NYC Smokehouses
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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9 Smokehouses
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.
Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse
$20-50Kosher barbecue joint serving platters, sandwiches, sides & desserts in relaxed surrounds.
Flame Station Smoke House
$20–30Somos un grupo de jovenes colombianos amantes a las buenas carnes, nos propusimos traer a la ciudad de New York los mejores asados al barril para ofrecer las mejores carnes ahumadas del sector. Hasta el momento hemos satisfecho las expectativas de no solo colombianos sino el resto de l acomunidad latina amante a este tipo de comida. Tambien atenedemos eventos y rentamos barriles en caso que prefieras tu mismo hacer tus asados. No dudes en visitarnos. ¡Te esperamos!
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
$20-60BBQ specialist serving ribs and brisket with shared tables and cafeteria-style ordering.
Hudson Smokehouse
$$Graze Smokehouse
$$The secret is getting out...st GRAZE, we smoke the finest bbq and create the tastiest meat snacks around. From our 16 hour brisket, to our handcrafted jerky and cured meats. Only exceptional ingredients make their way into our kitchen and recipes. Every bit at Graze speaks for itself. Come on down, it's grazin time!
Sammy's Smokehouse
$30-70Bustling restaurant supplying a wide range of seafood & fruity cocktails amid ocean-themed decor.
TRINIDAD KILLA SMOKE HOUSE
$20-50
Route 66 Smokehouse
$20-30Lively eatery with exposed brick & outdoor seating, pairing BBQ fare with cocktails & craft beer.
The Smokehouse
$10-20Jerk chicken, oxtail & other classic Jamaican fare doled out in easygoing surrounds.
Neighborhood leaderboards
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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.