50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Metuchen

“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.“

“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!!!!!“

“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.“

“Great food. Cant wait to go back and try something new.“

“Food is so delicious, specially halwa puri and staff is very friendly and kind . Love this restaurant.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“Nice experience ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍 Great menu“

“We ordered our thanksgiving dinner from here, and everything was AMAZING! Turkey, cornbread stuffing, Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and apple crumb pie for dessert. Everything was delicious! We always love their food & would highly recommend!“

“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!“

“very good and a nice guy.“

“Collard greens that would make my granny proud, if she could try them, mac-n-cheese with the perfect amount of cheese (had a nice little pull to it) candied yams, and bbq chicken! Love the sauce. It has its own unique flavor. This was my first time trying Addy’s so I had to try at least three sides and none of them disappointed. I’m actually well pleased with my food and can finally say I’ve found a place nearby that caters to both my bbq and soul food cravings. THIS is good food cooked with lots of love and attention. The quality and portion sizes make it worth every penny. I must say, I really appreciated the collard greens. They were chopped well and I can tell they were thoroughly cleaned. These things matter.

Also, the establishment was very clean! I will be back.

10/10“

“This place is the best! High quality food for a decent price and the staff are always polite. It's an added plus that bubble tea is right there too! YAS“

“Amazing hotpot AND now BBQ – my new favorite spot! I've always loved this place for hotpot, and I was so excited to see they recently added BBQ. Honestly it did not disappoint!Everything we ordered from the meats to the seafood was incredibly fresh and high quality. The service was fantastic as always, but a special shout out to Betty who was absolutely professional and attentive throughout our meal. She grilled our beef tongue so tender! Highly recommend!“

“Big Ed’s BBQ is a really great establishment. Amazing food and service. However, I think it should be against restaurants to make their customers pay a 18% gratuity automatically on the customers bill. The customer should choose their prefer tip. This should be illegal!!!“

“Los mejores en todo amboy 💪💪💪💪“

“Was here in on a mini vacation and was recommended to this place . As I woman that works in the food industry this pace was really good !!! They were busy but got our food out in a good quality time . Garlic shrimp was amazing !!! Dave the sauce for dipping your bread and even adding your rice for a nice twist !!! Will def come back ! Staff was friendly . And it’s a byob which makes it great as I’m on a budget with travel . Thank you guys !!!“

“Excelente servicio, y comida deliciosa“

“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!“

“Dinner was great. First timers. We had shrimp in garlic appetizer, combo with 1/2 chicken and ribs-pork, rice and fries. And 1/2 chicken with rice and veggies. Everything was of good quality and very delicious. We’d order from you guys again. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!“

“My favorite item is the Tropical Tuna poke bowl. It’s a generous portion and everything is super fresh. The dining area is simple but cute and the staff is always friendly. I definitely recommend giving Hawaii Station a try. It’s one of my local favorites.“

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

“Found Hamilton BBQ by accident and instantly fell in love with the food. OMG So good, great portions. Hubby and I were so very very happy to discover this wonderful place.“

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

“Everything! The food and service was excellent!We love it!“

“I ordered catering for a birthday party for the first time from Jersey Joe’s, based on a recommendation of a friend of my sons who had food from them for a graduation party The food, the service and answering questions quickly made my party a success. The food was great, several of my guests asked where did I get the food from and wrote down their website. The Brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese were big hits!! And the ribs were spectacular.
I will definitely use their catering again for another party. Don’t doubt using them as their food was excellent and the delivery service was excellent as well. Thank you to Cindy for handling my catering order and answering my questions.
Jim D“

“Stopped by here on a whim on Mother's day and it was the perfect family friendly yet relaxing atmosphere we were looking for. Even for a busy holiday day, lets say we had to wait 40 min to get our food, 15 min to get drinks. But our young girls had plenty of fun people watching and romping around their open green space while they waited. I think we l lucked out on parking for sure and we were just a small party of 4 comfortable to picnic on the ground. If youre looking for a casual, lively environment where you can enjoy some good food and beers while your kids run around this is the spot for you!“

“LA COMIDA ES MUY SABROSA EL PERSONAL SIEMPRE MUY AMABLES RECOMENDADO 100%“

“Bar service is excellent . Avoid wait times by going directly to bar. The bartender, Victoria, is excellent, and combines excellent professional skills with a terrific personality!“

“If you want fresh tender bbq meat then this is your spot. Been here a couple of times and this has become my go-to stop. Come try it and I promise you won’t regret it.
Fords BBQ thank you for providing good service and great food.“

“The best steak there is I believe the Flo's Foilet the beer menu is just ok the servings are not that big but the food is good. It gets busy around supper time and there might be a wait. If you go around that time a reservation might be easier.“

“Its my familys go to Portuguese restaurant in Elizabeth there friendly and the steaks are great“

“Absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The BBQ was tender, the sides were delicious, and the portions were generous for the price. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was also very clean and well maintained, including the dining area and restrooms, which really stood out. Great food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere
I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Clark Bar B Que to anyone looking for authentic Portuguese BBQ!“

“Love the food here and enjoy the experience. Will keep coming back.“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Muy buena comida 👍🏽 Excelente“

“Your local Pakistani eatery with authentic flavors“

“Amazing chicken! Verified Halal with certificates from a halal distributor!

The service unfortunately was not the best, the male server was very rude and had a poor attitude!

But amazing halal chicken wings and quality everytime“

“Chicken hawaiian, garlic shrimp, bbq skewers“

“Best BBq for your buck, seasoning is on point. Only only bad thing is if your dining in, since there is no ac you will be very uncomfortable and sweat while you eat which no one wants. Foods amazing, staff is great, just too hot to dine in the summer. In the spring, fall, and winter it's chill just don't recommend eating there in the summer. Please go thought and get take out.

Parking: There's only a few, about 4 spots to park around the restaurant, if those are taken which usually are you must park blocks down the road.“

“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.“

“full rack with devils spit sauce“

“Not a huge fan of spicy food because my stomach doesn't handle it too well but I must say that the food is good. I got a butter chicken bowl with rice and veggies and it had a tiny kick to it. It was delicious and I handled the spice just fine. Also like the vibe of the place and the friendly service.“

“Amazing banana pudding, ribs and chicken. Even better people!!“

“Excellent food and service!!“