RestaurantMid-range · $$Brooklyn

Fette Sau

Brooklyn's Legendary Barbecue Beast

Brooklyn's Legendary Barbecue Beast

This Williamsburg smokehouse turned an old auto shop into barbecue nirvana, serving massive hunks of brisket, ribs, and pulled pork by the pound on butcher paper. No sauce, no sides, no nonsense — just perfectly smoked meat that draws lines of locals and barbecue pilgrims who know this is the real deal. The industrial setting with communal tables and BYOB policy makes it feel like you've discovered some underground meat speakeasy.

Tip

Come hungry and order by the pound — the brisket is legendary, but don't sleep on the beef ribs which are absolutely massive.

Best time to visit

Weekend lunch

354 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

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