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Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall

BBQ Joint, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Ranked #3 for BBQ joints in Williamsburg
The experts at Time Out New York and The New York Times recommend this place
"Everything is incredible...ribs, brisket, cornbread - oh my!"(75 Tips)
"Omg the veggie sloppy Joe is so tasty!"(5 Tips)
"We had the collard greens and corn bread on the side so yum!"(9 Tips)
"Get the brisket, borracho beans, creamy mac&cheese & cornbread!"(15 Tips)

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EvanFebruary 4, 2013
Ribs, FTW! Hella good collards, too. If you're staying, order the brisket, but 86 it if you're doing a takeout operation. Brisket doesn't travel well, no matter how you slice it.
Eva DragoAugust 26, 2016
Decent BBQ with a fun vibe and lots of seating. Good for groups. Always get the pulled pork sandwich and brisket. Ask for extra sauce. Sides are the real stars: collards, cornbread, mac and cheese.
Frank O'BeansJune 4, 2016
We had a casual group dinner here and it was awesome. We organized a full weakened of events in NYC for our wedding and this was by far te chillest and easiest place to work with. Lots of fun!!!!
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Mikey NeffJune 21, 2019
Absolutely obsessed with Mable’s! I’m here at least once a week. The place is empty for lunch during the week, great spot for kids too. The most delicious & authentic BBQ I’ve had in a while.
The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011
Start your happy hour with a can of beer and a shot for $4! Then move on to the main course of a platter of beef brisket with potato salad and borracho beans.
Kristi EvansOctober 30, 2013
I am blown away by the consistent amazingness of this restaurant. Pulled pork, ribs, brisket, mac n cheese, candied yams are all tied for first. And don't forget the peanut butter pie!
Sara MorenoAugust 18, 2012
The veggie sloppy Joes are seriously awesome! Mac and cheese was also delicious! My husband raved about the brisket too--said it's some of the best he's found since leaving the south. Check it out!
PureWowMay 9, 2017
We can't get enough of the pulled pork and cozy atmosphere at this Williamsburg eatery, and the sides are standouts, too (hello, house-pickled beets). Read more
Larissa AlvarezMarch 7, 2019
I love a good solid bbq joint. Fast friendly service. brisket was great as was the pulled pork. My favorite side was mac and cheese. Sweet tea also on point.
Cole KennedyJune 21, 2015
Barbecue for brunch? You bet. The Huevos Rancheros with pulled pork is killer, but don't sleep on the decadent mac & cheese either.
ileana RodriguezMarch 31, 2013
Best bbq! Must Get: brisket, ribs, bbq beans, yams, and frito pie. Can do without: mac and cheese, pulled pork, sausage, and long waits
Sean LudwigApril 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The ribs are tender but not as flavorful as one would hope. Get the brisket and BBQ baked beans!
Leah FundraisingHelpMarch 4, 2014
OMG, loved the brisket sandwich and Lottie and Jason shared a huge combo platter that was really delicious. It's fun sitting next to other people at the long tables
New York PostMay 24, 2013
Relies exclusively on Oklahoma-style barbecue recipes from the co-owner's grandmother Mable. Try the brisket ($14.95 for a platter with sides) — it’s served naked with a zingy sauce on the side. Read more
Hien LyJune 18, 2021
Ribs were fantastic as well as the cornbread.
Jonathan SaezMay 5, 2016
The brisket sandwich was amazing, it was tender, sweet and juicy. And the ribs fell right off the bone. Highly recommend this place
Rory ParnessDecember 28, 2018
The ribs were other-worldly. Perfectly caramelized bark and fall off the bone tender inside. Get the full rack with a side of mac and cheese
Village VoiceFebruary 7, 2014
Village Voice is proud to welcome Mable's Smokehouse to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Pour their secret house-made sauce on everything.
G DaniellAugust 8, 2016
All this for $25,brisket sandwich,creamy Mac n cheese, and corn bread with a beer 👌🏽
Tracy QuiMarch 18, 2014
A bit off the beaten path but worth it. Great pulled pork,Mac n cheese and by far the best collards ever tasted. Pass on the corn bread.
Melissa MoonFebruary 16, 2014
Def a good meal for $11! Brisket was amazing!!!!! Beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw were amazing!!! I just wish the cornbread was a bit sweeter #noms
BasakJune 2, 2014
Not as good as Fette Sau but they have good pulled pork and brisket! Their brunch menu is small but very delicious!
Bea EllisDecember 1, 2018
Ribs, pulled pork, brisket with beans, Mac and cheese and cornbread sides
Christopher PepeMarch 1, 2014
The St. Louis ribs are the way to go here: tender, fall-off-the-bone sweet meatness. Skip the mac and cheese and go for the baked beans.
Dan KaoFebruary 17, 2014
Amazing bbq! The three meat three side platter is definitely worth it if you're looking to split with friends or eat it on your own!
L BMay 19, 2018
The bbq wings and the brisket were awesome. And the cornbread was so good I coulda had a plate of that and nothing else :-)
Hannah HanNovember 19, 2014
Pulled pork was a little dry/bland but the sauce on the table saved it! Side of the caramelized sweet potato is a MUST, I wanted to lick the plate!
Chris SsentongoJune 16, 2018
Cheap as hell and ribs to die for. Plus great location for a bar crawl before or after.
Time Out New YorkAugust 1, 2011
Try the lush beef brisket, which spends up to 14 hours in the smoker before it hits the table; leaner cuts are sliced for platters ($15), while the fattier meat gets chopped up for sandwiches ($10). Read more
Alicia AlikhaniNovember 13, 2013
The best BBQ in NYC period end of story. Pulled pork, collards with hot sauce and Mac and cheese. Wash it down with a pickle back!
Nick FodenFebruary 20, 2013
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.
Vicky OApril 11, 2018
Delicious! Get the beef brisket cooked to perfection. We had the collard greens and corn bread on the side so yum!
Stevan MilesevicAugust 7, 2014
The ribs are to die for, pulled pork is amazing and even the side dishes are awesome -- also, good selection of beers!
Serious EatsJuly 9, 2013
Not our favorite barbecue in the neighborhood, but mostly solid; sandwiches like the chopped brisket are tasty highlights.
Nicholas DoyleNovember 18, 2012
The Juicy Brisket, Salsa-y Borracho Beans, Crisp Slaw, and Bacon infused greens are what set this BBQ joint apart from its (not insignificant) competition.
Ron ScottJanuary 11, 2015
Had the 3 meat and 3 sides platter and couldn't finish it. Was well worth it try..
Debbie GaloAugust 6, 2014
Went here as part of a food tour. The ribs were amazing, specially when paired with the spiced vinegar! Trés bon!
Gilt CityMarch 29, 2011
Assemble a group of friends and squeeze into one of the communal dining tables in the cavernous joint, or belly up to the prodigious bar, well-stocked with bourbon and (natch) Lone Star beer.
Mike McBryanNovember 20, 2014
Prime location next to Whiskey Brooklyn. Would give it a B+ for BBQ, but still behind Fette Sau and Mighty Quinns. Bigger and better beers though.
Fraser ElliotApril 28, 2016
Super friendly staff. Amazing food. My first experience of this kind of food. Totally loved it.
Kristine CJuly 14, 2014
St. Louis ribs are amazing, also candied yams rock and super nice bartender serves spiked cherry limeade that tastes like sonic's
KelseyDecember 15, 2014
I went here on a food tour and got to try the rib, brisket, and pulled pork. All were delicious, but unfortunately they gave both my friend and I food poisoning.
Bin YangMarch 11, 2017
Great brisket, okay ribs and sausages. Good vibes and tons of options for sides!
Johnny WonMay 18, 2015
Brisket and ribs are stellar. Try to get a combo and share with the group rather than get individuals.
ThrillistFebruary 3, 2011
Stop over at this industrial barn-steezed "roadhouse" for a plate of "Grandma Mable's" secret recipe Pulled Pork and wash it down with the hard-to-find OG Beer, Coors Original Banquet. Read more
Élise WyattAugust 20, 2014
Texas style BBQ! Queso made velteeta and rotel - it's a winner. Also lots of shiner on tap. 👍
Baldy RakhraFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
It's an amazing place for great homestyle BBQ and the bar is great for drinks! Check out their story: www.fair.st/mabfilm Read more
Kimmie OhhDecember 11, 2019
Get the brisket, borracho beans, creamy mac&cheese & cornbread!
Nicole SobersSeptember 24, 2016
The ribs are the best I've had in BK by far. They usually sell out.
Kai BrinkerApril 2, 2011
Order from here when you're at Brooklyn Brewery's happy hour (it's right next door). A platter with three meats feeds two people well. Everything is excellent except the cornbread.

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