Hometown Bar-b-que

Went for a BBQ Thanksgiving with some friends and had an amazing meal and a fabulous time. The bloody mary is dangerously delicious, especially the candied bacon garnish. brisket is always a win, but this Thanksgiving, my friends and I all agreed that the beef rib was the best meat in the house. Mac n cheese, mashed, stuffing and pickles were delicious but forgotten as all the attention was on the meat. We also had some fabulous turkey breast with gravy, jalapeno cheddar sausage and pulled pork, but the beef is all anyone remembered after the food coma.

I've been wanting to try Hometown Bar-B-Que for some time now, but always seem to miss an opportunity when I'm in Brooklyn since it's made a few national lists for best BBQ in the country. Finally pulled the trigger and stopped in. First the negatives: The layout is a bit confusing. We walked into an open dining area. There was nobody on staff there to greet us or tell us where to go. We eventually wandered to the back dining area and bar and were told to order at a counter after finding someone to ask. Very strange layout. Ordering is a bit unconventional. Take for example baby back ribs. Most places sell them as a half a rack or a full rack. Here, they are sold by bones. So four bones may be equal to half a rack. It sounds elementary but it's a bit complicated when you've never been there and they are trying to move you through the ordering line. I also ordered the Vietnamese wings. They came as 3 wings for $15.00. Again, not the typical way wings are denominated. I upped my order to 3 wings. Once delivered and nearly $72.00 later (extremely expensive in my estimation) with a small side of potato salad that cost $6.00, the portions were actually larger than I expected. And now for the positive: On both dishes, sesame seeds and scallions were the main garnish and were distributed liberally. The meat on my Korean BBQ ribs had a smoky char and a crunchy bite before sinking into the meat. It was very delicious. There are only two BBQ sauces available, and they were good, but not remarkable. The wings were larger and also flavorful with portions of the wing fried unevenly given it a satisfying crispiness in some bites, although less so in others. The atmosphere is young, energetic, and loud in the evening. But the interior looks every bit like a smokehouse from the Southland, the craft beer choices were excellent, and because of all these things minus the instruction we could have benefitted from as new customers, I would definitely return. Is it the best BBQ in the nation? For what I had it's hard to compare because most BBQ joints run more traditional in style and substance, and the selections I had were not things you would find at a run-of-the-mill daily BBQ joint. It's definitely a unique take on the classic BBQ experience.

Fun spot for a group, although it can get crowded and it is communal seating / find your own seat when you get there. Food is great, I’m definitely a fan of the sides; brisket queso is a must and last time they were sold out bc we got there late. The collard greens and cornbread are also both great. Best is to get a group and try as much as you can.

Joint in Redook Brooklyn that's all the way deep near the water. Dark and industrial is the vibe. Lots of outdoor seating and somewhat small seating inside even with both rooms open. Don't get me wrong, it's a big space but just doesn't flow in my opinion. Not a deal breaker at all. The bbq is VERY good and a wide selection. The beef ribs are only on the weekends and when they are gone that's all. It's the reason I went. 45 bucks for a beef rib. Gotta tell you, it was a pretty good rib and definitely big enough for a meal. Decent bar. The staff were pleasant and working hard. The bathrooms are clean. Street parking is tight in the area so give yourself some extra time to hunt for a spot. Will definitely be back.

Some delicious BBQ Pulled Pork. Came in for a lunch on Wednesday with a friend who has been wanting to try the place. We both ordered a pull pork sandwich, split some brisket queso and chips and coleslaw. The pull pork sandwiches were delicious and huge. The queso was good but went cold fast but the chips were excellent and well we probably shouldn’t have ordered the coleslaw but it was good. Definitely some of the best pulled pork I have had in sometime. We are out on the picnic tables but there was plenty of space inside if we wanted to sit inside. On weekends I here there is usually a line up but it would definitely be worth the wait.

First time here and I have to say I loved it. Very reasonable prices especially for the amazing quality of food. I had the pulled pork, small Mac & cheese and, honey cornbread and the wife had the Korean BBQ ribs, small Mac & cheese, small collard greens, and honey cornbread. There was live music which just added to the amazing atmosphere. I am definitely coming back to try more things off the menu!!!

The food here is amazing! My favorites are Korean sticky ribs and Billy’s housemade Italian sausage. For the ribs, the meat falls right off the bone when you take a bite; then the sweet sticky sauce hit and it’s the most beautiful experience. The sausage is very flavorful and juicy. Both of these options are more impressive than the brisket they have, which is surprising to me. The bacon is also a great option. The sweet cornbread is a perfect addition to any meat options here. The restaurant is large, with outdoor seating and an indoor bar. You place your order at the register and they will bring you your plates. It can get crowded on the weekends, especially during summertime; but if you go on a weekday, there’s usually not a line. Service is friendly. This is a great spot for large group gathering. Definitely worth visiting in Brooklyn

All of the meats were tender, juicy smokey and flavorful. Get some side dishes like cornbread/greens to give variety to your palete. there’s lots of seating. Wait time on the weekend may exceed over 45+ minutes. Once you order, you get your food almost immediately. Parking is relatively easy. there’s decent parking spaces out front or in proximity.