Some of the best authentic bbq in NYC, prices are decent and staff is very friendly. Would def go back again

Returned after many years and it definitely holds up! BBQ is an underrated cozy winter meal and this was perfect for dinner one January night. Got the following for takeout: + Baked beans - good but would try other sides next time instead + Mashed potatoes - amazing + Brisket - solid but the ribs are where it's at + Ribs - amazing Lot of comments about how this place has gone downhill over the years, but I didn't feel that way. read more

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Surprisingly empty on a Sunday evening. Ordering process is very simple. We got 1/2 lb each of brisket, ribs, burnt ends, pork belly along with sides of pickles, potato salad, baked beans. Barbecue is delicious! Especially the brisket and burnt ends. To my surprise, we got bread rolls for free! For dessert, we were tempted by the gooey butter cake...oh that was decadent. Definitely coming back for more read more

Fette Sau - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite BBQ spot in NY! The food is amazing every time. Everything on the menu is full of flavor, the brisket and pulled pork were tender and juicy while the sausages had a nice snap to them. I definitely recommend getting the brisket and ribs. The ribs are a little dry on its own but goes great with their various sauces provided. Fette sau is located outside so dress appropriately for the weather. They have heaters in the winter and fans during the summer to keep things comfortable. read more

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Bbq was good. No wait. Had the pork belly, brisket, ribs and sausage. Corn bread and Cole slaw as well. Side dishes were just meh. But I was there for the bbq. Staff was friendly. read more

Fette Sau - Black Angus Beef Brisket, Berkshire Spicy Pork Sausage, Berkshire Pork Belly, St. Louis Ribs, House Baked Cornbread and House made Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went here over 10 years ago when Williamsburg wasn't the scene it is today Still good Brisket above all else. It melts in your mouth Ribs a solid second option Corn bread. Good. $5 for 2 giant mega pieces? No brainer. Bbq sauce is yum. spicy bbq sauce is okay Would eat here again in a heartbeat and order at least 1 lb of brisket read more

Really solid BBQ, some of the best I've had in NYC (though still not as good as Texas BBQ imo) We got the smoked pork belly, brisket, and the bison ribs with a side of the broccoli salad. You basically walk in and just order your meats and sides via a counter and then find a place to sit, pretty standard for a BBQ joint. Everyone was super friendly and gave recs on the meats + sides, and I appreciated being able to sample the sides before picking. As for the meats: the brisket was pretty good. It was slightly less juicy and tender than I'd like, but definitely satisfies the craving. The bison ribs had great flavor but were really tough to get off the bone. It was also probably the most expensive in terms of meat per lb since the price includes the weight of the bone, so I'd recommend skipping this one. The real star of the show was the smoked pork belly. We were considering getting the pork ribs instead, but boy am I glad we got the pork belly - it was the best of both worlds. Flavorful and smokey, but still super juicy and tender because of the high fat content. It paired really well with their mustard BBQ sauce which was a bit acidic and helped cut through the fat. read more

Fette Sau - From left to right: pork belly, brisket, and bison rib. Side of the broccoli salad - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great bbq spot in Bedford :) There are some cute outside table and inside :) we were party of .. more than 10 but it fits perfectly and very chill with the cozy atmosphere. The servers gave up great suggestions and had amazing Shredded pork, pickles and everything. The special cocktails was delicious. Honestly I love their Potato salad lol I miss that already!! You should definitely check out!! read more

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Finally made it back to this spot, and it's just as good as I remembered. The ambiance perfectly captures that Texas BBQ vibe-rustic, laid-back, and all about the meat. This place still serves the best brisket and pork ribs in NYC. The brisket is tender and flavorful, and the ribs are smoky, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. There's definitely smoke in the flavor, but it's balanced, never overwhelming or masked by a bark that's too heavy on pepper. This time, I tried the pork belly, but it was a bit dry, which was a miss. Thankfully, the brisket and ribs more than made up for it. As for the sides, the cole slaw was fine, and the baked beans were on the sweeter side-exactly as they're supposed to be. But let's be honest, I'm not here for the sides; it's all about the BBQ. The service is straightforward: step up to the counter, tell them what you want, and they handle the rest. It's simple, efficient, and keeps the focus where it belongs, on the incredible BBQ. I really need to make this place a more regular stop, brisket and ribs this good are worth it every time. read more

No beans, no BBQ sauce for the dry brisket, "baby back ribs" was basically a hunk of cold vulcanized fat stuck on a bone- little to no meat. Drinks were meh. Basically nasty AND expensive. Went home feeling nauseated. Should've gone to the Birria truck instead. read more

Very good meats overall and definitely digging the atmosphere here. I do recommend the brisket and spicy sausage, they're exceptionally juicy. Huge selection of beers, wines and cocktails to complement the meat sweat. Fette Sau is just a great spot to hang and enjoy a conversation. The staff is super chill and nice. Parking just like any other place in Williamsburg is a bitch. It's a hit or miss with street parking. read more

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Weird. No line on a Sunday. Service is quick enough. Ambience is garage butcher shop. Dark with lots of wood. Maybe it was the combo of beer and food but the BBQ was underwhelming and disappointing in person, mainly from lack of flavor. Ordered most of the meat items and a good selection of sides. Wings were satisfying. Brisket was dry and lacking in flavor. Pork belly was decent and indulgently rich. A takeout portion of pork ribs showed me that the flavor is there. Maybe it was failure of the rack we happened to have in person. A takeout beef rib remained tough and over salted. Not exactly a full redemption. For the price, it's quite disappointing. In the decade that has passed since I last came here, NY's BBQ game has leveled up. The wider availability of BBQ basically removed the need for me to come to Brooklyn, with my last pilgrimages being Delaney BBQ and more recently Hometown BBQ. For a Manhattanite, there isn't enough quality to justify the effort required to get here. read more

Fette Sau - Berkshire Pork Belly - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I thought it's about time to throw my review into the gauntlet. If you were to take my review with a grain of salt, that grain would be that it was an hour and a half from closing time on a Thursday. I made the decision to dine here based on two factors: 1. Fette Sau has been for a long time a restaurant that sporadically appears on lists of best BBQs in NYC. & 2. My friend Kevin, whose all of his recommendations so far have been stellar Fette Sau is a great reminder that all humans are fallible. An expensive miss that I'm a little embarrassed that I took my friends to that were visiting from outta town. So off the bat, the servers were causal and friendly. The bartender seemed like he didn't wanna be there but still chill. The menus were a little confusing, mostly because the appetizers/sides were fairly separated from the main items. While I was waiting for my friends, my gf went ahead and ordered. She came back with a paltry tray that was about $40. It looked sad enough that I was commanded to just indiscriminately order a bunch of meat to fill us. One of the items she ordered was the brisket and I think like 3 wings were half a lb. That brisket had the life choked out of it before we came. I summed it up to being inching closer to closing time. Later however, my friends also ordered the brisket and it was much juicier. I think we got the end that must've been sitting awhile, and they got a more inward cut. No biggie, it happens. I could continue listing items but the crux of it is, it was dry and expensive. The best item was the baked beans with mixed meats inside. Mostly because they gravy was supplying life to the burnt ends. I have to say though, the crust on ribs gave a hint of smokey and complexity. It was faint, so maybe when it's fresh out the grill? Judging by when this restaurant received consistent praise, I'd say they were great around a time when there weren't many handmade bbq options. I think they've had their time but like our grandparents in nursing homes, I think it's best to let them fade away in the back of our minds. read more

The BBQ is pretty good. Fette Sau has lost the hype it once held way back when and on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, there were no lines. Our group ordered a variety of meats and sides to sample. The meats were tender and juicy. We ordered the brisket, ribs, and sausage. The broccoli salad was a nice balance to cool you down and add roughage. There were large communal tables and benches and rolls of paper towels available. Solid lunch option. read more

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The cashier was very nice and had a very pleasant attitude. That alone made me order $40 worth of food for lunch for one person. However, the food was a whole nother thing. For starters, the brisket was a bit fatty with no seasoning what so ever. I am a connoisseur of bbq and was expecting it to be on the lines of Hill Country (NYC), Hometown (Red Hook-Brooklyn), Meat Mitch (Kansas City), or Brad's BBQ (Oxford, Al) but it wasn't. I had the coleslaw and it was bland as well. The pork sausage was okay but was a little over cooked. The baked beans were not good at all. They were of the consistency of thick chili. Needless to say, I packed up my food and brought it home to give to my husband because I wasn't too pleased with the taste. read more

Fette Sau - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The brisket. It's all about the brisket. Both the chicken and sausage were very good (we didn't have the pulled pork and the ribs were fine) but the brisket is the star here. Get some of the complimentary rolls, load up on coleslaw and make some sandwiches ;) read more

Have been meaning to come here forever but was always prevented because it used to be cash only. After hearing that they take card I immediately made plans to go with a friend. I already had a sense of how ordering works but the staff was great at explaining that meat is ordered by the half pound and sides are by the quarter pound. For two people we did three meats (beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken wings) and two sides (brocolli salad and beans). It was plenty for two people and we even had leftovers to take for the road. I preferred the ribs and wings to the brisket, as the brisket was a tad too fatty for my liking. Although if you plan to have a drink or two alongside your meal, it cuts the fat pretty nicely and makes for a good pairing. The beans were definitely the best out of everything. I made my way pretty much through the entire serving, even though I have ibs which says a lot. I just couldn't help myself! Brocolli salad was also a good choice since its citrusy and the acidity balances out all strong flavors from the meats. For drinks I opted for a manhattan followed by a smoked old fashioned. The manhattan was...very strong. Don't know if I'd get it again but the smoked old fashioned was great! read more

Fette Sau - Black Angus Beef Brisket, Freebird Chicken Wings, St. Louis Ribs, Cora 's Broccoli Salad, Burnt End Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pretty good BBQ and probably as good as it'll be in NYC. The brisket was fatty and moist, the ribs were tender but a little dry and the pork belly was really tender. Everything had a nice char on the outside. Overall very good! The bad was the sides, which were a complete afterthought. Bland, boring and nothing stood out. Probably would have been best to just skip and stick with the proteins read more

Fette Sau - Black Angus Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite is brisket and burnt end baked beans. The service is quick and efficient, you order what you want and they prepare it immediately. It is mostly outdoors and indoors do not have AC, only fans, so I would avoid coming here when it's crazy hot. read more

Fette Sau - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came as part of my 30 city 26 day food trip inspired by the food network feature of the brisket. Unfortunately it was not offered that day but the pork belly was fantastic. It had an aggressive outer char similar to a brisket or pastrami. Cooked to perfection! The variety of sauces though did not really add much to the dish as I found myself eating it plain. read more

Fette Sau - Berkshire Pork Belly Insta @mmmashterchef - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went on Memorial Day, but I called in advance as the hours on the website were different from the special hours posted on Yelp. No reservations can be made as it's first come, first served, and first seated. It makes sense. You come in through what seems to be the back open seating area. Go in through their entrance and have to line up to order food. Ppl usually have one person go up and order and reserve a seating area. But it's suggested that you get your food first. They're open for lunch and dinner normally. All the items on the menu aren't all available. You'll know when you arrive. When I went, we ordered the Berkshire Pork Belly, which tasted really good. I definitely recommend this one. The pork ribs were second best. The beef brisket wasn't that great, I wouldn't get it again. The only side that I got was the potato salad which is surprisingly dairy free, the Dijon mustard, onions, chives, and Yukon potatoes tasted great. It was a great addition to the meal. read more

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I came here to eat and loved the food. I felt like the name after I indulged in multiple types of BBQ meat heavenly treats. You must try this place. The ambiance is rustic and super casual. Shorts and a tee are perfect. The staff is super knowledgeable about all of their menu ingredients down to origins of beef raising and the manager told me all the animals are fed non, pesticide feed. I was very impressed. I also need a stop sink to shower after being covered in every amazing sauce know to man. You must try this place read more

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This is almost certainly the best BBQ in Brooklyn! Tucked away without much signage, Fette Sau is a hidden gem. We got the brisket, pulled pork, spicy sausage, potato salad, and coleslaw. The brisket and potato salad were my favorite. We really wanted to try the mac and cheese, but they were all out (everything is subject to availability, which can be a bummer). Every order comes with dinner rolls, which is nice. We used them to make our own pulled pork sandwiches, which were sooo good. The self-serve barbecue sauces on each of the picnic tables are amazing and really made the meal for us. My only critique is that the brisket was very fatty, which is a bit annoying when you're paying by weight. It was so good, I just wish we were given more meat! In terms of dining experience, the restaurant definitely has a very cool southern vibe. No complaints about the service. Seating can be tight, but there are wooden picnic tables both inside and outside. I recommend going with a group so you can order more and sample everything! read more

Fette Sau - Black Angus Beef Brisket, Berkshire Spicy Pork Sausage, House Made Coleslaw, Dante's Potato Salad, Berkshire Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The issue I had here was there was a lack of seating and the seating at the part was particularly uncomfortable. There wasn't a foot rest on the bar stools so your legs sort of dangled off the stool. This wouldn't have so much been a problem if the seats were not made out of tractor seats which slanted forward. It felt the entire time I was seated I was having to engage my core. The food, however, was authentic barbecue and while I'm not usually a big wings fan the chicken wings here were fantastic. I also enjoyed the banana cream pie. read more

Fette Sau - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The customer service from kathy and Josh was awesome! Great recommendations for our first time. The vibe of the spot was cool and felt very clean and safe. Definitely recommend. read more

Returned here today for the first time in several years. I had the corn bread, a sausage, and some ribs. The corn bread was excellent, the sausage was very good, but once again the ribs were a big disappointment. I had to "tug" at the meat in order to get it off the bone, an indication that the ribs are not being smoked long enough. This time, the bark wasn't even very tasty and the ribs were on the fatty side. I really really hate to post a less than stellar review, but it is what it is. read more

Bbq was awesome, some of the best in ny. We got the ribs and brisket both were juicy and the bark on them was tasty. Their burnt ends Baked beans were also great. Add the fact that they don't use seed oils staff was friendly and walked us thru the menu. The cocktails were nice and strong. Next time I'm in bk I'll be stopping by again read more

Fette Sau - Brisket, ribs, baked beans, Corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My friends and I got a 1/4 lb of each meat and a few sides and it ran us around $100. Man, did I regret coming here. Every single piece of meat was dry. I make better "bbq" at home in my air fryer. I played tug of war with my rib meat. It was like looking and chewing on bark with the beef brisket. The pork belly looked like tofu with a crispy black outer shell. As I was struggling to finish the meal, I looked up at the line forming and thought, "good luck to you all..." read more

Food: When you get their pork belly fresh and tender. It's the juiciest bite you'll ever have. So good with their spicy barbecue sauce and their buns. They have nice cocktails as well. Service: Great. Recommend cuts different cuts to you. They got a whole selection but I generally go with their pork belly. Ambiance: Great vibes for a barbecue place, sometimes they have sports playing on their screen on game days. My favorite BBQ spot in Brooklyn. read more

Good food always comes hot and quick. The pulled pork, ribs , macaroni and cheese and collard greens are my go to they're always consistent and Delicious. I really enjoy all the barbecue sauce on the side and vinegar! read more

BBQ in Williamsburg is not hard to do and the place looks super cool. Garage with high ceilings and raw style looking of how they are selling food and drinks. You must go on the line even you forgot to buy some small thing or miss something. First come first serve so when it packed, you can sit very close to another person. Remind me of cafeteria in high school. Food was good especially meat but vegetables not all of them delicious. read more

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Growing up in the south I've always been a fan of southern Bbq foods. However, good southern Bbq food is hard to come by. This place however can take all my money!! We got the Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, wings Beans, pickles, and potatoes - all of it was amazing! Also each sauce is delicious! I'm pretty sure I doused all the sauces on each item read more

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Awesome service, cool atmosphere, good beer selection, but the food was a HUGE letdown. Such a shame because I've read and seen so much about this place; I've been so excited to eat here for a while now. I got the ribs, sausage, brisket, burnt ends, and cornbread. Brisket was the only decent thing, but I wouldn't come back for it. Ribs didn't fall off the bone at all. In fact, the ribs were fighting to stay on the bone. The ribs were like a Koala hugging a tree, bruv. The cornbread was super bland, no sweetness or anything to it. Crumbly texture, wasn't enjoyable. Sausage was underwhelming - and if you know me, you know I'm a Grade A glizzy gobbler pause. Burnt Ends were swimming in oil, so I picked the meat out of the container instead of eating it with the beans. I honestly felt like all the food was under seasoned. Tbh it tasted like wypipo seasoned BBQ. Like too much black pepper is spicy vibes. I've had Hometown, Bark, Mighty Quinn's - Fette Sau is dead last on that list for me. BBQ might not just be an NY thing cuz even the other 3 aren't remotely close to spots I've had in the South. I would come back here to kick it at the bar though. read more

Really cool spot with great ambiance and location. Very fast counter service with helpful staff. Pretty good value for a high quality BBQ joint as well! Def go for the brisket. I liked the large tables and unlimited free side sauces. Perfect to dip the bread in as well read more

Fette Sau - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fette Sau was my favorite bbq place here but I got violently ill and ended up in the ER last night from it. Got food poisoning, most likely from the beans since my boyfriend also ate there with me and didn't touch the beans and was totally fine. Proceed with caution. read more

Delicious food, comfortable atmosphere. Will return again...even though they ran out of cornbread

Was walking in Brooklyn and stumbled on this place. Had a nice bbq smell and cozy setting so decided to check it out. Got 2 chicken thighs, 4 ribs, some cornbread and coleslaw. The chicken thighs were very good, juicy, and had a nice smoky taste. The ribs were dry and bland, no flavour - hard pass. Coleslaw was good but they should've given more - less mayo. Cornbread was dry and broke to bits - asked for some raw honey which made it better; hard pass. Portions felt cheap for 56$ worth - felt ripped off. Atmosphere and ambience was very cute and truly the only notable thing aside from the chicken thighs. Staff was very friendly and helpful in making our order. Not worth it. read more

Fette Sau - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If I could give this a 4.5 I would. So to start, the atmosphere/vibe is immaculate. Love the walls, the bar area, the employees, everything is just awesome. Service is super good, I should've asked for the guys name but he was super nice and chill. Let's talk about the food/alcohol now: The alcohol was good. I had the "around the town" whiskey flight (local stuff). Was super good and happy. Was $30 with pretty good pours. My favorite by far was the straight malt interboro whiskey (see pictures). If you don't want to get a flight. Get that. Beer selection, they have a pilsner at the the top of the list that's made for them. DEFINITELY get that. Goes super well with the bbq and just tastes super good. Tried the hefe as well and that was alright. Stick to the pilsner, trust. The tap handles are pretty cool and their alcohol selection overall was good. I went during lunch and they didn't have a bartender at the moment so only simple drinks could've been made so I decided against their cocktail stuff but I can imagine their smoked drinks being really good, especially with their whiskey selection. Food: My wife and I got a pretty good selection (wish I had a bigger stomach for more). We got the ribs, brisket, pork belly, broccoli salad, burnt ends baked beans, half sour pickles, sausage, rolls came with everything. My wife and I differ on the order of these but since I'm writing the reviews... You get my list! I'd say stick with the brisket, (despite some other reviews) the burnt ends baked beans, and the sausage. I'm a big pickle fan and knew what I was getting into with half sour pickles and they are good for what they are but I like more of the vinegar bite with the savory bbq. They have a good crunch and a salty taste. Brisket is solid (both the top thing for my wife and I), especially with the spicy bbq and the sweet bbq sauces. Bark is good, smoke flavor, just a solid pick. I'm a big fan of broccoli salad (but a different style) which I did ask him what it was like and knew it was different than what I was used to. I like the mayo style with onion, bacon, cheddar, and some apple cider vinegar. This is more vinegar dressing (pretty light) with some red pepper, garlic, and I think coarse salt (my wife didn't like that part because there was a bit of a brunch/grind with certain bites) although it didn't bother me at all. I liked the snap and flavor of the sausage, I could see some people saying it was a bit dry but again, it is a smoked sausage, and I ended up alternating dipping it in their sauces or having it plain. I loved it honestly. Beans were awesome. Sweet, savory, and just super good. This might be a hit or miss depending on the review that you read. Overall, this seems to be the place to go for NYC, at least for what I looked up. And it's solid. Only reason I think it's not a 5/5 for me is because I've been to a lot of places in Los Angeles, Texas, and I smoke a lot of meats myself so I know what it can be. It's still definitely worth going though in my opinion. Grab some bbq (brisket, beans, and maybe some ribs), a beer, and a whiskey if that's your thing and have a good time. Hope this helps, cheers everybody read more

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The brisket was juicy and so tender, loved the ends for the flavor! They greeted me with a smile and i left with a smile. Loved sitting down at the bar, ordered a beer real quick from the server. read more

Fette Sau - Front entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Fantastic!! Satisfied our cravings right on the spot . The belly is very rich like butter, and the burned end is , brisket is amazing -- juicy and tender, accentuating the team's original flavor! The only thing that we might no for next time is the ribs -- they are a bit dry. Oh, baked beans is a must order side dish! We love it! read more

Fette Sau - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York