Been here 4x. Small kosher bbq that can compete with any non traif venue at the american royal contest in Kansas city. Lamb ribs, beef brisket and chicken is to die for. Best bbq I've had in NYC bar none. read more

So this is what $40 Of brisket gets you I thought this was a joke Food isn't bad not the best but for the pricing I definitely expected much more read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Excellent kosher BBQ ! Let me just say BRISKET!!! Their brisket is the star of the show, soooo amazing. Everything was delicious but the brisket steals the show for sure! It's a small place, looks like a BBQ restaurant, has about 5 tables. read more

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SOLID KOSHER TEXAS STYLE BBQ IN CROWN HEIGHTS Postmaster Izzy Eidelman is truly on to something here. His take on Texas style BBQ doesn't miss the mark. It's giving all the smoke necessary to capture the BBQ flavor. It's a great option for those who don't eat pork but lacks some of the traditional Southern side options due to kosher restrictions. Brisket has become the hallmark BBQ disk and Izzy's brisket is on the fatty side with good flavor throughout which can be attributed to the 18 hours of prep time. Heads up: half a pound of brisket equals 2-3 pieces. Beef ribs are another must try option that passes the Texas test. I was glad to see that they added a Taqueria section to their menu on my return trip. I have to try their tacos on my next trip along with their signature purple coleslaw that I have often left untouched on my plate. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Smoked Brisket (Front), Dino Ribs (Back) - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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This place was open on thanksgiving! We were a party of 5 who came around 8 pm. We were able to eat in and got lucky with a table that sat us just fine. They were so friendly and also gave us a sample of pastrami. The pastrami was soft and very yummy. The sandwich was juicy and tasted good. Our favorite was the cholent! It was so hearty, had a big chunk of beef, and comforting. The yapchik was salty and a bit too dry. We added ketchup to cut the saltiness. Overall, cool spot and good experience. read more

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A Brooklyn, and perhaps national, treasure. If you go, go early, and be sure to hit the OG vs the Manhattan locale. Bring a healthy appetite and a full wallet--the kosher food don't run cheap. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Pulled beef plate - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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The owner sits in the corner and offers his services as much as possible , from serve-ware to conversation. He was very friendly and welcoming . It was my first time coming but definitely wont be my last . The brisket was delicious and I loved the candied sweet potato . Lunch combos come with a drink and fries . Go there! read more

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I want to go to Izzy for a long time, finally I went today the food is delicious, absolutely good, the service was great people there are very friendly I will definitely go there again and recommend to my friends read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Wowow want to eat at this place for a long long time l, finally I went there, the food is absolutely incredible. - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Sticky tables with trays of food were a bit of a deterrent but as one must do for treasure, I kept my eye on the prize. With limited drink options I tried my first Montauk beer (wave chaser) and really enjoyed it. It's not as bitter as I'd like from my IPAs but it was definitely something I'd get moving forward. The price may seem hella steep but it's compared to any other BBQ joint but actually delivers on moisture and flavor. The back ribs looked like a rip off from its initial appearance however once you got down and dirty the meat just kept coming (very little fat). The only minor complaint I have, with all meat joints, is the delicious top layer did not penetrate into the meat. However the meat was so moist and the flavor of the cow really shined through once the bbq sauce was eaten. If you do not like a pound of bbq sauce (like me) be sure to ask for the extra obligatory sauce not be added. Luckily the cashier gathered from my partners vibe we did not want extra sauce. The pickled slaw (pink) was sour and bland, I didn't care for it one bit. The pickles were everything but didn't go with the ribs at all so I at them with my burger. The Texas burger was cooked properly and as ordered (medium. Some gouda would have been killer). It was so juicy and felt like I was eating a sloppy joe. No complaints here because I love sloppy burgers, if they are finger licking good. Although the mx street corn was not legit (I understand why) the sauce was tasty and very much needed as the corn had no flavor (sweet or otherwise). The creamy slaw was slight salty but went well with the ribs. (The tables were cleaned off about 45mins later once the place started to get really packed and it was the only table left). Overall this is definitely worth a trek from way yonder. When my burger cravings takes over I'll be here. Even though they do not serve Mac and cheese (I understand but lame af. Me quede con las ganas). read more

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This place is such a joy. The focus is food, great KOSHER food. The smoked brisket is flavorful and moist. The BBQ pulled beef is tender and perfectly seasoned. Six of us stopped by last night. I suspect that if we lived nearby, we would visit this restaurant weekly. I had the pulled beef platter. I chose the creamy coleslaw side. A generous serving of meat came with coleslaw, red cabbage, and a mound of pickle chips. $28. This is a terrific value. I hope to return soon. read more

Was shocked how good the food was . I had the brisket would recommend prices are alittle high but it's bbq so understandable

I wish the fat on the brisket was rendered a bit more - it was chewy instead of melt in your mouth. But the meat was overall quite tender and seemed to be of good quality. It could've used more seasoning, as I ended up sprinkling more kosher salt when I ate it. Was pretty concerned with the state of its indoor dining. It seemed to be seated at max capacity and no COVID safety measures seemed to be in place. It felt high-risk just to step foot inside to pick up my to-go order. read more

Hours aren't set right; don't show up expecting to be able to eat here. Very frustrating and unprofessional.

I ordered the smoked brisket salad off Uber Eats, and it was DELICIOUS. The salad was also very fresh and colorful. I just wish they gave more dressing. Also, the brisket is incredibly fatty ... I got an entire slice with just fat, which was a big excessive. Otherwise, the meat was high quality and the smoked flavor was just right. I wish they would add the Dino Ribs to the delivery menu, but will have to visit in person to give it a try. Would've been nice if they threw in some bread to pair with the meal, too. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Smoked Brisket Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

After having my wig prepared at Zelda's, she recommended I try Izzy's. I came here with my trusted hairdresser and oh my G'D. This is the Best meat I've ever had (kosher / non kosher) we tried a bit of everything. The brisket is unbelievable. It's $70/ pound but it's worth every penny. The ambiance is a hole in the wall type place, but you can take it to go or eat there... I brought some home for my husband and found myself going to Brooklyn again to pick more up. Best brisket I've had, ever. Forget the sides and buy more of the meat. Enjoy! read more

This place was so delicious. I came here today for lunch because I have a building for sale in the area. Email me if anyone reading this needs Multifamily or commercial buildings for sale hahahahaha ( I might as well because I get 40,000 - 80,000 views per week :) Anyways , the chicken wings had the best sauce I've ever tasted seriously !!!! The meat brisket on top of the salad was so delicious and juicy . The honey mustard went perfectly. The pickles and house slaw tasted great too. I loved my experience. I will go back for sure ! The ambiance was very chill and the place was clean. Thank you yelp for helping me find an amazing lunch spot !!! read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Was so excited to try this place based on the reviews. For starters walked in and took a while to be greeted. That's fine seemed like there was only one person working behind the counter. The prices are a bit high but it's quality meat We got the pulled beef sandwich It doesn't come with any sides (a bit disappointing) But it did come with tasty pickles and cabbage. There is virtually no service although it's a dine in restaurant with places for you to sit. There were dirty tables that were unattended to The sandwich was tasty but only one layer of flavor ( the sauce) wish the meat would pop through a bit Over all decent but didn't live to the hype. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Pulled beef sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Went here last week to try this place. Personally, not a fan. The only good thing is the meat is tender. The ambiance and crowd was a turnoff. Can't enjoy our meal when people constantly harassing you for your table. Their sauce is too sweet and everything is overpriced. The mashed potatoes was terrible - no flavor, watery and gritty. read more

Omg. The absolute best smoked brisket that I ever had. The sandwich was sooo delicious and came with red cabbage and homemade pickles. Everything is delicious! Wish I had room to eat more. read more

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A fall from grace, Izzy's used to be one of my favorite BBQ places in NYC. My last visit was a disappointment. I went around 1pm on a Sunday and they didn't have pastrami or any beef ribs. I decided to try the lamb ribs, while flavorful the serving was mainly fat and bone. It barely fed one person, and was overlooked. On previous visits over the last 5 years, I have noted the brisket being some of the best in NYC. This visit it didn't hold up. The meat while flavorful and Smokey was dry. The sides were nothing special. Bland coke slaw, boring ribs and standard pickles. I will not be returning to Izzys any time soon. It appears with all the expansion, Miami and Upper West, the quality and even availability of product suffered. read more

Hot dayam. This is some mighty fine BBQ. Eating empanadas in a kosher restaurant that smokes meats in the style of central Texas deep in the heart of Crown Heights - only in Brooklyn baby! This place came on my radar after seeing the glowing review from fellow Yelper Rebecca A. On a quest to try all the best BBQ in NYC, it's been sitting in my bookmarks, but after Izzy took home the crown at Brisket King NYC 2017 I thought it was finally time to make the trek and try for myself. There were two of us, and we tried to sample as much of the menu as we could. We ended up getting one beef rib (1.5lbs at $38/lb), 1/2 lb brisket ($40/lb), and a sausage. I really wanted to try the turkey, but they weren't serving it that day :( I asked for the brisket to be sliced from the more fatty/moist portion, and they gladly obliged. For the appetizers, we got some empanadas because it looked like a lot of the other patrons were getting them, and also some extra pickles. Also got some beans. The place is counter service, and after your meats are prepared, they'll call out your name and bring them out. So here's the verdict: Brisket: Wow. This is freaking legit. Visually appeared perfect. Sliced from the portion of the brisket I specifically asked for. Beautiful peppery bark, caramel-ly/sticky to the touch, and slightly sweet. Gorgeous pink smoke ring. Fat was rendered just right, the meat was limp in the hand but held together. No knife needed on this brisket - completely melts in your mouth. Good smokey flavor. Very enjoyable without the sauce, although it's not bad with the strip of sauce they give you on the platter. A++ Beef rib: Monstrous. We got a 1.5 pounder, so not cheap either. The meat was super tender, just the right amount of fat. Felt amazing in the mouth, nice peppery flavor, although smoke was harder to taste. Decent on its own, but to me the rib tasted better with the sauce. Not the best I've had, but definitely respectable. Pickles: I'm addicted to their pickles. Sweet+sour, but has this finish that reminds me of Indian food? Not sure what it is, but I'm guessing maybe it's the coriander? Regardless they are amazing, and a great side to enjoy with your meats. Cole slaw: Typical red cabbage slaw, sweet vinegar based. A side is given with each order of meat. Beans: They don't look like much, but surprisingly they were quite good. There's a spicy finish that I really loved. Empanadas: I can see why everyone in the restaurant was ordering them. Great appetizer, and pairs well with this horseradish based sauce they give you with it. Hot crispy skin with what tastes like shredded beef inside. In addition to the food, service was so friendly. When I walked in, it was pretty obvious that I probably didn't fit their typical clientele profile, but everyone was sooo nice. After hearing that I came from Texas, they dropped by multiple times to see what I thought about their meats. It's obvious they take extreme pride with what their smoking, and stand by their product - with good reason. This place is a must-try if you're a BBQ lover, regardless if you eat kosher or not. The price is not cheap (we paid close to $120 between the two of us), but I still highly recommend it. The meat is prepared kosher, so they have a process where they have to remove all the blood from the meat which makes the process more involved to prepare. All in all, this brisket is grand champion BBQ, and Texas would be proud. TL, DR: - Brisket is some of the best you will find in New York - Be prepared to spend, but the meat is all kosher read more

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I was extremely pleased with this restaurant. The brisket was flavorful, juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection. I got the fatty kind because I think fat adds extra flavor, but next time, I plan on ordering the lean brisket, as there is still a flavorful amount of fat on it. I asked for barbecue sauce on the side and it was also great! Nice and sweet, so I'm thinking it was a honey barbecue. We also ordered beans, which had pulled beef in them, and a side of French fries. Everything from meal to sides were great. The only thing is, there are no servers. You have to go up and order and bring your food on the trays to your table. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - 1/2 lb. Smoked Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

I googled bbq in Nyc and stumbled upon izzys. I'm looking for someone to cater my baby shower event and the Instagram photos with food looked amazing at this place, so I took the liberty to go try it first. I took 4 friends and we ordered ribs(we later find out it's 1 rib) and some tri tip that was only enough for 2 people. The meats were extremely dry! the baked beans also dry, vegetables did not look appetizing they were over steamed and goey. Mashed potatoes were watery. Everything was a mess and not to Mention you serve yourself . FOR $190.00 BILL I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SERVE MYSELF, especially not terrible food. I suggest you go to Maybels smokehouse in Brooklyn instead, you get a bang for your buck and quality meats! read more

The best barbecue smoked meat I've ever tasted! The dinosaur ribs are the best and my husband enjoys his tacos and sandwiches. The staff are super nice and patient and you are seated fast. Can't wait to visit again! read more

If you're craving meat this is your place! I've tried their fried chicken sandwich which is huge!!!!!! It's really good but I think next time I would ask for no honey on the chicken. It made it too sweet for me. But the sandwich comes with two huge pieces of friend chicken. I really like their purple cabbage side. They don't always have rack of lamb but if they do, it's not bad. A little too much fat for me. I've recently tried their pecan pie which was not bad. Wish it was served not in a plastic container after it was heated. But I asked for a paper plate so was good to go. It was warm on the top but not throughout. Would have been even more delish if it was warm throughout! Place can get super packed. But staff is really nice! There is def an energy to the place. I am in between a 3 and a 4. But I can't do half with reviews. I also don't eat beef but heard they have tons of beef here. So if you're into Bbq and in the area it's def worth a try. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

As someone who occasionally goes to kosher restaurants to accommodate friends and family, but still eats treyf, I can generally tell you a kosher meat restaurant isn't as good as a non-kosher one. But, hearing the fascinating story of this place, I knew I had to try it. Can one study under the best pitmasters, never try their food, and recreate it well AND kosher? The answer is a resounding yes. We got some lean brisket and it was legit. This place is as good as Hometown BBQ in Red Hook. My BBQ loving fiance concurred. Will definitely be going back, with or without kosher keeping company. read more

The best kosher bbq ever. Friendly staff. We had the brisket eggroll, brisket tacos, burnt ends and beef fries. Everything was incredible.

great food in brooklyn i must say. clean and tasty. i wish they have more main meals. The staff is articulate and have knowledge of what they are serving. read more

Incredible food, we ordered online and it came early which is always exciting. And it fed me and my family with a little bit to spare. Would 100% recommend. read more

I am new to yelping but not new to BBQ and good food. I asked my friend to surprise me with a culinary choice because Im a nurse at a hospital and Ive been working too long. She told me that because of covid we were not sure if we would be allowed to stay for a long period time. I had never been to Crown heights except many moons ago when I went to support a friend during the legendary labor day parade. The place is quite different from where I grew up in Prague. We got bbq and fried chicken to go and what I believe was lamb ribs that had been bbq'd for a few days marinating in that special sauce. The food was great. I dont know how they do it. I picked the place because my friends from Brighton Beach go once a month. I will be back - You can understand that for certain. read more

Wish I could give this place more stars.... I'm not in BK as much as I should be and now I have yet another reason why I should be visiting this boro and as much as possible and as often, on repeat. The FAMOUS Izzy's smokehouse... I've heard about this joint from EVERYONE. I've been meaning to get here, even making a coveted reservation when it first opened up but due to unforseen last minute conflicts, I could not, till today! Flanked by 2 fellow foodie friends, Izzy was fairly warned that I was coming to try everything on the menu pretty much, and in true Jenn form, held my own with the boys and try everything I did! Started with a large sampler of every unctuous cut of moo that was on the menu today. Brisket had the right amount of marbling to keep the meat soft and firm all in one bite; the Dino Rib was perfectly mouthwatering with the perfect amount of course peppercorn crust; Burnt Ends were nuggets of smokey goodness; the Burger was a prefect med rare deliciousness of 2 different cuts of beef brought together to make the juiciest patty between a sliced bun and the house cured veal bacon was addicting!! The fried chicken sandwich....holy...no words. It's a must MUST order with whatever else you get. Accompanying our meal was the large baked sweet potato covered in a what I think was pecans and brown sugar. Great flavor combo just wished the nuts were toasted a bit more. The rice and beans combo was a surprising huge hit, super flavorful both a bit spicy and sweet as well. Also the housemade empanadas were scrumptious. Ended our meal with their infamous peanut butter pie. You need to make a small pocket of space in your stomach to end your meal with this pie and you're welcome. What took me so long to get here?! Was the hype worth it?! Was Izzy a cool dude?! Was everything on the menu available?! Hell. To. The. Freaking. Yes to it all! I'll be back soon for a proper GNO! read more

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This place all of a sudden became horrible. 1. They took away all the chairs and tables. You have to sit in this horrible room 2 doors down with no heat, ceiling tiles fall off. How is the health department not shutting this down? 2. They barely have anything left on the menu on a Sunday and we're talking about early on Sunday 3. Looks like the son isn't running the place anymore and it's the father, but he's not at the place. He decided to franchise a PATIS bakery and he managed to even make THAT look horrible. Last time I'll step foot in here read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Many places on the ceiling where it's falling off - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Great food and staff. I do wish it was a but less pricey. My favorite items are not BBQ items (the burger and chicken items).

The best part about this place is that it's kosher. If you're keeping kosher, it's obvious that this is one of the better places to eat in Brooklyn. However, if you don't keep kosher, then it may not be worth it. It depends on what day you go, which is their biggest problem: consistency. Sometimes they're out of items, which is more understandable than other things. What's not understandable is why their food is inconsistent. Sometimes you go and it's the best BBQ. You understand the training that went in behind it and you understand the hype. If you go on a day where it's not living up to hype, then you get what I got today. It depends how much you want to take a gamble that day. I love brisket. I make brisket myself. Today I got the most bland and dry brisket I think possible. For having so much fat on it, and I don't even prefer fatty brisket, I prefer first cut and lean, it was incredibly dry. I'm not sure how you can have each slice of brisket being half fat and half dry meat. The bigger problem behind how dry it was is that it was basically unseasoned. If you get a piece at the end, then you'll taste that they used pepper. But if you want any sauce, salt, garlic, onion, hot sauce, or anything else, then you have to put it on yourself. I got a half pound of brisket, slaw, and pickles. I'm also not entirely sure that they seasoned the slaw? I don't even think the slaw this time was pickled? It left me with a lot of questions. Basically, i've eaten here many times.If you're willing to take the gamble, then it might be really good. But, if it misses the mark, which is about half of the time, then it is not worth it. It is simply overpriced and not seasoned. The good thing is they have a great selection of drinks, so maybe you can get drunk and it'll be a little bit better. I live very nearby and the meat is kosher, so I will return and give it another shot. But if you're not made of money, you don't keep kosher, and you're far away, then just choose something else read more

Maybe it was because we ordered takeout during the pandemic, or maybe it was the kosher preparation, but we ate right outside and the food was still just average and overpriced for BBQ, even by NYC standards. Our sides were tiny and the meat was bland and not the most tender I've had. I wouldn't come here again unless I was eating with someone with a kosher diet. read more

We heard so much about it, we had to try it. Given COVID, abs the time of our arrival it was packed. We were able to sit ourselves right away. We ordered the lamb ribs, which came as a whole rack. We had also the brisket, a beef rib and the pulled beef fries. Everything was great. The brisket was avid rough, we assume is bc of the kosher process that drains all the liquids out. My favorite was the lamb. It was melting and falling of the rack, delicious and nit too salty, as the kosher process adding salt. The pulled beef was ok. The fries were crispy and perfect but they put a Ketchup-based sauce to it that really ruined it for us. The meats came with pickles and coleslaw that were delicious. Only beer for alcoholic beverages and other soft drinks was also disappointing. Super casual place, the tabletops were paper and we had to ask to replace it or we would be dinning on the leftovers crumbs of the previous patrons. read more

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+++ - The brisket really is all that - service is fast ++ - hearty and filling salads + - The Dino rib was originally a minus, but it got better the second time around +/- - Half the people there were eating the chicken, I'd like to try that - The bbq sauce is more ketchup-y, but the food doesn't really need it - - Hexpensive!!! $120 a dinner for 2 (Dino rib, mashed potatoes, brisket, mashed potatoes, 2 salads) - 'hot' sauce was more like a tangy sauce - wasn't too fond of mashed potatoes, and they do not have a good re-heat value read more

Rub was way to aggressive and the cooked the beef rib too long. The fries were ridiculously salty. The pickles were very bland. I'm not going back and neither should you. read more

Delicious barbecue! This is a small restaurant but the food is DELICIOUS! I came here with some friends and we all ended up eating the brisket sandwich. It comes STUFFED with brisket which is moist, flavorful and delicious. The bun is chewy and the cole slaw and pickle in the sandwich is the perfect balance between meat and carbs. I also had the candies sweet potato which was different from what I envisioned. Anyway, it's a baked sweet potato smothered in maple syrup and pecans. The pecans added a nice touch however, it was a bit on the sweeter side so it felt like a dessert rather than a side dish. Anyway, I couldn't finish my food because the portions are huge. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for good barbecue in Brooklyn. This place would be my #2 in Brooklyn after hometown bbq in gowanus. read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Izzy's is not what I expected it to be. I've been to a few barbecue places and Izzy's is lowkey and quaint, but very delicious. My date and I ordered the brisket, beans and fries. Alight it isn't the most tender brisket I've had, it was still fatty and well-seasoned which made it delicious. The pork and beans were delicious. I'm not really a fan of barbecue sauce but on the beans it was really good. The fries were flavorless, though. I did like how small this place was and i've never heard of it even though it's only a 5 minute walk from my apartment! Hidden gem for sure and a great date place that's near me! read more

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Crown Heights, New York