CHRISTMAS DINNER TO GO · ARLINGTON, VA
Let us cook so you can spend
more time together.
Bring everyone to the table with holiday takeout from Smokecraft Modern Barbecue in Clarendon, Arlington. Our Christmas dinner menu brings together slow-smoked meats, comforting sides, and holiday desserts, ready to reheat and serve at home.
Plan your feast with smoked turkey, prime rib, ham, duck, leg of lamb, or competition brisket, plus favorites like duck fat roasted potatoes, stuffing, mac and cheese, and eggnog bread pudding. Browse our preliminary holiday menu below; preorders open in November 2026.
Holiday pickup: 1051 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201.
HOLIDAY TAKEOUT · ARLINGTON, VA · 2026
Your holiday table, made easy.
Preorders open November 2026
PLAN YOUR FEAST
Order by Sunday,
December 20
Noon · 2026
Choose your holiday favorites when preorders open in November.
WEDNESDAY PICKUP
December 23
Noon–7 p.m.
Pick up at Smokecraft in Clarendon.
CHRISTMAS EVE PICKUP
December 24
Noon–5 p.m.
Heat, serve, and gather around the table.
Meals are served cold unless otherwise noted. Easy reheating instructions come with every order.
2026 menu, pricing, and pickup schedule are preliminary and subject to confirmation before preorders open.
FROM OUR HOLIDAY GUESTS
More time for what matters.
Guests share their Thanksgiving takeout experiences.
“The smoked turkey was outstanding — perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor without being overly salty or smoky.”
Marylou H.
Thanksgiving takeout · Google review via Wanderlog
“Smokecraft bbq (Arlington) was excellent. Smoked turkey was great”
Anonymous Thanksgiving guest
DC Urban Moms · “Rate your Thanksgiving takeout”
LOCAL HOLIDAY PRESS · 2024–2025
A holiday feast worth sharing.
Arlington Magazine
Christmas & Hanukkah takeout · December 13, 2024
Featured for holiday smoked meats, seasonal sides, and desserts, including smoked duck and eggnog bread pudding.
Northern Virginia Magazine
Christmas meals to go · December 13, 2024
Included in its Christmas takeout guide for a customizable feast of smoked entrées, appetizers, sides, and desserts.
Arlington Magazine
Thanksgiving takeout · November 3, 2025
Featured for smoked turkey, comforting sides, pies, and bread pudding in its regional Thanksgiving takeout roundup.
FAQs
No. All food is served cold, unless otherwise noted in the item description. Easy reheating instructions are provided with each order. To ensure proper reheating, ThermoWorks thermometers are available as an add-on with any package. Click here for reheating instructions
Preorders open in November 2026. Please place your holiday order by noon Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Our preliminary 2026 holiday pickup windows are:
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026: noon–7 p.m.
- Thursday, December 24, 2026: noon–5 p.m.
We will confirm these dates and hours before preorders open in November.
When ordering, select an available pickup date and time. Please arrive as close to your selected time as possible; orders will not be ready early. If a time is unavailable, its pickup slots are full. Please keep your selected pickup time after placing your order so our team can have everything ready for you.
Most of the sides are served by the quart, which serves 4-5 people. If you upgrade to a tray, that will serve 12-15 people.
Yes! A majority of the sides and appetizers are vegetarian. There are a few exceptions, so please contact the restaurant if you need any help identifying any preferences or allergies.
We kindly ask that you do not make any changes to your order once you have placed the order. If you would like to add additional items to your order, please place a 2nd order. If you would like to remove an item, or cancel your order, there will be a 25% change fee applied to any refund. No changes can be made to an order, or refunds issued, after the pre-order cutoff date has passed.
