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John Brown Smokehouse

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BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

Long Island City

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John Brown Smokehouse

The experts at Village Voice and The New York Times recommend this place

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DiggsOctober 19, 2013
What a gem! If you enjoy the traditional southern smokehouse feel and flavor, you have to try this place...
Angie JenieNovember 12, 2017
Burnt ends with mac & cheese. PERFECT.
Melissa BrinkJune 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best ribs I have had in NY - get there early because they often sell out before 8pm.
Ashley ChenSeptember 18, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Don't sleep on the chicken. $2 select beers on Mondays
Priscilla GentlesJuly 21, 2013
Pitmaster Patrick lives up title can't wait to go back again and again and again!
Robert MulleyMay 31, 2014
Best cornbread I've ever eaten, don't pass it up
Michael Steven WilliamsApril 17, 2015
Pork belly was awesome. Ribs, pretty good. Pulled pork, aight. Brisket, weak.
Bryan KaplanAugust 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Patrick Healy owes me big time for introducing him to the best BbQ in NYC. Burnt Ends and the cornbread are KILLER. Bang Bang.
LizaAugust 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
burnt ends and corn bread are out of this world
Sarah ChurchMay 22, 2016
The cornbread is really moist and yummy.
StevenAugust 18, 2019
Good BBQ, but whatever you order, get the cornbread. It's fantastic.
Amy Johnson CookOctober 15, 2015
Great beer selection & loved the corn bread. Very casual atmosphere.
Paul van EijdenApril 6, 2015
Best place in town for pulled pork or burned ends. Be early or they're sold out.
alfonso clarkNovember 20, 2016
Queens Long Island City Place is amazing one of New York City's hidden gems
Byron BrewerOctober 22, 2011
Really cozy spot with some serious 'cue. Try the pork belly between two slices of white bread. Simple, rich and delicious.
Kate FurmanMarch 8, 2016
Order Burnt ends + corn bread. Do NOT get the brisket.
Patricia Diaz SwedinSeptember 1, 2013
Founders Dirty Bastard is good. Mac & cheese is so good (really). And if you like dry, pan-shaped corn bread - don't order this pile of moist crusty goodness.
Ashish WaliaDecember 1, 2018
Burnt ends, cornbread are amazing. Best bbq in Queens.
Rock RainesSeptember 8, 2019
Chiefs bar. Brisket is just ok. Ribs are great. Wings are phenomenal.
alfonso clarkNovember 20, 2016
This is one of Queens Long Island City hidden gems amazing
C. Sha•Doe McIntoshJanuary 9, 2016
There's crack in the cornbread. There's no other explanation.
Ignatius ChenJuly 21, 2014
Seriously great BBQ and live music. Their outside courtyard is a hidden gem!
JackieDecember 31, 2016
Burnt ends, pulled pork, cornbread. 5 words, endless happiness.
Meghan CNovember 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Damn good BBQ. Bring a sweater or plan to keep your coating since they keep it chilly in the winter brrrr.
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
Recommended: Pork ribs and rib tips, pork belly, lamb sausage sandwich, burnt ends, cole slaw. Read more
LuLu JoMay 13, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Brisket, mac & cheese, n cornbread were delicious!
Stuart CoatesMay 15, 2015
One of those "oh, who knew there was an amazing BBQ spot here" places. You know what I mean.
Duvan GiraldoJuly 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best BBQ in Queens......Hands Down.
Jon hoffmanSeptember 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Drop in on a warm sunday afternoon. Live music in the back patio.
DoubleDeuceJuly 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
4-time Pro Bowler, Tony Richardson, can sometimes be seen tending to the John Brown Smokehouse bar.
William HubaDecember 31, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Beer and BBQ. Burnt ends are the best but they're always out.
LauraJuly 4, 2018
The cornbread is more like a cornbread pudding. Get it!
Pir GranoffSeptember 5, 2015
Don't miss the cornbread. Check out the garden out back.
Antonio del RioMarch 13, 2014
Had high hopes for this place but was left disappointed. Burnt ends and pulled pork were flavorless and dry. Mac n cheese was disgraceful as well as the collard greens. What did I do wrong?
Lina CheSeptember 6, 2015
Cornbread to die for!!!
ruzo sharkAugust 29, 2015
The spicy chopped beef sandwich and cornbread was awesome..
Tara G.December 13, 2012
I preferred the burnt ends sandwich, although the rib tips are also delicious.
Ben FischerJuly 19, 2014
They have a place on the chalkboard specifically to tell you what meat they have run out of. But they don't use it. So pretty much assume they're out of anything good.
Sergio TorresOctober 27, 2016
Love the food! 👌🏼
Jenna RaymondApril 8, 2019
The Rueben was ah-mazing!!
OmarDecember 15, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Best Kansas City Chiefs bar in NYC
Ging PhommarajJuly 7, 2019
Get the burnt ends. It tastes like delicious butter.
joanneApril 23, 2012
good meats, good sides, good people. everyone loves the burnt ends, but i'm partial to the ribs.
What's Good HereApril 27, 2016
PBLT - pork belly, lettuce, tomato, mayo.
BennettAugust 12, 2014
Burnt ends, rib tips, brisket, mouth watering just thinking about it...
Colette QNovember 23, 2013
Most delicious cornbread I've ever tasted!!! Must have.
Chris GampatJuly 18, 2015
Get the Phillips deluxe sandwich and don't look back.
Paul MSeptember 17, 2016
The pastrami is, unexpectedly, the best thing here
Christina C.December 3, 2012
Pork belly! Getty it with the corn bread. The corn bread is like crack!
ElizaJanuary 19, 2014
The burnt ends are a religious experience.

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