🥩Steak • BBQ • Smoke

Brooklyn BBQ & Smoke

The city's red-meat and smoke specialists: prime steakhouses, pit BBQ, Korean and Japanese grill, churrascarias and smokehouses — ranked by the same review-weighted score as the rest of NYC Dine.

All BoroughsManhattan 191Brooklyn 65Queens 132The Bronx 15Staten Island 15
🥩 Steakhouses 192🔥 BBQ & Smoke 230🥢 Korean & Japanese BBQ 83🍖 Churrascarias 7🪵 Smokehouses 9🍜 Mongolian BBQ 0

🏆 Top of the Board

#194.1 score
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean barbecue restaurant · Brooklyn · ⭐ 4.7 (1,895)
#293.9 score
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean barbecue restaurant · Brooklyn · ⭐ 4.6 (2,185)
#392.7 score
The Picnic Peninsula Barbeque Area
Park · Brooklyn · ⭐ 4.8 (60)

35 BBQ & Smoke in Brooklyn

Ranked by the same review-weighted score across NYC Dine: star rating balanced against review volume, plus NLP review sentiment. Filter by borough and cut above.

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
🏆#1 Verified
99% Match

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

$30-70

KPOT is leading a cultural dining revolution! KPOT is a unique, hands-on, all-you-can-eat experiencethat merges traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BBQ flavors. Its hot pot and Korean BBQ aremodernized with a full bar and nightlife atmosphere. *Last seating is one hour before close!

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreGluten-FreeHalalVegetarianVegan
★4.7(1k+ reviews)
1217 Surf Ave
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
🥈#2 Verified
50% Match

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

$30-40

At KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, we blend the rich culinary traditions of Korean BBQ and Hot Pot into an unforgettable experiential dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, catching up with friends, or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant offers something for everyone--delicious food, a fun atmosphere, and a hands-on, all-you-can-eat dining adventure unlike any other. Last seating is an hour before closing.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.6(2k+ reviews)
430 Albee Square W
The Picnic Peninsula Barbeque Area
🥈#3 Verified
40% Match

The Picnic Peninsula Barbeque Area

$$

Park🔥 Carnivore
★4.8(50+ reviews)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway
Osaka Fusion BBQ & Sushi Cang Wang Ju desu - Brooklyn
🏅#4 Verified
65% Match

Osaka Fusion BBQ & Sushi Cang Wang Ju desu - Brooklyn

$10-50

Welcome to Osaka Fusion Sushi & BBQ, your neighborhood destination for an unforgettable culinary experience. Located on 20th Ave in Bensonhurst, we take pride in offering high-quality sushi, delectable seafood, authentic Japanese cuisine, and mouthwatering yakitori (Japanese BBQ skewers). Our diverse menu is thoughtfully crafted to provide you with a fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds, all at a reasonable price. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast, a seafood lover, or craving the savory delights of Japanese BBQ, our restaurant promises a memorable dining adventure. Join us at Osaka Fusion Sushi & BBQ and savor the essence of Japan right in your own neighborhood.

Japanese restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.7(1k+ reviews)
1948 86th St
Bark Barbecue
🏅#5 Verified
55% Match

Bark Barbecue

$$

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.6(100+ reviews)
25 Thames St
Chuzos Reina Del Cisne Ecuadorian bbq
🏅#6 Verified
30% Match

Chuzos Reina Del Cisne Ecuadorian bbq

$$

Restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.9(10+ reviews)
288 1/2 Harman St
Hometown Bar-B-Que
🏅#7 Verified
50% Match

Hometown Bar-B-Que

$20-60

Rustic counter-service choice featuring slow smoked meats, craft beer & live music on weekends

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.5(4k+ reviews)
454 Van Brunt St
Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse
🏅#8 Verified
50% Match

Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse

$20-50

Kosher barbecue joint serving platters, sandwiches, sides & desserts in relaxed surrounds.

Kosher restaurant🪵 CarnivoreKosher
★4.5(2k+ reviews)
397 Troy Ave
David's Brisket House
🏅#9 Verified
40% Match

David's Brisket House

$10-30

Simple nook preparing hearty deli sandwiches such as pastrami, brisket & corned beef.

Restaurant🔥 CarnivoreHalalKosher
★4.5(1k+ reviews)
533 Nostrand Ave
Hot Stix Hot Pot & BBQ
🏅#10 Verified
52% Match

Hot Stix Hot Pot & BBQ

$40-50

BBQ, Hotpot, Fish

Barbecue restaurant🔥 CarnivoreHalalVegetarian
★4.8(500+ reviews)
815 54th St
Dz Foods

Dz Foods

$$

Authentic North African Cuisine

Barbecue restaurant🔥 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.6(10+ reviews)
484 77th St
Lalaon Williamsburg
40% Match

Lalaon Williamsburg

$40-90

The First Waterfront Korean Barbecue Restaurant in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.6(50+ reviews)
22 N 6th St
Dokebi Bar and Grill
50% Match

Dokebi Bar and Grill

$20-80

Busy Korean-style BBQ eatery with tableside grills & veggie options in a cozy ambiance.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.4(500+ reviews)
199 Grand St
Gyuya Japanese BBQ
50% Match

Gyuya Japanese BBQ

$50-60

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.5(10+ reviews)
934 3rd Ave
San Hao Zi Bo Shao Kao(Bei Fang Kou Wei)
40% Match

San Hao Zi Bo Shao Kao(Bei Fang Kou Wei)

$20-30

Bu Lu Ke Lin Du Jia,San Hao Zi Bo Shao Kao Wai Mai Dian,Shi Cai Xin Xian Xian Chuan Xian Mai Wu You Za,Zhi Zuo Wai Mai!

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.6(10+ reviews)
4904 7th Ave
Insa
75% Match

Insa

$20-70

Korean BBQ, noodles & other staples served in a casual, warm environment with private karaoke rooms.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.3(1k+ reviews)
328 Douglass St
Canarsie Pier BBQ Area

Canarsie Pier BBQ Area

$$

Picnic ground🔥 Carnivore
★4.4(10+ reviews)
Brooklyn
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
52% Match

Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall

$20-60

BBQ specialist serving ribs and brisket with shared tables and cafeteria-style ordering.

Barbecue restaurant🪵 Carnivore
★4.4(1k+ reviews)
44 Berry St
ATTI
50% Match

ATTI

$50-100

Fine Korean Barbeque

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.3(100+ reviews)
294 Livingston St
Golden BBQ

Golden BBQ

$$

Barbecue area🔥 Carnivore
★4.3(10+ reviews)
61st St
Bark Barbecue
50% Match

Bark Barbecue

$20-70

Dominican Texas style BBQ. All of our meats from brisket to chicharron are smoked on offset smokers with white oak. Try some of our signature sides such maduros, arroz congri or our creamy, cheesy mac n cheese.

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.2(1k+ reviews)
55 Water St #5FL
Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ (Brooklyn)
50% Match

Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ (Brooklyn)

$10-20

Hawaiian restaurant🔥 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.1(10+ reviews)
383 Bridge St
Robert's pizza & bbq chicken
50% Match

Robert's pizza & bbq chicken

$10-20

Established since 1999, serving Brooklyn the best roasted chicken with rice and beans

Peruvian restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4(100+ reviews)
1533 70th St
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
50% Match

Mighty Quinn's Barbeque

$20-30

Hip counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of BBQ classics, plus pomme frites & beer.

Restaurant🔥 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.4(100+ reviews)
433 3rd Ave
Special BBQ
50% Match

Special BBQ

$30-50

Asian restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4(10+ reviews)
5606 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Dallas BBQ - Downtown Brooklyn
52% Match

Dallas BBQ - Downtown Brooklyn

$20-30

Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.

Restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.1(5k+ reviews)
180 Livingston St
Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
50% Match

Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue

$$

Trendy, stylish spot serving Texas-style BBQ by the pound, plus sandwiches & Southern sides.

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.1(1k+ reviews)
267 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn Barbecue House
30% Match

Brooklyn Barbecue House

$30-50

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★3.8(10+ reviews)
8515 18th Ave
Royal Rib NYC

Royal Rib NYC

$$

Longtime local destination for BBQ ribs, sandwiches, fried chicken & fish, plus soulful sides.

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★4.2(500+ reviews)
256 Malcolm X Blvd
Hometown - Industry City
82% Match

Hometown - Industry City

$30-40

We specialize in authentic, pit-smoked meats prepared in the classic Southern technique of smoking on oak wood. We also incorporate a variety of flavor profiles that represent our local communities. Hometown also serves up a selection of traditional sides and dessert. In classic barbecue style, we offer walk-up service to our counter on a first-come, first-served basis--until we sell out of that day's specially cooked offerings.

Barbecue restaurant🔥 CarnivoreGluten-FreeVegetarian
★4(100+ reviews)
87 35th St
Dallas BBQ
39% Match

Dallas BBQ

$20-30

Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.

Barbecue restaurant🔥 CarnivoreVegetarian
★3.8(100+ reviews)
911 Erskine St
Xiong Di Shao Kao
50% Match

Xiong Di Shao Kao

$10-40

Quan Tan Kao

Barbecue restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★3.2(10+ reviews)
6102 8th Ave
Roast 28
32% Match

Roast 28

$1-10

Barbecue restaurant🔥 CarnivoreVegetarian
★3.6(100+ reviews)
5124 8th Ave
Braddahs Hawaiian BBQ & Poke
50% Match

Braddahs Hawaiian BBQ & Poke

$20-30

Hawaiian BBQ and Poke

Hawaiian restaurant🔥 Carnivore
★3.2(10+ reviews)
356 Devoe St
Funny BBQ Bar
58% Match

Funny BBQ Bar

$30-50

Barbecue restaurant🔥 CarnivoreVegetarian
★3.2(100+ reviews)
818 54th St

Neighborhood leaderboards

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Carnivore NYC different from the Keto & Carnivore guide?

Carnivore NYC is meat-first: it only lists genuine steakhouses, BBQ pits, Korean and Japanese grills, churrascarias and smokehouses. The Keto & Carnivore guide is broader — it also includes low-carb-friendly restaurants that are not primarily meat destinations.

How are Carnivore NYC restaurants ranked?

Every venue uses the same score as the rest of NYC Dine: a Bayesian-weighted rating that blends each restaurant's star rating with its review volume, plus NLP review sentiment. Newer spots need more reviews before they outrank proven veterans.

Which NYC borough has the most BBQ and steakhouses?

Manhattan and Brooklyn carry the densest concentration of prime steakhouses, while Queens has the deepest bench of Korean BBQ, churrascarias and neighborhood smokehouses. Use the borough filters above to narrow the board.

Do you include Korean BBQ and Japanese yakiniku?

Yes. Korean BBQ, Japanese yakiniku and Mongolian grill all qualify — they are table-grilled, meat-forward dining. Browse /carnivore/korean-bbq for the full tableside grilling board.

Are kosher and halal steakhouses included?

Yes, provided the venue is itself a meat specialist. Kosher and halal steakhouses, grills and smokehouses appear in Carnivore NYC alongside their mainstream counterparts; the underlying listing keeps its kosher/halal certification details.