Best Bbq Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
Bark Barbecue
Smoked brisket and ribs served with skyline views atop Time Out Market.
Notable Picks
8.8
Bark Barbecue runs a stall on the rooftop level of Time Out Market, serving peppery, Texas-style brisket with subtle Dominican touches alongside ribs and sausage. Diners come here for smoked meats that justify the trip to DUMBO and a casual setup where you can pair a tray of barbecue with bridge and skyline views.
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.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
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Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ operates out of a Downtown Brooklyn counter setup, focusing on island-style plates with grilled chicken, steak and coconut shrimp over rice and mac salad. It’s a go-to for hearty takeout or delivery when you want sweet-savory barbecue flavors instead of traditional smokehouse fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hawaiian BBQ chicken plate, Large mixed bowl, Island coconut shrimp
What Makes it Special: Downtown counter spot serving generous, affordable Hawaiian-style barbecue plates.
Worthy Picks
#3
Brooklyn BBQ
7.6
Brooklyn BBQ sits off Cadman Plaza serving platters of smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and wings with classic sides. Locals treat it as a straightforward neighborhood spot for big-format barbecue plates and pitchers rather than a destination smokehouse.
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.