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Home » Rocklands Locations » Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling in Arlington, VA

Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling in Arlington, VA

Welcome to Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling in Arlington, VA!

At Rocklands we use red oak and hickory – never gas or electricity – to cook our meat, fish, and poultry. We make all the food in-house using the freshest ingredients making tasty and clean food.

The Arlington, VA location is less than 5 minutes from downtown Clarendon, 2 blocks from Washington-Liberty High School, 10 minutes from Virginia Hospital Center.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the area, Rocklands BBQ offers a delectable menu. Our restaurant has been serving up delicious, slow-cooked chicken, pork, beef and more along with our savory sides like macaroni and cheese and our mint cucumber salad for over 30 years, earning us a reputation as a go-to destination for authentic, mouth-watering barbeque. Let our friendly staff welcome and provide a memorable dining experience for family and friends. Stop by and see us, you won’t be disappointed.

Address and Hours

3471 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Phone: 703-528-9663

Hours:
Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving: Closed
Christmas Eve: Close at 4pm
Christmas Day: Closed

Public Transit: Metro’s Orange or Silver Line to Virginia Square-GMU or bus 38B to Washington Blvd & N Lincoln St.

Specials and Events

We serve beer specials every day of the week – it’s like happy hour all day!
Don’t forget to sign up for our email newsletter for updates on specials, events straight to your inbox!

Rocklands Arlington, VA Beer Specials Menu
Rocklands Arlington Store Menu

Rocklands Arlington Store Menu

At Rocklands, we believe that the key to great barbeque is using the highest quality ingredients and cooking everything low and slow to perfection. Our pitmasters are true masters of their craft, and they take pride in using traditional wood-fired pits to smoke our meats for hours on end.

So come on in, pull up a chair, and let us treat you to a barbeque experience you won’t soon forget. We can’t wait to share our passion for great food with you at our Arlington, VA location!

Download Rocklands Arlington, VA Menu
Rocklands Alexandria, VA Store Menu
Draft Beer Menu

About the Arlington Location

Location Features and Services:

  • Dine-In
  • To Go
  • Curbside Pick-up
  • Delivery
  • Kids Menu
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Happy Hour Drinks and Menu
  • Full Bar – Beer, Wine and Liquor
  • Two Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
  • Payments Accepted: Cash, credit card, debit cards, mobile payment

Private Event Space Available For Reservations

We have a new and improved dining room upstairs that you can reserve for up to 55 people. With lots of seating, TV, HDMI capabilities and hot bar ready to go. This space is perfect for birthday parties, post-game shindigs or perfect for a work event. Reserve your spot today, call 703-528-9663.

Private Event Space Upstairs Buffet in Arlington Store
Rockland private party space seating at the Arlington store
Private party space at Rocklands Arlington

We served our first chopped pork sandwich here

In 2007. We love Arlington, and this location gave us space for a patio, and a big bar, and lots of seating for friends and families.

What is the Arlington Rocklands known for?

The mural, lots of parking and seating, our Bourbon Club and killer baby-back ribs. We also host sports teams on the patio, and fundraisers with Doorways and DC Firefighters’ Burn Foundation.

You can also find it on untappd.

Who should I talk to about picking up an order at this location?

703-528-9663
Chris, Robin or Rigo – or whoever answers the phone!

Who should I contact to about reserving the private event space?

703-528-9663
Chris, Robin or Rigo – or whoever answers the phone!

Do you have other locations?

Yes, we have Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling locations in Washington, DC, Alexandria and Nationals Park and you can find our food trucks all over the DMV area.

Photos From Our Arlington, VA Restaurant

Arlington Awards and Achievements

Here are just some of the awards and achievements the Arlington location has earned recently.

  • Named: Reader’s Pick, Best of Arlington Winner for Best BBQ, Arlington Magazine, 2023
  • Awarded: Best Business (Sustainability Award), Arlington Chamber of Commerce, 2022
  • Named: Winner, Best Barbecue, Best of NOVA, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2021

See the complete list of Rocklands Awards and Achievements

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Catering

703-778-8000
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World Headquarters

202-337-1925

Our Stores

Alexandria – 703-778-9663

Arlington – 703-528-9663

Washington, DC – 202-333-2558

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