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Blue Smoke

Expert Reviews of Blue Smoke

lilaguide | Family-friendly cool spot

I love Blue Smoke because they are v. welcoming to children but it is also highly appealing for adults. Nice atmosphere. Good service. Great food.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/26/2007
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lilaguide | Great family spot!

Great food for parents and kids. Casual atmosphere and nice noise level makes it a great spot for families. Also, open all day so don't need to schedule outings around naps.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/08/2007
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lilaguide | Blue Smoke Editorial Review

wonderful food, lively atmosphere, and fun place for the kids... delicious, very kid-friendly... friendly staff and great food
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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lilaguide | Blue Smoke

Very kid friendly. Not a quiet restaurant, so no one will notice your little tyke. The kitchen also sends out a sugar cookie for your child to decorate and then bakes it and packages it as a treat from the...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/02/2005
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lilaguide | Blue Smoke

Very child friendly! Good children's menu and they give the children a cookie to decorate when they sit down, which they bake while you are eating, then they wrap it up to take with you.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/08/2005
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lilaguide | Blue Smoke

delicious & very kid friendly
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/05/2005
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lilaguide | Blue Smoke

very child friendly. very friendly staff and good food.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/05/2005
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Citysearch | A buzzing city-slick scene fueled by some of the city's best barbecue.

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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/26/2004
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OpenTable

Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke serves mouthwatering authentic pit barbecue using prime meats, fowl and fish, accompanied by farm-fresh seasonal vegetable side dishes and soulful home-style cakes and pies.
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User Reviews of Blue Smoke

Horrible Barbecue

If you are from the South, you know that the barbecue they serve at Blue...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna B.

2 of 5 stars. Ok, I feel pretty sleazy writing a bad review for a meal that I didn't pay for. (K took me out for my Birthday) and aside from the food, it was a wonderful night. Complete with a surprise during…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony C.

2 of 5 stars. Chipotle Chicken Wings They have a very slight tang about them. Some bbq flavoring was thrown in there. I do not taste the slow smoke or the bbq in these wings. Furthermore, they came across as…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

4 of 5 stars. Blue Smoke is surprisingly good BBQ in Manhattan. It really is difficult to top the different varieties of BBQ that spring forth from the South after all, that's their thing. But this urban foray into…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry Y.

4 of 5 stars. Real BBQ pit. Appetizers were meh. Sausages were okay. Ribs were very good. The applewood smoked chicken was cooked perfectly. Side dishes were what made the meal. Everything we ordered was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amy c.

4 of 5 stars. it's alittle fancy pants for bbq but i've never had a bad meal here. the mac n cheese is creamy and never disappoints. the chipotle wings are pretty good as well! i thought most of the meat dishes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark P.

4 of 5 stars. def one of my favorite spots in NYC - the pulled pork and Blue Smoke burger are legendary. Also have an amazing beer list. I have only been here during lunch so can't say much about dinner…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D. N.

4 of 5 stars. My country ass bumpkin friend from Austin came to town after a long stint in Asia. He was on his way back to Texas, and stopped through, so we took him to Blue Smoke. I have about 11 years experience…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barry W.

4 of 5 stars. Out of all the places in NYC, this is the place to go for BBQ. I've been going here for five years and I go here regularly. The Kanas City Ribs are the best. The meat just falls off the bone and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janna V.

4 of 5 stars. I went to blue smoke with some old friends for drinks and dinner... We didnt have reservations and it was a friday night but i thought the 40min wait was reasonable. The bartenders were good and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry L.

5 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times. Maybe I'm not a fine connoisseur of barbecue , and maybe some southerners would scoff at the idea of good bbq in the Big Apple, but whatever Blue Smoke is doing, they are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Reggie S.

2 of 5 stars. I really wanted to like this place since I love all types of BBQ, but the food here was only OK for the price. Be sure to make reservations if you decide to go otherwise your wait may take a while…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by N D.

1 of 5 stars. I love BBQ and I really am not a picky eater. But this had to be THE worst BBQ I have ever had. A friend told me their BBQ wasn't bad and I decided to give it a try one night on my way home from work.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eating Sleeping T.

4 of 5 stars. Most of the other 100 reviews cover the basics (meat, sauce, and booze...what else do you need?). This is one of my favorite restaurants in New York. However, the wait for a table without…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina W.

4 of 5 stars. I've been looking forward to trying Blue Smoke for awhile but wasn't sure if it was going to be overrated. I am very picky about pulled pork but I think this was probably the best I've had (Dinosaur…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

3 of 5 stars. Disclaimer: this is more like 3.5 stars but I rounded down. I have mixed feelings about Blue Smoke. The food is consistent and pretty good but the service is hit or miss. Honestly though, for a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jilly j.

3 of 5 stars. I visit Blue Smoke for Corp. Bday or Holiday lunches. The guys love it for the BBQ. I don't eat red meat, which leaves me to usually order a basic salads, chicken sandwiches and such... which are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent W.

4 of 5 stars. HOLY SMOKES! That was good bbq! Our company just ordered from them for lunch. The pull pork and ribs are amazing. The reason i didn't give them a full 5 stars ---- the sides were ok. The mac n cheese…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin C.

4 of 5 stars. I always enjoy coming here - it's pure and shameless indulgence. They have about five kinds of ribs, and I like them all. The Texas are enormous pepper crusted beef jobs, the Memphis are a smaller,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith B.

3 of 5 stars. Waiting an hour and a half for ok bbq (when the stated wait was 40)...not my idea of fun. The bbq and sides are decent but this place is kind of out of control. I would recommend Rub over on the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Great Ribs

We were there on a busy Friday night and had a good time. The place is a bit loud, but overall good. We started with the homemade potato chips with the warm blue cheese dip, which was real nice. The dip was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hani K.

3 of 5 stars. You may have a hard time getting a seat . . .or finding finer Mac n' Cheese in the city. Blue Smoke's rendition is (predictably) smokey . . . and just a precursor to the many savory BBQ dishes…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Loved it!

Great food and service! We went for lunch over the weekend and the food was really really tasty!!!! We had the rib sampler and the Texas beef ribs, mac and cheese, fries, hush puppies..we loved it all. I'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

2 of 5 stars. If you are a fan of dry rubs then this is the place for you. I liked Dallas BBQ ribs better than this.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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I don't get it

Went on a saturday night,was told the wait would be an hour and a half and were seated in less than an hour.Good drinks,good beers on tap.Staff is young and the place seems really touristy.The food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J J.

4 of 5 stars. It's a large, clean venue, and if you want to go with a large group, they are very accommodating. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. The rib sampler was great - and it tastes pretty good as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian M.

3 of 5 stars. An average place with decent food that's been over-marketed. You won't be disappointed, but might be under-whelmed. Food: Ribs were pretty good; tasty and tender. However, on a packed Saturday night,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by steph d.

3 of 5 stars. BBQ...in the city. I have heard of them coming and going, but this was my first time trying it out and I can only really say it was good, not amazingly good. It was pretty packed last night, but we…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic B.

5 of 5 stars. I love Blue Smoke. It's upscale barbecue food with great music - who could not love that?! The service is on target and it's just a fun experience overall. I would definitely come back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vishal D.

4 of 5 stars. This place gets 4 stars for the burger. The BBQ is good (more on that later), but the star of the show here is the burger. Get it cooked medium (medium rare here is a little too squishy for a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kellie A.

1 of 5 stars. Blue Smoke was the single most disappointing restaurant experience I've ever had. Service - Both tables on either side of us had their guests finish up meals, were re-seated and the next round of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen R.

5 of 5 stars. It's been a few years since I've had Blue Smoke, but I want to post the review specifically because we went during Restaurant Week and we didn't feel jipped by their menu (which so often seems to be…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valarie M.

5 of 5 stars. Gluten free menu here is AMAZING. They have ribs, chicken wings, brisket...all gluten free. I did not feel deprived at all. The waitstaff is very informed of the allergy and can help you choose…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff K.

1 of 5 stars. I like the other Danny Meyer restaurants across the board (although haven't eaten at 11 Madison Park yet), like them a lot. But the barbecue here is just BAD. I'm not an expert at barbecue,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roy L. C.

4 of 5 stars. My new favorite spot for ribs! I had the large sample plate of all kinds of ribs
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jason o.

3 of 5 stars. Showed up with some friends after work, and immediately started salivating. I love eating meat. We kicked it off with the warm barbecue potato chips (which sound much more fancy than they really are:…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Davidoff L.

2 of 5 stars. Have to say here that I was also disappointed by Blue Smoke. The quality of the meat alone was not worth the dough. Service was great and the ambience definitely put me in the mood. But…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate T.

2 of 5 stars. Are you people serious? Do you have tastebuds? Do you normally eat cardboard? Honestly, I'd rather put salt on a hundred dollar bill and eat it, same net effect to my mouth and my wallet. Don't…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john b.

4 of 5 stars. Barbecue in Manhattan? Believe it, Bubba! Does Danny Meyer get anything wrong? Not from I've been able to tell. Blue Smoke is a homey hangout for down-home Southern comfort food and they manage to get…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Minh N.

5 of 5 stars. I love this place. Even though I ate myself sick there last time, it is completely worth it for the mac and cheese and ribs. I swear the mac and cheese is the best i've had in NYC. I don't think i've…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace S.

4 of 5 stars. I'd come back just for the hush puppies. yum. In my opinion, R.U.B. has the better pulled pork.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina J.

4 of 5 stars. I ordered the Apple Crumb Pie for Thanksgiving and it was AWESOME! Absolutely delicious with lots of buttery crumble on top - everyone loved it!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Great Food But Pricey

Food is pretty good including all the sides (even the baked beans are awesome). But the amount of ribs they give you per order, especially the rib sampler, just doesn't fill you up. Plus, the price for the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by definitive t.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite place in the city for some southern smoked ribs, and my favorite drink (the dark and stormy)...but let's not stop there... Blue smoke has some of my most favorite snacking foods in the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4 of 5 stars. Best BBQ ribs on the East Coast. My memphis ribs were tender and deeelicious. Loved the sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. MMMMM.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Oriana J.

5 of 5 stars. I fell in love with Blue Smoke from afar. Ya see, they catered the 2006 holiday party at my old job. Creamed spinach, pulled pork, brisket...that night was an overdose of alcohol, gluttony, and awkward…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Good bar-b-q, midtown.

Nice staff, kid-friendly restaurant, food was decent for that kind of thing which I am not crazy about in the first place but... wine list is great by the glass and bottle and overall, great atmosphere!
menupages.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arielle W.

5 of 5 stars. I love this place! Let's start with the smell, wafting outside - pure BBQ goodness.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

4 of 5 stars. I like ribs, I like to eat animals, and yes this is a good place to eat animals. They make pretty good ribs. their sides are are pretty good as well. I left very satisfied and full. I like how they…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bryce t.

3 of 5 stars. decent bbq. nothing spectacular, but always a decent meal. its a bit on the pricier side, esp the appetizers. the fresh chips with cheese sauce is a great starter to share, but i think its like $8…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

3 of 5 stars. I think this is your average BBQ place. Nothing bad, nothing great. Came here a few months ago with co workers. We ordered a variety of things, ribs, chicken, sides, etc. I remember the mac and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Go somewhere else, unless you want to be insulted

I've eaten here before, and I'll admit the food is very good. But now they treat their customers like crap.The manager even called me 'a liar' when I complained the hostess had promised to sit us whithin 60...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura M.

2 of 5 stars. totally and completely overrated. the food was not that great, the atmosphere was too loud to hear conversation, the service was mediocre, the bar scene was obnoxious. to be honest, it felt touristy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by E L.

4 of 5 stars. I was taken here for a work thing and it was awesome. We ordered a sampling of the appetizers and pretty much all of them were great - especially the mac n cheese and the cornbread. I ordered the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Great Food, MediumPortions - ALWAYS YUM!

Blue Smoke is a staple for me. I am origianlly from Kansas City and I am a regular here. The food is really good - it's not Kansas City barbecue, but they do a great job getting close. The mac and cheese is...
menupages.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence W.

2 of 5 stars. 2.5 stars I'm not sure what the big deal is about this place. Maybe I went on a night with a bad sous-chef or something, but this particular Danny Meyer shack did not live up to my expectations. I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chantelle K.

2 of 5 stars. I debated between 3 or 2 stars and opted for the lower rating. Given that I lived in Austin, TX for a bit, I am a harsh BBQ critic, but I really don't think this place lived up to the amazing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe G.

5 of 5 stars. Just plain bitchin. Awesome chicken-fried steak was a highlight for me, but along with the great food, the beer selection is excellent as are the cocktail and liquor menus.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Great Food, Drinks and Atmosphere!

I've been there twice and both times I had tasty food, great drinks and excellent service. Once was for a client dinner and the other was when my brother was in town and the restaurant caters to both settings....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace N.

4 of 5 stars. No matter how hard you want to hate the guy, Danny often comes out on top. I went to Blue Smoke last night for my fifth er something time, and i yet again, was incredibly satisfied. A couple…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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A big let down!

Was looking forward to trying Blue Smoke for some time. I went with the rib sampler and found all three types of ribs to be sub par. I know they use a smoker but everything tasted exactly the same, which was...
menupages.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Best burger in the city

I have been there countless times (expect at least an hour wait if you come between 7:15-9:45 pm). I like to start with the BBQ potato chips, they come out very quickly and taste really good, it helps make...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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New York City BBQ

A wonderful New York barbecue joint, stylish atmosphere, an upscale taste to BBQ. The Mac n' Cheese is a must, along with the ribs and chicken. Great place to eat with friends and have a good time!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita J.

5 of 5 stars. Absolutely amazing, moving from the south I never thought I would have ribs this good in the North! St. Louis Ribs, Memphis Ribs, Kansas City Ribs, mac n cheese, mashed potatos with fried onions,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

4 of 5 stars. i heart bbq foreverrrrrr
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Great ribs.

Great food. Great service. Not noisy!
menupages.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

5 of 5 stars. Sometimes a restaurant is so right you don't know what to do with yourself. Blue Smoke is one of the best BBQ experiences I've ever had in New York. There was just the right amount of food for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

4 of 5 stars. Good food, nice atmosphere, convenient location, can't go wrong. Good for a casual dinner of bbq food and happy hours. I'll be going back to see the live jazz...great date spot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine Q.

4 of 5 stars. Amazing Chipotle Wings!! Mmmm, the best saucey wings I've tasted (I preferr dry). Their BBQ Mussels is delicious as well, it's in a savory tomato, chili, and smoked pork broth. My 1st time here I had…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie E.

5 of 5 stars. Every now and then, a girl just needs to dive into a plate of hot, juicy ribs. Is that too much to ask? Thankfully, Blue Smoke allows this to be a wonderfully delectable experience. I went here many…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly M.

5 of 5 stars. The first time I went to Blue Smoke, it was to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday with him. This was his first birthday with me as his girlfriend, and I wanted to treat him to a special dinner. Blue…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Eyeroll to all the nay-sayers

Yes, Blue Smoke is a little pricey, but you're paying for 1) heaps of meat 2) great atmosphere 3) solid, tasty food with a lot of variety on the menu and 4) living in New York City. Get over it. You probably...
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Good BBQ, not always the most personable service

I've been to Blue Smoke twice. Once before moving to NYC a couple years ago and once after moving here. The food was consistent and delicious. Sucked that I couldn't substitute cornbread for coleslaw with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linn H.

5 of 5 stars. This is the IT spot for BBQ and Jazz. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to see Jazz in the underground room. It's extremely popular so make sure you make a reservation otherwise it could be an hour…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liam C.

5 of 5 stars. Let me put it this way...I finished my meal about 3 hours ago...I am still tasting the pulled pork doused in sweet and tangy, original BBQ, and hot sauce...and it's a GOOD thing. Eating solo, I didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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