3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Washington, DC

“Hill Country Barbecue Market was founded by Marc Glosserman and his wife and partner Kristen. The restaurant offers a rustic-chic, cafeteria-style setup, with nightly live music downstairs. Hill Country Barbecue Market boasts a semi-private loft that overlooks the main dining room, perfect for an intimate gathering. The restaurant serves the best of both traditional and contemporary food. Hill Country Barbecue Market offers full-service or drop-off catering for events. They provide highest quality meat, their simple dry rub, and post oak wood. Their meats are carved to order, sold by weight, and served with white bread and crackers. The team at Hill Country Barbecue Market will work closely with you to not only bring tasty barbecue, sides, and desserts, but also to coordinate all aspects of your event. They specialize in wedding showers, bachelor functions, rehearsal dinners, and wedding parties. They provide happy hour Available Monday to Friday from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm at the bar. The restaurant shows live music area. They have amazing specials every day from 12pm to 4pm including their 'Cue and 2 which includes 2 meats, 2 sides, and cornbread.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Offers All You Can Eat Meal
• Serves Happy-hour Food
• Private Dining Room
• Online Order.”

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“DCity Smokehouse is a trendy BBQ restaurant that offers a variety of sandwiches, combo platters, vegetarian sides, beer, wine, and bourbon drinks in a spacious dining area. Proud to be a black owned business, they have been serving their smokehouse BBQ in a little DC space since 2013, on Florida & North Capitol St.The restaurant has been recognized as one of the top 15 new BBQ joints in America. They strive to provide customers with affordable and accessible meals with a high level of execution, with influences from southern soul cuisine. Freshness, sustainability, and supporting local vendors are crucial to their ethos. Their signature, award-winning brisket and delicious ribs are smoked for 8-10 hours in their custom smokehouse. DCity Smokehouse's famous wings and coleslaw are freshly made every day. They offer full-service catering and large party packages. Their experienced event planner can handle everything from rentals to staffing.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Outdoor Seating
• Serves Vegetarian Dishes
• Takeaway
• Online Order
• Named 15 Best New Bbq Joints in America.”

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“Fat Pete's BBQ is a beloved barbecue restaurant that is famous for its smoked meats, such as Kansas City burnt ends and Texas-style brisket. The restaurant is located in a brick-walled location and serves bourbon that is a perfect complement to its barbecue. The wait staff at Fat Pete's BBQ is friendly, professional, and always willing to offer prompt service. The chef team takes great pride in serving up the most delicious dishes for their customers. All of the ingredients they use are sourced from local farmers, and they carefully select and handpick each one during the cooking process. Must try dishesdouble-smoked pork belly bites, smoked tofu satay, and Texas-style chili. They stuff their truck with their delicious BBQ then it serves to their events. You’ll get to taste different cuts of their award winning “DC’s Best BBQ. At Fat Pete's BBQ, private events, parties, and carry-out orders are available. You can host your event with them. Fat Pete’s Barbecue has offer E-Gift Cards that you can email or text for your facilities. They offer full service catering services and delivery to the Washington metropolitan area for all the events. Fat Pete’s BBQ is a large venue with spacious of 200 guests a stage for bands, musicians, and DJs.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Serves Happy-hour Food
• Good For Watching Sport
• Kids' Menu
• Dine in
• Takeout Service Options.”

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