Blue Smoke
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Jazz and Blues Venue, and American Restaurant$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
The experts at The New York Times and Gothamist recommend this place
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The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011This packed barbeque joint is serving up awesome ribs (Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs), perfect mac & cheese and collared greens. Start with the deviled eggs! Jazz music is served on the side.
Divya MenonOctober 9, 2014Great BBQ in Manhattan! We he my husbands 30th Bday here, the food was delicious right from staters, main course & desert. Everything on their menu is great! Great service, thank you for a lovely time
Matt GFebruary 26, 2020Almost everything is great here.. must be a meat lover though. I wouldn’t recommend to a vegan or vegetarian. I’ve been going for years now, it’s not the same without chef Jean Paul but still good!
winMarch 7, 2015Made a veg eater (me namely) a meat believer. Delicious, tried the everything platter, Mac n cheese, kale salad - yummo!Cornbread madelines are out of this world with the maple butter.
Adrienne ReinaMarch 11, 2016The Alabama barbecue wings and cornbread madeleines were the favorites of our group and great for sharing (unlike the barbecue shrimp, which seemed to only be three per order).
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016The wings with the white sauce are mind blowing. And the ribs are good but personally I think the fried chicken is the best. And those biscuits!!!!!
Alison J.May 15, 2016The whiskey flight is a must! The three meat combo plate gives you a taste of ribs, pork and brisket. Take an order of Cornbread Madeleines home.
- DoubleDeuceJanuary 11, 2020Delicious barbecue smells and foods, including Kansas City and Carolina styles. Reasonably priced, including no tipping. The beef ribs, mac-n-cheese and cornbread were my favorites.
New York PostMay 24, 2013Chef Kenny Callaghan makes exemplary Memphis baby back ribs using a 17-spice blend that sits on the ribs for a day. At $16 per half-rack, they're more savory than sweet and fall-off-the-bone tender. Read more
Clayton McLaughlinOctober 11, 2014Ask the bartenders about their whiskey selection. Ribs are sub par (no one at our table ate them all), but everything else was great. Brisket can be served lean, medium or fatty too. Get deviled eggs
KarenJuly 10, 2018Superior service - extremely friendly and helpful wait staff. I came here for a special event and our waitress was just phenomenal. The food was also delicious, but typical BBQ foods.
Mingster CAugust 19, 2014I had the crispy chicken sandwich and it was amazing. I was so surprised by how juicy it was. I asked for fries instead of salad. There are no lunch specials here.
- Jeremy RhodesJanuary 28, 2019Came in on the first day of a new menu and counter-service model at lunch and it was exactly what this neighborhood needed. It’s much cheaper and quicker than it used to be. White wings are the bomb!
Anthony SextonOctober 1, 2018The chicken wings with Alabama white sauce are amazing. After 8pm, they are 50c a wing too!
Aaron AllonDecember 24, 2015Blue smoke use-to-be really good. I keep trying to like it again but since they changed their menu the place is really lame - do NOT visit. For excellent BBQ try Mighty Quinn, Fette Sau, or Hometown
Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015"Pastry chef Jen Giblin worked so hard to create the most flavorful and chocolaty cake and she succeeded. It's available at the Blue Smoke Bake Shop, too." Chef Dan Kluger Read more
Wilson ZhouFebruary 20, 2015Danny Meyer has installed a new chef, in addition to barbecue favorites like brisket and ribs, you'll also find the contemporary Southern cooking of Louisiana-born chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois. Zagat
Travis StathamJune 27, 2018Carnitip: Delicious spicy and tasty brisket. But a half pound was $19.60. Hill Country may be better.
Bernadette BaumMay 26, 2013Visit it often and with regularity. Everything we've had, from salt and pepper beef ribs to brisket to burgers and heirloom-carrot sides, has been outstanding :)
Halstead PropertyDecember 9, 2011Halstead's Local Expert Jeff Tanenbaum says one of the best finds for Jazz, BBQ or both is Blue Smoke. Its a gathering spot for everyone to enjoy great drinks and the best BBQ ribs in NYC.
Lenny GalloJuly 4, 2019Excellent BBQ. I recommend their wings. Make sure to use the white Alabama BBQ sauce on whatever you get.
Jackson DowneyDecember 8, 2013Very kid friendly!!!! Before your food comes they bring out an uncooked cookie for your child to decorate and then put it in the oven for them to take home or eat for dessert.
Saibal ChakraburttyMarch 13, 2019Brisket, deviled eggs, mac and cheese were standouts. Friendly staff and just-enough portion sizes makes this place a must-visit.
Kirsty AllenApril 28, 2016The Alabama white wings are actually incredible. Everything here is delicious and the whisky cocktails make it perfect
- Christopher TaiApril 18, 2011One of the best BBQ places in the city. It's hard to decide what to order, but their pulled pork melts in your mouth like butter. Order the ribs if you're really hungry, and there are plenty of sides
Ali JustynowiczNovember 12, 2011We ordered quite a number of appetizers so we could sample all different dishes. The chipotle wings were delicious! Best part for me was the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake. Best I've ever had!
Shiv HiraJuly 19, 2011Advice from a veteran - the move here is to order a bunch of apps/sides, chipotle wings, spicy cheese fries, mac n cheese, cornbread, can't remember is the sausage sampler is still on the menu- Andy HeathJanuary 10, 2017Notwithstanding comments at top of listing Blue Smoke does not have chicken fried steak on the menu and bartender standing ifo me says they haven't in a long time, but it was great when they did.
Larissa AlvarezNovember 15, 2016Staff is so accommodating. Mac n cheese is bomb. All the meats were great. Dessert wasn't my favorite & I live for dessert.
Halstead Property ManagerAugust 30, 2011Halstead's Local Expert Jeff Tanenbaum says one of the best finds for Jazz, BBQ or both is Blue Smoke. Its a gathering spot for everyone to enjoy great drinks and the best BBQ ribs in NYC.
Roger SchonfeldAugust 23, 2014The Texas Salt and Pepper Beef Ribs are extraordinary (although we suspect they have nitrates/nitrites in them). Eat them. Also very good deviled eggs.
The Mac and cheese is soooo good. The place is on the pricey side but so worth it
If this is your first time and you don't know what to eat, ribs sampler is the best choice that you can have. You will have three different ribs and They ar absolutely delicious.
BBQ Pork Spare Ribs with Sweet Potato Mash & Candied Pecans
Great place. Huge fan of the wings here, I just wish they offered the regular menu in addition to the Brunch menu on Sunday.
Evan MarcusApril 15, 2016Try the lamb belly! Awesome. But everything is good there. Come hungry; the portions are big and you'll want a lot.
dave dAugust 29, 2011the pulled pork sandwich, the fries, the slaw salad, and the burgers are all excellent. house beer is very creamy and wonderful. plus, Jazz downstairs to pull it all together!
Victor QuinnJanuary 21, 2018Excellent barbecue, mac and cheese is delicious, and the cornbread madeleines are delightful. Highly recommended!
Vonetta SmithSeptember 2, 2012Never had Shrimp Corn Dogs before going to Blue Smoke. It's a very soulful and delicious place to it. Love the Blue Smoke Burger! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014The BBQ that kicked off the NYC scene and brought great BBQ here. Kid friendly and good for groups. A must try.
AntonellaMay 4, 2014Lynchburg lemonade is so good! Refreshing! Oh and def get the Mac and cheese...delicious!
NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011The Ribs are succulent and flavorful; sweet and savory! Our favorite dish was the Mashed potatoes. Rich, creamy and accented by the crispy onions on top. Pure goodness!- Jonathan ExilApril 21, 2018The Alabama white sauce wings and corn bread mandellins were amazing. Entree are a la carte so browse the sides.
Kaitlyn PezikAugust 13, 2015the pulled pork sandwich and Mac and cheese are musts. portions are a bit small, service was extremely slow, but the quality of food would make me come back.
Frankie NovickMarch 16, 2011My favorite place for BBQ in NY. Ribs are delicious, warm BBQ chips and blue cheese dip is a great starter and don't miss out on the rich and creamy mac and cheese
Matt HantzJune 23, 2012Genius idea for kids: they being you cookie dough in the shape of a pig with sprinkles for the kid to do the decorating, then take it back to kitchen for cooking, and then bring out the cooked cookie.
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Blue Smoke
116 E 27th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington Ave)
New York, NY 10016
United States
New York, NY 10016
United States
Widely credited as the founder of New York City’s barbecue movement, Blue Smoke celebrates the evolving American South while honoring its culinary traditions.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 447-7733
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"Delicious food, fast serving. Great place to get quality food if in rush, but also a nice place to hang out with close friends."
Huaisi Cen - 7.9
"super kid-friendly. They bring out a piggie cookie to decorate then bake it! We love the fry bread (ESP the toffee sauce!) and the KC ribs were awesome! Also get the creamed spinach & Mac n cheese"
Giao R. - 6.2
"Solid quick lunch spot, sandwiches were what I expected, delicious bread too"
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