Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company

We’ve been serving our wood-only barbeque to loyal DC-area fans since 1990. The story starts before that, though: http://bit.ly/2cObdy8

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  • Phone

    (703) 528-9663

  • Website

    rocklands.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

3471 Washington Blvd (at N Lincoln St) Arlington , VA 22201 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 71


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barbecue sandwiches brisket mac & cheese ribs baked beans good for groups casual beer good for a quick meal cole slaw fried okra great value outdoor seating southern sweet tea collard greens beef potatoes cake chicken
Alicia Dunn

The sides are great (nod to the mac and cheese and coleslaw ), but let's be honest... the brisket is a complete let-down. One thing I do like is that they sell spicy bloody mary mixes.

Alberto C. Downing

The pulled pork was great! Sides worth your while include baked beans , broccoli , mashed corn "cake ", and of course, Southern sweet tea !

Charles Smith

Texas has some of the best brisket ever. Arby's brisket tasted better than what I experienced today. The best brisket I have tasted so far in this area has been Kloby's and Hill Country .

Peter Blumberg

Very reliable BBQ . Pit beef is the standout along with the baked beans , onion rings and jalapeño poppers . Also like the cheesburger . Excellent tap beer options .

Dana Andrzejewski

BBQ pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries and potato salad . So much food and it's all so good. I'm from Alabama and this is some of the best BBQ

Tyom's Khachunts

This is definitely my favorite spot in Arlington. The Best BBQ and nice outdoor patio . Nothing fancy just a good place

Rich Layman

Baby back ribs are excellent; lots of meat, tasty and not a lot of fat. Baked beans and fried ochre are great too!

JH H-D

The three meat platter is a great way to try a bunch of different things

JH H-D

During the thanksgiving season, they offer a seasonal Pearl that’s amazing!

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Whatever you do, get the greens and the mac and cheese . The BBQ is superb, so no worries there. But the greens and m&c make Rocklands BBQ divine

Sir Dennis Nell Martin

Are you Asian like me? Well try eating a dog salad with chopsstix! It can be "Ruff!"

John Kass

Chicken breast is great here. Good craft beers . They have port city

Angie Roscoe

From KC and was not sold in eating bar b que in this area but I was very impressed. Would go back if ever in the area again

CJ Wallington

BBQ Rib on-the-bone sandwich looks like something Fred Flintstone would eat (and enjoy). So good that it won't last long enough for a picture. 8^)

sarah dickey

very good bbq , cool atmosphere, also all day monday buy any beer and get a pulled pork sandwich --can't beat that!!

Bryan W

Pulled pork sandwiches are called "chopped pork sandwiches " here. They're great.

Corey Gibson

Please move the hot sauces to a place where everyone can sample them. Sandwiched between the bar and someone's meal doesn't work well .

Jesse Thomas

Order the coleslaw ! love the chopped carrots they add, which give a great crunch. they cut them in tiny squares.. mmm

Dusk Dargent

Okra is fantastic, brisket is wonderful. Great burgers too!

Lou Muscarella

Love the BBQ ribs , and the brisket ! Cucumber mint side dish is excellent! Don't forget the onion rings ! Yum!

Wanda (LJ) M.

Nick at the bar is awesome!! Very knowledgeable and offers great beer selection and good convo.

Tara DeVincenzo

do yourself a favor and get the corn pudding . maybe two.

Dave Bentley

Mondays are free super slider w/ purchase of a beer night. Can't beat it!

Amanda Webb

Three meats and three bones is awesome. Cucumber salad , baked beans , mac & cheese or corn bread is always a good choice for a side. They sell dog bones for only a dollar which isn't posted on the me

Mark Eckert

You name it, you'll like it... But don't expect a vegan menu ????

Jeff Mervosh

Rockland Pearl is a great small sampler.

Mike Johnston

Definitely take advantage of the beer and free sandwich deal on Mondays!

Gary Barrett

They've moved a few blocks over to Washington blvd. Food is good.

Mikhail B

Try the cornbread . It is surprisingly good.

Ann M

Draft root beer in a frozen mug. Free refills. So good!

Corey Gibson

Baked potato with pulled pork is delicious! Give it a try.

Trevor Carlsen

Get the 3 meats platter. So good.

Rick Gilchrist

Try the Belly buster with collards and cucumber salad ...and ask for the whiskey mustard .

Madison Levin-Epstein

Believe it or not I come here for the wings , great bang for your buck

@PowerfulAntwone

The grilled cheeseburger is the bomb

Melissa

The bartender is fantastic! Love that guy

Tom Sakell

1/2 price drafts < 7 pm in Fridays

Corrie Davidson

good fries , big chunks of meat on small buns , can really taste the smoke/wood - good!!

John Alex Golden

The burger comes with an outstanding sauce that's a nice alternative if you're looking for something new.

Melody Varner

Brisket and mashed potatoes

Claire Rusk

Great place to grab a beer before Little League.

Matt Briney

The pit beef is far better than their pulled pork sandwich .

Rune Isachsen

Great food

sarah dickey

BEST mac and cheese in town :)

Dusk Dargent

Sub fried okra as a side. It's amazing.

Robert Capazzi

I always get the Brisket sandwich with two sides. Mac n cheese n texas corn pudding

Tim Harvey

Pit Beef is spectacular

Alex Thorne

Pulled pork platter here is the best BBQ I've had in the metro area.

Katie S.

Chopped pork sandwich

Peter Hutchins

If you are looking for hot sauce . Try the wanza's wicked temptation.

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