Fat Pete's BBQ

They had an ex-Special Forces bartender who knew a thing or two, and the best burnt ends around, but lately this place is falling apart. Last night I waited for for the waiter to notice me, and eventually got a blank stare followed by a vague hand gesture toward a table. I never saw him again, but the story has a happy ending as I walked down the block to Spices , which is always excellent.

I Loved this place. The platters are a decent price, the draught beers and mixdd drinks are on point. The service was outstanding and friendly. The owner treated everybody as if they were family or good friends. If you live in DC, make this a regular spot. If you come to visit and you want some good Bbq, definitely stop by. I did twice during my 3 days in DC.

Ate here with my brothers while on a short trip to DC. Guy with the hat and beard (I think he's the owner) gave awful service. My brother asked for a strawberry marg, top hat guy went on a whole rant about how he's allergic to strawberries so they will never be in the building. My other brother asked to remove the slaw from his plate, top hat guy said that the kitchen would put it on the plate anyway even if he told them not to. To make matters worse, the slaw was in a cup, so he could have just removed it before it arrived at the table. Brisket was incredibly dry and cold. Baby back ribs AND brisket were bland and unseasoned. BBQ sauce was watery.

Met with a friend visiting from out of town. We went to a brewery that lets you bring your own food (since they don't have a food menu). He ordered and I didn't get a pic but he got some wings and came with a cup of hot sauce and blue cheese sauce. He said the wings were smoked and fried. They were pretty good, could've been juicier, but were good. The sauces were alright, I appreciate they gave the spicy sauce on the side because it might be a bit much for some. I love spicy so dipped away... It wasn't really flavorful, just capsaicin. I also love cheese, including blue cheese. I found it quite thin and not with anything discernibly blue cheese-y. I'd eat here again but wouldn't write home about it. 3.5 but rounding up

For DC this is four star Texas style bbq. Anywhere else three stars. The meat has flavor which is good, the problem is the way it is cooked and what is served. The person who packed our order really messed things up too. The bbq sauce caps were not put on and it soaked the bag and made a mess. They also did not include the baked beans, but that’s ok sometimes you forget food. The real issue is the actual food. The pork belly bites were just fat, no actual meat or bacon. We threw them out after trying them because there was literally just fat. The burnt ends had flavor but were so burnt they could barely be cut with our steak knives. I chopped them with a butcher knife. I’m guessing they overbooked everything yesterday because the brisket was also over done and had zero smoke ring. It was moist but very over cooked. If it was done properly it would have been melt in your mouth delicious. It was likely a very off day. The corn bread was perfection and the pulled pork was as expected. DC does not have good bbq, so if you’re craving Texas style bbq, Fat Pete’s is your best bet and to be honest, you won’t be disappointed. Once they figure out temperatures and when meat is done, they’re going to be amazing. The seasoning and flavor are there, it’s not learning meats, what to serve vs discard and when to stop cooking it. Ohh the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers were perfect. I loved them!!! Nicely done.

First time here, left with an overall good impression. Good food and attentive staffs. I do recommend the double smoked pork belly bites, a good appetizer to prepare your palate for what’s to come. I got half rack of the baby back ribs, it wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but it’s pretty good. The meat was tender and almost falling off the bone. And their potato salad was good too.

I discovered this place last week leaving a clients house. I've been searching the entire DMV and further for the past 35 years looking for a real BBQ joint and boy was I excited to finally find a spot that actually exceeded my expectations. It was a carry out visit, yet it was an very personalized and great experience. The owner took my order and made me feel I was at the right place, because its always a treat to be able to meet the owner and the person that who put their heart into making sure I had a great BBQ experience beyond his restaurant. There is not enough space here to describe what I thought about that phenomenal BBQ, fries, slaw and cornbread meal all very well prepared. Finally, I now know where there is a real BBQ joint in this town.

Very subtle place. Clean design and easy access, near the national zoo. Food is solid for a bbq place. For me I had the brisket melt sandwich with a side of hush puppies and a house salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The brisket was soft and tender, being a southerner, it was missing some more flavoring for my taste...added a bit of the vinaigrette and it had a nice bite. The house salad was simple and good and the dressing was just right and not to glaring. The hush puppy was not my favorite as it was dense and a bit bland for me. Overall good experience.

This was some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The meats were great and the sides amazing. Yams 10/10. Mac & Cheese 9/10. Pork Belly 10/10. Greens 8/10. Wings 8/10. Corn bread 8.5/10(I just wish it had been a little bigger).

Used to be a hot spot when it was an Italian restaurant, dead animals on the wall and a beautiful back dining area festooned with grape vines. Then a so-so bakery, and now...Fat Pete's BBQ. Never met Fat Pete but I'm guessing his tastes buds have gone flat. I hate to slam COMEDY venues because there are so few of them. But... For those who get drunk and stop tasting the food thank God...hey, let's go to the comedy show! It's...right here and it's free! Comedians rarely complain about their fairly lousy treatment because it's a dog-eat-dog environment, opportunities to do what you love (those who don't do it well, well that's another chapter). You will find, in many of these amateur venues, the comedians are required to invite their clap-happy friends to the venue. More commonly, actually PAYING to perform. A drink, a menu item. The organizer will gather up as many "comics" as they can to pump up the kitty so they can pay for the use of the venue. And the admission is free to the customer, but not so the talent! Having 10 or 20 comics sign up for a night's entertainment (at say 4 minutes a pop) is a classic quantity vs. quality situation. On June 3rd, it was 30. Thirty comics for one night's show. What a circus. We're comics, tho, people, not clowns. Em Fiske would like to be a comic. She is a terrible one, and I mean even stacked up next to the usual fare of foul-mouthed, loud sometimes-funny comic wannabes. "Fuck" is not funny. "Cooch" is not funny. Not unless you use it in a well-written, funny piece that shocks but makes you laugh anyway. What gets me is if you multiply thirty times a drink or a dish, that makes Em look good to the venue, which is, I guess the deal they've brokered with them. She gets to use the venue and she gets to use the free talent pay for that privilege. Which makes the performers pay for the privilege of Em being a big-shot talent queen. I was set to go on in the 21st slot, which would mean sitting through Em's awful un-funny but weird opening monologue, getting the talent up to the mic one-by-one, some going overtime, maybe even not going on at all. But I figured I would be sitting around eating and drinking for an hour and a half, good for Em but nauseating for me. Brought my wife to see my routine. We left instead. Best deal of the night.

This is probably a 3.5 review. We came mid-week for dinner and the place was completely empty. There was a lot of foot traffic for pickup, but we were the only ones there - all other tables were empty. The food was fine. I had pulled pork and my wife had the brisket. The meat was okay but not great. The sauces were good but the meat should be great on it's own - but it was just okay. My wife liked the burnt ends but they seemed too fatty and not that burnt for me. The staff was fine and it does look like they have live music some days.

Holy snot, this place is amazing. I grew up in the South so I've had my fair share of BBQ and the only downside is I don't live near one of these. The food is so tasty! Everything has a pleasant flavor and isn't bland. The Mac n cheese and green beans were on another level, so good. I tried the pulled pork and brisket without sauce first and actually preferred it that way. The sauce was very sweet for me but I also prefer mustard based sauces. I came with a large group and they served us family style. They had buckets of drinks waiting for us to arrive and the entire thing was super easy. I don't have enough great things to say about this place. I'm a little broken hearted we tried this on the night before we leave. Otherwise, I would have stopped more often during the trip.

Actually the saddest portion of ribs i've ever seen. I've been thoroughly disappointed in DC bbq but this place surpassed all of the other let downs.

I am giving this review based on food and the bartender. The bartender was our server. We came in a little later so the restaurant was slower. We asked for iced tea and he said no then went on with what soft beverage options they had. Could have been a better way to say it, but hey, thought maybe it was just him. The food was good and we had no issues with it. The issue I had was every food pick up person who came it to pick an order up he just got real rude and one he began to argue with. We saw this three different times while eating. If food pick up is such an issue maybe the restaurant shouldn't do it. Or in my opinion it's the bartender with the issue. So for the poor attitude of the bartender I give it such a low rating. Food was good but no customer service.

Food was delivered to my job. It was still a decent temperature. Smoked turkey was tender and juicy, cornbread was very delicious!!! Brisket was unseasoned, and very dry,baked beans had an after taste, almost sour, potatoes salad seemed almost watery, not enough mayo or mustard. Banana was more pudding than bananas and wafers. I only gave it a three cause the smoked turkey was the absolute best I'd ever had and that cornbread my God!!! I have never been to the restaurant before just picked the business off reviews.

Food was amazing! My wife and I had the two meat plate with sliced brisket and pork belly with greens and we added a small side order of Mac n cheese. The brisket was smoked perfectly and the portions were great! The service was outstanding! Our server was very attentive-constantly checking on us. He was super friendly and related to our multiple food allergies well. He was very kind. Truth be told we were the only people in the restaurant at the time BUT service was excellent. We loved the vibe. It felt like a place where you should eat good food. It was great food!

Great service, good vibe, affordable app/side prices, below-average food. It seems like a good spot to watch a game on a weekend or go to happy hour and get a beer and maybe wings, but not anything more than that. I went on a weeknight and was able to order, receive my food, and pay my check in a timely manner. The server also had great banter with the customers and added to the good vibes. Fat Pete's vibe is a Texas BBQ joint combined with a sports bar but with plenty of light and airiness. I ordered the burnt ends, hush puppies, and cornbread, and all were subpar. The burnt ends did not have good smoke on the outside and were extremely dry and tasteless on the inside and the horseradish sauce added no flavor or good moisture whatsoever. I ended up asking for the sweet and the spicy BBQ sauces to help with the flavor and moisture. I could not taste the goat cheese or the poblano peppers in the hush puppies and were overall tasteless even with the apple butter. I could only taste the fried aspect of this dish, nothing more. The cornbread was dense, greasy, and way too sweet-among the most disappointing cornbread I have had at a restaurant in a long time. If you need a BBQ fix in DC or are looking for good food in Cleveland Park, there are plenty of better options.

Delicious BBQ served with a friendly smile. PJ and his team take great care of me and my daughters. We love their food from their pork belly to the two types of ribs to their wide variety of sauces. Highly recommend to anyone heading to Woodley Park or wanting a meal before or after a trip to the zoo. Baby Back Ribs, Baby Back Ribs Platter, Pork Belly

Come on down and give PJ some sass! He'll love you for it. But also enjoy the good food and booze! This is a spot that is close to the metro with only indoor seating at a low top or at the bar. PJ will make sure you get a glass of whatever.. ask him about whiskey... you'll make his day!

So I work around the corner from Fat Pete's and I've always wanted to try this please, so i placed a carry out order. Now food was piping hot when i picked it up the guy behind the bar was very polite, bar was clean they had music playing and that's how you want things obviously. So once I got home I took a crack at the spare ribs, great flavor nice and dry rub on the ribs, I'd have to say they probably are my favorite at Pete's, now for the Brisket, that was a little on the dry side for my liking, as you can see in the picture they just didn't have that wetness to the brisket that I'm use too and that's why I couldn't give 5stars. Sides are great, Mac and cheese is good, the greens are probably the best greens I've had from a BBQ spot. I definitely will be back to Pete's again.

Had an unfortunate experience at Fat Pete's this past weekend. I've been trying to avoid third-party delivery apps because I've heard how much the restaurants lose. Therefore, I went to Fat Pete's website and used their direct online order link. Ordered the brisket melt which was advertised with a small side (see screenshot). The brisket itself was delicious, but the hoagie roll was soaked and deteriorated with the moisture (I ate it immediately upon pickup). The main driver of my 2-star review is linked to service. After waiting several minutes to be greeted at the pickup counter, the manager proceeded to address me with "which app do you drive for?". I'm a minority resident of Cleveland Park and while I understand people of my descent may not be the typical BBQ customer, the manager's tone was condescending. When I let him know I ordered directly through Fat Pete's website, he located my order and stated "your sandwich doesn't come with a side. We updated this awhile ago and if you viewed our website, you would've known this." I would never assume in 2023 that a side was included but Fat Pete's direct website stated it did. This experience left me with a bad taste in my mouth and it wasn't the brisket.

This place is delicious. I highly recommend ordering the burnt ends, probably the best thing on my plate but it was all really good.

I used to go to an Irish pub on Wisconsin that was torn down to rebuild. Great group of people. All drunks, I would just have a couple and head home. A lot of them are at Fat Pete's now and glad to run into them from time to time. If you go there on a Friday after work you will have fun. Nice to go to a place where you can have a nice conversation with anyone. As for the food, Get the Sliders if you are hungry and eating for one. Other top choice is the Brisket Burnt End grilled cheese as it is awesome. They also do a Thanksgiving Turkey I hope I can remember to order this year. Favorite BBQ in DMV.

(Jan 2024) The Good: Come here to enjoy the good bar ambiance / drinks / the great bartender (front of house staff) who is Solid Gold (5 Stars). The Bad: Don't come here to eat the food. (0 Stars).

Despite my awesome waiter and cool inside the food was poor. Ribs dry, chicken chewy, and corn bread wrapped in plastic was soggy. Shame.

Get the burnt ends!!! Everything else is great too but the burnt ends are special. Delivery available all around the city.

UNPLEASANT. The customer service, the person who took my order. The bathroom. The food wasn't even hot. I come in on my lunch break, never had it before. Wasn't greeted, no hello welcome. Nothing. The bartender asked me if I was placing an order or doordash. Never asked Togo or for here. I pay for my order. Tipped $0 just from that interaction because he's whole demeanor was HORRIBLE. I go to the bathroom to find a rack of nats n flys, turned right back around didn't use the bathroom. I get my food, I asked the guy if I could sit n eat my food. He says " you ordered Togo so it's to go" MIND YOU THE WHOLE ENTIRE PLACE WAS EMPTY and the server never asked me if it was to go or for here. There was one person at the bar. I said wow n the customer that was at the bar said you can still eat in n the bartender was like no. I come back in to ask for a fork and he said with an attitude " it's dc law you have to request one" oh but I thought he said it was to go. I wouldn't recommend. The wings I got were pretty good and the Mac n cheese was slightly warm. The guy looks like Santa clause if he was Amish.

If you want good bbq, this is a great spot to go! We ordered the burnt ends as an app, my boyfriend got the ribs, collard greens, beans, and cornbread and I got pulled pork and hush puppies. The burnt ends were moist, delicious and flavorful. No sauce needed! The ribs were both of our favorite item of the night- we think the rub had brown sugar and they were absolutely perfect. We both agreed the collards greens were awesome as were the hush puppies, and he enjoyed the beans (I don't eat them). The pulled pork sandwich was a perfect portion, not fatty and was amazing with just a little sweet bbq sauce. However, we were both very disappointed in the cornbread. Overall, the prices were decent given the location. We'll return next time we have a bbq craving!

We got the two meat platter -- pulled chicken and chopped brisket -- and they were spectacular! The macaroni and cheese and collard greens were also excellent. Coleslaw and cornbread were tasty. We sampled all six sauces -- all were good, some were great (we particularly liked the white sauce). Overall, this was a fantastic meal, and we will absolutely come here again. Oh, and the service was excellent due to Cortland who was fun and a gentleman. Do not listen to the one star reviews; they are Karens.

I ordered through Uber eats and was VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! I ordered the three meat platter w/two sides that came with three meat choices 1/3 lb. a piece, 3 8 oz. sides and 3 pieces of cornbread and was supposed to feed three people - THE LATTER WAS FAR FROM THE TRUTH!!! FOOD: Meats: the platter couldn't even feed two people, let alone three. The meats were all just decent and that's it. Sides: Baked beans were so-so and could have had more flavor, the coleslaw was decent and they gave us green beans instead of greens and they were meh. That was definitely $53 wasted and not worth it at all.

Food was good for the most part, the spare ribs were a little underwhelming like they were leftovers rewarmed, the coleslaw tasted like it went bad. Liked the rest of the food but the service was so weird. We told them we had 2 groupon vouchers and they said they can only honor one of them (despite the groupon rules saying I can use upto 3). The receipt ended up showing that he took off $18.20 instead of the $20 voucher that I bought. Left a weird taste in my mouth but I didn't say anything. Needless to say I won't be returning. Rather go to Rocklands!!!!

If I could give this place zero stars I would!! They got my order wrong and said it's because they ran out of brisket. Unacceptable that they never told me either through email, by phone, or even when I WENT TO PICK IT UP. Staff and manager are extremely rude and do not listen to your concerns. In fact, they are very condescending. I've given them too many tries and they always somehow seem to screw it up!! Please PLEASE don't give them your money. Food is cold, dry, chewy, and small. Customer service is horrible. They need a change in staff, especially PJ the manager. Try out Federalist Pig! They are really the best BBQ spot in DC. So so good and their staff are really nice :)

Got takeout during COVID-19. Ordered online and food was ready on time. Bagged with extra sauces, silverware, etc. Turkey platter- super moist Collard greens- vinegar provided great flavor Beans- standard Green beans- could use seasoning Waffle fries- crispy and delish Wings- perfectly smoked, great flavor Salmon blt- fresh and flavorful Hush puppies- just ok Food was delicious overall and service good.

Was tasty but portion was so small. Left hungry. Expected more for a $15 sandwich. Not kidding, had a frozen pizza when I got home, and I'm not a big eater. Draft beer was kinda flat and syrupy. I don't think it's a place I would go regularly.

I heard about this place from a friend years ago and saw this place on Groupon. My fiancé and I came here together a couple months ago and we tried the friend green tomatoes, burnt ends, brisket, and more as well as two beers. The food was about as good as Jacks Stacks in Kansas City. They also have options for vegetarians/vegans.

We got a delivery order through Uber Eats. Dinner was amazing. I ordered a sampler with spare ribs and brisket, while my fiancee got Carolina pulled pork. Everything was great. The ribs had a nice smoke flavour to them: adding bbq sauce would have been a crime. The brisket was a touch fatty, but the taste more than made up for it. And the pulled pork? The vinegar sauce comes through and compliments it. The sides were a little bit of a let down. The Mac and Cheese was a bit heavy, and thick, words which could also be used to describe the disappointing Cornbread: a heavy gel sponge. Our vegetables were good, though. A sign of a good meal, it was eaten before in took pictures! :)

Amazing! We stopped in for lunch after visiting the zoo. Immediately welcomed by PJ. It was pretty busy and my boyfriend and I grabbed a couple seats at the bar. I got the Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese and he got the Brisket platter. Both were SO good, juicy and tender. I really can't decide if the food or customer service was better. Wish I lived here so I could come in everyday.

Nothing is fresh here, meats are ok nothing spectacular coleslaws were bad returned it, not even an apology or explanation, corn bread was wrapped in Saran wrap definitely not made fresh, probably from 7-11 next door

Don't let the bad reviews deter you! Fat Pete's is sooooo good. This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC and I always make it a point to go back whenever I visit because I don't go to school there anymore. Anyone who has spent an extended amount of time in DC knows that the food down there is overpriced and tasteless. This is one out of a handful of restaurants that actually serves good grub down there. I'm obsessed with the pulled pork here and my friends who have had the brisket and ribs also really enjoyed their food! I think my favorite thing about Fat Pete's would be their different Barbeque sauces. There's a rack with six different sauces on each table that you can mix and play with to really cater to your personal taste, so make sure to dine in or you'll be missing out!! The corn bread is also so delish!! The waitresses are also really friendy and service is prompt. I think the prices are very reasonable for DC because you'll end up paying an arm and a leg for the simplest of meals anywhere else in the city.

Ordered takeout. Just great all around! 2-meat platter was perfect amount of food for two (and a good deal at ~$30). Would come back in a heartbeat! Pulled pork: 5 stars. Tender and tasty Brisket: 4 stars. Just not quite as good as the pork. Collard greens: 5 stars Macaroni and cheese: 5 stars--best I've had in DC by far Corn bread: 4 stars When we came to pick it up ~6:30 on a Friday night there was plenty of space in the dining room, so also probably a good bet for a walk in.

Close to metro station, ate on our way back from the zoo. Not busy at all. Made the food very fast. Everything tasted great. Not loud inside which was nice. NC bbq wasnt overly vinegary but hubs liked it. Cornbread was moist and very dense. Turkey was so tender. Couldnt finish my salad and got a to-go box. Would visit again. SIL advised the chili was not spicy at all like she expected it to be.

If I could give this place a zero, I would. We ordered 1/2 rack baby back ribs, yams, and baked beans through Door Dash. We were disappointed when we opened the box. First off the ribs are not grilled they are smoked - we called to verify this. The cashier wasn't sure so he asked then cook - red flag . The meat was tough and the BBQ was tangy instead of sweet. The yams were spoiled and really disgusting - almost taste rotten. We could not eat them. The baked beans were watery and didn't have a good flavor. We called to complain but the manager was not in and was told that he would call back. We would have preferred to have the McRib sandwich from McDonalds. Don't go here for real BBQ.

Fantastic food with the best service I've gotten since I moved here last year. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the parking.

Went to Fat Pete's for an early dinner-- was seated quickly and put our orders in right away. I ordered the sliced brisket platter with Sweet potatoes and onion straws on the side. The meat was tender and thick, really delicious. The onion straws were lightly breaded, well seasoned and super crunchy. I highly recommend both! The portions were sizable and I even ended up taking some food home. The spicy BBQ sauce was great. Not too thick or thin and with a strong spicy flavor. For dessert we ordered the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich-- it was huge and delicious. It was a bit dark inside the restaurant, but considering that it was almost 100 degrees outside in the summer, I wasn't complaining!

I really can't comment on the food, The staff made it SO clear that I was unwelcome, that I don't stay to order. I need to say that I didn't walk in minutes before the place closed, when it was swamped with customers of wearing outlandish clothes. Still, it was clear from my entry that they didn't want to serve me.

Fat Pete's always comes correct with the Over the Top grilled cheese with burnt ends - ALWAYS a "go-to"‼

I haven't been to this place in a while. Last time was pre covid. I worked all day and was thinking BBQ. The place is practically empty, people coming in for takeout. I grabbed a table and was served almost immediately. One dude working so he was busy. I knew what I wanted almost immediately. Chopped brisket, beans, mac and cheese for sides and a cold shiner. Beer was quick. Food was maybe 5 minutes, hot and good. Spicy sauce complimented the excellent brisket. The beans are excellent as well, I wish I could cook like that. I added another shiner and was done. Got my check and left. Excellent food and service all around.

The presentation looks Great but the seasoning was not there. The Greens was okay,the Mac and cheese had a lot of cheese but no flavor, nor did the Ribs. Barbecue sauce it's only supposed to enhance the meat not save it. Meat is really supposed to stand out by itself with flavor, like Fried Chicken or Pork chops,the only reason to add hot sauce is because you like hot sauce or because it has no flavor. The Banana Pudding was okay just like mines with more Bananas and cookies and less Pudding. Walking to the Train station on L Street after picking up my Glasses, I saw a Homeless man and I gave a nice size portion to him. I'm a big man that loves to eat and a foodie, if it was better I'd probably gave the Homeless person a few bucks instead of my healthy leftovers and Banana Pudding. The service was great but not a place I would return to eat at.

We hired Fat Pete's BBQ as our wedding caterer, and you guys... let me tell you HOW MANY COMPLIMENTS WE GOT!! Everyone was gushing about how good our food was, the staff of Fat Pete's was AMAZING - extra special shout out to PJ and Woody, both of whom we could not have succeeded without. They also brought the best energy, enthusiasm and love to our event, we could not have felt better taken care of. So.... if you're planning an event, these guys absolutely CRUSH event catering!! Love you guys!!

Really good meats. Sides sometimes are just ok. Service is better than many in the area. Ambiance is dive bar but with better over head space. Not too noisy for a sports bar/live music sometimes and neighborhood joint. :D

Food was terrible. Arrived cold and while it's supposed to have a smoky taste, the pulled pork was as if it was in a fire. Worst ribs as well and candied yams were sour. Nothing that we had was any good. Very disappointed.

Was delivered ahead of schedule...Kudos because I was hungry, but that's about it. I ordered burnt ends, mac and cheese, candied yams, and hush puppies. The burnt ends were ok. I read in another review that the candied yams tasted rotten. I dismissed it, and decided to give it a shot. They indeed did have a sour taste, and were partially burnt. The breading was falling off rhe hush puppies like a hermit crab shedding its shell. And thennnn, my mac and cheese was composed of two different pastas that didn't even look like they wanted to be friends. I spent almost $30, and threw away about $20

After a hot day at the zoo, and n underwhelming experience at a bar around the corner (as well as one in the other direction down the street where the only Coors they carried was the original - in a bottle - yuck), we mosey up to the bar where we were greeted by Mikey. He is a little crusty, but totally friendly...and he is efficient. There is good teamwork here, too. I ordered a mule & my wife got a Coors Light draft. Both came in Mason Jars. Nice touch. The beer could have been colder, but it was not warm like the other place. We also ordered the "ABTs." They are jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, topped with a Lil' Smokey, and wrapped in bacon. Finally, this is drizzled with balsamic vinegar. All in all, very tasty. We looked at the rest of the menu, and probably should have stayed for a few more beverages & then ordered dinner. Sadly, we decided to head back to our hotel where we had a dinner that definitely would not have been as over-the-top as what we got here. This Cleveland Park area seems to have a lot of options, and I was doubtful about BBQ in the District, but this is almost worth a return trip all by itself. The neighborhood reminded me of Old Metairie.

Disrespectful staff. I came to pickup an order and PJ at the bar condescendingly said "please don't touch the bag, we are still in a pandemic" as if I needed to be reminded of that, especially from a bartender. My advice: take your hard-earned money and go to The Federalist Pig in Adam's Morgan.

My wife and I have frequented Fat Pete's for years and pretty much have to stop in for lunch whenever we're in the area. When it opened years ago it was tremendous, and reviews in the Washington Post affirmed that - I believe, but am not sure, it won best barbeque in the DC area one year. While it's still sometimes a treat as I write this in early 2022 I have to say that management is starting to let things slide there (keeping in mind that we're just emerging from pandemic staffing and other shortages). My most recent trips have been kind of 'eh' - perhaps because my expectations are high going in? The bartender I most often see (the manager? owner?) is still friendly and a pleasure to chat with if you're sitting at the bar - I also see now where he recognizes if you just want to chill / watch TV / read and lets you be, which is sometimes what I'm looking for too. Unfortunately one of my standbys - the Brisket Melt with waffle fries - was a disappointment. (The other is the often tremendous Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese - sometimes with a bit too many chunks of fat left on the meat, however). The brisket tasted good, but wasn't as generous as usual - usually you eat half and have a decision to make as to whether to continue or wrap it up. The tremendous waffle fries? - well they departed the menu a while ago. The replacement fries are good but not the treat the waffle fries were. The sandwich bun was doughy and room temperature - it was identical to the generic buns you grab off the shelf at the grocery store in a rush. Tasteless but supports the fillings. The sauces, if you ask for them, arrive in little unmarked containers straight from the fridge. I understand that the pandemic squashed the prior shared bottles, but small cold unmarked containers aren't the answer - it used to be fun to mix and match. I'll be back - it's still fun to visit - but I'm hoping they return to the quality of the past.

Come here about once a month and the service, food, and drinks are always good! Highly recommend the Austin mule and burnt ends grilled cheese!

Ordered via UberEats. The driver messages me and tells me she has asked the guy behind the bar about my order and that he is drunk and hateful. My order isn't late but I'm confused about what's going on so I call the restaurant to see if there was a problem. The man is extremely rude to me and tells me the order isn't ready and that we both have to wait. I call UberEats and tell them what's going on, UberEats calls the restaurant and the man hangs up on them. I canceled my $50 order and won't be patronizing this establishment ever.

My friends and I were looking for a good BBQ place and came upon this one. Looked nice and was family friendly. Our waiter Jane was so sweet and nice just loved her sense of humor. We order pork belly for our appetizer, it was cold and the sauces did not help. I order pulled pork with two sides of greens and waffle fries. The biggest complaint for this restaurant was the food. Our orders were cold and tasteless and the sauces all tasted like water down ketchup. I would give this place another try just because I had a feeling they were busy because today was the new year.