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John Brown Smokehouse

(Now Closed)

BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

Long Island City

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John Brown Smokehouse

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Steph SchneiderMarch 6, 2017
Delicious, first come first serve seating.
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013
New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue says, "Owner Josh Bowen might not be the first pitmaster to smoke his own pastrami, but he does the deli meat proud."
Priscilla GentlesJuly 21, 2013
Pitmaster Patrick lives up title can't wait to go back again and again and again!
Michael Steven WilliamsApril 17, 2015
Pork belly was awesome. Ribs, pretty good. Pulled pork, aight. Brisket, weak.
LizaAugust 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
burnt ends and corn bread are out of this world
Ignatius ChenJuly 21, 2014
Seriously great BBQ and live music. Their outside courtyard is a hidden gem!
StevenAugust 18, 2019
Good BBQ, but whatever you order, get the cornbread. It's fantastic.
Rock RainesSeptember 8, 2019
Chiefs bar. Brisket is just ok. Ribs are great. Wings are phenomenal.
Amy Johnson CookOctober 15, 2015
Great beer selection & loved the corn bread. Very casual atmosphere.
Sarah ChurchMay 22, 2016
The cornbread is really moist and yummy.
Mohammed C.April 20, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Can’t say enough, everything here is AMAZING.
Jesse BagelsOctober 17, 2015
Very cool spot with pretty good BBQ and a backyard!
Ashley ChenSeptember 18, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Don't sleep on the chicken. $2 select beers on Mondays
C. Sha•Doe McIntoshJanuary 9, 2016
There's crack in the cornbread. There's no other explanation.
DoubleDeuceJuly 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
4-time Pro Bowler, Tony Richardson, can sometimes be seen tending to the John Brown Smokehouse bar.
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
Recommended: Pork ribs and rib tips, pork belly, lamb sausage sandwich, burnt ends, cole slaw. Read more
Kate FurmanMarch 8, 2016
Order Burnt ends + corn bread. Do NOT get the brisket.
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.
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.
Nathan YuenNovember 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Legit BBQ, can't go wrong with any thing
Ashish WaliaDecember 1, 2018
Burnt ends, cornbread are amazing. Best bbq in Queens.
Angie JenieNovember 12, 2017
Burnt ends with mac & cheese. PERFECT.
joanneApril 23, 2012
good meats, good sides, good people. everyone loves the burnt ends, but i'm partial to the ribs.
LauraJuly 4, 2018
The cornbread is more like a cornbread pudding. Get it!
alfonso clarkNovember 20, 2016
Queens Long Island City Place is amazing one of New York City's hidden gems
Stuart CoatesMay 15, 2015
One of those "oh, who knew there was an amazing BBQ spot here" places. You know what I mean.
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.
alfonso clarkNovember 20, 2016
This is one of Queens Long Island City hidden gems amazing
Albert FreemanMarch 1, 2013
Ghost pepper sauce is the realness. Meats are all so tasty picking one is a problem... Multiple meat platter is the solution.
Tara G.December 13, 2012
I preferred the burnt ends sandwich, although the rib tips are also delicious.
LuLu JoMay 13, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Brisket, mac & cheese, n cornbread were delicious!
ruzo sharkAugust 29, 2015
The spicy chopped beef sandwich and cornbread was awesome..
Real Cheap EatsNovember 27, 2011
John Brown's pork spare ribs ($8 for 1/4 slab) "are not messy or reliant on sauce; the flavor and smoky aroma stand on their own bones."
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?
Pir GranoffSeptember 5, 2015
Don't miss the cornbread. Check out the garden out back.
Jon hoffmanSeptember 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Drop in on a warm sunday afternoon. Live music in the back patio.
Colette QNovember 23, 2013
Most delicious cornbread I've ever tasted!!! Must have.
Duvan GiraldoJuly 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best BBQ in Queens......Hands Down.
BennettAugust 12, 2014
Burnt ends, rib tips, brisket, mouth watering just thinking about it...
Christina C.December 3, 2012
Pork belly! Getty it with the corn bread. The corn bread is like crack!
JackieDecember 31, 2016
Burnt ends, pulled pork, cornbread. 5 words, endless happiness.
Jenna RaymondApril 8, 2019
The Rueben was ah-mazing!!
OmarDecember 15, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Best Kansas City Chiefs bar in NYC
ElizaJanuary 19, 2014
The burnt ends are a religious experience.
Paul MSeptember 17, 2016
The pastrami is, unexpectedly, the best thing here
Noah PriceApril 11, 2014
Eat everything!! Then add corn bread And greens!
Lina CheSeptember 6, 2015
Cornbread to die for!!!
BennettAugust 10, 2014
Order early before all the burnt ends are gone
Mikahla VicinoSeptember 2, 2019
You have to try the burnt ends!
Sergio TorresOctober 27, 2016
Love the food! 👌🏼

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