Blue Smoke

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116 E 27th St (at nr. Park Ave. South)
New York, NY 10016

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(212) 447-7733
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Best

at least once a month I stop bye Blue Smoke for 1 1/2 racks of their Texas Style Beef Ribs , I call for pick-up when I leave the gym on my walk home that gives me a reason to drin...

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I was expecting a lot after all the hype and Best-Ofs and Critic's Picks, but was severely disappointed. My pulled pork lacked any discernible flavor and necessitated a serious do...

OVERPRICED..... 6/21/2004

15-17 dollars for half a rib? YIKES!!!! Well, my friends ordered ribs, and I tried some. They were ok, but not worth the price. And you have to paid extra for side dishes. You just get the ribs. As for me, I made a big mistake having the chicken dish w/ mash potatoes. Magically, the chicken was undercooked inside (stilll red), while the other part was very dry. YUCK! As for ambience, make sure you bring ear plugs. If you want good ribs, go to Dallas BBQ. Shame on you, Mr. Meyer. Cons: , bad food, expensive more
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OVERPRICED..... 6/21/2004

15-17 dollars for half a rib? YIKES!!!! Well, my friends ordered ribs, and I tried some. They were ok, but not worth the price. And you have to paid extra for side dishes. You just get the ribs. As for me, I made a big mistake having the chicken dish w/ mash potatoes. Magically, the chicken was undercooked inside (stilll red), while the other part was very dry. YUCK! As for ambience, make sure you bring ear plugs. If you want good ribs, go to Dallas BBQ. Shame on you, Mr. Meyer. Pros: none Cons: , bad food, expensive more
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Good BBQ but not the best 6/13/2004

Blue Smoke is a good place for BBQ but I think the ribs were a little dry and lacking meat for my taste. I was very impressed with the service, side dishes and the drinks (try the blood red margarita). Prices were not overly expensive (meal for 2 was $60) Overall a good restaurant but not the best in the city. Pros: Beef Ribs, Great Margarita, Wait staff more
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Good BBQ but not the best 6/13/2004

Blue Smoke is a good place for BBQ but I think the ribs were a little dry and lacking meat for my taste. I was very impressed with the service, side dishes and the drinks (try the blood red margarita). Prices were not overly expensive (meal for 2 was $60) Overall a good restaurant but not the best in the city. Pros: Beef Ribs, Great Margarita, Wait staff more
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Disappointing 6/12/2004

I was VERY excited to be trying Blue Smoke for the first time. Perhaps a little too excited. Wings and fried green tomatoes were very good. Atmosphere, fun. 1/2 Rack Kansas City ribs, undercooked. Rib Sampler, big mistake. For $23, I was served 2 Texas ribs, little meat and overcooked. 4 baby backs, also overcooked. 5 KC, way undercooked. They ought to be ashamed to serve that to a customer. If this dinner wasn't a birthday gift from my wife, I would have sent the sampler back. Overall rating 4 out of 10. more
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One of the only real smokehouses... 5/24/2004

This is one of the only real smokehouses in Manhattan. When the other places say BBQ, they usually just mean grilled and drenched in some kind of BBQ sauce. This place has fabulous smoked food! mmmmm... My boyfriend's parents were in from Texas and loved it! The last time I came to this restaurant, however, they refused to seat my part of six until all the individuals arrived. Despite the fact that it was the day before Mother's Day and I had my 78 year old grandmother with me!!! It is a bit of a tourist trap with extremely rude hostesses (but accomodating managers that go out of their way for you)... Pros: real smokehouse, great atmosphere Cons: a bit touristy, a bit expensive more
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One of the only real smokehouses... 5/23/2004

This is one of the only real smokehouses in Manhattan. When the other places say BBQ, they usually just mean grilled and drenched in some kind of BBQ sauce. This place has fabulous smoked food! mmmmm... My boyfriend's parents were in from Texas and loved it! The last time I came to this restaurant, however, they refused to seat my part of six until all the individuals arrived. Despite the fact that it was the day before Mother's Day and I had my 78 year old grandmother with me!!! It is a bit of a tourist trap with extremely rude hostesses (but accomodating managers that go out of their way for you)... Pros: real smokehouse, great atmosphere Cons: a bit touristy, a bit expensive more
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Good but not great 2/19/2004

The spicy sausage and bbq spaghetti appetizers were very good, but cold. The service was good but the drinks were weak. more
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Good food and fun 1/29/2004

This place has a lively atmosphere with fantastic ribs, pulled pork and desserts. Not the cheapest BBQ, but certaintly one of the best. Be careful, the catfish was not so good. more
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Good food and fun 1/29/2004

This place has a lively atmosphere with fantastic ribs, pulled pork and desserts. Not the cheapest BBQ, but certaintly one of the best. Be careful, the catfish was not so good. more
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Smokin 1/27/2004

Great BBQ! Went for restaurant week and they had a menu designed perfectly for sharing and sampling. We had the smoked oysters (divine) deviled eggs (ok but a little crunchy- shell?) Kansas City Ribs, Apple Smoked Chicken- both deliciously seasoned- ribs fell of the bone but weren't too messy and the banana cream pie and bread pudding! The bread pudding was the best I have ever had- perfect combo of custard and cinammon with a little caramel flavor. Service was well timed- just enough time between courses to prepare for the next round without feeling stuffed or rushed. Pros: desserts, service, big space Cons: drafty by window more
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Smokin 1/26/2004

Great BBQ! Went for restaurant week and they had a menu designed perfectly for sharing and sampling. We had the smoked oysters (divine) deviled eggs (ok but a little crunchy- shell?) Kansas City Ribs, Apple Smoked Chicken- both deliciously seasoned- ribs fell of the bone but weren't too messy and the banana cream pie and bread pudding! The bread pudding was the best I have ever had- perfect combo of custard and cinammon with a little caramel flavor. Service was well timed- just enough time between courses to prepare for the next round without feeling stuffed or rushed. Pros: desserts, service, big space Cons: drafty by window more
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Disappointing 11/3/2003

Was told this was a cool place with great food and service. Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. Had the pear/cranberry pie for dessert and it looked fresh out of a can. Wouldn't go back here for the food - possibly for drinks, but that's it. Pros: Cool atmosphere, High ceilings Cons: Bad food, Long waits more
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Disappointing 11/2/2003

Was told this was a cool place with great food and service. Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. Had the pear/cranberry pie for dessert and it looked fresh out of a can. Wouldn't go back here for the food - possibly for drinks, but that's it. Pros: Cool atmosphere, High ceilings Cons: Bad food, Long waits more
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Great Food 10/21/2003

Went for lunch and loved it. I had the pulled pork barbecue sandwich and thought it was fantastic - and I'm from North Carolina and hence not easy to please. more
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Great Food 10/20/2003

Went for lunch and loved it. I had the pulled pork barbecue sandwich and thought it was fantastic - and I'm from North Carolina and hence not easy to please. more
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IF YOU ORDER CAREFULLY... 10/15/2003

...you can have a good meal here. I only order the ribs (Memphis or St. Louis), select sides (stay away from the mac and cheese. watery stuff the last three times I tried it), and two or three consistent appetizers (the sausage sampler is quite good). Don't forget the beer. Besides, who goes to a BBQ joint to order foie gras?? Sometimes the ribs can be dry. Service needs a lot of work. They can be forgetful and some look very stressed. If you order wine, take care to read the label to make sure you're getting the right stuff. On two occasions, the waitstaff tried to present bottles that weren't what I ordered and were much more expensive. Pros: good pork ribs, great beer & sides, tv to watch the games Cons: food not consistent, weak service more
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IF YOU ORDER CAREFULLY... 10/15/2003

...you can have a good meal here. I only order the ribs (Memphis or St. Louis), select sides (stay away from the mac and cheese. watery stuff the last three times I tried it), and two or three consistent appetizers (the sausage sampler is quite good). Don't forget the beer. Besides, who goes to a BBQ joint to order foie gras?? Sometimes the ribs can be dry. Service needs a lot of work. They can be forgetful and some look very stressed. If you order wine, take care to read the label to make sure you're getting the right stuff. On two occasions, the waitstaff tried to present bottles that weren't what I ordered and were much more expensive. Pros: good pork ribs, great beer & sides, tv to watch the games Cons: food not consistent, weak service more
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Not impressed 10/8/2003

Service was slow and not very friendly. To start we had the Buffalo wings and I must say they were some of the best I've had. The ribs my party got had very little meat on them and lacked in flavor. Not good at all which surprised me becuase that's basically all you can order there. Not a filling portion, just some slabs of mediocre ribs on a plate. Once we saw what we were getting, we ordered a side of fries, just to fill us up. They were satisfactory, nothing special. My pulled pork platter was good. Tasty pork with just the right amount of seasoning. Food took forever to come out and we had to ask twice, where it was. I would recommend coming here only to sit at the bar, with a beer and a bucket of wings. Anything else is a waste of your money. more
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Really Great BBQ 9/30/2003

Seems like a lot of the reviewers were expecting Blue Smoke's BBQ to produce some sort of orgasmic reaction...it's just BBQ...if you want fancy food, go to Daniel or something. For what it is, this BBQ is outstanding. I was born and raised in Texas, and this BBQ is tender and flavorful by any standards. I tried the brisket (lean), the ""Rhapsody in 'Cue,"" fried oyster salad, hushpuppies, and key lime pie. ALL excellent. Couldn't be happier b/c I've been searching for a good BBQ place for years here, and this place is definitely it. Sure, it's a bit pricey when compared to what I can get in TX, but it's Manhattan...totally expected. Service was just okay...but I think that had more to do with our waiter than the service in gen'l. Pros: Food (Esp. the ribs), Great Beer Selection, Fitting Decor Cons: Okay Service more
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  • Danny Meyer's sprawling, wood-trimmed barbecue joint, with its oversized booths, showpiece bar and late-night jazz club in the basement, is a hot spot for casual work lunches and fun nights on the town. Crowds pour in, and service is friendly and knowledgeable.The moderately priced menu features upscale comfort food, but only enough to showcase the high-quality ingredients and interesting pairings. The food is fun and unfussy, as creamy deviled eggs and hush puppies with jalapeno-marmalade prove. Pulled pork, though nothing like Carolina's versions, is chunky, chewy, with just enough smoke, while spice-rubbed and sauce-slathered ribs (best enjoyed as a sampler) feature fat-streaked, mostly tender pork and beef.

  • 9/18/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Mon 11:30am-10pm Tue-Thu 11:30am-11pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-1am
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Kips Bay
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