Daisy May's BBQ

The Scene – The interior of this corner spot is handsomely decorated in bright wood. Formerly a narrow counter with a few seats, it has expanded to include a full dining room. – – The Food – Rather than limiting the menu to one type of masterful barbecue, Daisy May's offers a sampler of several regional styles. Pork ribs come Kansas City-style, with a sweet, smoky glaze, or with a hotter Memphis-style dry rub. Choosing favorites is moot, though, amid so much super-tender meat. Coarse-chopped brisket tastes of smoke and garlic; pulled pork has a mellow, vinegary bite.…

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ambiance	50.0% positive	“All in all the place is a bit pricey, and considering it's ridiculous location, they shouldn't be charging what they do, however, Daisy May's really can't be beat, and it's worth the trek.” “Service was great, atmosphere is bland and boring as was the food.”
drinks	60.0% positive	“loved the sweet tea in the Mason jar.” “You can only order wine BY THE WHOLE BOTTLE, not the glass!” “We sampled ample portions of the dry and wet ribs, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, dirty rice, peaches, sweet potatoes, corn bread and iced tea.” “The best ribs, best beans, best yams, best corn bread, best sweet tea this side of the Virgina state line.” “The premium price I paid for an "Oklahoma Jumbo Beef Rib Plate Special", I can enjoy so much more at a Brazilian Churrascaria restaurant for a little more cost, which is all you can eat that includes multiple cuts of awesome rotiserie BBQ meat (beef,pork,”
food quality	80.86000442504883% positive	“came away from the experience realizing that I paid too much for the food and the service was a tad too pushy.” “The pork was tender and the salt and the honey enhanced bbq sauce was nice but if anyone goes to Daisy May's for the half pig, be wary of possible additional charges for people after the sixth.” “We sampled ample portions of the dry and wet ribs, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, dirty rice, peaches, sweet potatoes, corn bread and iced tea.” “The best ribs, best beans, best yams, best corn bread, best sweet tea this side of the Virgina state line.” “Some of the sides aren't to my liking, such as the dirty rice (dry, boring) and bourbon peaches (canned peaches with lots of sugar and butter), but we just love the creamy corm with cheddar and the mashed potatoes.” “tried to order brisket with bread.” “The brisket sandwich is incredible.” “The sauce was very tasty, as was the slaw that I ordered with it.” “The food is good.” “Great meats, especially the Kansas and beef ribs.” “NYTimes, must have been a great free meal?” “The slaw was fresh and the baked beans side was a meal in itself.” “Daisy May's is by far the best there is, the pulled pork is sweet and juicy, the baked beans with burnt ends are heavenly!” “had been looking forward to enjoying the meal especially after reading the glowing NY Times article, but after getting charged an extra $35 per person after the sixth the meal seemed expensive and it ruined my mood.” “ordered the pulled pork with creamed corn and dirty rice.” “It's a cafeteria style restaurant which means you have to order your food and pick it up before you sit down.” “The creamy spinach is delicious as is the Dirth Cajun Rice.” “The pork is barely pulled, thus resulting in big chunks.” “Service was great, atmosphere is bland and boring as was the food.” “Long story short: The food is incredible, and the people were both pleasant and helpful.” “The premium price I paid for an "Oklahoma Jumbo Beef Rib Plate Special", I can enjoy so much more at a Brazilian Churrascaria restaurant for a little more cost, which is all you can eat that includes multiple cuts of awesome rotiserie BBQ meat (beef,pork,” “For $6 I get a hearty, delicious lunch.” “The food was good, but no one at the restaurant may any effort to be warm, welcoming or helpful at any point.” “The sweet potato mash was nice as well.” “We also tried most of the sides, and I definitely recommend the baked beans.” “The creamed corn was delish, the dirty rice a bit dry.” “The BBQ sauce tasted like it could have been bottled from the grocery, although the cole slaw had a nice taste.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Seating area was a little crowded, would be nice to have more space but overall a great place!” “NOT NYC's best BBQ place.”
service	62.5% positive	“The pork was tender and the salt and the honey enhanced bbq sauce was nice but if anyone goes to Daisy May's for the half pig, be wary of possible additional charges for people after the sixth.” “Some people may not like that but to each is own.” “Their staff were very nice and helpful.” “Very nice service as well.” “Long story short: The food is incredible, and the people were both pleasant and helpful.” “came away from the experience realizing that I paid too much for the food and the service was a tad too pushy.” “They may change the policy, but until they do, I will be definitely telling people to consider other barbeque places that are not so expensive for whole barbeque cuts.” “And MORE horrible customer service”
value	50.0% positive	“We were glad that we visited this well-reviewed restaurant, but our search for the city's tastiest, affordable 'cue will continue.” “had the Pulled Pork Sandwich, which was huge, juicy, and tender.” “All in all the place is a bit pricey, and considering it's ridiculous location, they shouldn't be charging what they do, however, Daisy May's really can't be beat, and it's worth the trek.” “The premium price I paid for an "Oklahoma Jumbo Beef Rib Plate Special", I can enjoy so much more at a Brazilian Churrascaria restaurant for a little more cost, which is all you can eat that includes multiple cuts of awesome rotiserie BBQ meat (beef,pork,” “We sampled ample portions of the dry and wet ribs, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, dirty rice, peaches, sweet potatoes, corn bread and iced tea.” “They may change the policy, but until they do, I will be definitely telling people to consider other barbeque places that are not so expensive for whole barbeque cuts.” “had been looking forward to enjoying the meal especially after reading the glowing NY Times article, but after getting charged an extra $35 per person after the sixth the meal seemed expensive and it ruined my mood.” “And for what it was, the portions weren't particularly big or cheap.”

06/04/11

BEST BBQ IN NYC!!!

by CharlieStaggner

What I had:

Kansas City Sweet & Sticky Pork Ribs

Rustic Creamy Corn with NY State Cheddar

Mashed Potatoes with Red Eye Gravy

Service:

Cute cowgirls who were super friendly

Overall experience:

I will definitely go back to Daisy May's. The food was to die for and the service gets 5 stars. *****

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05/11/11

#1 BBQ in NYC

by worldchampion

Seriously the best BBQ I have EVER had! I order a "Whole Pork Butt" for my family and I which came with cole slaw, Texas Toast, collard greens and baked beans with burnt ends. My southern family was well impressed and proud to know that I'm eating well in this city that is full of faux BBQ joints. I heart Daisy May's BBQ U.S.A.

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06/07/10

NOT NYC's best BBQ place. Buying the hype will cost you$$$$

by FoodWatcher

$33.50 for one beef rib and two sides, PLEASE. I had it and the only thing that stands out is that theres a little more meat on the one rib than your average beef rib dinner. Go online and check their menu OVER prices: $4.50 for a mason jar of sweet tea (keep the jar and give me bottomless refills), $4.00 for a red velvet CUPCAKE! Gotta hand it to the owners carrying huge $ack$ of profit to the bank. I can't say enough, $4.00 for a CUPCAKE?! Food Network, not everyone can be as frivolous with expense as you when it comes to dining. NYTimes, must have been a great free meal?

The premium price I paid for an "Oklahoma Jumbo Beef Rib Plate Special", I can enjoy so much more at a Brazilian Churrascaria restaurant for a little more cost, which is all you can eat that includes multiple cuts of awesome rotiserie BBQ meat (beef,pork,chicken and lamb) and an outrageous salad bar. There's allot of hype stirred up about this place and kudos to the hyper uppers. Sorry NYC, ya'll missing out on some Awesome BBQ outside of this joint.

Pros: Dress Totally casual, t-shirt, shorts and flip flops!
Cons: Did I mention Premium Price$$$$ for picnic dining?

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02/27/10

DON'T GO

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The food was so-so. We bought a bottle of wine and they served it with plastic cups. I tried to order brisket with bread. The check-out girl tells me it comes with two sides. I inform her there is option for a plate that comes with two sides or I can order an entree and a side, which I am doing. She tries to tell me 2 sides with an entree as a plate is the same price as 1 side with an entree, which she eventually admitted was incorrect. And for what it was, the portions weren't particularly big or cheap.

Pros: none
Cons: not cheap, middle of nowhere, bad service, food mediocre

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02/04/10

D-f'in-licious

by AdamDanielWeiss , Citysearch Contributor

In a city like New York, you wouldn't necessarily expect there to be such a plethora of barbecue joints, but we are in luck, and i'm not one to complain. Daisy May's is by far the best there is, the pulled pork is sweet and juicy, the baked beans with burnt ends are heavenly! The best thing (IMHO) is the sweet tea, which comes in a take-home mason jar. All in all the place is a bit pricey, and considering it's ridiculous location, they shouldn't be charging what they do, however, Daisy May's really can't be beat, and it's worth the trek.

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06/04/11

BEST BBQ IN NYC!!!

by CharlieStaggner

05/11/11

#1 BBQ in NYC

by worldchampion

06/07/10

NOT NYC's best BBQ place. Buying the hype will cost you$$$$

by FoodWatcher

02/27/10

DON'T GO

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02/04/10

D-f'in-licious

by AdamDanielWeiss , Citysearch Contributor

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