This place earned its spot at the top of my BBQ list--fast…read more 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.

Hometown Bar-B-Que (Red Hook, Brooklyn)…read more 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.

Food good, vibe good, other reviews have pretty much covered it but I have to jump on here to shout…read moreout Jamm, who both myself and the two friends I came with agree was/is the best server we have ever had. From start to finish she made it happen for us, even though we had no reservation and were acting kind of dumb. She also had genius level spacial reasoning that made seating everyone during the rush seamless. Really fun, really patient, great energy, we would have tipped like 200 percent if not for the fact that barbecue is barely in our tax bracket with the current cost of living crisis. But anyone who has encountered her here definitely knows what I'm talking about. Also would recommend the collard greens and ribs out of everything we tried. Potato salad was a sleeper hit.

Mable's is a fun place but the food isn't great. The brisket was dry dry dry. The macaroni was…read morebasic. What did stand out were the corn pancakes, but you don't come to a BBQ joint for pancakes... Drinks are good and prices aren't terribly high. It's good for a large group.

Ordered the two meat platter (ribs and brisket) and they gave me double brisket instead but I…read morewasn't even mad at it because it was so good. Best BBQ in Monmouth County.

Just happened upon this place while driving through Atlantic Highlands. I saw BBQ and I HAD to…read morestop! It's a little bit of Country when you walk in and the bluegrass music playing definitely puts you in the mood. The guy serving looked a little rough but he was very kind. Don't judge a book by its cover. Ordered the Sliced Brisket Sandwich. Two things I wished were different: 1) I wished it was a potato roll & 2) I wished the onions that came with it were pickled. Those are my only two complaints because everything else was FIRE!! The Cole Slaw was nice & crunchy and not too mayonaisey at all. The pickles weren't so sour...I like that. The BBQ sauce, GREAT viscosity and even greater flavor! And the brisket...CHILD!!!...AH-MAZ-INGGGGG!!! Some might argue that there was too much fat cap left on but fat is flavor! It was perfect! Perfectly seasoned and still held up when I picked it up. PERFECTLY smoked. Not over done or underdone. I just loved it! Looking forward to coming back & trying errrrthang!

Soul food done right and with proper courtesy too. Props to the ladies holding down the fort, I was…read moreserved well. To start off, this was a detour lunch trip. I didn't intend to come here but the restaurant I was originally gonna go to was closed (on a Wednesday of all days) so I shifted over to this place because I came all the way out here, I'm gonna review something. Inside of the place is very roomy and certainly clean. I do have to dock off one star because it's a take out only spot and I would've preferred to stay and eat in, especially with the weather getting more chilly but I digress. The young woman, Bianca tended to me as soon as I came in and I made my order. A large Curry Chicken w/ Mac n Cheese and yams. It was a pretty sizeable portion and was priced fairly at $16 and you certainly get your money's worth. After receiving my order which came with a free piece of Cornbread, I had to deal with the dilemma of, where was I gonna eat this? Eventually I settled on eating my lunch by the park nearby my Grandparents old residence in the rather windy elements. Despite that, the food definitely came in clutch. The Curry chicken definitely had a spice that kept me warm while the Mac n Cheese and yams were delicious and filling. I wonder how amazing it would've been if I were to eat it hot and ready but it was still good nonetheless. My faith in soul food has been restored, at least a chunk of it. I haven't had a taste for it considering the two options Nearby my place is either mid or just awfully bad but I liked what I got from this spot. Sometimes when life gives you Lemons, make some lemonade out of it and savor the flavor.

I've eaten here multiple times and always enjoyed the food. However on this particular day, the…read moreoxtail was tough and plaintain was not sweet. I also asked for gravy on the rice, which they did not put. And they usually give bread with the meal but this time they didn't. I also got a jerk chicken meal which was good. They gave enough pieces of chicken.

I write this review with great happiness and sadness. Happiness for being able to experience this…read moredelicious spot in Dumbo and sadness because I was so happy to try my food that I forgot to take pics to remember the moment. This Texan found Texas level smoked meat in NYC and I was pleasantly surprised by the taste! These guys have it right. I tried a pound of brisket, marble cut so very moist, one pork rib, with a delicious pepper bark, and the Dominican rice and beans, and the cornbread. Everything was a 10/10. Because it's in the food hall it was counter service which was pretty fast and friendly. Be prepared for a line though. It's worth the wait!

Came here on a saturday evening around 6:45 PM. Although every other stall in time out market was…read morerelatively short, bark barbecue had a very long line. We decided to wait, and it took us 45 minutes to get our food. My favorite meat was the pork ribs. The brisket was tasty but a bit on the dry side, and the sausage didn't stand out to me. I wish that the meats all came with more sauce. Out of the side dishes, I liked the cornbread the most, although the rice and beans and the mac and cheese were also tasty. The food here was solid, but in my opinion, it was not worth the price or the wait. You could get a much nicer experience and tastier meal at a similar price elsewhere.

I went for restaurant week 2/10/26 to catch the $30 meal and I wasn't disappointed. My whole…read moreobjective was to try the brisket tacos and I was almost denied the tacos because the dinner menu was the only one available. But regardless the staff was able to accommodate me and still make the tacos. I went during happy hour so I also got a Texas two step that was half priced. The sweet tea was definitely sweet and it hid the alcohol well enough to sneak up on you. I got the lunch menu 3 course meal and I ordered the naked wings sauced half BBQ and half buffalo, the brisket tacos and a chocolate chip cookie in a skillet pan topped with a little vanilla ice cream. Morgans BBQ sauce is amazing, not too tangy not too sweet. Just right. So it made the wings and the brisket tacos even better. The brisket tacos were packed with brisket with a little Pico de gallo for spice. The added BBQ and Mexican flavors made me wonder why it's not a thing already. Can't describe how flavorful the tacos were. They were just amazing. The cookie ended the meal nicely. It was slightly crunchy on top but soft and gooey in the middle. Overall the whole meal was a 9 or 10. My only gripe is the brisket tacos are not available on the regular menu. If management reads this, please add those brisket tacos at least for happy hour, I promise you'll make a killing. It has to be apart of the menu not only for restaurant week. But I will return again to try the other BBQ options just based off the tacos.

Had a good time at this spot. Great food, great service, and good seating…read more Sat outside in the front seating. The atmosphere was on point. I enjoyed my time and meal. I will return for more options. Thanks.

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

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

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

Excellent kosher BBQ ! Let me just say BRISKET!!! Their brisket is the star of the show, soooo…read moreamazing. 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.

One of the best bagels places in the world only challenged by Montreal bagels. Staff were friendly…read moreand food amazing. Low wait time at peak time. It felt old and like a Jewish deli

100% hype is justified. Probably the best bagel I've ever had. I got an everything bagel with…read moresalmon with scallion cream cheese and would say you can't go wrong with this combo. The bagel seasoning was on point, the salmon was fatty, rich, and tasty, and the scallion cream cheese was a nice touch compared to your standard cream cheese. Would recommend ordering online for pickup to skip the long line. There's no seating at this location but there is a park across the street diagonal to the store with benches.

Great food nice atmosphere. The server bora was so professional and he helped me to choose from the…read moremenu the right food. Thomas was very helpful. Everyone was friendly and happy. I'll be back

Perhaps 3-ish stars…read more Came in for lunch and ordered the Pulled BBQ Chicken with a side of mac and cheese. Love that they used organic and locally sourced ingredients. The mac and cheese stood out - velvety, creamy and absolutely cheesy. As for the pulled chicken, you can taste smokiness in the meat, but I thought it was a tad dried out. The staff was great and attentive. I also love the casual and rustic décor, Perhaps next time I'll order the ribs, but for sure I'll get some mac and cheese.