Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

Name: Smokecraft Modern Barbecue
Address: 1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201-2167
Telephone: (571) 312-8791
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (437)

$30 and under

Barbecue

1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201-2167

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(571) 312-8791
Website
http://www.smokecraftbbq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Darneille
Catering
 Planning an event? Let us bring the heat! We're here to elevate your next gathering with mouth-watering barbecue goodness. Whether it's a corporate event, family reunion, wedding, or backyard bash, we've got the perfect menu to make your occasion unforgettable. https://www.toasttab.com/catering/smokecraft-modern-barbecue-1051-n-highland-street/
Private party facilities
https://www.smokecraftbbq.com/events/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201-2167
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
North Highland/11th St. North
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Clarendon Metro Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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All-American Nachos$14.95
tortilla chips / smoked queso / cheddar / jack / pico de gallo / jalapenos / crema / avocado crema
- Chicken / Pork$4.00
- Duroc Pork Belly$6.00
- Brisket / Barbacoa$8.00
Pork Belly Burnt Ends$14.95
compart duroc / apple glaze
Smoked Avocado Deviled Eggs$13.95
smoked avocado / pickled onion
Whole 'V' Pit Wings$15.95
beer brined / old bay / ranch
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip$13.95
smoked pulled chicken / smoked blue cheese / tri-color tortilla chips
Southwest Brisket Eggrolls$15.95
black beans / roasted red peppers / jack cheese / prime brisket / hatch ranch
Smoked Crab & Artichoke Dip$15.95
applewood smoked lump crab / artichoke hearts / parmesean / jack cheese / scallions / charred bread
Bar-B-Quedilla$13.95
flour tortillas / chipotle aioli / jack cheddar cheese / pico / avocado crema / tangy bbq
- Chicken / Pork$4.00
- Duroc Pork Belly$6.00
- Brisket / Barbacoa$8.00

SANDWICHES

served with choice of 1 side (mac & cheese +$2)

Our Iconic Pulled Pork$16.95
dry rubbed / cole slaw
Pulled Chicken$16.95
maple wood smoked chicken / cole slaw
Chopped Brisket$20.95
The Dip$18.95
prime brisket / sweet bbq sauce / caramelized onions / cole slaw
Black Crack Reuben$20.95
cherry wood smoked brisket pastrami / 1000 island dressing / sauerkraut / swiss
Cue-Bano$16.95
smoked ham / pulled pork / swiss cheese / dill pickles / mustard bbq sauce
'Q'lub$18.95
smoked turkey / candied bacon / smoked ham / avocado / swiss / cheddar / mayo / mustard bbq sauce
Smokehouse Burger$18.95
brisket, short rib & chuck patty /mayonnaise / lettuce / tomato / pickle / red onion / potato bun
- Cheddar, Swiss, Grilled Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions$1.00
- Candied Bacon, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Fried Egg$2.00

SALADS

Grilled Caesar$14.95
charred romaine / parmesan / smoked caesar dressing / toasted bread
Firebird Chicken Salad$19.95
pulled smoked chicken / avocado / pico de gallo / southwest caviar / sunrise bell peppers / cheddar cheese / crispy onions / bbq ranch / tangy bbq sauce
Clarendon Cobb$19.95
smoke-boiled eggs / apple wood smoked bacon / pulled smoked chicken / blue cheese crumbles / avocado / smoked paprika & sherry vinaigrette
Smoked Beet Salad$16.95
smoke roasted beets / smoked blue cheese /arugula / pickled onions / candied pecans / backyard balsamic
Smoked Burrata Caprese$16.95
apple wood smoked burrata / roma tomatoes / arugula / grilled watermelon / balsamic reduction

MODERN BARBECUE ENTRÉES

Cedar Plank Chipotle Maple Bourbon Salmon$35.95
chipotle rubbed / maple-bourbon glaze / candied pecans / served with wild rice & brussels sprouts
Chesapeake Smoked Crab Cakes$38.95
apple wood smoked crab / grilled lemon / chipotle aioli served with french fries and brussels sprouts
Barbacoa Tacos$29.95
chipotle cocoa rubbed beef cheeks / oak & hickory smoke /flour tortillas / salsa verde / smoked cotija / picked onions /cilantro / choice of 1 side
Smoked Spaghetti Squash$20.95
apple wood smoked squash / roasted peppers / onions /spinach / goat cheese / maple syrup

SIDES

Collard Greens$8.95
Maker's Sweet Mashed$8.95
Seasoned Fries$8.95
Campfire Baked Beans$9.95
Mashed Potatoes$8.95
Mac & Cheese$10.95
Potato Salad$8.95
Cole Slaw$8.95
Brussels Sprouts$8.95
Smoked Cauliflower$10.95

TRADITIONAL ENTRÉES

served with choice of 1 side (mac & cheese +$2)

St. Louis Ribs
dry rubbed / cherry wood smoked
- Half Rack$29.95
- Full Rack$49.95
Prime Brisket Platter$32.95
dry rubbed / hickory & cherry wood smoked
BBQ Chicken Platter$26.95
brined / dry rubbed / maple wood smoked /pineapple-bourbon sauce
Pulled Pork Platter$23.95
Smoked Turkey Platter$28.95
Smokecraft Combo$25.95
Choose 2
- pulled pork / 1/4 chicken / kielbasa / jalapeno cheddar sausage / duroc pork belly / turkey / st. louis ribs$31.95
- sliced prime brisket$35.95
*Whole Lotta' Cue*$89.95
a sample of our meats / 4 sides

DESSERTS

Colada Key Lime Pie$8.95
apple wood smoked / key limes / pineapple / dark rum / sweet whipped cream
Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding$8.95
cherry wood smoked / semi-sweet chocolate / port-soaked dried cherries / vanilla bean ice cream
Honey Bourbon Blondie$11.95
baked to order / honey bourbon / chocolate chips / bourbon caramel / chocolate ganache / vanilla ice cream
Cedar Plank Chocolate Brownie S'mores$8.95
cedar plank smoked brownies / chocolate /marshmallows / graham cracker / chocolate orange ganache / vanilla bean ice cream
Banana Pudding$8.95
flambéed bananas / nilla wafers / whipped cream

BEVERAGES

Pepsi$3.25
Diet Pepsi$3.25
Sierra Mist$3.25
Dr. Pepper$3.25
Mountain Dew$3.25
Orange Crush$3.25
Mug Root Beer$3.25
Orange Juice$3.75
Apple Juice$3.75
Cranberry Juice$3.75
Pineapple Juice$3.75
Grapefruit Juice$3.75
Regular Coffee$3.75
Decaf Coffee$3.75
Tropicana Lemonade$3.25
Schweppes Ginger Ale$3.25
Iced Tea$3.25
Sweet Tea$3.25
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 0.5L$4.00
Fiji Still Water 0.5L$4.00

What 437 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue delights with "extremely high-quality barbecue" and a standout brunch menu featuring dishes like the Texas omelet and smoked pulled chicken. The atmosphere is vibrant, with attentive service often highlighted. While some dishes and service elements vary in consistency, the brisket and smoked cauliflower are "amazing."

437 Reviews

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Brian VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food! Wonderful flavors. Very good service—super quick. Setting is a bit nondescript and it was quite noisy. Excellent restaurant—will go again.
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Donna
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My friends and I saw a review on IG so we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The service was good from the moment we entered the restaurant throughout our entire dinner. John, our waiter, was very attentive and did not hesitate to politely answer my myriad of questions. The food was very good and that brisket oh, my! I definitely recommend this restaurant and I plan to go back to try a different entrée.
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kim
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
From the personal conversation with the owner and the positive attitude of the waiter, the experience at Smokecraft was worth the drive through the rain. While the food could have been a few degrees hotter, I will definitely be back. The brisket with the peppercorn topping and the salmon were amazing. No words can reallly touch on the smoked cauliflower!!!!
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Cory
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was decent but service was abysmal. Turkey was dry and the collards had too much vinegar. Mac n cheese was good though. The cornbread was delicious and the rest of the bbq was pretty darned good. They need to hire more servers. Once the order was placed, it came out of the kitchen relatively quickly. The prices are a little high, but the portions are decent. I don’t think we’ll be back though.
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Tina
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waiter was very confused about gluten free. Asked us how we knew things were GF, so pointed to menu with GF label. He brought a tray of dirty bbq bottles. Clean these up between tables, gross. Asked if the sauces were GF, he looked confused again so we asked him to go ask. He came back and said they were all GF, but he didn't seem confident. Suffice to say, pass. Our food was delivered by another person who first tried to deliver to the table next to us. We asked them for full size plates since we were sharing everything. They never came. At one point a runner tried to give is someone's takeout order. And after we were eating our server hovered behind my friend and then another time next to the table just staring. Never said anything eventualy walked away. Made us feel uncomfortable. BBQ was good, but staff need retraining.
Smokecraft Modern BarbecueResponded on May 28, 2025
Thanks for your feedback and we're sorry to hear that our new staff member wasn't fully ready to answer your questions, impacting your experience. We take your feedback seriously and will review it with our team as we continue to train new staff members to create great guest experiences. We have had some staffing issues lately and we know we need to continue to work with some of our new hires on improving their knowledge so experiences such as yours do not occur in the future. We do hope that this was an isolated event, highlights also by the high volume on a holiday weekend, and know we can do better in the future. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again and show you the great overall experience we know we're capable of!
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Debbie T.
Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We came because I saw a review on Tik tok and although we were coming for the BBQ, we were looking forward to the banana pudding and was thoroughly disappointed. The banana pudding was nothing but mush. The vanilla wafers were so broken down it was as if it was put in a blender and mixed with the pudding. Blah! We bought 2 containers without tasting based on the review and wasted our money! 🙄. However, the main course ribs and pulled pork was delicious and tender! Your meal only came with one side and I selected the BBQ baked beans and if I could’ve I would have stuck my entire head in the container to clean the container!! And yes, it was that good! But the funny thing about this is that I ordered a pulled pork sandwich meal to go and the pork was cut differently than how it was cut for our meal. The to go meal was shredded and a lot of fat, whereas, the meal at dinner was sliced. The other side I got was the potato salad and that was yucky too. More like mayo on sliced potatoes, no real flavor. So let’s talk about the service, barely waited to be seated, the server was extremely friendly and took very good care of us. We didn’t have to look for her for anything. Although some items were better than others, it still wasn’t worth the amount spent. JMO
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amisha VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the food the waiter was a little nervous so it took a while for the orders to get placed but overall it was a good experience
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Patricia VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried it for the first time today, we went for brunch and we really enjoyed it. Found it off of TikTok and I have to say the food was delicious. The place is beautiful. It wasn’t crowded, more people need to know about it. I would love to go back and try lunch or dinner ..
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Toni VIP
East Tennessee22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BBQ is always amazing at Smokecraft. My partner and I visit atleast every three(3) months or so and it has been consistent with our customer service experience. Also, the food is 10/10. We come for brunch each time and the mimosa flight, specialty cocktails are flavorful. A lot of smoked drink options to choose from. We love the smoked pulled chicken, wings, burnt ends, corn bread muffins (comes out fresh) , pulled chicken Benedict, BBQ street corn and Texas omelette, just to name a few ✨✨
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Dave VIP
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Smokecraft was great as always — tried something new (brisket reuben). Was floored at how good it was!
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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 437 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

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201-2167

Additional information

Cross street
North Highland/11th St. North
Neighborhood
Arlington
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Contemporary American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Clarendon Metro Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Darneille
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.smokecraftbbq.com/
Phone number
(571) 312-8791
Catering
 Planning an event? Let us bring the heat! We're here to elevate your next gathering with mouth-watering barbecue goodness. Whether it's a corporate event, family reunion, wedding, or backyard bash, we've got the perfect menu to make your occasion unforgettable. https://www.toasttab.com/catering/smokecraft-modern-barbecue-1051-n-highland-street/
Private party facilities
https://www.smokecraftbbq.com/events/

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APPETIZERS

All-American Nachos$14.95

Pork Belly Burnt Ends$14.95

Smoked Avocado Deviled Eggs$13.95

Whole 'V' Pit Wings$15.95

Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip$13.95

Southwest Brisket Eggrolls$15.95

Smoked Crab & Artichoke Dip$15.95

Bar-B-Quedilla$13.95

SANDWICHES

Our Iconic Pulled Pork$16.95

Pulled Chicken$16.95

Chopped Brisket$20.95

The Dip$18.95

Black Crack Reuben$20.95

Cue-Bano$16.95

'Q'lub$18.95

Smokehouse Burger$18.95

SALADS

Grilled Caesar$14.95

Firebird Chicken Salad$19.95

Clarendon Cobb$19.95

Smoked Beet Salad$16.95

Smoked Burrata Caprese$16.95

MODERN BARBECUE ENTRÉES

Cedar Plank Chipotle Maple Bourbon Salmon$35.95

Chesapeake Smoked Crab Cakes$38.95

Barbacoa Tacos$29.95

Smoked Spaghetti Squash$20.95

SIDES

Collard Greens$8.95

Maker's Sweet Mashed$8.95

Seasoned Fries$8.95

Campfire Baked Beans$9.95

Mashed Potatoes$8.95

Mac & Cheese$10.95

Potato Salad$8.95

Cole Slaw$8.95

Brussels Sprouts$8.95

Smoked Cauliflower$10.95

TRADITIONAL ENTRÉES

St. Louis Ribs

Prime Brisket Platter$32.95

BBQ Chicken Platter$26.95

Pulled Pork Platter$23.95

Smoked Turkey Platter$28.95

Smokecraft Combo$25.95

*Whole Lotta' Cue*$89.95

DESSERTS

Colada Key Lime Pie$8.95

Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding$8.95

Honey Bourbon Blondie$11.95

Cedar Plank Chocolate Brownie S'mores$8.95

Banana Pudding$8.95

BEVERAGES

Pepsi$3.25

Diet Pepsi$3.25

Sierra Mist$3.25

Dr. Pepper$3.25

Mountain Dew$3.25

Orange Crush$3.25

Mug Root Beer$3.25

Orange Juice$3.75

Apple Juice$3.75

Cranberry Juice$3.75

Pineapple Juice$3.75

Grapefruit Juice$3.75

Regular Coffee$3.75

Decaf Coffee$3.75

Tropicana Lemonade$3.25

Schweppes Ginger Ale$3.25

Iced Tea$3.25

Sweet Tea$3.25

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 0.5L$4.00

Whole Lotta' Cue$89.95