Federalist Pig

Came here with a friend on a Friday night. There was a consistent flow of people coming in and out but it wasn't overly busy or crowded. Atmosphere is pretty casual - you order at the counter and pick up your food when they call your name. There was long tables for shared seating. It gets pretty loud when everyone is talking since the space isn't that big. Cashier was great in recommending us appropriate beers to go with the BBQ, and even let us try some samples when we couldn't decide what to get.Got four meats and three sides to share between the two of us. Turkey was surprisingly delicious! Rib tips were pretty good. Pork shoulder was ok - little dry. I don't eat beef but friend said the brisket was amazing! Brussel sprouts were really nice and crispy. Mac and cheese was good and the green beans had a nice kick to them. Both the cider and Pilsner went well with the bbq.Would recommend coming to try bbq here if you haven't been. I definitely want to try the pork belly the next time I come back, and will definitely be getting the turkey again. Prices are appropriate and service was attentive! More...

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It's within walking distance, it makes the whole block smell fantastic, and nothing beats sitting outside at a picnic table with a tray of barbecue and a beer. But odds are you won't be able to get a seat at the picnic table, or inside, and they may be out of what you want. It's always a gamble.The BBQ is great (and I lived in the South) and the sides are okay (the meat should always be the star anyway) but one time there my pulled pork was off (not that that's kept me from coming back). More...

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Great service! Got the chicken burger, fries, mac and cheese, and wings split with 3 people. Chicken burger was great but a little small. Mac and cheese and fries were a good size and tasted good. Mixing sauces worked well with the wings. Overall was great! They run out of meat quickly. Don't underestimate the size of the wings! More...

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I came here the other day with my friend. I was expecting to be good - it exceeded my expectations. When it comes to quality AND quantity, Federalist Pig nails it! I was very happy with my order. I ordered the Pitmaster Special 4 Two. It explains what you can order on the menu, but for those who read Yelp! before going, you basically pick any 4 types of meat and 3 small sides. I ordered pork shoulder, pork rib tips, brisket, and chicken wings. I know, I know who orders chicken wings at a BBQ place, but they did not disappoint! Do not overlook this restaurant! The exterior of the restaurant doesn't look like much, but they make up for it with their cooking. More...

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Better than Rocklands but not as good as Texas Jack's. The pork spare ribs here are tender and delicious but the brisket is too dense and dry compared to Texas Jack's. Communal tables, limited but good beer selection. Five bbq sauce varieties, Carolina Vinegar and Garlic are the two I liked best. More...

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Ready for a grub session, came in to the Pig looking at the pitmaster's special (4 meats, 3 sides). I can be honest and say that I was planning on smoking a brisket myself the next day, so I was staying away from brisket (I'd hate to cause self inflicted anxiety by having to savor Federalst Pigs), and went with the ribs, rib tips, chicken, and pork belly. I later followed up with half dozen wings. The ribs and rib tips were delicious, tender, no overwhelming flavor, nice and smokey. Crushed. Chicken (and wings) has a little more of a sweet hint, brown sugar maybe that goes well with the smokey paprika. Pork belly was fatty and juicy (should be right?) but had a similar rub to the ribs. No sauces used, none needed. I don't care what WAPO says, Federalist Pig is the king, long live the king. More...

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Loved the vibe here. Food was awesome. Surprisingly my favorite meat was the turkey. Brussel sprouts were amazing! Also loved all the different kinds of sauce, I think mustard was my favorite. It's a good thing I don't live in DC cause I'd be here all the time. More...

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The food here is always amazing but like any other smoke spot u will have to get here early if u would like to try certain selections because they sell out quickly and daily and they have a nice selection of sauces as well as desserts and beers  staff is always working hard and trying to please the customers and the atmosphere in there on a Sunday is everything

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Some of the best tasting bbq...highly recommend the Texas ranger...

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Absolutely fantastic. One of the best meals in Washington DC.

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The absolute BEST bbq spot in the DMV. I was blown away by the quality of the food here, especially the burnt ends and the crispy brussel sprouts. Honestly, you won't regret it. You have to go. The people working here are also super friendly and seem to be super passionate about what they do!OH-mazingness: 9.5/10 OH-ffordability: 8/10 (~$14-18)Follow me on the gram @ohmaneats ! More...

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My better half is a BBQ connoisseur (read: addict lol). His pedigree justifies it since he's born and raised in Louisiana and travels around the country for work with an uncanny penchant for finding the best BBQ wherever he goes. Since going to Federalist Pig, he won't hear of anywhere else in DC! And I have to agreeThe smoker and BBQ pit are telltale signs of the dang good BBQ...as if their selling out of half the menu everyday isn't hint enough. I have been half a dozen times  and have yet to try any main that doesn't evoke an out load "mmmmmmmmmmmm." The sides don't get as much love in my opinion. The Mac and cheese is just meh (3/5) and the Brussels are crispy but too loaded down with salt (2/5). But those MEATS are worth the calories a million times over. Get here now and get there early because like I said...they ALWAYS sell out!Pro Tips: * the Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage is food porn! (4.5/5)* the Music City fried chicken sandwich...anywhere, anytime...it's going down!!!! (5/5)*best brisket in DC (4.5/5)* all the throw back cold drinks your diabetic southern heart desires (ie. Cheer Wine & Delaware Punch) More...

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Best BBQ we've ever had! Ribs fell off the bone. Brisket was super tender and juicy. Jalapeño sausage was phenomenal. Mac and cheese on point. Potato salad was out of this world! Hands down a must try!! Glad we found this on yelp! We come from a very country and bbq town and this beats out anything we've ever tried! Hats off to the chefs! More...

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Excellent Texas BBQ. The Texan I ate with also liked it. I had the pork belly and the brisket. I asked for both to be fatty and they obliged. The grilled Brussels sprouts were great. Lots of food. Beer was overpriced. More...

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Best bbq I've had in DC.  We had the ribs and pig shoulder.  Both were excellent.  Mac and cheese was also spot on.  A must try for anyone who likes bbq.

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A buddy of mine from Texas brought me here when he was in town. Let me say that again, a Texan brought me to a barbecue joint in DC. That should tell you enough right there. We ordered a variety of the smoked meat arts here and it was all great. Great selection of sauces to go along with it. Get there early because they will sell out of things and the later you go the longer the line gets. My friend said it was the only time he had seen it not back out the door which it was by the time we left. I definitely will be back while I'm live here. More...

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My husband and I had lunch at Federalist Pig.  Here is what I thought of what I had:    Pork rib tips -- good.    Pork spare ribs -- great.    Chicken wings -- good.    Smoked cheddar mac and cheese -- good.    Crispy Brussel sprouts -- great.  (My husband didn't like them.  They were too dark for his taste.) More...

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This is definitely the Best Barbeque in DMV area we have tried so far!! So fresh and flavorful!

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Awesome eats - killer ribs, wings, and more. Rob and team nail it down. Go early. Be hungry. Get extra napkins. Try the sauces!!!

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Indeed, some of very best BBQ anywhere. The great assortment of distinct regional BBQ sauces was unique.

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What can I say that hasn't already been said? The food is unbelievably delicious the staff is friendly, funny, welcoming. It's a tiny place you might have to wait in line but it goes fast and it's worth it . It's like the cheers of barbecue everybody knows your name you walk in they smile and wave. More...

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It was Saturday around 6pm and the line was literally out the door.  When I went to place my order, they told me they ran out of wings and sliced briskets.  But I did order the pork rib tips which was very good. The pork was tender and juicy packed with a ton of smoky flavor.  Also, the combo came with two butter toast bread and seasoned fries which was slightly salty for my taste.  Lastly I got the pork shoulder sandwich. It wasn't bad until I   dipped it in their mild BBQ sauce.  The sauce was amazing.  Definitely would recommend this for someone who loves pork. More...

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Hands down best BBQ in dc, and its not even close. Go for a special sandwich of the day/week. If you happen to be there when they are serving the sweet potato fries GET THEM. Staff is super friendly.

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Great BBQ, Brussels sprouts are the dark horse of the menu. Also did a great job catering our Super Bowl party.

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Third time was a charm. We went the first time only to find it closed; second time the food ran out; and third time, we came extra early on Saturday morning to find ourselves waiting in line. I found myself mumbling, this better be worth it... over and over. And when I got my food, my legs were shaking with excitement as I was devouring my Texas ranger sandwich & taking huge bites off my boyfriend's Jimmy sandwich. We also shared a side of wings, and they were so divine. I love how the flavors were so bold, meat was tender, and sauces were tangy and complimented well with the meats. While dcity smokehouse was my first love in bbq & my neighborhood favorite, I am sorry to say that I've moved onto a new lover: fedpig.I can't wait to come here again, but to enjoy such great barbecue, I would opt to come on a weekday night to avoid the crowds on weekends. Parking is pretty atrocious but you'll eventually find something since this is admo after all. Otherwise, come hungry and get a hair tie to get in with this world class barbecue!!! More...

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Loved this place for barbecue in DC! I had not had much barbecue in the area before and heard about this place so decided to give it a try. Very relaxed atmosphere with ordering at the counter. We had a platter with 3 meats and 2 sides - brisket, ribs, pulled pork, Brussels sprouts, Mac and cheese, and Texas toast. The pulled pork was my favorite meat. The Brussel sprouts were excellent - so crispy and flavorful. They have lots of different sauces for everything - I recommend trying them all. Not much seating inside but more available outside. Expect to wait in line to order at the counter. More...

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This is by far the best bbq I've tasted in my life and I'm from North Carolina. I always order the 4 meats, 3 sides and the banana pudding. I've been here 3 times and the taste of meal is just breathtaking. All of the meat has so much flavor and the meat is very tender with a little crisp on it. The Brussel sprouts and mac and cheese and phenomenal and again full of seasoning. Literally this is the only place that I check online to see if they still have chicken or ribs in stock before we go visit. Those items are usually sold out. So go early! Finger licking good! More...

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I'll get straight to the important thing...the pork shoulder is not to be missed. How they get it that tender is a mystery. But flavor and texture are beyond compare. More...

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This place smacckkkss and is the best place within the capital to get bbq. I can't complain about the prices either.I got the ribs and brisket. Let me tell you, I could not get enough of those ribs. They have a lot of different bbq sauces which put me in a bbq heaven daze. Anyways, that sauce with their ribs was an ultimate combo. The meat was cooked just how I want ribs to be; cooked through without eliminating the juice or tenderness factor. The best side was the mac and cheese! Creamy and cheesy, it was amazing.Seating is limited! And it does get packed. They do sell out of ribs as well, thank god I got a spare before they ran out. The Federalist Pig is not just a hip place with a cool name, they serve some real bbq. More...

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We are from LA and came here while traveling.  Bomb ass BBQ and David is funny as hell and his recommendation to mix the green beans with the Mac and cheese and add pulled pork.  AMAZING!!!!!!!

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For a place that isn't in Kansas City or St. Louis or Memphis, this is excellent barbecue. After stopping at a barbecue place in PA that did not live up to the hype, my boyfriend and I needed to cleanse our palates of the dry brisket and get something a lot better. Even on a rainy Sunday, this place was pretty busy, but they definitely have the ordering process down pat. We got the meal for two (4 meats, 3 sides), and it was out within a few minutes.The verdict: if the sides are good, the meat will be, too. And the sides were great. Boyfriend was entranced by the Brussels sprouts, and I loved the Mac and cheese.For meats, we got the sausage, pork belly, turkey, and ribs. It was almost impossible for me to choose a favorite because they were all so good, but I settled on the turkey. Turkey, you're wondering? I guess it's because I never really enjoy turkey. It's usually dry and boring, but this turkey was moist and delicious and has ruined Thanksgiving even more.Can't wait to go back and try the other stuff they have! More...

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This barbecue is gods gift to the earth. The brisket was so tender and the pork was just as amazing. The sides didn't let me down either. The fries are perfectly seasoned, green beans had an amazing flavor, and the mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Staff was so helpful. David helped me pick the perfect sauces and brought water to the dogs on the patio. Must eat if you're in DC! More...

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Thoughtful barbecue in DC may be few and far between. Consider Federalist Pig the best of those few. It is no coincidence this place is considered to dish out the best low and slow meats in the Capitol. Everything we had was amazing to good, nothing bad.The brisket was the star as it was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The pork ribs nearly stole the show from the brisket with it's tasty bark and accomplishing the hard to achieve quality of being sturdy, yet still fall off-the-bone. The pork belly was rich in the right ways and had that same flavorful outer crust. The turkey breast could have been a little juicier, but still tender.As for the sides, the crispy brussel sprouts were exactly that, super crispy. And it had a nice heat to it that we appreciated. The mac and cheese was the right ratio of creamy and cheesy. And the red bliss potato salad was as solid as potato salad can be; potatoes cooked right, proper ratio of ingredients (not overloaded with mayo). The prices are fair. Sometimes barbecue places can charge a lot for their meats. But they charge a fair amount for a fair portion. We got the Platter for 2 and it was a perfect amount of food.I will definitely be back to gorge myself on some more of their brisket and pork ribs. And looking forward to trying out some of their sandwiches. More...

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Delicious food and large servings! The only thing is that it is difficult to find seating.

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I wish I arrived earlier in the day.  By the time I got there (about 30 to 40 minutes before closing), only ribs and turkey (and maybe one other meat) were left on the menu.  The meat was tender and juicy.  The sides were equally satisfying.  This was definitely a place to visit as people were still rolling in right up until closing.  I would definitely come back. More...

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Excellent food and service.

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Wooooooo boy! This was a hell of a find! Federalist Pig is a banger of a BBQ spot in NW, DC. I don't think BBQ when I think of DC, but Fed Pig has made it's mark on me. The place was bustling on an early weekend afternoon, but the line moved quick and we were met with a genuinely kind greeting. The vibe of this place was fantastic, as I was able to talk a bit of DC sports (GO NATS) with the counter guy while I ordered. A couple of staff members made their way around to customers as they ate to make sure they had everything they needed and were satisfied. The open kitchen area had a staff that was playful in a way that was endearing to the patrons. The aesthetics were great and while the inside wasn't huge, it was still accommodating. Bench and stool seating were available on longer tables you'd have to share with other patrons. There are also a handful of tables with shade out front. I decided to go against the grain of your typical 3-meat sampler with sides and go with a sandwich that sounded too appealing to pass up. I was NOT disappointed. "The Tony Two Bags": a buttered bun stuffed with Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Fries, topped with a Smokey mustard and BBQ sauce. My girlfriend got "The Jimmy Muscles": a crispy chicken breast, pork belly, jalapeño relish, sticky garlic sauce ranch, herbs, ALL between a sesame bun! We split a side of their Smokey Mac and cheese, which held up to it's namesake as some of the smokiest and best Mac and cheese I've ever tasted, and a side of fries, which were seasoned to perfection, almost a sweet and tangy mix. The sandwiches and sides added up to the best meal I've had in quite some time! I will 100% make my way back here. More...

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Best BBQ in the DMV. I will take everyone that visits DC! I can't wait till the one opens by my house! Get you some!

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This is the best BBQ I have ever had. We had the Texas Brisket and regular BBQ sandwich. Amazing! Come to Norfolk, Virginia. Please?

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4.5 stars. I know WaPo gave Hill Country BBQ the top spot in its DC BBQ rankings, but Fed Pig is the best BBQ in the city in my opinion because it laps the field in two distinct areas: sides and vegetarian options. The vegetarian option isn't some dinky side combo where you pick out the bacon bits in the baked beans and collared greens like what you haveta get from a place like Hill Country - they have a legitimately tasty vegetarian sandwich special that changes regularly. The spaghetti squash veg special is so good that I'll recommend it to my meat-eating friends, and I've also had the tofu and cauliflower sandwiches which are both phenomenal and allows my vegetarian friends to crave BBQ in the same way meat-eaters do. For sides, the brussels are the best in the city. They are fried and seasoned perfectly and are a must order from Fed Pig. The mac and cheese is very cheesy, has a great smoky flavor and the slightest bit of a kick that makes it worth ordering every time I visit. The rotating side dish (cauliflower usually) is usually tremendous and if I hadn't just filled up on the other three aforementioned sides, then I'd get an order of the fries too because they're tasty as well.As for the meat itself, Fed Pig is as good or better than any other DC BBQ place. The brisket and ribs are both very good, but to me the standout entrees (and best value) are the sandwiches. The daily rotating specialty sandwiches are my favorite (be it the Texas Flood or the one with burnt ends), but the Big Cheese and Texas Ranger also get the job done.Honestly, you can't go wrong here as a meat-eater and for vegetarians this is a must visit. More...

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I can't believe it took me so long to try this place. The brisket is tender and juicy, the wings are huge and the rub on them and the fries is incredible. I like the vibe inside - the guys who work there are super friendly and fast. This is going to be a new regular spot! More...

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Don't let the name scare you off - plenty here for vegetarians and vegans and everything is so good, especially the Brussels sprouts. Lots of different sauces to experiment with, and outside seating when weather cooperates. More...

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So I'll give this place 5 stars... this is why:Not a backhanded compliment but for the area, this is actually good bbq. I grew up eating GREAT bbq and I would call myself a really particular and harsh critic of bbq so for me to like this place says a lot to me. I work in nw and have tried rock lands, fat peete's, that spot on Rhode Island ave and many more in the city and this is the only place that had me wanting to hurry up and return while kinda craving them in the meantime. I've only been twice but I can say that I enjoyed it both times. Both times I got the sampler which comes with three proteins, two sides and that great bread. I also got six wings just to try them. Ribs: pretty great. Tender and done. You're not left trying to pull the meat from the bone and they have a great taste. If I get ribs in the NW, I'm coming here. Pork shoulder: pretty good. I got it both times as I did the ribs so I must like it but I will say that I enjoyed it more the second day as leftovers. Brisket: it's ok. Nothing to praise but not nasty. I asked for moist but I don't think they really differentiate or know the difference to be honest. I got that the first visit but opted not to the second visit. Chicken wings: pretty good. Good taste and good sized. Brussels sprouts: GREAT!!! Crispy and flavorful. Some of the best I've had and I love Brussels sprouts. Very generous servingMac and cheese: better than a lot but not great. I've def had worst. Fries: pretty good. Fried perfectly and seasoned well. Very generous servingThe good: Food is overall goodFriendly staffPlenty of sauce optionsQuick servicePretty reasonable pricingThe less than desirable:Very small spaceSeating is first come first seat and can go quickly if busyOverall: I'd def come back and I would def recommend. More...

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The pork shoulder was good as was the smoked mac and cheese. The chipotle green beans were good but a little warm for my liking. The brisket was good but i prefer it a little more tender and with less fat. It's just a personal preference. A good selection of sauces and outdoor/indoor seating was nice. Would eat there again when in the area. More...

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The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because the brisket wasn't as tender as I like and the potato salad wasn't great. Both were pretty dry and the brisket just wasn't very flavorful. Otherwise, the ribs, macaroni, fries, pork belly, and big cheese sandwich were all amazing and I'd come back for them all. The seating is very limited and available first come, first served. Many people tried to get seats before ordering and were gently reminded by staff not to sit until someone in their party ordered. It's a fair system and the staff member on duty was polite about it. It does make the experience a little nerve-wracking, since we weren't sure if we'd get a seat, but it seems to work. More...

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