46 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Berkeley Heights

“Thank you Edwin and Jocelyn for your wonderful Portuguese BBQ. It is always delicious!“

“The first time I visited here was about 2 years ago. Incredible BBQ and Pickles. The Management and Staff are incredible, the BBQ, delicious. I lived in Kansas City (BBQ Capitol of the World), and in Florida for years. This restaurant would still be great anywhere because they have mastered not only a great product, but the staff and management have also mastered incredible Customers Service. It's been rated the best BBQ in NJ for several years. I would argue one of the best BBQ restaurants in the USA.“

“Anáis is a great server I recommend her she is the best“

“Delicious! Uhhhh so amazing. The oxtail empanadas are so delicious! The beef and cheese are always great. My son loved the beef and cheese so much. I didn’t try the jerk chicken, but my husband did and he enjoyed them. The garlic chicken and shrimp are both so good The cave sauce is so yummy!!! It’s perfect everytime. literally my only complaint is that I want more caveman sauce!“

“Found this restaurant by chance and had a wonderful lunch for four of us. The food was great - The rodizo platters were cooked just as ordered. The staff was attentive and professional. We will go back!“

“I Didn’t get a chance to order because I was djing but lawwwwdddddddddd that Philly cheesesteak egg roll was slapping…. I’ll definitely come back to order that… CONGRATS AGAIN ON THE GRAND OPENING“

“The best brisket! Great sauce! Very friendly staff!“

“Used Smoking Chicks for a baby "sprinkle" at my home. Everyone LOVED the food! The service exceeded my expectations- clear, consistent communication - very easy to do business with. I highly recommend Smoking Chicks-you will not be disappointed!“

“Ribs best ones iv ever had and very good price will be back any time I am in the mood for some bbq“

“I struggle to find words that can do Bonney’s justice. The food is phenomenal, and the portions beyond generous. The fusion of Jamaican and Filipino staples creates such a beautiful symphony of flavors, it’s truly unique and out of this world delicious! However, it is the service and atmosphere, so warm and inviting, that it feels like a weekend barbecue with close friends and family that takes it up a notch from great restaurant to a special experience.“

“Excelente servicio, y comida deliciosa“

“I’ve never had a bad meal here, and I eat here once a week. The staff is amazing and the food is top notch. I’ve had many poke bowls, and this has to be the best, by far. Everything is so fresh and they give great portions. You will not be disappointed!!!!“

“Amazingly delicious food with beautiful presentation and top notch quality and quantity! Love the environment, attentive/knowledgable staff, wait is beyond worth the food! Second time having lunch there with Addy personally coming around to make sure all customers were satisfied!“

“I've been going to Leo's for years now.... Super Friendly Staff/Great Food. The best Barbecue Sticks in New Jersey.... 😉 😀 John“

“DELICIOUS! We hired Jersey Joe's to cater my husband's 50th birthday party. They were very helpful with customizing our order and so friendly with the delivery but most importantly, the food was SO good. Everyone was asking where it came from. I recommend them.“

“Amazing food, friendly service and a great outdoor/beer garden area. Some of the best BBQ in the state, and the ribs, brisket, pulled pork and both chilis are must-haves. Daddy Matty's catering service is also top-notch and has been a huge hit at our parties.“

“yes great delicious food I love💕 the chicken breast in garlic. the best tres leches cake“

“I like it .. best place ever I like bakra over here😂😂😂😂😂😂😂“

“My only issue with the beer garden is that I wish it was open for longer - through the week and through the year

Great ambience , good food and generous quantitie (I am vegetarian so a limited selection for me but my family loves the smoked meats here).

A pretty good selection of drinks, and best of all, they get some pretty amazing local bands. Keep an eye out for who is playing. This Old Engine, Tyrone Stackhouse Project, and others play here often.

This is one of the nicest smokehouse/beer garden experiences around“

“I love Portuguese BBQ as my husband takes home from Linden near his work. I always say it would taste better if they grill Pork /chicken crisper/well done. We went to this new place on our way home to try. OH MY MY I FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR &FLAVOR!!!! DELLLLIIIICCCCIIOOUUUSSSSSS!!!!!“

“Perfecto para compartir en familia, Comida sabrosa . Lo recomiendo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“A friend first brought me here, and I really enjoyed the food. The portions were generous, everything we ordered was good, and I liked it enough that I’ve now made the hour-long trip back several times.
Unfortunately, the dine-in service has been inconsistent.

On my first visit, our waitress wasn’t very friendly and never came back to ask if we needed anything. We actually wanted to order something else, but after waiting, we decided not to. I didn’t say anything at the time because everyone can have a bad day, and I didn’t want to judge the restaurant based on one experience.

I went back again, and this time a very friendly gentleman took care of us. He was welcoming and made the experience much better. We asked for bread, though, and it took a very long time to arrive. I noticed they were heating the bread in a small oven on the counter, which seemed too small and slow to keep up with the dining room. Another table received their food and also asked for bread, and from what I could see, they never received theirs. This seems like something that could be easily improved with a better system or larger/faster equipment.

About a week later, the friend who originally introduced me to the restaurant went back and told me the service was horrible again. That made me realize my first experience may not have been an isolated incident.

I recently went for a third time and decided to order takeout. Once again, the guys working there were super friendly. They even recognized me from my previous visits, which I really appreciated. The takeout business also seems to do very well.

While I was there, one waitress caught my attention because she was very well-presented, but she looked like she was having a really bad day. She appeared unhappy and unapproachable, which unfortunately affects the atmosphere when you're deciding whether you want to sit down and eat.

And that's really my concern.

I love the food. I like the portions. The gentlemen I've dealt with have been extremely friendly. I want to come back.

But I live about an hour away, and after making that drive, I would much rather sit down, relax and enjoy my meal than take it home.

That's why I'm giving the service 3 stars. I'm not writing this to criticize the restaurant just for the sake of complaining. I'm writing it because the food is good enough that I think the dine-in experience should be just as good.

Please work on the service and attentiveness in the dining room. A friendly greeting, checking back on the table, asking if anyone needs anything else, and getting things like bread out promptly would make a huge difference.

You already have the hardest part right: great food and nice-sized portions. Improve the dine-in service to match the food, and this could easily become a place I'd happily drive an hour to visit weekly.“

“I like to go with friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The meals are yummy and the stuff is welcoming and cooperative. always when we go to this place we pass a cheerful time. warmly recommended.“

“My wife and I have been coming here for years and never had a bad experience until recently. The last two times we visited, the service and food quality were not the same. When I walked in and greeted the young gentleman at the counter, he didn’t respond — just gave me a sour look without saying a word. It left a bad impression.

Also, even though we picked up the food within 20 minutes like they said, it was cold and the fries were stale.

We’ve always enjoyed Estrela da Serra BBQ and hope this was just a rough patch. Hoping for a better experience next time.“

“Chicken hawaiian, garlic shrimp, bbq skewers“

“Everything about was straight up PERFECTIOÑA!!! My server Camille was on point & was 5 star worthy!!! She made sure I was doing alright with my food, always have a smile on her face, and everything in her performance was everything to perfection at Texas Roadhouse!! I know I work there, but no other can beat TXRH North Plainfield!! They always give their 210% everyday, and we always deliver the best over here!! Love this place since 2015!!“

“This place is like home. It’s been around for so many years, grew up eating here. So hospitable. The chicken delicious and juicy and everything is made from scratch! The rice and beans yummy! Always on point and everything is ALWAYS consistent, taste and texture has never changed which I love! Because I know what I am expecting already.“

“Your local Pakistani eatery with authentic flavors“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“great food!!!“

“I’ve been to this place since I was a little girl my parents always ordered from here and now I go w my bf when I can I love their California cheese burger w fries never disappoints me ❤️❤️❤️

They are sweet people and always smile and say hi to you I hate all the negativity in the comments but Im going to say this place is the best ever never leave please I’ll always eat from here 🥹“

“full rack with devils spit sauce“

“lo mejor en Morristown te invite a soborear el asado los platos a la Carta empanadas y la mejor atencion“

“A big thank you to PaulosBBQ for hosting our guests for my father’s repast today. The food was amazing and the staff was even better.“

“Delicious Food!!! Great Service!!!“

“I am Portuguese and married to a Portuguese woman who can cook any gourmet meal to perfection. I can tell you we were both amazed at the delicious dinner we were served and the servants were on top of their job. I have found my go to spot for delicious food when I am in the area.“

“Visited this place for lunch a couple Saturdays ago and ordered their House Special Chaufa (Peruvian fried rice). I've been to many an Asian restaurant and tried many different fried rice dishes, but La Esquina's Chaufa stood out for sure. The South American flavors blended extremely well with the familiar elements of fried rice. Hot, mildly spicy, and goes great with the green sauce (salsa?) that came with a small curious dish of fried, chewy corn.

The price was a bit on the higher side, but the portion size and taste made it well worth it. I was also pleased with the speed and service from the friendly lady who took my order. Of course, it was quiet when I arrived (around 12:40 PM).“

“Delicious steak sandwiches!“

“Family BBQ did an amazing catering job for my husbands 40th birthday!! RECOMMEND 100000%!! Food was delicious & fresh. Thank you for making my husbands 40th fiesta a blast!“

“WOW! Not only a great price for the huge amount of food but outstanding taste. I got the chicken and ribs with rice and black beans. I did get a side of piri piri(was amazing)to add some heat. The char and seasoning was spot on. Chicken fall off the bone. Ribs perfect for this style of cooking and hard to find where I live. Very well done. Do wish they had Pão de Bico or if they do as an option on grubhub. Wish I lived here as this would be a regular Togo spot.“

“This place is amazing!!!!!! Super Fresh kimichi!!! I got the Bibimap and wooooow this was life! I felt reborn!!! We also got the soup!! Wait lets talk about the service, soooooo nice! They made us feel like long lost family! This place is the best! Please check it out!“

“It was an excellent dining experience.“

“Buena comida buena atención al cliente“

“I just discovered this place. Great Chicken.“

“The staff was so great tonight 08/07/26. The dark skinned guy that walked us to the table with the cool spikey Afro that was buy the front door. Our waiter Anna was sooo on point. She was nice, brought drinks quick. Thank you Anna. The slim darkskinned bust boy was nice. The staff was great. Thank you all.“