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Bark Barbecue

4.1 (49 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Debora F.

Went here for the first time and had an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with exceptional, authentic flavors that showed they truly know what they're doing. It was worth the wait. We visited on a busy Saturday, but the line moved quickly, and the food was definitely worth it. I'll certainly be coming back!

Ilana Z.

Delicious bbq!! I'm glad i don't have to go all the way to red hook anymore for authentic bbq. We got here on a Friday evening and the place was packed. Line moved well outside and inside. Decor inside is super nice and full bar is available. We couldn't decide what to get so we ended up getting a bunch of everything including brisket, chicharron, beef ribs, and their special item of chopped brisket with onion & green sauce on a fried plantain. The MEATS were soooo goood and juicy!! Staff is super nice too and let you sample some items. Def tip these guys! For sides, I've had better. We tried the mac & cheese, cornbread, fried plaintains, and Dominican cheese. Mac & cheese could've been cheesier (was more so baked). Cornbread was pretty dry without the honey butter drizzle. The Dominican cheese was too sweet - wish they didn't put the honey or syrup on top. Plantains were juicy though. Outside of the sides slacking a bit, wish there was some bbq sauce on each table and more styles of bbq sauce. Def would come back, but step up the side game!!

Simply L.

First time here. Waited online outside for about 5 mins to get in. The line moves fast thanks to the awesome security guard. The ambiance was on point. Very beautiful with lots of little detailed decor. The place is way bigger than expected. The food was delicious and the portions were plenty. I highly recommend this spot. I definitely plan on returning.

David N.

Noteworthy bites included the - brisket - cole slaw - pickles - beans good but sweet The misses you can skip include - - fried cheese was mealy and sweet - rib tips were bone and not much meat, but reminded me of poor man's burnt ends - chicharron had unrendered rubbery fat on it - bar is inconvenient to get a drink from when waiting in line for food Only had 1 bbq meat cutter for a long time while the line was growing. Sped up when they finally decided to open a second station. Took us 40 minutes to get our meat while standing in line

A lager and brisket chicharron sandwich, which is done no justice by this photo.
Edmond C.

I stopped at Bark Barbecue on Labor Day, the last of the summer, and what a tasty vibe it was. They had a Latin Jazz band, Capicu, performing there and the music was on point. The band added a vibe to Bark that bears repeating. The best barbecue in the region with great live music is unbeatable. This time I had a few items on the menu that had to be experienced. I ordered the cornbread and maduros on the side, the beef version of the Tres Golpes sandwich, the chicharron, chicken, and brisket. You can well imagine most of this went home with me. I also had their IPA beer and glad I did. It's not over hopped, which suits my tastes better. This was a great night with the band, which lent a great vibe to Bark as the late afternoon turned to evening and the lighting could impart a chillaxed mood while eating the best barbecue around. Starting with the sides, the cornbread has a slight cinnamon taste to it, which surprised me. I ate it dry without the sweet sauce, which most would prefer with a sweet and moist touch. The maduros were made to perfection. Just the right amount of sweetness. Not over cooked and still firm. The maduros are the strongest side order I've had at Bark. The Tres Golpes sandwich can be ordered with beef or pulled pork, which I did not know. The beef version was very good and the fried cheese hits nicely. I'll have to try the pulled pork version at some point. If you read my other reviews, you already know the brisket here is special. It's coming with all the receipts: juicy inside with the eponymous crust ring on the outside and a thin layer of fat that has been largely rendered out low and slow. Layers of flavor... The chicken is more subtle and this is where the green sauce has an opportunity to shine, which caught me off guard. The chicken is fried and smoked, so the skin is crispy, but the meat is smoked through. Given it hits softer than the brisket, beef and pork ribs, the house made green sauce is able to make itself known better. You can taste the sweetness of that green sauce and the cilantro does not overpower the green sauce. This is one of the most balanced combinations on the Bark menu and more sublime and finessed. The stars will be the brisket and the beef ribs, but don't sleep on the chicken. I suspected before that the chicharron must be experienced on site and I was right. You want fireworks, have the chicharron on site with the green sauce. That crispy chicharron is waiting to be dipped in the green sauce. It's smoked and, again, most of the pork belly fat has been rendered out low and slow. The audible crunch is the result, similar to double fried chicken wings. The green sauce is now more of an accompaniment, but it plays that role well with the mild cilantro and sweetness juxtaposed with the smoked flavor and crisp texture. You can add chicharron on site to one of the must have items on the menu. The folks at Bark have a great thing going. I have hinted at the price of things here. It's not cheap and you can easily spend over a Benjamin if you're with someone. However, the quality and flavor will bring you back. I don't think there's anything like it within hundreds of miles and if they bring Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream from Texas and serve it by the bar, people may come just for the ice cream not distributed anywhere nearby. Come get your BBQ fix. Bring a date, your friends or family. Keep up the hard work Ruben, the pit masters, and the Director of Hospitality. You put NYC and Brooklyn on the map for destination BBQ and people are coming from up the Hudson and from Rhode Island for Bark. 4.5 stars!

smoked carnitas, pork ribs, Mac and cheese, rice and beans, Chiccaron.
Nicole B.

Everything about this spot was amazing. With a few misses, but all in all it was so good. Now; I'm a sucker for good customer service, but make it great and it's a go for me. We were welcomed on our way in, and treated well the entire night. Everyone was extremely helpful and explained everything perfectly. The spot is huge! But so cute! It's giving bbq restaurant with a twist. They have booths that you can reserve. All of them were. But they also have lots and lots of seating. From the 2 Long tables in the main dining room, to all the high standing tables that suits many. They also have smaller booths that aren't reserved that you and another person can sit to enjoy a more private experience. The bathrooms are all unisex and painted in this beautiful green color. The set up was perfect. Sides first when ordering. They had fried cheese, Mac and cheese, rice and beans, cornbread and sweet plantains available. I got the Mac and cheese, cornbread and the rice and beans. Also the pickled veggies which you also get from that first stop. Along the line that's where the meats come in. You can order however much you want... but it starts at 1/2 pound increments. I made my friend go up and grab more Chicharron cuz it was that good. It was perfectly crunchy and fatty and juicy, and with the limes and the pickled veggies. It was awesome. The ribs were great! They had such a great pepper bark on them and the sauce on them was kinda sweet which was a great balance. The ribs were hella tender too. Perfect and delicious! 10/10 for the ribs. Again, i can't rave about the Chiccaron enough' that gets a 10/10 as well. That smoked carnitas that came on a fried tostones with that amazing ass green sauce. Absolutely delicious!! The meats were all a 10/10! I wanted rib tips but they sold out by that time. The sides were just okay. The Mac was just okay and the rice and beans weren't my favorite tbh. That cornbread tho! With that honey butter drizzle! 10/10!! This is a no hard liquor at the bar. So they have wine, beer and soju. So i ordered a soju lemon drop along with a freshly made lemonade. All in all.. this was a great pre bday dinner. I loved everything about it. I can't wait to go back for brisket and the other Meats. See pics below

Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw, Maduros, Torta Dominicana, Chopped Chicharron Sandwich, Pork Ribs, Longaniza Sausage, Prime Brisket, Chicharron.
Cindy Z.

After a day of thrifting in the neighborhood, we were ready to indulge in some good ol' BBQ at Bark. Even though they have a location at Time Out DUMBO, this location is much better than a food hall. The space is spacious, but also quite elevated especially for a BBQ spot. There was a line, but it went by fairly quick which was enough time for us to decide what to order. The employees are super friendly and patient to help you decide what to order. We ordered the Mac and Cheese ($5), Cold Slaw ($5), Maduros ($5), and Torta Dominicana ($4) for sides. Also added a Chopped Chicharron and Brisket Sandwich ($15), although we could've lived without this one. Finally came all the meats as we got 1/2lb Prime Brisket ($18.50), 1/2lb Pork Ribs ($16), 1/4lb Longaniza Sausage ($7), and 1/2lb Chicharron ($8). We wanted to try a little bit of everything, so I was glad you can order by the 1/4lb here. All the meats and sides were delicious, but the sausage really surprised me. It is stuffed with cheese, which made it so much juicier. Also really liked the acidity from the limes on the chicharron to really cut all the fattiness. It had a good balance of crunch and fat. You also can't go wrong with the brisket and rib classics either. All the sides were also great with cole slaw for some greens and the nicely caramelized plantains. The cornbread was great too, but definitely could use some extra honey butter on it. The winner is the mac and cheese, but was slightly disappointed with ours as we got such a small portion while everyone else around us had their plates overfilled with mac and cheese. This was such a filling meal that is perfect for sharing with a group. It's nice because you can get as much and as little as you like. All the take out boxes are lined up for you and the bathroom is private and clean.

Richie R.

I usually go to the other location; however, seeing that they opened a new store, I had to come try it. The food tasted good overall, although not as great as the other location. I ordered brisket, beef rib, chicharron, and smoked chicken. The meats tasted good overall; however, I was a little disappointed with the beef rib. Large portions of it were fat. I'm not sure if they trim the meat themselves, but some of the fat definitely needs to be cut off. The chicken was also dry. My main complaint about this location is how they handle seating. When I arrived, people were sitting wherever they wanted, including booths and a long dining-room-style table. When my party of three attempted to sit at a booth, we were told we couldn't sit there because only groups of five or more could sit in a booth. Throughout the night, however, I saw multiple small groups of three to four people being allowed to sit in the booths. When I questioned a server about it, they told me that they like to treat things as a family establishment, with elders getting priority. I have no issue with that, but when I see other people my age being seated in a booth and there are only three of them, it's hard not to get upset about the situation. Which one is it? Is the seating reserved for the elderly and groups of five or more, or was my group simply not allowed to sit in a booth? After a long day of work driving an hr and 20 mins to come here spending $220 on food, it was very disappointing to be told that I couldn't sit somewhere and then watch other people be allowed to sit there despite the explanation I was given. This experience was definitely disappointing and made me not want to come to this location.

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Christine G.

What a well run spot. The line is controlled at the door to not have it be so busy inside. Once you get in you form a line at the counter and start with your sides then directed forward to order your meats. The end of the counter leads to a water station and utensils. Tables are a free for all but plenty available especially with the crowd control. Workers constantly around to offer you more water, sauce, napkins and to go containers. Then they immediately clean up after you when done. High chairs available even for high tops. Bustling bar with a charismatic bartender. Prices are not cheap but the bbq is good and worth it. Can't wait to return! Street parking is so easy in this area love it.

Dwayne W.

At 11am sharp the gates go up and the staff is ready to go ! My wife and i had the sandwiches and sides mac and cheese, Maduro, coleslaw. The tamarind fizz is a must this drink comes smoking ! and the right balance. Long tables and booths . The wood is outside .

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Chelsey L.

By far one of the BEST BBQ experiences I've ever had! Me and my girls stopped into Bark BBQ at their brand-new location on Thames St in Brooklyn after a pool day, and WOW! The Dominican flavors mixed with that smoky BBQ goodness were EVERYTHING. The cafeteria-style setup makes it easy to try a little of everything, and the line moved FAST! The space is big and spacious, perfect for families or large groups. The staff was also amazing and so attentive--they even made sure we had a table ready for us despite the line being out the door. The food was so good I barely got any content because I was too busy stuffing my face! Definitely a must-try!

George G.

I passed by real quick after seeing the owners on a barbecue competition on TV wasn't in the mood for prime rib or any beef. I had the chicken so surprised how how much flavor the chicken had from the crunchy exterior to the moist interior the mac & cheese was to die for I'm going back to try something else ASAP

Alexandr M.

first time going so I just tried a lil of everything except the pork. my least favorite was the smoked fried chicken.they should have just smoked it. The beef rib and brisket was bang'n. Mac is different but good.Truthfully after a few bites I was over it. rice and beans hands down the best side they have. Cole slaw was good, a lil dry but good. corn bread was a lil too sweet. wish they had collard greens. service was great. yeah I would come back.

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Bark Barbecue - Brisket ! ( simply to die! )

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3.8(261 reviews)
3.1 mi•DUMBO
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While this isn't the best BBQ I've had (the best I've had were in Texas and Georgia!), this is…read morestill one of the better food spots in Dumbo - it's a touristy area and I've had tons of the overpriced restaurants, treats, and snacks in the area over the years as I took my friends and family. Overall, I'd say that Bark Barbecue is one of the better food spots in all of Dumbo, though still not mindblowing. I went several times at peak dinner service (30+ min wait) and the meat was soft, melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful, and incredible, but I went again around 6pm before peak dinner service (no line, yay!) and noticed the pulled pork was very dry and not as piping hot - definitely had been left out under the heat lamps for a while before I received my order. Pros and cons of the timing, I suppose! Love their BBQ sauce. Drenching the meat is my favorite part. Busy spot in Timeout Market but is always my personal must try if I MUST eat in Dumbo.

We went around 6pm and they were already out of carnitas and cornbread. The line was long and it…read moretook about 20 minutes, plus Time Out Market was super loud. Brisket was so tender, and I loved getting a piece with both fatty and lean parts. 7.5/10. I tried my friend's chopped chicharron & brisket sandwich, and the chicharron was sooo crispy without tasting greasy. 8/10. Tres Golpes was great when everything was eaten together. The pulled pork itself wasn't anything special, but the sandwich was nice and juicy and loved how the plantain made it sweet. 7/10. Mac & cheese was super cheesy and flavorful, but the texture was way too soft for me. There was even some unmelted cheese that you could mix in. 4/10.

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Bark Barbecue - After we finished, the line was beginning to get longer.

After we finished, the line was beginning to get longer.

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Excellent, informal, and very authentic Peruvian restaurant in an out-of-the-way but increasingly…read morefoodie-friendly corner of Brooklyn.

There were five of us who dropped in to La Chacra for a late lunch on a chilly, but bright Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were greeted immediately by a friendly bartender, and quickly seated. That set the tone of attentive service, which continued throughout an exceptional meal in Bath Beach. This area is busy, in a locals doing their thing kind of way. It's a real neighborhood, and La Chacra is a great reason to check it out. We initially had decided on ordering the Combo La Chacra, which consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, yellow rice with red beans, an avocado salad, an order of salchipapas, and an order of maduros. We added an extra half chicken, and thought "that's a wrap". However, there was an appetizer special of thinly sliced octopus prepared Peruvian style that needed to be ordered too. The service was excellent. Not overwhelming, but just right. Dishes were cleared, napkins replaced, straw wrappers taken away as soon as they hit the table. It's not something that I'm used to writing about, but needed to be said. And then, the food. It was outstanding. Compared to both the basic, and the high end Peruvian restaurants that I've been to throughout the city, La Chacra is far and away the best. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt intentional. Nothing was just thrown on a plate. As full as we were, and we were quite full, there was no way that we were leaving without trying something from the desert menu. Another wise choice, as both the flan and the tres leche cake were fantastic. To wrap this one up, this spot is a solid five stars. The prices are very reasonable and the food, service, and charming atmosphere will have us returning soon.

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