Blue Smoke
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Jazz and Blues Venue, and American Restaurant$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
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Avin NarasimhanAugust 6, 2014Burger is great. Also highly recommend hush puppies and Mac and cheese.
Julian SilvaOctober 4, 2013A pretty sterile place but it's midtown so there you have it. No happy hour but Imperial Pints. Between here and Shorty's or Barfly i'd stick with Shorty's.
Yoni ZloczewskiDecember 20, 2015Average BBQ but it's one of the only sit down proper BBQ environments so if your party is fussy and doesn't like ordering at the counter or sitting on benches - that their fancy pants to Blue Smoke
heather doughertyMarch 11, 2016go for brunch - fried chicken sammie with egg & pimento cheese on a doughnut
The New York TimesAugust 27, 2010Great service and plenty of room make this our best family barbecue restaurant. Bring the kids for beef ribs, pit beans, dessert cookies.
Canada O'DayJuly 2, 2012The frybread is really delish!!! Great cocktails too, including really strong mint juleps and Lynchburg lemonade.
Margaret MolloyOctober 17, 2015Outstanding choice for people with allergies: menu detailed top 7 allergens.
Mike FraiettaDecember 10, 2014Not bad BBQ if stuck in Manhattan, but I'd go to Beast of Bourbon or Fette Sau in BK if you need a real fix. Impressive beer rotation.
Hal MillerDecember 3, 2011You can take your time here and enjoy a tasty meal. Plenty of space (stroller-friendly) and great service.
Miss Uniqua MercedesApril 10, 2013Can get really crowded at night but its worth it! Different types of ribs for your preference.
Ray LinNovember 10, 2013Classy BBQ joint with tender, juicy brisket and great service and atmosphere.
Wei VaynOctober 13, 2015Try the Warm Barbecue Potato Chips With Blue Cheese & Bacon Dip (via @Foodspotting)
Joe CheskinAugust 11, 2014I could eat their chicken wings all day...but then I wouldn't have room for the ribs!
womanatOctober 2, 2010Baby back ribs are great! One rack is enough for two people. Order two sides: french fries and blue cheese with bacon dip sauce and it will be perfect!
Deej StuNovember 22, 2011Come for the pulled pork platter, stay for the ambiance and great service! I'll hit this place up every time I'm in NYC.
A MargsOctober 28, 2012Ask for the toffee sauce with fry bread! Also the pulled pork platter will feed a family of four!
DaveJuly 26, 2013You don't want the pulled pork. You want the brisket. Trust me. This is good brisket.
Alex PyatetskyOctober 2, 2017Reputation was that this was going to be king of NY BBQs. Not even close. Flavors are good, but brisket was dried out. Only sauce is sweet/molassessy. It's an alright place but nowhere near the top.
The Daily MealApril 11, 2011"A fat, juicy patty served with slabs of smoke-cured bacon will make you leave grinning and content." -Darren Atkins, New York's 10 Best Burgers to Eat Outdoors Read more
Pilar PedrinelliMarch 29, 2013My first night ever in NYC i was carried here and i discovered how an hamburger should taste like. Smoked, well-done. Whatever, take it.
Julie StubbsMarch 12, 2014As a born and raised Southern Girl, I rate this BBQ ordinary. They try to do 2 much here with the Memphis, KC, TX BBQ versions, etc. stick to being good at 1 version bc u can't be good at everything.
Get the sides. ANY of the sides. You won't be disappointed.
- Hospitality85October 31, 2015Drinks were a bit slow, but the food and atmospfere are Great!! Recomended..
Michael KimbroughMarch 28, 2013One of the best places for southern BBQ! I should know, I'm a southern boy, us southern boy know our BBQ.
Susan PernaApril 11, 2015Saw this on the food network and had to go and I'm glad I did. My son loves it
- Ginny ClausenMarch 11, 2012Got a combo plate that happened to include smoked chicken, which I never would have ordered on its own. It was unbelievably good!
Mike McMeekinOctober 14, 2013Slather everything the Kansas City BBQ sauce, and eat at least a dozen hush puppies
Christophe FourleignieSeptember 20, 2012A place where you can listen to jazz classics while enjoying a BBQ menu
Lee HoffmanJanuary 27, 2013The highlights are the apps and sides - the fried bread, biscuits = delicious
Baby backs are really good here, and not sure expensive by NY standards
Sure, it's turning into a chain cm. but Danny Meyer is a pioneer when it comes to service-oriented excellence.
Emily HollettMarch 31, 2013Great service, good food... Get the dessert sampler. They are all so good!
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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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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Ribs are awesome. Some if the best I have ever had!"
Chris Kolio - 6.2
"Solid quick lunch spot, sandwiches were what I expected, delicious bread too"
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