The Bronx BBQ & Smoke
The city's red-meat and smoke specialists: prime steakhouses, pit BBQ, Korean and Japanese grill, churrascarias and smokehouses — ranked by the same review-weighted score as the rest of NYC Dine.
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7 BBQ & Smoke in The Bronx
Ranked by the same review-weighted score across NYC Dine: star rating balanced against review volume, plus NLP review sentiment. Filter by borough and cut above.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
$30-40At KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, we blend the rich culinary traditions of Korean BBQ and Hot Pot into an unforgettable experiential dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, catching up with friends, or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant offers something for everyone--delicious food, a fun atmosphere, and a hands-on, all-you-can-eat dining adventure unlike any other. Last seating is an hour before closing.
Hudson Smokehouse
$$
Webster's Kansas City Barbecue
$20-30Bronx Barbecue Pit
Sammy's Smokehouse
$30-70Bustling restaurant supplying a wide range of seafood & fruity cocktails amid ocean-themed decor.
Johnson Bar-B-Q
$20-30Johnson's BBQ is a soul food restaurant specializing in Pork spare ribs and fried chicken with their mustard sauce.
Barbecue Pit
$20-30Family-friendly spot with an in-ground pit serving up BBQ plus vegetarian & gluten-free options.
Dallas BBQ
$20-60Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Carnivore NYC different from the Keto & Carnivore guide?
Carnivore NYC is meat-first: it only lists genuine steakhouses, BBQ pits, Korean and Japanese grills, churrascarias and smokehouses. The Keto & Carnivore guide is broader — it also includes low-carb-friendly restaurants that are not primarily meat destinations.
How are Carnivore NYC restaurants ranked?
Every venue uses the same score as the rest of NYC Dine: a Bayesian-weighted rating that blends each restaurant's star rating with its review volume, plus NLP review sentiment. Newer spots need more reviews before they outrank proven veterans.
Which NYC borough has the most BBQ and steakhouses?
Manhattan and Brooklyn carry the densest concentration of prime steakhouses, while Queens has the deepest bench of Korean BBQ, churrascarias and neighborhood smokehouses. Use the borough filters above to narrow the board.
Do you include Korean BBQ and Japanese yakiniku?
Yes. Korean BBQ, Japanese yakiniku and Mongolian grill all qualify — they are table-grilled, meat-forward dining. Browse /carnivore/korean-bbq for the full tableside grilling board.
Are kosher and halal steakhouses included?
Yes, provided the venue is itself a meat specialist. Kosher and halal steakhouses, grills and smokehouses appear in Carnivore NYC alongside their mainstream counterparts; the underlying listing keeps its kosher/halal certification details.