Last Updated: 19 days ago
Phone: (310) 509-6269
Address: 454 VAN BRUNT STREET 11231
Authentic Texas-style BBQ w/ standout brisket & a lively Red Hook scene. Worth the trek for true BBQ lovers.
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 is hailed as NYC's premier BBQ destination, offering a vibrant atmosphere perfect for sunny days with live music and outdoor seating. While the brisket is a standout with its rich, peppery, and smoky flavor, and the turkey club sandwich is a must-try, some fusion dishes and pulled pork can be inconsistent. Despite the journey to Red Hook, the authentic BBQ experience and flavorful sides like mac and cheese make it a worthwhile visit.
This spot is celebrated for its authentic American BBQ, with the brisket frequently cited as a must-try for its tenderness and smoky flavor. While many dishes are highly regarded, some users have found certain items like pulled pork or fusion dishes to be less impressive. The potato salad and mac and cheese are also popular sides.
"The brisket is consistently highlighted as a must-try, praised for its tenderness, peppery rub, and smoky flavor. The turkey club sandwich (HBTC) and beef ribs are also frequently recommended. For sides, the potato salad and mac and cheese receive positive mentions."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic BBQ, particularly the brisket, and the lively atmosphere. Some find it pricey and a trek to get to, with occasional mixed opinions on fusion dishes.
Important Note
The Red Hook location can be difficult to get to and may involve long wait times, especially on weekends. Some users find the restaurant to be on the pricier side, and there are mixed opinions on the quality of certain dishes compared to authentic Texas BBQ standards.
"This user recommended Fette Sau and Hometown BBQ for BBQ, placing Hometown after Fette Sau. They also clarified that the original picture depicted soul food, not BBQ."
Neutral"This user confirmed that Hometown BBQ would likely be even more expensive than Pig Beach."
Neutral"This user questioned the price of a plate at Pig Beach, suggesting it might still be expensive."
Neutral"This user expressed surprise that Hometown BBQ was highly recommended when Royal Rib House was also mentioned."
Neutral"Responding to cost concerns, this user suggested Pig Beach in Astoria as a more affordable BBQ option compared to Hometown BBQ."
Neutral"This commenter noted that while Hometown BBQ has good food, a plate like the one pictured would be very expensive there."
Neutral"This user recommended Hometown BBQ in Red Hook for its good BBQ food."
Positive"Hometown BBQ, located near Ocky Deli, is recommended, though the commenter notes there isn't much else to do in that area."
Positive"Hometown in Red Hook is considered the best BBQ by this commenter, particularly praising the beef rib, although it is noted as expensive."
Positive"This user highly praised the boozy watermelon slushy at Hometown BBQ in Red Hook, describing it as delicious and made with ample fresh watermelon. They were impressed by the care taken in its preparation and noted it pairs well with the BBQ."
Positive"The commenter emphatically recommends Hometown BBQ."
Positive"The commenter recommends Hometown BBQ."
Positive"Countering a previous comment, this user states Hometown Barbecue is the best BBQ in NYC and that Red Hook and Industry City are not tourist-heavy areas."
Positive"This commenter believes Hometown Barbecue is mediocre and popular mainly with tourists, comparing it unfavorably to other options."
Negative"The flavors of the Red Hook location of Hometown Barbecue are significantly better than the Industry City location."
Positive"This user recommends Pig Beach NYC as a superior alternative to Hometown Barbecue, citing better food, brisket, and ribs, with no waits and a more relaxed atmosphere."
Negative"A Saturday visit to Hometown Barbecue around 6 PM involved a 90-minute wait to be seated with food. The brisket was disliked, but the beef ribs and sausages were praised."
Neutral"The Industry City location of Hometown Barbecue is considered comparable in quality, though the commenter has limited experience there."
Neutral"The wait at Hometown Barbecue can be 45 minutes to an hour, but counter service means food is served promptly. The wait is considered worthwhile, and the Industry City location, while having no line, is considered slightly inferior."
Neutral"For a shorter wait, the commenter suggests visiting Hometown Barbecue on a Friday night around 5:45 PM, noting there is typically no line and live music starts at 6 PM."
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