After watching a World Cup match a few picnic tables away, we wandered over to Route 66 for dinner--and I'm already hoping we'll be back. Like many restaurants on Stone Street, the outdoor seating is made up of large communal picnic tables surrounded by TVs, making it a fun place to catch a game. The atmosphere is lively, especially during major sporting events, so if you're bringing a small pup, I'd recommend keeping them in a carrier while walking through the crowds or tucked safely under the table once you're seated. Unlike some nearby restaurants, the staff immediately brought me a fresh water bowl without us having to ask. That simple gesture always makes me feel welcome. Mom ordered the fried chicken, and wow...the portion was enormous! Three crispy pieces of chicken served with cornbread. Honestly, it may have been the best fried chicken she's had in Manhattan. Naturally, I was lucky enough to receive a few bites under the table, and I can confirm it was delicious. The cornbread was another standout--served with hot honey, although it was so good it easily stood on its own. Dad ordered the pulled pork...which looked fantastic. Unfortunately, he decided sharing wasn't part of the meal plan because he cleaned his plate before I could negotiate a sample. Between the welcoming staff, generous portions, and excellent comfort food, Route 66 is an easy place to recommend if you're spending time on Stone Street. Dogba's Verdict If your humans are craving BBQ or incredible fried chicken after a day exploring FiDi, Route 66 is a great stop. I got a warm welcome, a fresh water bowl, and just enough fried chicken to convince me we should come back soon. Dad still owes me some pulled pork next time. 4 paws up! Pup Perks * Dogs Welcome Outside * Water Bowl Provided * No Dog Menu * TVs Throughout Outdoor Seating * Great for Watching Sporting Events * Large Outdoor Picnic Tables * Small Dogs: Carrier or Under the Table Recommended During Busy Times * Excellent Comfort Food * Great People Watching read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Dogba chilling on the picnic bench. - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Walking distance from Battery Park, that's how we ended up at Route 66. Upon entering, the place was warm and the staff were welcoming. We were seated in what I call a tall booth. The seats were weird though. They were tall enough where you can't reach the ground, yet the depth and slight incline of the bench left me feeling that I was going to slide out of the seat. We ordered a bucket of chicken tenders with fries along with Mac and cheese. The food was average at best and was lacking seasoning / flavor. The chicken tenders were more like sliced chicken...they were thin pieces - and they needed salt. The Mac and cheese was also lacking salt. With the Mac and cheese, there was something missing along with the salt, but I couldn't place what was missing - I wasn't a fan. The restaurant itself is a fun place. They gave games, good music and there's some good people watching. The place wasn't bad - it just didn't wow me at all. read more

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I came here Monday to meet my friend for an early dinner around 4. He already was at a table with a beer. When the waitress came to the table, I ordered a pint of their 66 Pilsner while we looked at the menu. I ordered the house smoked brisket sandwich with French fries (mixed green salad was an alternate) and my friend ordered the pan seared salmon with quinoa salad. When we got our food, my friend's salmon was cooked as ordered. My sandwich was a pretty decent size. It was topped with a red cabbage slaw and Thousand lsland dressing. The fries were perfectly salted and crispy. The brisket was tender even though it was cut a decent thickness. The slaw complimented the sandwich well. The 66 Pilsner was pretty good. Not too strong or heavy tasting. The service was professional and courteous. read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Smoked brisket sandwich (comes with French fries as pictured) or a salad. - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a casual birthday dinner for a friend. He enjoyed his burger and truffle Parmesan fries. I was a little annoyed they charged extra for those fries given the two sets of fries are the same price on the menu. But whatever. The music was a tiny bit loud to talk. The pretzel was hot and came with cheese dip. The surprise hit was the cornbread. Sweet and soft. read more

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For our last night in NYC, we wanted something 'easy' and outdoors since the weather was gorgeous. Mom was craving bbq so here we landed. We had some happy hour drinks and hubs and I split the charred half chicken with harissa. It was fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. Definitely order this one. Mom enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich as well. It was a bit wobbly sitting on the pavers but we managed. Service was very good and the place was PACKED. Seems super popular with the after work crowd. read more

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My guest and I arrived at Route 66 for a late lunch after spending the day at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. First, all the staff was most attentive. Even the trainee was very good at making sure we were enjoying our visit. She seemed like she was a seasoned professional. Next, the choice of either sitting inside or outside was next. We sat inside at a table near the window. Inside had good music creating a nice atmosphere. Easy to have a conversation. Onto the main event. We shared the watermelon and feta salad with mint and a just a little bit too much Balsamic dressing on it. Overall it was ok. My guest ordered the pulled pork plate with a side of red cabbage coleslaw. I took the mixed green salad that came with it. I ordered the Classic Route 66 burger medium, cooked to perfection complimented by julienne fries. We both enjoyed the pickle chips that came with our meals. The food met expectations. On the way out, I did compliment to the manager how good the staff was while engaging a conversation about recovering post pandemic. If down in FiDi, I highly recommend enjoying some drinks and food at Route 66. read more

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My ideal game spot! They have all the fun games i love: pac man, basketball, life-size connect 4, skee-ball, life-size jenga, foosball, and more Fantastic beer menu: lots of NY local + US craft beers. Our bartender was super sweet! Was basically empty on a Sunday afternoon which was perfect for me and my boyfriend as we got the upstairs to ourselves to hang out! The games are card or quarters only and there's a jukebox of sorts where you can pay to play (and we sure did bop some Pooh Shiesty lol). There is a super cute booth downstairs tucked away into a corner with another life-size jenga game! The bathroom upstairs is also hella cute (and photo-worthy for you Instagram fiends) Would definitely return for another fun game day and to try some of the classic American food offerings read more

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Route 66 to the rescue! Where so many restaurants in the area (next door) fell short on customer service, the staff at Route 66 really picked up my spirit. I was greeted at the door with a warm welcome from a nice gentleman who actually seemed to appear from thin air like he was there specifically to greet me lol! It seems silly but as a person who comes from a customer service background it really feels good when people give you good energy. From the host, to the bus person, to the bartender, we really enjoyed ourselves. Young people if you're wondering if this place is aesthetic enough, IT IS! Neon lights, holiday decor, vintage license plates, the whole shabang, it's worth it. The bartender doubled as our server, it was early in the day so that was a good use of coverage, you can tell they strategize well. Our food was amazing (as pictured) we got hot wings- which were perfectly cripsy and coated. Perfect size, I am a person that really pays attention to that as I don't like Brontosaurus sized chicken wings lol. I was thoroughly pleased. On the side we got truffle parm fries, which were deliciously stuck together with parmesan. For drinks we both got peachy margaritas (we like the same taste palette lol) and they were nicely priced for the area, as well as delicious. Just the one cup packed a punch as well. I was really happy about that. I will absolutely attend again, I am already planning another visit with more people! read more

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Very blah! I would never choose to eat here again. I ordered a smash burger, and the patties were WAY too big to be considered a "smash burger". The meat was very pink inside and the bread fell apart as I ate it. The service was okay and the fries were decent. read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - "Smash Burger", but it wasn't. The patties were way too big! Bread fell apart :( - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Went over the weekend with some friends for brunch. Food and drinks were good - no complaints there, but service was AWFUL. Waitresses only talking to each other at the bar and not coming over to check in. It was NOT busy cause then that's understandable to an extent. Was pretty dissapointed with their lack of care or courtesy. read more

Good place to watch a game. We watched Super Bowl here and it was fun. Many stacks. Prices are pretty good for the area.

Had walked by Route 66 Smokehouse a number of times and finally stopped in on an early Sunday afternoon and had a nice experience. We had the Pulled Pork Platter and the Brisket Sandwich and both were very good with the Pulled Pork probably a bit better. It was relatively quiet when we there and got to play a game of Jenga while we waited for our food. Our server Julia was also very friendly and helpful. Will be back! read more

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Came here to scope out the place for an event. They have a nice cozy upstairs area that can be reserved for private events. It comes with seats, private bar, and many arcade style games (see pictures). The mango margarita was decent, slightly on the sweet side but not unexpected. The birria quesadilla was good but I expected more consommé. The sliced brisket sandwich was good: meat had notable smoke flavor and was tasty. Service was very fast. It's not the fanciest place, but a nice affordable spot to casually hangout and have a bite and a drink. read more

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Could've been better. Like way better. You probably wonder why Route 66 has a ton of empty seats open on a Friday night when the rest of Stone Street is packed to the rim. It's because things just could've been better here. First off there's nothing wrong with the service, the server is attentive, but the food was extremely lacking. Trust me, this was our mistake, to order food from a bar and expect it to be OK, but this was simply less than OK. The food was "Walmart Frozen Section" type of quality. The chicken tenders, the fries, the mac and cheese, these are all items that they probably just unboxed from some stouffer's frozen food kit, with the same to-go bowls that Chipotle has and served to you with a premium mark up. We also ordered a $100 margarita tower which we really should've just stuck to beer because who likes a $100 margarita tower with 60% ice, 35% sugar and 5% alcohol? To the owners of Route 66, please reconsider what you're serving to your customers, take this advice and improve your restaurant/bar! read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Terrible walmart frozen section quality food - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Genuinely worst food I've ever had. Took forever for server to get here, no seasoning on the food whatsoever, only salt. I think my blood pressure is rising drastically. Would never recommend this place even to my worst enemy. read more

This was a nice place, but it was definitely lacking in terms of seating, service, and ambiance. We arrived yesterday for our work happy hour and found that they had given our table away. It was a bummer, but shared responsibility since we didn't call ahead to confirm the reservation and we were about 15 minutes late. They also didn't call to see if we were coming either, they just gave the table away. We had to stand for about 30 minutes before another table cleared so we could sit together. Then they had the table ready, but there weren't enough chairs. So people were left standing while our poor host had to run up and down the stairs repeatedly in search of chairs. The move spot they moved us to upstairs near the games smelled horribly like BO. It was super nasty, even with the window open. It wasn't my hypersensitive pregnant nose, but it was smelled by a bunch of my coworkers and it was super off-putting. Food: Nachos and fries were good. For the main, I ordered a fried hot chicken sandwich, which was dry and mostly batter, there was very little chicken Overall service was slow, drinks and food came super slowly. When they got us our beers, the bartenders or servers had mislabeled the beers and half the team received the wrong order. Definitely could've been better and highly do not recommend...though this was the only place that could accommodate a group our size. read more

Food was good, had the chicken quesadilla. Service was great, knew how to poor a Guinness. Good spot to watch sports and have a chill environment. read more

Awesome date night spot or night out with friends! This place has it all: nice atmosphere, delicious drinks, good food, arcade games and a photo booth. I adored the drinks. They have something for everyone! If you're like me and need a sweet drink that won't make you sick the next day- go with The Kentucky Bourbon or The Beach drink (which comes in a pouch). The arcade games include foosball, ping pong, ski ball, basketball, pinball, shuffleboard, and a ton of board games and card games like Jenga, Uno, Connect Four, etc. The photo booth was SO COOL! Me and my friends loved it. The lighting is phenomenal (ring light) and it immediately texts you your photo. The food is pretty good. It really depends on your preferences. My friend LOVED the pulled pork sandwich, while it was below mediocre to me- they serve the BBQ sauce on the side and do not cook the meat in sauce. For me, even after I poured the BBQ sauce on the meat it was bland. No coleslaw????? Pickles??? It should come with something else on it. The pretzels appetizer was also mediocre. Two pretzel sticks and thin honey mustard sauce. The shoestring fries were great though. read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Awesome photo booth - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

***2 1/2 stars*** I think the lesson here is that I need to stop visiting these tourist traps on Stone Street, especially for sit-down meals. They're all overpriced (even by the standards of downtown Manhattan), and the food/service is never worth it. All you're getting for the extra money is the opportunity to eat on some cobblestones, which I'm sure I could easily do elsewhere. I stopped by last Friday for lunch around 1PM. It was pretty empty inside (it was a bit bustling outside on the aforementioned cobblestones, so I thought strategically it made sense to go to a quieter area where I'd be more likely to get solid service), and I easily secured a high top table just off the bar area. A positive right off the bat that's worth noting - this is the first time I can remember telling a bartender that I was just getting water in lieu of alcohol, and there was NO discernable change in their demeanor. This is a pet peeve of mine, and I'm glad Route 66 has employees who realize there's little value in looking mildly sad at the loss of a little extra money on the tab. I was pretty hungry, so I went with the Basket of Biscuits ($8) and the Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese ($18). Both were honestly pretty disappointing. The "basket" was a normal plate (why bother including Basket in the name of your dish if you don't intend to use one?) and the biscuits were unfortunately pretty dry/crumbly. I love biscuits from all over the spectrum - my all-time favorite is from Roy Rogers, which looked a lot like these, except the interior was moist and soft and the exterior had a nice crisp to it, but I can get down with super buttery ones like from Popeyes or Bojangles, or really doughy ones like at KFC. These just weren't good, and it's especially disappointing coming from an alleged BBQ place. They had a honey butter-type condiment, which was tough to apply because of the aforementioned texture, and it honestly didn't make much of a difference in terms of taste, which was bland. The Mac and Cheese was also not up to snuff. You can see from the accompanying picture that it's not very visually appealing - the random burnt topping wasn't a good look - and the pasta was a bit undercooked. The cheese was okay, but not great, also in the bland category. Personal palate-wise, I would have preferred smaller pieces of pulled pork and not quite as much, but I'm sure plenty of people are into the big hunks provided generously here. The only reason this isn't a full-on negative review is because of the service. I mentioned the personable bartender, but the service throughout the meal was excellent. As with most of the lunch options in the area, I was pretty much done within 30, 35 minutes from initial entry, which isn't bad. My proximity to the bar probably helped, but it was super easy to hail down the waitress/bartender for ordering, the check, etc. It's not hard to find BBQ restaurants in this area, and this one honestly isn't up to par in most respects. I might stop by a drink in the future, but I doubt it's commit to much beyond that. read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Basket of Biscuits. - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Route 66 is alright but nothing to write home about. The inside is pretty cool with the vintage gas pump and signage so it has a nice feel. The service is not so great though, especially during happy hour when you are on a time crunch to down as many beers as possible. There was a bingo competition which was fun but not a ton of participation. The food was mediocre at best but good enough for munching on some fries or a pretzel during happy hour. I would not recommend the salads. read more

Great service. Food is okay. Nice vibes. I did a reservation for their outdoor igloos to eat at with my boyfriend. It was very cute, with a heater in the igloo to keep warm. Comes with a complementary blanket (nothing crazy, an Ikea thinnish blanket). The reservation I made ahead of time costs $60, which covers food, tax, and tips costs. I went on a Friday and they had a happy hour going on until 7pm I believe, so my boyfriend and I ordered 2 red wines ($9 each glass) - it was pretty good! I ordered a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and my boyfriend ordered a Beef Brisket Sandwich. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was actually a bit spicier than I thought it would be. From low to high spicy, it was a medium level spicy. Super flavorful and tender chicken. The bread for the sandwich was okay, it was a little bit on the drier end. The fries are standard, kind of tastes like McDonald's fries without the extra salt. The Beef Brisket Sandwich was also pretty good too! Just keep in mind that it can be a pretty messy sandwich to eat - as expected of bbq foods. We ended our dinner order the S'mores set which was $20 - definitely overpriced for S'mores, but it was fun for the experience for a special occasion. They had a mini fire to roast the marshmallows in. All in all, I would probably come back again for the Game Room upstairs and for a more casual eat and drink setting rather than for a romantic dinner at the igloo. The igloo experience is more like a one-time cool experience to have. read more

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Towards the end of my bar crawl, I needed to use the restroom. As a civilized individual, the streets were no option, so I meandered into 66 Smokehouse. One gender neutral restroom which was quite spacious. Having made additional storage, I decided it would be fruitful to have a glass of Coney Island Beach Beer to cap off a proper crawl. While I was unable to patron all the establishments of Stone Street, I was quite happy with the four I did encounter. read more

Originally, my friends and I were looking to go to Upstairs at 66 where they had games. We didn't realize it was located upstairs at Route 66 (which makes sense when you think about it) but the game room was closed for a private event. So we decided to just sit downstairs, order some drinks (HH is 4-7) and a few apps to share since none of us were too hungry. For drinks, I stuck to the house whiskey ginger - which wasn't bad. They don't skimp on the alcohol, which a lot of happy hour places do, so I appreciate that. For food, we had the Cracklin' Pork Clouds (pork rinds) - really good, especially dipped in their green sauce, Sarah's smoked wings - salty AF; I was only able to eat one piece, the Truffle Brussels - one of their "specials" but it wasn't special, and some regular fries - soggy and oily. I guess you don't really come to Stone Street to eat. Stick to the drinks here and hopefully, the game room upstairs will be open when you go. read more

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Had lunch in the terrace and it was nice. We chose this place coz it was the only one with a good distance between tables. Given the Covid, better safe than sorry! Service was attentive and they offered paper menus which meant to be thrown after each use (but I didn't believe they did) and also virtual menu to scan from your phone. I liked my chicken sandwich, i mean, it was as expected! Side fries were bland. Good place to go but dont expect mind blowing food read more

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We had the Tennessee Fried Chicken and Skillet Mac & Cheese where we added pulled pork and truffle oil. The chicken was seasoned well and it was juicy and tender. Would've preferred collard greens but instead it was sautéed spinach. The cornbread was whatever but the hot honey on the side hit the spot. We sat outside cause it was actually cooler than dining inside. A bit bummed that the upstairs was closed for a private event. It would've been fun to play some games but we were only able to play skeeball. Good beer choices as well! read more

Came here for a happy-hour with some friends on a Saturday evening and was pleasantly surprised to see the number of games/ things to do. More specifically, there's a couple of ping-pong tables upstairs along with a wide range of games . While we made a reservation in advance, the place was mostly empty. In terms of food, I'd recommend the nachos along with a wide selection of cocktails read more

Enjoyed the experience immensely. In great due part to our server, Daniel who ensured we were greeted, seated and taken care of during our time at Route 66 Smokehouse. He made us feel at home, recommended items from the menu and was very cordial. Will return/recommend! read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would... first we ordered an appetizer and drinks and the one thing we got was the drinks... We ordered dinner ( ribs, roasted chicken or chicken sandwich) and asked about my entree (roasted chicken) and never got an answer... so finally all together our food comes out including the appetizer and so disappointed!!! The coleslaw tasted like red cabbage and Mayo, the nachos tasted like cheez wiz and leftover meat, the French fries were supposed to be rosemary and I think they left the rosemary somewhere. I got a chicken sandwich which was drowned in Ranch dressing! My husband said the ribs were good.... For NY this def missed the mark 1000%. I could have gotten a better meal at McDonalds and saved my $60 to sit in a snow globe. read more

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If you'd like four small greasy fried oysters that didn't even come ON A PO'BOY, this is the place for you. They tasted like nothing, came on a slider bun with over done fries. Boo. read more

Very average BBQ. Nothing special at all. The meats were average and the fries not good. A friend doesnt' like BBQ and ordered the smash burger, but it was not cooked properly. meh to Route 66 read more

Came here meeting up with a date and the food was just not that good. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It wasn't that flavorful and I didn't care for the bun they used. I didn't eat much of it as I wasn't a fan. It's a bummer because I definitely get a hankering for a good southern pulled pork sammy sometimes, but this wasn't it. My date got a burger and said his food was ok. I don't think it was anything fantastic but he was very hungry so I think he was ready to eat anything at that point. Service was nice and I liked that we were able to rent games. Other than that, it wasn't much to write home about. If anything I'd just come here to drink, skip the food. 3/5 read more

Wow, has this place gone downhill. The menu is smaller and the food was average to mediocre. Our first table was wobbly and so we had to switch, and we got a bit of an attitude, despite it being fairly empty. They were out of one item we wanted, and we almost left. Wish we had, as we would have been spared some of the worst pulled pork I've had in some time. The restaurant itself was clean, but in need of a sprucing up. As with last time, the game room was closed for a private event. read more

Came here for dinner with a group of 10 and sat in one of their outdoor bubbles. Simply said it was the worst service I've ever received in NYC. Honestly, it was laughably bad to the point we thought we were being pranked. The servers were so rude to us the entire time and we had to go inside 4-5 times to ask for napkins, cutlery, plates, food, drinks, and everything else since they never stopped by our table. The food was also not very good, but that was not the downfall of this place. I am shocked that they are still open and paying rent in a prime spot on Stone Street. Save your time and money and go somewhere else. *end of rant* read more

Very lackluster meal with little to no flavor. Overpriced NYC fare and small portions. I will say the pulled pork and brisket were EXTREMELY tender and high quality, however flavorless. No sauce or seasonings which was much needed. Sauces provided on table were mediocre. Expected much more from a BBQ joint. Staff was slow and inattentive. Margaritas were awful - very sweet and small, no salt on rim. Nice beer selection and come in cute mason jars. I did dig the rustic, southern atmosphere but overall wouldn't bother eating here again. read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - top: pulled pork sandwich w/ sweet potato fries. bottom: brisket platter, no side. - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Cool atmosphere, nice bar, food was average. Decent beer selection. Probably a better spot for drinks and snacks, especially when the weather is nice and you can hang outside. The smoked wings weren't great, not a great flavor on the sauce. The brisket was good, but not a huge portion. Mac N Cheese was good, but pretty average. All in all, most likely a one and done visit. read more

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i just had french fries with one of their special sauces. both were very good! clean place. friendly service. i didn't like that the fries were a little salty. huge salt crystals. i would have to ask for no salt next time. read more

Came here for a fun girls brunch on Saturday! Made a reservation and for the amount of people it was a minimum $50 spend for everyone. I didn't love that rule but understandable these days. We were able to reserve one of their bubbles which was so nice in the cold! Our waitress was so nice and accommodating especially for bottomless brunch! The food was pretty good and standard but nothing special. We ordered biscuits for the table which came nice and warm with honey butter. It was perfectly crisp on outside and fluffy on the inside. Not too dense which I like! Most of us ordered the biscuit egg sandwich and were pretty satisfied with it but pretty standard. My friend and I shared the pulled pork platter and it was good but not the best. I wish they gave us a little more pulled pork and it came with fries which were nice and crisp! This place is a great bottomless brunch spot to go with friends! read more

If you're reading this get the nachos! They have the perfect amount of spice to satisfy your craving. Staff is helpful and food was delivered fast. read more

They falsely advertised their prices, so be careful. They increased their food prices and didn't update their printed menu. I mean it's a few dollars so not a huge deal, but still. It's like saying I would like a pink balloon and getting a red balloon because it's "close enough." Like come on. Just communicate the price changes or charge the printed price. It's fair that way. read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Truffled brussel sprouts and Abita Mardi Gras Beer. - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Our igloo table was waiting for our reservation with our name on it- very cool! Definitely try the Buffalo cauliflower it's delicious. The service was great too! read more

Route 66 Smokehouse - Outdoor covered bubble igloo seating for each individual group - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York