Johnson Bar-B-Q

4.2 (574)restaurant

790 E 163rd St

A long-standing Bronx spot serving take-out barbecue, known for its warm neighborhood vibe and highly polarized reviews.

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The menu features traditional barbecue classics like ribs, chicken, fried fish, yams, and mac and cheese. Inside this take-out-focused setting, visitors encounter a vibrant local pulse and family-like service with warm conversation. Yet the kitchen draws sharp disagreement. While some patrons praise the ribs, others report dry, tough meat served with very little sauce, along with under-seasoned collard greens and watery mac and cheese. It remains a neighborhood fixture where the community spirit is clear, even if the food consistency varies.


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