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Old Glory Barbecue Frommer's Recommended

3139 M St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Cuisine Barbecue
Hours Sun 11am-2am (brunch from 11am-3pm); Mon-Thurs 11:30am-2am; Fri-Sat 11:30am-3am
Location Between 1st St. and Wisconsin Ave, Georgetown
Reservations Reservations accepted
Phone 202/337-3406
Web site www.oldglorybbq.com
Prices Lunch and dinner entrees $7.95-$25; brunch entrees $7.95-$11
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V

Old Glory Barbecue Review

Raised wooden booths flank one side of the restaurant; an imposing, old-fashioned dark-wood bar with saddle-seat stools extends down the other. Background music is recorded swing music during the day, more mainstream music into the night. Old Glory boasts the city's "largest selection of single-barrel and boutique bourbons" and a rooftop deck with outdoor seating and views of Georgetown.

After 9pm or so, the two-story restaurant becomes packed with the hard-drinkin' young and restless. In early evening, though, Old Glory is prime for anyone -- singles, families, or an older crowd -- although it's almost always noisy. Come for the messy, tangy, delicious spareribs; hickory-smoked chicken; tender, smoked beef brisket; or marinated, wood-fired shrimp. Six sauces are on the table, the spiciest being the Southwest Texas (lots of hot peppers!). The complimentary corn muffins and biscuits; side dishes of collard greens, succotash, and potato salad; and desserts like apple crisp and coconut cherry cobbler all hit the spot.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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