Best BBQ & Soul spots in NYC

1. 
   Sylvia'sGraded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(9,005)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 328 Lenox Avenue

   What to order: Sylvia’s World Famous Fried Chicken · Bar‑B‑Que Pork Ribs · Cornbread · Collard Greens

2. 
   Dinosaur Bar-B-QueGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(7,497)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 2276 12 Avenue

   What to order: Brisket (hand‑sliced brisket plate or brisket sandwich) · Big Ass Pork Plate · Bar‑B‑Que Wings

3. 
   Gan-Hoo BbqGraded A

   4.9★★★★★★★★★★(5,919)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 37-02 Main Street

   What to order: Meat Lover’s Stair combo · Toro (Prime Toro Beef) / Teriyaki Toro Beef · Cheese Corn · Wagyu Fried Rice

4. 
   Amy Ruth'sGraded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(6,279)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 113 West 116 Street

   What to order: The Rev. Al Sharpton (fried chicken & waffles) · The President Barack Obama (fried or smothered chicken with · Homemade Candied Yams · Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

5. 
   Virgil's BbqGraded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(5,880)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 152 West 44 Street

   What to order: Pulled Pork Sandwich · BBQ Wings · Chipotle‑drizzled Pulled Pork Sandwich

6. 
   Dallas BbqGraded A

   4.1★★★★★★★★★★(5,402)$$Restaurant · 180 Livingston Street

   What to order: Sticky Chicken Tenders · Onion Loaf · Henny piña colada

7. 
   Dallas BbqGraded A

   4.1★★★★★★★★★★(4,869)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 261 8 Avenue

   What to order: Sticky Wings · BBQ Beef Ribs Texas Style · Frozen Peach Margarita

8. 
   Hometown Bar-B-QueGraded A

   4.5★★★★★★★★★★(4,473)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 454 Van Brunt Street

   What to order: Brisket · Beef Rib · Korean Sticky Ribs · Mac & Cheese (side)

9. 
   Dallas BbqGraded A

   4.1★★★★★★★★★★(4,262)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 3956 Broadway

   What to order: Salmon & Shrimp Combo · Half Chicken (honey sauce) · Frozen Margaritas (e.g., Super Texas Size)

10. 
    Pies-N-ThighsGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(3,969)$$American Restaurant · 166 South 4 Street

    What to order: Fried Chicken Box · Chicken Biscuit · Banana Cream Pie

11. 
    Dallas BbqGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(3,955)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 61-35 Junction Boulevard

    What to order: Sticky Baby Back Ribs · Hennessy Colada (or other frozen drinks, Texas‑sized cups) · Chicken & Waffles (honey‑dipped over cheddar‑scallion waffle

12. 
    Mighty Quinn's BarbequeGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(3,847)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 75 Greenwich Avenue

    What to order: Brisket · Pulled Pork · Brontosaurus Rib · Mac & Cheese

13. 
    Dallas BbqGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(3,658)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 1265 3 Avenue

    What to order: Sticky Wings · Baby Back Ribs · Cornbread · Texas‑Size Frozen Margaritas (or famous frozen cocktails)

14. 
    Jacob Soul Food RestaurantGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(3,335)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 373 Lenox Avenue

    What to order: MACARONI & CHEESE · COLLARD GREENS · JERK CHICKEN

15. 
    John Brown BbqGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(3,204)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 27-16 40 Avenue

    What to order: Burnt Ends · Mac and Cheese · Pastrami (home cured)

16. 
    Charles Pan-Fried ChickenGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(2,470)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 340 West 145 Street

    What to order: Pan‑Fried Chicken (3 Pieces) · Cornbread · Mac & Cheese · Collard Greens

17. 
    Bourbon StreetGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(2,488)$$Cajun Restaurant · 40-12 Bell Boulevard

    What to order: Hot Lobster Roll · Alligator Bites · Blackened Chicken Quesadilla

18. 
    Dallas BbqGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(2,230)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 89-14 Parsons Boulevard

    What to order: Sticky Wings · Chicken & Waffles · Pulled Pork and Brisket Combo · Shrimp and Wings Combo

19. 
    1803 Nyc / Bon CourageGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(2,103)$$Cajun restaurant · 78 Reade Street

    What to order: Jambalaya · Honey Chili Brussels Sprouts · Charbroiled Oysters

20. 
    Izzy's Bbq SmokehouseGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(2,034)$$Restaurant · 397 Troy Avenue

    What to order: Smoked BBQ Pit Sampler · Smoked Fried Chicken Sandwich · Brisket Sandwich · Lamb Ribs

21. 
    Peaches HothouseGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(2,032)$$American Restaurant · 415 Tompkins Avenue

    What to order: Mike’s Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich · Fried Catfish Sandwich · Fried Chicken

22. 
    Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet HallGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,970)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 44 Berry Street

    What to order: Deluxe Platter (e.g. 3 meats & 3 sides) · St. Louis Ribs · Brisket (Half‑lb Platter) · Smoked Wings

23. 
    Manna'sGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,878)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 320 Saint Nicholas Avenue

    What to order: fried chicken · macaroni and Cheese · collard greens · peach cobbler

24. 
    Bobwhite Counter.Graded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(1,721)$$Chicken Restaurant · 94 Avenue C

    What to order: Chicken Caesar Wrap · Buffalo Chicken Wrap · Mac & Cheese · Biscuits

25. 
    Love Korean BarbecueGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,421)$$Korean Barbecue Restaurant · 319 5 Avenue

    What to order: Corn Cheese · Bangin' Bulgogi Kimchi Fries · Chef’s Combo (e.g. Love Special Combo/Premium meat combo)

26. 
    Mighty Quinn's BarbequeGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,374)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 1407 Broadway

    What to order: Brisket (or Brisket Sandwich) · 3 Meat Sampler · Burnt End Baked Beans · Cornbread

27. 
    Laojie HotpotGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,313)$$Hot Pot Restaurant · 811 53 Street

    What to order: Fish Paste · Fatty Beef · Pork Belly · Lao Jie Jasmine Milk Tea Pudding

28. 
    The Soul SpotGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(1,303)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 302 Atlantic Avenue

    What to order: Oxtails · Jerk Chicken · Macaroni and Cheese · Cornbread

29. 
    Funny BbqGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(1,264)$$Hot Pot Restaurant · 98 Bowery

    What to order: House Famous Mala Tang Combo (麻辣烫套餐) · Braised Fish Filet Special Combo (水煮鱼片套餐) · Pork Short Rib Skewer

30. 
    Smoke Bbq PitGraded A

    3.9★★★★★★★★★★(1,311)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 129-21 Merrick Boulevard

    What to order: Fried Catfish · Chicken Wings · Roasted Chicken

31. 
    Bark BarbecueGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(1,223)Barbecue Restaurant · 55 Water Street

    What to order: Brisket · Chicharron · Pork Ribs

32. 
    Pig BeachGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(1,138)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 35-33 36 Street

    What to order: Sampler Platter · Chef Jeff’s Brisket Sandwich · Pig Beach Burger

33. 
    Jacob RestaurantGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(1,133)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 2695 Frederick Douglas Boulevard

    What to order: oxtails · fried chicken · macaroni and cheese · banana pudding

34. 
    PopeyesGraded A

    3.8★★★★★★★★★★(1,190)$Chicken Restaurant · 40-06 Main Street

    What to order: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo · Cajun Fries · 4Pc Signature Chicken (or Combo) · Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy

35. 
    Butcher BarGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(1,056)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 37-10 30 Avenue

    What to order: Animal Burger · Mac and Cheese

36. 
    Bed Stuy Fish FryGraded A

    3.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,137)$Seafood Restaurant · 827 Nostrand Avenue

    What to order: Fried Whiting & Chips · Catfish & Shrimp combo · Mac & Cheese · Candied Yams

37. 
    Taste Of HeavenGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(887)$Soul Food Restaurant · 251 Jackson Street

    What to order: Jerk Turkey Wings · Jack Daniels Ribs · Mac & Cheese · Candied Yams

38. 
    Mason JarGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(903)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 45 East 30 Street

    What to order: Smoked Chicken Wings · BBQ Tasting Platter · Mac & Cheese with pulled pork

39. 
    Cea Lo CafeGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(902)$$Soul Food Restaurant · 1003 Soundview Avenue

    What to order: Catfish Dinner · Collard Greens · Fried Chicken Dinner

40. 
    Mighty Quinn's BarbequeGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(805)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 108-22 Queens Boulevard

    What to order: 3 Meat Platter · Mac & Cheese Fritters · Brisket (sandwich or by the pound)

41. 
    Hudson SmokehouseGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(761)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 37 Bruckner Boulevard

    What to order: Brisket · Pork Belly Burnt Ends · Chicken Sandwich · Mac & Cheese

42. 
    Sally's SouthernGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(715)$$American Restaurant · 427 Forest Avenue

    What to order: Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese · Fried Chicken · Texas Beef Brisket · Blue Crab Beignets

43. 
    LowerlineGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(663)$$American Restaurant · 794 Washington Avenue

    What to order: Fried Shrimp Po‑Boy · Crawfish Etouffée · Coffee & Chicory Panna Cotta (complimentary dessert) · Head‑on Barbecued Shrimp

44. 
    The NephewGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(693)$$American Restaurant · 271 West 119 Street

    What to order: Crab Beignets · Red Snapper Filet Meunière · Lavender Lychee Martini · Squid Ink Lobster Linguine

45. 
    Bed Stuy Fish FryGraded A

    3.4★★★★★★★★★★(750)$Seafood Restaurant · 129 Livingston Street
46. 
    Ma-N-Pop Soul FoodGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(683)$Soul Food Restaurant · 349 Lewis Avenue

    What to order: Fried Chicken · Salmon Cake Breakfast · Whiting Fish And Grits · Chicken And Waffle

47. 
    Mighty Quinn's BarbequeGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(630)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 225 Liberty Street

    What to order: Brisket topped loaded baked potato · Two Meat Sampler · BBQ wings or Chipotle BBQ chicken · Mac & Cheese Fritters

48. 
    Native HarlemGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(605)African Restaurant · 2319 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

    What to order: Egusi Soup · Suya (beef or chicken) · Suya Wings · Owambe Jollof Rice

49. 
    Netties Restaurant BarGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(558)$$American Restaurant · 220-03 Hempstead Avenue

    What to order: Fried Catfish · Mac & Cheese · Candied Yams · Lamb Chops (Friday special)

50. 
    Johnson Bar-B-QGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(574)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 790 East 163 Street

    What to order: Rib dinner with mustard sauce · Fried chicken (Chicken Dinner or Chicken with mustard sauce) · Macaroni and Cheese · Fish Sandwich

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