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(Now Closed)BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Long Island City
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Time Out New York
252 Tips and reviews
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DiggsOctober 19, 2013What a gem! If you enjoy the traditional southern smokehouse feel and flavor, you have to try this place...
Best ribs I have had in NY - get there early because they often sell out before 8pm.
Priscilla GentlesJuly 21, 2013Pitmaster Patrick lives up title can't wait to go back again and again and again!
Michael Steven WilliamsApril 17, 2015Pork belly was awesome. Ribs, pretty good. Pulled pork, aight. Brisket, weak.
Don't sleep on the chicken. $2 select beers on Mondays
Patrick Healy owes me big time for introducing him to the best BbQ in NYC. Burnt Ends and the cornbread are KILLER. Bang Bang.
Patricia Diaz SwedinSeptember 1, 2013Founders Dirty Bastard is good. Mac & cheese is so good (really). And if you like dry, pan-shaped corn bread - don't order this pile of moist crusty goodness.
Amy Johnson CookOctober 15, 2015Great beer selection & loved the corn bread. Very casual atmosphere.
alfonso clarkNovember 20, 2016Queens Long Island City Place is amazing one of New York City's hidden gems
Paul van EijdenApril 6, 2015Best place in town for pulled pork or burned ends. Be early or they're sold out.
Byron BrewerOctober 22, 2011Really cozy spot with some serious 'cue. Try the pork belly between two slices of white bread. Simple, rich and delicious.
Ignatius ChenJuly 21, 2014Seriously great BBQ and live music. Their outside courtyard is a hidden gem!
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011Recommended: Pork ribs and rib tips, pork belly, lamb sausage sandwich, burnt ends, cole slaw. Read more
Damn good BBQ. Bring a sweater or plan to keep your coating since they keep it chilly in the winter brrrr.
Stuart CoatesMay 15, 2015One of those "oh, who knew there was an amazing BBQ spot here" places. You know what I mean.
- 4-time Pro Bowler, Tony Richardson, can sometimes be seen tending to the John Brown Smokehouse bar.
Drop in on a warm sunday afternoon. Live music in the back patio.
Beer and BBQ. Burnt ends are the best but they're always out.
Antonio del RioMarch 13, 2014Had high hopes for this place but was left disappointed. Burnt ends and pulled pork were flavorless and dry. Mac n cheese was disgraceful as well as the collard greens. What did I do wrong?
Tara G.December 13, 2012I preferred the burnt ends sandwich, although the rib tips are also delicious.
Ben FischerJuly 19, 2014They have a place on the chalkboard specifically to tell you what meat they have run out of. But they don't use it. So pretty much assume they're out of anything good.
joanneApril 23, 2012good meats, good sides, good people. everyone loves the burnt ends, but i'm partial to the ribs.
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John Brown Smokehouse
10-43 44th Dr (btwn 10th & 11th St)
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(347) 617-1120
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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