The Hometown Bar B Que menu has become a true New York food legend, but its story goes back to 2013 when pitmaster Billy Durney opened the first location in Red Hook, Brooklyn. What started as a small neighborhood smokehouse quickly turned into a citywide sensation, fueled by Texas-style craft barbecue, slow smoking, and a passion for old-school hospitality. As word spread, Hometown expanded its reach with new locations and pop-ups, each one refining the menu while staying loyal to the original roots.
In the long run, the menu evolved from classic brisket and ribs to global-inspired specials, drawing influence from Caribbean, Vietnamese, and Mexican flavors.
Fans love exploring the lineup of smoked meats, sandwiches, sides, and rotating chef creations — but many don’t realize there’s also a secret menu with limited, off-the-pit items that regulars quietly rave about.
While the hidden gems get plenty of buzz among insiders, the restaurant’s original signature brisket still remains the timeless staple that keeps people coming back. If you’re searching Google for authentic BBQ, craft meats, or Red Hook barbecue classics, this story — and menu — is where it all begins.
Hometown Bar B Que Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Sandwiches
Item
Note
Price
Hot Dog
Steamed hot dog in a steamed bun
$2.25
Hometown Chili Dog
Homemade spicy chili over steamed hot dog (pickles, slaw, and cheese available, add 25 cents each)
$2.75
Hamburger
Juicy grilled burger; lettuce, tomato, and onions on request (chili and cheese available, add 50 cents each)
$3.50
Chicken or Tuna Salad
All white meat, available on white or wheat bread, lettuce tomato
$4.50
Chicken
Item
Note
Price
Chicken Plate
1/4 Chicken, bun and choice of two sides
$7.75
Chicken Plate
1/2 Chicken, bun and choice of two sides
$9.00
Chicken Sandwich
Smoked, boneless (choice lettuce, tomato)
$5.50
Wings
Smoked in a light marinade, each
$.75 or 6 for $4.55
Whole Chicken
Lightly smoked, sauce included
$13.00
1/4 Chicken
Dark or white meat, sauce included
$3.75
Ribs
Item
Note
Price
Rib Plate
4 ribs, bun and choice of two sides
$10.50
1/2 Rack Rib Platter
6 ribs, bun and two sides
$13.50
Whole Rack Rib Platter
Rack of ribs, bun and two sides
$23.50
Rib Sandwich
3 ribs on a steamed bun
$6.00
Whole Rack
Sauce included
$20.25
(1/2 rack, sauce included)
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$10.75
Pulled Pork
Item
Note
Price
Pork Plate
4 oz. meat, bun and choice of two sides
$9.75
Pork Sandwich – large
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$6.50
Pork Sandwich – small
—
$5.25
By the Pound – 1/2 Pound (sauce included)
—
$7.00
By the Pound – 1 pound (sauce included)
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$13.50
Brisket
Item
Note
Price
Beef Brisket Plate
4 oz. of brisket w/ a bun and two sides
$12.50
Beef Brisket Sandwich
4 oz. on a bun w/ special sauce
$7.25
By the Pound – 1/2 Pound (sauce included)
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$8.25
By the Pound – 1 pound (sauce included)
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$16.50
Seasonal Specials: Fall/Winter
Item
Note
Price
Beef Vegetable Soup
A wonderful blend of beef, carrots, potatoes, corn, celery, and aromatic blend of herbs and spices – 1/2 pint
$3.50
Beef Vegetable Soup – 12 oz.
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$4.75
Beef Vegetable Soup – Pint
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$7.00
Other Selections
Item
Note
Price
2 Meats
4 oz. pork, 3 ribs, or 1/4 chicken w/ 2 sides
$14.75
3 Meats
4 oz. pork, 3 ribs, and 1/4 chicken w/ 2 sides
$19.75
Salads
Chicken or pork on fresh green mix (with tomatoes, cheese, onion and choice of our ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, or special BBQ dressing) – 1/2