5 Best Bbq Restaurants in New York (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

New York does not have one style of barbecue, it has several competing arguments for what barbecue even means, and the bbq restaurants in New York below have racked up nearly 48,000 Google reviews settling them. The top pick alone carries over 19,000 of those, but the highest rating on the page actually belongs to an all-you-can-eat spot in Nolita, not the biggest name.

Short answer: The most-reviewed BBQ restaurant in New York is miss KOREA BBQ (4.7 stars across more than 19,000 Google reviews), while Chubby Cattle BBQ holds the highest rating on the list at 4.9 stars. Expect to spend roughly $30 to $50 per person for a casual meal, or $65 to $100+ at the all-you-can-eat Korean spots.

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New York's Top BBQ Spots, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	miss KOREA BBQ	4.7 ★	19,115	Korean BBQ / open 24 hours	View ›
2	Dallas BBQ - Times Square	4.1 ★	15,174	Times Square / big groups	View ›
3	Chubby Cattle BBQ \| New York	4.9 ★	2,879	Highest rating / all-you-can-eat	View ›
4	Hometown Bar-B-Que	4.5 ★	4,481	Texas-style / Brooklyn	View ›
5	Virgil's Real BBQ	4.3 ★	5,896	Southern comfort food / live music	View ›

5 Best Bbq Restaurants in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

miss KOREA BBQ

4.719,115 Google reviews

miss KOREA BBQ is a Korean barbecue restaurant in the heart of Koreatown, spread across two floors above 32nd Street. It serves traditional grilled meat platters, from marinated short rib and bulgogi to prime ribeye, alongside a full spread of banchan side dishes and stews like sundubu jjigae. The restaurant runs 24 hours, making it a common stop for late-night groups as well as sit-down dinners.

What people praise

Open around the clock, a rarity for Korean BBQ in the city
Reviewers describe fresh, well-marinated meat cooked tableside by staff
Attentive service even during the busiest hours
Wide banchan selection that reviewers say holds up as well as the main dishes

Worth knowing

Some reviewers found portions small relative to the price
A 20% gratuity is added automatically for groups

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume19,115 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed BBQ spot in the city by a wide margin, and the 24-hour schedule is a real point of difference. Go in expecting premium pricing for what you get.

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10 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dallas BBQ - Times Square

4.115,174 Google reviews

Dallas BBQ - Times Square is a large, multi-floor American barbecue and bar restaurant just off Times Square, serving brisket, ribs, chicken and steak alongside its well-known oversized cocktails. It is part of a small local chain built around casual, high-volume dining, and the Times Square location seats large groups across three levels. The restaurant leans into its tourist-adjacent location while also drawing regular local customers.

What people praise

Large portions reviewers describe as good value for the location
Fast, friendly service even at a busy Times Square address
Big, well-known cocktails that reviewers call out as a highlight
Easy for large groups, with plenty of seating across multiple floors

Worth knowing

Some reviewers found the steak and beef dishes inconsistent, describing them as overcooked
Drink refills are not free and gratuity is added automatically

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume15,174 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown56% 5-star

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Our take: A reliable, high-volume pick for groups who want classic American barbecue near Times Square without a wait. Order the chicken and sides over the beef cuts based on the more consistent reviews.

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241 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York

4.92,879 Google reviews

Chubby Cattle BBQ is an all-you-can-eat Korean-style barbecue restaurant in Nolita, part of a small chain that started on the West Coast before opening in New York. It runs three menu tiers, Silver, Gold and Diamond, built around Wagyu beef, including Japanese A5 cuts, alongside sushi, sashimi and a self-serve station with drinks, rice and desserts. It holds the highest rating of any BBQ restaurant on this list.

What people praise

Highest rating on this list, driven by consistent praise for meat quality
A5 Wagyu and premium cuts reviewers say genuinely live up to the price
Self-serve station covering drinks, sides and desserts adds real value
A membership programme that reviewers say pays for itself within two visits

Worth knowing

Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant fills up quickly
A couple of reviewers noted the dining room can feel sticky from grill smoke

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume2,879 · 64th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated pick on this page and the strongest choice if you want a premium, all-you-can-eat experience over a classic smoked-meat plate. Book ahead.

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206 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Hometown Bar-B-Que

4.54,481 Google reviews

Hometown Bar-B-Que is a Red Hook, Brooklyn barbecue restaurant that opened in 2013, specializing in pit-smoked meats using the classic Southern technique of smoking over oak wood. It has been credited by outlets like Eater and The New Yorker as one of the city's top barbecue spots, and it also operates a second Brooklyn location in Industry City. Portions are typically sold by the pound with classic Southern sides.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently describe the brisket as tender and well-smoked
Mac and cheese and other sides called out repeatedly as standouts
Two bars on site with a solid beer selection
Considered by several reviewers worth a long wait to visit

Worth knowing

Lines can run up to an hour on weekend afternoons
Prices run higher than casual expectations for barbecue, given the portion sizes

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume4,481 · 81st

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: A destination pick for classic Texas-style smoked meat, with a strong critical reputation to match the reviews. Go on a weekday or early to avoid the longest lines.

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454 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Virgil's Real BBQ

4.35,896 Google reviews

Virgil's Real BBQ is a Southern-style barbecue restaurant in Times Square offering brisket, pulled pork, ribs and smoked chicken alongside comfort-food sides, with a bar and live country music on Friday nights. It is part of the same restaurant group as Carmine's and has additional locations, including on the Upper West Side. The Times Square location handles both dine-in and takeout for the busy tourist corridor.

What people praise

Friday night live country music called out repeatedly as a highlight
Sides like collard greens, cheese grits and smoked beans praised even by critical reviewers
Convenient, easily accessible location just off Times Square
Good for groups looking for a casual night out near the theater district

Worth knowing

Several reviewers found the smoked meats themselves dry or inconsistent, with sides outperforming the mains
Reservations are recommended given the location's foot traffic

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume5,896 · 86th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown59% 5-star

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Our take: A solid pick for atmosphere and sides more than the meat itself. If barbecue quality is the priority, order carefully and lean on reviewer favorites like the wings and cheese grits.

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152 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many diners have rated them, ranked against other New York BBQ restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently diners are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does BBQ cost in New York? (2026)

Prices vary a lot by style. Reviewer-reported spending on this page ranged from casual sit-down meals to premium all-you-can-eat tiers, based on the price-per-person figures diners shared in their Google reviews:

Job	Typical price
Casual BBQ meal (Dallas BBQ, Hometown)	$20 - $50 per person
Sit-down Southern BBQ (Virgil’s)	$30 - $100 per person
Korean BBQ a la carte (miss KOREA BBQ)	$50 - $100+ per person
All-you-can-eat Gold tier (Chubby Cattle)	$65 - $100 per person

Ranges reflect price-per-person figures shared directly by diners in their Google reviews as of July 2026. Actual pricing varies by order and menu tier; check each restaurant’s current menu before you go.

Serving all of New York

The restaurants above span Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Koreatown, Times Square, Nolita and Red Hook. Searching for BBQ near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check distance and book a table.

What to ask before you book a table

Do you take reservations, and how far ahead should I book for a weekend?
Is gratuity added automatically for groups?
What’s the wait like at peak times, and is there a way to skip the line?
Are there vegetarian or lighter options if not everyone in the group eats meat?
Is there a membership or loyalty programme worth signing up for?
What are the standout dishes on the current menu?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these BBQ restaurants?

We started from BBQ restaurants in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between Korean BBQ and Southern BBQ in New York?

Korean BBQ, like miss KOREA BBQ and Chubby Cattle, is grilled tableside with banchan side dishes and often served all-you-can-eat. Southern-style spots like Hometown and Virgil’s specialize in pit-smoked meats such as brisket and ribs, served by the pound or plate.

Do any of these restaurants take reservations?

Most of the restaurants on this page accept reservations, and it’s worth booking ahead, especially for Chubby Cattle and Hometown, which reviewers describe filling up quickly.

How much does BBQ cost in New York?

Reviewer-reported spending ranges from around $20 to $50 per person for casual spots up to $100 or more for premium all-you-can-eat tiers. See the cost table above for specifics by restaurant.

The bottom line

miss KOREA BBQ is the safe default given its massive, consistent review base, while Chubby Cattle is worth the reservation if you want the highest-rated meal on this list. Whichever you choose, check whether gratuity is added automatically before you order.

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