Virginia is the gateway to the south, and you know what that means – just about everywhere you turn, there’ll be a great barbecue restaurant! You’ll find reliable chains, small-scale smokehouses and pitmasters, and a few regional specialties – but you’ve never seen anything like Smokecraft Modern Barbecue in Arlington. Hidden behind an unassuming storefront, this popular and innovative smokehouse serves the best Virginia barbecue – fusing old standards with new creations. It even has a one-of-a-kind brunch menu that takes some southern classics to a new level. Combined with one of the best cocktail programs at any barbecue restaurant anywhere, it’s no surprise that Virginians are making the trip to Arlington to try this unique barbecue restaurant for themselves.

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue is located in a simple storefront, so many locals might even pass it by on a day-to-day basis.
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But inside, it's anything but ordinary. A modern smokehouse and cocktail bar, it takes all the expected favorites of a barbecue restaurant and jazzes them up with modern twists.
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You can taste all the barbecue classics by indulging in one of Smokecraft's massive sampler platters, complete with hearty sides including sweet potato casserole and a wildly popular mac and cheese.
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The barbecue chicken, a regular mainstay, is given a flavorful glaze and made with only the best farm-raised chicken from local farms.
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But the barbecue here doesn't just stand on its own - it's also used to create innovative dishes like barbecue nachos and brisket eggrolls.
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Smokecraft also has an incredibly popular brunch menu, served every Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 3. That's where you'll find the best chicken and waffles in Virginia!
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Of course, Smokecraft has its own in-house sauce line, and you'll want to try all of them. But be warned - when they say spicy, they mean it!
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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue has won quite a few awards in barbecue competitions, and they love to show them off. So drop in and find out why this is the most talked-about barbecue in Virginia!
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Have you visited Smokecraft Modern Barbecue in Arlington? Let us know what you thought of this unique smokehouse, and tell us your pick for the best Virginia barbecue in the comments section. You can learn more about what the pitmasters are cooking up now at Smokecraft’s website and Facebook page. For another Virginia hidden gem, head to Granny Bee’s in Appomattox for some old-fashioned country cooking!

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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue, 1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA