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The Smoke Joint
87 S. Elliot Pl.,
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Official Website
Hours
Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm
Nearby Subway Stops
G at Fulton St.; C at Lafayette Ave.
Prices
$9-$16
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Kid-Friendly
- Lunch
- Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
- Private Dining/Party Space
- Take-Out
- Reservations Not Required
Alcohol
- Full Bar
Reservations
Not Accepted
Profile
“Is it authentic?” That’s the perennial question asked when a new barbecue joint opens. Yet the Smoke Joint sidesteps any divisive answers by offering “real New York barbecue.” This means chef-owners Craig Samuel and Ben Grossman aren’t out to mimic America’s pit traditions so much as they’re looking to feed on them. Freed from reproducing regional replicas, the Brooklyn-born duo, which collaborated at Picholine, Cub Room, and City Hall, riffs within a tiny dining area dominated by an open kitchen with a Cookshack smoker — fueled by maple, hickory, and mesquite — in full view of the casual clientele. Hacked pork (an homage to South Carolina) is moist and flavorful; Texas-inspired short ribs are tender and smoky; and the snappy Black Angus dog may be among one of the best in town.
Recommended DishesThe Joint dog, $3.50; pulled pork, $11; beef short ribs, MP
Related Stories
Best of New York Awards
- Best Hot Dog (2008)