The Best Barbecue in New York

Updated July 2026 · 7 places tracked

New York has 7 barbecue joints on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog, clustered in Koreatown, Downtown Brooklyn, and Williamsburg. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 6 of them.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best barbecue joints in New York?
Ranked by diner ratings across the 7 barbecue joints in our New York catalog, the top picks are Ahgassi Gopchang Korean BBQ, Jongro BBQ, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Harlem.
Which New York neighborhoods are best for barbecue joints?
Koreatown, Downtown Brooklyn, and Williamsburg have the highest concentration of barbecue joints in our New York catalog.
How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in New York?
WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 6 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.

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