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Blue Smoke

116 E 27th Street, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10016
212-447-6058
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Ranked #204 of 8,283 restaurants in New York City
Price range: S$26 - S$50
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Park and Lexington
Transit: Subway line: 6 to 28th Street and Park Avenue South
Description: Jazz Standard offers guests a wide variety of world class jazz complemented by Blue Smoke barbecue in an intimate room with great sightlines and sound.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Nice bbq restaurant. Good meat (especially the ribs) served in texas style. Impeccable service and average price. Recommend it.

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Tasmania, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Went here after our son heard that NY ribs are the best in the US, we weren't disappointed. We called to make a reservation and were told they didn't take them, but did after I told them we had kids and didn't want to wait for ages. When we got there, there were plenty of tables so I don't know... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Service very slow. Had to ask for server several times. Food didn't come promptly and dishes arrived at different times. Baby back Memphis ribs just Ok

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great appetizers, but so-so entrees. The service was kind of slow and we had to wait about 30 minutes to be seated. Not sure i would return

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We visited Blue Smoke mainly on the basis of wanting to have some BBQ food and loving Danny Myers Shake Shack so this seemed ideal and it was. This isn't fine dining but I think if I had to only eat in one place for the rest of my life it would be here! Such a nice relaxed atmosphere, faultless... More

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Absolutely loved this place, had the pulled pork and it was incredible, will definitely be going back next time in NYC

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Ribs done right! Three choices of rib styles KC, baby Back and a Texas salt and Pepper Beef rib provide and excellent variety for aNy Rib lover. Out other guests Enjoyed the brisket, done the way they do it in Texas, and good burgers. The atmosphere was open and inviting and you actually had elbow room too. This is a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

have been there during a weekend stay in New York. the place is great. typical meat place atmosphere. the rips were so great.... can't wait to come back.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Blue Smoke serves great food Southern-style food - ribs, pulled pork. The pulled pork is great, the fries are yummy. For desert we had the rhubarb crisp (crumble to us Brits). This was the best rhubarb crumble I've had in years. The atmosphere is great and the staff are really friendly. All in all an excellent place!

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Norwich
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My friend who lives in NYC took us to Blue Smoke during our recent stay. Everything about this place was fantastic - the atmosphere was buzzing, the staff were friendly and exceptionally helpful, several choices of beer were lined up behind the bar in ice (always a good thing for a beer drinker!) and the food was awesome! I have... More

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