42 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Old Tappan

“Dined in today and the chicken was so crispy and delicious! It actually tasted even better than takeout. We had the soy sauce flavor and loved it. The tteokbokki here is also one of my favorites. Everything was fresh, crispy, and tasty. Definitely recommend stopping by and trying it!“

“Went today with 8 coworkers. What a great time! Food was delicious, staff was great! We even got one free because it was someone’s birthday. Sign up for offers! I will definitely be back soon.“

“This will become your go to place for BBQ! Highly recommend. We had some amazing food. Pastrami is my go to and I have had it at over 50 places this was a favorite. Everything is homemade and you can tell the chef is passionate!! All sauces served on the side so you can choose your own sauce adventure. I never thought I would be equally as excited about ketchup as I was the fries but here we are. It was so laid back and there was no pressure! This place has very knowledgeable staff. I can’t wait to go back and eat again.“

“great local spot love it here“

“We were so fortunate to have such a wonderful server assist us Chad. His attentiveness throughout the meal was truly remarkable. They offered excellent recommendations with a genuine smile. Every request was handled promptly and with great care. It's clear they take pride in providing exceptional service. We truly appreciated their positive and welcoming demeanor. Our experience was elevated significantly thanks to their efforts. We wholeheartedly recommend this establishment based on their outstanding hospitality.“

“Never had a bad meal here and have visited Otto's since they opened. Enjoying the Chinese pop up tonight !“

“Amazing food, authentic flavor“

“I've eaten barbecue all over the country, including some of the legendary smokehouses in Dallas, Austin, Lockhart, and Kansas City, and I can honestly say that Bailey's Smokehouse belongs in the conversation.

Without question, Bailey's serves the finest barbecue I've had anywhere in the NYC tri-state area.

The baby back ribs were absolutely perfect—slow-smoked, incredibly tender, unbelievably juicy, and literally falling off the bone with every bite. The smoky flavor penetrated deep into the meat without overpowering it, creating the perfect balance of smoke, seasoning, and natural pork flavor.

The brisket was moist and flavorful, the sides were outstanding, and every plate showed the care and craftsmanship that goes into authentic barbecue. You can tell this isn't rushed food—it's barbecue done the right way.

The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making the entire experience even better.

If someone blindfolded me and dropped me into Bailey's, I could easily believe I was eating at one of the premier smokehouses in Texas. That's how good it is. Did i mentuon the texas styked sausage stuffed with i think some chedar and amazing seasoning..

If you're searching for authentic, championship-quality BBQ in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, stop looking. Bailey's Smokehouse is the gold standard.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely phenomenal. I'll be back again and again“

“Always a great meal. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Owner is very nice and always making sure everything is to satisfaction. Very clean and sanitary. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.“

“This place is outstanding. First time there as I saw some IG videos of this place. The location is at Saddle Brook Mall (at least that's what I call it). Plenty of parking. It was clean outside and inside. The atmosphere was modern with plenty of 4 seating at a table for the room it had. It did not have Dominican souvenirs all over. Now the food. We ordered Chofan with churrassco and Maduro. Also, I ordered 1/2 baby back ribs and chicharron pork bellies. They were out of this world. The bone fell off that no meat was left on the bone. OMG it was so delicious. The chosen was so much, it was more served for 2 people. It is pricey, but you get what you pay for and more. Would definitely recommend.“

“Nice place to eat. This was a noisier place than I anticipated but that was mostly due to the bar area. Food was pretty quick and the wait staff was friendly. Overall it was good but not the best BBQ I've ever had. ( This is subjective as I've lived in Texas) 🤣“

“I sat at the bar and had a drink, placed my order for dinner. Not one minute later, my dinner order was delivered, hot and fresh! Everything was delicious!“

“Thank you for a Fantastic Fathers Day Dinner. Highest Recommendation!!“

“Wonderful owners make amazing Thai food. I have been to many in the area. This was hands down the best.“

“Went there today for the first time with my wife, I had the 10 West burger, so delicious, cooked perfectly and the burger was huge, just the right number of toppings and the bacon jam hit it out of the park. The sweet potato fries were excellent and enough for two people. The chips that come with the burger were also good. My wife had the regular burger with no cheese and an order of regular fries. She really enjoyed it and said it was cooked perfectly. The staff was friendly, the owner, Mel, greeted us, took our order and chatted with us while our order was being prepared. We were given a little disc that lit up and vibrated when the order was ready to be picked up at the counter. One of the best burgers around! A little pricy, but definitely worth it! We'll be going back for another delicious mouthwatering experience!“

“Great food Great staff Brisket is absolutely amazing“

“Incredibly surprised to find this place I will def be back“

“Food is very good but pricy: every thing is an add on. 4 stars for price of food., special right now is 1/2 off boba drink with purchase of a bowl (3/30/26)
Service was friendly and great, food wait time 10 min for 2 bowls and a platter
Smal place, bar for sitting, however parking is limited with small spaces. (I’d park at Tous Les Jours across the street~same owner)“

“What an amazing meal!!! A must try for all BBQ lovers!!!“

“best bbq in Only In New Jersey😍“

“We had such a great experience here! Everything was absolutely delicious. We ordered the beef noodles with vegetables and the dumpling soup, and both were excellent. The complimentary side dishes were incredibly tasty, and we loved learning that many of the vegetables are grown by their own garden it really shows in the freshness and flavor.

The tea was also wonderful and paired perfectly with the meal.

The prices were very reasonable for the quality and generous portions. We enjoyed everything so much that we even ordered extra food to take home for our kids.

Friendly service, amazing food, fresh ingredients, and excellent value.

We will definitely be coming back.
Highly recommended! ⭐“

“I highly recommend this place! The food is amazing, and the flavors are unforgettable!“

“Great food Great staff Brisket is absolutely amazing“

“Overall, we had a very good dining experience. The food was delicious, especially the steak — it was flavorful, cooked very well, and the portion size was generous and very satisfying. The chicken was also very good. The butter served with the bread was absolutely delicious and a great touch. The asparagus served with the steak was also very well prepared and complemented the dish nicely.

The only disappointment was the potato; I felt it could have been more flavorful and better prepared.

Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed with the cleanliness of the restroom. It was very dirty, and someone had clearly vomited in the sink area, but it had not been cleaned. For a restaurant of this quality, this was not acceptable and did not match the overall experience. I hope more attention can be given to hygiene and cleanliness.

We also called ahead to make a reservation, but we were told that due to the restaurant being full, we needed to come in person and put our name on the waiting list. We did that, but we ended up waiting more than 40 minutes before being seated. I understand that busy times happen, but the waiting process could be managed in a more organized way.

The food quality was great, but I believe there are areas where the restaurant can improve, especially regarding cleanliness and guest experience. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration.“

“It's such a futuristic way of getting your Korean fried chicken. So simplistic so to the point crunch is phenomenal, And even though it's made to order it's still fast! It reminds me of those individual food dining cubbies/booths for people who like minimal contact/interactions during dining that I've tried in Japan before. A lot of the items that I wanted were sold out but the experience was so well that I will go back again in hopes to get those items ☺️

(I'm not a spicy person but if you are the bokki is perfect for you, to me it was too spicy to enjoy unfortunately, even with the cheese added. But everything else about the bokki was spot on delicious!)“

“The food and Sangria are amazing and the staff is the absolute best. Jessica and Max are a huge reason why me and my husband come here almost every Saturday. They are so kind and take great pride in the work that they do. That combination is special and unique. Can’t wait to go back🤗“

“great underated place“

“I love this place! Jonathan is very nice, and the food is awesome. From the amazing beef chili (very hearty and tasty) to the crunchy footlong(?) corn dog (yum!) and the BBQ Beef Brisket... and the grilled Teriyaki Wings), everything was terrific with lots of flavor. Great service too. Two thumbs up, way up! 👍👍“

“It's sooooo good! Authentic Korean Delicious Food with Great Costumer service and ambiance. See you again next time. 🤩👍“

“Had the brisket tacos at their stand in central park, and they were ON POINT. Best tacos I've had in a fat minute. That brisket was better than any I've had and I'm FROM the south! 100% recommend. I bought one, ate it, and came back 10 minutes later for 2 more!“

“We were willing for mediocre food just to be on The Hudson River banks. They surprised us with very good food, excellent service, moderate prices - go!“

“We love this place. Great food especially their soups on cold days.“

“This place is so cute! I ordered a veggie burrito during lent, and it was so good I’ve been back 2 more times! Today I got the tacos de bistec Mexicanos and they were 10/10. I work in the area so I’m happy to have found a nice restaurant with food just as amazing as their customer service💗 I highly recommend.“

“Great food, great people and they sponsor the Doo Wop Dream Machine show every Friday night 6 to 8 PP WRCR.com.“

“Very hospitable and attentive staff. I ordered the bibimbap and cold noodles to go. I think this may have been the best mul naengmyeon I've ever had, this restaurants version of it is very flavorful and well balanced. Atmosphere is comfortable as well. I highly highly recommend!“

“muy buena la comida muy recomendable 👍👍“

“Always our go-to place in Paramus. We have yet to do their bbq but plan to soon. All their à la carte dishes we’ve tried is good/legit. Recently ordered their mul naengmyun (cold buckwheat noodles) - this was so good, chewy noodles. We also ordered the galbi dolsot bibimbap which came out on a big sizzling pan with a good amt of veggies, galbi and rice that was crisping on the bottom. And the duk mandu guk (dumpling soup with rice cakes) - also 😋. Banchans were fresh. Service is different depending on who you get 😆, but even just the food is worth going for.“

“It was nice place to go with family food and drinks are good some drinks are mild when it come to alcohol and some will have you drunk after a cup ( choose wisely) the servers was nice I been there a couple times!! And would come back again“

“Visiting my brother and we ordered from Carlos and Gabby’s. This is not the first time as we usually order from there when I’m here.
The food is always great. Their brisket is always tender, the sweet potato fries are spot on. Never had a bad dish so I highly recommend Carlos and Gabby’s whether you’re just visiting the area or are a local!“

“Really Great Filipino food!“

“This place is absolutely incredible I love Firepit ! I tried some menu items that I never tried before including wings and an incredibly juicy burger with fries!

For our entree I shared a bbq platter with beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, chorizo. Everything was incredibly tasty and delicious with just the right amount of salt! For sides we also shared French fries and yellow rice with black beans“

“I have to say, some of the reviews on this establishment is bordering on satire. Recently went here and found the food to be fantastic! The mango chicken was absolutely delicious as was the bourbon chicken and the spicy chicken. Do yourself a favor and actually look at the complaints about this place before you make a decision. I’ll cut you a break and give you an example or two about the complaints. One complaint was about the use of paper bag oppose to plastic bags and another was the color of the food, the color! I mean I understand complaints about the quality of the food but when the complaints have nothing to do with the quality then I can’t and won’t take it seriously. People seriously need to stop crying and complaining about the silliest of things. Enjoy this place, I know me and my wife did!“