Butcher Bar

Butcher Bar

BBQ Joint$$$$
Astoria
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    Dabian C.
    "The pork belly, burnt ends and Mac and cheese are excellent choices."(34 Tips)
    Dave K.
    "the brisket and bacon is as good as any I've ever had at Texas!"(21 Tips)
    Dan D.
    "Best BBQ in Astoria, top contender for best in the city."(3 Tips)
    Stéf F.
    "Coming back for the Pulled pork, string beans and Mac n' cheese!!!!!"(16 Tips)
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  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HoltzmanOctober 20, 2013
    The St Louis dry rubbed ribs are outstanding, and the service is excellent
  • David M.heart icon on user image
    David MattenApril 21, 2020
    Takeout is fast. It's all smoked ahead of time!
  • Sarah T.heart icon on user image
    Sarah ThomasFebruary 22, 2015
    Skip the pulled pork for the brisket. The half baked Mac n' cheese is delish
  • Stéf F.
    Stéf FangApril 30, 2012
    Coming back for the Pulled pork, string beans and Mac n' cheese!!!!! And seat in the back patio!
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerMay 12, 2015
    The meat is delicious! Fast service and free dessert 😋
  • Adriel I.heart icon on user image
    Adriel IronsMarch 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The burnt ends are the truth
  • Emily B.heart icon on user image
    Emily BonannoMay 14, 2016
    The burnt ends, brisket, and pulled pork are awesome
  • Alden C.heart icon on user image
    Alden CatesMay 22, 2015
    Pulled pork and brisket were both delicious.
  • Gary W.heart icon on user image
    Gary WatsonJuly 7, 2012
    Pulled pork sandwich, Mac n cheese to die for!
  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LambinoAugust 25, 2014
    The butcher platter with 3 meats and two sides is enough for two
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  • Josh B.
    Josh BowdenOctober 12, 2013
    BYOB. Make sure to get the burnt ends and the pork belly. Brisket is okay.
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica CorvetteApril 9, 2013
    Highlights: St. Louis ribs and burnt ends. Great service and decor.
  • Binh L.heart icon on user image
    Binh LAugust 24, 2014
    Everything. Free complimentary cronut. Can't beat that.
  • Morgan P.heart icon on user image
    Morgan PolotanApril 27, 2015
    The ribs and pulled pork are delicious.
  • Irina S.
    Irina SkayaJanuary 6, 2013
    Great food! Get the ribs early because they do run out quickly!
  • dennis
    dennisSeptember 23, 2012
    The 50/50 sandwich and mac & cheese are the perfect combo
  • Pete S.heart icon on user image
    Pete SteinMay 4, 2013
    Can't go wrong with the brisket in any of its permutations.
  • Sophie K.heart icon on user image
    Sophie KimApril 8, 2019
    loved the food—esp pork belly! But service was slow
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyNovember 1, 2014
    If you have not ordered yet, get up and walk out now. This place made me want to become a vegetarian. Everything LOOKS good but the meat here is bland and textureless. You'll thank me for this review.
  • Paolo B.heart icon on user image
    Paolo BaroneAugust 30, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Burnt ends are amazing
  • linpah z.
    linpah zelgMay 26, 2014
    Burn Ends are the best, Mac and cheese for a great side
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyJanuary 10, 2015
    Tried the four meat platter. Looks good right? It wasn't. In fact, we left almost all of it behind. Didn't even wrap out to go. Who'd eat it? Bland and dry. Save your money and go elsewhere.
  • Eliza
    ElizaJune 2, 2013
    Definitely get the burnt ends and pork belly!
  • Johann R.heart icon on user image
    Johann R.October 4, 2015
    the meat sampler is delicious
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  • Sean S.heart icon on user image
    Sean SmithOctober 1, 2014
    Burnt ends were great. Some other things were a bit dry. But the sauce is good and solves that.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronJuly 8, 2012
    Having been to a few BBQ this is not the best but queens doesn't haven't anything even close to it so it will do. The portions were not worth the price but service was great. Best thing is Byob!!!
  • Marsena B.
    Marsena BowersJune 12, 2012
    The burnt ends sandwich and Mac and cheese!! Get into it!!
  • Alastair T.heart icon on user image
    Alastair TseJune 15, 2013
    The St. Louis dry rubbed ribs are delicious!
  • Ant V.
    Ant VelezMarch 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The pulled pork is to fucking DIE for! They even gave me free apple cake
  • nova n.heart icon on user image
    nova naomiSeptember 20, 2016
    Smoked beef ❤️
  • Birds Nest F.
    Try the dish, Burnt Ends!
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyDecember 28, 2014
    Careful about not liking this place. The owners will personally attack you online. Really classy.
  • James
    JamesMarch 3, 2016
    Burnt ends. That is all.
  • Brianna S.heart icon on user image
    Brianna SavianoSeptember 24, 2015
    My Filipino boyfriend was disappointed in the "longaniza." My pulled Bork was great, though.
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyJanuary 10, 2015
    The BBQ sauce tastes line it's from a can. Very unauthentic.
  • Evangelia G.heart icon on user image
    Porky Platter
  • Julienne J.
    Julienne JanineJuly 4, 2013
    I'm not a big meat eater so I really liked the BBQ pulled chicken and mac and cheese. Chili nachos are good too. It's a BYOB spot so hit the deli next door for any adult beverages. Try the burnt ends!
  • Brett S.heart icon on user image
    Brett SpiegelMarch 22, 2015
    Burnt ends. If you get anything, get that.
  • Varun J.
    Varun JollyApril 4, 2012
    First time here.. Finally!! Insane pulled pork! Go 50/50! And the diet mexicane cola!
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyJanuary 10, 2015
    The bar is really nice. The end.
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyFebruary 4, 2015
    Bathrooms at this barbecue place were dirty and the ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends were without texture or taste. Avoid this place.
  • Josh G.
    Josh GorfainMarch 8, 2012
    The apple cake is, like everything else, perfection.
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    ArtemAugust 16, 2014
    Bob's burger is amazing!
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenMarch 15
    The food was okay. Not anything spectacular. Had the french toast, but it was dry. Presentation was not the best.
  • Aleson H.heart icon on user image
    Aleson HoApril 8, 2015
    Bad system for seating dinner rush. They have "reservations" but not really. Still waited an hour. Don't go during the rush. Food's good, small portions, service sometimes slow, not worth wait.
  • Charles Q.heart icon on user image
    Charles QuirinAugust 28, 2016
    Really love the ribs.
  • Jane S.
    Jane SalvadorFebruary 15, 2012
    Burnt ends and ribs are great.
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HealyJanuary 10, 2015
    Good for vegetarians since the meat is not very good....
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