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...

Worst

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...

Gets in your eyes - not in your heart 1/23/2003

Blue Smoke is so, so, so . . . well, so New York. It's also so-so. You'll find better ribs and better brisket 100 miles in any direction from here. Go here if you must, but even with the best of intentions the finished product is not real, not authentic. Piece by piece it starts out fine, but the sum comes up short. more
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Go to Pearsons!!! 1/23/2003

Explore the outer boros of NYC and hit up Queens for better BBQ. The food here does not live up to the hype-the ribs had an odd taste to them (meat? sauce?) and a diner in our party sent back the pulled pork platter which appeared to have been sent through an Enron shredder before hitting the plate. Good service but subpar food. Pros: good service Cons: food more
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Don't believe the bad press 1/23/2003

If you're going to Blue Smoke looking for Gramercy Tavern-type food, you'll be disappointed. If you go looking for great BBQ, a festive atmosphere, cheery waitstaff and a good time, you'll be delighted. BBQ snobs, and there are many, dismiss this place as subpar and inauthentic. They should lighten up, have a cocktail, and sit bacl and enjoy their meal. more
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NOT bad... 1/23/2003

Saw all the negative reviews here, but tried this place anyways. It's a ribs joint...plain and simple so what are people expecting? This ain't no chi-chi type of spot. They have a great selection of tasty ribs with all the sides....collard greens, mac 'n cheese, cole slaw, etc. The soup was and desserts were tasty, as well. The ambience suits the place, they place good music, the service was fine. I think the others that have reviewed this were expected a whole lot more. Take it for what it is and enjoy some beef! more
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Go to Pearsons!!! 1/22/2003

Explore the outer boros of NYC and hit up Queens for better BBQ. The food here does not live up to the hype-the ribs had an odd taste to them (meat? sauce?) and a diner in our party sent back the pulled pork platter which appeared to have been sent through an Enron shredder before hitting the plate. Good service but subpar food. Pros: good service Cons: food more
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Don't believe the bad press 1/22/2003

If you're going to Blue Smoke looking for Gramercy Tavern-type food, you'll be disappointed. If you go looking for great BBQ, a festive atmosphere, cheery waitstaff and a good time, you'll be delighted. BBQ snobs, and there are many, dismiss this place as subpar and inauthentic. They should lighten up, have a cocktail, and sit bacl and enjoy their meal. more
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NOT bad... 1/22/2003

Saw all the negative reviews here, but tried this place anyways. It's a ribs joint...plain and simple so what are people expecting? This ain't no chi-chi type of spot. They have a great selection of tasty ribs with all the sides....collard greens, mac 'n cheese, cole slaw, etc. The soup was and desserts were tasty, as well. The ambience suits the place, they place good music, the service was fine. I think the others that have reviewed this were expected a whole lot more. Take it for what it is and enjoy some beef! more
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Needs work 1/20/2003

Not bad but the restaurant definitely needs more time to improve its food. A bit of a hit or miss so far. more
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Needs work 1/20/2003

Not bad but the restaurant definitely needs more time to improve its food. A bit of a hit or miss so far. more
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Blew Smoke 1/8/2003

Hmn?...Lets start with the good. Excellent service, friendly, quick and very attentive to patrons needs. Now the bad, unfortunately a restaurant cannot stand on it's merits of excellent service alone. It's a restaurant so it's main feature would be it's food. It's very bad. No it's very, very bad. Too much hype around this place that has placed it in 2nd place as one of the best BBQ joints. As New Yorkers this place makes us look very bad. As If we don't know what a good BBQ really is. Summary good service, bad food! Pros: service Cons: food more
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Blew Smoke 1/8/2003

Hmn?...Lets start with the good. Excellent service, friendly, quick and very attentive to patrons needs. Now the bad, unfortunately a restaurant cannot stand on it's merits of excellent service alone. It's a restaurant so it's main feature would be it's food. It's very bad. No it's very, very bad. Too much hype around this place that has placed it in 2nd place as one of the best BBQ joints. As New Yorkers this place makes us look very bad. As If we don't know what a good BBQ really is. Summary good service, bad food! Pros: service Cons: food more
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Hamburger Heaven 1/6/2003

Blue Smoke has come up in many reviews I read, so on the last day of my brief Holiday vacation (well it was only 2 days, but still...) I took a chance and tried it out. I usually dine alone, so this is the perfect place to do so, especially on a rainy afternoon. The theme of this restaurant is Jazz, so while you are enjoying a scrumptious, yet greasy meal, you can relax and let your mind wander. For lunch I had a cheeseburger and fries. Now I know thats not too original, but this burger was extra special. It was almost a half pound of beef topped with cheddar cheese.I basically inhaled the thing. On top of having a cheeseburger, I decided to also have cheese melted on my fries. What more can a girl ask for..I even ordered a side of their chunky blue cheese dressing and dipped my fries into that (my personal favorite. The atmosphere is great and they have an expansive drink menu. Next time I go there I am going to sample their famous ribs...come on, give the place a shot :) more
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Don't Know What All The Smoke Is About 1/1/2003

The bar was great - bar food, drinks, and service. Dinner - well, service lacked a lot and I must say, the ribs at Houstons were better. The pulled pork was good but I have had just as good and better pulled pork at much less expensive restaurants in the city. Do try the wings at the bar however. Pros: Bar, People, Parking more
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Don't Know What All The Smoke Is About 12/31/2002

The bar was great - bar food, drinks, and service. Dinner - well, service lacked a lot and I must say, the ribs at Houstons were better. The pulled pork was good but I have had just as good and better pulled pork at much less expensive restaurants in the city. Do try the wings at the bar however. Pros: Bar, People, Parking more
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Excess 12/29/2002

Every visit to Blue Smoke guarantees you roll out of the restaurant and regret your excesses. The ribs are great, as are the many sides. Desserts are nothing to sneeze at either. more
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Disappointing 12/26/2002

We expected a lot more of this place. OK, the place has ""smoke"" in its name, but the food was too smoky. Sides like cole slaw should be great but weren't. We ordered corn bread and received too very mini loaves. The service was not overly attentive. On the other hand, if you plan to spend the evening at the Jazz Standard downstairs, Blue Smoke is very convenient. more
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Disappointing 12/25/2002

We expected a lot more of this place. OK, the place has "smoke" in its name, but the food was too smoky. Sides like cole slaw should be great but weren't. We ordered corn bread and received too very mini loaves. The service was not overly attentive. On the other hand, if you plan to spend the evening at the Jazz Standard downstairs, Blue Smoke is very convenient. more
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Good Grub 12/16/2002

You will stuff yourself silly with ribs and brisket and mashed potatos and so on and so on. more
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Utterly disappointing 12/4/2002

Scome college friends came to town, so my wife and I booked Blue Smoke well in advance, with high expectations. The service was very good--no wait at all despite being quite crowded. But the food was awful. The BBQ brisket tasted like school cafeteria food, the side orders were non-descript and if you're going to eat really unhealthy food, you really should enjoy it. Atmosphere is great, so this could be a great bar place, but oh, what a bummer that the food was a disaster. more
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Utterly disappointing 12/3/2002

Scome college friends came to town, so my wife and I booked Blue Smoke well in advance, with high expectations. The service was very good--no wait at all despite being quite crowded. But the food was awful. The BBQ brisket tasted like school cafeteria food, the side orders were non-descript and if you're going to eat really unhealthy food, you really should enjoy it. Atmosphere is great, so this could be a great bar place, but oh, what a bummer that the food was a disaster. more
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Editorial

  • 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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