Blue Smoke
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Jazz and Blues Venue, and American Restaurant$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The New York Times and Eater
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Roseann LoSchiavoAugust 20, 2014Well I went against the grain and ordered the fried chicken this dish gets 10 clucks it is excellent. The warm BBQ chips make a lip smacking appetizer👍
Kevin ThompsonMay 14, 2014Ribs are overrated. Stick with the following: Deviled Eggs (delicious with a slight kick), Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork and Fried Chicken.
alice tJuly 20, 2011Came here for restaurant week and had chipotle wings, Kansas city ribs, and hot fudge brownie. All were finger lickin good, and the service = top notch. Definitely will be returning.
Chad HornerMarch 27, 2016it's a small touch, but Blue Smoke has the *best* hand wipes of any barbecue joint I've been to
Sabrina PorterMay 8, 2010Great BBQ meals, a little on the pricey side but always yummy and worth the extra cash. I suggest going there with a group and sharing all the sides because it tends to be hard to choose just one. Sta Read more
Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018Fantastic BBQ, ask for the daily specials - cocktails and fried chicken are always on point.
Michael BrownSeptember 20, 2015The ribs were disappointing. The baby back wasnt tasty. The wings were amazing though. The green beans were fantastic also.
Come for weekend brunch and go nuts with the fried chicken & waffles -- slather on some maple butter and hot sauce... it's a real revelation.
At lunch...I had the Rhapsody in 'Cue which was incredible. The fried bread with caramel dipping sauce was super! Atmosphere and service superb!!!
Frank RimalovskiDecember 24, 2011I expect great food and service from every Danny Meyer restaurant, and this only gets a pretty good from me. Beef ribs were the best of the rib sampler we had. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Ben LugavereOctober 12, 2015Blue Smoke's baby back ribs are comparable to those you would get at Apple Bees; only difference being that they only give you a quarter rack.
Ben BowersAugust 21, 2011The Rhapsody in Que is an excellent sampler of most of Blue Smokes specialities and isn't too overwhelming size wise. As others have said, the Mac n cheese is a must have.
Love the BBQ here, North Carolina style pulled pork, delicious mac and cheese, yum- Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019Fantastic BBQ, ask for the daily specials - cocktails and Alabama wings are a must.
- If your out-of-town guests like BBQ, this is a cool place to go to. Make sure to get a side of the mashed potatoes, sinfully delicious!
Garett PressOctober 28, 2014Cornbread with syrup is bonkers delicious. Get rhapsody in cue for a smattering of bbq delights.
Adam S.November 27, 2012Fantastic brisket, pulled pork, and ribs... and awesome sides: Mac n cheese, sweet potato fries, beans, etc
Peter GentOctober 11, 2014Get the wings. The wings are awesome, and the blue cheese that comes with them is the tastiest I've ever had.
Steven NigriJuly 10, 2011Great food, always bad service. Then the servers always ask why you only tip 18% and don't even say hello to you. Love the food recommend getting it to go, bar tenders and servers always treat bad..
Basheer BergusJune 1, 2012Love the Texas ribs. Creamed spinach was delicious, and the wait staff was fast and funny. Great beer and bourbon selection too!
Serious EatsAugust 2, 2013Slightly fancy sit-down barbecue. Salt and pepper beef short ribs are the must-order.
Anthony CaponitiSeptember 4, 2014I definitely recommend the brisket shoulder and can't go wrong with the tomato-based Carolina BBQ sauce.
Ernie OportoJanuary 19, 2015Great beers! Delicious ribs and burgers! A gourmet spot without the crazy prices.
Helen YuMay 2, 2012Get the dessert sampler - banana cream pie, lemonade cake, chocolate cake, strawberry-rhubarb crisp, key lime pie. Incredible!
Claudio André de CastroNovember 12, 2016Once you try the "candied lamb bacon" your life will change forever! Amazing!!!
ChrystieNovember 7, 2014Best Mac & Cheese. Pulled Pork & Brisket. Burgers. Deviled Eggs. Great beer selection.
Pub Diaries www.pubdiaries.comAugust 31, 2011We had mussels, hush puppies to start. The broth on the mussels was good enough to have on it's own. Rib sampler for one was enough for two.
Rachel RJanuary 23, 2017Too many good dishes to count - try the Brussels sprouts, biscuits, and especially the smoked chicken wings!
GourmetLiveJuly 25, 2011It might seem like sacrilege for a pitmaster from the tiny Georgia town of Unadilla to laud a somewhat upscale dining spot in the middle of Manhattan, but Myron Mixon says Blue Smoke chef Kenny Callag
Brian ChristopherJuly 1, 2014Salt and Pepper Beef Ribs for sure! And the sweet potato wedges. The dip for the wedges, OMG
Coble GirlsSeptember 14, 2012Pulled pork, shrimp corn dogs, deviled eggs and the burgers. I can't wait to go back to try the ribs.
Avin NarasimhanJuly 15, 2011hush puppies are fantastic, served with a jalapeno marmalade. mac + cheese is also ridiculously good but very rich. oh and the bbq = fantastic
William HendershotDecember 30, 2012My favorite bbq spot in the city. It is always reliably delicious. Get the fried chicken!
Brisket is unreal and the Mac & Cheese is worth a repeat visit...or two. 😊
Rami MassoudSeptember 2, 2016The wings were great, especially with sauce on the side so they are nice and crispy
Brian SnyderApril 29, 2013If you ask nicely, they'll fix you the biscuits and gravy as a side dish at dinner. And they are amazing!
Jonathan CohenJanuary 18, 2015It's the carbs that stood out for me. Pure and perfect take on Mac & Cheese.
Michelle TNovember 12, 2010I second the spicy cheese fries - there's just something about pigging out from a bucket that adds to the allure! My friend was pleased with the huge gluten-free menu that's mostly unadvertised.
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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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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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