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Old Blue BBQ is a scratch BBQ kitchen powered by oak wood-fired pits from Mesquite, TX. With over 15 years of experience, Chef Stephen DiCicco incorporates flavors and techniques from across the South, marrying smoky and tender Texas Brisket with sweet and savory Peach Bourbon Beans and all the sauces in between. Whether it’s a 500-person catered event or lunch for two, Old Blue BBQ offers authentic craft barbecue and warm southern hospitality for any occasion.
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Address: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 969-0972
Website: https://www.oldbluebbq.com/
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Boy Meets Food
Meal: Lunch
Day Visited: Saturday
Budget: $25
Closest Station: NOMA
Reservation Needed?: N/A
Payment: Cash; Credit
Kid Friendly?: Yes
English Menu?: Yes
Decent brisket and spare ribs. We did not care for the Mac and Cheese, but the quality of the brioche sandwich bun made up for that. Nice to sit outside and enjoy barbecue!
… moreDay Visited: Saturday
Budget: $25
Closest Station: NOMA
Reservation Needed?: N/A
Payment: Cash; Credit
Kid Friendly?: Yes
English Menu?: Yes
Decent brisket and spare ribs. We did not care for the Mac and Cheese, but the quality of the brioche sandwich bun made up for that. Nice to sit outside and enjoy barbecue!
Haniff H
The food was good but it’s a hit or miss I ordered here for both me and my gf. We got the exact same order but her brisket was juicy and tender and mine was so dry it wasn’t funny. The sides are all good and the ribs are amazing. The workers are great as well. The whole market is great but kind of dirty if you’re eating in there.
… moreHeath
Lunch Combo for $22:
Pulled Pork Sami: Delicious and tender. The bbq sauces were good too. Best item for my lunch combo.
Chesapeake Potato Salad: Interesting idea, but not for me. I LOVE old bay, but this was a mediocre potato salad with a whisper of old bay. I’ll grab the mac and cheese next time.
Sweet Tea: Refreshing yet not too sweet. I’m used to country sweet tea and was expecting a sugar overload, but this sweet tea wasn’t overly sweet.
… morePulled Pork Sami: Delicious and tender. The bbq sauces were good too. Best item for my lunch combo.
Chesapeake Potato Salad: Interesting idea, but not for me. I LOVE old bay, but this was a mediocre potato salad with a whisper of old bay. I’ll grab the mac and cheese next time.
Sweet Tea: Refreshing yet not too sweet. I’m used to country sweet tea and was expecting a sugar overload, but this sweet tea wasn’t overly sweet.
Dr. Clare G
* In the pictures, I combined all of my food because that’s how I like to eat it LOL. But when you receive the order, the sides do come in separate cartons.
I dined here for the first time visiting Union station and I am thoroughly impressed! When I come up North to visit, I usually have a rough time finding a good food spot that’s closest to the southern food that I like. I must say that I was very impressed with this restaurant. The man that took my order was truly the sweetest person and was amazing! He was very accommodating to my order request and just had the utmost best customer service. I ordered The two meat special but chose double chicken because I don’t eat beef or pork. For the sides I ordered the mac and cheese, the bourbon beans, and it came with cornbread. The food was out of this world! I chose the Kansas City BBQ sauce and I believe the Texas barbecue sauce. It went perfectly with the chicken. It also came with coleslaw which was really good, especially since I usually don’t eat coleslaw. All of the good tasted good but my favorite item was the beans! I’ve never had beans that had peach in it and tasted so good. I wanted the recipe to this! I believe I received a great portion size for the amount of money that I paid. The wait time isn’t too long either. I would highly recommend trying this place If you’re looking for the closest thing to some real Southern BBQ!
… moreI dined here for the first time visiting Union station and I am thoroughly impressed! When I come up North to visit, I usually have a rough time finding a good food spot that’s closest to the southern food that I like. I must say that I was very impressed with this restaurant. The man that took my order was truly the sweetest person and was amazing! He was very accommodating to my order request and just had the utmost best customer service. I ordered The two meat special but chose double chicken because I don’t eat beef or pork. For the sides I ordered the mac and cheese, the bourbon beans, and it came with cornbread. The food was out of this world! I chose the Kansas City BBQ sauce and I believe the Texas barbecue sauce. It went perfectly with the chicken. It also came with coleslaw which was really good, especially since I usually don’t eat coleslaw. All of the good tasted good but my favorite item was the beans! I’ve never had beans that had peach in it and tasted so good. I wanted the recipe to this! I believe I received a great portion size for the amount of money that I paid. The wait time isn’t too long either. I would highly recommend trying this place If you’re looking for the closest thing to some real Southern BBQ!
Paul Ticlayauri
Last week I came for the famous brisket and pork. I have to give them a 10 out of 10 with the texture of the meat and the flavor, it is a set of freshness and magic inside your mouth. But today I came to try the much desired drinks they have, the employees made me try a little bit of everything, I was very undecided about which one to drink (the staff is excellent) Apple pie lemonade, sweet peach tea, rosemary lemonade, sweet tea, and classic lemonade, are the best drinks I have tried at union market; it should be noted that you can combine them and they are still at the same price. Definitely the best place to enjoy a healthy, delicious meal and above all to delight in the best lemonades from Union market. I will upload a picture of the samples of drink they have. OLD BLUE BARBECUE is the best !
… moreLeon Funchess
We got to try everything first before buying and it was delicious! The brisket and chicken were both super tender and the drinks were very refreshing. Will definitely come back and shout out to our guy Andy who was super knowledgeable and helping us choose. 5 stars forsure
… moreTariq Mireku-Boateng
Union market. Best Peach Tea you’ll have! Wish they had bigger size cups!
… moreMonique Lui
**********SCAMMED MY CARD WITH 30% TIPS**********
I visited the Union Market location on 22 Dec, it took forever to order with 2/3 slow workers. When it was my turn I ordered the 2+2 BBQ Platter with the brisket and ribs and as you can see how little the portion were. Not to mention it was underwhelming and I am not even from the US but I have had much better BBQ in other countries.
The biggest issue is they have scammed me with unauthorized 30% tips, making my transaction $25.5 when the lady at the counter has confirmed the price is $22 instead. When I was in line, I have seen her using her phone as a tap machine and it is all in Spanish so no one knew what she had done. I specifically confirmed the price before I tapped and yet I checked my bank account the next day and found out they have charged me 30% more. I have left DC so I could not go back, I find it deceiving and frustrating even $3.5 doesn’t sound like a lot. If she would have asked for a tip with different options in English, I would have had no problem tipping. If you unfortunately have visited them, CHECK YOUR CARD especially as a tourist.
Update: I called and the owner refunded the unauthorized tips so I do appreciate it. He mentioned it was not intentional which I doubt, the lady asked the person in front for tips (despite the instructions on the phone were all in Spanish) so why did she suddenly forget to ask me, confirmed the total amount with me and then charge the tips later on?
… moreI visited the Union Market location on 22 Dec, it took forever to order with 2/3 slow workers. When it was my turn I ordered the 2+2 BBQ Platter with the brisket and ribs and as you can see how little the portion were. Not to mention it was underwhelming and I am not even from the US but I have had much better BBQ in other countries.
The biggest issue is they have scammed me with unauthorized 30% tips, making my transaction $25.5 when the lady at the counter has confirmed the price is $22 instead. When I was in line, I have seen her using her phone as a tap machine and it is all in Spanish so no one knew what she had done. I specifically confirmed the price before I tapped and yet I checked my bank account the next day and found out they have charged me 30% more. I have left DC so I could not go back, I find it deceiving and frustrating even $3.5 doesn’t sound like a lot. If she would have asked for a tip with different options in English, I would have had no problem tipping. If you unfortunately have visited them, CHECK YOUR CARD especially as a tourist.
Update: I called and the owner refunded the unauthorized tips so I do appreciate it. He mentioned it was not intentional which I doubt, the lady asked the person in front for tips (despite the instructions on the phone were all in Spanish) so why did she suddenly forget to ask me, confirmed the total amount with me and then charge the tips later on?
Ali Azizikia
Just got the brisket sandwich and a side of Mac n cheese. Was very tasty. I liked the Texas espresso bbq sauce. Great service from the staff, I believe the gentleman’s name was Andy. Will definitely go back for the ribs next time
… moreTristan Hardy
If you’re a BBQ joint, the sides should not be the star of the show. The sides were top, with generous portions, especially the peach bourbon beans.
The meats, sliced brisket and pulled pork, were a disappointment. The kind of bbq’ed meat that needs a sauce to make it moist. The lean brisket was closer to smoky corned beef in taste and texture, though the fatty cut was passable. Pulled pork pretty bland and dry as well.
I’m sure the original restaurant is top, but when the meats arent smoked on premise, the experience takes a real hit.
… moreThe meats, sliced brisket and pulled pork, were a disappointment. The kind of bbq’ed meat that needs a sauce to make it moist. The lean brisket was closer to smoky corned beef in taste and texture, though the fatty cut was passable. Pulled pork pretty bland and dry as well.
I’m sure the original restaurant is top, but when the meats arent smoked on premise, the experience takes a real hit.