America’s southern states may be more frequently associated with unbelievably delicious BBQ, but anyone living in New York will tell you that we’ve learned how to put our own touch on this dish. From seasonal favorites to amazing locations that are open all year long, this list of restaurants will get you through the year and have your mouth watering uncontrollably.
- Brooks House of Barbecue - Oneonta
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Kevin B./Yelp A restaurant that’s been run by three generation, Brooks House of BBQ is hands down the best place to eat in Oneonta. The restaurant has long received praise from New Yorkers, with a large indoor charcoal barbecue pit that produces flavors you could only ever dream of. The restaurant has continued to expand over the years, now featuring their own gift shop and even selling ice cream! To find out more information and to view their scrumptious menu, click here.
How to get here: 5560 State Highway 7 Oneonta, NY 13820
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Syracuse
Jason P./Yelp
Chang S./Yelp Us New Yorkers are completely spoiled by the geniuses behind Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, giving us several locations throughout the Empire State. With our favorite location being their Syracuse restaurant, you can also find Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Troy. A New York favorite since the 1980s, you won’t believe the dishes that are in front of you when you dine here. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 246 W Willow Street Syracuse, NY 13202
- Bob’s Barbecue - Homer
Judy H/TripAdvisor
kbl42/TripAdvisor A location you’ll have to keep tucked away in your back pocket until spring, Bob’s is an amazing outdoor restaurant that knows exactly how to do barbecue. Often featuring live music, Bob’s is must-visit if you find yourself out in Cortland County during our warmer months. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 5290 State Route 281 Homer, NY 13077
- Nickel’s Pit BBQ - Watkins Glen
Kayla S./Yelp
Herb L./Yelp If you’re heading out to the village of Watkins Glen to visit one of our favorite state parks and need a place to refuel after a day of adventuring, then look no further. Nickel’s Pit BBQ is where you’ll want to dine! Offering a unique Upstate style, you’ll love chowing down on their homemade menu items that will leave you wanting more. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 205-207 North Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891
- Ray Brothers BBQ - Bouckville
Matt K./Yelp
Mccabers/TripAdvisor A location that has quickly become a favorite, Ray Brothers BBQ opened up back in 2014. A slow-cooked barbecue style restaurant, all of the items you’ll find on their menu are cooked over local wood and have fantastic flavors. To find out more information and to see their menu, click here.
How to get here: 6474 State Route 20 Bouckville, NY 13310
- Slammin’ Jammin’ Southern Smoked BBQ - Corning
Chun M./Yelp
Naomi N./Yelp The city of Corning is home to quite a few of New York’s hidden gems, one of them being the Slammin’ Jammin’ restaurant. After taking a trip to the Corning Museum of Glass, locals and out-of-town visitors alike love making a stop to this bbq joint afterwards. With a friendly staff and fantastic flavors, you can’t go wrong with this place. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 37 East Pulteney Street Corning, NY 14830
- Smokin’ Al’s Famous BBQ Joint- Massapequa
Kaity P./Yelp
Robert G./Yelp You may be use to going out to Long Island to dine on incredible lobster rolls, but there’s one BBQ joint that you should make a point to visit when you’re out this way. Smokin’ Al’s knows exactly what it takes to create delicious barbecue dishes that have that authentic smokey flavor. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 4847 Merrick Road Massapequa Park, NY 11762
- Smoke Signals - Lake Placid
Reddy Bro/TripAdvisor
Tim M/TripAdvisor If you’re familiar with Lake Placid then you know that the town’s Main Street is lined with nothing but marvelous restaurants that will keep your mouth watering as you stroll down the street. But if you’re looking to find a restaurant here that will serve you up an amazing BBQ dish? Then take a step inside Smoke Signals. All made from scratch, you can find out more information and view their menu if you click here.
How to get here: 2489 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946
- Fat Bob’s Smokehouse - Buffalo
Oulee D./Yelp
Lum V./Yelp We know that Buffalo has the best wings, but did you also know that you can find some unbelievable BBQ joints here too? At Fat Bob’s Smokehouse, guests will be able to feast on slow-cooked meat that’s long been a local favorite. A place that consistently serves savory meals, you won’t be able to dine at this restaurant just once without wanting to come back for more. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 41 Virginia Place Buffalo, NY 14202
- Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse - Kingston
Marc H./Yelp
Kathleen V./Yelp Make your way down to the Catskills and you’ll find the wonderful Hickory Smokehouse. Quite the talk of the town, this BBQ joint has been a popular place to visit since it opened back in 2002. Serving up authentic smokehouse barbecue, you can find out more information and see their menu if you click here.
How to get here: 743 State Route 28 Kingston, NY 12401
- Tail O’the Pup - Ray Brook
Jaison P/TripAdvisor
Teo W./Yelp Another seasonal location that you’ll want to make sure is on your 2017 dining bucket list, Tail O’the Pup is a little slice of heaven in the Adirondacks. Right between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, this restaurant is a must-see when you’re up in this area during the summer. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 1152 Route 86 Ray Brook, NY 12977
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Kevin B./Yelp
A restaurant that’s been run by three generation, Brooks House of BBQ is hands down the best place to eat in Oneonta. The restaurant has long received praise from New Yorkers, with a large indoor charcoal barbecue pit that produces flavors you could only ever dream of. The restaurant has continued to expand over the years, now featuring their own gift shop and even selling ice cream! To find out more information and to view their scrumptious menu, click here.
How to get here: 5560 State Highway 7 Oneonta, NY 13820
Jason P./Yelp
Chang S./Yelp
Us New Yorkers are completely spoiled by the geniuses behind Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, giving us several locations throughout the Empire State. With our favorite location being their Syracuse restaurant, you can also find Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Troy. A New York favorite since the 1980s, you won’t believe the dishes that are in front of you when you dine here. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 246 W Willow Street Syracuse, NY 13202
Judy H/TripAdvisor
kbl42/TripAdvisor
A location you’ll have to keep tucked away in your back pocket until spring, Bob’s is an amazing outdoor restaurant that knows exactly how to do barbecue. Often featuring live music, Bob’s is must-visit if you find yourself out in Cortland County during our warmer months. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 5290 State Route 281 Homer, NY 13077
Kayla S./Yelp
Herb L./Yelp
If you’re heading out to the village of Watkins Glen to visit one of our favorite state parks and need a place to refuel after a day of adventuring, then look no further. Nickel’s Pit BBQ is where you’ll want to dine! Offering a unique Upstate style, you’ll love chowing down on their homemade menu items that will leave you wanting more. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 205-207 North Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Matt K./Yelp
Mccabers/TripAdvisor
A location that has quickly become a favorite, Ray Brothers BBQ opened up back in 2014. A slow-cooked barbecue style restaurant, all of the items you’ll find on their menu are cooked over local wood and have fantastic flavors. To find out more information and to see their menu, click here.
How to get here: 6474 State Route 20 Bouckville, NY 13310
Chun M./Yelp
Naomi N./Yelp
The city of Corning is home to quite a few of New York’s hidden gems, one of them being the Slammin’ Jammin’ restaurant. After taking a trip to the Corning Museum of Glass, locals and out-of-town visitors alike love making a stop to this bbq joint afterwards. With a friendly staff and fantastic flavors, you can’t go wrong with this place. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 37 East Pulteney Street Corning, NY 14830
Kaity P./Yelp
Robert G./Yelp
You may be use to going out to Long Island to dine on incredible lobster rolls, but there’s one BBQ joint that you should make a point to visit when you’re out this way. Smokin’ Al’s knows exactly what it takes to create delicious barbecue dishes that have that authentic smokey flavor. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 4847 Merrick Road Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Reddy Bro/TripAdvisor
Tim M/TripAdvisor
If you’re familiar with Lake Placid then you know that the town’s Main Street is lined with nothing but marvelous restaurants that will keep your mouth watering as you stroll down the street. But if you’re looking to find a restaurant here that will serve you up an amazing BBQ dish? Then take a step inside Smoke Signals. All made from scratch, you can find out more information and view their menu if you click here.
How to get here: 2489 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946
Oulee D./Yelp
Lum V./Yelp
We know that Buffalo has the best wings, but did you also know that you can find some unbelievable BBQ joints here too? At Fat Bob’s Smokehouse, guests will be able to feast on slow-cooked meat that’s long been a local favorite. A place that consistently serves savory meals, you won’t be able to dine at this restaurant just once without wanting to come back for more. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 41 Virginia Place Buffalo, NY 14202
Marc H./Yelp
Kathleen V./Yelp
Make your way down to the Catskills and you’ll find the wonderful Hickory Smokehouse. Quite the talk of the town, this BBQ joint has been a popular place to visit since it opened back in 2002. Serving up authentic smokehouse barbecue, you can find out more information and see their menu if you click here.
How to get here: 743 State Route 28 Kingston, NY 12401
Jaison P/TripAdvisor
Teo W./Yelp
Another seasonal location that you’ll want to make sure is on your 2017 dining bucket list, Tail O’the Pup is a little slice of heaven in the Adirondacks. Right between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, this restaurant is a must-see when you’re up in this area during the summer. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 1152 Route 86 Ray Brook, NY 12977
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