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.
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Find the best places for bbq in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional bbq.
New York City's Premier BBQ Destinations
New York City’s barbecue scene offers a rich tapestry of smoky flavors that extends far beyond traditional American pitmaster classics. This curated selection invites you to explore everything from the slow-cooked brisket at Hometown Bar-B-Que to the aromatic spices of Korean and Chinese barbecue found at destinations like Gaonnuri and Peking BBQ. Whether you are seeking a refined steakhouse experience or a unique Mexican-inspired grill, these essential spots across the city provide an unforgettable journey through the world of fire and smoke.
30 restaurants in Best BBQ in New York City | Top 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.
