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Epic Smokehouse - Steakhouse in Alexandria, Virginia

Epic Smokehouse

4.2 (1412 reviews)

1330 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202

Steak house
American restaurant
Barbecue restaurant
Restaurant

About Epic Smokehouse - steak house in Alexandria, Virginia

Clubby smokehouse pairing upmarket, globally accented meat & seafood with craft cocktails & wine.

Customer Review Summary

Epic Smokehouse offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxing dining experiences. Diners rave about the quality of the food, with standout dishes including medium-cooked steak, salmon, brisket beef tips, and pulled pork. Desserts like bread pudding and chocolate lava cake receive high praise. The service is generally friendly, though some reviews mention moments of inattentiveness. While most dishes are well-received, a few complaints highlight issues with toughness in meat and portion sizes. The restaurant is also appreciated for its strong bourbon selection and reasonable prices. Overall, Epic Smokehouse is highly recommended for comfort food lovers seeking a welcoming environment.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.2 out of 5
5
759
4
356
3
155
2
75
1
67
Based on 1412 reviews

D’Jango Freeman

3 months ago

I had an amazing dining experience at Epic Smokehouse! The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection – the medium-cooked steak was tender and juicy, the salmon was flavorful and flaky, and the brisket beef tips were absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The creamy spinach was the perfect side, and the chicken tenders were crispy and juicy. It’s clear that they put a lot of care into their food, and the service was just as outstanding. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for delicious, well-prepared comfort food in a warm, welcoming environment!

Sandi Cumberland

4 months ago

We picked this place to celebrate our wedding anniversary because they serve prime rib (my favorite) and pulled pork BBQ (hubby's favorite). They did not disappoint! Service was friendly and the food amazing. We ordered the Epic Combo for 2. It gave us a generous sampling of our favorites along with ribs & brisket. The sprouts w/bacon was flavorful and not overcooked. We shared bread pudding and chocolate lava cake for dessert. Both were satisfying to our sweet tooth. We will go back to try more of what they have to offer! You gotta go. You deserve a treat!

Sherry Chen

1 month ago

Every dish today was delicious. My favorite was the shrimp risotto. The mussels were cooked just right—not too tough. The pulled pork was absolutely exceptional, and with the dipping sauce, it was truly amazing!

Ben L

5 months ago

The food was good. I had the combo which was excellent. The pulled pork is just pulled pork, no bun. The bread pudding was amazing. The Bacon old fashioned was great as well. Nice atmosphere and not too expensive for what you get.

Scott White

2 months ago

While not a bad experience, I expected more. For parking, you’ll have to find paid street parking. Thankfully I live close enough to walk to the restaurant. Our initial experience was good but after getting our food we were sort of forgotten. For the price I expected better service and more attention. The setting is pleasant and relaxing. As to the food, flavors were fine. Not great but fine. I had the ribeye but parts of it were tough and grisly so unexpected for the price. My wife had the smoked ribs, which were better.

D Nilsson

6 months ago

On a rainy night I ran to the Epic Smokehouse I was thinking a meal from this smokehouse could support my Carnivore diet. I ordered the combo and prime rib. The sausage was good. The pulled pork was also good. The ribs were dry and the prime rib was a little tough. The portions were on the small side. So if you are on the carnivore diet I would be prepared for smaller portions. I posted pictures of the meal. The To Go bag did not stand up to the rain and my boxes fell on the sidewalk going back to my hotel. Lucky the boxes did not open.

Vicki Cordova

5 months ago

I am always looking for a good French Onion Soup and the Epic Smokehouse did not disappoint. I also tried the Coconut Shrimp which I enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will have to return to try their smoked selections.

Katie Timmons

We stumbled across Epic and we had a great experience! Bourbon lovers should check it out, as the bourbon selection is strong and the prices are incredibly reasonable—significantly less than we’ve seen in the area! The staff was very friendly and the food was great. The vibe is similar to a steakhouse in a positive way. Check it out!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10:30 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$30–50