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Pull up a seat in front of the Buick-sized Southern Pride smoker and get ready for some world-class BBQ and award-winning Heartland Brewery beers at our fun Theater District temple to all things 'cue. Traditionalists will love the Smoked Brisket and St. Louis Style Center Cut Pork Ribs while more unconventional types will heartily embrace such culinary kindred spirits as the Slow Smoked Moo Shoo Pork.
The subtle scent of smoke envelops the space filled with checkered tablecloths, neon-lighted signs and kitschy decor. Vegetarians quickly get the hint: Two giant outlines of pigs are painted on the red walls...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I can completely agree with the complaints about the food and service; however, the pickles ARE something to write home about - at least the night I was in there. Their fried pickles completely…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place might be the very definition of a tourist trap. With crap service to boot. Best to stay away, unless you are really desperate and hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so, make that $3 PBR's during happy hour, still pretty good in my book for mid-town when all beers are usually $6 . My most recent visit, I ordered the jalapeno poppers and the bartender said they…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so conflicted on this one. Honestly, this probably is a 2.5 star review.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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I tried the pulled pork, it was really good. Good BBQ while not hard to get right, is actually easy to get wrong. Service was a little tough as it's a busy touristy type place but overall not bad.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Have eaten here a number of times with mixed results. The beer is good and the service usually ok. Recently however I and two others at my table had the the brisket which was among the worst I have ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Besides having VERY good BBQ chicken, ribs, etc., Spanky's serves the GREAT beer from Heartland Brewery. The location is convemient for NYers & tourists alike. I've found the service to be attentive without...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A co-worker and I did takeout for lunch one day. This was probably my first experience eating at a "BBQ" restaurant in NYC and I kept my expectations low. Unfortunately, Spanky's wasn't that great.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beware the average poor rating of this place and eat elsewhere. My first visit to Spanky's, shortly after they opened, was an unmitigated disaster: long wait for our waitress to take our order, even…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They played the Red Sox game here. Extra points! Although, me and Joe were probably the only Red Sox fans there. Maybe it was because the host sat us at a table where I could BARELY see the TV (I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In all fairness I have not been here in a while, but I remember enjoying my meal. A group of us went out with our friend's father who treated us to lunch. I remember good wings and a pretty good…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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me and three of my girlfriends went into the city for the day and after seeing countless advertisements all day actually found spanky's by accident. anyway we were hungry and needed to eat before our bus left...
menupages.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the. best. mac&cheese. EVER! when i ordered this as my side, the waiter warned me that it wasn't the typical mac&cheese, since there were bits of sundried tomato, mushrooms, and spinach in it. he…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, I'm impressed with this place. I thought it was going to be a busted place with busted food. It was filled with top 40 music and an applebees atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place when it first opened, and it was damn good, the staff was friendly and happy and cheery, the food was really good, I was surprised to find a good bbq place in times square of all…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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We went to spankys with a group of 8 over the weekend. . .The service was great. We made a reservation and were seated downstairs. . .our waiter was awesome- friendly, recommended great drinks, and was...
menupages.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I simply adore this place. It got to the point where I was dining with my best friend and I was writing down a full page of notes to put into my Yelp review. Its definitely one of those places... So…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a Virgil's BBQ alternative at Times Square? Maybe you should visit Spanky's. Maybe not. There were plenty of seats, no wait. The interior is a little dark, southern and "down home".…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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we were seated by a hostess who didn't even say hello, and sat for ten minutes before anyone noticed we were there. the bartender came over to get our drinks and seemed to be irritated at us when we told her...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Popped into Spanky's on a Tuesday night at about 8:30 as part of my quest for great bbq in NYC. The place was basically empty except for a couple of people at the bar area yet my companion and I stood at the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Went there twice on an open bar & kitchen prize I won. But I will surely go back even if I will be spending my own dough next time. I especially liked this unique 'area' that they have where there was this...
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Spanky's is definitely not the best BBQ in the city, but definitely is great stuff. They also have some interesting dishes like the BBQ Moo Shoo Pork, which is fantastic. If you're in Times Square (god help...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Spanky's is a lot of fun.. The food was was alright, but not too great. The fried green tomatoes were really good! The service was pretty slow, even though the place was practically empty. The only…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Craving BBQ in the Times Square area? Well if your party is larger than four...CALL AHEAD...even if the restaurant is DEAD....last week when presented with a party of seven....there was some…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent BBQ sandwiches. What I like is the multiple BBQ sauce options that patrons have. The beer is good which comes from the nextdoor Heartland Brewery. However, if you want the full selection of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Went to Spanky's last week with a bunch of friends from work for a birthday party, it kicked! The ribs were great and had a fried pickle for the first time ever (sounds disgusting but it's not). After a few...
menupages.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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I went out to Spanky's last wednesday and had a good time. Their bartenders are nice, the food is good -they make their burgers big and juicy, just the way I like 'em- and live music!!! Definitely a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Took a date there recently and must say we had a good time. The atmosphere was nice, the food was good, and we were treated to live music. Overall a good experience.
menupages.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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I went last wednesday with some friends and apparently they've started having live bands and it kicks!!!! Most fun after work in months!!!!!!!!!! It brings some much needed, let 'yer hair down fun to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Out of all the new rib joints that have sprung up over the past few years in NYC, I've gotta say, Spanky's is the best. I know some might say Daisy Mae's, but honestly guys, that place is over-rated. And I...
menupages.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and I love the pulled pork sandwich. Their sauce is decent too, it's more south-east style than anything but they have some tasty BBQ. Their root beer is great too!…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brother-restaurant of the Heartland Chophouse Brewery sometimes gets treated like the red-headed step-child, but deserves so much more. The dining area is fun and kitschy. The waitstaff is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't what i'd expected it to be. Was looking for another bbq place but we found this. Food wasnt as good, forgot a few of our orders. Left me with a stomache, never again for me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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I do not know how this place stays in business. My girlfriend and I thought the food was overpriced. The home-brewed beer was flat. The whole place seems really disorganized, as they somehow managed to bring...
menupages.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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The food was really good and the place really did have a nice atmosphere. my friends and i were looking to eat somewhere in times square when we turned the corner and found Spankys... it was only a 15 minute...
menupages.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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My girlfriend and I ordered the 1/2 bbg chicken and ribs. Chicken was ok, slightly undercooked. The ribs were not very meaty and the sauce has way too much vinegar in it. The cornbread was a bit unflavorful...
menupages.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Best Ribs and Wings in New York City! Bartender's are great and the waitstaff are very attentive. I highly reccommend going in for there happy hour!!! Great Prices and Great Food
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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I went there last night, THE SMOKER is amazing, The Ribs are the best I tasted in New York, Loved the Special Beers. Staff has an amazing knowledge about the food and Beer. Great atmosphere. Great spot to hang...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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This place was great!!! The only downside was that we had to wait a little while for a table being that it was fairly crowded in there. But the wait wasn't too bad since we decided to entertain ourselves by...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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A date took me to this restaurant recently. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the intoxicating smell of roasting meat. There was a lot on the menu to choose from, and I decided on the catfish with...
menupages.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Fried pickles are a must have. Pulled pork didn't have much taste. Brisket sandwich (the meat) is very good. Buns on both and the sauce leave something to be desired though. Also, don't order the buttermilk...
menupages.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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My friends and I were in NYC on a bus trip and all the places were packed with people with wait times of over an hour. We walked up the street coming from Times Square and found this place very clean and no...
menupages.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is underrated. Not sure if it's the location (midtown), its owner (Heartland), or its lack of hype (vs, say, Blue Smoke or Dinosaur)... I tend to stick w/ the sandwiches here since I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Craving BBQ in the Times Square area? Skip the wait at Virgil's and stop by Spanky's, where the food is better and the lines are shorter. Like Virgil's, Spanky's smokes its meats in house and offers…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Stopped by on 10/20/2006. we found the place to be clean and not busy. we had the pulled pork sandwich and a brisket sandwich and both were excellent. we also ordered a side of fried pickles and they were...
menupages.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Have gone to both Virgil's and Spanky's. Doesn't compare with Virgil's as far as ribs go - too watered down with sauce- go to Virgil's for the ribs. Chicken was better than Virgil's. Mac and cheese was good...
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pulled pork was tasty; mac 'n cheese...was not. The extensive dessert list was drool-worthy; the lack of vanilla ice cream for the apple pie a la mode...was not.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
fun place. interesting mac n cheese, and i love my tater tots!... but all in all, nothing too special about it aside from their fun advertising
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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I visited Spanky's BBQ last weekend & was on here looking for another place to eat. After I read the review that follows mine, I felt I needed to say something. That person must be a bitter mean person b/c my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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ill put in in plain english this place S_CKS DONT WASTE YOUR TIME our meal come out cold and the chicken was pink yes not even cooked i will NEVER go back
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ. Had the Full Rack of Ribs, Mac n Cheese, Tater Tots and Jerk Buffalo Wings. I found out about this place at the 9th Ave Food Festival 2 years ago, decided to try it out a few weeks ago.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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I love the ribs and the rest of their selection. They evem have a smoker or something like that. For sure i'll go back there at their place. The coke is good for drin
