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1911 Smokehouse got its start in 2015 when Maurice Hallett — a self-taught pitmaster who'd been smok…
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322 BBQ in Mullica Hill has built a loyal following in Gloucester County through slow-smoked, family…
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Addy's Barbeque serves Central Jersey from two Middlesex County locations — Edison and Sayreville —…
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1911 Smokehouse1911 Smokehouse got its start in 2015 when Maurice Hallett — a self-taught pitmaster who'd been smoking meat as a hobby — opened the doors a…322 BBQ322 BBQ in Mullica Hill has built a loyal following in Gloucester County through slow-smoked, family-friendly BBQ that South Jersey neighbor…Addy's BarbequeAddy's Barbeque serves Central Jersey from two Middlesex County locations — Edison and Sayreville — giving the region twice the access to sl…Back Alley BarbequeBack Alley Barbeque opened its doors in 2018 at 2591 Haddonfield Rd in Pennsauken, but owner Dr. Ron Jones had already spent years building…Bearded One BBQBearded One BBQ in Monroe Township earned a spot on OnlyInYourState's Top 50 BBQ restaurants in the USA — not a local award, a national one…Big Ed's BBQBig Ed's BBQ has been serving non-buffet, all-you-can-eat ribs since 1992 — a concept the restaurant says is the only one of its kind in the…Big Man BBQBig Man BBQ in Middletown is a competition BBQ team turned pop-up operation bringing legitimate competition-level craft to Monmouth County.…Big Pink's BBQBig Pink's BBQ isn't a restaurant in the traditional sense — it's a stationary food truck permanently parked at 483 Union Ave in Bridgewater…Big Swerve's BBQBig Swerve's BBQ in Westville is the story of a U.S. Army veteran who traded military service for a custom 500-gallon offset smoker and hasn…Blowin' SmoqueBlowin' Smoque started the way a lot of the best BBQ spots do — as a food truck — before settling into a permanent home at 1222 Haddon Ave i…Boss Hog BarbecueBoss Hog Barbecue in South Plainfield runs 100% wood-fired from start to finish, using a custom blend of oak, hickory, and cherry that creat…Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & SoulBrothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul in Ramsey is a North Jersey institution built on family recipes passed down over generations. Every cut of me…Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQButch's Smack Your Lips BBQ lives up to the name without qualification. Fall-off-the-bone ribs and smoky brisket have earned this North Jers…Carolina Blue Smokehouse & TaproomCarolina Blue Smokehouse & Taproom in Pitman is one of South Jersey's best arguments for the BBQ-and-craft-beer combination — Carolina-inspi…Christine's House of Kingfish BarbecueChristine's House of Kingfish Barbecue isn't a recent addition to the New Jersey BBQ scene — it's a genuine multi-generational institution.…City Rub SmokehouseCity Rub Smokehouse is Newark's Southern BBQ anchor, planted in the heart of the historic Ironbound neighborhood where food culture runs dee…Cubby's BBQCubby's BBQ has been a Hackensack institution for over 34 years, making it one of the longest-running BBQ spots in all of North Jersey. The…Fireman Freddie's BBQFireman Freddie's BBQ is an award-winning South Jersey food truck run by Fred — who, to his credit, is still a working fireman on top of run…Gray's Area GrilleGray's Area Grille is Essex County's Texas-inspired BBQ food truck, bringing seriously smoked meats and creative BBQ sandwiches to events, p…Grub HutGrub Hut in Manville is one of Central Jersey's most inventive dining spots — a family-owned gem that combines award-winning BBQ with authen…Hadez Food TruckHadez Food Truck is one of North Jersey's most compelling BBQ stories — founded by Army veteran Hanif Davis and named after his grandmother…Hamilton PorkHamilton Pork is Jersey City's go-to smokehouse, bringing serious BBQ flavor to the Hudson County waterfront neighborhood. The menu hits all…Harry's Smokin' BBQHarry's Smokin' BBQ began as a beloved Ocean County food truck, built a loyal Shore following on slow-smoked meats, and eventually earned a…Henri's Hotts BarbequeHenri's Hotts Barbeque in Folsom has earned the title of New Jersey's Best BBQ for 2025 — and anyone who's made the drive to Atlantic County…House of 'QueHouse of 'Que brings Austin-style BBQ to one of the most unexpected locations in New Jersey: inside American Dream Mall in East Rutherford.…Iron Oak BBQ Co.Iron Oak BBQ Co. brings Texas-style BBQ to Long Beach Island — one of the most unexpected and welcome finds on the Jersey Shore. The wood-fi…J.C. Smokehouse BBQJ.C. Smokehouse BBQ has built a reputation as one of South Jersey's top BBQ destinations through word-of-mouth and consistent quality — not…Jersey Joe's BBQJersey Joe's BBQ in Garwood is one of New Jersey's most trusted BBQ catering operations, relied on by thousands for events ranging from smal…Jersey Shore BBQJersey Shore BBQ in Point Pleasant Beach is the real deal — built on a decade of Texas BBQ experience that pitmaster Doug Walsh brought home…Joe Smoke BBQJoe Smoke BBQ in East Windsor brings 20+ years of award-winning BBQ catering to Central Jersey, anchored by a Stumps Platinum smoker that pr…KB's BBQ SmokehouseKB's BBQ Smokehouse in Irvington is one of the most celebrated Black-owned BBQ restaurants in the entire Northeast — a community institution…Kimchi SmokeKimchi Smoke in Ridgewood is unlike any BBQ spot in New Jersey — a brilliant fusion of American smokehouse tradition and Korean culinary tec…Kinfolk BBQKinfolk BBQ is a New Jersey-based mobile smoker turning out authentic, slow-smoked Southern-style barbecue at pop-ups around the North Jerse…Local Smoke BBQLocal Smoke BBQ was built by people who won before they ever opened a restaurant. Co-owners Steve Raab and Eric Keating — Keating also serve…LSG BBQLSG BBQ — Lockhart Smokehouse Grill — brings authentic Southern-style BBQ and full-service catering to New Jersey with the kind of seriousne…Lumpy's BBQLumpy's BBQ in Clementon has been a South Jersey institution since 2010 — long enough to have built deep roots in the community and earn a r…Magic Mike's Smoked MeatsMagic Mike's Smoked Meats is a Black-owned North Jersey food truck with a founding story that's hard to match — pitmaster Michael Nurse play…Mama's Southern Style BBQ 2Mama's Southern Style BBQ 2 in Vauxhall serves the kind of Southern BBQ and soul food that feels like a home-cooked meal from someone who re…Michael's Backyard BBQMichael's Backyard BBQ is a veteran-owned food truck that earned two wins at the BBQ Extravaganza — Best Food Truck 2022 and Best Ribs & Chi…Mighty Quinn's BarbecueMighty Quinn's Barbecue in Clifton brings NYC's acclaimed smokehouse brand to North Jersey, and it delivers in every way. The Brontosaurus R…Monty's BBQMonty's BBQ is a family-run operation in the Bayshore area of Monmouth County that takes the real-wood approach seriously. The beef ribs her…More Than QMore Than Q is Princeton's dedicated smokehouse on Route 1 — a no-frills, all-craft BBQ spot where the meats do the talking. Order by the po…Mostly Smoked BBQMostly Smoked BBQ in Manalapan takes the scratch-made, locally sourced approach seriously — every item is made in-house and smoked low and s…Mutiny BBQ CompanyMutiny BBQ Company in Asbury Park is what happens when a pitmaster refuses to pick a lane — Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Memphis,…Notorious BBQNotorious BBQ in Montclair was founded by a pitmaster who spent 20+ years in Texas before deciding New Jersey deserved the real thing — no c…Oink & Moo BBQOink & Moo BBQ in Somerset is one of Central Jersey's most inventive smokehouse kitchens, always pushing what BBQ can be while staying groun…Pendragon's SmokehousePendragon's Smokehouse is Essex County's family-run wood-smoked BBQ delivery service, bringing fresh-smoked meats directly to your door acro…Pulled Fork BBQPulled Fork BBQ is one of Morris County's best-kept BBQ secrets — a small, focused smokehouse in Long Valley open Tuesday through Saturday t…Red White & Que SmokehouseRed White & Que Smokehouse in Green Brook is one of New Jersey's most celebrated BBQ destinations. Marine veteran-owned and operated, it bri…Rhythm & Ribz SmokehouseRhythm & Ribz Smokehouse isn't a sit-down restaurant with a storefront — it's a mobile smokehouse run by Pit Master Chevy, showing up at fes…Roasted on 15 SmokehouseRoasted on 15 Smokehouse is one of those Morris County finds that rewards the people paying attention. Tucked along Route 15 in Wharton, it'…Smoke Shack BBQ & BurgersSmoke Shack BBQ & Burgers in Pompton Lakes brings serious low-and-slow craft to a fast-casual format — making it easy to get great BBQ witho…Smokehouse Grille & BBQSmokehouse Grille & BBQ has become a Central Jersey staple on Route 33 in Wall Township, earning that status through consistent quality and…Smokin Chicks Got Wood BBQSmokin Chicks Got Wood BBQ is one of Central Jersey's most highly rated BBQ operations, and the custom-built commercial kitchen truck is ser…Smokin' Joe's BBQSmokin' Joe's BBQ took home Best BBQ and Best Signature Sandwich at Best of Bergen 2021 — and the accolades are well-earned. Meats are slow-…South Jersey Smoke HouseSouth Jersey Smoke House in Egg Harbor City is exactly the kind of place the Pinelands deserve — slow-smoked BBQ with generous portions and…South Valley BBQ & LoungeSouth Valley BBQ & Lounge in West Orange is where great slow-cooked BBQ meets a full night out — a restaurant and bar that keeps the party g…The BBQ PitThe BBQ Pit in Hackettstown is the kind of Southern-style BBQ joint that Warren County needed — unpretentious, welcoming, and genuinely good…The Brisket Guy BBQThe Brisket Guy BBQ in Newark is built entirely around one man's passion for the craft — owner Trevon is the pitmaster behind every plate, a…The Hambone OperaThe Hambone Opera in Trenton is one of New Jersey's most quietly legendary BBQ operations — Jeff McKay has been smoking brisket over local c…The Hickory HogThe Hickory Hog in Point Pleasant is a Shore staple built on the art of multi-wood smoking — hickory, mesquite, and applewood each bring som…The Mason JarThe Mason Jar has been a beloved Bergen County fixture since 1977, making it one of the longest-standing BBQ destinations in all of North Je…The Real Deal BBQThe Real Deal BBQ earned the #2 spot on NJ.com's Top 32 BBQ list — and anyone who's pulled up to their Route 31 food truck in Hunterdon Coun…The Smokehouse at The Stirling HotelThe Smokehouse at The Stirling Hotel is one of Central Jersey's most distinctive BBQ experiences — a seasonal concept that unfolds in the ba…The SouthSide SmokehouseThe SouthSide Smokehouse in Lakewood is one of New Jersey's most genuinely singular dining experiences — a kosher-style smokehouse that has…Whole Hog CafeWhole Hog Cafe covers South Jersey from two Camden County locations, giving the region consistent access to honest BBQ that earns long-term…Wild Honey Smokehouse & TavernWild Honey Smokehouse & Tavern inside the Tropicana Atlantic City brings BBQ, bourbon, beer, and live music under one roof in the Quarter —…Wildwoods BBQWildwoods BBQ in North Wildwood earned a #17 ranking in New Jersey and the food makes the case immediately. The signature ribs — topped with…