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Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Garment District (10018)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Yoon Haeundae Galbi
Heritage Busan-style short ribs served in a polished, reservation-friendly K-BBQ setting.

Notable Picks

$$$ Herald Square
YOON Haeundae Galbi is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant bringing a Busan-born galbi tradition to a sleek two-level Midtown West dining room. Groups come for the signature Haeundae-cut marinated short ribs, polished service, and a calmer, reservation-friendly alternative to the chaos of 32nd Street.
Must-Try Dishes: Haeundae-cut marinated short ribs, Busan neighborhood pancake, Galbi bibimbap
What makes it special: Heritage Busan-style short ribs served in a polished, reservation-friendly K-BBQ setting.
$$ Hell's Kitchen
Chi Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary Chinese spot on Ninth Avenue with a cocktail-forward bar, Peking duck, and regional dishes from across China. It’s a flexible choice for pre-theater dinners and casual celebrations, balancing polished small plates with shareable mains in a buzzy, dimly lit room.
Must-Try Dishes: Peking duck, Wontons in chili oil, Scallion pancake
What makes it special: A lively Chinese restaurant-bar pairing regional specialties with a strong cocktail program on the edge of Hell’s Kitchen.

Worthy Picks

$$$ Garment District
A fast-casual smokehouse option right in Midtown where ribs are the most direct reason to show up—St. Louis–style pork spare ribs with a reliable smoke profile and a no-fuss ordering flow. It’s strongest as a quick-hit BBQ fix: ribs, one side, and you’re moving again.
Must-Try Dishes: Brisket, Pulled pork sandwich, Burnt ends (when available)
What makes it special: Fast counter-service BBQ with brisket-forward reliability.
$$$ Garment District
A big-menu kosher anchor near Penn that includes BBQ spare ribs alongside deli-and-grill staples—best approached as a comfort-forward, large-portion stop rather than a pure BBQ temple. The ribs work when you lean into saucy, hearty plates and keep expectations focused on volume and variety.
Must-Try Dishes: BBQ Spare Ribs, Braised Boneless Short Ribs, BBQ Brisket Sandwich
What makes it special: Kosher all-day spot where BBQ spare ribs are a real menu lane.