This place earned its spot at the top of my BBQ list--fast. I discovered Hometown Bar-B-Que while in the area for my son's soccer game, and let's just say... that detour turned into a game-changing decision. Sometimes the best finds happen when you're focused on family and stumble into excellence. The food is the real deal. Bold, authentic, and done with discipline. Every bite reflects craftsmanship and pride. No shortcuts. No hype. Just results. The open, spacious layout creates an atmosphere that's relaxed, energetic, and inviting--perfect for unwinding, connecting, and enjoying great food without feeling boxed in. It has that Brooklyn-meets-business-meets-community vibe that works. And the pastrami? Memorable. Elite. The kind of flavor that sticks with you and makes you plan your next visit before you've even left. read more

Happy Juneteenth! Came here not for any other reason than wanting to explore a different neighborhood. Lines at all the big spots (Red Hook Tavern, Brooklyn Crab, and Hometown) were long, but we decided to wait it out and get food here. Lines was not just long but didn't move for a bit. Despite that we were able to get seating. Like many BBQ places, you order at the register and they'll give you whatever is already prepare and then bring over the rest of your order at your table. Best dish by far was the Korean sticky ribs. The pulled pork sandwich wasn't great; not hot at all, just room temperature. The Vietnamese wings had good flavor but the skin is very tight (it's an order of a few whole wings, not drums and flats). Cornbread and dill pickles were great, potato salad was a bit too vinegary for me. They had the US World Cup match on, but not the audio until after they scored a goal. Felt like they forgot to switch the audio. A little disappointing. Overall a good but not mind blowing experience. read more

Will always be my top 3 for BBQ in Brooklyn. Yes there's a line. Yes it's worth the wait. Yes we stood in the rain but the wait wasn't too long this time. I have waited longer. I love that they now take your drink orders while you wait. Great for groups. Great for dates. Really awesome with family read more

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Very good bbq. Not many places can do bbq well in nyc. This is one of the best in nyc for brisket. The brisket was very tender but is on the bland. They sprinkle salt on top but could have used more. The ribs were average. Mac and cheese was good. It is mostly self service. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Brisket, spare ribs, mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Enjoyed the food here a lot. Corn bread was outstanding but so buttery. Brisket was goo, but wished it wasn't chopped up so much. Tried to get pastrami but it sold out. Place was clean. Outdoor seating is available. read more

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Absolutely delicious food. In particular the beef rib, Mac and cheese, and queso were great. Brisket and corn bread were good as well. Such a cool space with good service as well. Pickles were much needed since the food is very heavy. We waited about 30-45 minutes on Sunday around lunch. Unfortunately they were sold out of the lamb bahn mi. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very expensive, very mediocre. The pulled pork had disturbingly giant globs of fat (we were paying by the pound for meat). Add insult to injury, they were out of ribs. Probably not going back to try them. read more

Overall solid delicious bbq place and line moves pretty quickly. I really enjoyed the brisket , chicken wings, potato salad, and corn bread with honey and salt. I asked to do 1/4 brisket because I wanted to try it but didn't want to commit to 1/2 pound. Would not recommend it bc they cut the brisket thinner so it dries out faster. Overall, would recommend! read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Chicken wings, short rib, 1/4 brisket, potato salad, corn bread with honey and salt - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hometown Bar-B-Que (Red Hook, Brooklyn) If you're a BBQ lover in NYC, Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook is an absolute must. This place delivers real smoke, real flavor, and that no-nonsense Texas-style authenticity that's hard to find anywhere else in the city. From the moment you walk into the rustic, warehouse-style space at 454 Van Brunt St, you know you're in for something serious. The smell alone will make you hungry. I ordered the brisket, beef rib, and jerk baby back ribs, and each one was perfect in its own way. The brisket melts in your mouth with that beautiful bark and smoke ring. The beef rib is massive, tender, and full of deep smoky flavor. And the jerk ribs are a killer twist spicy, sweet, and unbelievably juicy. Their sides are no afterthought either--mac and cheese, baked beans, and collards were all on point. The staff is friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and even if there's a line, it moves fast and it's 110% worth the wait. Red Hook might be a little out of the way, but Hometown makes the trip feel like a pilgrimage. This is hands-down one of the best BBQ spots in New York City. I'll definitely be back again (and again). Highly recommend. Five stars all the way. read more

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Really well loved and I was excited to finally go here for a friends birthday. Overall I do think the food is great but woof the line is insane. Why is there only one point of sale for a spot that constantly has a line out the door? This is good bbq but for nyc I fear you could probably find something just as good. Spent 1.5 hours in line for brisket and mac and cheese and I really liked the food, just didn't enjoy the wait. The brisket is juicy and well cooked. They were out of sandwiches so I went with the tacos. Tried my friend's cornbread and it was really nice, sweet, and moist. read more

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NYC sorely needs a competent BBQ joint and Hometown isn't it. came here on the Sunday before Memorial Day around 6pm-ish and we waited in line for about two hours. while we were waiting, there's a staff going down the line taking drink orders. it was a genius business idea really. after making our way to the meat counter, we ordered half a pound each of ribs (dry, but tender), pulled pork (incredibly bland and fatty, how could that be? tbh, i feel like i have made better pulled pork at home.), brisket (again, incredibly dryyyy like the Sahara and tough too). for the sides, we got the mac & cheese (decent), collard greens (not bad), and the highlight was definitely the cornbread. it was buttery and sweet! loved it. honestly, this place is incredibly overrated. even tho NYC is not known to have a great BBQ scene, we should not be hyping up mid-spots like this like it's the best establishment to have graced god's green earth. it was waste of time and money for sure. read more

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An institution in the Red Hook neighborhood, Hometown is one of the top BBQ spots in NYC. We came for a quick snack and ordered 1/2 pound of the brisket. At $22 for 1/2 pound, it's definitely on the pricier end but the meat is smoked fresh and worth the price. Didn't try anything else here but I'd be back to try the ribs and pastrami bacon. read more

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Probably it is the best BBQ place in NYC. Of course, it is taxes level of BBQ, but the line is insanely long, we arrived around 20 minutes after the restaurant just opened, but still spent 1.5 hours to get Recommended pork belly and brisket! read more

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If you don't already know, the line is LONG and goes very slow. You'll get most of your food right when you order and they will usually offer drink orders while you're in line which makes the wait slightly more tolerable. The real winners here are the classics: the brisket, the mac n cheese, and the cornbread. Each of these were 5 star items. I would stay away from the Vietnamese chicken wings and Korean short ribs - they weren't bad, but they don't shine as much as the brisket and classic bbq does. The other sides were ok, but if you're just getting the collard greens and Cole slaw to try to be healthy, just don't. Go all in on the meats and you'll be happy! read more

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Adequate.....the beer was good, the vibe was good, but the BBQ was only adequate.........maybe better luck next time....... read more

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Second time back and still definitely worth the trip. By far, this is the best barbecue in New York and it's no wonder why there's an endless line every minute of the day. Pick your poison because there's not a single item on their menu that is not worth devouring. Nothing but praise about this BBQ joint, keep up the incredible job. read more

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Great meat and collard greens. Not overly salty and ok i know its a bbq restaurant but its a kinda serve your own forks and napkins place but they do bring the food to you, and it seem a bit chaotic but its organized at the same time. I did order the oaxacan chicken, bc! I saw they had tomatillo salsa. Yes it was amazing, portions for the ribs and macncheese were abundant. The pastrami bacon, wow nice! And let's not forget the cornbread, i love the seasalt flake, it really adds, and not in a bad way. The staffs are lovely and friendly, overall i'm happyy. We were happyyy. read more

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The food, the atmosphere, the music, all contributes to a very nice and enjoyable dining experience at Hometown BBQ. I had the brisket, Korean ribs, a side of both potato salad and Mac and cheese, along with honey cornbread. I loved the Korean ribs the most, although everything was so good. The cornbread had a really nice flavor and was baked just right. I thought the potato salad was very unique. I had never tasted anything like it before. It's definitely worth trying. Overall, I can strongly recommend Hometown. If you're in the Red Hook area, it's a place that you shouldn't pass up. It's just a great family restaurant serving some of the best dishes around. read more

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Be prepared to wait.... But if you do, the brisket sandwich is an absolute must order. Well portioned sandwich of meat and super tasty, I found this to be by far the best value on the menu. Everything else looked fine, but smaller portions than what I'd expect at a BBQ place. I'm sure it's good, but the brisket sandwich is the winner. If they sped up the ordering process a bit the line wouldn't have to be so long either. Worth the wear once though! read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Soo, so good. Line takes a while, but they come around taking drink orders while you wait. Pulled pork was phenomenal, mashed potato salad and Mac n cheese were standouts as well read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Coleslaw, pulled pork sandwich, mashed potato salad, Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We didn't expect to find amazing BBQ in Brooklyn, but Hometown hit it out of the park! We were visiting Red Hook to hit WJ Distillery and stopped for lunch on our way. As soon as you enter the building the aromas of BBQ smoking warmly embrace you as you walk to the counter. The decor is modern rustic with ample seating and a stocked bar to the side! The bar has a variety of creative cocktails and also had Fiddlehead on tap when we visited (bonus points). Now to the BBQ. Prices were a bit steep, but for the location and quality of cooking I have no complaints. My goto to judge real BBQ is the beef brisket and Hometown's was amazingly perfectly cooked and flavorful without sauce. In addition to the BBQ, I have to mention their potato salad!! It was incredible! A balance between mashed and chunked seasoned just right! If you are looking for genuine BBQ, which most places don't get right, go to Hometown and you will not be disappointed. read more

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Its very good bbq but I would not wait more than 20 mins for it. Best to go during a weekday when it's alot quieter. Everything was great. Brisket was overall good but there 2as some dry pieces. The pull pork is very tender. The Korean ribs were good mix of flavors but overall it could have used more sauce. For the side, Mac and Cheese, corn bread and the Brisket queso were the stand outs. read more

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Long considered one of the top Texas style BBQ joins in NYC, hometown bbq is legit. Reminded me of Terry Blacks bbq in Austin. Although Hometown doesn't call itself TX bbq rather southern , it's a bit of fusion . On my last visit they featured pork bahn mi, Korean sticky ribs , along with classic brisket, ribs, pulled pork etc. The latter is available sandwich or by 1/2 lbs prices. Naturally there are classic side dishes on offer as well. Like Mac n cheese, slaw, beans , etc . There was a steady line to order , and there is no table service. Place is pretty much one order counter and a bar with communal seating all around . Everything was solid from brisket to pastrami and ribs were good. I thought brisket and pastrami were a touch dry and needed bbq sauce. Pastrami def dryer than brisket and if you're fan of Katz's pastrami this one is good but Katz is better coz they keep it moist right up until carving. Here it wasn't soaking in its own juices . Ribs are cut to order as well as sausage which are reheated to order read more

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As far as BBQ goes in NYC, this might be as good as it gets. The perfect place to stop at before an IKEA shopping spree or for a giant BBQ meal. The atmosphere brought to mind traditional BBQ shops in Texas, which was an instant plus. You order as much meat as want from the menu on the wall, and they serve it up in front of you. Service is fast and easy. Sandwiches and bacon take extra time to make, but still come out relatively quickly. The Pastrami bacon was $10 a slice, slightly outrageous, but insanely good. Crispy and charred on the outside, with an incredible concentration of flavor in the meat. The brisket sandwich was messy and gorgeous. The meat was fatty, smoky, and everything you'd want from a brisket. If you order an additional cup of queso, it comes as a whole bowl on the side, which might have been a nice addition. read more

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Please don't come for me, but I feel like Hometown BBQ is a bit overhyped. The rib tips and beef rib didn't quite deliver the fall-off-the-bone tenderness I was expecting. The brisket was on the dry side, which was disappointing. The winner was the thick slice of Pastrami Bacon. Juicy with a delicious bark. I'd go back just for that! As for the sides, the potato salad and collard greens were solid. Unfortunately, we arrived right at opening and the mac and cheese wasn't ready, which is arguably one of the must-have sides at any BBQ spot. Overall, the atmosphere and service were good and I can definitely see the appeal. I'm still on the hunt for unforgettable BBQ in NY. read more

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Waited 3 hours for this barbecue. It was good but definitely not worth 3 hours of waiting. Beef rib pretty good and juicy, but it's huge. Brisket was mid and cold. The Korean ribs were not good. read more

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One of my colleagues had recommended Hometown Bar-B-Que as the go-to BBQ place in New York City. For our holiday team building lunch, we decided to go to Hometown Bar-B-Que. It was about a 20 minute drive from the Financial District. The Hometown Bar-B-Que is located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. They've been open since 2013! This BBQ place specializes in pit-smoked meats. Its a walk-up service to the counter. The offerings are a first-come, first-served basis until Hometown Bar-B-Que is sold out for the day. Current hours are the following Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: 12:00 - 10:00 P.M Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 11:00 P.M Closed on Mondays. Their meat by the 1/2 pound includes Brisket Pulled Pork Turkey Spare Ribs There are a variety of chicken & rib offerings such as Korean Sticky Ribs, Oaxacan Chicken, and Beef Ribs! You can also get sandwiches, veggies, desserts, sides such as Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Slaw, Dill Pickles and so much more! We had a table of 4 for outside and ordered the following [1] Pulled Pork Sandwich (No coleslaw, ranch, or friend onions) [1] order of chicken tacos (Pickled Red onion, White onion, Cilantro) Brisket Mac N cheese with Parmesan Breadcrumbs Collard Greens Brisket Queso Hometown Slaw Potato Salad Since we got to the restaurant as soon as it opened on a Wednesday, there wasn't a line. When we placed our order at the register, we had the food within the next 5-10 minutes! The food was amazing! The pulled pork was quite flavorful! It was slightly messy too with the pulled pork blended sauce. The bun was slightly crunchy. It was really good! I ended up eating some of the brisket. There was a lot of smoke flavoring. I didn't need to add too much BBQ sauce to it! My favorite sides was the brisket queso and the mac n cheese. The mac n cheese was a orange creamy sauce! It was delicious! The Brisket Queso was a white Queso mixed with brisket. A side of tortilla chips was provided to dip into the brisket queso! It was scrumptious!! It was expensive, but totally worth it! There was a lot of food and it was sooo delicious!!! This is a must visit restaurant if you're in the area! read more

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I went to Hometown BBQ for the first time and my group ordered: brisket, pulled pork, sausage and spare ribs. For sides we shared small pinto beans, large mac and cheese, large potato salad and a small pickles. My favorites were the sausage, beans and mac and cheese. We weren't really impressed with the pulled pork or the spare ribs. I didn't try the brisket but my partner said it was good but a bit dry. The potato salad was more the texture of cold mash potatoes, I wasn't a fan but my one friend really liked! We went on a saturday and waited a little over an hour and half. The service was good, while waiting in line a bartender comes around and asks for drink orders. We also go free shots while in line which was appreciated. If asked by someone to go back, I would but I don't think I would suggest if someone asked me where I wanted to go. read more

Tried the Korean pork ribs and the fried chicken--both were excellent. The ribs were tender and literally fell off the bone, and the fried chicken had great flavor and crunch. The potato salad and pickles on the side were also really good. Only downside is the price; it's definitely on the higher end. Still, the food itself was worth it. Service is casual: you either go up to order and get your food right away, or they bring it to your table read more

the food was utterly amazing. It feel like my soul transcended to a new presence of being after eating here. the service was very fast, because they serve it up to you as you order it. the place is great too-many ambient lights on the ceiling and a lot of seating. the tables are oak and there is patriotic flags of the United States of America all over. read more

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It's been a while since I've visited Hometown Bar-B-Que. It's the best BBQ spot in Brooklyn. Everything is so well prepared and delicious. I ordered the Pastrami sandwich, Brisket, Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Cole Slaw and Beans. I enjoyed everything. I didn't finish all of my food and I took the rest home. It was busy but the line moves efficiently. The workers are helpful and professional. I would definitely come back anytime I'm in the area. I'll also tell everyone I know about this place. read more

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I am admittedly not a huge BBQ fan and this was not our first choice for lunch (we tried two other restaurants with enormous waits but were already in Redhook so leaving would have taken a ton of time before getting lunch). It was a lovely surprise. For one, the wait was so short. Plenty of open walk in tables and ordering was a breeze. I will say the food is pricey-even for BBQ meat. So we were a bit limited in what we ended up getting. Ordered a beef rib for $40: why it's so expensive I will never know. I do wish we were given real knives to cut it off the rib but once you get it off with the plastic knife you never want to stop. Brisket sandwich: maybe one of the best sandwiches I've ever had? I'm not even sure why. The onions were so well cooked and the bread just perfect for this occasion. Must try. Pastrami sandwich: was super excited to get this and was told after we ordered it was sold out. Bummer. Cornbread: I probably would never have ordered this if I hadn't witnessed the previous orders having theirs coated with a honey sauce that made it look heavenly. And it tasted so. Got a short rib to go-pumped to have it for dinner. Super happy that you are able to get to-go containers of their BBQ sauce as I really did find these to be surprisingly delicious. Would I drive out to Redhook again just for this? No. But if I lived here this would be a local rotation. read more

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One thing about me... I love bbq and this spot was so delicious!! Shout out to Zeke who took my order!!!! His personality definitely made the experience that much more enjoyable The menu was a little intimidating- stared at it for probably five minutes before deciding what to get. My friend and I came and we wanted to try most things. Our platter came out to $170. Here's my top three: Brisket - so tender, perfectly seasoned Mac & cheese - cheese to pasta ratio was perfect and the parm bread crumbs created the best texture Corn bread w/ honey butter - super moist, super buttery The beef rib was the main reason why I decided to visit this restaurant because I saw a guy eating it and it looked insane. Safe to say, it is insane because it's huge!!!!!! It falls off the bone ($40/lb - definitely a hefty price tag) The pulled pork and spare ribs weren't my favorite bc I didn't think it stood out to me when comparing with other spare ribs/pulled pork that I've had My least favorite had to be the potato salad. Was really disappointed bc I usually love potato salad. It was more mashed potato than chunks of potato. Also super tart. I thought it would be good to eat between the meats to cut the oiliness but it was still too tart for me :( Banana pudding was yummy! Deff recommend if you like banana and are down for a sweet treat I loved their hot & sweet sauce. I don't have a spice tolerance and this sauce had the perfect kick to it. They also have a self serve station for free water :) They had live music playing in one section but you can always sit in the other section if you prefer less noise. There's street parking available read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - BRISKET, BEEF RIB, SPARE RIBS, PULLED PORK, CORN BREAD, MAC & CHEESE, POTATO SALAD, BANANA PUDDING - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place came highly recommended and it's clear everyone else in Brooklyn seemed to have also got the same recommendation because the line was around the block! I'm not usually one to see a line and say "yeah, sure whatever" but this was a rare occasion where I was willing to wait. The line moved fairly quickly and once we figured out we weren't just waiting for a table but to actually place an order an immediately be served, we were game. And then when we figured out we could order drinks and imbibe while we waited? Well, then we were game AND tipsy. The margaritas were a solid choice to enjoy while waiting. They also have beer too. Once we got to the front, we ordered so much freakin' BBQ. Brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork, wings, bacon, and ribs. Plus baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread, and banana pudding. Goddamn, everything was fantastic. The Korean sticky ribs were delicious and definitely very sticky. The Vietnamese hot wings were extremely hot and even though I love spicy food (usually can tolerate a level 2 or 3 at Vietnamese restaurants) it was actually a little too hot for me because of how long the spice lingered. Oh, we also got the pastrami bacon and it probably was the best piece of meat I've ever eaten in my life. You MUST get the bacon. I really like how this spot doesn't just have traditional BBQ but also incorporates a fusion of Vietnamese, Korean, and Latin fare (they have both tacos and bao buns on the menu, not something I've ever seen at another BBQ spot). It's worth the wait and lives up to the hype - GO! read more

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The line? INTENSE. Get there at least 30 minutes before opening. Pro tip: have one person get in line for food and another scout for a table. But the food? Totally worth it. The pastrami bacon is out of this world, and the cornbread? Unreal. Great for big groups or families. Sundays can get a little hectic--it was crowded, loud, and kind of cramped--but honestly, the food made it all okay. Highly recommend if you're looking for some seriously good BBQ. Just come prepared. read more

Everything was delicious except for the potatoes salad. It was just disgusting not sure if it had gone bad. It was sour. Brisket, chicken, chicken wings, pork ribs were really good. Especially the brisket. It was juicy and tasty. It's self service so service was great read more

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Way too expensive, food not that good sorry, poor service, did not find any ambiance.

Came on a Saturday around 2pm. The line was long even on an off hour. Maybe waited around 30 minutes before getting to order. Luckily, there was a beverage company outside doing a promotion of their product and was handing out free snow cones to beat the summer heat. There were already a few things that were sold out for the day. Brisket was good, super tender and well seasoned. We ordered a sausage, but they gave us the wrong kind. Ended up with the jalapeño cheddar. While it was good and had a good bite, I would've wanted to try the other one. Jerk rib tips had a good flavor but very chewy. Considering they were rib tips, I was expecting it to be more tender. Pastrami bacon was so good. I loved the sauce that came with it. The smoke on it was perfect. Korean sticky ribs were quite small. While they were flavorful, they weren't fall off the bone. The vast amount of green onions were appreciated. Texas chili was good. I appreciated the amount of meat in it. Collard greens were very tasty. I would get this side again especially to have something other than meat. Cornbread could've been more moist. The prices are quite steep, but Hometown Bar-B-Que is one of the better BBQ places that I've tried in NYC. read more

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This some darn good Texas Style bbq. Perhaps the best you can find north of the carolinas. Each time that I have been, i have been impressed with the bark, the flavors, and just overall experience. The menu does a great job representing the various cultures in brooklyn so although if is texas style bbq, you gon get a sprinkle of diversity with everything. Customers are fortunate to have such a luxurious experience with barbecue here. I mean yall get to wait outside with lots of seating available and then once inside even more seating and a full service bar ! it is obvious that the owners wanted to provide an environment that could be enjoyed by all. Yeah thats real nice! Just dont expect that level of hospitality at the texas bbq joints in texas. read more

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Rating: 3.5 It's a big trek to get to this place, but I finally made up my mind to go here. It's cool inside, but there's no AC (only fans), which was a bit rough since I happened to go on a really hot summer day. We ordered the brisket and the Korean ribs, with a side of mac & cheese and a slice of cornbread and unfortunately the food generally fell flat. The brisket was really dry; it felt like it had been sitting out for a while. We needed to douse it with sauce. The mac and cheese wasn't the best - the queso on top was the only source of flavor and there wasn't enough of it. The korean ribs were good but not mindblowing. The best part of the meal was the cornbread, which was sweet and moist. I was hoping I would like this place a lot more given it was so hard to get to, but still glad I was able to check it out. read more

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