
Johnson Bar-B-Q
A long-standing Bronx spot serving take-out barbecue, known for its warm neighborhood vibe and highly polarized reviews.
- Tue – Sun, 12:30 – 18:00
- $$
- 790 E 163rd St
- 4.2 (574 reviews)
Description




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.