Billy Joe's Ribworks Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Billy Joe's Ribworks, a sports bar and BBQ joint in Newburgh, NY. This casual spot offers a range of classic American dishes, with a focus on ribs. The starters and snacks, like the smoked wings and fried shrimp, are perfect for sharing with friends. Their famous ribs are a must-try, whether you prefer them naked or slathered in BBQ sauce. The sliders and sandwiches, such as the Carolina Piglets and brisket sandwich, are also popular choices. Customers rave about the generous portions, friendly staff, and great views of the Hudson River. With outdoor seating, live music, and a variety of drinks, Billy Joe's Ribworks is the perfect spot for a fun and delicious meal. Be sure to try their Mac and Cheese bites, a customer favorite!
Starters & Snacks
Nachos
Tri-Color Tortilla Chips Topped with Our Smoked Out Beans, Black Olives, Shredded Lettuce, Onions, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cheddar, Seasoned Sour Cream and Your Choice of Beef Brisket or Pulled Pork
Smoked Out Wings
A Dozen Roaster Wings - Spice Rubbed, Pit Smoked and Charbroiled. Served with Blue Cheese Dressing and Your Choice of Sauce. Mild: House BBQ, Sesame Hoisin or Chipotle; Hot: Kickin' BBQ; Atomic: Devil's Revenge
Buffalo Wings
Traditional Fried Buffalo Wings, Tossed in Either Kung Pao or Our Super Secret Buffalo Sauce
Cajun Spiced Fried Shrimp
Lightly Breaded then Fried Golden Brown served with Tangy Remoulade and Cocktail Sauce
Calamari
Tender Calamari Tossed in Seasoned Flour and Fried Crispy. Served with Tangy Rémoulade, or Tossed in Smoky Chipotle Sauce
Chicken Tenders
Fried Juicy and Golden Brown. Served with Honey Mustard Sauce
Smokehouse Pretzels
Warm and Fluffy Pretzels Served with Our House-Made Creamy Cheese Sauce for Dipping
Billy Joe's Sampler
These Are a Few of Our Staff's Favorite Things. Hand Rolled Creamy Mac Bites, our Famous Smoked Out Wings, Nachos and Southern Fried Pickles.
Pit Smoked Pork Ribs
Choose a Half-Rack of Baby Back or St. Louis, Naked or Drizzled with our House-Made BBQ Sauce. Topped with Crispy Onion Straws
Southern Fried Pickles
Dill Pickle Spears Lightly Breaded and Fried Golden Brown. Served with Cajun Remoulade and our Signature BBQ Ranch
Cheese Fries
Crispy Seasoned Fries Topped with Crumbled Bacon, Melted Cheddar and Green Onions, Served with our Signature BBQ Ranch Dressing
Mac Bites
Our Mac N' Cheese, Rolled and Breaded with Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs and Fried Crispy
Little Billy Joe's
Little beef burgers with smoky onions, bbq mayo and melted cheddar
Carolina Piglets
Pulled BBQ Pork Topped with Coleslaw and Pickles
Billy Joe's Sliders
Rib Works
Ribs
They're what Billy Joe's is all about. We rub them with our secret spice blend then smoke them slowly until they're tender and juicy. Just before they hit your plate, they kiss our charbroiler to sear in the goodness. Order your favorite cut naked or slathered with our own house-made BBQ sauce. When it comes to ribs at Ribworks, there's no wrong way to go. Naked or Slathered. Served with Your Choice of Two House-Made Sides and Our Sweet Corn Bread
St. Louis Style Ribs
Brontosaurus Beef Ribs
Baby Back Monster Ribs
Pulled Pork
Tender Pork Smoked Low and Slow, Hand-Pulled and Tossed in Our Own House-Made BBQ Sauce
Sliced Brisket
Fresh Beef Brisket Dry-Rubbed and Pit-Smoked, Hand-Sliced, Drizzled with Our House-Made BBQ Sauce and Topped with Sliced Jalapenos
Pit-Smoked Chicken
A Whole Bird, Brined Overnight, Spice-Rubbed, Pit-Smoked and Smothered in Our Own House-Made BBQ Sauce
Pit Smoked Favorites
Smoke House Combos
Ribs and Chicken
Half Rack of St. Louis Cut Ribs ( Substitute Billy Joe's Monster or Brontosaurus Ribs for $4.99) and Half Smoked Chicken. Your choice of Two- House-Made Sides & Sweet Corn Bread
Ribs and Meat
Half Rack of St. Louis Cut Ribs (Substitute Billy Joe's Monster or Brontosaurus Ribs for $4.99) and Your Choice of One Slow-Smoked Meat: Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, or Andouille Sausage
Meat, Meat and More Meat
Half of a Smoked Chicken, Sliced Brisket, and Pulled Pork
Steak and Ribs
The Perfect Combination of Skirt Steak Grilled to Perfection and a Half Rack of St. Louis Cut Ribs
Billy Joe's Feast for Two
A Full Rack of St. Louis Cut Ribs (Substitute Billy Joe's Monster for $6.99), Half a Smoked Chicken, and your choice of Two Slow-Smoked Meats: Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, or Andouille Sausage.
Cheezy Mac
Mac 'n' Cheese Topped with Cheddar and Broiled to Perfection
Veggie Mac
Mac 'n' Cheese Tossed with Tender Broccoli, Sautéed Onions, Scallions, and Diced Tomatoes. Topped with Cheddar and Broiled to Perfection
Porky Mac
Mac 'n' Cheese Tossed with Pulled Pork, Crumbled Bacon, and Scallions. Topped with Cheddar and Broiled to Perfection
Mac Works
The Non Smoking Section
Grilled Ribeye Steak
Our Tender Ribeye Steak Seasoned on Both Sides and Charbroiled to Your Liking
Shrimp & Skirt Steak
Citrus-and-Herb Marinated Shrimp and a Tender Skirt Steak, Both Grilled to Perfection
Kickin' Grilled Shrimp
Marinated Shrimp, Charbroiled and Covered in Our Kickin' BBQ Sauce
Fresh Pineapple Chicken
Boneless Breast of Chicken Charbroiled and served with fresh pineapple salsa
Fried Catfish
Catfish Fillets Dredged in Cornmeal and Spices, Fried Golden Brown - Served with Tartar Sauce and Lemon
Grilled Salmon
North Atlantic Salmon Fillet Simply Grilled and served with lemon and citrus vinaigrette
Pulled Porktato
Stuffed with Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Coleslaw and Melted Cheddar Cheese
Vegetater
Stuffed with Tender Broccoli, Sautéed Onions and Creamy Cheese Sauce
Famous Smoked Spuds
Specialty Sandwiches
Pulled Pork and Cheddar
Our Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork and Crispy Onion Straws with Melted Cheddar on a Soft Kaiser Roll
Carolina Pulled Pork
Our Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork with House-Made Creamy Cole Slaw and Pickles on a Soft Kaiser Roll
Grilled Chicken
Basil and Herb-Marinated Boneless Breast of Chicken Charbroiled and Served on a Soft Kaiser Roll with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Mayo
Smoked Chicken Salad Wrap
Our House-Smoked Chicken Salad, Lettuce and Ripe Tomato in a Whole Wheat Wrap
Grilled Mac and Cheese
Grilled Buttery Texas Toast Dripping with Melted Cheddar, Overstuffed with Our Mac 'n Cheese
Smoky Sliced Brisket
Sliced Tender Beef Brisket, Smoky Onions and Melted Pepper Jack Cheese on a Soft Kaiser Roll
Chilled Garden Veggie Wrap
Fresh Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers, and Grilled Portobello Mushroom drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze
Sliced Brisket and Cheddar
Hand-Chopped BBQ Beef Brisket and Crispy Onion Straws Smothered in Melted Cheddar on a Soft Kaiser Rol
The Legend
Topped with Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Creamy Coleslaw, and Crispy Onion Straws, All Topped with BBQ Sauce
Hickory Burger
Charbroiled Handmade Burger with Crispy Bacon, Crispy Onion Straws, Melted Cheddar Cheese and Billy Joe's Own BBQ Sauce
The Classic Ribworks Cheeseburger
Charbroiled Burger with BBQ Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, and Your Choice of Melted American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, or Provolone Cheese
Mac Burger
Dripping with Melted Cheddar, Piled High with Our Classic Mac 'n' Cheese and Crispy Onion Straws
Burger
Salads
Ribworks Smoke House Salad
Choose Pulled BBQ Pork or Sliced Beef Brisket Over Chopped Mixed Greens, Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Crumbled Bacon, Shredded Pepper Jack & Cheddar Cheese with Smoky Croutons, Crispy Onion Straws and Our Signature BBQ Ranch Dressing
Big-ol' Green Salad
Chopped Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Carrot Threads, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Smoky Croutons and Your Choice of Dressing
Billy Joe's Caesar Salad
crisp romaine tossed in creamy caesar dressing topped with shaved parmesan and smoky croutons
Creamy Coleslaw
Mac 'n' Cheese
Baked Beans with Burnt Ends
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
with Spiced Walnuts
Idaho Baked Potato
Steamed Broccoli & Cheddar
Billy Joe's Side Salad
Crispy Onion Straws
Homestyle Mashed
Sweet Corn Bread
Braised Greens
House Made Sides
Drinks
Bottomless Authentic Southern-Style Sweet Tea
Bottomless Fresh Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea
Bottomless Fountain Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, A&W Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Mountain Dew