Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Simply Nova, Hometown Bar-B-Que and Mabel's Smokehouse, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for bbq in Brooklyn. Top-rated bbq spots at the right price.
Brooklyn's Upscale BBQ Destinations
Brooklyn’s culinary scene takes a sophisticated turn with this collection of upscale American barbecue destinations. From refined smokehouse classics to high-energy venues like Kick Axe, these spots elevate traditional comfort food into a premium dining experience. Whether you are looking for a polished night out or a unique twist on wood-fired flavors, these borough favorites offer the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern elegance.
21 restaurants in Best Upscale BBQ in Brooklyn | Top Upscale Spots
- Simply Nova · rated 5/5: American.
- Hometown Bar-B-Que · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Mabel's Smokehouse · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Mighty Quinns Barbeque · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Cowgirl · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Tim Ho Wan · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Golden Unicorn · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Miti Miti · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Kick Axe · rated 4/5: American.
- New House Garden · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Kimchi Grill · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Brooklyn BBQ · rated 3.8/5: American.
- Linsway Grill · rated 3/5: Linsway Grill" (mental check.
- Joy Kitchen: Chinese.
- Pepe Rosso: Italian.
- Asian Taste: Chinese.
- Gen Korean BBQ House: Korean.
- Poke Bowl: Japanese.
- L&L Hawaiian Barbecue: American.
- Simon's BBQ: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
