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 upscale places for bbq in New York City. Top-rated bbq spots at the right price.
New York City's Upscale BBQ Destinations
New York City offers a sophisticated take on traditional barbecue, blending refined atmospheres with the smoky, bold flavors of the grill. This curated selection highlights the best of the city's upscale scene, ranging from the interactive elegance of Korean BBQ at Gaonnuri to the hearty, soulful American classics found at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken. Whether you are looking for a high-energy evening at Kick Axe or a polished dining experience, these destinations redefine what it means to enjoy premium grilled and fried fare in the heart of NYC.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale BBQ in New York City | Top Upscale 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.
