Morgan’s Barbecue

My boyfriend’s roommate came across this place at random online. We’re all fans of bbq, so we knew this was a place we HAD to try. We were not disappointed. We stopped in for brunch. I was surprised how few of people were there, but at least we didn’t have to wait to be seated! We all ordered off the brunch menu. I had the pork tacos — so good. Everyone’s meals at my table smelled so good, and from whah they said, tasted just as good. We’ll definitely be back again — we all have our eye on that Mac n cheese menu!

Hands down, my favorite place to eat in Brooklyn. Originally from the south, it’s tough to find authentic BBQ where the meat is spiced and smoked to perfection and the sauce is not overly sweet. Morgans gets it right, 100% of the time. The ribs and brisket are amazing — but since you order by the pound, you get more for your money with the brisket. The Elbow Room menu of mac & cheese is delicious, and the cornbread and honey butter is to die for. My fiancé orders the wings every time he goes, and the chicken is just as good as the pork.
It is a loud restaurant, so be prepared for noise and probably a wait for a table, but it’s worth it. They deliver too, so really it’s a win-​win.

Came here late, and they were out of basically the first three things one might think to order when going to a barbecue joint. That turned out to be a great thing, as both my wife and I tried something we might not have!
Do not ignore the Turkey Tails. Hot sauce, greens, crispy meat. Really, really good stuff. One of the tastiest things I had during my trip to New York. The macaroni and cheese varieties are almost overwhelming, and the two that we had were both superb. If I were to go back I’d get the tails, some really delicious cornbread, and a few beers to watch a game.

Went here on a Sunday evening around 6, we were seated pretty quickly. The seats on the wall are veryyyy close together!
The mac & cheese was sooo worth the wait. It was one of the best Mac&cheeses I’ve ever tasted from a restaurant. My friend & I even ordered 2 extras for us to take home after we ate.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I got the half chicken and the leg of the chicken was undercooked on certain parts. Some of it was very pink and rubbery so I put it aside. All and all the food was really good, next time I’ll just specify my meat be cooked well through.

Some of the best BBQ I’ve found in the NYC area. The fatty brisket is great and the multitude of Mac & Cheese flavors are the perfect side. My only knock is it seems to be a bit overpriced for what you get, thus 4 stars rather than 5.

Fresh fresh fresh Bbq. Love the food here and the space is a ton of fun for small meet ups or large groups. We hosted 40 ppl here once… for a baby shower!
The quesos are decadent. Like you say to yourself «nope, not this time» and then when you come out of quest blackout you find yourself scooping the bottom of the container with your finger… so good.
Beer and whiskey selection are fantastic.
Huge fan.

I arrived late so ended up snacking on some of the various pork entrees other people had ordered. Overall the BBQ was good, but not great. They were also out of Shiner at the time I stopped by, which was a little disappointing considering the nature of the restaurant.
There aren’t a lot of BBQ places in this part of Brooklyn (or in general), so Morgan’s does fill a void nicely if you’re looking for decent mac and cheese or some slow roasted brisket.

Morgan’s BBQ! Thee I love! :) I love the selection of BBQ entrees at Morgan’s and the ambiance is so chill! The waiters and waitress are always willing to give really great recommendations and the food comes out relatively quick. My favorite dessert is the Pecan Pie… note: I’m from the South!
The music selection is always really pumped and the games are always on at the bar. The restaurant is a nice size so it isn’t too tightly packed and during warmer months the patio is open and it is so nice to sit outside. The neighborhood is fun and lively with great activities to get into after lunch/​dinner, e.g., shopping!
You can’t go wrong with any of the macs, but if you want something more spicy try the Jamaican Jerk Mac & Cheese. The catfish sliders are also pretty awesome and the Texas Red Chili is a winner! I really like Morgan’s, which is why I always return when I’m craving BBQ!

Came here for a friend’s birthday. BBQ is usually not my cuisine of choice when choosing where to eat out in NYC so I may be a bit biased. We ordered a bunch of meets to share and I got the Frito Pie and coleslaw. Wasn’t really super impressed and I thought the Frito Pie was pretty salty (I guess Fritos are salty in the first place but I digress).
I tried someone else’s corn side which I actually thought was one of the better sides I tried that evening. Great central location near Atlantic Avenue/​Barclays Center.

THAT BRISKET !
I am a long time fan of another BBQ joint in LES and when my boyfriend mentioned we would be dining here with friends from out of town, I was a bit skeptical. I felt as if I was betraying my beloved spot in LES but to my dismay I was proven wrong.
I personally had the corn in a cup and catfish taco and picked from my boyfriend’s brisket loaded baked potato and ribs. All were equally delicious and made fresh. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive.
Will definitely be coming back to get my hands on some mac and cheese!

Was disappointed after hearing such great reviews. The fatty brisket was not very fatty and was not juicy. The pork ribs were tender but a bit bland. The beef sausage was tasty but a bit too lean. The pulled pork was good. The BBQ sauce on the table was good. The sides were yummy. We had the chili, collards, corn and mash.
We did have one side we did not enjoy at all: the jerk chicken Mac and cheese. It was overloaded with rosemary to the point that we found it inedible. We each took a scoop of it to try and most of that scoop was left on the plate. We informed the waitress that we really didn’t enjoy it at all and if we could change it to the cheeseburger mac. We weren’t rude and she said «fine» but her attitude and demeanor changed after that. She avoided our table the rest of the night — didn’t refill water, didn’t ask if we liked the other Mac and cheese or if we wanted anything else. To be fair she didn’t have the best attitude from the start.
The only redeeming part of the meal was the pecan pie and key lime pie. They come served warm in little pie pans. I suggest the pecan pie with ice cream.

I Had a high expectation for this place since i live in brooklyn and we don’t have places like this. I got the fatty brisket, pork rib, pulled pork, mashed potato, amd old fashioned mac and cheese but they were all SALTY! Guys please put less salt. I don’t understand how people are ok with eatting all that salt.
On the upside, the staff were great. And slice of white bread mad some bites less salty.

Found my first miss on my bbq adventures.
I had such high hopes and a hankering for good bbq.
Thoroughly disappointing and sick.
The waitress decided to switch half way through our meal, the new one saw us once and that was it.
I had some of the most flavorless pulled pork ever, which I didn’t even think was possible. ordered french fries, they didn’t make it to the table until we were finished eating
My bf ate his brisket and vomited within a half hour of leaving.
The queso was the only saving grace of this place.

Yay! I’m a fan.
Went to Morgan’s before an Islander game a week ago– brought a friend who had never had BBQ before, so it was a «fingers-​crossed– I-​hope-​this-​is-​good» kind of experience. and it delivered! It’s December, but unseasonably warm, and we were hot from walking from Atlantic Terminal to Prospect Park, and then back to Morgans before the game, so we opted to sit outside as they have picnic table style benches that can fit something like 15 people at a table. Good for people watching too, so no disappointment there.
It was quite busy, and there was only one server working the entire area, so service overall was a bit slower than what you expect. Still though, nothing atrocious, just relax and enjoy.
I had the mushroom mac n cheese– very good– enough for two to share as a part of a meal. I also had the kale ceasar salad with cornbread croutons, but I asked for a half portion, and it was perfect– even big for a half portion. Next time I’ll try the pulled pork.
My dinner mate had ½ lb of lean brisket and collard greens– all were really tasty and great, but the ½ lb brisket was not a lot of food (it was hard to understand how much it would really be– us silly gooses didn’t know). I would recommend a pound of whatever meat you get if this is a dinner meal, and then at least one side. To make it a hearty meal, I would venture to do two sides. Why not?
Drinks– I had a manhattan, and it was really good– strong and not watered down. My friend had a drink which had mezcal, and it was so overly smokey that it was disappointing, I tried it too and it had a brutal aftertaste in my opinion.
This place was good– the only thing was that the meat portions were hard to visualize, and the price was steep– but then again, good quality food! They’re open till 12am during the week I believe, and 2am on Fri and Sat– perfect for after a game at Barclays.

It’s pretty safe to say that Morgan’s has some solid BBQ but nothing necessarily extraordinary. The beef brisket was tender and well seasoned but unfortunately arrived a little cold to the table. The corn bread was soft and tasty. I appreciate the collab with the Elbow Room but the mac and cheese kinda tasted like Kraft Mac and Cheese with some extra umph. The best part of the meal was certainly the beef ribs and we were lucky enough to get the last serving. It was super tender and extremely filling. This was recommended by our waitress and was hands down the show stopper.
We lingered for a while chatting and sipping on our drinks without feeling rushed. I would definitely revisit.

Solid BBQ spot with a nice space and casual vibe. I came here for brunch/​lunch on a Saturday with three friends and we were pleased to be seated immediately and given a wide variety of menu options to choose from. We ordered a mixture of breakfast/​BBQ food (and went heavy on the mac n cheese because of course). I really dug the pulled pork sandwich, served with coleslaw on top. Normally, I’m not a big slaw fan but Morgan’s was delicate and complemented the tender pork while adding some crunchiness to the sandwich. I doused the whole thing in their delicious barbecue sauce at the table and the whole thing was over much too soon.
The mac was slightly less impressive — my plain side was a little bit bland, so in the future I would opt for one of the many flavored options (buffalo, chicken tinga, mushroom). The cocktails were also a bit lackluster but not bad by any means. Would need to try some more of the BBQ food and desserts before bumping Morgan’s up to a 5, but I was certainly satisfied with the experience and prices. Brunch including a few cocktails and split four ways was under $ 25 per person — success!

Absolutely a good stop before/​after an event at the Barclays Center. We stopped in for dinner between two events and got some delicious Mac and cheese (a sausage Mac du jour and classic), some ribs, wings, and corn bread. They were super welcoming and happy to accommodate our big group, and the service was good (food comes quickly too, at least what we ordered). Beer comes in pints and pitchers and averages about $ 7 a pint. The Mac and BBQ was good and filling (not mind blowing but delicious considering how hungry we were) but cost could climb seriously if you order a bunch a la carte.
Definitely recommend as a near-​Barclays option, perhaps not as a destination solely. But good for a big group of friends to share some good food.

A fun laid-​back vibe, and as someone who possesses Texas roots I can vouch that their sign out front advertising «a taste of Texas» doesn’t disappoint. Cozy inside on the nippy day I visited, but the outdoor patio left me longing to return when the weather was more forgiving.
The brisket sandwich was delish and the standard lean meat option was much appreciated. Be forewarned, when the menu says sandwiches served «with cole slaw» they mean on top and not on the side.
If you don’t want your BBQ dinner to break the bank then go on a weekday when you get a free side thrown in with your sandwich. Otherwise sides will cost you a pretty penny, as seems to be the norm with BBQ in the city. Though the breadcrumb-​topped Mac and Cheese is hearty enough to fill you up pretty well on its own.
Fast takeout as well, handled by a friendly bar staff.

Morgan’s BBQ is located in a very bustling area a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Barclays Center. It’s in a fairly centralized location so it’s a great place to meet up with friends. This past week, a friend and I met at Morgan’s for happy hour. I must say it was one of the best choices we ever made.
I arrived at 4pm and seated myself outside. There weren’t many customers but people started to trickle in moderately as it became closer to dinner time. The server quickly brought over ice water with a couple menus. The service continued to be friendly and attentive. Upon looking at the draft beers, I thought I entered beer heaven. I wanted to try every single one of them. They all seemed to have some kind of fruity element. The server was able to tell me a little bit about each one of them and which ones she suggested. I ended up getting 2 draft beers ($ 4 each for the happy hour special).
Once my friend arrived we ordered wings along with chips and queso. The wings can’t with buffalo sauce and blue cheese on the side. Everything was absolutely delicious. The wings and the queso were super flavorful.
This place left a very positive impression on me and I’ll definitely be back!

Ok kids, lets talk BBQ.
Lets talk about Morgan’s BBQ, specifically, because they kinda know what they’re doing over there on Flatbush…
Like the way they pile their sandwiches up high. Super tender pulled pork on an oversized potato bun. Yeah, I said oversized. No little buns here and excellent meat/​bun ratio. And that bbq sauce? So delish. Tangy, vinegary and easily accessible in a bottle right there on the table.
Lets also talk about the sides offered. All the usual suspects were on the menu — mac, beans, potato salad, etc. For lunch* I had a side of Mac&Cheese with my sandwich and was seriously (and sadly) underwhelmed. The mac had a good cheese factor but the pasta itself was mush, like it had been cooked too long and then sat even longer. So disappointed by the mac.
But I’d rather not leave on a negative note– sooo lets talk quick about the look and feel of Morgan’s. It’s pretty nice. It’s most impressive feature would have to be the large open dining room/​bar and patio for dining al fresco. Back inside are a handful of booths for more intimate dining. Bonus points for the open window kitchen, lighting and cool wood scraps flooring throughout.
Comfortable atmosphere + delicious bbq = a really good visit to Morgan’s. A fine addition to the Flatbush Ave restaurant scene.
*I highly recommend doing Morgan’s for a weekday lunch (if you can swing it of course) special — $ 10.50 gets you a pulled pork sandwich AND a side. Any other time a side of mac&cheese is $ 5 extra bringing your total to $ 15.50.

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Ginormous Beef Rib $ 27. This thing. We call in the indominous rib because it is straight up from Jurassic World. Crust was a little bit on the salty side, but the inside was just rightly reasoned and it did come apart from the bone very easily. I liked it very much.
½lb FATTY (if you must order) Brisket was excellent. Good fat ratio, soft, again a little too salty but mostly on the crust which you can remove. The BBQ sauce was to die for, spicy, tasty, not overly sweet. EXCELLENT.
Cole Slaw, good, i would recommend it.
Came around 5pm so it was happy hour. Only 2 items, thats sad. The $ 2 tacos (pulled pork and brisket) were a great deal, but way too SALTY, that was a miss. I don’t know if i would have them again. And $ 7 Pulled Pork Queso… WOW, I don’t think I have had dipping queso this good. On Point guys.
The food is very filling, I recommend ordering sensibly and go from there. Food doesn’t take long because it is already smoked and ready to please your palate.
They were out of Red Ales (my faves) so had to make do with Shiner Bock Dark Ale (meh) and Abita Light. The Sweet tea + Bourbon was kind of strong (wow), It was okay though.
Service was excellent. My friend brought in a cake for my bday and they gave us the works to celebrate it. Excellent dinner!

The ribs were fairly good.
The brisket was tough and dry. And I ordered the fatty brisket, but it had no fat on it.
The pulled pork was abysmal. It was drier than crackly calloused feet. And it tasted like them, too (maybe even less flavor). It was inedible. I put some sauce on the pork on an attempt to salvage it. The sauce was super sweet and didn’t help at all.
The macaroni from Elbow Room was the best part of the meal.