Last Updated: 22 days ago
Phone: (310) 509-6269
Address: 454 VAN BRUNT STREET 11231
Authentic wood-smoked BBQ w/ exceptional brisket, rustic vibe & live music. A Brooklyn must-visit!
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 serious barbecue enthusiasts. Known for its authentic, wood-smoked meats, it offers a rustic, industrial-chic atmosphere perfect for a lively outing. While a bit of a trek, the exceptional brisket and creative sides make it a worthwhile destination for a memorable meal.
The star of the show is the authentic, wood-smoked American BBQ, particularly the brisket which is frequently lauded for its tenderness, juiciness, and peppery flavor. Other popular items include beef ribs and pastrami bacon. Some fusion dishes, like the Korean sticky ribs and lamb banh mi, receive mixed reviews, with a few finding pulled pork and wings to be underwhelming. Sides like potato salad, mac and cheese, and cornbread are also well-regarded.
"The brisket is consistently praised as a standout, with other highly recommended items including beef ribs, pastrami bacon, and turkey club sandwich. The potato salad is also noted for its unique flavor."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic, high-quality BBQ, with many considering it the best in NYC. Some find it pricey and a bit out of the way, but the food quality generally justifies the experience.
Important Note
The Red Hook location can be challenging to get to, and wait times can be significant, especially on weekends. Some find the prices to be on the higher side.
"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."
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."
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