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    Butcher Bar

    4.0 (2.4k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Burgers
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BUTCHER BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Steph W.

    Coming back 4 years later after an initial stellar review, I was disappointed with some of my choices. What was good: Burnt Ends: No wonder they are award winning!! They packed with immense flavor and tenderness. This was by far the best meat of the 3. Pork ribs: They were fall off the bone and the sauce was delicious. They were flavored thoroughly. Brussel Sprouts: whoa these were out of this world good! The crunch was mastered and the glaze packed it with dynamic flavor. The Bad: Pork belly: This was the most disappointing, dry bits, not much flavor Corn bread: just bland, dry, not worth consuming Corn: it felt like it was just cooked and slathered with some mayo and tajin seasoning but there wasn't any flavor to it Mac n cheese: nothing to write home to

    Mac N Cheese, Burnt Ends aka Meat Candy, Corn Bread & Grilled Chicken!! Bam
    Ray M.

    One of my favorite BBQ spots. Always enjoy the food here. Great flavor and tasty indeed. Grilled chicken was delicious especially with their BBQ sauce, the creamy Mac and cheese was equally delicious and flavorful. On the Ribs I'd go with the fall off the Bone instead of the dry rubbed. Just my opinion. Corn bread was good and the mashed potatoes could use some butter and seasonings.. Besides that we enjoyed our meals. Service was great. Jade took care of us. Very nice and accommodating. The venue itself is very nice. Clean. Flat screens to watch the games on, nice bar seats, outdoor seating options. Overall great spot for lunch, dinner, solo or with a group. So if you're looking for some good BBQ check out Butcher Bar! You won't be disappointed. Have a great one yall! -Ray

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    Joseline B.

    We had an amazing time, they offered great promotions for their drinks which was amazing! Their service is super fast and our server was always great! The only thing I would suggest improving is their corn bread, maybe if it was a little more moist or warm it would help with the experience! The place was very cozy and tbh, would have been great for a night out with friends and just staying for a while! I love that they have an extra review program with their cards at the end of your meal, really a great idea to check on comments from their costumers! Great spot in Astoria

    M T.

    Service was great! Cathy was awesome and super helpful. Meat candy was sooooo good. I ordered the animal burger, but they let me sample the meat candy. Highly recommend if you are in the area

    Brussel sprouts with bacon with a side order of fruit fly !
    Jenny L.

    This place was recommended by a pt of mines! I finally went to try it & was super disappointed!! Corn bread & burnt ends were decent!! Everything else wasn't worth it!! Sadly!! Brisket lacked flavor, meat on ribs were super dry, cole slaw had a funny spoiled flavor, corn was old & shriveled but slathered with mayo so you can't see it but you can sure taste it!! Don't get me started with the brussel sprouts with bacon, it was very greasy & halfway thru it a bug/fruit fly fell out of it!! Just absolutely delicious!! I told the staff & my waitress Cathy came over & she said that it's normal since they get a lot of fruit flies!! I'M DEAD!! You get to eat bugs/fruit flies while you're there as she said tis the season!! FML!!!! Definitely NOT RECOMMENDED!!!

    Dessa R.

    Super friendly service, attentive staff (about 3 ladies including the bartender) always checking on us. Staff seated us right away on a Saturday evening with no reservations and our server was friendly and told us they were out of ribs and only had 1 hangar steak left - much appreciated so we were able to manage our expectations. Ordered the smoked wings, that last butchers steak and burger with brisket. Everything was good, generous portion and affordable!

    Cyn C.

    Visited this place and oooo my goodness!! Delicious! We got pulled pork, pork belly, and brisket, with mac & cheese, garlic broccoli, brussels sprouts with bacon. Everything was delicious. Service was also great! I will be returning for sure!

    Large seating area and bar. Have outdoor seating too
    Noe C.

    Delicious food and superb service! The servers (Thomas)were very friendly and always attentive to our food order. Rivas were so tasty and you get extra sauces on the side if you're into adding more original or spicy house made sauces. Im all about the pickles so the Cole slaw comes with a few slices that are clearly house made and they taste phenomenal! Mac and cheese is a must, portion is decent you don't want too much of it cause there are more sides to try low the crispy bacon Brussels sprouts and baked beans, chef kiss! We always go for burnt ends but today we wanted to save that room for desserts banana pudding was so tasty and the layers of flavors and soft wafers were great. Bourbon Bread pudding was its contender and it won! Last time we had the key lime pie which was the perfect ending on a summer night so def the bourbon pudding hits great in winter. Lots of beer options for HH and on draft, our go to is jalapeño margarita the bartenders make them so good, summer or winter they taste good. Hope the Owner can inform the staff of how to check in the customers with the rewards program so it's not so much hassle to check out. Otherwise all is tasty

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    Daniel S.

    I'm disappointed. I heard so many good things about this place but it did not live up to the hype. The space is really nicely themed and smells of bbq as soon as you walk in the door. The staff is really friendly and made lots of recommendations. But the food ... lackluster I know we're not in Texas but I've been to other sit down bbq places in NY and Butcher bar falls short. It hurts me to say but the garlic broccoli was probably the best thing I ate during my visit. And the burnt ends deserve a shout out too , they were pretty good. Burger gets a pass too The wings were okay. Good texture but nothing amazing The Mac and cheese is creamy but pretty flavorless. The brisket was really disappointing. Really thin and a little tough on the bite. Cornbread was okay. Nothing spectacular a little too grainy for me. Overall I'd say good for a one time thing but wouldn't come back.

    1/4 Rack St. Louis Style Dry Rubbed Ribs-1/4 lb brisket- 1/4 lb burnt ends
    Catherine Y.

    Overall, the food was ok. There were some winners and some losers. The burnt ends were pretty good, the fat well rendered, the brisket was too lean for my taste, and the pork belly was a disappointment. It was cut so thin that it was hard and dry. I was disappointed that the cornbread has gotten way smaller or maybe they just gave less than they used to since it was one of the things we enjoyed. The Brussel sprouts and queso street corn were both really delicious. The cheese fries were super disappointing as the fries were not fresh cut and desperately needed some color. Our server was nice but not to be found when we needed him given it was a quiet weekday and there was only one other table there. I do think it was only him and the cook there at that time so I didn't make a big deal of it.

    Jessica C.

    Arrived on a rainy day to use my Groupon. We were immediately seated and got our choice on where to sit. The interior was western influenced. We ordered a couple things to try out and it did not take too long to arrive. I have to say every item was delicious! The meats were well seasoned. If we weren't already full, we would have ordered more. Guess that means we will be coming back. Definitely recommend.

    Brisket sandwich
    Lindsay B.

    Amazing. Service was great, the food? Even better! I have lived in the south and traveled across the south for most of my life. Originally from Greenville, SC, spent time in Asheville/Sylva NC, Dallas TX, and Florida. I can tell you RIGH NAW, this? Was perfect southern food up in NYC. The brisket was perfectly moist.

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    Marci A.

    The sangria and the burnt ends are freaking amazing in this place. The ambiance is also pretty chill and the servers/bartenders are very attentive and nice. I honestly wish I could give them five stars just based on that but we've tried other items on the menu and they just weren't good. We got the burgers which weren't bad but just simply okay, not worth the price and not what you'd expect from a place called butcher bar lol. We also tried the beans which were sour and off putting. The Mac is okay, the corn bread is okay (was too bland for me). Basically just come for burnt ends and a drink a the bar and skip the rest, you'll thank me later.

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    17 days ago

    Great meat-great service-nice selection-good price-straws available upon request. Yummy yummy in my tummy!

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    Nice ambience, good service, not too crowded. The ribs? Umm mamamia! Both of the ribs types, the saucy and rub dry, are so good.

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    Ask the Community - Butcher Bar

    I try to eat only organic food. What meats are organic? What sides are organic?

    I have no idea but you can give them a call and inquire about that.

    I was wondering if they still allow BYOB?

    I don't think so. That is usually only allowed while a liquor license is pending.

    Curious what time are items such as the Porkys platter and other similar items available on Saturdays? A friend had told me when they visited at 2pm one day some time ago that the brunch menu was only available so I want to be sure! Ty!

    Brunch ends at 3:30pm... platters can be ordered after then!

    What time is brunch served until on the weekend?

    4 pm

    Keto friendly options?

    Absolutely !

    How is the street parking in the area? I'm in the Briarwood section of Queens, so commute isn't too easy by train (sadly). I'm wondering if I should ditch the car and Uber?

    There is a municipal lot at 38th and Steinway that usually has spaces if you can't find street parking.

    Do you roast pig for takeout?

    No... we only have pulled pork and pork ribs for take out. Roast pig is for catering orders only and starts at $500 for a roast suckling pig roasted in our oven. We offer rotisserie pigs and pigs done in a “Caja de China” but both of those options… Read more

    Are the smoked ribs and burnt ends beef?

    They have both pork and beef! All outragusly delicious!!!

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Yes

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    Pig Beach BBQ - Meat & Two (~$28), Smoked Wings (~$12), Cornbread (~$3), & Kona Longboard Lager Pint (~$7)

    Pig Beach BBQ

    4.1(276 reviews)
    0.8 miAstoria
    $$

    I was one of the lucky few who won the Chili Cook off at Pig Beach with Yelp. My first time so…read morewas shocked when Samantha messaged me to say I won. She came with her mother and I got a super sweet shot of them. I got there a little before noon. They were still getting set up so waited outside for a short time. They were kind enough to let me use the restroom first. Immediately I met Amanda and Bernice. We all started talking and learned they were Yelp Elites like me and since I was by myself I asked and joined them. They are so nice! We walked around the whole venue and being Yelpers I found our taste in food was similar. We all wound up liking the same vendors. So stuffed! Portions were generous! Since we were VIP we had the place to ourselves for the first hour before general public at 1pm. We tried the vendors who were ready and went back to try those we passed since they weren't ready. It was a pretty big space with indoors and outdoors. It was a nice sunny day so a bit hot already but we would cool off in the shade. I love love my time today hanging out with my Yelp family who are amazing folks! So blessed to be part of a group who care about businesses and trying new things as well as meeting folks.

    My boyfriend and his family raved about this place to me, so of course I had to come here with them…read moreto experience it myself! It was definitely an experience walking in as it felt super chill and casual, and you order at the counter as though you were a high school kid in the cafeteria during lunch time, which I thought was kind of fun! The menus are above and definitely legible and easy to follow along, and the staff were friendly and helpful as we figured out what we wanted. There was also an array of sauces to choose from, where there are plates and small containers to fill up on their special BBQ sauces (their labels will tell you which ones are spicier!). I had ordered a can of Cherry Coke and a Combo 2, which includes 2 meats and 2 small sides. For the meats, I chose 1/3 lb Burnt Ends and 1/4 lb Brisket. Both were extremely tender and delicious, and full of flavour! For my sides, I went with Mac and Cheese and the Collard Greens. The Mac and Cheese feels so classic and amazing, and the Collard Greens were very flavourful. We couldn't finish everything so we took some lids and boxes to bring the rest home, and I can't wait to come back here some other time and try more things!

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    Chef Jeff's Brisket Sandwich

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    Sweet Afton - The bar at Sweet Afton

    Sweet Afton

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 miAstoria
    $$

    Such a nice pub in the heart of Astoria! Felt transported to Ireland/UK inside - just look at that…read moreperfect Guinness. Friendly service and reasonable prices too! Came for the Thanksgiving Eggrolls and they were sooooo good. It sounds gimmicky but they were actually fantastic. It was fried perfectly and the individual components including the gravy were all high quality. Excited to come back and try their full menu!

    The third time is the charm. My previous two visits were mixed. The first time, before COVID, my…read moreburger was tasteless. The second time, we had to deal with stupid bouncers or security guards before being let into their bar/pub. That's a huge turnoff for me, and it's only worth it for strip clubs and concerts. Sweet Afton is a hip Irish-style pub known for its craft cocktails, extensive beer selection, and upscale pub fare. It has a cozy interior with exposed brick and a sought-after outdoor garden area that is enclosed in the winter.  A few of their menu items include "Astoria's best burger" (using Pat LaFrieda beef), the Dirty Pickle Martini (featuring McClure's pickle juice), and beer-battered fried pickles. I learned that they have a sister pub called the Bonnie in Ditmars, which I have been to and had a great time. Last Saturday I came back for a third time. I was surprised at how things had changed; much more laid-back, with good customer service, good vibes, and one of the most delicious bar burgers I have ever eaten, with a side salad, in any pub or establishment in Queens. Furthermore, Sweet Afron had some nice alternatives to bear and larger, and I selected a cider instead. First, I was offered a sip, and then, upon my approval, a full glass of cider. In conclusion, I do plan to return!

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    Dirty Pickle Martini!! Best martini I've ever had!

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    Sweet Afton Burger

    Sweet Afton - Avocado toast (brunch) with roasted corn, cotija, chimichurri and poached eggs

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    Prime No 7 - premium meats

    Prime No 7

    4.4(66 reviews)
    0.6 miAstoria

    price - $60 per person after tax and tip during DINNER…read more food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 the meat quality were soooooo good. i literally tried everything on the menu because i was so excited with all the different options. my fav were definitely the marinated meats because they were so juicy and savory after cooking it up! the service was amazing as all the waiters literally took so much time to make sure that we are doing well and are eating well especially since we had a party of 22 guests. we didnt stop eating! the ambiance was definitely more casual but i think that everyone loved the interior design so it was really spacious! definitely check this ayce kbbq spot for such a price!

    Ambiance (5/5): Seems like a really fancy place with décor. During dinner, the room gets really…read moresmokey but when we came at noon on a Thursday, there was only 2 other parties there. The air was clean. Moderate club music playing in the background. Service (5/5): Staff was awesome and helped to cook, cut, serve the meat. Even for a party of two, the gratuity is auto added at 20%. The bill is not overt unless you look at the full receipt in the back!! We came for their lunch special ($25 for Korean bbq only, $5 extra for sushi all you can eat) and we opted for the additional $5. The kbbq options for lunch are only for the beef thin brisket and the beef bulgogi, both of which were shitty quality. The meat was tough to chew. We were happy that we selected the sushi because the rolls were better than the beef. If you look at the online menu, black text = lunch only. The limited menu for the lunch was not great for meats, but for $30 AYCE price with sushi, then it's good. If the basic meat options aren't good, I'm not coming back to try the dinner selection...

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    Mr Q’s BBQ Queens - Takoyaki

    Mr Q’s BBQ Queens

    3.7(10 reviews)
    2.7 miElmhurst

    First time was there back in December. I didnt review in yelp. I would gave them 5 stars. I went…read moreagain last night, and it wasnt as good. I would gave them a 2 star for yesterday's experience. First, the place was empty on a Friday night at 10:00pm. Probably have 3 takeout order while we were sitting down. The first time I went was on a weekday night back in December, and there were more patrons. Not sure if the place is going down hill, but they dont have slushies anymore. We had the mango slushies the first time, and the only drinks available was whatever bottle drinks they have in the fridge. Mind you, they dont serve you water, so you have to get drinks since the food is garlicky or spicy. We wound up getting the milk tea ice rice this time. It was ok. I never tried it, but the rice is a bit hard. I won't order again. Best dish is large eggplant. Very flavorable, maybe a bit too garlicky. Will order this again. Also, the chicken wing is huge, for the price of $3 each. Thats why we ordered 2 chicken wing this time. But, I think it wasnt grilled as nice as my first time. Still good since it is a lot of meat for the price of $3. Lotus root is also pretty good, glazed with sugar. The worst i would say is the lamb, a bit too chewy, lack of flavor. The bathroom has all sorts of postcard of famous album. I found that pretty neat. Lastly, I think the squid tentacles is much smaller than before.

    I couldn't be happier with my experience here…read more The service is friendly and the QR code ordering system is very convenient. It was so cold out the night I went so I was very happy they kept it nice and warm inside the restaurant. There's a very large selection of skewers, they have basically everything you could want. I especially appreciate that you can order just one of any skewer, unlike some other places where certain types only come in orders of 3 etc, allowing you to order a large variety even if you're dining alone. The seasoning was delicious, and every skewer was not coated in identical seasoning. None of it was spicy at all if that's what you're looking for, but none were lacking in flavor. The meat was juicy and you could taste the smoke from the grill. I loved the different textures of vegetables which were all well cooked. I'm still thinking about the crunchy exterior of the rice cake. I think my favorite skewer was the lotus root, which was perfecting complimented by the seasoning mix. An amazing meal! 16 skewers came out to less than $50. I look forward to returning!

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    Mr Q’s BBQ Queens - Bubble milk green tea

    Bubble milk green tea

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    Passion fruit green tea

    Mr Q’s BBQ Queens - Big Eggplant Chicken Wing

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