DCity Smokehouse

"DCity’s “brisket squad” smokes a little bit of everything for a menu boasting tender beef, wings, turkey breast, pulled pork, pork belly, ribs, rib tips, and a house half-smoke. For $12, customers can get a signature DCity half-smoke covered in brisket chili, cheddar-jack cheese, onions, and mustard. A second location opened in Anacostia last year." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"The best barbecue doesn’t come out of swanky restaurants. DCity Smokehouse is a testament to the fact that sliding into the local spot to grab your smoked meat is the best way to go. The Bloomingdale restaurant serves up brisket, turkey, ribs, and more in a refurbished garage splattered in all things DC and HBCU. The smoked wings will burst in your mouth when you bite through the crispy skin—pair them with the tangy housemade barbecue sauce. Come here for a quick lunch or a fun group dinner where you share as much of the menu as your elastic pants will allow. " - tristiana hinton, omnia saed

"The meal: A smoked turkey for $150-200 or a turkey and four sides for $350. DC barbecue and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand, or at least that’s the case at DCity Smokehouse, where you can order a whole smoked turkey. The barbecue spot is also offering a dinner package that includes sides like mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread, and their spicy jack mac and cheese." - Omnia Saed, Tristiana Hinton

"This Black-owned Bloomingdale barbecue restaurant serves up all the brisket, turkey, and ribs (for starters) in exactly the kind of joint we trust to do us right. They’re always bumpin’ '90s and 2000s jams and serving up fantastic food here in a space that's basically a refurbished garage complete with two roll-up car doors for entrances (so it can get drafty during the winter). While you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, try the smoked wings, which burst with flavor once your teeth cut through the crispy skin. Pair with the brussels sprouts and spiced fries for a belly-rubbing meal. The meats are finger-sucking good, so make sure whoever you're with doesn’t mind getting messy with you." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed

"The original DCity Smokehouse is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. The second installment of DC’s best barbecue spot serves the same great food (maybe even better) on Good Hope Road. It’s counter service, just like the Bloomingdale location, and the brisket, brussel sprouts, and fries are the must-orders. Out front, you’ll find a few barrels and red Adirondack chairs where you can sit on nice days. Inside, there are four high-top tables and a counter with five stools overlooking the street. " - Tristiana Hinton, Omnia Saed