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DCity Smokehouse
BBQ Joint$$$$
LeDroit Park, Washington
"the meaty palmer &DC zman sandwich are yummy n very juicy ribs!!"(6 Tips)
"Brisket Champ ... excellent taste perfect balance"(5 Tips)
"The ribs and the fried brussels sprouts are my favorites."(10 Tips)
"Chicken wings were the unexpected surprise - absolutely amazing."(14 Tips)
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J. F.May 17, 2015Everything. All day everyday. Brisket Champ, Meaty Palmer, the Den Den - eat them all. Also, the wings are borderline addicting, get at least a 10 spot or you'll regret it.
Christopher PopovJuly 6, 2016This place is is hard to find. Follow the pig into the social club door. Best BBQ I've ever had. Brisket is a must but also the rib tips. Can't recommend enough. Sandwiches are dope
Washington PostApril 1, 2015Order the Brisket Champ sandwich. It starts with 'master's level brisket' stacked onto buttery Texas toast and topped with vinegar-loaded house-made pickles and crispy buttermilk-battered onions. Read more
Burger DaysMay 17, 2015The Brisket Champ with fatty cuts of brisket, crispy onions and housemade pickles on buttered toast is ridiculous. The wings are borderline addicting, too - get at least 10 or you'll regret it.
- Washington PostAugust 8, 2014Get a fat-tastic sandwich on Texas toast called the Meaty Palmer: smoked turkey gets flavor bombed with slabs of pork belly, smashed avocado and jalapeno aioli. Tell everyone you had turkey for lunch. Read more
Anastasiia ....July 3, 2016Tasty place, with very distracted guys that are working there. Be aware and compare your order with menu. I realized I was missing ribs, too late. On the pic BBQ platter(should be with ribs).
ryanJuly 20, 2017Brisket, BBQ, and smoked wings are GREAT. Service with a smile type of atmosphere makes you want to come back again and again. I like how they have a "food made ready" approach. Food is always fresh!
Behrad EatsMay 27, 2015The Hector Burger might be one of the most serious burgers you will eat. Two 4oz patties, chipotle aioli, smoked brisket chili, crispy onion rings and pickles.
- John WetenhallNovember 7, 2014Friendly staff and amazing food. The brisket and pork ribs were excellent. Chicken wings were the unexpected surprise - absolutely amazing. Finish it off with a pie! Only thing missing is sweet tea.
John KApril 9, 2015The brisket is some of the best I've ever had! Pork tips and dry rub wings are good as well. While they're looking to expand, this is a takeout place with 6 small bar seats.
The waits are long but the sweet sweet smoked meats are worth it. Great sides too. Go early, as the most popular dishes sell out.
Kevin YehNovember 26, 2018Super friendly and attentive service 👌 came at night when I can only imagine the meat's been lamping it up, but the brisket was still ultra tender and the fried onions gave a crispy counterbalance.
Azzman SheikhMay 21, 2014Eat everything. The ribs and the brisket are divine. The BBQ sauce is the right amount of sweet and heat. The green chili chedder grits are a knockout. Lots of heat.
Dan MillerFebruary 20, 2014The pie is incredible, and the service is great. They gave me a sample of cinnamon almond pie just for walking in, and it was absolutely delicious. Great BBQ too. 5 stars!
Sandra RubinchikJune 7, 2017Staff is good about moving folks around to accommodate a large group. Once you're seated, order the picnic basket and start pre-cutting that paper towel roll into sheets because you're gonna need 'em.
KStreet202 DC Real-Estate BrokerAugust 7, 2014I'm a regular and there is nothing I don't like! I even look forward to seeing and talking to the guys that work there. Try the meatyPalmer it's slap yo left thigh good!
Nick GrayMay 26, 2016The collard greens were great!! Brussels sprouts were a daily special and were shaved and fried in butter, not to my liking.- Jinnie LNovember 16, 2014wow, very good BBQ, love it! the meaty palmer &DC zman sandwich are yummy n very juicy ribs!!
Ricky SherrillDecember 3, 2014I tried the "Show Stopper" and was impressed. The meats & sides were very good. I will be back.
Burley SmithJanuary 28, 2020Amazing food. Good prices. Service was friendly and on it. Definitely will be back.- H SApril 18, 2018Wings, hush puppies, brussels sprouts are all so good! Cilantro ranch dip is great too
Really enjoyed the brisket sandwich. Adding in the pickle and fried onion was awesome.
Jenn ReynoldsOctober 23, 2015Delicious bbq pork sandwich, and crispy Brussel sprouts! Totally recommend for any traveler!
Gabriela SchneiderNovember 9, 2013Very tasty (rich) brisket. Grab it to go & have a picnic in nearby Crispus Attucks park
Chelsea RaabApril 29, 2014If you have any intelligence at all you will drop every thing you are doing and go here. Now.
Kevin CyrusNovember 13, 2013The ribs, brisket and wings are all winners. VERY good food. VERY limited seating.
Brian ChamowitzMarch 20, 2014"Meaty Palmer" is the 2nd best sandwich I've eaten in DC. I was born and raised in DC.
Chris GoldenAugust 20, 2014Two types of DC'ers: those who go to Hill Country and those who know about- and go to- DCity
R Derrick ThomasMarch 22, 2018Decent bbq but only when it’s fresh. If you go at off-peak times they serve meat which has been sitting under heat lamps and is tough and dried out.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(202) 733-1919
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