Smokecraft Home 2026
CLARENDON · ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Ever perfecting
the art of smoke.
Rooted in tradition. Driven by discovery.
Modern barbecue. A distinctly Smokecraft experience.
EXPERIENCE THE ART OF SMOKECRAFT.
Chosen by our guests.
Celebrated by our community.
THE ART OF SMOKECRAFT
Our story starts
at the pit.
Led by world champion pitmaster
Andrew “Drew” Darneille.
Modern barbecue is continuing to evolve what barbecue is and can be. Grounded in traditional technique and free to create beyond any one regional style, we use fire and smoke to subtly infuse flavors that can make any dish great.
“Every single thing on our menu is touched by fire or smoke.”
ANDREW “DREW” DARNEILLE · JOURNEY TO THE JACK, EP. 1 ↗
Our techniques are tested and refined on the competition circuit. The awards drive us to keep improving, then bring that work home to a welcoming, distinctive restaurant in Clarendon, Arlington.
MAKE IT YOUR KIND OF NIGHT
Come hungry. Stay awhile.
GOOD THINGS ON THE CALENDAR
Coming up at Smokecraft.
A reason to make plans.
A reason to come back.
HALLOWEEN AT SMOKECRAFT
OCTOBER 30–31 · ALL DAYFright Bites. Spirited nights.
Choose any three different Fright Bites for $20. Add a Halloween cocktail for $10. Drinks sold separately; tax and gratuity additional.
See Halloween specials
THE HOLIDAY TABLE
NOVEMBER 25 & 26Thanksgiving, handled.
Our smoked turkey, your favorite sides, and more time together. Pre-order by November 22 at noon for pickup November 25 or 26.
Plan your Thanksgiving
YOUR WEEKEND RITUAL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY · 10–3A slower start. A better brunch.
Make a little room for the weekend. Explore our bottomless small plates and brunch favorites in the heart of Clarendon.
Explore weekend brunchSomething good is always cooking.
Check back for upcoming dinners and gatherings, or join us for your next night out.
Reserve a table ↗More dinners, tastings, and gatherings will appear here as they’re announced. Follow along on Instagram ↗
BEHIND THE CRAFT
The pursuit
never stops.
Our fifth-place pork and eighth-overall finish at the 2021 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue gave us more to build on. Every recognition pushes us to refine our techniques, explore new flavors, and make your next visit better. See that pursuit in Journey to the Jack.
Watch Journey to the Jack EPISODE 01 · “SMOKE THIS”
A RESTAURANT RECOGNIZED FOR ITS CRAFT
The craft gets people talking.
A Virginia destination
for brisket.
Featured among 12 Virginia brisket stops worth planning a barbecue road trip around.
Read the brisket feature ↗Inventive flavors.
Local recognition.
ARLnow explores Smokecraft’s modern approach to barbecue and our appearance on WETA’s Signature Dish.
Read the local feature ↗Inside our kitchen on
Signature Dish.
Watch Drew prepare Smokecraft’s cedar plank salmon and explore the technique behind the dish.
Watch the segment ↗
BRING YOUR PEOPLE
Good company.
Great barbecue.
A date night at the bar. Dinner with friends. A team that deserves a night out. Make our barbecue restaurant in Clarendon your gathering place, or bring Smokecraft to your event.
Private dining & eventsMake our place yours.↗Barbecue cateringArlington, DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia.↗Smokecraft Modern Barbecue
1051 N. Highland StreetArlington, VA 22201Get directions
One block from Clarendon Metro.
Orange & Silver Lines.
info@smokecraftbbq.com
Make a night of it.
- Monday–Thursday
- 11am–10pm
- Friday
- 11am–11pm
- Saturday
- 10am–11pm
- Sunday
- 10am–10pm
Weekend brunch · 10am–3pm
Order takeoutBEFORE YOU VISIT
Good to know.
What makes Smokecraft a destination for barbecue in Arlington?
World champion pitmaster Andrew “Drew” Darneille brings competition-tested technique to smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs and creative dishes touched by fire and smoke. Our Clarendon restaurant is a 2026 OpenTable Diners’ Choice and an Arlington Magazine Best Barbecue Reader Pick / Top Vote Getter. Join us for a full dine-in experience with craft cocktails and a welcoming dining room.
Where is Smokecraft, and where can I park?
Find us at 1051 N. Highland Street in Clarendon, Arlington, one block from the Clarendon Metro station on the Orange and Silver Lines. Street parking is available nearby, with a public parking garage on 11th Street.
Can I reserve a table?
Yes. Reserve directly through our OpenTable booking page to see available dates, times, and party sizes. Call (571) 312-8791 for help with your visit.
When is weekend brunch?
Join us Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm. Explore our brunch page for current offerings, pricing, and reservations.
Do you offer catering and private events?
Yes. We host private events in Clarendon and offer barbecue catering across Arlington, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.