Long wait, and worth every minute. I went with half pound of brisket, and half pound of ribs and a small order of beans. OMG the beans were amazing, they were filled with brisket, soaking up bean juice, I want it in my face right now. Word to the wise, don't eat with your eyes, it is more filling then it looks when you were ordering. I had the meat sweats half way through....granted I also have no self control so I ignored the horrible stomach cramps and suffered the 3 hour meat coma in order to finish every bite. Love the bottled cream soda to wash it all down, and read more

So many amazing BBQ joints in NYC/Brooklyn these days and this is definitely up there with the best of them. What sets them apart is that they have daily rotating menu items and they're usually meats that you wouldn't expect at a BBQ place. E.g. lamb shank, peking duck, etc. Of their everyday menu items, the brisket is amazing and has to be my fave. Also a super cool atmosphere inside with a full bar. Just be ready to leave smelling like delicious smokey meaty goodness! :) read more

WHATTT?? I've been coming here as a regular on Friday nights for years... and last night, Fette Sau discontinued their late-night menu. WHYYY??? That's what I wondered... as did the eight or nine people near me who came in post-11p.m. expecting delicious sausage and pork sammies. And they left, grumbling, without buying a thing. (I stayed because the bartender, Alex, rocks my whiskey socks off.) But Fette Sau, bring your late night menu back!! Please! read more

I meet lots of visitors from out of town, and they usually ask me about my favorite restaurants. I usually send them here. I've been to a few BBQ places in the city(Mables, Dallas BBQ, Rub(RIP)), in West Virginia, and in Austin Texas(The Salt Lick), and this beats all of them, easily. I haven't gone to Dinosaur or Mighty Quinn's yet, but they are on my list. From what I've heard, all the meat is fresh from within 100 mile range, and dry rubbed and aged on premises. And it is the most succulent, mouth watering meatsperience around. Everything is amazing. I love the pork belly, the brisket, and the cheek the most. Somehow, the sausage is just okay. I think it needs more kick, for my taste. If you have any vegan friends, I hope they really like pickles and Broccolli, but rest assured, they are damned fine pickles and broccoli. Though I will usually reserve any side-space I might have for the pork and beans. They do NOT skimp on the pork, like Van Camp's! Did I even need to go there? Late night they have pulled pork sandwiches only, but totally go if you're hungry and drunk. You'll be a happy drunk for sure. I've never had a problem with the line, and I've been here 20 times. At most, I've waited 15 minutes. Perhaps I don't usually go during peak time, but it's never a hassle if you're laid back, and not some jerk always in a hurry. Somehow I have failed to partake of their whiskey flight selection, though they do appear to have a fine one! I do, however, thoroughly enjoy their beer system, which consists of volumes of tap beer up to one gallon, with however many rustic styled mason jars you need to share. I personally go for the Captain Lawrence Liquid Gold, which somehow far surpasses the same in a bottle. Perhaps it is because I usually get it here, and it's part of the synergistic experience. Watch yourself, because if you live too close to here, you might get gout via proximity effect, AKA contact high. Go here. You will be happy. If you're not, I'll eat your shirt, because it will be basked in the heavenly aroma of meat paradise. The end. read more

GOOD GOD YES. Is there better pulled pork then this? I think not.... Great Brooklyn BBQ, also excellent Brooklyn IPA on tap. The ambiance is very casual and communal (if you don't mind sitting next to complete strangers who may be a little tipsy, but jovial - then this is definitely the place for you). The food is amazing, with generous portions for the sides - the small baked beans was more than enough for two people. Other reviewers are right in that it can get a little crazy with the line, however, the food is definitely worth it. We went on New Year's Eve, and it wasn't too bad at all - had to wait in line for about 25 minutes, but we stopped at the bar and drank our drinks in line for the food. Overall A+ dining experience, if you don't mind getting close and personal with a few strangers - it's New York City after all. read more

Brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket. Baked beans. Brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket. Pickles. Brisket brisket brisket brisket brisket. I frequently down BBQ by the pound here, and I'm also a fan of their pickles and baked beans. Great bourbon selection, and there's a good array of beers to choose from. Their barstools are weird though. They don't swivel. I like movement while sipping my whiskeys, but I could very well be in the minority with that preference. Only downside is the wait can get long sometimes but, like, try the food and then you'll know why. Also stop complaining. BBQ should be a happy place. Decor is great because you basically eat inside of an old garage on family style picnic tables and seriously, what is more hip than that? Hip decor rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars. read more

Another one I can't believe it took me so long to review. Ive been here far to many times to count. The other night I was set to meet a group of people, including one friend who loves to hate on this place, "its overpriced man, I can get the same stuff in Houston for...." Were not in Houston! That being the case, I can be reasonably comfortable in my declaration that this is still, and has been for some time, the best BBQ available in New York City. As a native New Yorker, I am fully aware that this is comparable to saying a place offers the best Pizza In most any other city, but still, I love the place for what it is. I really think a big part of the reason this place succeeds is that in many ways it doesn't try to replicate an authentic experience of eating at any specific traditional regional BBQ, and instead takes the foundations of those into new weird directions. I could be wrong (being a New Yorker and all), but don't think you traditionally find pork belly in most BBQ places out in America, whether it be Texas, the Carolinas or Kansas City. They have it here however, and you must get it, or whatever particular other belly they may be offering on that given night, lamb belly on one recent occasion, beef belly on the most recent, the preparations are always mind blowing. The stock menu stalwarts, pulled pork, brisket are both quite fine, but I usually recommend going with whatever special offering seems most unusual. The other night the straight out of the Flintstones on the bone beef short-rib wound up being the star of the night. One other time recently they smoked a whole lamb and sold of all of it cut by cut. How cool is that? The place is an ingenious money machine. You line up but can buy huge jugs of the beer, from the beautifully chosen rotating lists of taps, spending and consuming as you are on line to buy more! The converted garage setting is a Williamsburg at is annoyingly brilliant best. In the warm weather when the outdoor space in the front is in full force the lines can sprawl, out onto Metropolitan Ave. If you want whiskey they have like a million varieties and offer a bunch of flights. The are this place undoubtably falls short is the sides, its like they don't even try. I just get the broccoli salad and be done with it. read more

The pork rib looked overcooked but it was not. It didn't even taste smoky which was surprised me. The beef was juicy and soft which tasted best. Don't order too much because they were very oily and you can easily get full. The taste was good though! read more

Fette Sau - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Another example of New York BBQ... My boyfriend got the pork ribs and hated them. I had the pulled pork which was okay, but the vinegar sauce! It tastes like straight up malt vinegar. I was not impressed with the texture of the meat. But I did really like the pickles. And the beer/whiskey selection is awesome. Also, the staff was very helpful in knowing how much I needed (I'm not educated on how many lbs of food to order) This place is probably pretty good for overall New York BBQ. I think it is extremely over-hyped. I guess if you are stuck in Williamsburg and want BBQ and picnic tables, this would be your place. read more

I've been on a BBQ spree as of late. Partly influenced by my BBQ crazed friends who influenced my BBQ crazed girlfriend and together forced their BBQ ways upon me. On this week's episode of our crazy escapades, my girlfriend and I found ourselves at a Williamsburg gem, Fette Sau. BBQ from a garage at the end of a long, dark driveway? Count me in! We ordered a little of everything and soon had a platter of meats in front of us. First we tried the brisket which we had the highest hopes for. While the flavor was on point, there just wasn't enough fat to balance out the dry and somewhat overcooked meat. It was disappointing to say the least. Next up was the pulled pork. I split open one of the rolls they gave us and made myself a pulled pork sandwich with a bit of hot sauce. This was probably the best part of the meal. The roll was soft and I had managed to get myself a saucy pile of meat. Next up was the pork belly which while tender and fatty, came with a layer of charred skin that had to be removed. The pork ribs were just ok to me. I've had much better ribs come out of my friend's smoker. The whole meal can really be summed up in two words: Nothing Special. We also ordered a small container of the baked beans. These were pretty good. Is it weird that it gave me memories of eating baked beans by a campfire out of a tin cup like a cowboy? P.S. I've never been camping before. As far as I remember I don't think I've ever been a cowboy either. read more

Combining a BBQ pit and a bar, who thought of this idea and why didn't I think of it first?? I love this place for many reasons.... the aroma of bbq that fills the entire bar, the "Whisky Flights" ( three shots of different whiskeys for $10-15), the painted diagrams of cuts of beef all over the walls, the fake fireplace tv, the banquet hall seating tables that comprise the whole space (good for getting rowdy), the good beers (sunbock ale is awesome), the BBQ!! You really can't go wrong with a bar that sells beer by the gallon ( like milk). read more

One of the best tasting Barbecue joints I have eaten at in my life. The Pulled Pork is comparable to Allen & Sons off of 15/501 in North Carolina, except slightly drier. The Ribs are amazing, in one word, succulent! The Brisket is tender, slightly dry at times, but good as far as Brisket goes outside of Texas! Could use a little bit more smoke. I assume that it depends when you get the brisket out of the cooker, since brisket tends to change over short periods of time. The best part of my meals here have always been the baked beans!!! I mean they really outdid any other place I have ever had beans at. Do you like beans, if you do, you'll love them, if you don't, you'll still love them, YES they are that good! Their selection of Beer is unique, but very suiting, they have exactly what fits with the down home atmosphere of the sprawling beer hall style tables and benches. It's as if they are telling you to "Come on in, make yourself at home, and have a Jug of some sweet Brew." And if you don't like brew, they always have a huge selection of bourbons and whiskeys that could make a knowledgeable man foam at the mouth. I prefer the place during the summer time, cause nothing says summer more than Beer and Barbecue, but in the winter there is a nice fireplace that has seasonal images or fireplace DVDs running that make you feel all warm inside. Overall - 5 stars A++ read more

Is it authentic? ...NO Is it organic and/or family owned heritage breed animals, smoked to succulent perfection using utterly mouthwatering dry rubs ? you better bet your ass Pork Shoulder, Ribs, Brisket, Pastrami (if you're lucky enough to catch them on a pastrami day) and Pork Belly are all on some next-level-shit. Each bite melts in your mouth.....intoxicating you like some sort of animal flesh derived crack rock. Ordering by the pound means you can try a little bit of everything. KEY for an indecisive person like myself, faced with the TUFFEST lineup of meats I've ever seen in my life. All of the sides are great, but listen carefully now.....if you go to Fette Sau and do not order the baked beans - you've seriously got some life-evaluation to do. They cook the baked beans with huge pieces of burnt ends. These baked beans are seriously GANGSTER. Most batches include huge chunks of SEVERAL meats. I could go and make a meal out of just the baked beans alone. -Mini Martins potato rolls to make little sandwiches with. -Dozens upon Dozens of different Whiskeys. -5 different BBQ sauces on the table to compliment your food. -Incredibly cool atmosphere including diagrams of the different cuts of meats on the walls and a yuletide log burning on a giant flatscreen tv. -they usually have old cowboy music playing. The only downside is that you will wait a while for a table most nights of the week......but you can always bring it home! Enjoy! read more

been here twice now, both times good but not stellar. Note, this place gets really crowded and the line can get long. It gets ugly when you must fight for a place at the bench inside. Needless to say, I do enjoy their brisket out of all the items on their menu. Their sausages are pretty tasty and have a kick but I find their pork to be on the dry side. Prices are about what's expected for the area. Overall, after going to franklins in austin, nothing can compare or come close to 5 star bbq in my book. (snobby, I know, but true!) read more

Thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I'm from down in Kentucky originally, so I've rarely if ever been impressed with BBQ in NYC. This is good stuff. As another person alluded to, the pork belly is something you want to marry and not even keep another woman on the side. You can practically drink it with a straw! It's a little rich for large portions, so the pulled pork is also a great bet. Hell, it was the first BBQ pastrami I've EVER liked. Now, the bourbon selection. Like I said, from Kentucky, home of bourbon. There were varieties I'd never even heard of. Wow. And the 'tender was knowledgeable and, once he could tell I knew my shit, friendly. I send kisses, maybe creepy kisses, to Fette Sau. read more

First Impression: Take out I recommend the pulled pork, the brisket, and the whole pig, if they've got it. That little porker was so succulent, it shocked us all. I'd also say that the burnt end beans were delicious but the slaw was vinegar-based and overwhelming. Anything else? My dining compatriots all remarked about how certain things were spicy, but I didn't notice, so I can only imagine that they are wusses. read more

The atmosphere is great- picnic tables, LCD fireplace, smoke in the air... but the food is not overwhelmingly delish. The BBQ sauce comes in squeeze bottles on the table- cold sauce on hot meat is not a great combo. Usually, in a real BBQ place, the sauce is served hot, laddled over the meat by request or on the side in a paper cup. Also, the BBQ sauce was not that great. The meat... the pork ribs and brisket were really tasty. The pulled pork so so and the chorizo so so. We got broccoli on the side- and it was very odd tasting and greasy. Also... you will smell like smoke after going !!!! read more

Not too far from my house, I walked here on Saturday night, hoping to try before the place got crowded. I arrived at 6:40 and had some trouble opening the door as people were leaning on it. The place was packed!!! Once I got inside, I was super impressed with the rustic, calculated feel of the restaurant, auto-body shop meets Dr. Quinn's outdoor restaurant from the show meets the Hoffbrau House in Newport, Kentucky. We had ambitious eating plans, and the meat man, contrary to some reviews was super helpful and explained everything we needed to know about the different cuts of meat and portioning. Hovering for a table didn't seem like something we were interested in so we just got takeout. We ordered pulled pork, brisket, berkshire pork cheeks, tongue pastrami and two large orders of baked beans. We walked out with enough food. Having asked for barbecue sauce we were assured that there would be plenty. When we got home there was as much barbecue sauce as you would get Parmesan cheese with an order of spaghetti. Luckily my friend had some other sauce we used and i slathered the brisket in the bake beans. I give three stars because the pulled pork was great. Melt apart with plenty of pink pork goodness. This was especially good with the vinegar based barbecue sauce they gave us. Tongue pastrami and pork cheeks were pretty good too for their wow factor. Brisket was not so good. Irregularly cut, I preferred the thin cuts to the gelatinous thick slabs that snuck up on me. So when I go next time, I'll be eating in and using the barbecue sauce on the tables. I also want to try the pickles, they looked really good as did the beer they sell. I look forward to upping the stars on my next visit. Its clear these guys are doing something right as the place is always packed. read more

Wow, Fette Sau. My cousin had been talking you up for a year before we finally made it. It was a chilly October night when we strolled in, ready to get fat. Half pound of brisket. Half pound of ribs. Half pound of sausage. Potato salad. Yeah, like I said. FAT. We gobbled. We drank beer from big ass glasses. It was unreal. I was sated until Christmas. I'm not sure if my cousin has eaten a full meal since, it was that good and that filling. We actually rolled home. Like end over end. Like we were on fire. Stop, drop, and drool, ahem, roll. I dream about Fette Sau, and I can't wait to go back. The only issue is that Fette is so effing good that people line up to eat it and the wait sucksss. read more

Delicious BBQ. Though it is heavily pork focused, which I don't eat, the beef was very good (the ribs in particular). The brisket held it's own too. Sides were pretty good, didn't really enjoy the potato salad as much though my friend did. I really like the broccoli salad. Would love to try their rolls sometime. The guy cutting the meat was very helpful. It was our first time, we told him roughly what kind of meat were were looking for and that there was two of us and he made great recommendations and came up with just the right amount of food. The "house beer" (I suppose it could be called, it was a beer brewed specifically for Fette Sau that they keep on tap) was very good. read more

Ate at Fette Sau the other night and honestly thought it was the best BBQ I've ever had. And yes -- I've had BBQ in TX, TN, PA, NC and many other places. I can't even tell you what I liked best, but the pulled pork, ribs and pastrami were amazing. The sausage was great, too. The broccoli, kraut and potatoes were also really good. Great beer and bourbon menu, too. I wish it were a little cheaper, but ... sometimes you pay for excellence in NYC. read more

Very overpriced and unfortunately not worth the hype. Seems more like a tourist trap than authentic BBQ. ordered the brisket, sausage and ribs, both very dry. The sides were also nothing special. read more

Absolute best BBQ in all of NYC, if anyone else tells you else wise they are lying. Literally everything is amazing, eat it all.

This is one of NYC's premiere bbq places; which means its pretty good food but a pretty hipster-y crowd these days. The place has a very dark decor with dim lighting and some screens with a fire on it. In the back there is a large bar with with a huge assortment of whiskey and a fair amount of beer on tap. The food is delicious but if youre from the South, it is... different and maybe not the most delicious you've ever had.. 1. Pork Shoulder - Well seasoned with a crust and was soft, a little less marbled than I thought it would be but good. 2. Berkshire Belly - Delicious cut of fatty meat with a dark roasted crust 3. Pork Ribs- This was an alright rib but I thought that the other meats were better than the ribs here 4. Ham - Pretty good ham, not much else to state 5. Sausage - Being in Texas from time to time, I usually love the links but the ones here are just not as good as the ones down there. But the spicyness of the sausage that I had made it worth the try 6. Bershire Cheeks - soft cuts of meat which are worth the try if you go 7. Brisket - soft and smoked but again similar to the shoulder, I thought it would be more marbled but it was surprisingly lean 8. Pastrami - Ribs - Had to try this because in Texas these are a hit... and theyre just as good here (if you order this get ready for a pretty big rib) That pretty much sums up the menu, Im a little critical but if you've had a lot of barbeque then it makes sense.... The sides are touted by people who go here and when i went the only thing i actually tried were the pickles and the beans; the pickles were from Guss' and they were pretty good but I did not like the beans so much. The beans were a little sweet and they had burnt ends in it but I found that the ends made it a little bitter and it turned me off. For desert they offer Nunu Chocolates (local caramel/chocolate place) and Steves Key Lime (a local pie place which is a really good key lime place) read more

You really have to LOOK for this place as its cleverly disguised as a shitty Williamsburg hole-in-the-wall. Everything here was incredible. Blows my previous BBQ favorite - Long Beach's Swinbellys - out of the water! You have to get the beans. They contain a cornucopia of all the meats of the day. Come early 4-5 as seating is limited and it fills quickly. read more

Brooklyn Based BBQ that went up and beyond! Pretty good bbq. For those from the south, I would compare the quality to that of Rudy's. FOOD: Very delicious and they are good at their craft. We tried as much as we could without breaking our bank lol! We had the - Pork Ribs ($16/lb) - We had 2 ribs however many lbs that was - Sasuage Links ($4 per link) - Got 1 link - Brisket ($19/lb) - We had 1/2 a lb - Pork Belly ($19/lb) - We had 1/2 a lb All the prices are subject to change depending on season/market values. Everything well season and well cooked. The hyped pork belly was tasty and fatty depending on which cut you get. But the brisket was the winner here! That is a must eat! If you get a nice cut, it can be fatty and juicy! The ribs were decently fall of the bone type-esque as well. Maybe not the softest type you will have if you go to the south like Rudy's or Saltlick but still pretty good. The price is on the pricey side, but hey, this is New York and somewhat expected. SERVICE: Just like any other type of BBQ/smoke house. Buffet/stand in line order type. ATMOSPHERE: Had a refurbished warehouse vibe. Brick wall partitions with metal/wooden bench seats and counters with a LCD TV. There is a clear garage door closed when we went, but it most likely can open up and the restaurant can open to the outdoors. Nice design tying in the inside with the outside if that is true. SUMMARY: Delicious BBQ but a tad bit pricey. If you are willing to shell out the dollar bills, then you will NOT be disappointed. This Williamsburg original will get you going with all your taste buds going full throttle! I suggest trying the brisket, porkbelly and pork ribs the first time. read more

LOVED this BBQ joint. Had the pleasure of being introduced to Fette by a die hard fan, one who has been coming here for years. The trend appeal and line for your meal is definitely warranted and worth while. This is the kind of place where you order your type(s) of meat, they lay it out on parchment paper on a tray, along with whatever sides you want to add on, and you enjoy it with throngs of fellow meat lovers seated next to one another at one of the 3 long bench style tables. Can't be shy about getting your hands or face dirty here. When we arrived, the place was full, no open tables, and a line about 20 people deep. However you can grab a beer (or whiskey) from the super cool bar, with super yummy brews, and down one or two while waiting for your grub and a table to open up. And by the time food was ordered and served, lo and behold a spot became open. And a feast ensued. Food - excellent. Tried just about every meat on the menu, and each was amazing. Don't skimp on the bacon, it was perfect. Pickles are phenomenal as well. My preferred method of consumption here: pile a bunch of each variety of BBQ on the buns provided, add some bacon and sauce, and you've got yourself a truly delicious carnivorous experience. read more

Best brisket I ever had (and I'm a BBQ lover from Texas)! Must get: Brisket Pork belly: melts in your mouth and full of flavor on its own Baked beans: mixed with burnt ends and sausage! THE BEST baked beans I ever had in my life. They were definitely my favorite item at Fette Sau. Recommend: Beef tongue: super tender Key lime pie: not very sweet, but very good Pass on next time: Pulled pork: like others have said, it was dry and not very flavorful. Better when sandwiched in a bun, slathered with sauce. Ribs: smokey but super dry. I was expecting fall-of-the-bone pork, but I could barely tear the meat off the rib. Pickles: not as sour as I like my pickles to be Broccoli: it was good but with a plate full of other deliciousness, may not be worth getting Sausage: spicy but also not very flavorful On to the negatives: Got there on Sat at 6:30pm and the wait in the freezing cold was about 1.5 hours. There were some non-locals inside who were done eating and just taking up space while people were lined out the door, around the corner, painfully waiting! This place is not a bar, people! And the staff said and did nothing about it. There is only 1 guy cutting up the meat, which seems pretty inefficient. But I guess if he was able to work faster or had more people helping him, more people would be with plates of delicious meat but no place to sit. read more

As I ate my meat dish on a tray at this incredibly ornate, funky, and yes meaty place, my mind followed a clear train of thought that went something like, "Now THAT'S what I'M talkin about" ... followed by "Now THHAAAT'S what III'MM talkin about" and then also "Now THHAAAAAAAAATTTT'S what IIII'MMM talkin about!" Seriously, I was licking my tongue around my teeth like a cat as I walked away from this joint with a serious new respect for the undeniable value of MEAT to the dietary spectrum of the human animal. I just ordered a 1/4 pound of brisket and 1/4 pound of boneless ribs, and I was ALL GOOD... $8. Superb. And 5 more stars for the simple originality of this new favorite beefeteria. read more

MEEEAAAT!!! And lots of it. If you're a lover of 4-legged yumminess, then this is your place. I came here with my boyfriend (always my partner-in-crime) and two friends who were visiting us from Paris. Now, our other Parisian friend, who had a one year stint living in Manhattan, swears by Dallas BBQ. He loves it so much that he instructed our guests to seek out this treasure. And I was like, "really?!?! Dallas BBQ?!" So bf and I challenged this notion and brought them to the real BBQ heaven. Ambience: It's al fresco dining meets German beer hall. Communal tables are on a first come, first served basis so don't be shy and squeeze in next to some new friends. It's amazing how many people you can fit at one table with a little pork belly grease. Make sure you grab a spot in the food order line while you send out one of your troopers to wrangle a table. Food: The bf is a glutton. We had decided on the pork belly, brisket AND two sausages. At the last minute he begged me to approve an extra order of ribs. Sure, why not? I laugh in the face of calories! 3 lbs. of BBQ'd goodness. Pork belly, pork belly... oh how I love thee. It was delicious! Just the right amount of fat to meat ratio and perfectly grilled. The brisket was juicy and tender. I'd skip out on the ribs. Not very meaty and on the dry side. The baked beans are definitely a hit! One order is enough for two people. Our fatty selves thought we could actually finish two. Ooops. We also ordered the sauerkraut which was way too dry and zero flavor. The pickle didn't tickle my pickle either. And of course we had dessert! The key lime pie was decent but nothing memorable about it. Beer: Our friend "accidentally" ordered a gallon. But naturally we had no problems finishing this along with another half gallon. They make their own brews which is also another plus. Our friends thoroughly enjoyed the place and will report back to Paris what real BBQ tastes like. read more

A shrine to the gods of meat and fire, Fete Sau may be the last place worth eating at. Even in the alternate, war-torn NYC of Brian Wood's DMZ, I imagine Fete Sau is a sacred place, neutral ground, where people put aside murderous grudges to partake in the most delicious BBQ in New York City. It's the cure for a bad day- hell, a bad week. When you can buy a couple dozen bourbons, and beer by the gallon (including their outstanding rauchbier, a style difficult to find anywhere, much less in a region more associated with PBR than microbrews), how can you do anything but smile and slip into a food coma? The brisket? Heavenly. The pulled pork? I no longer believe pigs come any other way. The sausages are outstanding, the spice can be ratcheted up to a healthy level, and the sides? THE SIDES. Potato salad my dead grandmother would be hard-pressed to match, beans with more bacon than beans, and various rotating other options. This is the new Mecca... well, unless you can't eat pork. read more

Good spot, the only drawback is the wait. It's cafeteria style with only one person serving food. I was told to get there early when it opened at five. We got there at 6 and waited in line for 30-40 minutes. Now to the food: Ribs were KC style and good. I'm not usually a fan of KC style but these definitely impressed me. Beef brisket was decent, dry but had pretty good flavor. Pork Joul was amazing and the best thing on the menu! Warning that it's fatty but it's amazing. Everybody knows fat is where the flavor is. Spicy pork sausage was decent, not as spicy as I expected and little too dry for me. Greens were good, almost as good as down South. Baked beans were good, crisp, and had god flavor. They have an insane assortment of whisky and good beer on tap. read more

A vegetarian's nightmare but a meat eater's delight! I love it. I'm a light meat eater, so whenever I go to Fette Sau it feels like binging. It's great. The vibe is super casual and seating is communal. The meat they serve is by weight and by golly, it's aplenty and delicious. I generally share with a friend since you can get so much for such an affordable price. And don't just get the meat - get the sides! Especially the beans! Meat beans! MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT read more

Fette Sau - MEAT MEAT MEAT for 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After 21 years of being a vegetarian I have taken up the task of eating the flesh of dead animals again. And it's GREEEATTT!!!! So of course I had to go here to check out the bbq'ed flesh. I really have no reference point since I've been a non meat eater for so long, but my fiancee tells me that their "Q" is pretty darn tasty...and I thought it was good, esp the brisket..... but again I have no reference point for comparison. I was a fan of making little sandwiches with the rolls and douching them with the spicy bbq sauce. YUM. Just a bit too much meat for me to dive into being new to the flesh consumption game. "My body was like, WTF is all this shit you're putting into me???!!! Your colon is soo pissed at you right now!!! " I don't find myself craving to go back, but maybe that will change once I try some other BBQ places. The find your own bench to eat thing is kind of annoying, but you just gotta go at the right time and avoid the lunch/dinner rush. Thank you pretty animals for sacrifing your lives so that we, the dominant apex predators may enjoy your tasty arms and legs and ribs and breasts and chests and stuff. read more

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Starring Smoked Meat, Single Malt Whiskey & Hipsters The Good: Scent - The Smell of smoked goodness as you are walking down the driveway towards the door is intoxicating. Atmosphere - Reminiscient of a rednecks garage, less the Deliverence threats. Alcohol - Great selection of whiskey's and local brews. Eagle Rare, come to me! Meat - Up there with some of the best in NY...on the right day. Noteworthy items are the briskett and pork belly although the last time I was there the pork belly was very disappointing. Prices - Phenomenal value for your money. I'll take $25 for BBQ over $100 for Steaks any day of the week. The Bad: Side Selection - You are limited to beans, potato salad & pickles. Where's my Mac & Cheese?! Limited Stock - Running out of meat on crowded days. Not the worst thing knowing that they get their meat fresh daily. Sucks though when they are out of your favorite item. The Ugly: Scoffs - The jeers you get from hungry onlookers when eating your meal while they are waiting on line. Lack of tables - Don't come here with more than 4 people or else you will most likely have to wait for a table and/or split up. As in all storybook endings, good prevails over evil. read more

Best barbecue I've had in New York. Absolutely puts Hill Country to shame, and I think it's significantly better than Dino BBQ and Mighty Quinn's. Marketplace style is great. My two friends and I had a tray of delicious meats and sides to feast on. Make sure to try their brisket, pork ribs, and beef ribs. Bar serves up beer in growlers to share, which is a favorite of mine as well. Very sexy beer selection to choose from. read more

The BBQ meat here is truly smoked to meat-heaven deliciousness. My husband and I ordered 1/2 lb beef brisket, 1/2 lb spare ribs, 1/2 lb pork belly, 1 beef short rib, 1 cornbread, 1 thing of beans. My favorite was the spareribs. But everything was smoking good as well. The beans were too salty for my taste, but my husband and sister-in-law love the beans. So why 3 stars? Minus 1 star for the price. Our order came to $90something. I wanted a side of broccoli, but when I saw how small the broccoli was, I said forget it. Overpriced in my opinion. Minus another star bc when I asked for another container for my beans to go (bc the original container was dirty on the outside), the guy said no and told me to wipe it. For the price I'm paying, you can't give me an extra container? ? Unbelievable! And screw you. I won't be coming back. There are plenty of other BBQ places in NYC. read more

First of all, food was great in here. I completely don't understand about many people this place is $$ ? Me and my friends just two of us spend around $75 in here. I thought affordable price in here, but not. Place looks very casual and tiny, long line, pricey. I want to come back fette sau, but don't want to spend just one beer with food for two people over $75. I ordered one side and two potato bread, 3 kind of meat each 1/4lb, my friend was 2 kind of meat 1/4lb, one side, two potato bread, 1 beer and 1 whiskey....:( read more

Fette Sau - $37 pricy! Food is good - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The pork belly. Eat the pork belly. You will die and go to heaven. The sausage was meh for me, even though still good (on a separate note i think it tasted italian?). I've had better brisket but theirs is still very well made. The pork shoulder, too, was unbearably delicious and fatty although at the same time, nothing overly remarkable. But THE PORK BELLY. The pork belly is where it's at. You bite into it, and the molten fat drips down. The meat is tender, from being surrounded by fat, and as you swallow you imbibe fat. Your eyes roll back into your head, a sexual moan escapes your lips. Fueled by the burning flames of pork fat passion you feast away. At some point you feel a little sick, from all of that grease gurgling away inside. But then you keep eating. And then there comes a time when you are full, but there is still some on your plate. You want to eat it, but you want to save it for tomorrow, too. You nibble a little bit more, packing yourself as full as possible, then pack it away for breakfast. And then in the morning you curse yourself for not having had the willpower to save more of it because what you were eventually able to save from yourself is not nearly enough to satisfy. I can't wait to go back and get a full pound of that sweet, sweet crack. And also try the cheeks and pastrami and, well, everything else. read more

Cold barbeque. There is no excuse for serving cold barbeque at a barbeque restaurant. However, I'm sure their brisket and duck would taste great warm. The pork belly tasted like a pork rib you would get at a mediocre chain barbeque place, only with tasteless fat attached (which should have been the good part). Their vintage Holstein sirloin had an unpleasant cinnamon taste. You'd think they were going to grind it up and put it in a meat patty to be sold in one of those street carts. Their beans tasted like burnt sauce. At least they were warm. The sausage link was ok. I just wish they had eased up on the fennel. All the meat looks so good you almost instinctively want to say it tastes great. I really wanted to like this place, but it will be hard to give them a second chance. read more