Pork Barrel BBQ

We came for their restaurant week special and we enjoyed everything! I think we wished for a few more options in terms of sauce but we enjoyed the Mac and cheese and coleslaw. The blueberry cheesecake was super yummy! Our bartender was great and we enjoyed the layout and how much space there was. There is indoor and outdoor seating and street parking!

Another neighborhood staple! Delicious bbq with a great selection! Super friendly staff and amazing welcoming feel!

Pork barrel has amazing barbecue ribs. I try to get them every Wednesday since they have a half price special. They also have an amazing selection for their happy hour menu. I love the ambience. It's very American country feeling and all servers are very nice. I'm a regular and so should you!

Love this place. The BBQ is so good and the prices are so reasonable. The setting is very casual so you can enjoy good food with family and friends. Service is a cashier where you place your order, but always friendly. This last time my wife and I had the brisket grilled cheese with smoked cream corn while my son had the nachos.

Went here for lunch while we were in the area. End up getting a 3 meat plate to share. It came with two sides and cornbread. In terms of meat we got brisket (was ok not great), burnt ends (were dry and hard), and pulled pork (by far the best meat but nothing amazing). The sauces were good to with the meats. The sides were probably the best part of the meal sadly. We had the potato salad and the baked beans. Overall I wouldn't recommend.

Not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting much from a fast casual barbecue place in Alexandria, but I was delightfully surprised at the quality of food, especially for the price. I ordered the platter with 2 meats, 2 sides, and it also came with cornbread. The brisket was definitely not the best, but better than anything I've had this northeast in the country. I really loved the pulled pork, and it paired nicely with the array of sauces available. I was surprised at how much of the sides you get--and honestly they were pretty tasty! The mac and cheese has a little kick and using cavatappi was a nice touch. The baked beans were really good and had a little meat in it, which clearly shows how much love went into it.Considering how much takeout is these days, I appreciate having a decently priced option for dinner!

I'm in the South! South of the Potomac! To this Northerner, that means all BBQ is legit, so I wandered down Pork Barrel way and I can say that, well, I'll let the rating speak for it all:* Atmosphere is kinda woody, definitely feels like a BBQ joint. 1 star.* The Wi-Fi here is Porky McPorkface. Plus 1 star.* Half priced rib Wednesday? Plus 1 star. Do try that out midweek.* Service is quick, once you leave your name you should already be listening for it to be called. Plus 1 star.Total: 4 stars.So I got the full rack of ribs for a sweet deal. Nice. One rack was overdone but other two pulled apart nicely. Good flavor and a bevy of sauces to play around with, just like BBQ should be. I wasn't hungry enough for sides, but since I'm at a conference here every year, I feel like I will plan to come back and give this a more thorough shake.

Good location and parking was easy! Unfortunately all my food selections were lacking. I tried the 2 meat platter with ribs & burnt ends, I had to drown both in bbq sauce (spicy option was very tasty) which helped but wasn't enough to combat the tough textures. The cornbread was also dry and the cucumber salad (although refreshing) and greens had minimal flavor. If I go back I'd just try a sandwich probably pulled pork, definitely wouldn't go all out with a full on platter. My friend enjoyed her brisket and the berry punch was good! Lively atmosphere and friendly/helpful staff.

Ok Texas bbq. Nachos with brisket were cold and came with a quest sauce. Pulled pork sandwich decent. Ok Mac n cheese kinda watery

I hadn't been in to Pork Barrel BBQ, but since I was in town and hungry decided that I'd make the trip and am glad I did. I got a spot at the bar and was quickly greeted by the bartender. She was very attentive. There was a problem with the tonic from the dispenser which she couldn't fix. She was very apologetic and offered to comp me a drink because I didn't want any other alcoholic drinks. The place is comfy and looks just like a BBQ restaurant should. I ordered the 2 meat platter- choosing burnt ends and brisket. The sides were classics for BBQ; creamy coleslaw and baked beans. They added a chunk of moist cornbread to my platter to round things out. The BBQ was exactly how you'd like it. Tender, smoky, and delicious. I won't wait as long to return next time!