Lisa the bartender was chipper, and service was shockingly fast. Not five minutes had gone by after placing my order that the food was in front of me.
We were in the mood for BBQ but wanted to try a new place from our usual joint in the city. Butcher Bar came up and menu looked good. This far flung restaurant all the way in Alphabet City. I really dig the interior of the space. It wasn't too loud and was a bit tight in seating but wasn't uncomfortable. Service was good and friendly. We got the BBQ meat platter. To start the fried pickles was stellar. It had a great crunch. I could probably eaten more of it but had to save for the entrees. The BBQ platter came with pulled pork, ribs and brisket with corn bread side. The brisket was drier than some but still plenty good The ribs was fall of the bone tender.. They didn't have any sauce with it but I didn't think the meat needed it.
Having lived in Texas a state proud and known for BBQ this place was absolutely amazing. The meat candy was something out of this world good. Atmosphere was great not to loud and not to quiet. We had a large party and it was well accommodated. Service was great. Definitely a place I will be back to!
I love meat. I'll say it again, I love meat. So it's nice to go to a place that is focuses on being good rather than presentable. If you're not in the mood for caviar with black truffle salt served on a quail egg, and what you're after is a giant bacon stacked burger with pulled pork and barbeque sauce, look no further. This place will challenge your gut but it'll be worth it, maybe after 24 hours but it still will be worth it. They pull no punches and love what they do. IF you're just trying to get down and walk out with your belly full, this is a great spot to consider. P.S. the Burnt Ends (aka Meat Candy) is to die for, you have to get some.
Food is delicious, and the staff is awesome! Burnt beef ends and dry rub ribs are where it's at. Kathy is amazing! Super hospitable and always attentive. Listen to her recommendations! Love butcher bar!
Of the smokehouses in Astoria, Butcher Bar is my preferred spot. It's a bit on the small side, but has a cozy bar to sit at, which sure beats the benches you get at most places.
I'll definitely be going back the next time I'm in Astoria.
Anyway, the food was exactly what I was in the mood for. I got the burnt ends sandwich and its accompaniments, as well as a free side of string beans with the Yelp check-in. The sandwich was fantastic - crispy smoked skin and juicy insides on a nice, firm bun. The pickles, sweet coleslaw, little piece of cornbread, and really nice table sauces were great additions. The string beans were fine, though could stand to be salted. And I also got the "apple pie" moonshine cocktail which actually tasted a lot like apple pie filling, and made a great dessert drink.
Butcher Bar is a US Bar based in Queens, New York. Butcher Bar is located at 37-10 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103, USA.
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