50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Metuchen

“Wonderful people, everyone is very kind and welcomING. The food is so delicious. The lumpia, the plantains, the jerk chicken and pork are all stellar. One time, we had radishes that were so good I'm still thinking about them months later. Yeah..I said radishes.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“​This is one of those places my whole family is willing to make an hour drive for. We always get the seafood hotpot, and while it's a bit pricier than other spots, the quality totally justifies the price. My parents are huge seafood fans, so they know what's good, and the food here consistently exceeds their expectations.
​We came on a Friday at 5:30 PM and there were still plenty of seats available. You can put your name on the Google waitlist if needed, but if you come early, you should be fine. They have a minimum two-person dine-in policy, which totally makes sense. Honestly, if you really want to try everything, you need a good group of 4–6 people so you’re not stuck eating just two dishes.
​You order everything on an iPad and then hand it to a staff member to place it. It might help to know a little Chinese at this establishment. They also have a sauce bar and a drinks fridge with fruits and other snacks to grab while you wait for your food.
​As always, you must end the meal with the durian. I’m not sure how they manage to get such yummy durian all the time, but this is apparently the place to eat it to your heart's content. The jelly dessert was just okay—tasted more like a boxed jello mix. Pro-tip: if you pay in cash, you can get their tea to go at the end.
​We left extremely full and probably don't need to eat for the next several meals, but I’m already looking forward to the next time I return.“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Best mobile BBQ catering around. There is no menu item that they can’t do and the food is always fresh and delicious. They offer everything from traditional backyard BBQ to elevated appetizers and entrees. Easy to work with and super accommodating and attentive staff.“

“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%“

“Went out for a family dinner and sadly the food was beyond cold. The waitress we had, we only saw one time and that was when she took our order. She never came back to ask us for refills or to even check if things were okay. We asked to speak to a manager and he was as I expected very polite and helpful. We explained to him that our food was cold and brought fresh orders for us again. After we received our hot meals, I was in love with these grilled shrimps! There were delicious! I would go to Longhorn again, just not this one.“

“Been coming here for like 20 years and although servers and managers change over time the food and prices remain the same. We’ve ordered take out and also dine in and it’s always so good. Food is always delicious and fresh, and prices are remain incredible. Hope they don’t raise the prices because they will always be our go to for comfort food! Where else can 4 people eat and have leftovers for $35??“

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

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

“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.“

“Muy buena comida 👍🏽 Excelente“

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

“Your local Pakistani eatery with authentic flavors“

“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.“

“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.“

“Service is very poor waiters no type training seat you and just leave you food burning up on grill“

“full rack with devils spit sauce“

“Chicken hawaiian, garlic shrimp, bbq skewers“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“