As befits their appearance on the PBS show Signature Dish, you enter the world of competitive…read morebarbecue. Chef and Pitmaster Andrew Darneille really earned those awards. I liked the modern industrial interior (exposed ceilings, cement floor), complete with bespoke woodpiles. Super cheerful service. BIG portions (with an extra side, each entree is a meal for two), everything hand-made, many nods to modern American cuisine such as the care they spend on sides and the well-crafted cocktails. Amazing how many things you can smoke. Now, drinks and food. Nothing liked a smoking whiskey cocktail, people sitting next to you will stare in envy (as well they should). Wife's grilled pineapple mojito was topped with such a large mint sprig, it was positively horticultural. Along with the complementary cornbread, a great start. My barbecue expert's half rack of St. Louis-style ribs was trimmed and plenty moist, with six BBQ sauces to choose from. Lots of pickle slices (cucumbers in any form are perfect with seasoned meat). I had the "signature dish:" plank-smoked salmon, wild rice & roasted Brussels sprouts, a superb adaptation of the art of barbecue to a healthy piece of fish. Interesting chat with Chef Darneille about the challenges of the restaurant scene. Appreciated his honesty, he appreciated our business. Even as he had a party of 60 to attend to (there were just enough tables to accommodate us). And, only a block from Metro, making for a short run through any rainstorm. Shrinkflation has yet to hit Smokecraft Modern Barbeque. Eating the leftovers, now.

Really good BBQ spot in Arlington. You can really taste the smoke and other flavors you don't get a…read morelot of the time in Arlington. All of the meats were tender. Service is confusing. It was seat yourself, no physical menu, but still place your order with a waiter, drinks came out slow, but food came out quick.

Our family's new favorite restaurant. Customer service is amazing. Our waiter Melissa was a mind…read morereader. She knew all the best drinks based on taste. She had an exquisite taste for the menu and did not disappoint with recommendations. Me and the wife love the atmosphere and smell of the place. Smells like everything taste good...including the air. THE DANG AIR TASTE GOOD. Thats what sold me. Highly recommend. Love yall!

Amazing food, amazing servers, and amazing atmosphere would've given 20 stars. If possible. Very…read morefriendly staff would highly recommend. --12 year old boy with a big appetite. :)

This place will always be top five restaurants in northern virginia. I have been a handful of times…read morefor special occasions and they have neverrrr failed me. Whenever I go, I always order off the most premium tier and while it is pricey at $98 per person, I believe that it is completely worth the money. For endless rounds of high quality wagyu, sushi, ramen, etc., it is beyond easy to get your money's worth here. I've actually done the math totaling up how much we ate and what it would've been al le carte and it totaled to $400-500 total for two people so this is well worth it. The items I would highly recommend is everything off their wagyu tier, the wagyu fried rice, and their specialty rolls. Don't forget to end the meal off with some dessert as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the matcha crepe cake. This place is very modern and with an amazing staff that is super attentive. Water cup was always filled, they came back quick to ask what we wanted next (no waiting around necessary), cooked our meat perfectly for us. Overall, while this wouldn't be my everyday/daily dining option due to the price, it is my most favorite place to splurge at for any special occasions. It is definitely a must try and I will be looking forward to the next time I come

Trendy, modern, with a wide selection of meats on the menu. The a la carte meats are fresh, sauces…read moredelicious and the team was very friendly. Sushi salad = unique and would order again Pork jowl, chicken thigh, pork belly = delicious and would order again

Food: DELICIOUS! My friend and I shared the pulled pork sandwich and fries and seriously ...the…read morepulled pork sammy was the best by far in the NOVA area. Fries smashed too. Service: Cashier was attentive and friendly. We asked a gentlemen who was delivering food for some cutlery and extra plates and he returned with the items and a great smile :) Ambiance: I mean, if you don't feel like your wearing the smell of smoke for the rest of the day when you exit a bbq joint, is it really barbeque??? Mission accomplished here. At the end of the day, I'm already looking forward to going back and it is worth the $80 of gas I'll have to put in my truck to get there from Sterling, VA. The team nailed it, thank you. Holly & Marisa

It's Sunday afternoon. You're exhausted, sweaty, hungry, thirsty. But wait, why all this drama on…read morean easy sunny Sunday????? you may ask. My friends, this is the thirst, the hunger, the fatigue of a Sunday morning beer league roller hockey champion obviously! And when you've gone to war and come out bloody and victorious, maybe lost a few friends along the way, you deserve a meal that is as rugged and delicious as your championship. So you got to Rockland's for some bbq! Now it's bbq so it's a bit pricey but that's ok because the cash will be rolling in from all the NILs after this championship. I ordered beef ribs, potato salad, onion rings, a side of corn bread and a lemonade. Everything was delicious. Slather that plate down with there sauces and eat like a (beer league) champion!

Excellent food and service! We had the deviled eggs, biscuit and gravy and the black bean patties…read more Everything was cooked to perfection! We sat at the bar and the bar staff were attentive and friendly and really seemed to enjoy interacting with customers. We will definitely be back the next time we visit the area.

Food was excellent. We didn't know we needed a reservation but I will have one next time. It…read moretook 50 mins to be seated and about 10 more to get a server. But once we ordered the food came quickly and the best food I've had trying out a Restaurant in a long time. Great food, good prices. This was the Fairfax location.

We got takeout from bb.q and they had delicious chicken - large portions and crispy coating. Great…read moreselection of sauces/flavors and the servers inside were very nice. We got the spicy galbi which was so good and the secret sauce. the secret sauce was a little sweet for our taste but still yummy. The fries were also good and the chicken was hot and clearly made to order. It was pretty loud inside - very energetic! Would absolutely go back.

So disappointed in this spot! Decided to check it out after passing many times--it smells way…read morebetter than it tastes. Chicken itself was mostly breading and inconsistently sauced with some wings 80% sauceless and others so drenched the breading fell off. The coleslaw was bland and watery. The radish was the best part, which isn't ideal. Service and atmosphere were off. Music was blaring aggressively and it made it difficult to have a conversation meanwhile we had to request multiple times for service while the place was nearly empty.

This place is awesome. Went here on a Friday evening with reservation. You'll notice that it's not…read morethe typical Asian barbeque place that is very smoky. When we sat, we noticed that it's not smoky because the grills have ventilation on the sides that suck the smoke through the bottom. We were 3 in our party and thought about the all you can eat. We decided to go with the Meat Variety package for 3 and were so happy that we did! We all thought that this package was well curated. The starters included a salad, 3 miso soup, 3 white rice, fried calamari, and cheese corn butter. The barbeque items were varied, had different texture and were delicious. 3 s'mores were included as well. We added fried pork gyoza dumplings, matcha tiramisu and chocolate lava cake. Everything was delicious. Service was very good. They brought the food in batches so you were not overwhelmed. Would definitely come back and highly recommend!

I finally tried Gyu-Kaku in Clarendon, and as someone who usually goes to KBBQ spots (especially…read moreMeat Project, which is still my favorite), I was curious to see how Japanese BBQ compared. First off, I do think everyone should try Japanese BBQ at least once just to experience the difference for themselves. We got the Premium AYCE option. It's advertised around $45, but after tax, drinks, and everything else, it definitely ends up being more expensive than that. We also ordered the lychee sake, which was really good and probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. One thing I really liked was the atmosphere. The restaurant has a nice, intimate feel because a lot of the tables and booths are separated, so it feels more private than your typical BBQ spot. The lighting also adds to the vibe and makes it feel cozy without being too dark. We don't eat pork, so we mostly focused on the beef options. Personally, when I'm doing all-you-can-eat, I don't really want to fill up on chicken or seafood. My biggest takeaway is that while there are a ton of different marinades and menu options, a lot of the beef cuts ended up tasting pretty similar to me. The differences felt more like thickness or texture rather than completely different flavors. Maybe I'm not cultured enough in Japanese BBQ to appreciate all the nuances, but that's honestly how it came across to me. At the end of the day, I think I still prefer Korean BBQ. For me, the overall experience isn't different enough to justify paying significantly more. I'd probably rather save $20 and go get KBBQ instead. One thing worth mentioning is that both of us felt pretty sick afterward. mostly nauseous and overly full. To be clear, I don't think there was anything wrong with the food. We probably just overdid it, which is easy to do at an AYCE spot. The standout part of the experience was definitely the service. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. Honestly, the customer service is the main reason I'd consider coming back. Also, sorry for the lack of photos. I was way too hungry and focused on eating to remember to take any. Overall: good experience, great service, tasty drinks, nice ambiance, but I personally still prefer KBBQ.

The food is so good that we went twice in one weekend! Would highly recommend to anyone in town…read more The best barbecue spot I've found in Northern Virginia. They have a variety of sauces you can choose from, ranging in spice. The cashiers are very nice and personable. The vibe of the restaurant is exactly what you'd expect from a BBQ spot. They play classic rock from the 70s-90s and have checkered print on the walls. Really good atmosphere. 10/10 recommend. Sloppy Mama's is 1000% going to be a staple for my family.

Decent bbq spot - friendly cashiers but definitely a bit of a wait just for some bbq. Place was…read morereally busy midday Saturday but can't blame them. Clean restrooms and tons of indoor seating. Loved their sauce bar- Alabama, Kansas City, Carolina style to make all the different bbq lovers happy. I agree with the sentiment of wishing they had combo plates as one sausage was like 6 bucks which is wild. Foodwise - tried the coleslaw, mac and cheese, jalapeno cheddar sausage, and the pulled pork. Best thing hands down was the mac and cheese - creamy but with great flavor and a great cheese ratio. Coleslaw was so so- good but some wilted pieces and was a bit thrown by the pickle pieces (though I love pickles). Jalapeno cheddar sausage was good but in my opinion, a bit overpriced for just one sausage. Lastly - the pulled pork. While not bad quality meat, the aftertaste was a bit off putting and I think the chips they may use in their smoker are just not my vibe. With the sauces, you didn't notice it as much but just on generic taste, not my favorite pulled pork in the area. Cornbread and butter were great - no complaints there. Overall solid spot- I'd come back for sausage, maybe try the brisket, but will definitely get some mac and cheese again.