I have seen Hometown BBQ on several top 50 BBQ joints in America lists and it was easily a no-brainer for me to be among my first stops visiting New York. I left speechless and for the first time ever, I posted my status with just emojis on Facebook. As I was waiting outside for Hometown to open, I saw a man walking his dog. I asked him if they had good BBQ inside and it turned out to be the owner haha. He made it a point to call me by my name and called I am guessing his assistant manager out to meet me. He then told her that the area in front of the door needed to be cleaned of the cigarette butts and a little trash. Just from my point of view, beside a cup, there wasn't any trash I really noticed. But that told me that he took serious pride in his restaurant by making sure even the New York City street outside was spotless. You go up to the counter to order. I was the lucky one to be first in line. The line does tend to get long but that is because there is one butcher taking time with every customer one on one. A note I need to add is that you order drinks at the bar. But there is a orange cooler just for water if you do not want a drink. The bartender did make me a decent sweet tea but charged me $4 for it. I didn't ask about free refills but I am guessing since I am not in the South where the sweet tea runs plentifully, that would have been a big negative. My entree was 1/4 pound pork, 1/4 pound brisket, 2 ribs, queso mac and cheese, potato salad, and cornbread. All the meat was phenomenal but if I had to choose one, it would be the brisket. It was everything that a brisket should be - tender, juicy, went well with the sauce, marbled, and an easy to chew black pepper/other spices rub. The ribs were fall off the bone with the same rub as the brisket. The pulled pork was juicy, tender, and wet. But it was not mixed with the BBQ sauce on the table. It seemed like it was it's own au jus! I didn't know pork had au jus haha The queso mac and cheese was exactly what you expect with a mild to medium queso that melted in your mouth. The potato salad was by far, maybe the most unique I have ever had. The best way I can describe it is to take red mashed potatoes and mix dill and horseradish in it. I liked it but after a while, it was too much for me. The butcher gave me a piece of cornbread for free. I don't know if he does this for everyone or just because I told him I came all the way from Alabama to try Hometown. But the cornbread was light and sweet. There are 2 sauces - sticky and hot and sweet. I liked the sticky the best. It was definitely a Texas-inspired sauce with a hint of sweetness due to molasses or honey in it but with tangy, bold flavor. It was phenomenal with it all especially the brisket. The Hot and Sweet was like a hot sauce like a thicker Crystal with a taste of sweetness at the end. On a heat scale of 1 to 10, I would put it at a 5. The heat does not last long. Be prepared to dish out some money here if you are going to eat like me. The meat is weighed and all the small sides are $5. It is just like a Texas BBQ joint. But the portions are huge. For my meal, I dropped $50, but I would do it again because this was absolutely phenomenal. Out of the approximately 500 BBQ joints I have ate at in my life, Hometown is a strong case for #1. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Pork, Brisket, Ribs, Queso Mac and Cheese, Horseradish and Dill Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Feels like you're in Hill Country. Cowboy western interior with tons of outdoor picnic table seating. Weekend queue begins within minutes of them opening. Terrific texas style brisket - smokey salty fatty. Ribs are large and look good. Sides were not impressive but meat was a star. Surprised they don't do platter combos or salad with meat. Corn bread was not very impressive - a little dry and flavorless outside of a massive dollop of honey butter. Place smells delicious like smoked meat. Been to a lot of BBQ across the US, competes with the best. read more

What a solid BBQ joint! My friends and I came on Sunday night around 6pm and the wait was already an hour long. They are a counter service BBQ hall where you order first then find seating. They have ample seating space and we had no problem finding a table for the 6 of us after we placed our order. It's also first come first serve in terms of food items on the menu because they tend to sell out of certain items. We came as a group of 6 and got the following to share: Korean Spicy Wings (3 for $12) and Vietnamese Hot Wings (3 for $10): If you're looking for something that's packed with spice then this will not disappoint! The meat was juicy and it was so flavorful combined with the sauce. Brisket ($14 for 1/2 pound), Pulled Pork ($14 for 1/2 pound), Lamb Belly ($14 for 1/2 pound), Jamaican Jerk Baby Back Ribs ($33 per rack), and Thick Slab Pastrami Bacon ($14 for 1/2 pound). Everything was tasty but I must say my favorites would be the Jamaican Jerk Baby Back Ribs and the Pastrami Bacon. There's definitely a kick to the ribs and the bacon was the perfect amount of meat and fat. They have a selection of sides and it comes in either small, medium or large. My group opted for the Texas Style Mac and Cheese, Collared Greens, Smoked Pit Beans, Whiskey Sour Pickles, and Corn Bread ($5 per slice). My personal favorites would be the Texas Style Mac and Cheese, Whiskey Sour Pickles, and the Corn Bread. $5 for Corn Bread seems a little outrageous but this was totally worth it. The texture was dense and the bread wasn't too dry. There was also some kind of glaze on top which made it even more delicious. They have takeout containers and boxes for any leftover food which is great because nothing goes to waste. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the food and would come back again! read more

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Best bbq in New York hands down. Billy knows what he's doing. We got a full tray of the best and now I crave this place everyday. Wish they had one in the city. read more

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If you want to overpay for mediocre prepackaged food at best then this is your place. When you order the food it is taken out of a bin and is pre-wrapped, you would expect a Barbecue place to serve the food from a grill. The ribs were cold and the potato salad is pureed, who in the world purees potato salad?. The cornbread at $5 a piece, has a weird aftertaste that I couldn't put my finger on. Needles to say I will not be coming back to this establishment. read more

I went there on Thursday night. There is no wait probably because of the weekdays. Laidback and relaxing environment. Briskets and pulled pork sandwich are superb. Mac and cheese is so point on. Followed with a glass of beer completed my Thursday night dinner. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Pulled pork sandwich, brisket, Backyard Potato Salad, Texas Style Queso Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: Brisket sandwich was amazing! so so good! I want some more right now! The mac and cheese was just okay. Collard greens just okay. I would skip sides all together next time! Drink: got a glass of wine while waiting- pretty standard. They have a bar that you can grab something while you wait on the VERY long line. Service: You order at the register. They assemble your food after you order (this is why everything takes so long- but I think its worth it). You then take your tray and find a table to eat at. Atmosphere: we got there right before it opened and the line was to the corner already. The line pretty much wrapped around the building the entire time we were there. It was SOO hot inside on the line. Pretty uncomfortable. Tables are pretty jam packed. Ended up sitting with another party at a long table once we got our food. Warehouse kind of a feel- very Brooklyn lol. read more

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Wait-time: 1.5 hrs on a Saturday evening...TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! Here are the BBQ dishes we tried: - Brisket: Must have!! It was moist, juicy, and delicious (i didn't even need the sauce). - Vietnamese hot wings: spicy and well cooked...meat was very tender and well marinated. - Korean sticky ribs: It was tasty but I didn't go for a 2nd! - Bacon: my least favorite of all..it was a bit dry and nothing really special. But the hubby liked it. Sides: - Potato: meh... - Cold slaws: average I wish they would add more vegetable side dishes or have a creamy corn side dish! As for the drinks, they have a decent beer selection! If you are in a mood for a cocktail, take a look at pear margarita or the bloody mary (comes with bacon on weekends!) Good news is, parking was relatively easy in this area! read more

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Place is a little pricey, but the meat is great for the most part. We got the brisket, turkey and lamb sandwich. The brisket had a lot of extra fat which none of us wanted to eat. The turkey was amazing light, soft and flavorful. The lamb sandwich was mouth watering. Also had some non alcoholic beer since I was driving. read more

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3.5 stars, got a brisket taco and lamb belly banh mi delivered. The brisket taco was not good, there was barely anything in it and wasn't juicy at all (see pic). However, the lamb belly banh mi was delicious. There was so much meat and the meat was super juicy and flavorful. read more

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We stopped by this restaurant for lunch before heading to IKEA -- the IKEA ferry dropped us off in Red Hook and I'd say it was about a 10 minute walk over to Hometown. It was a Saturday, so understandably, all the tables were full. There were two huge coolers available with ice cold water, which I appreciated! You can also pick up plastic silverware and napkins (as well as wet wipes). Pro tip: Definitely order ahead for pick-up so you don't have to wait for your food. Another pro tip: Find a table (they all have umbrellas to block the sun) before you pick up your food! I almost settled for sitting on a bench (at least it was under the shade), but it definitely would not have worked out because barbecue is messyyy. I ordered a chicken taco and a small side of mac & cheese. The taco was pretty tasty as well as the mac! I tried a bit of the baby back ribs, and they were decent! They come with a smattering of green onions on the bottom though, which was an interesting flavor (not my fave). If you are in the area, this is a solid spot for a meal, but I can't say I'd go out of my way to come to Red Hook for it! read more

The food was alright. Some of the ribs were dry and the pulled pork was lightly seasoned, almost as it was boiled. The other items we ordered were good like the Korean Ribs. The Jerk Tips were extremely dry. This is a one hit wonder, you eat it once and you don't try it again. The food came out quick and the servers were nice. Their was a nice aesthetic in the building, however the music didn't fit it. read more

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The food was horrible and everybody got sick or wasn't feeling well afterwards. Go to Meat Mitch for some of the best bbq in the world.

Another amazing meal. Too bad they were out of the wonderful cornbread (basically honey sweetened, corny fluffy cakes). Don't make the mistake of going in person before ordering. Orders are ONLY taken through the Toast Takeout app (as of August 2021). Then come pick up in 25+ minutes as specified. Buy some drinks at the cashier (card only) and chow down at a picnic table. @ lamb banh mi - meat was tasty, like pulled lamb, and pickled veges are nice, but probably not worth the price especially with the brisket on the menu @ brisket - if there was one reason to come here, it's this (and the cornbread). Love the fatty bits, so tender and lovingly smoked. Goes perfectly with the bbq and hot sauce, both a bit sweet, flavorful, nothing like the typical bottled versions. @ boyland rootbeer and ginger ale - beverage selection was a big lacking if you're not looking for a beer or specialty carbonated drink Walk around the area, take a look at the statue of liberty, walk 10 minutes to IKEA. read more

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I would not recommend this place to anyone. Absolutely overpriced, 2/3 employees we interacted with were super rude and the food must have been the most expensive bbq I've ever had. 140$ for 2 people, food is average but not worth 50% of what they are charging. Ambiance is fine. read more

Brisket, bloody marys, and Vietnamese hot wings. Yes, consume in that order and you'll be a happy camper. This is my third time visiting and I cannot get enough of their brisket. Every bite was juicy and tender. Their sticky sauce did not disappoint, however; I did not care too much for their hot & sweet sauce. It had no zing to it. The Vietnamese hot wings were my second favorite main dish. Super flavorful and juicy! Washing down delicious BBQ with their spicy bacon bloody mary is a must!! I mean their bacon was dipped in maple. What more could you ask for?? As for how long you'd have to wait and drool as you watch people eat... I'd say about 45ish minutes. Seating is also hard to come by as customers love love love to save seats as they walk in while their friend stands in the back of the line. I think customers with food (also elders and babies of course) should only be allowed to save seats. Think about it... by the time customers finish eating, their friends (seat savers crowd) wouldn't even get their food or place their orders yet. That's one of the things I dislike. The other is their pulled pork. I'm just not a big fan of it's texture and taste. My friends enjoyed it though, but it wasn't for me. I'll stick to their brisket. I'll definitely be back because that long line was worth it! read more

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I have been coming here for almost a decade now and the quality holds up. 9.9 times out of ten this place knocks it out of the park. Brisket and ribs are tender and flavorful--bbq that doesn't need sauce (so the sauce just adds to the experience). Sausage with cheese! The potato salad is really solid, it's mashed so a different texture than I'm normally used to but I get it every time. The guys behind the counter are A+. I'll take the ferry to redhook, walk over (10 minutes). Order my food, grab a beer from the bar and sit outside. I only wish there was more vinegar in the slaw. read more

Yea, I can't in good conscience allow more unsuspecting people to be subjected to this "bbq". The egregious lack of seasoning is just baffling. The brisket these days is dry, the pulled pork laughably bland, the spare ribs were at least edible. The most well seasoned thing I had was the side order of baked pinto beans. I'm truly stunned. All of this after an hour and half wait driven purely by logistical and operational stupidity. Waiting that long for pre-cooked food means this is purely an issue of bottlenecks at the checkout. Anyway, it's a forever no for me. read more

Probably the best bbq in nyc, really good smoked brisket and beef rib, and the line went really fast. Would def come again if I'm the red hook area. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - BEEF RIB, BRISKET, POTATO SALAD - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was genuinely some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The cornbread was actually incredible - broke my diet to have it. The pork was tender and melted in your mouth. The Korean ribs we got were a bit disappointing though- the flavor was there but there was little to no meat on the bones. Additionally, we waited over an hour in line and the prices are a bit outrageous. But would definitely recommend if you're willing to spend a bit more & wait awhile for some delicious food! There's also a ton of tables outside so we didn't have any trouble sitting right away which was great- fun for a nice night! read more

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First time visiting Industry City - really cool place. I love when old industrial areas get redesigned into sprawling social spaces. Lots of cool restaurants and breweries here. Also, has a mini ice rink and an arcade. Fun for all ages. Hometown BBQ is located in the Industry City complex. The restaurant itself is a basic order-at-counter and sit down style restaurant. The servers were a bit rude, told us to hurry up. Weren't the most friendly. However, the quality of the food was really good. I got the brisket sandwich and the meat was super well marinated and not too chewy. Very flavorful! The food gets a 4.5/5 but the service was a 3/5. Good spot for a quick bite. read more

Beef ribs are huge and so tender!!! We tried the one in red hot and everything we had was delicious. A great ecpierence.

Expensive but very much worth the try. They have certainly mastered the art of bbq. No sides are included, but everything is definitely delicious. Friendly staff, great location with outdoor dining read more

Food is great! Waiters are very attentive and make sure to check in periodically. Very busy but never felt crowded read more

Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon in December. Venue is spacious and split in two rooms, the bar with a stage for live bands and the cafeteria room. Place is entirely made of woody, rustic material, giving it a real southern ambiance. A few other diners but started to get real busy by 2 pm. Staff were friendly, especially the "butcher", and respectful of our cutlery contamination request. We ordered : Chicken tacos Brisket Beef rib Beans Mac & cheese Tacos cannot be substituted with other meat, really small (about palm size) - but boy were they scrumptious! Ribs and brisket were a hit as well! Seasoned and done just right.Their beans had a tangy thick sauce and pieces of brisket, not a fan. Mac & cheese was very cheesy but the gooey goodness type. Cornbread that came with was mediocre. Free water is offered from a barrel. This place garuantees a tasty meal, which you'll deff pay for. Prices are a bit steep, $30 per lb for beef ribs is one of the highest I've seen in smokehouses around NYC. Portions are shy to within standards for some items. Overall worth to check out! Reccomend! read more

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

Very great brisket sandwich, good collards and some of the best pinto beans(baked beans) I've ever had !! Missing the Korean bbq ribs but they were pretty good well seasoned. Drinks cost more than almost any food. Get a water or soda instead. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Brisket sandwich pinto beans and collards with house sauces ( hot & sweet and sticky) - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pro tip: outdoor dining requires an online order anyway, so order an hour or so before you plan on eating. They will text you when the pickup is ready. Friends have raved about this place, and while there are a couple of dishes that I wish I could have tried (lamb bahn mi), I think I got enough of their standards that leave me confused to the ravings. Sausage: this was a unique combination of flavors, and one flavor note seems to be cheese (pimento). It's not the classic fat-bursting sausage, so just be prepared for that. Brisket: very tender and worth getting, but probably needs the accompanied sauces, which is very tasty (BBQ sauce and what seems like a mango habanero sauce) Korean Ribs: tender and flavorful, worth getting but not a must-have Mac & Cheese with queso: personally, I didn't think the queso added much to the mac & cheese, and this falls in line with the mediocre mac & cheese in NY Coleslaw: this was perhaps the most disappointing, barely any flavor involved in this side read more

Amazing food. Everything else has gone to hell. This was once a favorite but there are rarely lines anymore because, like me, the experience just sucks. Prices are stupid high. $20 for a piece of brisket! $17 for a glass of wine which they only fill about 1/4 of a glass until I complained and bartender begrudgingly gave me a little more. Service is terrible. We went the other day and it was empty, they still forgot to bring us our order. read more

Hometown is one of my favorite BBQ spots in NYC. The menu is a little different from other BBQ spots, as they also try to bring in flavors that highlight the diversity of NYC. That means you get stuff like brisket and pulled pork tacos, Jamaican jerk and Korean ribs, Vietnamese hot wings, chicken in Oaxacan marinade, and lamb belly banh mi. Not necessarily traditional BBQ, but it works. Everything we've had there has been good, with my favorite meats being the wood-fired chicken in Oaxacan marinade with pickled red onions and salsa verde, the turkey, and the pulled pork. The latter two come by the 1/2 pound, and the chicken comes in quarter or half sizes, of which we usually get the half and have leftovers. All are excellent in flavor and texture, and are never dry. My favorite sides are the backyard potato salad (more like cold seasoned whipped mashed potatoes, which doesn't sound that great written out, but it's delicious and I love it), the collard greens with smoked pork shoulder, and the Hometown slaw (vinegar-based and a nice way to lighten up the meal). Never really had a bad side there, but those are our go-tos. We haven't actually had the stomach space to order the ribs or tacos or sandwiches yet (mostly because we love ordering our favorites), but hopefully someday. While the food is excellent, the wait at Hometown is usually pretty long, my least favorite part of going. If you are lucky and get there at the right time, it could be around 30-40 minutes, so not terrible. If you end up there at a more peak time (like we did on our last visit, waiting ~75 minutes, and it wasn't even a particularly good weather day), it's not much fun, especially being tortured by the sights and smells of delicious BBQ for that long. The food makes the waiting worth it though once you finally get it. read more

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We had another great meal here. We came with a group of four and ordered way too much: a pound of brisket, a beef rib, 1/2 pound of pulled pork, two slices of pastrami bacon, cauliflower, mac & cheese, pinto beans, collard greens, and corn bread. I'm sure I will doubt myself on this next time around, but we all agreed we don't need brisket next time -- the beef rib is by far my favorite item here, and it's absolutely enormous, and my wife loves the pulled pork, so the brisket almost felt superfluous. The beef rib is really incredible -- among the best BBQ items I've had anywhere. On the sides -- mac & cheese is a must, and the the cauliflower is maybe the very best one. The beans and corn bread are great too. I really liked the bacon as well. read more

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Oh boy! After hearing some fantastic things about this place from a fellow Yelp Elite member a couple months ago, my girlfriend and I decided to finally stop by this past weekend. We were not disappointed! First off, I've never had BBQ down south (heard it's supposed to beat anything up here) so I don't have that to compare it to. However, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will be back. We went Saturday when they opened and there was already a line that was wrapping around to the door. Took us about 25 minutes to get to order. Staff was so nice and energetic! I got the pulled pork sandwich, girlfriend got the lamb belly, and we got the potato salad as well as mac and cheese. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious. It definitely had a little kick to it as well. The lamb belly was soooo good, very tender and flavorful. Mac and cheese was delicious, but the potato salad was just okay. I like potato salad with chunks of potato in it, this was more of a mashed potato salad, also was a bit sour too, not sure what they put in it. Total came out to about $50 so definitely a bit pricey but would come back again for sure. read more

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Oh my god, this place is incredible! I saw it on Burgers, Brew and Que on Food Channel and I've wanted to come ever since. Well, I came to New York and I wasn't going to miss it. So a couple of trains and two Lyfts later (one guy couldn't find us, so he left) and we were greeted by glorious smells, service and tastes that I've legitimately never had before. This place was a home run in every way. They handle their business with Covid and are still friendly and efficient. This place is not to be missed. It's pretty incredible. read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Lamb Belly Banh Mi Sandwich and Korean Sticky Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Honestly some of the bbq on the map !!! This place is the absolute truth the entire restaurant is like a wood smoker it doesn't get much better read more

Used to be my favorite BBQ in nyc. And now, it's really not good anymore. We've gone several within the year and its just not the same anymore. I wish it were,but it's not. Always inconsistent, and we were even served cold brisket, and the wings, which are usually crispy, were rubbery. I don't know what going on, but something needs to change. Needless to say, we won't be going back anytime soon. read more

es they have the Trinity of smoked meats, but it's the outside the box food concepts that ends up being the real treat. Who would have guessed the best taco I'd ever eaten was at a BBQ joint in Brooklyn! It's pretty clear that the owner, Billy, takes a lot of pride in his restaurants because we saw him go out of his way to make guests comfortable AND the place was close to spotless. I'm sure seating was tough for a little while, but the outdoor spaces they created were perfect. Back to the food, it's a ton of amazing flavor mixed with backstory. You eat a kimchi taco because that food meant something to Billy growing up. All his plates have a story like that and it's 100% worth it to ask him about them if you catch him. Great stories with even greater tastes. Don't go in expecting only smoked meats and don't pass up the charge to try something you hadn't planned to, because it's ALL GREAT! When your done eating, go down to RedHook Tavern for a drink and incredible dessert. If you're lucky, Rebecca and Daniel will be working when you go in. They are awesome. Needles to say, Billy's restaurants are more than worth the price of admission. Our evening eating at both places and meeting the awesome team at both locations was one of our favorite dining experiences we've ever had. Just take a couple minutes to look around and notice how well done every little thing is. Billy and his team have countless history lessons for you about the restaurants, the incredible renovation of Red Hook Tavern, and the history of their foods (this was really cool). I'm really glad we got to go spend time in Billy Durney's Brooklyn Restaurants. I can't recommend enough that you do the same! read more

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I don't think there is better bbq in Brooklyn Only issue there is a big lines on weekends read more

If the smell of food makes your mouth water the minute you step into a place, you know it's a winner. The place was pretty packed Sunday around 3pm, with the line reaching past the doors. It did move pretty quick though (about 30-45 min wait) and we had some beer while we waited. We got the beef rib, brisket, homemade sausage, medium Mac & Cheese and some cornbread. Clearly, we came to eat! The sausage and the beef rib were out of this world good. So packed with flavor, and the beef rib slid right off the bone. I also loved the cornbread, perfect balance between soft and firm. Mac and cheese was very good and very cheesy but would have liked a little kick - maybe some sharp cheddar or cayenne pepper could have done the trick. I was surprised at how disappointing the brisket was - the top layer was nicely cooked but the rest was very bland and chewy. Either way, very solid BBQ place. I also really loved their sauces, the hot sauce and the sticky sauc You order everything yourself at the counter/bar and the prices are fair. Great place, definitely worth the trip out to Red Hook! read more

Hometown Bar-B-Que - Brisket (left), Beef Rib (top right), Sausage (bottom right), Medium Texas Style Queso Mac & Cheese and two pieces of Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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BBQ in Brooklyn, what a treat! Very authentic tasting smoky taste without being overdone. Sides were appropriate and delicious. I would order the brisket, sausage, mac n cheese & corn bread on next visit they were awesome! Korean sticky ribs & pulled Pork good. The potato salad was tasty & unique. The brisket was soooo tender. I wish I could smoke brisket like this. The sausage surprisingly tasty, smoky. This restaurant is a gem. We could smell the wood smoke a block away. Grab an Uber & go to Red Hook. Yeah, we waited 45 minutes in line, but we had a few beverages from the bar and chatted with fellow patrons. People go here to enjoy the great food and atmosphere, not to be in a hurry. read more

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We got the spare ribs and the pastrami sandwich. Prices are definitely on the high side, and they only do online ordering so be prepared to order in advance. Also, quite frankly they are in the middle of nowhere. But the food...it's good. The pastrami sandwich is arguably better than Katz's because the bread is heavily buttered and toasted and the pastrami is fattier. The spare ribs were just good quality ribs, nothing special -if you're used to Texas BBQ you will be heavily disappointed. Still the best ribs I have had in the city. Mild annoyance with the service -they had some picnic tables marked as reserved, but nobody was sitting there, so lots of people including us sat down as the tables were in the shade. After we were halfway through eating someone came by and made everyone clear out. Also, there's no bathroom, just a port a potty. read more

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Never did I think that any bbq joint could dethrone my actual hometown favorite - (https://www.yelp.com/biz/dinosaur-bar-b-que-brooklyn?hrid=-pI96ZticujNbJCIaEPtqA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)) but Hometown in Redhook may have done it... What's so great about Hometown? Pretty much EVERYTHING! * The vibe is cool. Raw and natural elements for the walls, flooring, tables, seating. It's super rustic. I love the distressed american flag painted on the wall too. And then there are the twinkle lights draped on the ceiling. Who doesn't love sitting for dinner under a canopy of twinkle lights? The food is top notch. Their pulled pork - super tender and flavorful. The wood fired chicken with its marinade and salsa verde has a delicious kick to it. Add a drizzle of Hometown's Hot & Sweet bbq sauce - idk how but it works sooooo well with the verde! And then there's the sides - mac + cheese with that bonus queso pour over top - ohmygosh. So creamy. So cheesy. A little spicy. Just ... epic. Order a large! I'm also a big fan of their beans - tender in the thickest and tastiest sauce. Hubs orders the collard greens and I'm told they're also really really good. Fair warning - depending on what time you arrive - the line can be out the door. And it moves slowly. But the food will be worth it! Price-wise it's a little bit more than some other bbq joints (where you may get a sandwich AND side for $12 - Hometown only gives you the sandwich) - but again - the food is really really good. I'm also a little bit obsessed with their 'sticky' bbq sauce. It's thick and rich and a little bit sweet and I have no shame filling up a few extra 'to-go condiment cups' with the sauce for my leftovers. Both their bbq sauces are delish but the 'sticky' version is my fav. So so good. Hometown is a must-try in the city if you're in need of some fantastic BBQ. Get. Over. To. Redhook. * ok - so there's one thing that isn't so great and that's the fact that sometimes Hometown runs out of food. Last time we stopped for dinner they were out of pulled pork - which broke my heart a little bit. read more

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