A rack of ribs might be messy to eat, but the taste simply overcomes it. And ribs can sometimes take a long time to cook so that the meat is moist and tender. On Long Island, though, everyone is usually always in a rush, so there are places that know how to deliver delicious ribs nice and fast. You will probably stumble upon many restaurants that do this, but make sure you go to the home of the Best Ribs on Long Island.
2024: Long Island Voted Smokin Al’s Best Ribs!
Smokin Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 799-4900 – smokinals.com
For the juiciest ribs on this side of the Northeast, Smokin Al’s in Massapequa Park is your go-to spot. Smokin Al himself is dedicated to perfecting the art of barbecuing, having traveled through the Southern U.S. Their Specialty Baby Backs, a signature dish, are slowly smoked for six hours and then generously coated in three BBQ sauces of your choosing. If you prefer St. Louis Ribs, opt for their St. Louie Grand Backs, smoked for a mouthwatering seven hours until the pork easily falls off the bone. And for those with hearty appetites, don’t miss out on their colossal Black Angus Beef Bones! Regardless of your choice, Smokin’ Al’s ensures a delightful dining experience for all customers.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Smok-Haus Best Ribs!
Smok-Haus
7 12th St, Garden City
(516) 419-1034 – smok-haus.com
The dry rub, melt in your mouth ribs at Smok-Haus are sensational and deserve a whole chapter. This amazingly delicious tender, fall off the bone dish here is sensational. The ribs are special because the chef smokes them individually, then they are cut and fried for texture. The final step is they’re coated with dry rub, mild Korean, BBQ, or a super hot mango habanero sauce. The BBQ eatery is known as the kind of place you can go in for a small bite and an amazing drink, or feast fully on the ribs among a variety of many meat entrees!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Smok-Haus Best Ribs Restaurant!
Smok-Haus
7 12th St, Garden City
(516) 419-1034 – smok-haus.com
The dry rub, melt in your mouth ribs at Smok-Haus are sensational and deserve a whole chapter. This amazingly delicious tender, fall off the bone dish here is sensational. The ribs are special because the chef smokes them individually, then they are cut and fried for texture. The final step is they’re coated with dry rub, mild Korean, BBQ, or a super hot mango habanero sauce. The BBQ eatery is known as the kind of place you can go in for a small bite and an amazing drink, or feast fully on the ribs among a variety of many meat entrees!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Smokin Al’s Best Ribs Restaurant!
Smokin Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 799-4900 – smokinals.com
“For the most succulent ribs on this side of the Northeast, look no further than Smokin Al’s in Massapequa Park. Smokin Al himself has made it his mission to serve the finest barbecued ribs, traveling through the Southern U.S. to perfect the art of barbecuing. Smokin Al’s signature Specialty Baby Backs are slowly smoked over six hours and then covered in three BBQ sauces of your choice. If St. Louis Ribs are more your speed, the St. Louie Grand Backs are smoked for seven hours until the pork is falling right off the bone. If that’s not enough, the monstrous Black Angus Beef Bones are sure to please you! Whatever your preference, Smokin’ Al’s seeks to make sure the customers have a satisfying meal and a wonderful experience.”
2020: Long Islanders Voted Smokin Al’s Best Ribs Restaurant!
Smokin Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 799-4900 – smokinals.com
For the most succulent ribs this side of the Northeast, look no further than Smokin Al’s in Massapequa Park. Smokin Al himself has made it his mission to serve barbecued ribs, traveling through the Southern U.S. to perfect the art of barbecuing. Their signature Specialty Baby Backs are slowly smoked over six hours and then covered in three BBQ sauces of your choice. If St. Louis Ribs are more your speed, their St. Louie Grand Backs are smoked for seven hours until the pork is falling right off the bone. If that’s not enough, their monstrous Black Angus Beef Bones is sure to please you! Whatever your preference, Smokin’ Al’s seeks to make sure the customers have a satisfying meal and a wonderful experience.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse Best Ribs Restaurant!
Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse
976 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square
(516) 492-3557 – www.bellskitchenandsmokehouse.com
Few things are better than diving into a plate of sticky, sweet, smoky ribs that are finger-licking good. Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse has made it their mission to create the best ribs on Long Island, and they’ve succeeded. Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse is the premier place on the island for all things grilled and fried, including their delicious smoked ribs and other rib products. The venue is family owned and all of the meat is locally smoked, so you know you’re getting high quality, fresh meat. At Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse, they take ribs as seriously as you and your family do. You’ll keep coming back for more of their delicious meat products, always well prepared in the area. Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse is a friendly, convenient local option for meat that will leave you smiling and satisfied on the way home.
2018: Long Islanders Voted Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse Best Ribs Restaurant on Long Island!
Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse
976 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY 11010
516-492-3557. bellskitchenandsmokehouse.com
Relatively new restaurant Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse has smoked meats of all kinds including pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, burnt ends, but most popularly St. Louis and oversized beef ribs cooked to flavorful, finger-lickin’, fall-off-the-bone perfection! This southern style restaurant has influences from the whole south including Texas and Louisiana, which makes it unique as most southern restaurant specialize in one specific style of barbecue or southern food. They also hot-smoke their foods in-house. Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse also delivers to Franklin Square, Elmont, Floral Park, Garden City, West Hempstead, Valley Stream, and Malverne. They cater large parties, as well. Visit Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse today to taste for yourself the ribs anyone who’s tried them can’t stop talking about.
2017: Long Islanders Voted Storyville American Table Best Ribs on Long Island
Storyville American Table
43 Green St., Huntington. 631-351-3446. storyvilleamericantable.com
Storyville American Table offers slew of tasty dishes, among these: jambalaya, barbecue shrimp, veal grillades, and of course, baby back ribs! Slow-smoked, braised, and then slathered in one of their homemade barbecue sauces, Storyville American Table’s ribs fall right off the bone with an inconceivable amount of flavor that will have you licking your fingers when there’s nothing left on the plate! Combined with a fun, upbeat atmosphere and personable staff, this Huntington hot spot will surely become your new favorite restaurant after just one visit!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Smokin Al’s Best Ribs on Long Island
Smokin Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. smokinals.com
Smokin’ Al’s ribs are literally fall-off-the-bone phenomenal, glazed in their special, homemade sauce, and finger-lickin’ great! Meaty, oh-so tender, and slow-cooked till they’ll simply melt in your mouth, there’s absolutely no question why Long Islanders resoundingly declare Smokin’ Al’s The Best ribs year after year!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Smokin’ Al’s Best Ribs on Long Island!
Smokin’ Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. smokinals.com
Long Islanders know that when you are in the mood for some barbecue ribs, the best place to go is Smokin’ Al’s. These monstrous racks of succulent meat are slow-cooked to perfection and smothered in one of Al’s three homemade sauces. Bring your appetite and extra wet naps and indulge in a tasty treat!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Smokin Al’s Best Ribs on Long Island!
1. Smokin Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. smokinals.com
2. Swingbelly’s BBQ
909 W. Beech St., Long Beach. 516-431-3464. swingbellys.com
3. Bobbique
70 W. Main St., Patchogue. 631-447-7744. bobbique.com
NATIONAL
Famous Dave’s
Multiple Locations. famousdaves.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Smokin’ Al’s Best Ribs on Long Island!
1. Smokin’ Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. smokinals.com
2. Swingbellys BBQ
909 W. Beech St., Long Beach. 516-431-3464. www.swingbellysbbq.com
3. Bobbique
70 W. Main St., Patchogue. 631-447-7744. www.bobbique.com
NATIONAL
Famous Dave’s BBQ
Multiple Locations. www.famousdaves.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Smokin Al’s Best Ribs on Long Island!
1. Smokin Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. smokinals.com
2. Jake’s Steakhouse
2172 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516-222-8400. www.jakessteakhouse.com
3. Swingbelly’s BBQ
909 W. Beech St., Long Beach. 516-431-3464. www.swingbellysbbq.com
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Famous Dave’s
1060 Corporate Dr., Westbury. 516-832-7300. www.famousdaves.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Smokin’ Al’s Best Ribs on Long Island!
1. Smokin’ Al’s
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. smokinals.com
2. The Spare Rib
Multiple Locations. www.mysparerib.com
3. Swingbellys
909 W. Beech St., Long Beach. 516-431-3464. www.swingbellysbbq.com
NATIONAL
Famous Dave’s
Multiple Locations. www.famousdaves.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Smokin’ Al’s Famous BBQ Joint Best Ribs on Long Island!
1. Smokin’ Al’s Famous BBQ Joint
4847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-799-4900. www.smokinals.com
2. The Spare Rib
2098 Jericho Tpke., Commack. 631-543-5050. www.spareribonline.com
3. Zorn’s
Multiple locations. www.zornschicken.com
NATIONAL
Famous Dave’s BBQ
Multiple locations. www.famousdaves.com