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John Brown Smokehouse

(Now Closed)

BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

Long Island City

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John Brown Smokehouse

Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Time Out New York

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Rebecca HMarch 15, 2015
This place is great. Only thing I will pass on next time is the brisket, nothing special and everything else was great. The special chicken wings were BOMB!!!
Victoria U.July 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best barbecue in the city (so far). Get the burnt ends and the corn bread!
Chelsea BalkanJune 9, 2018
#DubiDO #FabuLIST burnt ends and corn bread are the winners here. #DubiDONT love their bbq sauce which is unfortunate
Eric GeordiMay 15, 2016
Burnt ends were done so they must be good! I had the rib tips which were pretty awesome.. Fantastic beer selection and live music
Ana MGSeptember 15, 2013
Texas style barbecue with a twist. Excellent (and unusual) beer selection. Cider & wine, too. Try a Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat with your 'cue.
OjeApril 7, 2013
Corn Bread is on point. Mac and cheese is not nearly as good. Brisker was pretty good if you like it on the leaner side. Very cool place and they had live music outdoors.
Kathleen VargasJune 17, 2015
I loved the corn bread!! For it to be what this place is known for the burnt ends wasn't for me I liked the brisket better.
Marc MayerJuly 20, 2019
If you’re not eating the corn bread, you’re making a mistake. It’s delicious. It’s also extremely filling, so maybe wait until after that big meeting to eat here. You’re gonna need a nap.
Sean SmithSeptember 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Burnt ends and cornbread coupled with a great beer selection and backyard make this one of the better BBQ places in Astoria.
James FiltzNovember 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Can't leave without at least 4oz per person of Burnt Ends. If they have lamb sausage or duck breast these are epic. The pastrami is not traditional but makes an incredible room temp Reuben ala langers
M MJuly 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everyone said to get the burnt ends. I got the burnt ends sandwich. Get the burnt ends! =)
Sean LudwigJune 3, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The burnt ends are one of the single best BBQ items in NYC. Get them and the beans.
What's Good HereApril 27, 2016
The burnt ends are "melt in your mouth" good
NinaAugust 12, 2013
Amazing meat, even better sides (corn muffin goodness) and live jazz on Sundays. Worth a small trek. Try the chicken.
Meredith ZinkOctober 2, 2011
New venture from the former pitt master at Hill Country.... Out of the way location - casual, BYOB, awesome food, friendly service- as the menu says Kansas City Style "Serious Barbecue" -- DO it!
Yuan-young IshiguroJuly 17, 2013
Awesome! Gotta come next time. I got the platter of 3ribs and 1/3 pork belly. Got mac'n cheese for size. The great choice of special beers.
Christine CardosoJuly 12, 2014
Pitchers of draft beer, amazing BBQ and beer garden scene in the back. Pastrami, pulled chicken & burnt ends, oh my!
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellDecember 12, 2017
If nothing else, get the cornbread! Best cornbread I’ve ever eaten. The brisket is fantastic is well!
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011
Try the Rib Tips, rubbed down with paprika and brown sugar, then smoked over peach and pecan wood for three hours. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
Amy Hintz GoodsideMay 26, 2017
Casual, order-at-the-counter spot with a spacious backyard. Don't miss the cornbread!
MitchellMarch 22, 2014
There's a modest, yet well curated selection of craft beer. For some reason they don't tell you what's available anywhere online though.
Nathan YuenAugust 19, 2014
Two meats platter come with good amount of food!! Watch out for the hot sauce!! Cause it's hot!
Ryan GoltzmanJune 12, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Best burnt ends of all time. Great beer selection. Outdoor seating thru the back. Great spot.
Abner AcevesNovember 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Kansas City Chiefs and everything spot! BBQ here is up there with some of the best in the city. Pit-master Josh is the man!
Peter BoyceJune 15, 2019
Chicken, brisket, burnt ends, beer selection, outdoor seating
What's Good HereMay 2, 2017
Choose the corn bread for the side. Moist and not dry like others and has the right bit of sweetness and amount of corn.
Arika LarsonMay 27, 2016
I'm from KC so I am in heaven. burnt end sandwich, fries and a boulevard wheat? YES PLEASE.
Alex TangeSeptember 24, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Monday’s $2 draft beer special. Can’t beat that. Not to mention the best BBQ in the city!
Village VoiceMay 31, 2012
The lamb sausage here wonderfully balances the flavors of smokiness and sheep. It ranks number 4 on Robert Sietsema’s top 10 lamb dishes in NYC.
Matthew CaldecuttJune 4, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Finally tried there barbecue sauce and even mild version has a kick.
Matt SaplinDecember 27, 2011
Bring you appetite! These nice people have lots of great sandwich, salad, meat, and side options. Burnt Ends are excellent, and the pastrami is amazing.
Kathleen VargasJune 17, 2015
The corn bread is AMAZING!!! Would definitely come back just for that
VladNovember 8, 2017
Get the combo of ribs and burned ends - gigantic portion, yummy.
Wilson ZhouApril 28, 2014
Josh Bowen moved his Kansas City-style barbecue spot, named for the firebrand abolitionist, into this larger, homey place, with a beer garden out back.
Jennie PaiSeptember 2, 2013
Awesome place for great bbq....the mac and cheese was unique and delicious! Also has outdoor seating! Major plus
Brandon HenryMay 6, 2016
I've never been excited to eat collard greens before! The selection is on point too!
KristiaMarie Pastor BalatbatJuly 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Burnt ends or nothing!! Beware: they may run out! Great non-creamy slaw. Their corn bread is the best!!!
Bryant BalatbatMay 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Burnt ends, burnt ends, burnt ends. Also, best cornbread I've ever had.
Ellen GraftonMay 18, 2013
The pulled pork is delicious and the sides are generous. The cornbread is more of a bread pudding and very tasty.
Jesse BagelsOctober 17, 2015
Very cool spot with pretty good BBQ and a backyard!
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013
New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue says, "Owner Josh Bowen might not be the first pitmaster to smoke his own pastrami, but he does the deli meat proud."
Mohammed C.April 20, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Can’t say enough, everything here is AMAZING.
Penelope KokkinidesApril 2, 2015
One of my favorite places to eat in town! Try the burnt ends -- you'll be glad you did.
Aaron DavidsonAugust 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The burnt ends are delicious, as are the chicken wings. There's often live music playing.
Christine CardosoSeptember 24, 2014
$3 happy hour beer specials, outdoor beer garden, live jazz and amazing BBQ. What more could you ask for?
Steph SchneiderMarch 6, 2017
Delicious, first come first serve seating.
Nathan YuenNovember 21, 2014
Legit BBQ, can't go wrong with any thing
Albert FreemanMarch 1, 2013
Ghost pepper sauce is the realness. Meats are all so tasty picking one is a problem... Multiple meat platter is the solution.
Anthony PerroneFebruary 21, 2016
I love the pull pork sandwich, and their ribs the sides are judt as good.Great service.
Scott LustigJuly 2, 2015
I always get the burnt ends but be sure to get here early. When the BBQ is running low they're out for the day.

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