If you’re on the hunt for the perfect BBQ joint in New Jersey, look no further. Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day or just craving some finger-lickin’ good food, these restaurants are sure to hit the spot.
332 BBQ
- Location: 1 S. Main St., Mullica Hill
- Must-Try: Hot honey crispy chicken sandwich, slow-smoked brisket, chicken, pork nachos.
Back Alley Barbeque
- Location: 2591 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken
- Must-Try: Smoked ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, sides like string beans, collard greens, mac & cheese.
Back Bay BBQ
- Location: 135 Longpoint Somers Point Blvd., Somers Point
- Must-Try: Jerked chicken, pastrami, seafood specialties, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Bearded One BBQ
- Location: 933 Rte. 33, Monroe Twp.
- Must-Try: Pork spare ribs, smoke-fried wings, stuffed grilled cheese, brisket, mac n cheese, baked beans.
Big Barlow’s BBQ
- Location: North Main Street, Barnegat
- Must-Try: Pulled pork, brisket, burnt ends, BBQ nachos, cheesesteaks.
Big Ed’s BBQ
- Location: 305 Rte. 34, Old Bridge (Matawan)
- Must-Try: Baby back ribs, pulled pork, brisket, fried clams, chili, mac & cheese.
Boss Hog Barbecue
- Location: 13 South Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
- Must-Try: Slow-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, wood-fired.
Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul
- Location: 900 Rte. 17 N., Ramsey
- Must-Try: Beaufort shrimp, bacon burnt ends, smokehouse nachos, sticky ribs, live music.
Chop Box
- Service: Meat delivery service
- Must-Try: Fresh cuts of filet mignon, steakhouse burgers, salmon, skinless chicken breasts for grilling at home.
Daddy Matty’s BBQ and Catering
- Location: 6 Elmer St., Madison
- Must-Try: Smoked turkey sandwich, brisket burrito, combo meat platter, homemade tomato soup, BBQ salad.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
- Locations: Multiple
- Must-Try: Pit-smoked meats, wings, loaded baked potatoes, brisket chili cheese fries, green beans, bacon.
Fat Jack’s BBQ
- Location: 3820 Rte. 42, Turnersville
- Must-Try: Drive-through BBQ, brisket cheesesteak, pulled pork sandwiches, family packs, Southern desserts.
Fink’s BBQ Smokehouse
- Location: 26 W. Madison Ave., Dumont
- Must-Try: Texas Lollipops, pork fries, buttermilk battered shrimp, pulled pork, fried-a-que chicken.
Fire & Flavor BBQ
- Location: 640 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen
- Must-Try: Portuguese-style BBQ, grilled skirt steak, fried calamari, pulled pork on Portuguese rolls.
Henri’s Hotts Barbecue
- Location: 1003 Black Horse Pike, Folsom
- Must-Try: Homestyle cooking, platters, burgers, wings, fresh chili, 7Up cake.
House of ‘Que
- Location: Hoboken
- Must-Try: Austin-style BBQ, in-house smoked meats, Texas pitmaster recipes, live entertainment.
KB’s BBQ Smokehouse
- Location: 1077 Stuyvesant Ave., Irvington
- Must-Try: BBQ Flight, beef brisket, jerk chicken, potato salad, sriracha slaw, strawberry cucumber limeade.
Kimchi Smoke BBQ Shack
- Locations: 301 Center Ave., Westwood; 2 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood
- Must-Try: Korean BBQ ribs, Texas brisket, NYC XXX Bacon, General Cho’s chicken tenders.
Local Smoke BBQ
- Locations: Multiple
- Must-Try: CBD-infused BBQ sauces, seasonal specialties, kid-friendly menu items.
Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue
- Location: 850 Rte. 3, Clifton
- Must-Try: Brontosaurus Rib, burnt ends sandwich, spare ribs, rice bowls, empanadas.
More Than Q
- Location: 13 Klines Ct., Lambertville
- Must-Try: Pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage, brisket, pork spare ribs, southern sides.
Mostly Smoked BBQ Inspired Eatery
- Location: 520 Rte. 9, Manalapan
- Must-Try: Brisket, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, ribs, smoke-fried chicken sandwich, homemade sauces.
Mutiny BBQ Company
- Location: 808 5th Ave., Asbury Park
- Must-Try: Southern-style smoked meats, brisket, Texas-style sausage, BBQ Cubano sandwich, cornbread casserole.
Oink & Moo BBQ
- Locations: Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel; 63 W. Main St., Somerville
- Must-Try: Pulled pork nachos, Carolina BBQ, signature sandwiches, gourmet burgers, BBQ platters.
Pulled Fork BBQ
- Location: 38 E. Mill Rd., Long Valley
- Must-Try: Chopped beef brisket, sausage tacos, ranch beans, cornbread pudding.
Red White & Que Smokehouse
- Location: 150 Rte. 22, Green Brook
- Must-Try: Brisket, pastrami, pulled pork, turkey breast, ribs, mac & cheese, baked beans, banana pudding.
Ruthie’s Bar-B-Q & Pizza
- Location: 2 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood
- Must-Try: Sausage meal, smoked chicken, smoked salmon, Serious Brownies