| ambiance |
98.71999740600586% positive |
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wonderful New York barbecue joint, stylish atmosphere, an upscale taste to BBQ. ”
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The food and drink is always good and the atomosphere is comfortable, but as a "real" BBQ joint, its nothing to write home to Kansas or Texas about. ”
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The atmosphere is big and comfortable, but the music is way, way too loud. ”
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enjoyed the atmosphere, the extensive menu and live jazz music which makes Blue Smoke a fun and entertaining pig-out spot. ”
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The ambience is good and the crowd makes you feel that you are getting good food, and its a good thing that you have to wait. ”
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The pulled pork is just sloppy fun. ”
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Let me start by saying that the atmosphere is great and the service is acceptable (rather slow), but the food is absolutely terrible! ”
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The ribs were great, of course a Danny Meyer restaurant has good service, and the room very comfortable with some great smoky smells. ”
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Great atmosphere. ”
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If you go looking for great BBQ, a festive atmosphere, cheery waitstaff and a good time, you'll be delighted. ”
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The experience of eating at Blue Smoke is a bit odd for a BBQ restaurant: lots of space between the tables, air conditioning, modern decor - it's quite a beautiful space. ”
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Good food, great selection of beer and wine, relaxed atmosphere. ”
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But if you want tasty ribs and a fun atmosphere this is the place. ”
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liked the relaxed atmosphere. ”
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Good food and fun ”
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don't care what anyone tells you, find out why the place stays packed, the location is convenient and the experience haunts you to return. ”
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great atmosphere ”
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The atmosphere is fun, the food is so tasty, and the Jazz downstairs can be pretty good, too, sometimes. ”
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All in all a good night out, and cool atmosphere, just dont be suprised if you aren't wowed when you leave. ”
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This place has a lively atmosphere with fantastic ribs, pulled pork and desserts. ”
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We definitely had a great culinary experience; casual and fun. ”
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The restaurant decor is really cool as well - wide open space with a city-meets-southern BBQ Pit kind of feel. ”
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The ambience suits the place, they place good music, the service was fine. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. ”
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Overall a great experience, it is a fun spot, and very reasonably priced. ”
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special evening with a special friend,atmosphere was great staff attentive. ”
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| dessert |
82.46000289916992% positive |
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loved the beef brisket, mac n cheese, and key lime pie. ”
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The brownie with chocolate sauce was wonderful, as was the Key Lime Pie. ”
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In all fairness the desserts were pretty good. ”
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was disappointed by the meat, which reminds me a cow which had been laying in the desert for months - dry, sinewy. ”
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For dessert I ordered the sticky toffee pudding with creme fraiche, which turned out to be an incredible end to a wonderful meal. ”
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The soup was and desserts were tasty, as well. ”
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THe service is slow, but the one time the wait for my desert was long-they comped it. ”
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The fry bread was good, and the Key Lime pie was good, but we could not have been more disappointed with the food. ”
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This mouthwatering St.Louis natives BBQ joint features signature "cue" favorites such as ribs,beef,fowl, southern vegetable sides,mac and cheese and home-style desserts and pies. ”
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The finale, a slice of key lime pie - a nice finish. ”
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If it weren't for the dessert,this would probably be one of the worst meals i have ever had. ”
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The dessert sampler was fantastic! ”
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We both enjoyed the apple crisp, as well as the fried pear & cranberry pie. ”
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desert( drunk so didnt care) and I am sure they will make it ”
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The key lime pie is also delicious. ”
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The dessert, a slice of chocolate pie, was good. ”
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think the desserts are a perfect compliment to the meal as well as the place as a whole: simple (no 'selling air' here!) ”
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This place has a lively atmosphere with fantastic ribs, pulled pork and desserts. ”
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The onion rings, mac & cheese, the mephis styled ribs and banana cream pie were very good. ”
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| drinks |
80.34000396728516% positive |
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Classic wood floors and tables, high ceilings, and a huge bar with great beer and specialty liquor selection from around the world. ”
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ok place good place but a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG Wait for food and stay away from the soda get water or beer ”
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the prices great - both for food and drink. ”
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The bad (and horridly overpriced) drinks and the dry ribs take away from the overall meal. ”
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Its is a great place to catch up with a few friends over some ribs and drinks! ”
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They have some great beer at this place. ”
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Hey - What better excuse to sit at the bar and try another one of their fantastic drinks. ”
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The bar was great - bar food, drinks, and service. ”
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If you order wine, take care to read the label to make sure you're getting the right stuff. ”
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Don't get seated in a booth unless you like TV and sitting near the bar crowd. ”
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Good selection of beers on the menu and a good place for groups! ”
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jazz fans, you can enjoy your meal in the jazz bar downstairs, same menu offered. ”
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Atmosphere is great, so this could be a great bar place, but oh, what a bummer that the food was a disaster. ”
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Service was great though, and the beer was good too (nice frosty mug). ”
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Good beer list. ”
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Great bar with a terrific selection of regional and foreign beers and an extensive menu of bourbons and cordials. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. ”
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the rips were so dry, I even had to drink more of the way too expensive and too warm Shiraz. ”
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If you feel like going for good ribs and great drinks, you go to Blue Smoke for dinner. ”
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Great appetizers, great drinks, great ribs ”
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The beer is ice cold and compliments the meal very well. ”
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The drinks were pretty good and the staff was friendly. ”
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also avoid sitting at the bar to eat, the service is not as attentive. ”
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The drab interior and mediocre bar could have been overcome and I hoped the real money invested went into the food. ”
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The food and drink is always good and the atomosphere is comfortable, but as a "real" BBQ joint, its nothing to write home to Kansas or Texas about. ”
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To serve up this bad meal took 50 minutes and cost us over $150 (including 2 beers and 2 bloody mary's in total) ”
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Service is good as well as the bar but the quality of the food seems inconsistent. ”
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If you are a big fan of ribs and steak, over a glass of beer, Blue Smoke will fit your needs and provide the necessary joy temporarily, even though the food is not extravagant. ”
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Good food, great selection of beer and wine, relaxed atmosphere. ”
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My friends loved the beers. ”
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Good drinks,good beers on tap. ”
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These are great ribs, they way they are supposed to be, served in a casual atmostphere with good beer and bourbon. ”
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The drinks came in a surprisingly small glass and were not very good, the only flavor besides rum in it was a very bitter taste and the drinks were very pricey. ”
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Service was slow and spotty; had to flag the waiter down many a time to get drink and food orders in. ”
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Nice bartenders, solid drinks. ”
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and some great cocktails for the ladies. ”
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I've been there twice and both times I had tasty food, great drinks and excellent service. ”
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The bar was a giant man perch, perfect for sampling the many home brews, while watching sports and gnawing on pork and beef treats. ”
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The drinks are the best. ”
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| food quality |
78.5200023651123% positive |
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The bread pudding was the best I have ever had- perfect combo of custard and cinammon with a little caramel flavor. ”
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Stick to the items the place does best, brisket, ribs, wings, cajun shrimp is good, not great. ”
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This place serves delicious food. ”
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Blue Smoke is a good place for BBQ but I think the ribs were a little dry and lacking meat for my taste. ”
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One night the food is great and another afternoon, it seemed leftover and dry. ”
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Prices were not overly expensive (meal for 2 was $60) Overall a good restaurant but not the best in the city. ”
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We shared a plate of chicken wings and while the sauce was good, I prefer my wings fried more for a crispier texture so that I don't taste any rubberiness of the skin. ”
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The chicken wasn't that great. ”
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The mashed potatoes were pretty good. ”
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good bbq but some huge flaws hurt ”
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probably the best buffalo wings i have ever had; meaty, nice and spicy but not too tangy. ”
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The food was excellent in a casually elegant way. ”
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Everyone in our group LOVED the food. ”
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As for the ribs, I'm not really into pork, but the salt and pepper beef ribs are very very good, the only problem is they have very little meat on them, for their price. ”
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THe pulled pork really is the best that i have had in the city. ”
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Service was, of course, impeccable and who can forget the wonderful breads and pastries that Mr. Bouley is so famous for? ”
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Any deli counter can whip up a more tasty combination. ”
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In particular, the mac and cheese is disappointing, and also the temperature of the food is too cool at times. ”
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It's plenty fancy, but the food just isn't very good. ”
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But the food was awful. ”
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the ribs were very tasty and they had A LOT of meat on them. ”
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The night I was there proved how much of a difference great service can make to a meal. ”
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recommend the pulled pork, mac n cheese, deviled eggs, sausage sampler, hush puppies with jalapeno marmalade-- pretty much everything I've eaten there has been delicious. ”
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And the "magic dust", or a dry rub, is for use BEFORE you cook the meat, not as a condiment! ”
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The bologna sandwich was big and stuffed plenty and was good. ”
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this is one of the best bbq's i've had in nyc. ”
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The food is tasty overall, but there are some complaints. ”
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Seriously folks, it's just bad bbq. ”
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The food was not bad, but not great. ”
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Our server was fantastic & the food was amazing. ”
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you can have a good meal here. ”
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all of you with poor reviews have NO CLUE what good food is! ”
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Sauces are extreamly tasty. ”
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Amazing sauce. ”
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think the desserts are a perfect compliment to the meal as well as the place as a whole: simple (no 'selling air' here!) ”
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Overall the food was very good but at these prices that's to be expected and the slight mistakes become magnified. ”
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The sweet potato fries were huge steak fries,sweet and a great compliment to the ribs. ”
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No matter how good the food is, with terrible customer service, it's intolerable. ”
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2nd, the food was quite good. ”
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the prices great - both for food and drink. ”
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doggedly avoided patronizing the obvious invention of Shake Shack, opting not to anguish in long lines and potentially overrated smash burgers. ”
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Blue Smoke does have the greatest ribs along with their great side dishes such as mac n cheese, hush puppies, cauliflower and potato gratin, and their barbequed mussels (this is awesome by the way!) ”
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sweet potato fries and other sides are also really yummy. ”
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was with a group of 40 which means we usually get mediocre service and cool food. ”
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This place has fabulous smoked food! ”
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This mouthwatering St.Louis natives BBQ joint features signature "cue" favorites such as ribs,beef,fowl, southern vegetable sides,mac and cheese and home-style desserts and pies. ”
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The soup was and desserts were tasty, as well. ”
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Atmosphere is great, so this could be a great bar place, but oh, what a bummer that the food was a disaster. ”
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The pulled pork was good but I have had just as good and better pulled pork at much less expensive restaurants in the city. ”
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When the food arrived, I was so hungry I'd have eaten nearly anything -- but, this food was inedible. ”
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The bar was a giant man perch, perfect for sampling the many home brews, while watching sports and gnawing on pork and beef treats. ”
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The food and drink is always good and the atomosphere is comfortable, but as a "real" BBQ joint, its nothing to write home to Kansas or Texas about. ”
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Despite all the state of the art high-tech barbeque grills,smokers and other pit masters essentials that are present in kitchen, the Blue Smoke burger was sadly disappointing. ”
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great sweet potato fries ”
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The meats were very good, the pulled pork was phenomenal. ”
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The bun was an excellent complement to the burger with its firmness and texture. ”
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The wings were fantastic, though a bit spicy for "regular" - I'm not complaining. ”
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After a short while my burger arrived with a mountainous portion of crispy french fries and fresh lettuce and tomato. ”
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Pulled pork is fantastic and I highly recommend 3 sausage sampler appetizer. ”
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We all enjoyed various types of ribs (quite tasty)and the sides were fabulous! ”
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The fresh watermelon and deviled eggs are a great touch. ”
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The caesar salad and cole slaw are mediocre. ”
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The deviled eggs were good but for $6 you think they could give you more than just 2 eggs sliced in half - what did they mix with the egg yolks, truffles? ”
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This place had great food! ”
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Good food and fun ”
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If your looking for authentic Bar-b-que in New York then head to Blue Smoke. ”
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The bad (and horridly overpriced) drinks and the dry ribs take away from the overall meal. ”
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best buffalo wings ”
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They have a great selection of tasty ribs with all the sides. ”
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recently had a great meal at Blue Smoke. ”
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Good vibe, great ribs, delish potato chips and blue cheese and bacon dip - but most of all those blood orange margaritas! ”
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Our waiter was on his first day so he was not completely to blame but as I surveyed the restaurant, which was only half full, I noticed that sevaral tables were getting impatient waiting for their food. ”
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The smoked Foie gras was delicious then it was downhill. ”
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Overall, for all of this food, the bill was only $75 and the staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. ”
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jazz fans, you can enjoy your meal in the jazz bar downstairs, same menu offered. ”
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In short, bad service, lousy food and a complete rip-off. ”
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Back to Business the food was good. ”
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The ribs sampler and onion rings were excellent. ”
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am originally from Texas, which has some of the worlds best smoked meats -or- barbecue. ”
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The key lime pie is also delicious. ”
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This place has a lively atmosphere with fantastic ribs, pulled pork and desserts. ”
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For dessert I ordered the sticky toffee pudding with creme fraiche, which turned out to be an incredible end to a wonderful meal. ”
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The ribs were bad -- the St. Louis and Babybacks were exactly the same in flavor and appearance -- pink, with a smoke flavor that was actually overdone, dry/rubbery, sprinkled with a BBQ sauce that was bland and disappointingly mild. ”
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The Brisket was cold and their fries came with something that resembled cheese whiz. ”
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Too many great restaurants in NYC that serve great food and service, to ever go back. ”
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The food is consistantly great, but the wait is often long and the noise is often deafening. ”
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Overall, the food was alright, but the service was poor. ”
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The fried chicken was really good. ”
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My date's pulled pork was cold and, according to her, so terrible that she couldn't eat it. ”
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The pulled pork was really great. ”
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The sample platter was a good choice because you get the ribs, some kind of pulled meat, really good smoky chicken and a hot beef link. ”
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I've been there twice and both times I had tasty food, great drinks and excellent service. ”
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Take it for what it is and enjoy some beef! ”
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To serve up this bad meal took 50 minutes and cost us over $150 (including 2 beers and 2 bloody mary's in total) ”
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My personal favorite is the Texas Salt n Pepper ribs which is amazing and don't worry no sort of honey/molasses BBQ sauce is slathered over your food it's all good cooking. ”
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Pulled pork sandwich was dry, but the beef ribs were fantastic. ”
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ordered my Blue Smoke burger medium with good old American cheddar cheese and maple-cured bacon. ”
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don't mind spending money if the food is good, but for $75 I expect my food hot and tasty. ”
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We went for lunch over the weekend and the food was really really tasty! ”
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The extremely dry and lean beef ribs were so heavily encrusted with black pepper that we had to immediately take Zantac. ”
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The ribs were perfectly charred with a great taste of applewood, and the pulled pork was amazing. ”
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I've always had a decent meal at the restaurant, so it can always rely upon them as stand-by. ”
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The bar was great - bar food, drinks, and service. ”
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The ambience is good and the crowd makes you feel that you are getting good food, and its a good thing that you have to wait. ”
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The meat was so tender, the combination of smoked flavor & dry rub seasonings were WOW in my mouth. ”
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It was a waste of her time and mine- I could not go ahead with the reservation with children charged $45/head, and not knowing which meats my people would like. ”
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We went there in May for our honeymoon, the chips and blue cheese dressing were good and my husband loved the sweet potato fries, the cole slaw was okay but not creamy. ”
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On the flipside, the sides were damn good (homemade BBQ Chips, Hush Puppies, and sweet potato Fries) and the pulled pork was excellent. ”
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The prime rib was very well made with a nice tangy sauce on the top. ”
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They should lighten up, have a cocktail, and sit bacl and enjoy their meal. ”
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liked the complimentary pickles but thought the slices of white bread was a little ghetto. ”
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Truly authentic and fantastic service -- you just can't beat it! ”
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Great spot for upscale bbq. ”
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Blue Smoke has the best burger in Manhattan, period. ”
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The place is cool but the food is average for being one of the top ranked bbque places in the city. ”
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we did not enjoy the food at all. ”
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However, the fry bread was very good. ”
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The staff was not that knowledgeable about all the food, but I guess that's becuase it is new. ”
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The taste of the burger was flavorful but, unfortunately was overcooked and left a dry aftertaste following a few bites. ”
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My friend took me to this restaurant, because we thought it would be a kid friendly restaurant with great food. ”
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The mac and cheese, chicken wings, and hush puppies are also excellent. ”
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It's not a sexy place (the lighting could be better), but the service was superb and the food delicious. ”
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From Kyle, the Manager, to Todd, the customer service Manager, to the rest of the staff, they make you feel like family (A family that serves great food) ”
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If you're looking for barbeque like Dallas BBQ (soaked in sauce from a bottle, generic, homogeneous food) then you won't like Blue Smoke. ”
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loved the beef brisket, mac n cheese, and key lime pie. ”
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Another great dish was the sausage sampler for an appetizer with the stone ground mustard. ”
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Beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, onion rings, ribs--all of it was terrific. ”
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love deviled eggs, a BBQ staple - but I'll be damned if serving two eggs (four VERY small halves) qualifies as an "appetizer. ”
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The pork ribs were not bad. ”
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ok place good place but a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG Wait for food and stay away from the soda get water or beer ”
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I've eaten here before, and I'll admit the food is very good. ”
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Service is good as well as the bar but the quality of the food seems inconsistent. ”
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Let me start by saying that the atmosphere is great and the service is acceptable (rather slow), but the food is absolutely terrible! ”
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We were promptly seated, the waitress was attentive and curtious, and the food nearly perfect. ”
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We had great service and great food. ”
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This is the best BBQ I've had on the East Coast (where the term "BBQ" incorrecly refers to anything grilled or smothered in BBQ sauce). ”
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Although the food is very good, the service was pretty awful. ”
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The food was horrible. ”
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I've tried quite a few BBQ joints in NY, and until I ate at Blue Smoke I'd never has a bad meal. ”
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Good food, great selection of beer and wine, relaxed atmosphere. ”
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Their wings are seasoned to perfection and their mac and cheese is so rich and delicious. ”
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The atmosphere is fun, the food is so tasty, and the Jazz downstairs can be pretty good, too, sometimes. ”
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The side dishes are equally awful. ”
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Mac & cheese is the best, beans need work and why is potato salad so hard to get right? ”
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But if you want tasty ribs and a fun atmosphere this is the place. ”
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The food is absolutely great! ”
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The baby back ribs were tender, with a smoky flavor and the cornbread was warm, soft and delicious. ”
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Many people do not like the taste of smoked meats, and that's an important consideration when choosing this restaurant. ”
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The drab interior and mediocre bar could have been overcome and I hoped the real money invested went into the food. ”
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The ribs were excellent, the sides interesting, varied and delicious. ”
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have yet to have a burger in the city that was better than blue smoke, the fries are solid every time, and with the help of their "magic dust", the burger is perfect. ”
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The beef ribs are so flavorful, the sweet potato fries are fresh and tender. ”
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Summary good service, bad food! ”
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Just went there and seriously had one of the worst meal I had in years. ”
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Even though the food isnt the best BBQ, this place is always a treat. ”
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BBQ Chicken was horrible also (dry, no meat)! ”
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Not that I've found good bbq in this town yet, but there's some okay places at least. ”
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The baby back ribs were cold and tasteless, the macaroni and cheese tasted funny (like the cheese had gone bad), the potatoes were very good, and, the hush puppies were hot and pretty tasty. ”
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Great food ”
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For appetizers, I had fresh oysters (mmm) & my man had the devilled eggs (gone in 2 secs). ”
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As former Southerners, we appreciated the friendly service, but we won't go back for that food. ”
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great food,my new spot ”
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After sampling the delicious homemade (and warm) BBQ chips, the Fried Oyster salad and fry bread led us into our entrees with a smile. ”
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oh and the baked beans are tasty. ”
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The barbeque was particularly good for New York and the sides such as baked beans and collard greens were excellent. ”
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good food and service would recommend to my friends here in california to visit blue smoke when they are in new york. ”
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The wings sucked! ”
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All the meats are about to fall off their bones, the sandwiches are dripping good, the hush puppies are. ”
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Was told this was a cool place with great food and service. ”
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For entrees I order a half-rack of the Texas salt and pepper ribs and my wife ordered the sampler platter (ribs, pulled pork, chicken and sausage) and we got coleslaw, mac and cheese and fries as sides. ”
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The chips and dip were very good with a spicy kick added by the BBQ 'magic dust' and the dip was very creamy with a nice tang of blue cheese. ”
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The dip is addicting and even though the BBQ potato chips look pretty standard, the taste is outstanding. ”
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The beer is ice cold and compliments the meal very well. ”
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The pulled pork is just sloppy fun. ”
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The pulled pork along with the chicken where full of flavor and not dried out at all. ”
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What he should have told me but didn't (either restaurant policy/neglect) was that Blue Smoke has this policy that for groups of 10 or more, the only dining option is "Family Style", i.e. big portions of dishes passed around, preordered by the host., at a ”
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If you are a big fan of ribs and steak, over a glass of beer, Blue Smoke will fit your needs and provide the necessary joy temporarily, even though the food is not extravagant. ”
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Mashed potatoes were poor. ”
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Service was slow and spotty; had to flag the waiter down many a time to get drink and food orders in. ”
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The fry bread was good, and the Key Lime pie was good, but we could not have been more disappointed with the food. ”
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was disappointed by the meat, which reminds me a cow which had been laying in the desert for months - dry, sinewy. ”
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Food is not going to blow you away, but you'll have a good meal. ”
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tried my boyfriend's ribs and they were delicious, melt-in-your-mouth juicy. ”
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The onion rings, mac & cheese, the mephis styled ribs and banana cream pie were very good. ”
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Great food and Perfect City Hot Spot ”
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However, I cannot stress this enough -- avoid the beef and order the pork! ”
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The brownie with chocolate sauce was wonderful, as was the Key Lime Pie. ”
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the ribs are always great and the chicken is good. ”
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Oysters on the half were very good, and the fried green tomato app. ”
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The chicken wings and sliders were terrific appetizers. ”
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The fry bread was the one stand-out -- perfecty done without too much grease; nice dips and sides with it. ”
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The wings are wonderful, and when the ribs aren't dry (it's hit or miss here), they're great too. ”
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| menu variety |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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They have a great selection of tasty ribs with all the sides. ”
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They have a funky menu that leads you to 'try something new' and everything I tried was good. ”
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Good food, great selection of beer and wine, relaxed atmosphere. ”
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enjoyed the atmosphere, the extensive menu and live jazz music which makes Blue Smoke a fun and entertaining pig-out spot. ”
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Mine were fatty and tough, my date's (a different variety) were dry and boring. ”
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Classic wood floors and tables, high ceilings, and a huge bar with great beer and specialty liquor selection from around the world. ”
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jazz fans, you can enjoy your meal in the jazz bar downstairs, same menu offered. ”
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Good selection of beers on the menu and a good place for groups! ”
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THe ribs are good and I havent had anything on the menu that did taste great. ”
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It has too much "Bar atomosphere" for my liking to bring kids, although wait stuff was nice, there was a cool toy for kids to play while waiting, and kids' menu. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. ”
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Great bar with a terrific selection of regional and foreign beers and an extensive menu of bourbons and cordials. ”
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| overall |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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Its is a great place to catch up with a few friends over some ribs and drinks! ”
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Couldn't be happier b/c I've been searching for a good BBQ place for years here, and this place is definitely it. ”
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Even though the food isnt the best BBQ, this place is always a treat. ”
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had heard such good things and was excited to finally dine at a nice BBQ place in NYC, of which there are none. ”
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Atmosphere is great, so this could be a great bar place, but oh, what a bummer that the food was a disaster. ”
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ok place good place but a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG Wait for food and stay away from the soda get water or beer ”
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Another good BBQ place in the city ”
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Good selection of beers on the menu and a good place for groups! ”
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They have some great beer at this place. ”
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Having been to Nashville to sample real BBQ and then after eating at RUB and the Daisy May's lunch stand, I think Blue Smoke is a pretty good place. ”
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Blue Smoke is a good place for BBQ but I think the ribs were a little dry and lacking meat for my taste. ”
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100.0% positive |
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have recommended this place to friends and will definitely go back more than once. ”
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As former Southerners, we appreciated the friendly service, but we won't go back for that food. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. ”
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All in all it was good barbecue and we would go back again, the staff was very good. ”
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don't care what anyone tells you, find out why the place stays packed, the location is convenient and the experience haunts you to return. ”
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Too many great restaurants in NYC that serve great food and service, to ever go back. ”
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75.08999824523926% positive |
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Our server was fantastic & the food was amazing. ”
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We had great service and great food. ”
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I've been there twice and both times I had tasty food, great drinks and excellent service. ”
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good food and service would recommend to my friends here in california to visit blue smoke when they are in new york. ”
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Such nice people, top notch service. ”
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We were promptly seated, the waitress was attentive and curtious, and the food nearly perfect. ”
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Watch out for the pretentious service and hope that someone foots the bill. ”
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Overall, the food was alright, but the service was poor. ”
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We reserved for a Saturday night and the place was packed, and we didn't get seated right away, which was fine, since the service was friendly and real fast. ”
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1st, contrary to a lot of the postings, we found the service quite good. ”
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The ribs were great, of course a Danny Meyer restaurant has good service, and the room very comfortable with some great smoky smells. ”
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Oh one more thing, our service was great. ”
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The ambience suits the place, they place good music, the service was fine. ”
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our server was really nice and knowledgable. ”
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The only thing that saved the nite was the service -attentive and quick, but that was pretty much the only highlite of this restaurant. ”
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great service from the front door all the way in and back out again! ”
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First time I had really nice service. ”
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Really friendly waiters and staff who could not do enough for you. ”
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also avoid sitting at the bar to eat, the service is not as attentive. ”
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But the service stinks, including the rude and clueless hosts. ”
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Too many great restaurants in NYC that serve great food and service, to ever go back. ”
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Friendly staff. ”
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asked to see the famous "pit" and the manager took us on a tour. ”
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We had an awesome server who made perfect suggestions and took great care of our table. ”
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It was a waste of her time and mine- I could not go ahead with the reservation with children charged $45/head, and not knowing which meats my people would like. ”
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As with all of Danny Meyer's restaurants, the service is very friendly. ”
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Our server was very attentive and friendly. ”
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The service was very slow. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. ”
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was with a group of 40 which means we usually get mediocre service and cool food. ”
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This restaurant is not cheap, therefore, good service should come as part of the package. ”
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It was impeccable service in addition to an amazing dinner. ”
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The drinks were pretty good and the staff was friendly. ”
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THe service is slow, but the one time the wait for my desert was long-they comped it. ”
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The service was friendly and the jazz and blues playing all night on the stereo was a great touch! ”
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Everytime I have gone to the restaurant we have always had great service and not had to wait for a table. ”
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Overrated and really BAD customer service ”
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Truly authentic and fantastic service -- you just can't beat it! ”
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The night I was there proved how much of a difference great service can make to a meal. ”
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Like any of Danny Meyer's restaurants, Blue Smoke offers good, attentive service and you'll get your money's worth from a visit. ”
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work in this industry and have never seen such attentive service. ”
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Nice interior and service was good but the ribs were a disappointment. ”
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From Kyle, the Manager, to Todd, the customer service Manager, to the rest of the staff, they make you feel like family (A family that serves great food) ”
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The service was amazing. ”
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In short, bad service, lousy food and a complete rip-off. ”
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Now the bad, unfortunately a restaurant cannot stand on it's merits of excellent service alone. ”
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All in all it was good barbecue and we would go back again, the staff was very good. ”
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The service was not overly attentive. ”
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Although the food is very good, the service was pretty awful. ”
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The service was actually pretty terrible - there seemed to be lots of confusion in that room at all times. ”
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Our waitress was very nice and helpful and went out of her way to make our dinner enjoyable. ”
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The staff by the way is excellent. ”
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Our waiter was also very friendly and helpful. ”
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Been twice in 2 weeks and found the service friendly. ”
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Summary good service, bad food! ”
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The different styles of ribs offered is great for people who have different likings. ”
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Excellent service, friendly, quick and very attentive to patrons needs. ”
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The staff was not that knowledgeable about all the food, but I guess that's becuase it is new. ”
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special evening with a special friend,atmosphere was great staff attentive. ”
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Was told this was a cool place with great food and service. ”
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nd bringing more people. ENJOY! ”
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The service was very efficient and, even on a packed Friday night, the waiters, hosts, and bartenders were all very friendly. ”
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Service was slow and spotty; had to flag the waiter down many a time to get drink and food orders in. ”
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We were seated promptly after arriving around 6pm without a reservation by a friendly and attentive hostess. ”
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Fast, friendly, knowledgeable staff. ”
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Aside from a very dizzy bartender, the service was uniformly excellent and extremely helpful & friendly. ”
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They had awful service and seemed very cocky. ”
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Service was friendly but extremely slow. ”
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Our waiter was on his first day so he was not completely to blame but as I surveyed the restaurant, which was only half full, I noticed that sevaral tables were getting impatient waiting for their food. ”
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Service is attentive. ”
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The service was very good--no wait at all despite being quite crowded. ”
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My ribs were flavorful and smokey but very dry, it's likely we got the tail end of the lunch service ribs (it was a very early dinner). ”
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Overall, for all of this food, the bill was only $75 and the staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. ”
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Let me start by saying that the atmosphere is great and the service is acceptable (rather slow), but the food is absolutely terrible! ”
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The bar was great - bar food, drinks, and service. ”
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It is a bit of a tourist trap with extremely rude hostesses (but accomodating managers that go out of their way for you). ”
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Bit disappointed with our particular waiter as we've dined at Danny Meyers restaurants in the past and have been very impressed with the waitstaff on every other occasion. ”
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As former Southerners, we appreciated the friendly service, but we won't go back for that food. ”
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Service was very attentive. ”
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Although the staff is super-friendly, and the main dining area is spacious enough to accommodate large groups, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. ”
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Great service. ”
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Why so many people like it is beyond me. ”
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BTW, the service is very good ”
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My friend took me to this restaurant, because we thought it would be a kid friendly restaurant with great food. ”
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Many people do not like the taste of smoked meats, and that's an important consideration when choosing this restaurant. ”
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Nice bartenders, solid drinks. ”
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It's not a sexy place (the lighting could be better), but the service was superb and the food delicious. ”
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No matter how good the food is, with terrible customer service, it's intolerable. ”
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The service is friendly but often slow and off-beat and the tone at times resembles a theme restaurant like Planet Hollywood more than a Danny Meyer restaurant. ”
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would not eat here again because of the poor service as there are other very good BBQ places in NYC. ”
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On the plus side, the service was good, and the setting was very pleasant and comfy. ”
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72.52999782562256% positive |
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The pulled pork was good but I have had just as good and better pulled pork at much less expensive restaurants in the city. ”
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The drab interior and mediocre bar could have been overcome and I hoped the real money invested went into the food. ”
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Their prices are expensive too. ”
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This restaurant is not cheap, therefore, good service should come as part of the package. ”
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You have to take it for what it's worth because it is some of the best ribs the City has to offer. ”
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As for the ribs, I'm not really into pork, but the salt and pepper beef ribs are very very good, the only problem is they have very little meat on them, for their price. ”
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don't mind spending money if the food is good, but for $75 I expect my food hot and tasty. ”
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Prices were not overly expensive (meal for 2 was $60) Overall a good restaurant but not the best in the city. ”
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Overall the food was very good but at these prices that's to be expected and the slight mistakes become magnified. ”
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Classic wood floors and tables, high ceilings, and a huge bar with great beer and specialty liquor selection from around the world. ”
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What he should have told me but didn't (either restaurant policy/neglect) was that Blue Smoke has this policy that for groups of 10 or more, the only dining option is "Family Style", i.e. big portions of dishes passed around, preordered by the host., at a ”
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The drinks came in a surprisingly small glass and were not very good, the only flavor besides rum in it was a very bitter taste and the drinks were very pricey. ”
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Yet the prices were well beyond reasonable value. ”
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The price of Blue Smoke was not expensive but not cheap-definitely worth the price. ”
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The sweet potato fries were huge steak fries,sweet and a great compliment to the ribs. ”
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Everything is expensive here, I even felt like I was paying to breathe the air in the place. ”
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the prices great - both for food and drink. ”
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good bbq but some huge flaws hurt ”
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Like any of Danny Meyer's restaurants, Blue Smoke offers good, attentive service and you'll get your money's worth from a visit. ”
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You'll enjoy better (read: juicier) barbecue at Brother Jimmy's or Houston's--and at lower prices. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good beer selection, but meals were skimpy portions on big plates and the service was weak - never had the same server/waitperson come back twice. ”
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the rips were so dry, I even had to drink more of the way too expensive and too warm Shiraz. ”
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The ribs are great tasting, though huge portions. ”
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AND FULL--all for a decent price (~50/pp). ”
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Oddly enough, for being a BBQ place, I'm not a huge fan of their ribs, but their other items more than make up for it. ”
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Value: Let's not kid ourselves, it's all overpriced in NYC but this place doesn't even attempt to give you a decent value for your Washingtons ;) ”
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The bad (and horridly overpriced) drinks and the dry ribs take away from the overall meal. ”
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| wait time |
36.90000057220459% positive |
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The only thing that saved the nite was the service -attentive and quick, but that was pretty much the only highlite of this restaurant. ”
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The food is consistantly great, but the wait is often long and the noise is often deafening. ”
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The service was very slow. ”
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Food was dry, and it tasted like they were sitting around way too long, and was just warmed up on the grill. ”
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This place specializes in slow cooked ribs and they do it to perfection! ”
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Excellent service, friendly, quick and very attentive to patrons needs. ”
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Let me start by saying that the atmosphere is great and the service is acceptable (rather slow), but the food is absolutely terrible! ”
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This was one of the most unsatisfying meals I've had in a long time. ”
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To serve up this bad meal took 50 minutes and cost us over $150 (including 2 beers and 2 bloody mary's in total) ”
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doggedly avoided patronizing the obvious invention of Shake Shack, opting not to anguish in long lines and potentially overrated smash burgers. ”
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THe service is slow, but the one time the wait for my desert was long-they comped it. ”
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Service was slow and spotty; had to flag the waiter down many a time to get drink and food orders in. ”
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Service was friendly but extremely slow. ”
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The service is friendly but often slow and off-beat and the tone at times resembles a theme restaurant like Planet Hollywood more than a Danny Meyer restaurant. ”
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