Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Bark Barbecue
Smoked brisket and ribs served with skyline views atop Time Out Market.
Notable Picks
8.5
Bark Barbecue runs a rooftop stall inside Time Out Market where Texas-style smoked meats meet Dominican touches, including maduros alongside the usual sides. Ribs, brisket, and sausage come with a pronounced smoke ring and peppery bark, served cafeteria-style with panoramic views of the East River and both bridges.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fatty brisket by the pound, Smoked pork ribs, Longaniza sausage links
What makes it special: Smoked brisket and ribs served with skyline views atop Time Out Market.
Worthy Picks
#2
Brooklyn BBQ
7.7
Brooklyn BBQ is a wood-fired barbecue spot tucked off Cadman Plaza, sharing a block with Park Plaza Diner and opening onto Pineapple Walk. Counter-service trays of ribs, brisket, and sausage land at picnic tables inside or on the covered patio, making it a casual way to get proper smoked meat in Brooklyn Heights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Three-meat combo plate, Brisket panini, Sticky or Hennessy wings
What makes it special: Casual Brooklyn Heights smokehouse with full platters and a beer-friendly setup.
#3
Dallas BBQ
7.6
The Downtown Brooklyn outpost of Dallas BBQ is a loud, high-energy room where giant platters of chicken and ribs share space with frozen drinks and sticky wings. It’s less about artisan smoke and more about volume, affordability, and reliably satisfying rib combos before or after a movie, game, or shopping run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Baby Back Ribs Combo, Single Beef Rib, Sticky Wings
What makes it special: Huge rib platters, frozen drinks, and late-night energy at chain-level prices.