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2nd visit was more disappointing than the first. Now that they have been open long enough to work out the kinks I can say with earnest, it is not worth going back. I hate when people weigh the food. You always get screwed on something, thus the beans comment. About the beans, they were smokey like the rest of the meal, exactly like, zero nuance between items. The most offense was the texture of the meat. BBQ should ooze with rendered fat allowing the sauce to flavor, not lubricate. Best dishes are the links and pie. Right, someone else made those. Ambiance is a bit self-conscience. Bummer.

Went last night and the pulled pork was pretty good and moist but the beef brisket... yuck! The beef was SUPER dry andnot at all worth the money. Also tried the baked beans which were pretty good but had to much of a smokey flavor. Sauce at this joint is a must since the meat is so dry. The darker sauce is a vain attempt at a spicey sauce and should be avoided at all costs. The beer is great though and the space is pretty cool. Over all the place is pretty cheap and the food doesn't live up to the space but as long as they keep it inexpensive it's worth checking out.

after reading many reviews my man and i tried the place on tuesday at 530....it wasnt busy.....i agree the 2 lines for food and beer are stupid- the food, dry....just so all you NYC non foodies know, BBQ is supposed to be succulent and juicy, very flavorful......brines, rubs, and SALT! no where to be found! German potato salad, please.... as a person of german hertitage i was expecting warm potato salad with bacon, and a mustardy sauce, however we got COLD potato, raw onion, and vinegar, OH! and dried herbs! the place has such great potential, very cute.... Do your research!

I've been to Fette Sau twice, had exceptional barbecue, and the people who work there are nothing but super nice. Their lines are continuously out the door, so yeah, sometimes they may be a little harried, and yeah they may sell out of some stuff, but they always have several offerings (I've never seen the case empty), and the fact that they change over what they offer several times a night ensures that what you're getting is fresh and delicious. It takes a while to cook brisket until the fat and ligaments break down so much that it MELTS in your mouth. I think Fette Sau is an unpretentious, delicious, inexpensive (my boyfriend and I ordered A LOT of food and the bill was $20) alternative in Williamsburg. The only complaint I have is that the crowd can get a little rowdy...but feh, what does that matter if I can have amazing BBQ and delicious beer at a reasonable price?

You would never know it was there, awesome food and the decor was really cool. The best part was the beer, get the one with "captain" in the name. Great place to fill your boots on a sunday and show up to work feeling like crap on monday.

I've made the trip out to Fette Sau twice in the last two weeks. It is simply spectacular. The full rack of ribs we had last night were the best our carnivorous group had ever had and the baked beans are sublime. My only words of caution are that you should not bring any vegetarian friends unless they are willing to have a meal consisting of broccoli and pickles (both are great, by the way).

After reading about this place having some good 'que my friends and I went over there this weekend. What a wasted trip. The place is disorganized and poorly setup. One line for food, another line for drinks. Getting drinks wasn't a problem, but getting the food was. I stood in line while my buddies grabbed a seat and started drinking. I think I was in line for 30 minutes or so and by the time I got up to order most of the food was gone, but the chalkboard listed a bunch of stuff. I asked if they still had it in the back or in the oven and the guy behind the counter said no. I ordered what was left under the heat lamps, and paid and went to eat. Well, all the food was luke warm and dried out. I like my food fresh, the people working there nice and not lose half the time I am there to wait in line for cafeteria style bbq.