Washington DC

Simple Korean counter on 15th St NE in DC's Kingman Park, serving meat and seafood dosirak boxes, bibimbap and dumplings.

Stylish Korean BBQ and hot pot bar on Randolph Road in Rockville, Maryland, with all-you-can-eat, happy hour and a kids' menu.

The Southeast Washington outpost of DCity Smokehouse, serving American barbecue on Marion Barry Ave SE in DC.

Stylish barbecue spot on Florida Ave NW in Washington, DC, offering sandwiches, combo plates, vegetable sides, beer, wine and bourbon drinks.

American barbecue from Cinder BBQ on Upshur St NW in Washington, DC's Petworth neighborhood.

American BBQ from Brother Jimmy's BBQ on Fleet Street in Oxon Hill, Maryland, in the Washington, DC area.

Brazilian churrasco and cooking on Columbia Rd NW in Washington, DC, in a tropical-themed space with caipirinhas and brunch.

Cowboy-themed roadhouse on Old Branch Ave in Clinton, Maryland, with house-smoked baby back ribs, steaks, seafood and a bar.

Veteran-owned Texas-style BBQ on Washington Blvd in Arlington's Lyon Park, with a big bar, brunch, late-night food and a patio.

American-style barbecue from Supreme Barbecue x Auntea Boba, found at 2 Florida Avenue Northeast in Washington, DC.

Smoked meats, sandwiches, seafood and craft cocktails in Arlington's Court House, inside the CNA building on North Highland Street.

Takeout BBQ on Livingston Road in Fort Washington, Maryland, cooking meats over wood, plus fish and Southern sides.

Barbecue, soul food and a bar and grill on H Street NE in DC's Near Northeast, with catering available.

Rustic-modern counter-service BBQ on Duke Street in Alexandria's Taylor Run, with wood-smoked meats and picnic tables.

American barbecue and soul food from Southern Peach BBQ and Soul Food on 5th Street Northeast in Washington, DC.

Women-owned BBQ in Alexandria's Eisenhower East on John Carlyle St, with smoked barbecue, a full bar, happy hour and late-night food.

Oak- and hickory-smoked barbecue in a roadhouse setting on Washington Boulevard in Arlington's Ballston, with a bar and patio.

Spice-rubbed meats from the smoker, assorted sauces and craft beer on Cordell Avenue in Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle, with happy hour.

Women-owned BBQ on Langston Boulevard in Arlington's Leeway, open for breakfast, with cocktails, happy hour and a patio.

American barbecue from Silver and Sons BBQ in Westbard Square on Westbard Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland.

Pit-smoked ribs, pork and brisket with comfort sides at an unfussy BBQ spot on Marlboro Pike in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Wood-only barbecue and comfort sides on South Quaker Lane in Alexandria's Seminary Hill, with a full bar and dog-friendly seating.

Small, no-frills wood-only barbecue on Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC's Observatory Circle, with comfort-food sides, beer and wine.

Oak- and hickory-smoked barbecue at a counter-service spot in Del Ray Place on Mt Vernon Avenue in Alexandria.

American barbecue on New Mexico Avenue NW in DC's Cathedral Heights, served by PITMASTERS BACK ALLEY BBQ.

Pitmaster Barbecue serves American-style barbecue on Avenir Place in Vienna, Virginia, in the DC area.

Smoked fish and seafood with local spirits on Okie St NE in Northeast Washington, DC, with a rooftop, patio and live music.

Lively Korean BBQ on Columbia Pike in Annandale, with K-pop playing, a full bar and late-night food.

Barbecue with collards, mac and cheese and other Southern sides on Bladensburg Road NE in DC's Gateway neighborhood.

Hill Country Barbecue Market serves American-style barbecue on 7th Street NW in Washington, DC.

Arlington yakiniku on N Hudson Street in Lyon Village, with outdoor seating, cocktails, happy hour and dog-friendly patio.

Lively Korean barbecue on 8th St NW in Washington, DC, with tabletop grills, all-you-can-eat options and a late-night bar.

No-frills soul food diner on Florida Ave NW in DC's Cardozo area, serving big portions of Southern classics since 1944.

Brazilian churrasco from Fire Pit Brasilian Barbecue on Dixon Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Upscale smokehouse and steakhouse at Millennium at National Landing in Arlington, with globally inspired meat and seafood and craft cocktails.

Wood-smoked barbecue in the Beacon Center on Richmond Hwy in Alexandria, with a full bar, happy hour, a fireplace and outdoor seating.