The undisputed king of NYC BBQ. Smoked meats, vibrant atmosphere, live music - a must-visit for any BBQ lover.
Will Hartman reviews Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, calling it the best BBQ spot in the city and a perfect place to spend a sunny day, praising its brisket and turkey club.
Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook is hailed as NYC's premier barbecue destination, perfect for a sunny day with its vibrant atmosphere and live music. The restaurant excels in expertly smoked meats, particularly its legendary brisket, and inventive fusion dishes. While some items like the pulled pork receive criticism, the overall experience, sides, and unique ambiance make it a highly recommended spot for groups and families.
Hometown Bar-B-Que is celebrated for its expertly smoked American barbecue, with the brisket frequently cited as a standout dish, praised for its perfect seasoning and texture. Other recommended items include the turkey club sandwich, beef ribs, and jalapeño sausage. Some find the pulled pork to be bland, and fusion dishes like the lamb banh mi can be inconsistent. Sides like potato salad and mac and cheese are also popular.
"The brisket is frequently lauded as a must-try, with many also recommending the turkey club sandwich (HBTC), beef ribs, and jalapeño sausage. The potato salad is also noted as a delicious side."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Hometown Bar-B-Que, with many considering it the best BBQ in NYC. While some find it pricey or the location inconvenient, the quality of the smoked meats and the lively atmosphere generally outweigh these concerns.
Important Note
The Red Hook location can be inconvenient to get to and parking can be challenging. Some diners find the restaurant to be expensive, and wait times can be significant, especially on weekends. There are also dissenting opinions regarding the authenticity and quality compared to BBQ from other regions of the US.
"The commenter prefers the original Red Hook Hometown BBQ but finds the Industry City location more accessible."
Positive"The commenter inquired about the specific Hometown BBQ location, noting Red Hook is remote."
Neutral"The commenter likes the original Hometown BBQ in Red Hook but has recently frequented their Industry City location."
Positive"Hometown BBQ is mentioned as a place to get good brisket."
Positive"Hometown BBQ in Red Hook is mentioned as a place to get good brisket."
Positive"A user suggests Hometown BBQ as a potential place to try for a first beef experience."
Positive"Hometown BBQ in Red Hook is recommended, accessible via the free IKEA ferry."
Positive"The user recommended ordering a platter from Hometown BBQ."
Positive"The commenter recommended Hometown BBQ as part of a food crawl in Red Hook, suggesting it as a great daytime spot."
Positive"This commenter believes that no NYC barbecue is worth the price, viewing the establishments as imitations of Texas or Kansas City styles."
Negative"Hometown BBQ is considered the best in the city, but might be too much of a scene for an 82-year-old, and the commenter questions if it's true BBQ if Virgil's is considered the benchmark."
Neutral"In defense of Hometown BBQ's pricing, this user explains the high overhead costs of operating a BBQ joint in NYC, including labor, smokers, space, and meat prices, arguing it's one of the few places that rivals top Southern BBQ."
Positive"This commenter believes Hometown BBQ is overrated and unnecessarily expensive, stating there's no real BBQ in NYC."
Negative"The Red Hook location of Hometown BBQ is considered better than the Industry City location."
Positive"The commenter reiterates that Hometown BBQ is overpriced and overrated, and that NYC BBQ spots are merely 'cosplaying' as authentic."
Negative"Hometown BBQ is considered NYC's best barbecue and potentially mind-blowing for a BBQ lover, though pricey. The commenter also notes that Virgil's is not a good benchmark for NYC BBQ."
Positive"Hometown BBQ is recommended and considered worth the journey."
Positive"Hometown BBQ in Red Hook is suggested for BBQ enthusiasts, but be prepared for potential Uber costs and lines, as it's not cheap."
Positive"Hometown BBQ in Brooklyn is recommended as an impressive option if the person has never tried it."
Positive"Hometown BBQ was mentioned as an option for someone new to the US, though the commenter noted that NY doesn't excel at BBQ compared to other US regions."
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