Blue Smoke
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Jazz and Blues Venue, and American Restaurant$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
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Angela WangSeptember 7, 2012Ppl please don't come here, and order a lean salad with everything on the side. Its called good BBQ etiquette.
Frank ValletuttiAugust 28, 2010Warm BBQ Chips + Bacon and Blue Cheese dip...as delicious as it sounds. If you get the Pulled pork be prepared to eat. Huge portions!
DensJune 9, 2011If someone else is picking up the tab, look for the Pappy Van Winkle on the whiskey menu.
Come for lunch. The brisket sandwich (marbeled) is the best thing on the menu.
Adam BissonnetteOctober 20, 2011Mac and cheese is very heavy but out of this world! And the pulled just melts in your mouth!!!
Mollly GrayJune 27, 2012Order the porch swing gin cocktail and the fry bread with chipotle butter! Delicious!
The brisket sandwich is the best in NYC. Get it. Love it. Thank me later.
Erica B.August 8, 2014Not going to get the Mac and cheese again. It wasn't that special and it was about $7!!! Baby back ribs are delicious.
Julie SonMarch 5, 2012Spacious. Fry bread with chipotle butter is really good. The steak was great. Ribs was dry and hard.
A BDecember 22, 2014Fight to the death for the last roasted oysters. Skip dessert, just order more ribs.
Lindsay LoydAugust 5, 2011Best bbq in manhattan. Great bourbon selection. Make sure to get some cornbread.
Steve W.August 19, 2010For all my St. Louis people out in NYC, Blue Smoke is one of the few places you can get Fitz's Rootbeer and toasted Ravioli's. Fantastic.
Ask for the fry bread with toffee instead of chipotle butter. and get it for dessert!
The Blonde GourmandJuly 4, 2012Some of the best BBQ around & amazing drinks - have the blood orange margarita!
- Apparently, they've replaced the creamed spinach with sautéed spinach for the summer months. Sniff...
Chad RitchieMarch 25, 2011A bit pricy, but fast service, great food... I wouldn't go here often but if I'm in the mood for good BBQ I will come back!
blue smoke is closing at midnight tonight.. and for every friday & saturday from now on.
Get the rib sampler for 2, some deviled eggs and the chocolate layer cake - complete with a glass of milk.
Dan GoldinDecember 31, 2011Great beef ribs but a bit pricey. Good service and a nice beer selection. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Daniel HellerAugust 25, 2011Brings friends and get wings and some lean brisket and a whole lot of Brooklyn Brewery Concoction pitchers
- Jason MoloffNovember 20, 2010The best pulled pork sandwich in New York- you can order it any time of the day even if it's off the menu.
CaraApril 21, 2011Honestly, one of the best BBQ joints in NYC!!!! Beers,food, atmosphere are all superb!
Ribs for 2 will leave no one hungry. Get cornbread too, ain't nothing wrong with that
Jessica B.May 24, 2011Good brisket (as long as you order it lean). I thought the Mac and cheese was too rich/ cheesy (crazy, I know).
Lou CarulliDecember 8, 2014Well done BBQ! Brisket here is the specialty and the way to go. Get it marbled as I did so there I a little more fat on it. also had the rib sampler which was on point as well as the Mac & cheese.
Vincent VelemaMay 13, 2014Have an Ellington cucumber cocktail while enjoying some funky jazz tunes :)
your entertainment guidesFebruary 24, 2011Great BBQ in the city. The Cajun Creole Shrimp is amazing, just be sure to have some Zantac on hand!
Jason WilliamsNovember 17, 2012Great place to kick back and chow down!! Recommend getting the sampler
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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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Street
Restroom
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.4
"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
"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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