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The Smoke Joint

87 S. Elliot Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11217
nr. Fulton St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-797-1011 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
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Cuisine: BBQ, Southern/Soul

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Official Website

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Hours

Sun-Thu, 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

G at Fulton St.; C at Lafayette Ave.

Prices

$7-$16

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Kid-Friendly
Lunch
Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
Private Dining/Party Space
Take-Out

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

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. — Michael Anstendig

Recommended Dishes

Black Angus dog, $3; hacked pork, $10; beef short ribs, $16; vinegar/black pepper coleslaw, $2