The entrée I return for is their smoked prime rib. The medium-rare temperature is served correctly and the smoking it adds a great flavor to the beef along with the au jus. read more

My gf and I were looking for a new steakhouse and looking around on open table we came across epic smokehouse. I wouldn't describe this place as a steakhouse but more as a smokehouse/barbecue spot. I had the filet mignon and my steak was cooked to perfection along with the mash potatoes. The only complaint I have is the mushroom sauce the poured on top of it and drowned my mash potatoes in. The mushroom sauce was disgusting and just overpowered everything to the point where I asked for another plate without the sauce to transfer my steak and a new plate of mash potatoes. The mushroom flavor was just too overpowering abs I'm a firm believer that steak should not need sauce. The service was surprisingly good as well because I called 3 times trying to find the place with no one picking up despite the establishment not being busy. Our server was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend getting the filet mignon but get it without the mushroom sauce.. TTRRRUUUSSSSTTTT ME.... You will thank me for this. read more

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Not a great place for the price. Was hopeful it was better than an average smokehouse or BBQ place. The bacon old fashioned to start with was overly orange with little bourbon. Nothing is worse than dirty windows in a restaurant and then it causes you to look at and spot the dust on wine racks shelving and everywhere. The chairs are uncomfortably low for the tables kind of like you could lay your chin on it. The sampler plate appetizer wasn't bad. The spinach salad was drab without dressing to be found now nor flavor. For service, they genuinely seem disinterested in their customers. From the front door greeting to how often they checked on us. We waited at least 15 minutes before even being asked about appetizers. They also have several discontinued wines that are still on the menu. It was annoying to find out that they also don't take visa gift cards. What year are we in? We were told the machines can't process them. Overall not a great experience. One could pay a lot less for the same meal. read more

Food was great but service was very poor. Even though food was good i wouldn't go back due to service.

Just ordered dinner from here via Door Dash. We've tried the place a few times, and it's always been a disappointment. Again - got the order totally wrong, and the food was less than average. I requested a replacement for mashed potatoes. I gave 5 different options in their place, to include "broccoli, or side salad." For my main course, I ordered the filet - FORTY SEVEN DOLLARS. I was hoping for something at least worth $30. But no luck - $20 maybe. The food was definitely fast, but seems like the speed was at the expense of attention to detail. read more

hands down the food is amazing. burnt ends and candied bacon are a must for any meat lover. my go to restaurant when I'm in Crystal City!

If you're looking for a place to pick up a go-to order quickly, Epic Smokehouse is your place! Brad took my order on the phone and he was so friendly and told me my order would be ready in just thirteen minutes! I got there early, and Keith helped me out with paying my bill at the bar (also such a nice guy) and then we waited in the front by Joe who was seriously the best host ever. He even offered my daughter water and brought it to her in an adorable plastic to go cup with a fancy bendy straw, not just a regular plastic straw- she was thrilled! He was so kind and made us feel so welcome. Everyone at Epic was super nice and their customer service just goes above and beyond. Also, the food was delicious. I got two Cho'gall sandwiches which are giant and so filling. They come stuffed with brisket chunks, pulled pork, lettuce, chipotle mayo and BBQ sauce. The sauce wasn't overwhelming but there was definitely enough. Very generous with the meat portions! They also come with a large serving of fries which are seasoned too- maybe basil? I thought I would need ketchup but they were actually flavorful enough that I didn't. At just $12.50 a sandwich, these were well worth the price and very affordable for the area. We didn't dine in, but took a peek at the dining area and it looked spacious with large comfortable tables and booths. Looks like a great place to grab lunch or dinner with co-workers or friends. Overall, definitely a 5 star experience. Would highly recommend! read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Cho'gall sandwich and fries to go ($12.50) - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went here to celebrate my son's birthday. This is our first time here. The restaurant appears very nice and I love the 80s music playing in the background. We were seated in a booth in the bar area. While waiting for our guest who was running late due to traffic, we started ordering some appetizers. The pork belly steak buns were nicely balanced and didn't have too much sauce. We then tried the burnt ends which were very tasty and tender but came to the table sizzling hot. (Not a bad thing...the waitress warned us, lol). Finally we tried the brisket poutine which was nice and savory! The brisket was tender and there were so many great flavors. I'm writing this review mid-dinner because (maybe I'm just being petty) but the hostess asked for our menus before our third guest arrived. Not sure how a restaurant this fancy looking doesn't have enough menus...At least they left us with one. Also, the busboy cleaning the booth was slapping the placemats onto the booth seat behind me which was very distracting. Maybe it's because we were seated in the bar area? Anyways, will update this review after dinner is over. Just so you know, our server, Stephanie, is fantastic so far! read more

I love LOVE love LOVE this place! I found it a while back when it was restaurant week, but have been back multiple times since. The food just tastes and smells so good. The staff are super friendly (shout-out to Daniel and Tony behind the bar). The decor is sleek and funny (great wine-related sayings everywhere). The prices are reasonable and lots of great selection. However, two words top them all: FUNNEL CAKE! I literally can sit there and eat it ALL day. For only $6 you can get three ginormous ones topped with whipped cream and berries compote. Heaven! Absolute heaven! I can't say enough good things about this place! Definitely call me a regular :) read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Funnel cake!!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Even though some of the Metro lines were under maintenance, we managed to make it to Pentagon City for lunch at Epic Smokehouse. I ordered the Smoked Ancho Caesar Salad ($7) -- romaine with a smoked ancho Caesar dressing, and the Smoked Brisket ($15) -- slow smoked beef brisket served with Tobacco Onions. I'm a sucker for Caesar, so naturally, I loved this salad. I really appreciated their ability to take a classic Caesar and use the ancho chilis to give it a nice spicy kick and smokiness. Complete with parmesan cheese, crispy croutons, and fresh cracked black pepper, this salad was destined to be a winner. The smoked brisket was good, but not as good as the Caesar salad. Although I enjoyed the meat's fall-apart texture, I wish that they kept a bit more fat on the brisket to give it an extra bit of moisture. Because they didn't, the meat came out just a tad bit dry. Although I enjoyed the sweet sauce that came with the brisket, I thought that it could have used a bit more heat. The tobacco onions were a great compliment to the brisket, as they added a nice crispiness and extra flavor to the dish without being too greasy. For these reasons, Epic Smokehouse earned an epic 5 stars. read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Smoked Ancho Caesar Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I came here last Saturday during a lovely 19.5 hour power outage. Alas, I was disallowed from opening my fridge/freezer, in order to preserve what little cold remained. After waiting it out for much of the morning, I finally caved, and left the house for lunch (I rarely eat out in this area, since it's impossible to find restaurants serving non-GMO, organic ingredients). I'll admit it. I came here for the decor. It looked posh from the outside, and it was beautiful on the inside. But that was the highlight. Superficiality. True - the service was good. My waiter seemed to tell that I was less than impressed. (The menu was entirely meat! Fine, even though I eat mostly vegetarian at home. It's just that when I do eat meat, I prefer Niman Ranch. You know what I mean.) Or Polly Face Farms. Haven't you seen Food Inc?!?!? So, yeah, the meat ingredients were not up to par. The service was friendly, though when I asked for a coffee refill, he returned with another cup 2/3 full - which I found odd for two reasons: one, it wasn't full, and two, it was another cup - rather than the pot. Whatever. It's not like it was Blue Bottle anyhow. The food! Oh yes, I suppose I should review that. However, given the food/ingredients were clearly an after thought here - as in most restaurants in the DC metro area - I left it last. Clearly the priorities in this part of the country are all superficial - portray a good image with beautiful decor and high prices, cut costs on the food/ingredients (the "bread & butter" - literally). Very *UNLIKE* San Francisco's foodie scene. *sigh* So I ate this turkey with cranberry sandwich which was meh. I only ate half. Of course I did not box up the other half since I couldn't open my fridge - not to mention the fact that I did not like it enough. I also ordered the creamed corn with pancetta. Admittedly, I didn't know pancetta was meat. Essentially a different style bacon (from Italy?). I thought it was cheese when I ordered it. This should express my level of credibility for evaluating a "smokehouse," by the way. And perhaps this is why the server stared at me when he saw that I had removed said pancetta from creamed corn without eating it. Either way, whether it was quality pancetta or not, it looked like a piece of uncooked, raw bacon, and given the quality of the food I had tasted, I was not willing to stick it in my mouth. Honestly, this review should be a 2.5. Perhaps 2. I'm giving it a 3 because the server genuinely seemed like a nice guy - and that's very rare in this town. read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Smoked Turkey with Gruyere, Cranberry & Chipotle Mayo + Pancetta Creamed Corn. - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I ordered the French onion soup and filet mignon. Everything tasted so delicious. Loved the mashed potatoes. Service was perfect. I'll definitely be back! read more

The food was way over cooked and service was decent but not great. I had burnt ends but the name should not mean as tough as shoe leather. When told about it the waiter didn't try to assist. read more

Sat at the bar, one night service was outstanding the other night it was just ok burger is ok but brisket and Mac n cheese is delightful

Do yourself a favor and skip this place. The food was mid at best, the service was incredibly underwhelming and the entire vibe of the place is just strange and off. read more

As Kansas City natives, my son and I were excited to try some DC area BBQ! I ordered the pulled pork with coleslaw; my son tried the combo platter. The pulled pork was a little over salted and the coleslaw was good. Portion sizes were a little on the small size compared to what we were used to. The combo platter had better portions and the ribs were fall off the bone tender and the sausage was spicy and flavorful. We both left satisfied and glad to try BBQ elsewhere. KC will always be the best BBQ, but DC is better with Epic as an option! read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Pulled Pork Platter - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm happy to report that our most recent experience here was just as stellar as our first experience! On a recent Saturday we had yet another fantastic lunch experience. They were having an all day "happy hour", which of course intrigued me. As a result, we decided to dine at the bar, and this turned out to be a wise decision, as food and service were just plain perfect. Now I know it was early in the day, and maybe it was breakfast for us as well, but gee whiz it was happy hour and Husband needed some breakfast bourbon, and well, I can't let him drink alone, right? I went with a glass of $5 happy hour chardonnay, which made a perfectly okay breakfast juice...especially when combined with the Applewood Smoked Scallops and Spicy Pickled Cabbage (otherwise known as kimchee). This dish was one of the main reasons we (okay I) wanted to dine at the bar instead of the restaurant, because for some reason, this is only on the bar menu. All I can say is, wherever you have to sit, GET THIS. Perfectly seared scallops (a big one for each of us), combined with a rich and spicy kimchee...yum! Great start to our meal! Soon our sandwiches arrived in all their epic glory...yes, I had to do the epic burger again, but this time I would not regret not getting the mac and cheese with it, and Husband was very happy with his Cuban Sandwich. We sooooo appreciate the friendly service and the care and craftsmanship that goes into the food here. read more

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A smokehouse with an identity crisis. The atmosphere is more that of a DC wine bar than that of a smokehouse. The food is decent but a bit on the expensive side. As far as drinks go, they have an extensive wine list but are a bit lacking in the beer department. They do have a list of signature cocktails worth trying for a price. UPDATE: Watching the cooks, I see they use a lot of store bought ingredients, like Jack's salsa. I would expect better for the prices they charge. read more

Great food and drinks. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Will be back again for sure.

The food was cold and undercooked. Not to mention Andrew, the manager, spends all his time talking with his friends. When my food came to me cold, he expressed no concern and stated nobody has com loaned before. He spends much a of his time at the bar making drinks for his friends. When his friends tabs come due, they are significantly discounted. I can tell this by the reaction of his friends thanking him for, "the discount". When I close my tab and ask for the same treatment, Andrew, his friends, and the staff laugh in my face like it's a joke. Avoid this place at all costs. It's extremely overpriced and the service is poor at best. read more

Epic Fail. Walked by this place, looked very promising. It's my birthday, so we go in. Drink order was very late, mixed drink had to have substitutes because they were out of this and that. Not a great start, but not a problem. Appetizers come out, spinach artichoke dip was all right in taste with the consistency of puréed baby food. The tortilla chips although tasty were paper thin so they broke easily making dipping awkward with more hands in the dip bowl than necessary. Not a big deal. Kahlua pig rolls were interesting in idea. Taste was good however two less than average sized rolls for 11.50 makes one think it is should have been much more spectacular than it was. Husband had the "Combo" which is 1/2 rack ribs (taste & texture points to them having been sitting out for quite some time), pulled pork (over spiced with A LOT of pepper), & one bland and very dry Texas sausage. Sadly, my Texan husband was disappointed. I ordered a New York strip, medium rare with bordelaise. I got medium well which the sauce although salty couldn't help making the steak less dry. I asked for multiple tiny cups of butter as a last resort. The seasoning on the steak was good though. I had a side of creamed spinach which again was puréed to thick soup consistency but was so salty I couldn't eat it. My mother had calamari (on top of a lot of veg but no sauce of any kind) for her dinner and the breading was so over salted she couldn't eat it. I hate "complaining" really. It was such a let down that I really couldn't lie this time and say "everything is great!" when it wasn't. Our waitress must have been busy as we didn't see her often but her attitude which was not warm when we arrived immediately turned robotic when I said that my steak was overcooked. She immediately crossed her hands in front of her and without blinking asked "Do you want it redone?" She must get this a lot. Perhaps she went into survival mode. Let's face it Pentagon City isn't known for their overwhelming neighborly demeanor. After all, we sat on the patio and a neighbor came by with her dog and she proceeded to let it piss about 3 feet from where I was sitting. Charming. iMy mother decided to get hers redone without the crazy salt and it turned out good for her. Thank God it started to rain so we high tailed it out of there. So much for birthday dessert but I really didn't want to risk a complete Epic failure. Can't imagine how this place has managed to stay open for as long as it has but good luck to them. Sadly, I won't be back. read more

I ordered takeout and enjoyed it thoroughly. The only thing holding back stars was the price, a little pricey for bbq in my opinion. The ribs were very tasty, I was expecting more in a full order. With all the delicious food in the area, I'm not sure I will go back, maybe when I'm more comfortable dining in at a restaurant. If I do go back, I will stick to ordering just meat, forget the sides of you want a meal worth the price. read more

I don't have a picture of this place but their steak fritts was delicious. I'm thinking of flying out back to Arlington just for the steak. Honestly, the best bbq I've ever had in my life. It was well seasoned and was cooked medium read more

This place meets its name EPIC!!! As you take a tour through the slow cooked smoked meet and enjoy the atmosphere of a modern eatery you can't help but enjoy and take in all of the flavors. The food is just amazing...and the owner and Head Chef Wayne Halleran, is as dynamic and passionate as they come. As he spent time at our table later in the being we got a great sense as to why the food was so flavorful and enjoyable. He is passionate and surrounds himself with passionate people. You add that to a full smoker ability in the middle of busy city where space to smoke food perfectly is nearly impossible. They could have very easily changed the name to "NAILED IT" because that's what they did. Although we will be back for the burger in the future and we are looking forward to a brunch filled with what is promised to be with pork belly. I think it's important to mention the great food we enjoyed. On the BEST EVER category you have burnet ends to start, beef sausage, and bread pudding. Slow cooked caramelized brisket served in a small but hot cast iron full of the flavor you know had time and care to make is a crowns placing yes! Add that to the wonderful homemade original recipe beef sausage that is one of the kind and tender to the Max, finish with bread pudding that Wayne bleed would blow our mind. Of 4 of us in a conversation I was the only one sold when he said bread pudding...but after eating all 4 of us were true fans. Wayne my friend you made this adventure EPIC...and yes we will return and plan to check out American Prime in the near future! read more

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A quick happy hour run to grab some drinks & burgers. It wasn't busy at all on a Friday night. The service was prompt & friendly. Although, the pig egg rolls were dry and flavorless. The Epic burger was good. If you like very sweet drinks order the blueberry lemonade. If you're visiting during happy hour (M-F 3p-6p) request a happy menu. The waitress didn't mention anything about happy hour nor did she provide a happy hour menu & double check your bill to make sure that the prices reflect such. read more

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So a couple buddies and I came up to DC for a weekend to go to a festival. We're a respectful group of guys, & know our manners. We weren't wearing the nicest clothes but it seems because we were wearing clothes with a little more color because we were about to go out to the festival it seems almost as if we were treated like second class citizens, as if we weren't good enough to eat at such a fine establishment. The waitress wasn't rude, but snooty & seemed like she thought she was of a higher and better class, as if she was looking down on us. Saying she can remember the order without writing it down and then when our food came out it wasn't right. The burger was incredibly dry & is supposed to come with BBQ sauce which it did not. Very read more

I spent way too much money for my awful Dinner. I'm terribly disappointed and I won't be back. read more

Epic SmokeHouse - No smoke ring and this was the driest brisket ever! Service is fast because the food has been done for hours - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Nothing Epic about this place. Not sure why, when I live in Texas, I would go to a smokehouse or order BBQ in D.C. Dumb move, well, I was invited and kind of had to go so...... Anyway, The food was o.k. but with a name like EPIC I was truly waiting for something EPIC to occur in my mouth. Walking in is like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into water, it's fizzing and bubbling up, you are excited then as you sit down and the meal progresses eventually the Alka-Seltzer fizzles out and you are left with crap to drink. O.K. that might be too harsh, the food just wasn't that great. Besides the main entrée, the brisket, being dry as hell, it was o.k. Service was good. They must have came by to pick up our plates like 50 times. Dude, do you still see food on the plate? That means I ain't done . Besides that I have another mandatory work dinner there this coming week. So I will come back and update this review if anything changes. Since I am not to familiar with the area and can't recommend you another BBQ place in the area I would tell you to try this place out. You might find something EPIC to chew on. read more

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Now, when it comes to the ambience, that's the only reason I gave this place a good review. It's very beautiful decor.... That alone has to be recognized but when it came to me going to a place for lunch and I spent $28 for Burna and a french fry for seven dollars and a sweet tea I couldn't even tell you for how much are I don't think it was worth it... major L read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Dry meat - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

So yummy great atmosphere a little expensive. I've had the Jambalaya pasta and a brisket breakfast skillet. Both were Epic.

I've been living in the area for 4 years and I come to this restaurant probably 3- 4 times a year for burnt ends. Service has always been mediocre. Last time (over a year ago) the owner "accidentally" charged me for another table's tab. This afternoon at 1:30pm we sat at the bar. Service was meh. I ordered a cup of coffee to go with my pudding. $4.50 for an 8 oz cup of coffee with no refill. Server never offered me a refill but kept my glass of water filled. This place is overpriced for a mediocre service. read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was visiting DC and stayed on the Crystal City side, decided to grab dinner nearby as opposed to driving into downtown. I severely regret the decision of Epic Smokehouse. Firstly even though there were other tables available we got squeezed into a tiny table between 2 couples. The drinks smelled and tasted like wet dog. The food got served 3 minutes after ordered which normally wouldn't be a con but makes me question how they cooked the food so fast other than a microwave, and I barely had enough time to enjoy my drink. My plate got pulled from the table even though I was still picking at it. Felt like the entire time we were being rushed out. The chicken looked and tasted like brown rubber, and my fiancé said the pulled pork was gross. Would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

The only thing "epic" about it was the trip to the bathroom minutes after the meal. Spicy ceaser salad? Really?

I will give it 5 stars because the meat I ordered was AMAZING. It's been 3 months since we went and I still think about it every other day or so (I got it medium). The service was 2/5 stars. read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Smoked Prime Rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here for the first time and I enjoyed the service, James was our waiter and was quick with the check and everything else. The food came out hot and fresh. We had the bbq wings and both had the epic burger. The wings were delicious and fat. The burger was a little dry, maybe over salted, but was good overall. The bacon on it was particularly good. Their fries were good ole fashioned greasy pub fries - in a good way. Venue is pretty cool and located in a good spot. The only thing is there's not room for more than 1 person to walk back and forth across the restaurant, and with only one lane, made it annoying getting to the bathroom and back outside. read more

Epic SmokeHouse - The Epic Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bartender so slow and unorganized it is actually frustrating to experience. Food was great but nearly half of steak was fat. Told them and just said sorry versus trying to make it right. Not looking for free food just what ordered. read more

Emma provided great service! They went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our dinners! read more

Epic SmokeHouse - Loaded Baked Potatoe - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My bad....I am going to have to agree with my colleagues on here. This place is......not great. I really like the venue, the service is really great, but the food is not really good. I know that when I go to eat BBQ, I should expect the meal to be heavy, but I legit could not enjoy the food, and I got to try some of the server's suggested items. My hubby and I had the brisket, burnt ends, and their mac and cheese which has some pork in it, and a pretty good breadcrumb crust on the top. First of all....they don't serve legit sweet tea here. Now, this could be a minor thing, but I feel like sweet tea should be brewed at BBQ joints. They did add some simple syrup to their tea, but it's not the real thing. Should've stuck with the water. Lesson learned. The brisket was fine. Most of the table ordered it, and I think everyone was okay with it. The burnt ends were too greasy. I feel like we got the burnt ends at the bottom of grease trap....which was too heavy to consume. If they would've mixed the fatty/greasy ends with some meatier ends, it would've been good. The mac and cheese doesn't have much flavor outside of the pork in the little pan. I was hoping the reviews on this place were wrong, but they're pretty accurate. There are better BBQ joints in town. read more

It's good food, good flavor in general, nice place, good overall for a casual dine out

Came here for my husband's birthday today for a late lunch and had a really good experience. Sometimes when you go out during non-peak times service can be shotty since the staff is usually transitioning from AM to PM and everyone is more focused on side work. Our server was attentive even with just a few tables in the restaurant which was very appreciated. My jambalaya pasta was amazing. Sooo good. My husband had the ribeye which he ordered medium and it was a little over cooked, but he still enjoyed it. Brussel sprouts and the side of asparagus we got were solid. Our server also treated us to a complimentary dessert. :) Definitely check this place out! It smells like a barbecue when you walk in. read more