Last Updated: 17 days ago
Phone: (310) 509-6269
Address: 454 VAN BRUNT STREET 11231
NYC's premier BBQ spot. Smoked brisket, turkey club & inventive fusion dishes w/ live music in a huge Red Hook warehouse. Worth the trip!
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.
This Brooklyn-based BBQ joint is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic, wood-smoked meats, even drawing comparisons to top Texas establishments. The large, industrial-chic space is perfect for groups, especially on a sunny day with live music. While the brisket and turkey club are standout dishes, the menu offers a range of classic and inventive BBQ options, with sides like mac and cheese and collard greens also highly recommended.
Hometown BBQ is celebrated for its authentic, wood-smoked American BBQ, with brisket and turkey club sandwiches frequently highlighted as must-try items. While the quality of meats like brisket and ribs generally receives high marks, some fusion dishes and pulled pork have received mixed reviews. Sides like mac and cheese and collard greens are also popular. The restaurant's price point is noted as being on the higher side.
"Highly recommended dishes include the brisket, turkey club sandwich (HBTC), beef ribs, and the potato salad. The pastrami bacon and lamb belly are also noted as standouts."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its high-quality, authentic BBQ, with many considering it the best in NYC. However, some note that it can be expensive and a bit of a trek to get to.
Important Note
The Red Hook location can be difficult to get to and may involve significant wait times, especially on weekends. Some find the prices to be high.
"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."
Neutral"This user recommends Steve's Authentic in Red Hook for Key Lime Pie, suggesting it as a good dessert option after eating at nearby Red Hook Tavern or Hometown BBQ."
Positive"This BBQ restaurant is listed as a place that might offer a birthday freebie, such as a free meal for the birthday person. It was part of a general list of potential birthday perk locations."
Neutral"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."
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