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.
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35 BBQ & Smoke in Brooklyn
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KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
$30-70KPOT 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!
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
$30-40At 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.
The Picnic Peninsula Barbeque Area
$$Osaka Fusion BBQ & Sushi Cang Wang Ju desu - Brooklyn
$10-50Welcome to Osaka Fusion Sushi & BBQ, your neighborhood destination for an unforgettable culinary experience. Located on 20th Ave in Bensonhurst, we take pride in offering high-quality sushi, delectable seafood, authentic Japanese cuisine, and mouthwatering yakitori (Japanese BBQ skewers). Our diverse menu is thoughtfully crafted to provide you with a fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds, all at a reasonable price. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast, a seafood lover, or craving the savory delights of Japanese BBQ, our restaurant promises a memorable dining adventure. Join us at Osaka Fusion Sushi & BBQ and savor the essence of Japan right in your own neighborhood.
Bark Barbecue
$$Chuzos Reina Del Cisne Ecuadorian bbq
$$Hometown Bar-B-Que
$20-60Rustic counter-service choice featuring slow smoked meats, craft beer & live music on weekends
Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse
$20-50Kosher barbecue joint serving platters, sandwiches, sides & desserts in relaxed surrounds.
David's Brisket House
$10-30Simple nook preparing hearty deli sandwiches such as pastrami, brisket & corned beef.
Hot Stix Hot Pot & BBQ
$40-50BBQ, Hotpot, Fish
Dz Foods
$$Authentic North African Cuisine
Lalaon Williamsburg
$40-90The First Waterfront Korean Barbecue Restaurant in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
Dokebi Bar and Grill
$20-80Busy Korean-style BBQ eatery with tableside grills & veggie options in a cozy ambiance.
Gyuya Japanese BBQ
$50-60San Hao Zi Bo Shao Kao(Bei Fang Kou Wei)
$20-30Bu 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!
Insa
$20-70Korean BBQ, noodles & other staples served in a casual, warm environment with private karaoke rooms.
Canarsie Pier BBQ Area
$$Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
$20-60BBQ specialist serving ribs and brisket with shared tables and cafeteria-style ordering.
ATTI
$50-100Fine Korean Barbeque
Golden BBQ
$$Bark Barbecue
$20-70Dominican 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.
Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ (Brooklyn)
$10-20Robert's pizza & bbq chicken
$10-20Established since 1999, serving Brooklyn the best roasted chicken with rice and beans
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
$20-30Hip counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of BBQ classics, plus pomme frites & beer.
Special BBQ
$30-50Dallas BBQ - Downtown Brooklyn
$20-30Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.
Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
$$Trendy, stylish spot serving Texas-style BBQ by the pound, plus sandwiches & Southern sides.
Brooklyn Barbecue House
$30-50Royal Rib NYC
$$Longtime local destination for BBQ ribs, sandwiches, fried chicken & fish, plus soulful sides.
Hometown - Industry City
$30-40We 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.
Dallas BBQ
$20-30Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.
Xiong Di Shao Kao
$10-40Quan Tan Kao
Roast 28
$1-10Braddahs Hawaiian BBQ & Poke
$20-30Hawaiian BBQ and Poke
Funny BBQ Bar
$30-50Neighborhood 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.