John Brown BBQ
Astoria, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
John Brown BBQ is worth choosing when the brief is casual Kansas City-style barbecue in Queens without reservation stress. It works especially well for takeout, delivery, relaxed group meals, and anyone prioritizing smoked meats over polished service or a special-occasion room.
About John Brown BBQ
John Brown BBQ is a New York City venue for Kansas City-style BBQ. The planning details are simple: casual dress, a price of $25 per person, signature burnt ends, Kansas City-style smoked meats, and posted hours for each day of the week.
Choose John Brown BBQ when the priority is Kansas City-style BBQ in New York City and the group wants a casual meal centered on smoked meats.
Kansas City-style BBQ that makes sense for a casual meal
First-timers should keep expectations aligned with the basics. The signatures are burnt ends and Kansas City-style smoked meats, so the decision should be driven by whether that is what the table wants. If the priority is Kansas City-style BBQ in New York City, John Brown BBQ is a clear fit.
The dress code is casual. The grounded appeal is the barbecue itself, especially burnt ends and Kansas City-style smoked meats.
When to go, and when to plan around the hours
The hours are Monday–Thursday 11:30 am–9 pm, Friday 11:30 am–10 pm, and Saturday–Sunday 12 pm–10 pm. That schedule supports daytime meals on weekdays and weekends starting at noon, as well as dinner throughout the week.
At $25 per person, John Brown BBQ is a casual New York City BBQ option. Choose it when the table wants Kansas City-style BBQ, burnt ends, or Kansas City-style smoked meats.
For broader planning around the city, use the New York City restaurants guide, the New York City bars guide, the New York City hotels guide, the New York City wineries guide, and the New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 27-20 40th Ave, New York, NY
- Website
- johnbrownbbq.net
Venue details
Ambiance
John Brown BBQ has a casual Kansas City–style barbecue roadhouse and sports bar atmosphere, with a laid-back, counter-service setup and a neighborhood feel in Queens.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2011
Signature Dishes
- burnt ends
- Kansas City-style smoked meats
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 27-20 40th Ave, New York, NY
Planning details
Location
27-20 40th Ave, New York, NY · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about John Brown BBQ?
Start with the basics: it is Kansas City–style BBQ in New York City, with burnt ends and Kansas City-style smoked meats listed as signatures. Hours are Monday–Thursday 11:30 am–9 pm, Friday 11:30 am–10 pm, and Saturday–Sunday 12 pm–10 pm.
Is John Brown BBQ worth the price?
It is a good fit if you want Kansas City-style BBQ at about $25 per person. That price is listed for a casual New York City meal, especially if burnt ends or Kansas City-style smoked meats are what you are looking for.
Is John Brown BBQ good for a special occasion?
It is a casual BBQ meal. At $25 per person, with casual dress and Kansas City-style BBQ, it works when the occasion calls for a relaxed meal in New York City.
