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We’ve got barbecue on the brain. Where's the best?

By Kate Nerenberg   Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The combination of summer weather and the upcoming Fourth of July holiday means we’ve got barbecue on the brain. We’re thinking of everything from super-saucy ribs to pulled-pork sandwiches. We need you to tell us: Where’s the best place in Washington to find good barbecue? Let us know in the comments!

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Comments

Urban BBQ was just voted Top Ten Barbecue restaurants in the country! MSN.com

Posted by: Tooltime, Jul 29, 2009 03:18:05 AM

There aren’t that many great BBQ places in the DC area, but Bubba’s in Falls Church is good. They have hushpuppies. Any BBQ joint with hushpuppies is authentic.

Posted by: Dan, Jul 01, 2009 10:35:59 PM

willards in chantilly has great ribs and pork, and carolina-style sauce.

levi’s port cafe down in navy yard (and levi’s in oxon hill) has great nc-style bbq, the owners are from cary. its the real deal. not quite as good as wilburs or the old smithfield’s bbq joints but nonetheless, delicious. great mac n cheese too.

woodlands is awful.

Posted by: kneelconqueso, Jul 01, 2009 08:39:52 AM

Dixie Bones in Woodbridge. They have the best sauces.

Posted by: Eleanor, Jul 01, 2009 08:05:26 AM

Dales Smokehouse in Indian Head, MD..about 40 minutes. In southern MD there are slews of great smokehouses-its one of the area’s trademarks.

Posted by: Lisa L, Jul 01, 2009 07:55:26 AM

Ew @ Rocklands is all I have for this. I eat there quite often since it’s right near my house... Simply not very good. Their sauce is disgusting, their meat is often terrible. I wish we had more options here in Arlington; Rocklands doesn’t even come close to cutting it.

Posted by: Mike, Jul 01, 2009 07:25:50 AM

Rocklands please. Mcds boneless pork rib sandwich is better than anything Rocklands has.
VA Barbeque in Woodbridge/Manassas, Willards in Chantilly is passable and there are a couple BBq stands on RT 7 west of Leesburg. Capitol Q is awful.

Posted by: Fred, Jul 01, 2009 03:59:08 AM

ROCKLANDS!!! I moved to DC from South Carolina, and Rocklands has been the only place I have found BBQ with that unmistakable wood smoke flavor. My favorite by FAR.

Posted by: Grant, Upper NW, Jun 30, 2009 09:44:13 PM

Urban BBQ, it’s not even close. This Rockville gem has a unique menu but doesn’t skimp on the classics - make sure you get the beef brisket and the pulled pork. The cornbread is amazing and the fries make for a great side...

Posted by: Ed, Jun 30, 2009 07:49:01 PM

Capitol Q near Matchbox is the absolute best! Love their spicy brisket

Posted by: Jason Marley, Jun 30, 2009 01:03:24 PM

If you can make the trip up 270,...The Black Hog in Frederick, MD has THE BEST around. It’s no joke!

Posted by: Matt, Jun 30, 2009 12:37:43 PM

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