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8 W. 36th St., New York 10001
212-290-2211

Kristalbelli

K-pop BBQ joint from Seoul star J.Y. Park. More upscale than your usual K-Town meat slinger, with elaborate venting to keep you from smelling like an apartment fire. Kristalbelli = super-heated cry... read more

321 W. 44th St., New York 10036
646-692-9115

Gyu-Kaku

This is a chain, to be sure, but still: points for style. Sleek and modern with plenty of room. Grab the bull by the horns, as the name suggests, and be your own Benihana chef. Charcoal grills and ... read more

109 W. Broadway, New York 10013
212-383-0109

Super Linda

Not inspired by an action hero accountant, more like "super pretty," i.e. the crowds that Matt Abramcyk and Serge Becker routinely attract. Spanish accent carries over to the cooking, with an ex-JG... read more

669 Union St., New York 11215
347-227-7777

Fort Reno Provisions

Slope’s no longer a BBQ desert, thanks to Palo Santo and friends laying in some slow-smoking hickory. Check the chalkboard for meats of the day, and hope for ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. O... read more

255 Vesey St., New York 10282
212-889-2005

Blue Smoke

BBQ into the BPC. Open-pit grilling ain't allowed in Manhattan, but Danny Meyer gives us the next best thing at this spin-off of his Flatiron fave. Bakery for treating the family, bar for treating ... read more

234 E. 4th St., New York 10009
212-995-8600

The Cardinal

Name honors the state bird of North Carolina, both kitchen and vibe follow the Tar Heel lead. Pork chops come fried then smothered, BBQ plates go triple threat with pig, brisket, and homemade hot l... read more

1125 First Ave., New York 10065
212-832-1551

Neely’s Barbecue Parlor

Tennessee down-home stars try out the dead opposite environment. Rambling UES spot takes its parlor theme seriously, with old-timey wallpaper, fireplace, ceiling fans. Multiple rooms, porch seating... read more

645 Ninth Ave., New York 10036
212-265-1000

Southern Hospitality

Tennessee's favorite son, Justin Timberlake, plays front man to expanding BBQ scene. Goes whole hog with Confederate faves, covering pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and fried versions of pretty muc... read more

647 Ninth Ave. , New York 10036
212-245-8880

Ember Room

Ian Chalermkittichai (as in Kittichai) joined forces with publicity-shy chef Todd English for upscale Asian BBQ. English is gone now, and the ship is gradually tightening up. Lacquered duck, chocol... read more

44 Berry St., New York 11211
718-218-6655

Mable's Smokehouse and Banquet Hall

A Hill Country for Billyburg. Inspiration comes from north of Texas (Oklahoma and Kentucky upbringings), cooking is down home all the way. Counter service for pulled pork, brisket, St. Louis-style ... read more

456 Hudson St., New York 10014
212-414-2929

Takashi

Cow palace. Beef bits you never imagined eating served to you raw. Korean take on Japanese yakiniku has you grilling it yourself right at the table. Chow down on three different parts of cow stomac... read more

91 S. 6th St., New York 11211
718-599-3090

Fatty 'Cue

Billyburg BBQ bro to equally obese crustacean sis. Fatty Crab's Zak P. sprinkles his magical Malaysian spices on ‘cue smoked by Hill Country OG pitmaster. Texas vs. Southeast Asia: smoked-fis... read more

116 E. 16th St., New York 10003
212-673-6465

Brother Jimmy's

Citywide 'cue chain brings the roadhouse kitsch to Union Square. Weathered wood, old signs, curving bar wallpapered in license plates. Gobble up some southern-style BBQ, hickory smoked and served w... read more

181 Lexington Ave., New York 10016
212-779-7427

Brother Jimmy's BBQ

Citywide 'cue chain just the thing for fratastic M-Hill. Roadhouse kitsch inside, old wood, hubcaps, barrels, trademark "Be Nice or Leave" sign. Bar wallpapered in license plates. Sit at a table sh... read more

225 Park Ave. So., New York
212-533-2500

Wildwood Barbeque

Park Avenue South, y’all. ’Cue craze burns on unabated with latest Stephen Hanson entry. Ex-cop pitmaster "Big Lou" Elrose mixes and matches regional styles, excels with Texas brisket, Carolina pul... read more

1460 Second Ave., New York 10021
212-249-1001

Southern Hospitality

Tennessee favorite son Justin Timberlake hangs his shingle on the Upper East (or at least loans his good name to investor buddies). Goes whole hog with Confederate faves, covering pulled pork, frie... read more

192 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-253-6280

Georgia's Eastside BBQ

New mini-roadhouse brings it GA-style. Fratboy-friendly burgers and wings for 2am drunken scarfing, but the focus here is on three essentials: pulled pork, baby back ribs, and chicken. Latter, in c... read more

354 Metropolitan Ave., New York 11211
718-963-3404

Fette Sau

Catty-corner cousin of Spuyten Duyvil. Fat pig haven for scruffy yuppies-in-training. Focus is on barbeque and bourbon, with up-market prices in contrast to low-key former-auto-body-repair-shop... read more

87 South Elliott Pl., New York 11217
718-797-1011

The Smoke Joint

Barbecue New York style, so don't be getting all huffy about your precious Carolina, Kansas, Texas roots. Bed-Stuy potato salad, sweet and spicy Brooklyn Wings, Black Angus hot dogs topped with pul... read more

208 W. 23rd St., New York 10011
212-524-4300

R.U.B. BBQ

Aye, there's the R.U.B. (that's Righteous Urban Barbecue, ya'll.) A little too complacent to be a New York legend, but reliable all the same. Burnt ends are the shiz. BBQ Hall of Flamer Paul Kirk b... read more

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