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Mystic BBQ & Grill, Alexandria, VA

Mystic BBQ & Grill

4.5
4.5
46 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Opened in April 2024 by a family that has been operating restaurants in and around Old Town for almost 50 years. Located in the heart of Old Town, Mystic has a diverse menu featuring Texas style smoked brisket, baby rack ribs & Carolina pulled pork. Meats are smoked low & slow in BBQ champion Myron Mixon's signature smoker that is front and center in our open kitchen. BBQ is just one part of this southern centric menu that also features fresh seafood including our signature spicy she crab soup, low country shrimp & grits & creole bouillabaisse. Not to be missed is the jumbo lump crab cake sandwich, which sets the standard for all of Old Town. Specialty sandwiches & unique salads are available all day in a casual setting that features upscale but moderately priced food. Great little wine list & large selection of draft beers are also available. Don’t forget about the “bananas foster” bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream & brown sugar rum sauce.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–21:30 Fri 11:30–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (703) 565-9808
  • Website
    http://www.mysticbarandgrill.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mystic BBQ & Grill offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "top-notch service." Diners rave about the "best collard greens," "terrific calamari," and "delicious crab cakes." The menu features standout items like tender ribs, flavorful brisket, and inventive cocktails. Patrons appreciate the restaurant's warm atmosphere and attentive staff, ensuring a memorable visit.

46 Reviews

  1. Pam

    VIP

    Wilmington

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been a while since we’ve been to this building . It was Ecco. So glad we gave Mystic a try! The crab cake was amazing- mostly chunks of crab with little filler! The chicken BQ was tender! We will be back!

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The host Sam was extremely welcoming.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best bbq in Old Town. Creative menu supported the bbq lovers in the family as well as my family members looking for something else. Great food and good service.

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  4. Theresa

    VIP

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful visit! The crayfish and shrimp fritters were delicious and delivered to our table promptly after ordering. My entree was wonderful as were the ribs my husband and daughter shared.

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  5. Matt

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t been back since this spot was Myron Mixon’s, which we weren’t too fond of. The area has always needed more great BBQ, and Mystic BBQ absolutely delivered. The food was fantastic, and the service was top-notch. P.S. If you’re a fan of collard greens, these are hands down the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant!

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  6. Jocelyn

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The crab cakes were excellent and so was the brisket sandwich! Definitely a place to go to.

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  7. Jeri

    VIP

    Baltimore

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were meeting out of towners and wanted to be able to hear each other. Mystic filled the bill. We did Bruch. Started with the calamari and shrimp. It was delicious but small for a party of 4. Ordered the ribs, good flavor and fell off the bone, shrimp po boy and crab cakes. Got to get a bite of everything and enjoyed it all! Ended with chocolate mousse and bread pudding, yummy.

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  8. Mary Beth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good BBQ at fair prices. Tender ribs and brisket, interesting cocktails. The place was pretty empty on a Fri night at 7:30 -- maybe OT's a later crowd. There isn't much in the way of ambiance (too brightly lit, lots of hard surfaces), but we were there for the food and left satisfied. Btw, we wanted to order a half order of smoked wings as an app (shown on website), but were told that was only for on-line orders. Makes no sense -- we went without and stuck to the fried oysters (delish.)

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  9. david

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good the brisket was not dry and the pulled pork had a nice flavor. The service was ok, just had to ask a couple of times for condiments. All in all it Was very good.

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  10. Taylor

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal here! The food was delicious as were the cocktails. Service was spot on!

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Mystic BBQ & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Mystic BBQ & Grill

220 N Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–21:30 Fri 11:30–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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