Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Simply Nova, Golden Way and Hometown Bar-B-Que, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 12 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for bbq in New York City. Top-rated bbq spots at the right price.
New York City's Affordable BBQ Destinations
New York City offers a rich landscape of smoky flavors that goes far beyond traditional low-and-slow pits. This collection highlights affordable spots across the boroughs where you can enjoy everything from classic American smokehouse favorites and hearty steakhouses to flavorful Chinese, Mexican, and Korean barbecue traditions. Whether you are craving the tender brisket of Hometown Bar-B-Que or the unique roasted specialties at Peking BBQ, these accessible eateries prove you can find a world-class meal without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable BBQ in New York City | Top Affordable Spots
- Simply Nova · rated 5/5: American.
- Golden Way · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hometown Bar-B-Que · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Mabel's Smokehouse · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Gaonnuri · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Peking BBQ · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mighty Quinns Barbeque · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Hill Country Barbecue Market · rated 4.3/5: American.
- The Pit · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Cowgirl · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Mighty Quinn's · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Tim Ho Wan · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse · rated 4.1/5: Steakhouse.
- Golden Unicorn · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- La Rosa Chicken & Grill · rated 4/5: American.
- Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Miti Miti · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Kick Axe · rated 4/5: American.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- New House Garden · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Kimchi Grill · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Brooklyn BBQ · rated 3.8/5: American.
- Churrascaria Boi Na Brasa · rated 3/5: Steakhouse.
- Linsway Grill · rated 3/5: Linsway Grill" (mental check.
- Urban Vegan Roots · rated 3/5: American.
- Dark Side of the Moo · rated 3/5: American.
- Chop Chop Chinese Restaurant · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Joy Kitchen: Chinese.
- Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
