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John Brown Smokehouse

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BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

Long Island City

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John Brown Smokehouse

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David SalvétJune 2, 2017
Best BBQ ribs I had in my live. Go for pork ribs and fries, I did not like mac-and-cheese and coleslaw that much. Definitely go to this restaurant if you LOVE BBQ.
L. S.March 12, 2016
This place is a gem for those who don't know the LIC area well...an oasis of carnivorous delights. The ribs are a must have & the pork is the perfect not overly fatty but just fatty enough & $2 beer!
Village VoiceNovember 26, 2012
Don't miss the lamb sausage, pulled pork or chicken. But the best part on the menu are the burnt brisket edges. Traditional sides are way above average. Best of NYC Critics' choice winner of best BBQ!
Erik CintronSeptember 8, 2015
Good BBQ considering queens has none. This is a good attempt. . With outdoor seating with graffiti walls. A great selection of craft beer. Good prices, food was good burnt ends juicy. Def has promise
Michael PilchFebruary 9, 2017
Be prepared to wait during peak times, but the food is excellent! The brisket, pastrami and burnt ends top my list but you really can't go wrong. Try the cornbread too! Nice beer selection in the back
Norman TobiasJanuary 31, 2016
The burnt ends were out of this world beautifully cooked chunks of meat with a crust that's unbelievable also loved the brisket nice thick cuts of brisket sweet juicy
Rodrigo SalazarFebruary 8, 2015
the phillipe deluxe sandwich, mac and cheese, and fries(not a fan of the chicken). extensive beer selection (try pineapple cider). con ed and construction workers keep the hipster levels at a 5.try it
Bin YangSeptember 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Recommend splitting platters for your group - get the burnt ends, rib tips, pulled pork but skip the pastrami and brisket. Sides are solid too (I enjoy the vinegar based slaw). Great bar in the back!
HelenDecember 16, 2014
Hidden gem in LIC. Like the majority of reviews, burnt ends are the best. Get the cornbread on the side. So moist and has bits of real corn. Beans and mac are just okay. Plenty of seating as well.
Christina ChinJune 23, 2015
Love pulled pork and cornbread. Coleslaw was great but it's not your typical coleslaw, more vinegary and a little kick. Love it but not for everyone
TK 🍦🍷December 13, 2012
I think the rib tip sandwich is delicious! The collard greens are spicy and stuffed w/bits of meat too. Certain nights there is *loud* and live country music, talking becomes near-impossible.
Raymond RodriguezMay 14, 2014
Just eat the whole menu. Seriously. Usually get the 2 meat platter (chicken and pulled pork) and baked beans and collard green. So good. Ribs are dried rub and amazing. And the corn bread = AMAZE.
JenKuduApril 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Burnt ends are amazing! Great beer choice and they have by far the best BBQ sauce i have ever tasted.. and I grew up on BBQ. Pork ribs are a little tough and the brisket needs a little more flavor.
Jason MarlowApril 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Burnt ends are amazing, potentially life altering. Pastrami, corn bread and cole slaw are other highlights. Solid beer selection and fun outdoor beer garden. All around my favorite BBQ in NYC.
Alex PyatetskyAugust 18, 2018
2nd trip. Burnt End and pork belly are musts. Rib tips good. Wings v tasty. Meat good enough to not sauce. I’d skip pastrami. Gotta try ribs and fois next time.
Judie O'GaraJuly 12, 2019
We had brisket, rib ends and chicken, all very good, but the beans were amazing! Second visit can’t wait to go back. Will go today to retrieve my jacket and get mir beans!
TiffanyAugust 13, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Finally someone in NYC with burnt ends and collard greens worthy of eating. John Brown Smokehouse makes this native southerner so happy.
Ailie ChangAugust 22, 2015
The Burnt Ends just melt in your mouth! I wasn't too big of a fan of the rib tips or mac and cheese. The Cornbread was really good - it's a different texture, but it's yummy!
Alex PyatetskySeptember 25, 2017
Burnt ends take the cake. Would order them in place of regular brisket next time. Slaw is good, cut very fine and vinegary, no mayo. Wings were pretty good. Would try rib tips and fois next time.
Alexandra FanningDecember 10, 2017
Brisket and Pastrami are delish 😘 it's a little loud with football etc but it's a casual spot and pretty cheap as far as good BBQ goes 🍗
Mike WinstonSeptember 12, 2013
It's all about the Burnt Ends. There’s a thick, crispy, spice-loaded, caramelized crust surrounding the most tender, fatty, melty bits of beef brisket in every bite. Read more
Serious EatsJune 27, 2013
There's better brisket in this city, but the restaurant's specialty—Kansas City burnt ends—are great. Just get there early before they sell out. Good beer selection, too.
Tony XerriJuly 1, 2019
Pastrami. I cant stress this enough. Just get it. Pulled pork is fantastic as well, but pass on the pecan wings. Skin isnt crispy but rather rubbery which is a bummer.
Peter LadaSeptember 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
North Carolina style BBQ. Great burnt ends and the spicy sauce has ghost peppers, you are warned! Excellent beer selection and a usually there is live blues in the weekends.
Anthony PerroneFebruary 27, 2016
I had their burnt ends, and their every day specials. The food and service is good. I keep going back for more. I'm glad they are in my neighborhood. Can't wait till they open the back yard. .
Mike PrevetteJuly 11, 2013
Burnt ends are in point! Cornbread was a buttery basket of awesome! Pulling in a distant third was the mac-n-cheese, no flavor.The ghost pepper sauce deserves mention, it was pretty well balanced.
7th.ListOctober 11, 2012
Kansas City-style barbecue at a great price. Taste: Burnt Ends, Smoked Turkey, John Brown Ruben( house cured pastrami, swiss cheese, coleslaw topped with Russian dressing on a roll) Read more
Cali ZimmermanOctober 6, 2014
You haven't lived until you've had the burnt ends here.. The weakest of the meats was the pastrami. The baked beans also have MEAT IN THEM. Get them. The fries were also just ordinary
Brittany GoodwynAugust 16, 2014
The hand cut fries are by far the best I've had. The mac and cheese was also delicious. And please do try the pork ribs.
Danyel SmithDecember 21, 2014
pulled pork is the winner. pork ribs are huge 'n' tender. collard greens, yummy. cornbread is sweet, moist, corn-y, delish. buss staff is awesome—tip them.
Sonny KwokFebruary 4, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Get the corn bread, get the corn bread. Did I say get the corn bread?
Indulgent EatsJune 13, 2016
The burnt ends is the BBQ you want at this LIC spot. Pair it with mac and cheese, corn bread, and some beers in their graffiti-lined backyard seating area.
Trevor DarlingSeptember 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Burnt ends, pastrami, fries, corn bread. All delicious. Can't make a bad decision, and a great back patio and beer selection.
amNewYorkAugust 4, 2014
The burnt ends are a must-have at this Kansas City-style barbecue in Long Island City. And the lamb sausage is a nice nod to Astoria, LIC's Greek neighbor Read more
Albert TongAugust 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Get the burnt ends. It's like meat candy. KC style BBQ at its best.
Rory ParnessMay 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The craft beers are great (ask to taste each) but wait a minute before ordering your 2nd. The high alcohol content sneaks up on you.
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
Their real specialty are Burnt Ends, which are far tastier than they sound: crispy, sweet pieces of meat you can dip in housemade barbecue sauce. They come in sandwich form and by the pound. Read more
Erik SchomburgDecember 29, 2018
Regardless of the meat you order, also get the cornbread (more like corn pudding).
Rob KrumJuly 4, 2018
EVERYTHING!! Pork belly and burnt ends. Seriously everything I put in my mouth was incredible!
Max PerryNovember 6, 2017
Great bbq! Get the $15.50 platter with meat, ribs and one side. Add $2 to substitute with burnt ends.
Amy ChinApril 8, 2013
All the meats were great, but the pastrami, pork belly and burnt ends were superb. No sauce needed, but dip into some of their hot bbq sauce for good measure - adds a sweet kick!
Czarina BehrendsJune 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Burnt ends, collard greens, Mac and cheese are delicious. Love the back patio space and the selection of beer. Can be very loud at times though.
Isaac RadnitzerOctober 24, 2015
Brisket and rip tips are both excellent, large portions for NYC and the corn bread side is on point. Great place to watch Kansas City sports
Village VoiceFebruary 7, 2014
Village Voice is proud to welcome John Brown Smokehouse to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Best item on the menu is the burnt brisket edges.
Matthew CaldecuttDecember 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
There's nothing on the menu that I wouldn't recommend, but the burnt ends are a must and the brisket needs no barbecue sauce it's that moist.
Sree RamanOctober 6, 2016
Best cornbread, amazing brisket and burnt ends
Belkys GNovember 24, 2017
The brisket was awesome, rest of the meat was relatively monotone (couldn’t differentiate the different meats by taste). But the sides !! Were excellent !
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
If the pitmaster has smoked lamb sausage that day, grab some! Unexpectedly, the French fries are wonderful, and so are the meat-intensive collards. Read more
Ed PodojilMay 10, 2016
I don't always recommend cornbread, but when I do, it's John Brown Smokehouse cornbread.
Patrick HealyJuly 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Don't dick around here. This place is too good. Get the burn ends (if they still have any left that day) and a pint of the Devil's Dancer IPA (12% ABV). You will not find better BBQ in NYC.

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