Fette Sau
BBQ Joint$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
This place is famous for their barbecue. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"This is the best BBQ I've had in the northeast."(34 Tips)
"Brisket is outstanding - great spot to hang out with friends."(140 Tips)
"Pork belly, bacon, and those beans are also great."(53 Tips)
"The pulled pork, sausage links, and baked beans are to die for."(28 Tips)
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Ras MaliceSeptember 2, 2013Everything was quite delicious, but RIBS are the shining star of the meats. Bringpatience with you--the seating situation is a free for all. Sides: Broccoli salad is a go+tasty pickles. Will return
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 21, 2011For BBQ and Meat lovers! Awesome Brisket, Pork Ribs and Berkshire Belly. The Baked Beans and Potato Salad are rockin. Get a pitcher of Sly Fox Rauch.
Cole KennedyApril 13, 2015The patio is the perfect place to enjoy some barbecue and craft beer on a warm afternoon. The meat is a bit spicy, but that's a good thing in my book.
Genuinely incredible BBQ in NY. Not to be confused with "good BBQ FOR NY" - it's actually amazing. Pulled pork is a staple and their specials and ribs are always outstanding. Get a beer while in line
Chris WeberJune 3, 2018Great bbq, of course. Great variety of fresh draft beers - very nice and friendly stuff. Always a must when in NYC. Biggest surprise (recommended): the cider
Emiliano ViscarraDecember 28, 2015One of the best places I found for eating BBQ. It's my favorite along with Mighty Quinns. Only downside is that you need to wait in line and then find a seat so it's annoying for big groups.
Brian StraussJanuary 31, 2019Kind of a “best of” bbq style. Delicious. My brisket had a few nice crispy bits in it. Ribs don’t need it at all, but there are at least 3 sauces to choose from on the tables.
samantha hankinsAugust 9, 2014I love you. Amazing juicy BBQ. Great sauces. Usually come with a friend and get at least a half pound of each thing. Without a doubt my favorite place in NYC. Get there early, lines are standard.
MarcSeptember 13, 2019Infatuation: "...pretty much always have brisket & pork ribs. Order both & ask for a lean cut of brisket, which crumbles as you cut into it, as well as plenty of sides, like burnt end baked beans."
Dominik L.September 23, 2014Beautiful location, awesome food (ask for a mixed plate) and friendly staff which would not loose their coolness if they would give their customers a smile from time to time! :)
Kimmie OhhJanuary 3, 2020Meats are priced by the half pound. Get the beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork shoulder, pork belly, pork pastrami loin & pork spicy sausage - get all the meats!
Mara LecocqSeptember 7, 2014Great food, communal tables, easy going and cool vibe. Probably went there 8 times. Always bring tourist friends there or just go there cause of craving
Vito TartagliaOctober 14, 2015Averaging $25/pd, a perfect bbq meat that will bring you in heaven. The pork belly is highly suggested. Also good beers on tap. A must for meat lovers.
Stefan ErschwendnerJuly 23, 2016Amazing BBQ joint and craft beer selection. Pulled pork, brisket and chicken were awesome
Jose TorresJune 28, 2018Order 1/2 pound per person and you can get 1/4 pound of different meats to sample a few items. The beans and the broccoli salad are awesome!! All meats are fantastic!!
Philipp NassJanuary 31, 2018Everything at this spot is to die for! Great bbq. Get the Sauerkraut, too! Only problem is that I always leave with a food coma 😉
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014It’s a former ironworker’s shop, refitted with long picnic tables, giant smokers, and a bourbon bar. And it serves some of the best BBQ north of the Mason-Dixon. Read more
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014Smoky as a brush fire on the prairie. The boutique meat selection is quirky and variable. Sides like potato salad and crunchy pickles are better than even Texas barbecues. Read more
Serious EatsJune 27, 2013An ever-popular neighborhood spot with plenty of good beer to go along with the 'cue. The specials cuts, like pork cheeks and lamb belly, are by far the best.
Nicholas LambertJune 27, 2014Half a pound of brisket, half a pound pulled pork, sausage and BBQ beans + potato salad - enough for 3 of us to share but could've eaten twice as much. Soooo tasty.
Yanin De JesusDecember 11, 2014I love the belly, sausage and beans. The pulled pork and ribs are great. This is what my bf and I get all the time:2 sausagesSmall beansPickles1/3 lb belly1/3 brisket1/4 pulled pork
Mikahla VicinoJuly 1, 2017Brisket w/ a side of baked beans and cornbread 10/10. Grab some beer, from 1/2 pint to gallon, at the bar to wash it all down.
Calvin TeohOctober 8, 2012Come hungry. Meat by the pound American BBQ at it's best. Vegetarians steer clear. Communal seating here so get one of your party to secure a spot while someone else goes up and orders.
DailyCandyNovember 20, 2013As legit a cocktail bar as hip mess hall. Grab a muddled bourbon cocktail while you wait to weigh-to-pay your portions of pork (belly, shoulder, cheeks), Wagyu beef, and broccoli salad.
Spread your group out wisely. One person waits in line for the meat and orders for the table (sharing is caring), one person to the bar for liters of beer. And 1 brave soul looks for a table.
pablcoDecember 1, 2013short rubs are by far the best, pork belly is also good, take the german salad and some beans. Sausages are not so high quality compares with the rest, a meal around 30$ and beer 7$
RJ DuganSeptember 5, 2013Send someone to order drinks from the bar while you wait in line-it gets long. Everything is good (for meat lovers) except for the brisket. Brisket is tough to get right in large quantities-imo. GF!
Tasting TableNovember 7, 2014Get saucy at this festive, industrial-looking BBQ spot, housed in a former garage. Toast to your birth with beer by the gallon and whiskey by the Mason jar. Read more
Tizian BürgerOctober 24, 2017Amazing Food. The meat is awesome and the beer is great. You need nothing more but you will also get a cool atmosphere.
Ale TowerMarch 12, 2017One of the best BBQ spots in NYC, although I once got a lot of really fatty meat. Best to point to the server which cuts you're looking for in the meat you want.
Ed FrazierOctober 1, 2013Ribs, Brisket were on point! Bourbon Mule (Bar) was fantastic! Get there around 7 for little to no wait! Don't forget desert and plan on eating too much food :) All major CC accepted!
JunkyardJoeAugust 12, 2014The pulled pork and pork belly are delicious! The brisket is not as tender and savory as it should be. The beans are ok. Go with a group and share a large tray of food.- Ed FrazierSeptember 30, 2013Yeah it's THAT GOOD! Brisket and ribs are off tha chain! Go to the bar and get a burbon mule! Oh and that key lime pie will get you making funny faces!
- Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014Don’t forget to send a buddy to the bar for growlers of beer and shots of bourbon. Then sit at one of the picnic tables take a deep breath, and dig in. Read more
J ScottJuly 30, 2012Just want to experience the delicious meats an laid bak environs (Williamsburg for driveway, but it's good) come before 6:30 on a Monday. Btw that beverage pictured is =pts ginger ale, root beer & Ri.
Nat HarwardDecember 21, 2013BBQ Brisket: "Everything you could possibly require on a cold winter night: a blazing fireplace, vast quantities of smoky, succulent barbecue, and a wide selection of excellent whiskeys." Read more
Joy ChenJanuary 17, 2016Baked beans here are phenomenal: they've got bits of pork shoulder, bacon, and beef cooked with the beans in a tangy, splashy sauce that pairs well with your BBQ main.
Bastian BergmannApril 17, 2017Ribs and pulled pork are phenomenal. What trumps everything are the fried beans as a side - an absolute must!
Danny TrejoAugust 9, 2015Excellent BBQ. Prepare to wait in line for a while of you get there during peak hours. Go to the bar, grab a drink and wait in line. It's worth it.
Abdullatif ANovember 8, 2014Great BBQ joint inside a garage. They have an amazing brisket. Try not to miss it while you're in Brooklyn.
- If you can't go to Delaneys Briskettown, this place does great brisket too. Pork belly, bacon, and those beans are also great. Ribs and pulled pork are fine.
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 15, 2015Still got it. Even after years, the brisket is great and the ribs fall off the bone. If you're in the mood for bbq, it's pretty much exactly the right place.
Rich KearneyNovember 12, 2012Brisket, pork, sausage, beans, sauerkraut, mac and cheese, GET IT ALL and make amazing little sandwiches with your potato rolls. Oh! and try all the different bbq sauces, they're all awesome.
- Haley Hughes BryanJune 10, 2012Slap your mama it's so good! Get the pork ribs, pork shoulder (no sauce, perfect smoky flavor), brisket, and burnt end baked beans with a beer to wash it down with.
NoviOctober 2, 2019Amazing bbq!!! Go for the brisket & some sausage. Felt like the meat just melts in your mouth 🤤
The Spark GroupJune 6, 2011Great atmosphere, great food. If you're in the mood for great BBQ, you cannot go wrong here. Bring a group of friends and order for sharing. It's all worth having. Our favorite: the pork belly.
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
(718) 963-3404
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.1
"Ribs and Brisket are excellent. Toast could be buttered and toasted as in Texas Toast, but this place is the best BBQ in Brooklyn. Contest is closed."
Nick Foden
- 8.5
"Awesome ribs, brisket, wings, fried green tomatoes and beer selection. Skippable mac & cheese, shrimp and overly sweet cocktails."
Henry Bridge - 9.3
"Amazing BBQ and be ready to queue for it. Try brisket, ribs, potato salad, cornbread and mac & cheese."
Martin Jonasson
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