Best Barbecue Restaurants in Fair Oaks

We once again enjoyed our meals at Ruthie's All Day in Arlington, VA. I had the Curried Shrimp and my wife had the Grilled Salmon. Our sides of greens, arugula & fennel salad, macaroni & cheese and coleslaw were excellent, as usual. We shared the Hush Puppies appetizer and the Maple Apple Cobbler dessert, which were also excellent. I had two cups of very good chamomile tea. Our server was very good, as we've come to expect at Ruthie's.

I don't normally add anything about the special occasion in the reservation notes, but I did this time that it was our 12th Anniversary. And wow, the service we received was waaaaaaaay above and beyond what we have ever received anywhere else. We had multiple workers/managers come and congratulate us. They paid special attention to us. But, from how I could see them treat others around us, they provide this level of service to everyone. I could not be happier with how our anniversary lunch went. The deviled eggs and crab cake benedict were delicious.

The BBQ is some of the best I have ever eaten. The brisket tender and delicious is my favorite. We will order their Thanksgiving turkey next year and we cannot wait.

Best BBQ outside of Texas! The weekend brunch menu is awesome except they recently removed biscuits and sausage gravy from the menu—BIG MISTAKE!!

The restaurant was able to accommodate a party of 9 for our son’s graduation luncheon. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding.