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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 10 of the Best BBQ Spots in NYC, From Red Hook to Harlem

Real barbecue is a patience game. Brisket that spends half a day in the smoker, ribs that pull clean off the bone, burnt ends caramelized to the edge of reason — you can’t fake any of it, and you definitely can’t rush it. New York spent years being told it wasn’t a barbecue town. That argument is over.

From Red Hook to Harlem, pitmasters across the city are turning out smoked meat that would hold its own anywhere. Here are ten BBQ spots in NYC worth the trip, pulled together by @nycfunevents.

The 10 best BBQ spots in NYC

Hometown Bar-B-Que — Red Hook

The name that put NYC barbecue on the map. The trek to Red Hook is part of the experience, and the brisket is the reward.

Bark Barbecue — Bushwick

Bushwick’s smoke game is serious. Come hungry, leave smelling like a campfire in the best possible way.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que — Harlem

An upstate legend with a Harlem outpost that pulls crowds nightly. The ribs are the headline act.

John Brown BBQ — Long Island City

Queens pitmasters doing brisket and smoked wings the right way — low, slow, and worth the subway ride.

Pig Beach BBQ — Astoria

Backyard vibes with competition-level meat. The kind of place where you order too much and regret nothing.

Royal Rib NYC — Bed-Stuy

A Bed-Stuy standout where the ribs live up to the royal name.

Mable’s Smokehouse — Williamsburg

Classic smokehouse fare in the heart of Williamsburg — brisket, ribs, and all the fixings.

Izzy’s Brooklyn Smokehouse — Crown Heights

Crown Heights’ answer to the barbecue question, and a strong one.

Hill Country Barbecue Market — Flatiron

Texas-style barbecue in Flatiron, market-style. Order at the counter, eat like you mean it.

Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue — Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights’ pit stop for smoked everything, steps from the park.

Worth every mile

Barbecue in New York isn’t an imitation of somewhere else anymore — it’s its own thing, built by people who care about the craft. Save this list for your next meat-filled adventure, and send it to the friend who’s always down for brisket.

Still hungry? Check out our 10 hot chicken spots to try in NYC and the best late-night eats in NYC for your after-hours cravings.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 10 of the Best Lobster Spots In and Around NYC

Few things say summer in the city like a proper lobster roll — but the good news is New York’s lobster spots deliver year-round. From old-school seafood counters to white-tablecloth dining rooms, here are ten favorites in and around the five boroughs.

The roll call

Red Hook Lobster Pound in Red Hook is the classic pilgrimage — worth the trip alone. Greenpoint doubles down with Sailor & Siren and Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. Chelsea has three contenders: Cull & Pistol, the Lobster Place, and The Mermaid Inn.

Downtown, Mary’s Fish Camp in the West Village and Lure Fishbar in SoHo both do the thing properly, while Luke’s Lobster covers both the Upper East Side and DUMBO — handy no matter which side of the river you’re on.

Hot and buttery vs. cold and creamy

The great debate: Connecticut-style (warm lobster tossed in butter) or Maine-style (chilled lobster with mayo)? New York serves both with conviction. If you’ve never had an opinion, order one of each and settle it yourself — that’s what a seafood crawl is for.

Make a day of it with 20 fun things to do in NYC today, from waterfront hangs to evening jazz. And for a lighter evening plan, DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island is the feel-good film of the moment.