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Barbecue
The Smoke Joint is one of Barbecue.

1. The Smoke Joint

87 S Elliott Pl (btwn Lafayette Ave & Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Fort Greene · 215 tips and reviews

Charlie K.Charlie Kaplan: A bustling, if unglamorous barbecue spot, enjoying conspicuous location, proximity to BAM, and some deliciously and festive corn on the cob. The sandwiches outshine the dishes, but the brisket is tops

Southern Hospitality is one of Barbecue.

2. Southern Hospitality

645 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 243 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Justin Timberlake’s place lives up to the hype with delicious baby back ribs and mac n’ cheese – even if it’s on the pricey side. It’s usually crowded, so you might as well wait at the bar.

Mighty Quinn's BBQ is one of Barbecue.

3. Mighty Quinn's BBQ

103 2nd Ave (at E 6th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 519 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Beef ribs, pulled pork, and beans with burnt ends all excel at Hugh Mangum's modern-looking barbecue joint.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of Barbecue.

4. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.6
604 Union St (at 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Gowanus · 286 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Brooklyn location of the popular barbecue destination. Ribs and wings are a must.

The Cardinal is one of Barbecue.

5. The Cardinal

234 E 4th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 88 tips and reviews
John Brown Smokehouse is one of Barbecue.

6. John Brown Smokehouse

10-43 44th Dr (btwn 10th & 11th St), Long Island City, NY
BBQ Joint · 259 tips and reviews

Lenore T.Lenore Townsend: Burnt ends and pork belly yummmy

Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue is one of Barbecue.

7. Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue

7.4
267 Flatbush Ave (St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Prospect Heights · 182 tips and reviews

Juliette R.Juliette Richey: Real Texas style BBQ in Brooklyn! Try the pulled pork, brisket, and the pork ribs. You will not be disappointed. Awesome location, such a friendly staff! New fav BBQ spot.

Pig Guy NYC is one of Barbecue.

8. Pig Guy NYC

8413 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Bay Ridge · 1 tip

Tom M.Tom Maxim: Open as of 7/17

Beast of Bourbon is one of Barbecue.

9. Beast of Bourbon

710 Myrtle Ave (btwn Spencer & Walworth St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 79 tips and reviews

Alicia A.Alicia Alvarado: Brisket and pimento mac and cheese are amazing. Skip the smoked chicken wings. The mean mustard sauce is like crack in a bottle.

Hometown Bar-B-Que is one of Barbecue.

10. Hometown Bar-B-Que

9.3
454 Van Brunt St (at Reed St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Red Hook · 349 tips and reviews

Jeremy W.Jeremy Wilcox: The lamb belly is the best thing you will eat at any BBQ joint in the city.

The Round Up Texas BBQ is one of Barbecue.

11. The Round Up Texas BBQ

8.9
2741 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY
BBQ Joint · 28 tips and reviews

Colleen M.Colleen Megan: We've been to a lot of BBQ places but this is the best. The brisket and ribs are delicious. This isn't a "if you're in the area" type of place, it's a "go out of your way" to eat here type if place.

Butcher Bar is one of Barbecue.

12. Butcher Bar

7.7
37-10 30th Ave (at 37th St), Astoria, NY
BBQ Joint · 125 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: You'd be crazy not to get the smoked pork belly. It blows the burnt ends out of the water. While you're here be sure to try one of their organic sodas and stick around for the free apple pie. Awesome.

The Strand Smokehouse is one of Barbecue.

13. The Strand Smokehouse

25-27 Broadway (at Crescent St), Astoria, NY
BBQ Joint · Astoria · 194 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: The pulled lamb was awesome. Growlers can be tedious to pour. Get rid of the mirrors. Beer in mason jars? This place CAN be great but at the moment are trying way too hard to be liked. Ease up guys...

14. Randall's Barbecue

359 Grand St (at Essex), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Alex P.Alex Pyatetsky: 1st time I came here, they were out of everything. Try 2: The fatty brisket & ribs are amazing. Pastrami is ok. Wings = skip. Slaw's ok, sides ok. No vinegar sauce, but yes hot sauce.