Fette Sau

Returned after many years and it definitely holds up! BBQ is an underrated cozy winter meal and this was perfect for dinner one January night. Got the following for takeout:+ Baked beans - good but would try other sides next time instead+ Mashed potatoes - amazing + Brisket - solid but the ribs are where it's at+ Ribs - amazing Lot of comments about how this place has gone downhill over the years, but I didn't feel that way.

Surprisingly empty on a Sunday evening. Ordering process is very simple. We got 1/2 lb each of brisket, ribs, burnt ends, pork belly along with sides of pickles, potato salad, baked beans. Barbecue is delicious! Especially the brisket and burnt ends. To my surprise, we got bread rolls for free! For dessert, we were tempted by the gooey butter cake...oh that was decadent. Definitely coming back for more

Finally made it back to this spot, and it's just as good as I remembered. The ambiance perfectly captures that Texas BBQ vibe-rustic, laid-back, and all about the meat. This place still serves the best brisket and pork ribs in NYC. The brisket is tender and flavorful, and the ribs are smoky, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. There's definitely smoke in the flavor, but it's balanced, never overwhelming or masked by a bark that's too heavy on pepper.This time, I tried the pork belly, but it was a bit dry, which was a miss. Thankfully, the brisket and ribs more than made up for it. As for the sides, the cole slaw was fine, and the baked beans were on the sweeter side-exactly as they're supposed to be. But let's be honest, I'm not here for the sides; it's all about the BBQ.The service is straightforward: step up to the counter, tell them what you want, and they handle the rest. It's simple, efficient, and keeps the focus where it belongs, on the incredible BBQ.I really need to make this place a more regular stop, brisket and ribs this good are worth it every time.

Really solid BBQ, some of the best I've had in NYC (though still not as good as Texas BBQ imo)We got the smoked pork belly, brisket, and the bison ribs with a side of the broccoli salad. You basically walk in and just order your meats and sides via a counter and then find a place to sit, pretty standard for a BBQ joint. Everyone was super friendly and gave recs on the meats + sides, and I appreciated being able to sample the sides before picking.As for the meats: the brisket was pretty good. It was slightly less juicy and tender than I'd like, but definitely satisfies the craving.The bison ribs had great flavor but were really tough to get off the bone. It was also probably the most expensive in terms of meat per lb since the price includes the weight of the bone, so I'd recommend skipping this one.The real star of the show was the smoked pork belly. We were considering getting the pork ribs instead, but boy am I glad we got the pork belly - it was the best of both worlds. Flavorful and smokey, but still super juicy and tender because of the high fat content. It paired really well with their mustard BBQ sauce which was a bit acidic and helped cut through the fat.

My favorite BBQ spot in NY! The food is amazing every time. Everything on the menu is full of flavor, the brisket and pulled pork were tender and juicy while the sausages had a nice snap to them. I definitely recommend getting the brisket and ribs. The ribs are a little dry on its own but goes great with their various sauces provided. Fette sau is located outside so dress appropriately for the weather. They have heaters in the winter and fans during the summer to keep things comfortable.

Great bbq spot in Bedford :) There are some cute outside table and inside :) we were party of .. more than 10 but it fits perfectly and very chill with the cozy atmosphere. The servers gave up great suggestions and had amazing Shredded pork, pickles and everything. The special cocktails was delicious. Honestly I love their Potato salad lol I miss that already!! You should definitely check out!!

Was walking in Brooklyn and stumbled on this place. Had a nice bbq smell and cozy setting so decided to check it out. Got 2 chicken thighs, 4 ribs, some cornbread and coleslaw. The chicken thighs were very good, juicy, and had a nice smoky taste. The ribs were dry and bland, no flavour - hard pass. Coleslaw was good but they should've given more - less mayo. Cornbread was dry and broke to bits - asked for some raw honey which made it better; hard pass. Portions felt cheap for 56$ worth - felt ripped off.Atmosphere and ambience was very cute and truly the only notable thing aside from the chicken thighs. Staff was very friendly and helpful in making our order. Not worth it.

I thought it's about time to throw my review into the gauntlet. If you were to take my review with a grain of salt, that grain would be that it was an hour and a half from closing time on a Thursday.I made the decision to dine here based on two factors:1. Fette Sau has been for a long time a restaurant that sporadically appears on lists of best BBQs in NYC.&2. My friend Kevin, whose all of his recommendations so far have been stellarFette Sau is a great reminder that all humans are fallible. An expensive miss that I'm a little embarrassed that I took my friends to that were visiting from outta town. So off the bat, the servers were causal and friendly. The bartender seemed like he didn't wanna be there but still chill. The menus were a little confusing, mostly because the appetizers/sides were fairly separated from the main items.While I was waiting for my friends, my gf went ahead and ordered. She came back with a paltry tray that was about $40. It looked sad enough that I was commanded to just indiscriminately order a bunch of meat to fill us. One of the items she ordered was the brisket and I think like 3 wings were half a lb. That brisket had the life choked out of it before we came. I summed it up to being inching closer to closing time. Later however, my friends also ordered the brisket and it was much juicier. I think we got the end that must've been sitting awhile, and they got a more inward cut. No biggie, it happens.I could continue listing items but the crux of it is, it was dry and expensive. The best item was the baked beans with mixed meats inside. Mostly because they gravy was supplying life to the burnt ends. I have to say though, the crust on ribs gave a hint of smokey and complexity. It was faint, so maybe when it's fresh out the grill?Judging by when this restaurant received consistent praise, I'd say they were great around a time when there weren't many handmade bbq options. I think they've had their time but like our grandparents in nursing homes, I think it's best to let them fade away in the back of our minds.

Very good meats overall and definitely digging the atmosphere here. I do recommend the brisket and spicy sausage, they're exceptionally juicy. Huge selection of beers, wines and cocktails to complement the meat sweat. Fette Sau is just a great spot to hang and enjoy a conversation. The staff is super chill and nice. Parking just like any other place in Williamsburg is a bitch. It's a hit or miss with street parking.

Weird. No line on a Sunday. Service is quick enough. Ambience is garage butcher shop. Dark with lots of wood. Maybe it was the combo of beer and food but the BBQ was underwhelming and disappointing in person, mainly from lack of flavor. Ordered most of the meat items and a good selection of sides. Wings were satisfying. Brisket was dry and lacking in flavor. Pork belly was decent and indulgently rich. A takeout portion of pork ribs showed me that the flavor is there. Maybe it was failure of the rack we happened to have in person. A takeout beef rib remained tough and over salted. Not exactly a full redemption. For the price, it's quite disappointing. In the decade that has passed since I last came here, NY's BBQ game has leveled up. The wider availability of BBQ basically removed the need for me to come to Brooklyn, with my last pilgrimages being Delaney BBQ and more recently Hometown BBQ. For a Manhattanite, there isn't enough quality to justify the effort required to get here.