Smoke Joint
(718) 797-1011
87 S Elliott Pl
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.6869
-73.9754
Neighborhood: Fort Greene
What People Are Saying About Smoke Joint
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
Friends and chefs Craig Samuels and Ben Grossman have succeeded in appealing to the casual, eclectic Fort Greene crowd. The wood-covered building, with its front porch open to the street and its small table-and-chairs interior, suits the counter-service atmosphere. Samuels and Grossman advertise their smoking as influenced by multiple cultures, including Southern, Latin and Asian, but they call their version "Brooklyn-style."
The Food
And what does Brooklyn barbecue taste like? For the most satisfying answer, try the meaty wings--tender, perfectly cooked and smothered in a mapley-sweet, jalepeno-spiked sauce. In spite of the distance to Texas, beef ribs make an admirable showing; less so the pork ribs and pulled pork, both of which could benefit from slower, lower-temperature cooking. For maximum pork tenderness, opt for the stewed Tips and Bits, which show off the hardwood smoking. Sides like toothy greens and chile-rubbed corn fare well, while a low-flavor mac and cheese needs retooling.
User Reviews
angievel
June 08, 2009
First visit: eat in: 2.5 hours-rude waitress-rude host-remade order 2 times due to lack of menu items-still didn't get the full order-no comps 2nd visit: takeout: they say 15 minutes-I get there in 15, it takes 30. the pickup window isn't taking payments- the bar says to pay at the pick up window- the line's backed up from pick up customers and the guy at the bar can't work the computer- they give me dirty looks (maybe they recognized me from last time) 3rd visit: deliver: I order $14.63 of food (same order as my pick up but for some reason a dollar less?), she says they have a $25 min for delivery- I say just charge me 15, it's 37 cents short-she says she can't do that- I say ask the boss-she comes back very disgruntled and says this one time only-as I'm saying bye she just hangs up....
read full review
anexwaitress
November 06, 2008
I went to Smoke Joint when they first opened & I was underwhelmed because I'm southern & I can cook. But, I live in the neighborhood & it's crowded everytime I go by, so last night I decided to try it again. I got the Brooklyn Wings & Fries. Well, the fries were good. The last time I ate at Smoke Joint, a few years ago, I felt like the meat had a weird taste, like lighter fluid. Last night, when I bit into the wing, I tasted the same thing. It wasn't pleasant. I know they use a smoker. I don't know how smokers operate at all, I just know that the aftertaste in my mouth reminded me of too much lighter fluid. Not pleasant. But, other people seem to like it so maybe it's just me.
read full reviewThe Details on Smoke Joint
What to Drink:
Beers by the bottle include locals Blue Point and Hennepin.
When to Go:
Like at many barbecue restaurants, certain meats can run out before closing. If you've got your heart set on a specific entree, call first to see if it's still available.
Carry Out:
Call ahead to secure an order for larger orders--barbecue makes for a great catered family affair.
