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...

Good but the food doesn't always hit the spot... 3/12/2006

I enjoy going with friends to Blue Smoke. Everytime I have gone to the restaurant we have always had great service and not had to wait for a table. The staff is always accomodating, and you never feel rushed through a meal. I've always had a decent meal at the restaurant, so it can always rely upon them as stand-by. The only problem I had was ordering the salt and pepper ribs, which ended up being dry and chewy. I'd recommend the mac and cheese, if you're a fan of Velveeta. Pros: Great Service, Friendly Wait Staff, Reliable Cons: Disappointing BBQ more
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Good but the food doesn't always hit the spot... 3/11/2006

I enjoy going with friends to Blue Smoke. Everytime I have gone to the restaurant we have always had great service and not had to wait for a table. The staff is always accomodating, and you never feel rushed through a meal. I've always had a decent meal at the restaurant, so it can always rely upon them as stand-by. The only problem I had was ordering the salt and pepper ribs, which ended up being dry and chewy. I'd recommend the mac and cheese, if you're a fan of Velveeta. Pros: Great Service, Friendly Wait Staff, Reliable Cons: Disappointing BBQ more
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I love this place! 1/16/2006

This place serves delicious food. DEELICIOUS. And with portions that guarantee a second meal the next day. After a little glitch with our leftovers, namely they forgot to put a half rack of ribs in our doggy bag, we called them to let them know. Not only did they give us a FULL rack of ribs to replace the lost ones, but they also threw in 2 sides to have with it! Such nice people, top notch service. And SMOKIN bbq!!! Pros: Incredible service, Heavenly food, huge portions Cons: a little pricey more
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I love this place! 1/16/2006

This place serves delicious food. DEELICIOUS. And with portions that guarantee a second meal the next day. After a little glitch with our leftovers, namely they forgot to put a half rack of ribs in our doggy bag, we called them to let them know. Not only did they give us a FULL rack of ribs to replace the lost ones, but they also threw in 2 sides to have with it! Such nice people, top notch service. And SMOKIN bbq!!! Pros: Incredible service, Heavenly food, huge portions Cons: a little pricey more
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I dream about this place! 1/5/2006

From the moment you enter through the fragrant apple tunnel until you leave and pick up your elaborately gift-wrapped doggy bag which also contains a gift of a fragrant small bread loaf; Bouley rises above the rest! The restaurant is divided into two vaulted cave-like dining rooms with a ""white"" room and a ""red"" room (this was so romantic with opulent fabrics and carpets and dim Tiffany style lamps on every table.) Service was, of course, impeccable and who can forget the wonderful breads and pastries that Mr. Bouley is so famous for?!! All in all, a great night out! Pros: beautiful, exceptional service, pasteries more
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I dream about this place! 1/5/2006

From the moment you enter through the fragrant apple tunnel until you leave and pick up your elaborately gift-wrapped doggy bag which also contains a gift of a fragrant small bread loaf; Bouley rises above the rest! The restaurant is divided into two vaulted cave-like dining rooms with a "white" room and a "red" room (this was so romantic with opulent fabrics and carpets and dim Tiffany style lamps on every table.) Service was, of course, impeccable and who can forget the wonderful breads and pastries that Mr. Bouley is so famous for?!! All in all, a great night out! Pros: beautiful, exceptional service, pasteries Cons: none more
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My Favorite Place! 1/4/2006

I love this restaurant! At least for now...and not because it is flashy but because it perfectly combines the ultimate foodie experience with a very laid-back casual style--and it has the Jazz Standard in the basement!! You can stop in for lunch with no notice and sit in the bistro-like front room or convivial bar area and nibble on the amazing handmade BBQ potato chips in a big tin pail with bleu cheese dip or make reservations for dinner and sit in the back enjoying traditional BBQ and all your favorite comfort foods. Danny Meyer has done it again! Oh, and by the way, you can purchase Danny's special spices here too! more
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Finger Lickin' Good 12/28/2005

Definitely some of the best BBQ that NYC has to offer. I've been to Blue Smoke several times with my parents (this is hands down my father's favorite restaurant) and we have always had a great experience. The brisket is delicious, the ribs fall right off the bone, and the meal is never complete without a side of creamed spinach and mac & cheese. And with it's great beer selection and laid back atmosphere, you can't go wrong with Blue Smoke for any occasion. more
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Sadly the best BBQ in the city 11/29/2005

I was very underwhelmed with Blue Smoke. I had heard such good things and was excited to finally dine at a nice BBQ place in NYC, of which there are none. Yet upon entering and seeing them selling t-shirts and other souveniers I knew this was not what I was looking for. This is a total tourist trap. The BBQ is quite good and sadly is the best in NYC, but that's not saying much. They told me they stopped serving Fried Green Tomatoes because the prep was too difficult and that their Mac n' Cheese was tops in the city, I'd put it average at best. The meats were very good, the pulled pork was phenomenal. Yet the prices were well beyond reasonable value. Pros: Pulled Pork Cons: Prices, Ambience more
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Sadly the best BBQ in the city 11/29/2005

I was very underwhelmed with Blue Smoke. I had heard such good things and was excited to finally dine at a nice BBQ place in NYC, of which there are none. Yet upon entering and seeing them selling t-shirts and other souveniers I knew this was not what I was looking for. This is a total tourist trap. The BBQ is quite good and sadly is the best in NYC, but that's not saying much. They told me they stopped serving Fried Green Tomatoes because the prep was too difficult and that their Mac n' Cheese was tops in the city, I'd put it average at best. The meats were very good, the pulled pork was phenomenal. Yet the prices were well beyond reasonable value. Pros: Pulled Pork Cons: Prices, Ambience more
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Best BBQ I've had in NYC 11/27/2005

This is by far the best BBQ I've had in the city. I'm no expert but the ribs (I had the KC ribs) were huge and delicious. Maybe a little dry but still amazing despite it. And beside that, the appetizers and sides were out of this world. Get the deviled eggs and the mac and cheese and prepare to die. . . from deliciousness!!! Service was decent though a bus boy spilled some wime and just said, oh, you didn't lose that much. So it got a bit of a hit for that. A little expensive too but all in all a winner. Enjoy! more
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long wait, but worth it 11/17/2005

Everytime I come here I need to wait. But if I get a seat at the bar Idont mind . The ambience is good and the crowd makes you feel that you are getting good food, and its a good thing that you have to wait. THe ribs are good and I havent had anything on the menu that did taste great. The pulled pork is just sloppy fun. Pros: ribs are good , fun casual dining , great hang out spot Cons: wait is long , prices are high, service is sometslow more
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long wait, but worth it 11/16/2005

Everytime I come here I need to wait. But if I get a seat at the bar Idont mind . The ambience is good and the crowd makes you feel that you are getting good food, and its a good thing that you have to wait. THe ribs are good and I havent had anything on the menu that did taste great. The pulled pork is just sloppy fun. Pros: ribs are good , fun casual dining , great hang out spot Cons: wait is long , prices are high, service is sometslow more
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Wow....... Great food & even better service!! 10/31/2005

From Kyle, the Manager, to Todd, the Customer Service Manager, to the rest of the staff, they make you feel like family (A family that serves great food) Pros: Service, Food, MORE Service Cons: Cant think of a thing more
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Wow....... Great food & even better service!! 10/31/2005

From Kyle, the Manager, to Todd, the Customer Service Manager, to the rest of the staff, they make you feel like family (A family that serves great food) Pros: Service, Food, MORE Service Cons: Cant think of a thing more
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Great Overly-Expensive BBQ 10/22/2005

BBQ at a steakhouse like price range. Everything is expensive here, I even felt like I was paying to breathe the air in the place. Watch out for the pretentious service and hope that someone foots the bill. Truth be told, the ribs, steaks, and burgers are out of this world. Pros: Food Cons: Pricey, Noisey more
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Great Overly-Expensive BBQ 10/22/2005

BBQ at a steakhouse like price range. Everything is expensive here, I even felt like I was paying to breathe the air in the place. Watch out for the pretentious service and hope that someone foots the bill. Truth be told, the ribs, steaks, and burgers are out of this world. Pros: Food Cons: Pricey, Noisey more
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User review by ms_x26 10/4/2005

I was not impressed with anything i ordered; quantity, price or taste. The only thing that saved the nite was the service -attentive and quick, but that was pretty much the only highlite of this restaurant. Would not recommend it. more
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User review by ms_x26 10/4/2005

I was not impressed with anything i ordered; quantity, price or taste. The only thing that saved the nite was the service -attentive and quick, but that was pretty much the only highlite of this restaurant. Would not recommend it. more
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One of our favorite casual restaurants 9/6/2005

We have been to Blue smoke many times and we keep going back...We love it. To begin with the service is excellent. Because we have been there a number of time we have a number of favorites....The pulled pork platter, the pulled pork sandwich, the beef brisket sandwich (great to share the two sandwiches with someone), mac and cheese and the fried chicken. Even though they are known for there ribs, I believe the other items are a better bet, esp. if you only get to go once and a while. Great ending....the choc. cake. Pros: food, prices, service Cons: crowded 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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