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...

Don't be fooled 10/18/2002

I have no idea why in certain magazines this place is perceived well. The waits are too long. (too long for the crappy food you are about to recieve). Poor menu. The rips??? I can make better rips in my microwave. The slaw...gimme a break. the rips were so dry, I even had to drink more of the way too expensive and too warm Shiraz. NYC does not need such a place!(or at least not the ill-considered hipe). more
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Don't be fooled 10/17/2002

I have no idea why in certain magazines this place is perceived well. The waits are too long. (too long for the crappy food you are about to recieve). Poor menu. The rips??? I can make better rips in my microwave. The slaw...gimme a break. the rips were so dry, I even had to drink more of the way too expensive and too warm Shiraz. NYC does not need such a place!(or at least not the ill-considered hipe). more
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Bar-b-clueless 10/11/2002

So much for all the hype. The ribs were dry and virtually meatless. And the ""magic dust"", or a dry rub, is for use BEFORE you cook the meat, not as a condiment! My friend's pulled-pork platter was colorless and bland, and the key lime pie was bitter-tasting. As former Southerners, we appreciated the friendly service, but we won't go back for that food. If you want good BBQ in NYC, go to Virgil's. more
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Bar-b-clueless 10/10/2002

So much for all the hype. The ribs were dry and virtually meatless. And the "magic dust", or a dry rub, is for use BEFORE you cook the meat, not as a condiment! My friend's pulled-pork platter was colorless and bland, and the key lime pie was bitter-tasting. As former Southerners, we appreciated the friendly service, but we won't go back for that food. If you want good BBQ in NYC, go to Virgil's. more
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Good, but not great 10/3/2002

Blue Smoke is solid all-around, but nothing to write home about. The food is tasty overall, but there are some complaints. In particular, the mac and cheese is disappointing, and also the temperature of the food is too cool at times. The atmosphere is big and comfortable, but the music is way, way too loud. You can't have a conversation without yelling, which, to me, is not enjoyable at all. The service is friendly but often slow and off-beat and the tone at times resembles a theme restaurant like Planet Hollywood more than a Danny Meyer restaurant. Overall, definitely worth a visit, but disappointing if you are expecting an experience on par with Mr. Meyer's other restaurants. Pros: Overall good food, spacious/comfortable, friendly service Cons: music way too loud, slow at times more
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Good, but not great 10/2/2002

Blue Smoke is solid all-around, but nothing to write home about. The food is tasty overall, but there are some complaints. In particular, the mac and cheese is disappointing, and also the temperature of the food is too cool at times. The atmosphere is big and comfortable, but the music is way, way too loud. You can't have a conversation without yelling, which, to me, is not enjoyable at all. The service is friendly but often slow and off-beat and the tone at times resembles a theme restaurant like Planet Hollywood more than a Danny Meyer restaurant. Overall, definitely worth a visit, but disappointing if you are expecting an experience on par with Mr. Meyer's other restaurants. Pros: Overall good food, spacious/comfortable, friendly service Cons: music way too loud, slow at times more
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cannot fool a Southerner 10/1/2002

BBQ is ordinal, and cole slaw is not even worth trying. Onion rings are good, though. I spent a couple of years in the South, and perhaps expectation is high. I used to frequent the Jazz Standard before it became Blue Smoke, and I was glad to find their Mojito is still great. more
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cannot fool a Southerner 9/30/2002

BBQ is ordinal, and cole slaw is not even worth trying. Onion rings are good, though. I spent a couple of years in the South, and perhaps expectation is high. I used to frequent the Jazz Standard before it became Blue Smoke, and I was glad to find their Mojito is still great. more
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ICKY POO 9/27/2002

Was at blue smoke last night...and the only things worth writing about is the 20oz house beer, collard greens & onion rings, pretty sad. The ribs were missing something, the mac-n-cheese tasted like plastic and the pulled pork was missing flavor. I was better off going to the supermarket and buyng a 6 pack and some velveta mac-n-cheese. I had to try it but I will still travel to pearson's. As for the music...forget the jukebox...a madonna fan must have put $10 in. Pros: beer Cons: no smoking, main dishes more
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ICKY POO 9/26/2002

Was at blue smoke last night...and the only things worth writing about is the 20oz house beer, collard greens & onion rings, pretty sad. The ribs were missing something, the mac-n-cheese tasted like plastic and the pulled pork was missing flavor. I was better off going to the supermarket and buyng a 6 pack and some velveta mac-n-cheese. I had to try it but I will still travel to pearson's. As for the music...forget the jukebox...a madonna fan must have put $10 in. Pros: beer Cons: no smoking, main dishes more
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Cheap BBQ!! 9/25/2002

The ribs sampler and onion rings were excellent. Good portions. Great selection of beer. Service was slow and spotty; had to flag the waiter down many a time to get drink and food orders in. The apple fritters are a must. more
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Cheap BBQ!! 9/25/2002

The ribs sampler and onion rings were excellent. Good portions. Great selection of beer. Service was slow and spotty; had to flag the waiter down many a time to get drink and food orders in. The apple fritters are a must. more
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save your money! 9/23/2002

If you are a big fan of ribs and steak, over a glass of beer, Blue Smoke will fit your needs and provide the necessary joy temporarily, even though the food is not extravagant. otherwise, it is kinda overpriced, and not worth the bucks for a plate of spare ribs and cole slaw. The desserts do more justice to the menu! jazz fans, you can enjoy your meal in the jazz bar downstairs, same menu offered. The owners od Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Bar, Tabla couldve done better with the food quality here! more
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save your money! 9/22/2002

If you are a big fan of ribs and steak, over a glass of beer, Blue Smoke will fit your needs and provide the necessary joy temporarily, even though the food is not extravagant. otherwise, it is kinda overpriced, and not worth the bucks for a plate of spare ribs and cole slaw. The desserts do more justice to the menu! jazz fans, you can enjoy your meal in the jazz bar downstairs, same menu offered. The owners od Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Bar, Tabla couldve done better with the food quality here! more
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Smokin 9/20/2002

I am originally from Texas, which has some of the worlds best smoked meats -or- barbecue. This is the best barbecue I have had in the northeast. Keep in mind there is a HUGE difference between grilling and barbecuing. Grilling doesn't involve somking, and there are very few if any resautrants that actually have permits for the appropriate ""smokers"" in the city. This is a true smokehouse and will substitute for TX any day. The mac & cheese I highly recommend if that your bag! Pros: Reasonable, Great value, Fun with friends Cons: Jazz is too expensive more
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Smokin 9/19/2002

I am originally from Texas, which has some of the worlds best smoked meats -or- barbecue. This is the best barbecue I have had in the northeast. Keep in mind there is a HUGE difference between grilling and barbecuing. Grilling doesn't involve somking, and there are very few if any resautrants that actually have permits for the appropriate "smokers" in the city. This is a true smokehouse and will substitute for TX any day. The mac & cheese I highly recommend if that your bag! Pros: Reasonable, Great value, Fun with friends Cons: Jazz is too expensive more
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Barbeque, jazz and drinks! 9/19/2002

Its is a great place to catch up with a few friends over some ribs and drinks! If you decide to stay for dinner, the food is not dissapointing in the least and dessert is a definite! especially, the chocolate cake! ambiance is fair, but remember to make reservations in advance, else you will be starving by the time your table is ready! more
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Barbeque, jazz and drinks! 9/18/2002

Its is a great place to catch up with a few friends over some ribs and drinks! If you decide to stay for dinner, the food is not dissapointing in the least and dessert is a definite! especially, the chocolate cake! ambiance is fair, but remember to make reservations in advance, else you will be starving by the time your table is ready! more
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Dubious barbeque 9/4/2002

pathetic barbeque chicken salad . . . room is far too cavernous . . . decent baby backs more
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Dubious barbeque 9/3/2002

pathetic barbeque chicken salad . . . room is far too cavernous . . . decent baby backs 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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