Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
John Brown BBQ
Kansas City–style BBQ with a backyard setup that fits groups.
Notable Picks
8.6
A Kansas City–leaning smokehouse where ribs are the point: meaty, smoky, and built for a half-slab order. The room has a casual sports-bar pulse, and it works best when you commit to a classic tray with ribs plus one supporting meat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brisket burnt ends, Beef brisket, Pork ribs
What makes it special: Kansas City–style BBQ with a backyard setup that fits groups.
#2
Jora
8.4
A polished Peruvian kitchen with a brunch-adjacent midday rhythm: come here when you want chef-driven plates and cocktails instead of the usual eggs-and-bacon loop. Best when you order like a small feast—one ceviche, one hot grill item, and a starch anchor to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche mixto, Grilled octopus, Lomo saltado
What makes it special: Peruvian-forward plates and pisco cocktails that feel “brunch-plus.”
A Cuban-leaning steakhouse built around grilled meats, bold sauces, and a lively room that can shift from weeknight dinner to full-on weekend energy. The kitchen hits hardest when you treat it like a grill-first spot: one signature steak, one traditional Cuban plate, and a side that soaks up chimichurri or mojo without getting heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Skirt steak with chimichurri, Ropa vieja, Paella de mariscos
What makes it special: Cuban classics paired with a true grill-and-steakhouse focus.
#4
R40
8.3
An Argentinian parilla with smoke-forward grilling and a menu that shines when you order for contrast—one beef cut, one seafood or vegetable plate, and a shareable starter to set the pace. It’s a strong pick for steakhouse-style dining that feels modern and intentional, especially if you lean into the wood-grilled specialties rather than over-ordering sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Empanadas, Skirt steak from the parilla, Parrillada-style mixed grill
What makes it special: Wood-fired Argentinian grilling with a Michelin Guide-listed profile.
8.0
A Latin American neighborhood staple where ribs pair naturally with rotisserie comfort and hearty sides. Come here when you want a reliable, filling ribs-and-chicken lane without the production of a dedicated BBQ house.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baby back ribs, Pollo a la brasa, Lomo saltado
What makes it special: Ribs-plus-rotisserie comfort with satisfying, no-drama execution.
8.0
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
A modern Korean spot where ribs mean galbi: char-grilled, sweet-savory, and designed to pair with rice and banchan rather than BBQ sides. Best for an easy, structured order—one rib platter, one supporting dish, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean fried chicken (sweet & spicy or garlic), Bulgogi, Japchae
What makes it special: Korean comfort classics anchored by high-demand fried chicken.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A late-night, Chinese-style BBQ-and-skewers spot where the ribs angle is more snackable than Southern—think rib-based comfort alongside grilled bites. Best for after-hours cravings when you want bold seasoning and quick plates instead of a slow-smoke experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef skewers, Stinky tofu, Quail egg skewers
What makes it special: Late-night Chinese skewers in a simple, fast-turn format.