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...

Too bad. 6/23/2002

Read a great review in the NYT this week and thought I'd give it a shot. Like the previous reviewer said, the appetizers were by far the best part (chipotle chicken wings). The ribs were not great. Mine were fatty and tough, my date's (a different variety) were dry and boring. Neither had the sauce or the kick of the bar-b-que appetizer -- the irony is thick. Service was a disaster as well -- the entrees came out before both the bread & pickles and the appetizer, then were snatched away and returned 20 minutes later (apres appetizer) after having no doubt sat beneath a heat lamp the entire time. The moral -- you get what you pay for. Pros: Cheap, Diverse crowd, Great bar Cons: Service, Ribs more
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Too bad. 6/22/2002

Read a great review in the NYT this week and thought I'd give it a shot. Like the previous reviewer said, the appetizers were by far the best part (chipotle chicken wings). The ribs were not great. Mine were fatty and tough, my date's (a different variety) were dry and boring. Neither had the sauce or the kick of the bar-b-que appetizer -- the irony is thick. Service was a disaster as well -- the entrees came out before both the bread & pickles and the appetizer, then were snatched away and returned 20 minutes later (apres appetizer) after having no doubt sat beneath a heat lamp the entire time. The moral -- you get what you pay for. Pros: Cheap, Diverse crowd, Great bar Cons: Service, Ribs more
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BB not Quite 6/22/2002

Nice interior and service was good but the ribs were a disappointment. Too dry and lacked taste. Shrimp creole was below average. Mashed potatoes were poor. Mac and cheese was good. Good beer list. more
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BB not Quite 6/21/2002

Nice interior and service was good but the ribs were a disappointment. Too dry and lacked taste. Shrimp creole was below average. Mashed potatoes were poor. Mac and cheese was good. Good beer list. more
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Singin' the Blue 6/20/2002

The drab interior and mediocre bar could have been overcome and I hoped the real money invested went into the food. I was disappointed by the meat, which reminds me a cow which had been laying in the desert for months - dry, sinewy. Can't believe they actually presented it to me, which leads to the service....HORRIBLE. After the appetizers, which were the only saving grace (BBQ chips, spinach, fried bread), the servers descending and without asking started taking our plates away. We asked to wait and they argued with us. About half way through these same rubes returned to try to clear our plates, which we were still eating from....and this is at 10 p.m., so there's no rush to get us out. Worst service I've had in five years in NYC. Pros: apps, bourbon list, a door to get out Cons: SERVICE, interior, SERVICE more
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Singin' the Blue 6/20/2002

The drab interior and mediocre bar could have been overcome and I hoped the real money invested went into the food. I was disappointed by the meat, which reminds me a cow which had been laying in the desert for months - dry, sinewy. Can't believe they actually presented it to me, which leads to the service....HORRIBLE. After the appetizers, which were the only saving grace (BBQ chips, spinach, fried bread), the servers descending and without asking started taking our plates away. We asked to wait and they argued with us. About half way through these same rubes returned to try to clear our plates, which we were still eating from....and this is at 10 p.m., so there's no rush to get us out. Worst service I've had in five years in NYC. Pros: apps, bourbon list, a door to get out Cons: SERVICE, interior, SERVICE more
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Truly fab 6/16/2002

I really enjoyed my experience at Blue Smoke. I went with 4 friends on a Sat night. It's not a sexy place (the lighting could be better), but the service was superb and the food delicious. Beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, onion rings, ribs--all of it was terrific. The sausage appetizer was so-so, but other than that, we left extremely satisfied...AND FULL--all for a decent price (~50/pp). Way to go, Blue Smoke! more
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Truly fab 6/16/2002

I really enjoyed my experience at Blue Smoke. I went with 4 friends on a Sat night. It's not a sexy place (the lighting could be better), but the service was superb and the food delicious. Beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, onion rings, ribs--all of it was terrific. The sausage appetizer was so-so, but other than that, we left extremely satisfied...AND FULL--all for a decent price (~50/pp). Way to go, Blue Smoke! more
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blowin' smoke 6/10/2002

I just went to Blue Smoke and I think it was fantastic! The waitress mentioned that they'd had some problems and had been changing things around for a while. But I think they've got it right now. I tried my boyfriend's ribs and they were delicious, melt-in-your-mouth juicy...but not toooo messy. The mac 'n' cheese was incredible! I had a mountain of pulled pork that I couldn't stop eating! The service was friendly and the jazz and blues playing all night on the stereo was a great touch! I definitely recommend this place! more
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blowin' smoke 6/10/2002

I just went to Blue Smoke and I think it was fantastic! The waitress mentioned that they'd had some problems and had been changing things around for a while. But I think they've got it right now. I tried my boyfriend's ribs and they were delicious, melt-in-your-mouth juicy...but not toooo messy. The mac 'n' cheese was incredible! I had a mountain of pulled pork that I couldn't stop eating! The service was friendly and the jazz and blues playing all night on the stereo was a great touch! I definitely recommend this place! more
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what restaurant are they talking about? 5/31/2002

I read all these opposing reviews and had to try it for myself. as for the 'dry' ribs I read about... what dry? the meat was very moist and flavorful. Maybe some of the reviewers are used to the sloppy-joe type of bbq swimming in sauce. Is that what they meant by dry? This style of BBQ is about the meat. not the sauce. and then when I learned all the meats are free-range and antibiotic-free, I was so pleased. that fact alone gives Danny a leg up on everyone. I think the desserts are a perfect compliment to the meal as well as the place as a whole: simple (no 'selling air' here!) and good. even 'wholesome.' Like Mom's (maybe a little better)! the prices great - both for food and drink. juke box is superb. Pros: friendly bar crowd, great mac & cheese Cons: so-so lights/ambience, restrm's in svc area more
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what restaurant are they talking about? 5/31/2002

I read all these opposing reviews and had to try it for myself. as for the 'dry' ribs I read about... what dry? the meat was very moist and flavorful. Maybe some of the reviewers are used to the sloppy-joe type of bbq swimming in sauce. Is that what they meant by dry? This style of BBQ is about the meat. not the sauce. and then when I learned all the meats are free-range and antibiotic-free, I was so pleased. that fact alone gives Danny a leg up on everyone. I think the desserts are a perfect compliment to the meal as well as the place as a whole: simple (no 'selling air' here!) and good. even 'wholesome.' Like Mom's (maybe a little better)! the prices great - both for food and drink. juke box is superb. Pros: friendly bar crowd, great mac & cheese Cons: so-so lights/ambience, restrm's in svc area more
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Not up to D.Meyer's usual excellence... 5/30/2002

but this place wasn't a bomb, either. All the food was fine, but not memorable. We had BBQ experts from TX and KY - neither raved nor panned. The mac&cheese was OK. The asparagus spears were good. The fry bread was the one stand-out -- perfecty done without too much grease; nice dips and sides with it. Good beer selection and the usual genial service of D.Meyer repute. They didn't have the famed smoked bologna sandwich that night, so we didn't get to try the much-dished dish. Overal, we had higher expectations and were a bit let down. However, we will be back but not necessarily for the food. more
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Not up to D.Meyer's usual excellence... 5/30/2002

but this place wasn't a bomb, either. All the food was fine, but not memorable. We had BBQ experts from TX and KY - neither raved nor panned. The mac&cheese was OK. The asparagus spears were good. The fry bread was the one stand-out -- perfecty done without too much grease; nice dips and sides with it. Good beer selection and the usual genial service of D.Meyer repute. They didn't have the famed smoked bologna sandwich that night, so we didn't get to try the much-dished dish. Overal, we had higher expectations and were a bit let down. However, we will be back but not necessarily for the food. more
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Very Good... 5/28/2002

I've been to Blue smoke on 5/28 and enjoyed the food very much. My girl friend had the memphis style pork ribs and I had the Texas beef ribs...both were yammy! I asked to see the famous "pit" and the manager took us on a tour. more
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Very Good... 5/28/2002

I've been to Blue smoke on 5/28 and enjoyed the food very much. My girl friend had the memphis style pork ribs and I had the Texas beef ribs...both were yammy! I asked to see the famous ""pit"" and the manager took us on a tour. more
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Who Says New Yorkers Know Everything 5/27/2002

The positive reviewers here (if they don't work for or know Danny) lack basic knowledge of truly fine barbecue. I lived in the south for ten years, and in Kansas City for four. The food Blue Smoke serves couldn't make it in a gas station in those locales. The meat is bland; the sauces are mealy; the veggies too al dente. If this stuff appeals to real new yorkers, then -- god help us -- they may not actually know everything! If you want something closer to real barbeque, try sticking a Ballpark frank on a hibachi. Cons: bland food, pretentious servers more
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Who Says New Yorkers Know Everything 5/27/2002

The positive reviewers here (if they don't work for or know Danny) lack basic knowledge of truly fine barbecue. I lived in the south for ten years, and in Kansas City for four. The food Blue Smoke serves couldn't make it in a gas station in those locales. The meat is bland; the sauces are mealy; the veggies too al dente. If this stuff appeals to real new yorkers, then -- god help us -- they may not actually know everything! If you want something closer to real barbeque, try sticking a Ballpark frank on a hibachi. Cons: bland food, pretentious servers more
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I know barbecue 5/21/2002

The bad "3" review listed below is clearly from someone that doesn't know anything about barbecue. I'm originally from Texas and have only lived in New York for a year. In that year I have been hard pressed to find good barbecue up until the arrival of Blue Smoke. I'm a tough critic of barbecue and Blue Smoke passed the test. The baby back ribs were plentiful and full of taste. The brisket could be cut with a fork and had an incredible smoke flavor that would be tough to replicate. One thing that will stick out is the customer service afforded to you and your company at this restaurant. I forgot our waiters name but none the less he was superb. Strongly recommend trying out Blue Smoke. Almost forgot the most important thing. The beer is ice cold and compliments the meal very well. Pros: Service, Food, Cold beer Cons: Packed more
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I know barbecue 5/21/2002

The bad ""3"" review listed below is clearly from someone that doesn't know anything about barbecue. I'm originally from Texas and have only lived in New York for a year. In that year I have been hard pressed to find good barbecue up until the arrival of Blue Smoke. I'm a tough critic of barbecue and Blue Smoke passed the test. The baby back ribs were plentiful and full of taste. The brisket could be cut with a fork and had an incredible smoke flavor that would be tough to replicate. One thing that will stick out is the customer service afforded to you and your company at this restaurant. I forgot our waiters name but none the less he was superb. Strongly recommend trying out Blue Smoke. Almost forgot the most important thing. The beer is ice cold and compliments the meal very well. Pros: Service, Food, Cold beer Cons: Packed 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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