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
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
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.
8.2
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
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Business Lunch Power Players
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.
#4
Mr. Broadway
7.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
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.