Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Junoon
A chef-directed Indian tasting progression with Michelin-level ambition and pacing.
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#1
Junoon
8.8
A tasting-menu-driven modern Indian room where the best meals feel like a paced progression—small bites, a tight run of mains, and a composed finish. Big flavors, polished technique, and steady execution make it a destination when you commit to the chef’s arc instead of trying to “sample everything.”
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggplant chaat, Nadru ghost chili korma, Lamb chops
What makes it special: A chef-directed Indian tasting progression with Michelin-level ambition and pacing.
8.6
A Flatiron Texas-style BBQ market built for line-ordering, butcher-paper trays, and a loud, social room that can handle groups without turning dinner into a logistical mess. The best move is to go brisket-forward, add one sausage for snap, and let the sides do the comfort-work while the bar and live-music energy carry the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moist brisket by the pound, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, Longhorn cheddar mac & cheese
What makes it special: A Texas meat-market format with live-music energy in Flatiron.
#3
BLACKBARN
8.1
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A big, modern American room near Madison Square Park where ribs are a long-cook special: beef ribs with a sweet-heat rub and steakhouse-adjacent sides. The best experience is treating it like a composed entrée—ribs plus one crisp counterbalance—rather than stacking heavy add-ons.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eight-Hour BBQ Beef Ribs, BLACKBARN Burger, Mushroom Ravioli
What makes it special: Slow-cooked beef ribs with a chipotle-orange rub in a big-room setting.
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#4
ZLS BBQ
7.7
A Chinese BBQ and skewer spot where the rib lane runs through sauced, stir-fry-forward comfort rather than smokehouse tradition—sweet-and-sour and braised rib dishes that hit best when you keep the order focused. Treat it like a quick, flavor-driven stop: one rib dish, one vegetable, and you’re done.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Braised Ribs, Lamb Skewers
What makes it special: Chinese-style rib dishes that prioritize sauce and comfort over smoke.