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Poll: What’s the best barbecue restaurant in Alexandria?

Alexandria has some popular spots for classic barbecue, offering smoky specialties like pulled pork and brisket with satisfying sides.

Here are the nominees for “Best Barbecue Restaurant in Alexandria” as part of our ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Readers can vote once per IP address. Voting will close in two weeks, on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:59 p.m.

Did we miss your favorite place? Write them in!

About the Author

  • Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].