Lookout Hill Smokehouse
Sunday, May 18, 2008
While walking to the Brooklyn Blogfest I passed by the corner of 5th Avenue and President, where I noticed a new restaurant called the Lookout Hill Smokehouse. The space was previously inhabited by Biscuit, a BBQ joint I had never tried but which had mixed reviews. I was craving some BBQ this weekend, and rather than take the three hour round trip journey to Dinosaur BBQ I decided to give the Smokehouse a chance.
In my opinion, the atmosphere at this restaurant is pitch perfect. Thick wooden tables, drinks served in jelly jars, and a landmark bourbon selection transport you from this uptight Brooklyn neighborhood to a relaxing Southern hangout. Although we were seated inside, the outside seating looks perfect for people watching on a warm night.
They have a short list of appetizers, but they are classics that everyone can agree on. I tried the deviled eggs and the mac and cheese, and while the eggs hit the stop the mac was just OK. Some reviewers on the Brooklynian message board claim that this is the best mac they've ever had, but my bar has been raised substantially by the fair at S'MAC.
Unlike other BBQ places I've been to, at the Smokehouse you order meat by the pound, in quarter pound increments. While this makes ordering a bit more mathematical, it allows you to try a few different options without committing to a large portion of each.
I sampled a bit of the pulled pork, kielbasa, and ribs. The pulled pork was delicious and melted in your mouth; the sausage was cooked well but only had a mild smoky flavor; the ribs were a disappointment, tough, dry and lean. I'm a huge pulled pork fan so I was happy to see this dish done right, but ribs are often the trademark of a BBQ joint and here they fell flat.
The service was a bit slow, but this place is just getting going and the tables were full, so I'm willing to let this one slide.
My review: the best BBQ place in Park Slope, but that's not saying much. Get the pulled pork, load up on sides, and sit back and relax.
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5/18/2008 07:59:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)
Comments
- Disagree. This place is currently my favorite restaurant in the Slope. Ate there Saturday and Sunday nights!
Try the Angus Burger with Jalapeno Relish. Your welcome! :)
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TOPMO3, June 9, 2008 11:06 AM
- I also have to disagree. There might have been a bad night for the ribs because in my opinion they were phenomenal (on two separate occasions.) Again this place is just getting started... Its Bourbon menu is wonderful and true to the review, the pulled pork is great.
- From Adam, July 19, 2008 7:46 PM