friends was very nice, very packed restaurant with lots of families.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing food and even better staff. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice evening out. Will definitely come back :)

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    I come here on a regular basis, food is great. I love their cucumber salad. The staff is always helpful.

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    Solid BBQ. Great service and a family friendly ambiance. Highly recommend. Our go-to BBQ place in NoVA.

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    I'll give them one extra star because the staff was actually friendly and professional. Service was…read moreprobably the only good part of the experience. But the food itself was honestly disappointing. The BBQ tasted bland, dry, and nowhere near worth the prices they charge. For a place that talks so much about authentic American BBQ, military pride, veterans, patriotism, and all the "support our heroes" branding, I expected way better food. Instead it felt like the atmosphere and marketing mattered more than what was actually on the plate. The military and first responder theme is everywhere, but after a while it starts feeling more like a marketing gimmick than a restaurant focused on quality BBQ. Even online, a lot of people seem to say the same thing -- overpriced food, average BBQ, and too much forced patriotic branding. If the food matched the hype, maybe it would make sense. Right now it just feels expensive for very average BBQ.

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    It's been several months since I last had a chance to grab some food here. So I hop in my car,…read moredrove a good 20+ miles to satiate my hankering for bbq and boy have things changed. Last I was here, they had a little tent that was at the mercy wind. Now, there's a nice truck to keep them out of the weather. Also, instead of dripping sauce in my car like before, I can now eat at a couple of new high tables and seats next to the truck. Fantastic improvements from before. The best part is of course is the menu. I noticed some new items have been added to it. That menu really does change from week to week and that's keeps me coming back. I had the dry rub ribs which were phenomenal when you dip it in their sauce which was sweet and vinegary at the same time. Not dry but crisp outside and moist inside. I also tried the beef rib which was new and I really enjoyed it. They serve a single beef rib that's so big it won't even fit in the damn container. Tender, juicy, and has that fantastic wood grill smell to it. Crispy exterior but inside is very moist. Very tender and cuts easily. If you get this, don't bother getting anything else. It's a whole lotta lotta meat. Then top everything off with their delicious baked beans that comes with the order. It may seem pricey but for the quality and quantity, this is a great deal compared to other locations found within the walls of a restaurant. This is how I've imagined roadside bbq should be and I'm not disappointed. This place is just worth every mile of that 20 I travel to get here. And I'll gladly travel it any weekend just to see what DD BBQ has has up on its marker board next.

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    This spot is the real deal! After reading great reviews of this restaurant, I came to Running Dish…read morewith my best friend to catch up over dinner. We were instantly greeted at the door and only had to wait about 5 minutes to get a table. From there, we decided to go for the triple combo of AYCE sushi, hot pot, and KBBQ. The best choice! We began by ordering sushi and items for our hot pot - all were incredibly fresh and tasty. I particularly loved the Szechuan broth - which I made sure to ask them to make vegetarian (be sure to ask beforehand as some broths are made with pork). From there, we fired up the grill with brisket, bulgogi, and, my favorite, the garlic shrimp! Everything was so juicy and paired perfectly with the sauce bar items we chose. I particularly loved the crab rangoons and kimchi as some fun sides! The restaurant is very spacious and is great for groups or eating with a friend. I appreciated how attentive and accommodating each server was. In my opinion, this is one of the best KBBQ spots in town! Definitely worth the visit.

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    We came here to this Chinese Korean spot to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday! We ordered a variety…read moreof dishes and each one was very tasty and comforting. It's all flavors/dishes that are familiar to me growing up in a Chinese household or that I love of Korean cuisine, so I definitely enjoyed dining here! They gave us banchan and dessert on the house which was so kind! I had a nibble of most the dishes and would recommend the spicy bulgogi stir fry, soy glazed brisket, and jjajangmyeon. Can't go wrong with any of the small plates too! Service was impeccable and Happy Hour is every day 3-6pm.

    It had been almost a year since we went to Chiko. We decided to return and try different entrees…read more Upon entering, the general manager greeted us and told us to sit anywhere we wanted. The dining room isn't very big, and since we came for an early dinner, we had our pick and chose a four-top with a view. Well... the view was basically the Paris Baguette that's across the street. The general manager came by to take our order. To drink, I had a mocktail, "house-made lime cooler," which consists of "pureed Asian pear, lime juice, and Sichuan tea." I found it to be very refreshing. My husband had a Coors Light. For my entree, I chose "Soy glazed brisket" which consists of "2Fifty Texas BBQ brisket, soy brined soft egg, furitake butter, pickled peppers, steamed rice". I liked this entree. It was mildly spiced; the pieces of brisket were properly prepared; the pickled peppers added some heat; and the soy-brined soft egg was a nice touch. The egg was soft-boiled, and the egg yolk provided a nice flavor. My husband chose "JJayJangmeon" which consists of "shrimp, scallops, roasted black bean sauce, noodles". The dish is made with wheat noodles. It arrived hot and with a nice vegetable garnish on top. The greenness of the vegetables made a nice contrast to the dark brown sauce. That brown sauce was hot, mild, and thoroughly coated the dish's ingredients. It seemed a bit unusual to see a dish with shrimp and scallops coated in a mild black bean sauce, but it worked nicely. The shrimp arrived tail-less, and the scallops were soft and not rubbery, both properly prepared. I was glad not to have to fight with the shrimp tails. All in all, we were glad we made a return visit.

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