Billy Joe's Ribworks

We stopped by to have lunch. Due to the cold weather, seating was limited to indoors but the large glass garage doors allow you to still enjoy the view of the beautiful Hudson River. The food was great and service was also great! Not only was the waitress very attentive but the manager stopped by several times during our visit to ask if we needed anything and ensure we were enjoying ourselves. The ribs were cooked to perfection and their sides are delicious. We had selected our two sides that come with the ribs, but I was curious about their creamy coleslaw. The waitress brought us 3 samples so we could all try the coleslaw. I will select the coleslaw next time I visit.

I ordered the brisket Rueben and omg, it was delicious! A hearty sandwich! It comes with a side of fries. Their margarita were good, especially their spicy margarita!

I highly recommend this establishment. Great food and service is top notch! Service is important when choosing a restaurant, and they did not disappoint!

Talk about the total package and easily rated five stars. The experience starts the moment you settle in, especially if you get a seat outside with the breathtaking view over the Hudson River. This fantastic atmosphere—lively, welcoming, and exactly what you want from a top-tier BBQ spot—immediately sets a high bar. Our evening was made even better by our amazing waiter who was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, providing truly top-notch service.

​For the main event, I ordered the brisket, and it was absolutely phenomenal. It was cooked to perfection—tender, smoky, and melting in my mouth. A must-try dish if you're a BBQ purist.

​However, the real showstopper and the biggest surprise of the night was the Goat Spice Margarita. I genuinely didn't expect much, but I was completely blown away! It was truly amazing, perfectly balanced with a fantastic, unexpected kick of spice. It's a creative cocktail that you simply have to try.

​Go for the great vibes, the perfect brisket, and the stunning river view, but stay for that unforgettable margarita! We will definitely be back soon.

This is my first time at this restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious! The brisket tasted so good and so did the Pulled pork. We also had a side of nachos, which was huge and tasted great. We also had the pretzel sticks with cheese sauce that they make there. The restaurant was huge and it was nice that it sits right alongside the Hudson river. I like looking out and seeing the river and the view. The staff is very kind and friendly, and her food was out in a timely manner.

Love this place. The drive up is beautiful. The restaurant has indoor and out door seating. Love sitting by the water and enjoying the view. The service is amazing. Very attentive and caring. The food is amazing! I had the St.Louie half rack bbq ribs with collard greens and mash potatoes. The ribs were seasoned so good. Meat fell right off the bone. It’s so good and juicy. They make by far the best collard greens I’ve had in a long time. And the mash and gravy is good! My husband had the dinosaur half rack of ribs with the yams and mac and cheese. When I tell who ever the chef is…. Chef’s kiss! Amazing! To drink my husband had an IPA and I had the Georgia on my Mind. So refreshing!

Wow! I don't use that word frequently, and I don't take that word lightly. I'm fact, me being 'wowed' by a restaurant these days is really uncommon. But this place deserves a 'wow.' Maybe even a wowee-wow-wow!

Food; I was hungry, so I decided to make my lunch here like dinner and order something more substantial than a sandwich. My meal was the Meat, meat, and more meat: brisket, pulled pork, chorizo, plus two sides (I chose sweet potato fries and seared collard greens). All perfect!
Service: Cheyenne was friendly, attentive, helpful, and quick to bring soda refills. She checked on me enough to help me feel appreciated, but not so much that I felt intruded upon. The staff mrmber greeting me at the door, great too. Both Perfect!
Atmosphere: While there was a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, I'll take a hot day under an umbrella next to the water over indoors any day! Perfect!
Price: Reasonable for the quality and portion sizes
Wow!