Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque

One thing hubby and I have never done while traveling is eat at a casual BBQ restaurant. Normally, we go all out and hit several fine dining places, but we were watching some show on Food Network or Cooking Channel (one of the two) and Mighty Quinn’s was featured (very well, I might add) and that sealed the deal. Hubby called and made reservations.
Turns out, this is wayyyyy more casual than expected. There was no hostess, so no one checked us in for our reservation. However, it wasn’t crowded so we could order right away anyway. You go through the line and tell them what you want and when you get to the end of the line, you pay for it. Easy peasy.
Hubby got the Brontosaurus Rib, which is an embarrassingly large piece of meat. I ordered the pulled pork and broccoli salad, then we split and order of dirty fries. First of all, the meats were tremendous. Such a delicious, indulgent flavor. Some of the best BBQ I’ve ever had. Broccoli salad was good, but nothing out of this world. But the Dirty Fries — holy moly! These were smothered with burnt ends, scallions and chili-​lime sauce and were so heavenly, I could have pushed everything else aside and eaten just those all by myself. For real, don’t bother with any other sides — just order Dirty Fries!
Very good meal. And it was kind of nice to have something casual for a change. We might have to incorporate that idea more often!

Tried a bit of everything. brisket, pulled pork, ribs, all the apps. Amazing except not a huge fan of the French fries. Also thought they were lacking in the sauce department but the meat was so tender I guess I never even thought to add sauce until I was on my way out and saw the sauce by the register.

The staff was friendly. The food was ok, I guess. The brisket came with whole slices of pure fat and not meat. What am I supposed to do with that? The brisket was dry. The house sauce that everyone raves about is bbq sauce… nothing special. The potato salad was super salty. The sweet potato casserole was cloyingly sweet. I agree with others. Hill Country and Fette Sau have a more fun environment and more appealing food.

I’m ruined for life after having bbq in Kansas City. This place was alright though. Brisket was tender but could have used more flavor and I didn’t think their bbq sauce was that great. One piece was much too fatty but overall it was pretty good brisket. The sides and cole slaw were okay and burnt end beans– good but too spicy. Wouldn’t return for what he had but might to try the pulled pork.

Didn’t get a chance to taste the food but that’s because I waited 30 minutes in line behind 4 people. Sure there was a couple of girls making a huge order but as a restaurant you should figure out how to handle that without coming to a standstill.
I’ll stick with Hill Country. No one has time to waste on someone else’s inefficiency. Things always happen but how you react when they do is what matters.

Really good BBQ, fair prices. I got the spare ribs and the brisket (both the individual sized portions ~$ 10 a piece) the brisket was some of the best I’ve ever had. Good smokey flavor, super tender. The ribs were equally delicious. Their house sauce was also very good. Nice vinegary taste without overpowering. At first glance after ordering I didn’t think the quantity of food would be enough, however it ended up being a good amount. I got the fries as a side (~$ 4) and a beer– they have both draft and bottle as well as wine. Overall a good spot for some great BBQ.

Place is clean, staff extremely friendly and nice.
One of he better BBQ places around NYC. Love the beef brisket and loaded fries.

i had the half chicken and the dirty fries. so much food of course i had to take most of it home. very very good. the dirty fries were my fav. i love the sauce they use. i also got cole slaw on the side which cools everything down.

Amazing food! If you want great BBQ this is the place to go! We absolutely loved the Brisket and the smoked sausage. We are going there again before we leave NYC.

Came here on Saturday for lunch. I was surprised it was pretty empty… I’m guessing everyone comes here for dinner. I ordered the brisket and sweet potato casserole as a side. My bf ordered the pulled pork which he loved. I tried a piece of the pork, but it wasn’t for me… I didn’t really like the taste of it, but I really liked the brisket I ordered. The meat was very tender and juicy, not dry at all. The sauce I put on top made it even tastier!
I took one bite of the sweet potato side and it was TOO sweet for me… I could only eat half… maybe I’ll try a different side next time.
And I wish there was a bigger portion for the price of the meat. for 2 people, the cost of the meal was almost $ 30 and we were still hungry afterwards.

Definitely not the best bbq in NYC but the pulled pork sandwich was pretty good and this would normally be a place I’d return to.
However, I’m giving one star based on the TERRIBLE SERVICE from the woman behind the meat counter. She was blatantly annoyed that I was asking questions about sizing and different menu options. I’m pretty sure this is the main activity of her job. I don’t need someone to be all sunshiny and smily when taking my order (I live in NYC for crying out loud), but when you are down right rude, I will tell others about your bad attitude and never return. You can’t have «ok» bbq AND bad manners. There are way to many other places in NYC for that.

Sooo good — I had the pulled pork with a side of baked beans an ALL the pickles and slaw. It was more than enough and I even had leftovers the next day. I want to have the brisket again but the pork is a must-​try!

My friend and I walked by Mighty Quinn’s on our way to another café nearby, and though we had originally intended to go elsewhere for dinner, the memory of the BBQ smell drew us back here.
We came here on a Saturday night at around 8PM. There was a line that almost reached the door, but it also moved fairly quickly (~15 minutes). We weren’t sure if ½ a pound of brisket would be enough for the two of us, so we almost asked for the whole pound — later, we were so glad we hadn’t. The red peppers aren’t that spicy, so don’t be scared! The slight spicyness really adds to the rather heavy and salty BBQ flavor.
We also got the dirty fries and broccoli salad on the side. I had expected the broccoli salad to have been drenched in mayo or something like that, but it was surprisingly non-​greasy and actually tasty! I loved the nuts mixed into the salad. The dirty fries were quite good as well, though it didn’t help too much with the overall saltiness of the meal haha.
The meat was definitely the best part of the meal. Parts of it literally just melted in my mouth.

Great day in the it’s you’ve a late winter BBQ with friends. I’ve been to the LES location and now here and again I wasn’t disappointed. My friends and I enjoyed a great lunch with great tasting beer.
My first time to Mighty Quinn’s was on the Lower Eastside where we waited on line which was out the door. Now we returned to this location in early March and it was the complete opposite with the same amazing result. I recommend!!!

This mighty quinns has the most generous servers by far. Every time I go there, I get a generous portion of food and last night was no different.
As per usual, I ordered the half chicken and the sweet potato casserole (which I learned is not gluten free since I guess they put flour in it, along with pecans and maple syrup). It was super filling and tasty.
The servers were helpful and accommodating (I always ask them to weight out my half chicken, since I always have left overs the next day and can more accurately determine how much I ate).
We went with a large group, which mighty quinn’s communal tables suited perfectly. They also have a small private room off to the side, if it’s cold outside and want to get as far away from the door as possible.

For a city that has practically everything food wise, the running joke was NYC lacked any true Southern BBQ scene. (#1) If it wasn’t imported via festivals (think Big Apple BBQ) then it was a deflection to the uptown BBQ joints to suggest our state of BBQ affairs was just fine.
The recent years have been kinder to cue fans: Brooklyn’s Red Hook and Gowanus scene have received a nice boost of super legit BBQ spots worthy of Texan/​Carolina comparisons. For Manhattan, Mighty Quinn’s has managed to showcase a variety of smoked meats to become BBQ option #1.
After a brief start at Smorgasburg where they had lines of New Yorkers crazy for their meats, prompting the opening of their first standalone location in the East Village. There are waits here as well, but their fast casual (ish) setting keeps the herds moving.
Supposedly the meats are all slow cooked via hardwood for hours each day. It certainly shows; most of the meats I’ve sampled from the pulled pork to the brisket to the impressive dinosaur rib (beef rib) and recognize their tender, smoky flavor that many other Manhattan spots have failed in matching. It won’t topple anything people have tried in Texas, but considering the real estate and space alone, this effort is practically herculean.
Don’t skimp on the sides. The «Burnt End Beans» are molasses laden baked beans with bits of thick cut bacon and is worth ordering anytime. The same goes for the Sweet Potato Casserole, a maple pecan crusted side enriched by its sweetness. I haven’t been sold on the Edamame Salad so much but it remains a popular choice nonetheless.
I personally love coming here in a group and ordering a round of their beers on tap. Seating is not always guaranteed, but the food is worth the wait.
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(#1) Dallas BBQ does not count.

Some of the best brisket I’ve ever had. Super tender, full of flavor, and with an excellent bark! Had fries on the side which were equally great. Lightly seasoned with enough crunch to perfectly compliment the brisket. Will be back for sure!

We are BBQ lovers, thus every time we come to NYC we search for a new place to try Ribs and other delicious pork parts. MQ was recommended by a friend, so here we go to the East Village location.
We definitively had to try the Brontosaurus Ribs (humongous, Fred Flintstones would be happy), the Dirty Fries (fries topped with pulled pork) and the smoked sausage single (best smoked sausage I ever had, not too spicy, not too fatty, perfect).
Service was Ok, prices a bit high, so I had to settle on 4 stars (for now, will be back to re-​evaluate soon).
If you like BBQ this place is for you.
Recommended!

Mmmmm… brisket and ribs. Get in my belly!
Courteous and quick service. Like an assembly line of meats and vittles.
Delicious moist brisket. Fall off the bone ribs. Terrific pickled veggies as add-​ons. Oh, and the sweet potato casserole along with the buttermilk broccoli salad are solid. All totally worth the cost of admission. Not a cheap meal, but so worth it if you enjoy BBQ style foods.
As with all these spots they are kind of cafeteria style. Get your tray, receive your food, slide over to the cashier, go find a table. Then get your feast on.
Also, decent little selection of beers on tap. Some cane sugar sodas too.
But dat bread pudding tho. Dayum! It’s like totally orgasmic!

First I was hipped to Mighty Quinn because of Smorgsburg in Williamsburg. My husband and I decided to stop into this location to get some delicious BBQ! I believe we got there when they just opened. We ordered ribs and a pulled pork sandwich. The young lady that prepared our food was very sweet and kind. Once you order and pay for your food you pick a seat where ever you like. Mighty Quinn has plenty of tables so you never wait for one. They also have about two tables are near the open window. If you see one open on a nice day then grab it
Hands down I believe Mighty Quinn is the best BBQ in the city.
Only thing I noticed that I didn’t care for is our cashier was blowing on her nails the entire time. I am guessing she just got her nails done before she came to work and they were wet. Why would come to work with wet nails and be handling peoples’ drinks and food?