Best places: Barbecue restaurants in Alexandria, United States

Large rustic-modern hangout with woodsy feel serving Lone Star–style 'cue & unique sides.

This relaxed joint offers traditional smoked barbecue with familiar sides, plus a full bar.

Rustic-modern nook for wood-smoked meats & varied sauces with counter-service & picnic tables.

Small, no-frills joint serving wood-only barbecue & American comfort-food sides, plus beer & wine.

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

Iconic Thursday-to-Sunday take-out joint turning out wood-fired meats, fried fish & Southern sides.

National BBQ champs run this counter-service joint famed for oak- & hickory-smoked barbecue.

Casual eatery whipping up sandwiches, smoked meats & seafood, plus weekend brunch & craft cocktails.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Clubby smokehouse pairing upmarket, globally accented meat & seafood with craft cocktails & wine.

👍👍 Hidden gem in MD. I googled BBQ near me and The Smoking Crab popped up with 5⭐️s. I suggested my husband and I give it a try and now we are totally invested. The business owners are down to earth and the customer service is on point. Now to the food 🤤……. 2 weeks ago I got the brisket and smoked wi...

Relaxed joint for Southern-style BBQ, including pulled pork & dry-rub ribs, plus sports on TV.

😠 Now don’t get me wrong I enjoyed my food once I got home but the process to get it was absolutely ridiculous. I ordered at 6:50pm and didn’t get my food until 8:00pm, my friend ordered 5 minutes before me and it took just as long. We were very patient and when I asked how much longer will it be afte...