37 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“

“Our server Ana was very attentive, sweet, and welcoming! Whenever we would need help/assistance, she and other staff would come right away or even without us asking! The restaurant also has many options and our family had a very enjoyable experience here, definitely will come back!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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“

“Funny thing about our first experience @ Bailey's. I was In town for a radiology glamor shots late on a Friday. I Struck up a conversation with the guy next to me. Asked him if he's local and if he had any recommendations for a good place to eat. He said Bailey's smokehouse. After I was all glamor out we drove a very short distance and we had an amazing feast of some if the best ribs I had ever had. From the sample platter to the maim coures unbelievable. I even somehow nfound room for the 🍎 crisp! Live entertainment on a Friday evening and thus place was packed! So if your ever in the area, you have to experience Bailey's Smokehouse.“

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

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

“I wanted to eat something good for dinner so I came back to YC Ribs. The barbecue ribs are so good. Wife had the Mofongo with Skirt steak. She said it was very good. The service is great and the food comes out pretty fast. Great place to have good food.“

“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!“

“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)“

“best bbq in Only In New Jersey😍“

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

“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! ⭐“

“Great food Great staff Brisket is absolutely amazing“

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

“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!)“

“Cute little place. Casual, family friendly pizzaria vibe. Fully stocked bar (for tables ervice only). Great food at a good price point. Large portions. Service is a bit slow but the food is worth the wait. Perfect place to get a great meal at a reasonable price without having to put on your fancy clothes. 😊“

“great underated place“

“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!“

“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! 👍👍“

“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.“

“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 totally satisfied our desire for KBBQ. We were used to other cuts of meat after living overseas for 7 years but the buy 2, get 1 free meat special with three types of ribeyes (roast: thin sliced with salt/pepper seasoning at the end; standard: thick steak , cut up after cooking; marinated: already cubed and marinaded in a sweet soy sauce) was really good. The seafood pancake was more substantial than expected and delicious- it was thick, with a good amount of seafood and very mild green onions that made it really easy to eat. Service was very good where they anticipated our needs just as we were thinking/ about to think about it (plate replacements, lettuce refills, corn tea (light and refreshing!). We liked that they kept checking with us to make sure we were satisfied.“

“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 👍👍“

“Really Great Filipino food!“