Fraudulent charges. 2 pounds of brisket at 25 dollars a pound. Nice try. Your BS prices are now put up for public to view. Credit card disputing charges. Watch what they charge you and don't be intimidated. They are liars and cheats, that is guaranteed. read more

Just the worst service imaginable. Sullen, nasty fake-hipster woman serving sides, who can't be bothered to answer basic questions about what's offered. So rude it defies belief. The food sits there for hours. The brisket was gristly and limp. The ribs are what you'd get at Tony Roma's. Sausage is exceedingly salty, but at least it's sold by the pound, so you can order a small one. Sauces are indistinguishable from KC Masterpiece (except for the vinegar, which is, well, vinegar.) Potato salad is drowning in a mayo/mustard mix. Broccoli is overcooked. No greens, like collards. No mac and cheese or other standards. Two Pepperidge Farm buns included, but the nasty woman at the counter didn't give them to us until we asked. Prices are stratospheric. Expect to spend at least $30 for one person to feel mildly sated. Tables are left uncleared. Towels run out and remain unfilled. Tiny cups for water, with pitchers left unfilled. What on earth is going on with this place? read more

I was excited to try this place since I love bbq and this place sold it by the lb! My friend who lives in Williamsburg already knew which place I was talking about when I mentioned bbq cause she's been want to check this place out too. We got there an hour before closing on a Friday night and just breathed in the bbq goodness. When we approached the counter we asked the guy behind the counter if they still have everything left. He rudely gestures to the trays in front of him and goes there! Thrown off we ask him which meat is whichand what is good, he again just tells us to look at the meat in the trays and looked visibly annoyed. Attitude and judgy sighs were not appreciated. At this point my excitement to try this place had dwindled down :( We finally choose the meat ourselves without knowing which hunk was what and for 6 pieces of ribs and 1 lb of brisket (which the guy said was way too little to order for us 3 girls. ..We ended up with too much food) broccoli salad and beans we paid $66... a little hefty. So we say down at the communal tables (I like the concept) and enjoyed the view of the fake television fireplace while we ate. The ribs were very tender and smokey with a dry rub, they have bbq sauce on the side to add yourself. It had great flavor and meaty. The brisket was delicious, the burnt outside was well spiced and the inside was juicy and moist. It was extremely fatty though, like half and half fat. The beans were just ok and the broccoli salad had a nice vinegary dressing on it. The buns were nothing to write home about. Over all I don't think the food, atmosphere and definitely the service is worth the price tag. I wouldnt go back again because there are much better experiences else where. read more

No, no no!! I can't believe this place has so many great reviews & my son said it was excellent as well. I'm really surprised it wasn't better. Tried the pulled pork it was dry the brisket had so much fat that wasn't rendered well at all. The ribs were ok but the problem is things are sold by the pound so couldn't get much of those without spending a good amount of money. The baked beans were the best thing that we ordered. My friend and I said we would never go back. I'm glad I got to try it, but I've had better bbq at my aunt's house in her backyard. Not worth the prices at all. You have to grab your tray from the line where you've ordered from and then hunt for a seat & ppl weren't friendly nor would they move over for us to sit. Not what I expected at all. Also the food is served on trays that are cold so the meat gets cold rather quickly. Nope not my style of eating at all!! read more

BBQ. An all American food group right out of the wild wild west. Fette Sau. The way people wait for tables like vultures...it's a little bit Texas roadhouse. All it's missing is the saw dust on the floor. The line out the door was a signal of good times to come and we took our place in line like a high school cafeteria. After about 15 minutes of waiting, we were ready to order. Brisket, pork shoulder, sausages, beef tongue pastrami (I was feeling adventurous) and a rack of ribs later, the other half of our group had scored us seats and a gallon of beer (yes, they serve beer by the gallon) and we took our seats on the long communal picnic bench table ready to eat ourselves into a coma. Be advised heading to this joint with 6 people is a mistake. It's tough to get a table. We got lucky. Moving on to the meat. SO GOOD. I mean juicy, tender, perfectly cooked and piled onto a over-sized tin platter in an all you can eat, all hands on deck style that I was totally digging. Slugging back beer from a mason jar really puts you in the mood to continue the gluttonous meal. There were multiple sauces on the table and all the meat came with soft rolls. I was pulling them apart, loading the pastrami onto it, a little bit of sauce and some of the homemade vinegar based cole slaw we chose as a side. Phenomenal little impromptu sandwich. Can I have another to go please? Thinking back on it, the wait was nothing I couldn't handle again. They change the types of meats they offer every night, so you always have a great excuse to head back. The only thing I didn't try was the extensive and very attractive whiskey bar. Don't worry, Fette Sau. I'll be back to conquer your alcoholic selection soon. read more

Naaaaaaa 4 stars for this place? HA! I beg to differ. I came here with my bf, an avid, overly composed BBQ loving carnivore. This man will eat any and every part of an animal if it's seasoned properly. A chef in training I may add, who was totally disgusted and utterly disappointed with Fette Sau (as was I). The reason I mention him is because I, on the other hand only eat fish, an item that is NOT served AT ALL here at this slop hall looking BBQ joint! Anyways we attempted to come here once before (the time we actually came), and left because we saw there was no fish (and he felt bad). One late night after the club he was craving pulled pork and me.... well the sound of potato salad on a drunk gut sounded deelish! So we went to Fetty Sau, waiting on the very long line, ordered, and ate. We got home; he threw up. I didn't enjoy my potato salad, probably because it was German style so there was no mayonnaise, just vinaigrette. I could only eat a few bites unlike regular potato salad which I adore. We won't be back! FYI Fette Sau= Fat Pig in German. read more

Fette Sau is one of the best dining experiences to be had in Williamsburg... and if you're a New Forker, this is a must go. You know you're in for a treat when you can smell the smokers going blocks away!!! You can literally navigate to this spot through your sense of smell, as it will get stronger the closer you get (A LA MARCO POLO WITH YOUR NOSE). And once you arrive and see the line out to the street... its definitely time to treat yourself. And trust me... it's worth the wait. There is some strategy here if you want the best cuts and avoid the lines. A: Get there early... a nice 530 6 o'clock dinner never hurt anyone. B: If you do wind up in line (and you will) be with a group (I recommend 4) stake out a table get the seats with the three and 1 waits on line (alternate) and have the seated bring you a beer on line. Price: Buying by the pound definitely gives you the option of trying everything on the menu... Huge +. The prices per pound are not that bad considering the labor intensity of delicious smoked meats. Eating a meal that you wont wake up from will run you about $35 to $40 for 2. Menu: You can smell it! Fette Sau mixes some BBQ staples like pulled pork, pork and beef ribs, and brisket and throws a mix of lesser consumed delicious parts like pork belly, cheeks, etc. Additionally, staple sides with twists round out there menu. No sauce on the meats... just smoked awesomeness, the sauce is up to you with a choice of five at the table. Atmosphere: In an old steel garage, Fette Sau is that beautiful sit down at a bench with the rest of the riff raff. Looking at your cuts of meat on the wall from the chop chart and watching the yule log burn (on an LCD) makes you feel like you're there for Christmas BBQ. Bar in the back has a top notch assortment of different whiskeys, and there is a beer for everyone (meat cleaver taps are an excellent touch). Bar stools are old school wrought iron and are oddly enough comfortable. Big Benches for seating in a crowded garage filled with BBQ, Amazing place. Service: Guys at the meat counter are extremely friendly and will give you choice cuts (iff you want a fattier or leaner piece, just ask them, or don't complain) ask them for a bunch of rolls too, nothing better than making mini sandwiches out of the meats. They take their time and I think they get a kick out of watching you drool over the counter. Cashiers are friendly and will give you what you need. Bar tenders are awesome and will go over the different whiskeys for you and pour you a nice beer in a mason jar. Suggestions: OOOOOOO MAN!!!! some of the most deliciously smoked meats make you feel like you're sinning at the table!!! The Brisket is off the meter. I've read some people complain about the fat content of the brisket, but I've had nothing but lean cuts here dripping delicious juice, and you can feel free to request lean cuts when they are slicing it to order... The Beef Ribs are also off the hook.... And if you're lucky to have the sirloin tips.... MONEY!!! As far as Pork is concerned... the pulled pork is pretty damn tasty and it's not swimming in bbq sauce or vinegar (that's up to you at the table). Pork ribs literally fall off the bone... no need to bit, just huff and puff this little piggy. The pork belly is simply amazing (must like fat for this one). Sides: The sides are a bit pricey for my liking, but they totally make this meal! The beans are the highlight of this one! Burnt crispy ends of all those delicious meat are mixed in with these baked pieces of gold... Potato Salad is nice and light, lots of flavor here. This should be sufficient to send you into a food coma. High Point: Amazing meal with good people. You can probably get full off of the smell alone. A nice buzz and you're probably taking some home with you. Low Point: No matter how much you struggle, can't get off the bench. Sleep over and start again I say! read more

Really wanted to like this place... heard a lot of great things about it... but the barbecue was only slightly above average and the overall experience was pretty horrible. First thing to know: Expect a long, slow-moving line. The first time we came here, we waited roughly an hour until it became very clear that the line was moving so slowly that in another hour when the kitchens closed we still wouldn't have food. (This isn't necessarily a negative for a restaurant - they have a right to serve at whatever pace they like, but it raises strong questions as to whether the food is worth the wait.) Second thing: When you finally do get food... though there will be tons of places to sit, don't expect to get one. They will all be jealously puppyguarded by hipsters holding them for their friends waiting in line, still 30 minutes from the counter. I'm going to repeat myself to underscore how frustrating this is: 50% or more of the seats will be open. You won't be able to sit at any of them. I almost got into a fight with two guys who were, without food, "holding" seats for eight, had been doing so for at least 20 minutes, and wouldn't let us use the space though their friends were still stuck in line. I thought this was unacceptable, and called one of them an A-hole. He thought THAT was unacceptable... I think it was a fear of losing his miserly grip on the table that prevented anything from escalating. Long story short: We took our platter, silverware, sauce and walked out the door, to the park down the block. The food was good, but not great... Dinosaur Barbecue is probably better, and a train ride to Harlem seems like a walk down the block compared to the hassle involved in eating here. Smoke Joint in Fort Greene is a bit less inspired than this place but close to as good and relatively effortless to acquire. read more

First the positive: The decor is awesome...I LOVE the mural of meats and the place has a great industrial look and a fun vibe. The outside will be fun and LOUD during the summer months although the sign hovering above looks like it belongs over a bakery. The food: COLD! So so so cold. We went around 7:00 on a Wednesday and the food was freezing cold and mostly dry. It had great flavor and texture, yet SO SO cold. I assume that if I go at the exact perfect time I could get really great food, but during our regular dining hours it seems as if the meat had been laying around all day. For $20 it was hardly a bargain...I'll be going to RUB or Blue Smoke next time i get the urge though I 3 star it for it's nice vibe and great booze. BIG WARNING: Don't EVER EVER EVER try the dark bbq sauce on the tables. It tastes like hot oil. It tastes like you got maced in the face after touching a ugly oily ass. read more

I'm going to preface this by saying that i was blitz'd out of my mind when i went to eat here. I had just come from a Yelp wine tasting event and when i got on the 2 hour line, my buddies ordered a LOT of whiskey and beer and we were drinking that online. Also i had, what they call on How I Met Your Mother, some sandwiches. Needless to say the memory is a little fuzzy. They ran out of the pork belly when we got to the front of the line so we ordered about 5 pounds of briskets (remember, we all had...sandwiches). The briskets was absolutely delicious. I dont quite remember what it tasted like but i do remember eating about 2 pounds by myself. I also remembering taking a piece of the brisket, using it like a scoop for the beans and just threw that in my mouth. Good times. I will definitely go back here so I can write a better review intricately describing the what the brisket (and the pork belly) tastes like (I'm guessing it tastes like christmas). Happy eating, suckers. read more

I dont know where to start.. but really.. this place has it all. probably the best BBQ i've had in NYC. Think Hill Country but with outdoor seating, great draft selections and without the ridiculous wait(s). I ordered beer by the gallon full. Served out of Butcher knife taps. How awesome is that? The pork belly and brisket were my favs. Baked beans was really good. I could live without the Potato salad. Plenty of parking in the neighborhood if you want to drive but only 4 blocks away from the L train. If you want to make it an interesting night.. walk another 3-4 blocks to the Full Circle bar and get a night of skeeball going! read more

My God. The wait and crowd here makes me want to pull my hair and eyes out. This place is a garage (Literally. It still has the garage door.) that barely has enough hard cafeteria tables to sit a classroom of 5th graders, let alone the line of people waiting to place their order. I can't tell if the line is a reflection of their popularity, or a reflection of the sheer inefficiency of the staff. First of all, there are two separate lines for drinks and food. Once you're done ordering and carrying your enormous tray of meat (it comes on a piece of wax paper on top of a steel stray), you'll have to teeter your way over to the bar to get drinks. My friend had the grand idea of bringing her group of 10+ friends to Fette for her birthday, and it took us a while to stake out enough space for all of us. Naturally, we ordered a lot of food and drinks. And naturally, we took a bit of time to get through all that we ordered. It wasn't long before a blonde hipster chick comes sneering to us that she is sitting next to us and she has no space for her boyfriend, and that we have to (a) finish up or (b) sit on each other's lap to accommodate for her boyfriend, who must clearly be 500 lbs if he can't squeeze in at the end of the table. We responded by ignoring her and mentally vowing to throw one of Fette Sau's storebought hamburger rolls at her face. Seriously, everybody is cranky that they're being forced to eat meat in a garage so let's all be friends and accept the fact that there's NO SPACE IN THIS PLACE. But onto the food... Most of the stuff here is dry-rub, so don't expect any savory glazes on any of these meats. The tables come with 2 BBQ sauces -- one sweet, one spicy. The pulled shoulder was oily and kind of tasteless without the aid of the aforementioned BBQ sauces. The pork ribs were also dry and tasteless. The sausage was tough. The beef items were a lot better -- I thought the brisket was great. It was juicy and the rub was savory and spicy. The house cured pastrami, was a little chewy and gummy, but the taste was there. The sides are an abomination of all BBQ places. The potato salad was ultra cold and way too vinegary. So was the broccoli salad (really? I came here to eat meat...not raw broccoli doused in more vinegar). The cherry on top was that there was NO MAC AND CHEESE. The only saving grace of the sides we ordered were the beans -- more like a chili than beans, and quite possibly one of most flavorful parts of my meal. Better options are Dino BBQ and Hill Country. read more

Seriously good BBQ and possibly the best baked beans I've ever had. I like their style too. The stools are old tractor seats. When you're ordering you tell them what kind of meat you want and they weight it up and charge you the by the pound. My cousin and I ate two pounds of meat between us and we had absolutely no regrets afterwards. The pork ribs were fantastic, the brisket was really good and so was the pulled pork. The hipster staff even reminded me of home (did I just admit to missing hipsters?). They have a large selection of microbrews that I'm pretty sure are from the South. They also have a large whiskey selection although I didn't have any. Apparently the owner of this place spent some time in Germany and that's why the potato salad has vinegar in it and why they offer sour kraut instead of cole slaw. I can appreciate a twist on an old standard -- as long as the meat tastes good. I really enjoyed my meal here and the overall atmosphere. If Fette Sau was in my hometown I'd go all the time. read more

I am truly puzzled by the good reviews. Everything here had the same cloying overly-sweet sauce on it, including the sides, so there was no break for the palate. Even the COLESLAW had the same sickeningly sweet taste, so there was no balancing out the overly fatty meats. We left feeling sick....I felt like I had goo stuck in my throat for days afterward. Expensive, for what it is, too, at $15-$20/lb. Service was also terrible as the grub was served up by laconic, indifferent hipsters who didn't care at all about fielding questions about the cuts and they really didn't know anything when you could get them to answer, anyway. It's every man for himself. I could easily forgive this if the food were good. We know good BBQ and have had the best in TX and NC while visiting my brother and sisters there. Too bad Pearson's in LIC closed or we'd go there. This, I remember, was an awesome BBQ place. read more

This place calls for a beautiful story. US Vs. Portugal, Sunday afternoon, beginning of summer. Our group of friends went to Smorgasburg that morning and stuck around for the World cup game. After the game, we were hungry and decided to find a place with outdoor seating so our 5th furry friend can dine with us. We choose Fette Sau because they had outdoor seating. But it was when we got our food, they kicked us out. No dogs allowed. So we took out 1/3 lb of brisket, 1/3 lb of ribs, and 1/3 lb of pork shoulder, rolls, and baked beans to the Capital One bank parking lot in Williamsburg and ate there. The bbq was perfectly roasted to fall off the bone tenderness. The baked beans were infused with bacon. They had like 2 different kinds of bbq sauce, one sweet and another spicy, and thy were equally delicious. Takes me right back to Smokin' Jacks back in Indiana... It was a beautiful night, with a couple of my favorite people and dog in the world. This is how love is remembered. read more

Waited for seats, waited for food, but it was well worth it I went here w/ friends on a Wednesday. Since they don't take reservations, I thought Wednesday should be a relatively quiet day. Boy, was I wrong. I got here at 7:45 PM, after nearly turning into a Popsicle after walking a 5+ min walk from the Bedford Ave L train station. This place is a converted garage, as mentioned by many people. They have park like wooden benches as soon as you walk into this garage. There's about 10-15 of them place parallel to each other until you get to the garage door. Each bench can sit 8 people comfortably, but since they don't' have heat lamps, there wasn't anyone outside when I was there. Once I walked into the garage, I see a huge fake fireplace to my immediate left with a huge plasma TV that showing a picture of a fire in a fireplace. Kinda trendy cool. There's probably 1/2 the amount of benches in here than outside, and that's where the problem begins. Since there's no wait service, you have to vulture over ppl that are sitting down, hoping they would be leaving soon. We are a group of 6, and we kind of divide into 2 groups of vultures hanging over 2 tables, sorta hedging our bets to get the 6 seats that we need. It took us close to 1/2 hour, as no one felt like leaving, which made us pretty hungry by then. Once we got our seats, we then saw how the once empty line for the food stretched out all the way to the entrance. I wouldn't quite say its a sea of humanity, more like a line waiting to get in a club or the unemployment line (gasp! sorry, but that's current economic conditions). We decide to cut in, like 2 other ppl in front of us did. Its not really a cut, as we were really here before all these ppl, just that we didn't feel like getting our food and then end up having to stand and eat. This is where the other problem is. They only have 1 counter for all meats, so service is expectedly slow. Even with only 2 ppl in front of us, we ended up waiting a good 20 minutes before it was our turn to get the food. At that point, I was contemplating how low a Yelp rating this can go... But as soon as I had my first bite of the food, my frown turn into a smile and all is well. Here's what we had: Pork shoulders - delicious, tender and very flavorful Ribs - fall off the bone, Wow Pork Belly - Eat bite is tender, juicy, and almost all fat, which makes it so good Brisket - so soft and delicious Sausages - a bit spicy, but a lot of delicious flavors bun - crap, stuff you can get at supermarkets, except you wouldn't want to, its really crappy that you will be like, "I don't want to put that yummy _____(name your meat) on this crap" Drinks - toasted lager - a nice flavor to it, not too light and not too heavy, I downed more than a few pints Total $94 for food $36 for beer ( a gallon) Even though the wait sucks, the food is well worth the wait to come back. But I would do it in the summer or at least not in the brutal cold of winter read more

Fette Sau, I wish I could give you 5 starts, I really do. First of all, this BBQ joint is the perfect example of "welcome to Bedford!" I don't consider it as a good or bad thing, its just very, Bedford-ish, you get the idea. It might be hard for first timer to find them since the pink neon sign is somewhat lack the size to be eye catching, and the entrance is about as wide as any mechanic's drive way. Even with the benches, you might think that was just someone's backyard. Thankfully, there are usually groups of people at the entrance which might help you to finally realize, Fette Sau, is right down the path. It's all about meat, meat, and meat, and... meat, and a bit of beans and cakes, drinks and meat at Fette Sau. Okay, here comes the bomb, the price. I have to say its a bit pricey just because after all, this is Brooklyn. However since the migration of hipsters from the city, poor economy, and being in the south side, i don't blame Fette Sau. Of course you can pay $4 for half lb of whatever, but it adds up pretty fast especially if you also have some beer with the meal. The food is good, not WOWOMGINSANE, but good enough compare to other bbq places at Williamsburg Greenpoint area. I don't drink so i have no idea if the beer collection is good (sorry ), but since most of the customers are happy, should be good. The only downside it always gets me is the amount of fat on some of the items. I know fat is awesome and good, but when you get half of what you ordered in fat form, its a let down for me. Decor wise, open space, not filled with eye candies but hey, its all about the food. There you have it, my 2 cents on Feete Sau, good place if you have a sudden craving for BBQ meat and don't want to take the stubborn L train, however, be prepared to pay Manhattan price. (well now days its everywhere in GP/WB ) Oh, just so if you are wondering what's with the roll (martin's potato rolls) that people are dishing about, its basically whitecastle buns. PS: They deliver with minimum of 10 dollars Sunday - Thursday 5pm-11pm (btween Kent and Graham, N14 and B'way) read more

You don't have to be from Texas to know good barbecue. It's all about the meat, about the care and preparation and finally the rubs. Fette Sau succeeds at all three. The pork belly is moist, fatty, good balance of salty and meat flavor. As long as you're not recovering from quadruple duple bypass, I think it's safe to indulge. By far, my favorite cut was the brisket, followed by pork belly and finally the pork ribs. (Next on my list to try are the beef ribs and pork sausages) Where I'll say I wasn't as impressed would be on the sides. German potato salad was nothing to write back home to Germany about. Lastly, the rustic decor, communal seating and dark lighting set the mood to chow down with your fellow bbq enthusiasts. The meat will always serve as great conversation with the group sitting aside. Did I mention I smelled like bbq smoke the whole way home? Get here as early as possible if you want to beat the lines and sit comfortably indoors or outdoors. After 7pm on a weekday and I'd say good luck. Hipster line out the door for sure. You'd swear there was a salvation army drive. read more

STAY AWAY! This place is incredibly over priced and the service is abysmal. I compare Fet Sau to other bbq places in the area like Mable's and the quality of food and pricing is subpar at best. They sell you food by the pound and there is no organization to seating. It's fight to get a table and staff is non existent when it comes to service. I ordered the ribs, pork belly, chicken and brisket. The ribs, chicken and pork belly were over cooked and dry. The only redeeming quality of this place is the brisket. Their brisket is tender and juicy and something I would like order more of. Their sides are unappetizing and not traditional with southern bbq. I give Fet Sau one star. It's not worth the hype, save yourself an hour wait and disappointing evening and go somewhere else. read more

Ah! Another BBQ place that serves meat by the pound. As we were ordering, I mentioned to my bf, "Oh, it's sorta like Hill Country..." which the server overheard. He hadn't heard of it, so we told him about the similar set-up but that it was much, much more chaotic. He said it was a pretty slow night that night (Sunday), but that it usually gets pretty crowded there too. He also added with a smile, "Our food's probably better though." Now, I wouldn't necessarily say that it was better, but it was still pretty good. Funny thing is, I think it was actually more expensive than Hill Country ($22 for a full rack of rather short pork ribs??). We were pretty dismayed that they didn't have any corn bread or mac & cheese on the menu. Can you really be a BBQ joint if you don't serve either of those things? We went with the broccoli salad and potato salad as sides. I liked the pork ribs - they were nice and smokey. I tried some of the pork shoulder and that was good, too. I wasn't at all crazy about the broccoli or potato salads. They're both vinegar-based and it was just too overwhelming. I couldn't taste anything but the vinegar. Overall, the food didn't really blow me away. The set-up and decor is pretty cool. I like the fact that it's kinda like eating at someone's converted garage. The picnic tables add to that effect, and I was digging the lighting fixtures over the bar (antique gramophone speakers, perhaps?). I agree with others that your clothes (and hair) will reek of smoke afterwards! It was a bit off-putting. The last thing I'll mention is that I had a severe case of heartburn the next day. I woke up with a tightness in my chest that didn't go away until I went to sleep that night. It was the most bizarre thing, but I couldn't really attribute it to anything other than that meal. Unless I was having a 24-hour heart murmur that didn't kill me. If it had, that would have been really unfortunate b/c I wouldn't have wanted Fette Sau to be my last meal on earth. read more

I ordered take-out beef brisket, pork belly, bacon strips and sausage. The only thing that takes away from a 5 star rating is the ordering process, and how long it took. I stood in line as directed and it was literally a 45 minute wait before I got to the counter, with only a few people in front of me. Luckily, they were visitors from Brazil and good conversationalists. Mind you, this was in the middle of the afternoon on a weekend. Was it worth the trip from Manhattan to Williamsburg? Should anyone visiting New York experience Fette Sau? Should I call in my take-out order ahead of time for expedient gratification of my cravings for scrumptious, fatty, lip-smacking meaty goodness? My answer is....Yes! Yes! Yes! read more

All around decent BBQ. Not mind blowing, but not bad by any means. I had the pulled pork and ribs with a side of potato salad. The ribs were smaller than I expected, but seasoned nicely and had good texture. Not going to lie, the pulled pork didn't look appetizing but the flavor was surprisingly impressive. Would definitely come back to explore the menu more. read more

If it weren't for that new Cooking Channel, I may not have ever heard of Fette Sau. Luckily for me, I did see a show that profiled the restaurant, and my friend happened to see the same show and mentioned going there since she lived kind of close. I don't really hang out too often in Williamsburg-- so I didn't know where I was going. Good thing I had that Yelp app on my phone to tell me how to get there. Yeah, i just plugged the Yelp app... and what? But I may not have needed it because while walking down Metropolitan Avenue, I took a few sniffs of the air (a la Wolverine from X-men) and I just followed the scent. Anyway, we met up around 5:30 because it opens at 5 and (1) we wanted to beat the crowd; (2) we had somewhere to be later that night so it worked out. I'm glad we got there as early as we did. Not only do we get some of the freshest cuts of the day, it's all communal seating--first come, first serve-- so it can be tough to get a seat. But it also helps to know what to expect once you get there. The first thing you should do when you walk in is check out the menu and see what delicious cut of meat they have because they only feature six types per day. Once you've made your decision, the butcher will ask you what you'd like and he'll lay down this metal tray on a scale, almost precisely pile on what you wanted and that tray becomes your plate. Knowing this will at least shave off a few precious minutes and the people behind you on line may appreciate it. Well, now on to the juicy stuff-- the food! O. M. G. The barbecue is some of the best I've ever had. I love the dry rub on the meat--not only does it add a ton of flavor, but it also adds a really nice crisp, unlike some of the wet rubs. The brisket was so tender, the pulled pork was good, but my favorite was the pork belly. It was like heaven in my mouth. We also got the potato salad, which was more vinegar-based-- i prefer the mayonnaise-based salad-- but it was still pretty good. Next time I plan on making my way down to Fette Sau, I'm going to call in advance to see what they have on the menu. I was really looking forward to trying the cheeks, but I was disappointed that they weren't serving those on the day i went. I also want to try to the beer next time-- those glasses looked pretty cool and the taps using kitchen utensils was unique. I can't wait for next time now. read more

From afar Fetta Sau seems like your favorite BBQ with a southern vibe. BUT it is not worth your time. The meat was delicious but not worth the price. The most expensive item on the menu was the ribeye ($50 per lb.) so we opted to get a half pound, when we reached the counter the server said he can only do 1 pound cuts ! Talk about a scam! The vibe felt very commercial. Tourists were all over the place. A lot of moms and dads visiting their little hipsters. read more

This is not hog heaven but for humans who love 50+ bourbons/whiskey's, great pulled pork and ribs, a genial atmosphere, wax paper covered aluminum trays, simple, and old delta blues (or covers of) then it all fits together seamlessly whether or not you jive with the cumultative effect (note: service is too slow and frankly should be more knowledgeable behind the bar so bring your patient face or don't go). god that was a long run on... Went for the first time the day before yesterday and the 2nd time yesterday. Felt guilty and wondered if this would be straw that would spiral me towards a life of obesity, colon cancer and choked arteries but then I had a forkful of the pulled pork and a swig of 36 year old Ezra Brooks and all was good with the universe. oink oink read more

When I first heard of Fette Sau I honestly could not visualize where this place could be, and I live down the street! But alas, upon exploration I discovered the neatly set back BBQ joint. There really isn't much for authentic BBQ in wburg so it is certainly a nice addition to the neighborhood. Definitely very cool decor and warm vibe. I can only imagine how packed this place will get in the summer time for drinks cause they've got a fun space for it. I opted for the pork ribs, if you can't do ribs right you can't do anything right. While the ribs were very much close to room temperature I did enjoy the flavor and texture. Take a pass on the baked beans, unless if you love sugar. Expect to pay a load of cash for a meager sampling of food. There is also a great beer selection. I recommend not wearing your favorite jacket to Fette Sau. Not because you'll get it messy, but because you will smell like a smoke house for a few days. Seriously, it does not come out for awhile. read more

This is easily my favorite restaurant in Billyburg. Every time I come in, I at the very least consider swinging by for a snack. The +'s are the pork belly, pulled pork, brisket, and Blue Point Toasted Lager on tap BY THE GALLON, and an extensive whiskey list. I also dig all the butcher diagrams on the wall detailing the cuts of meat. The -'s are having to wait in line, getting your food then needing to wait in another line for brew, then having to be lucky to get a place to sit and enjoy your meal. Ever heard of a waiter? Come on Fette Sau, thousands of unemployed hipsters surround you just waiting for someone to give them a purpose in life. That purpose could be taking my order and bringing me my pork and beer! read more

I loveeeee the pork belly and ribs, nom!!! Brisket is good too. It's a long line but moves fairly quickly. Just have one person hold your spot and the others grab beers for the group! Don't be the jerk saving 5 seats when your friends are in the back of the line and there are hungry people, who could use those seats, standing around with their cuts of meat. read more

Pork Belly Scotch Yes, please. After hours, amazing for pulled pork sliders (if you will). More blacked out, the better. Until Next Rhyme, Pw read more

Fette Sau is totally worth whatever pain-in-the-ass line you have to wait in to order your food. And whatever crazy-stalker-esque behavior you have to engage in while attempting to grab enough seats for you and your friends to chow down on some delicious smoked meat. I'd bookmarked this place long ago, and was super-psyched that I finally had the chance to give it a try on a recent trip to NYC. We got here pretty late (after 10pm) on a Saturday, and the place was pretty crowded. The line wasn't as long as I'd feared, and we were able to snag seats, drinks, and a huge platter of smoked meat within about an hour of getting there. I think we tried just about everything on the menu - ribs, pulled pork, spicy sausage, brisket, pork belly, baked beans, and German potato salad. The only thing we wanted that they were out of were the pickles. Everything was outstanding. The pork belly, brisket, and ribs have to be my stand-out faves - each of these practically melted in my mouth. There were a variety of sauces on the table, but my favorite had to be the original. The mustard-vinegar version reminded me a little too much of Chinese mustard, which wasn't the look I was going for with my bbq. Dining is family-style, so don't be shy about asking your neighbor to pass you that roll of paper towels - you'll totally need 'em! One criticism, the mason jars the drinks were served in tasted way too strongly of the bleach they use to clean them. Definitely a turn off from my otherwise pretty tasty cider. read more

Time to see what kind of BBQ Brooklyn has to offer up... after a few disappointments in Manhattan, my Yelper in Crime and I decided to check out Fette Sau. The "Fat Pig" (what Fette Sau translates to in German) used to be a car repair garage... you can still imagine this place with some beat-up old cars and grease stained mechanics. But walk in... and you're greeted with the scent of smoked meats, a faux fireplace on a flat screen, and pit-masters handling big cuts of flank steak and ribs. This is not a sit-down & order restaurant. Instead, you stand in line, try to make out what's on the menu (can they write the letters any smaller on that board!?), place your order by the pound, receive your order on butcher paper, and pay (cash only). The challenge is finding seats on one of the several communal picnic tables. Unless I'm outdoors (there are a few outside... but obviously not idea for winter weather), I'm not a big fan of picnic tables... esp when you're sharing the table with a b-day party that got increasingly loud throughout the meal, while my YIC and I are squeezed on the very edge of the bench. On top of that, the party was hogging up the table and all the utensils in the restaurant (which left us to use plastic sporks). Despite the less than ideal seating arrangement, the BBQ was very good, esp the pork baby back ribs (all pork is Berkshire -- yum!). We got a full rack and had no problems finishing this first. Good rub & flavor on juicy tender meat. The Berkshire pulled pork was good but a bit on the dry side... which would've been fine if any of the 3 available sauces were good (only 1 out of 3 was decent). After tasting the brisket here, I decided for good that I'm not a brisket fan (I've tried brisket at almost all BBQ joints I've been to and yet to have liked it anywhere). The baked beans w/ burnt bits was also good.. but it's heavy. Broccoli salad was good... esp as a complement to the meat and beans. They have a good selection of local beers / ales and bourbon. I don't know shit about bourbon so I just got a pint of beer. Overall, thanks to a new environment and the company (incl all of his deep philosophical thoughts), I thought Fette Sau was a solid place. I'll wait to go back though... when the weather warms up and I'll be more in the picnic mood. read more

This is the Place to BE! It be Poppin! We arrived around 7pm on a Sat and the tables were all full. But luckily it was still the dinner crowd to the turn around time is quick. We grabbed a table and send some people on line. At this point the line was only just by the awning about 4ft from the Garage door. I would say it was about 40-50 ft from the actual ordering counter. We were on line for an hour, an HOUR! The BBQ is DELICIOUS but a bit on the dry side in terms of cooking and sauce. We ordered a little of everything. One guy helped us weigh our food and he moved... at... a... snails.... pace... actually - I think the snail just passed him. You order by the lb and you watch him add on 2oz at a time. Just grab a heaping portion my man! The beers are served in cool mason jars. Don't be surprised if strangers ask to join you at your table. Although there are no smoking signs on the tables outside, people smoke. One poor pregnant lady had to keep moving around. Yes this place screams beer garden but please - keep in mind this is a restaurant and they close at 11, have consideration for other patrons. I like the place but given that you have to wait 1-2 hrs to get food, I'd rather head over to Radegast. read more

This place is really fun. More potluck than restaurant, it's got the friendly vibe of a family picnic. Meat murals, plasma-screen fireplace, paper towel rolls for napkins, sheet pans for food, canning jars for beers (the half-pints, that is), and downright tasty meat. The beer & bourbon menus are diverse, too. Went with a group (good suggestion), and got there early (better suggestion). We were lucky and got hot food, plus all the meatsies we wanted to eatsies: beef & pork ribs, veal sausage, brisket and pulled pork shoulder (my absolute FAVORITE). Minus half-star each for mostly forgettable sides (though the baked beans had a great chipotle flavor), and their bbq sauce, which by all accounts from my brave companions, was yuck. Definitely will be back when my inner carnivore opens wide. MUST. HAVE. MEAT. read more

This place is overhyped for the following reasons: -Pork belly - yes, I realize that pork belly is supposed to be fatty, but this was literally 95% fat, which isn't what I usually get when I order pork belly at other restaurants. -Brisket - tasty, but also a bit too fatty -Potato salad - this was probably the worst thing. Although it looked really tasty, it tasted like it was artificially smoked or something, and I tasted this weird taste as soon as I put a piece of the potato salad in my mouth. After several bites of trying to like it, I had to give up. -Cole slaw - it had bell peppers in it and tasted like their version of a Chinese chicken salad without the chicken. The only really good thing about the place was the boneless beef ribs, which were relatively lean and tasty. The sauces that are at the tables are also really good - you must try them when you come here. Seats are lacking, so make sure one person orders while at least one other person waits to get a table since you order at the counter, and it's first come, first serve for seats. read more

You know a date is going well when you a) both agree on the two different half pounds of meat you are going to share b) recognize the beauty of a good potato salad and - most importantly - c) agree to throw caution to the winds and get the beans, because they look and smell too damn good. We got take out, which was fast. Service was super friendly. I (literally) ran back to my date's apartment around the corner, and took less than 5 minutes to unwrap all our porky, briskety goodies and start plating. Ladies, I'm about to get rullrull: get the beans. He's going to think you're more Sarah Silverman than Sarah Michelle Gellar, but it's worth it. And if he doesn't think Sarah Michelle Gellar circa Buffy is a hot lady, cut him now. Then, eat all the beans by yourself. read more

Best pork belly I've ever had! Everything else was just okay: Their brisket was dry Pulled pork and country ribs were both lacking flavor Baked beans were a bit spicy Potato salad nothing special. Still thinking about the pork belly, so good! read more

While more affordable than Fatty 'Cue, this place is better at late-night sliders and delicious craft beers than at meats. The sides are generally decent, but the brisket was greasy or dry-- never that succulent, marinated quality that you'd seek in a brisket. The sliders are worth the wait, and the beer is too, but if you're in the hood jonesing for a real meal and it's not too late, Siam Orchid offers cozier atmosphere and tastier fare for about the same price. And if you want BBQ and have money to spend on local meats, trot the eight blocks to Fatty Cue and wrap your mandibles around some more meltworthy beast. read more

The food at Fette Sau is excellent. Everything you've read is true, since it's on the Internet. I love the brisket. The pulled pork is nice and lean and baked beans kind of maybe blew my mind. You cannot imagine how difficult it was to not eat my meal like a little piggy such as the younger brother in A Christmas Story. Unfortunately, there is a list of ingredients and recipe needed to enjoy yourself. Here you go. recipe for a Good Time™ In one small or large group, combine (minimum): 1 Runner 1 Seeker/Squatter 1 hour of patience (per person) 1 pinch of chillin' 1 jug of beer (as desired) Upon entering the gates, immediately set at least one runner in line to get your food. Depending on the time of day, the line may be 10 minutes, or may be closer to 45. Patience should start to be employed here. The remainder of your group should seek out a table and upon finding one, squat it. In order to justify squatting seats at a table, I suggest employing another runner for a jug of beer. After your beer and table have been acquired, chill out for a bit, have a little patience for your food to arrive, and then just have a Good Time. read more

This is an institution obviously. During this difficult time hope they pull through. BUT do not order the Pulled Pork Sandwich, it is too dry and overcooked. They did provide tasty bbq sauces and slaw with the sandwich, that help a bit. Best to skip this item and order something else. read more

Bland. I really can't say much else. I was really excited to eat here. I'm a huge carnivore and it smells so good outside. Nothing was outstanding. The meats coated nicely and that's got some yummy flavor but it doesn't sink into the flesh and that's no bueno.. read more