About Love BBQ NJ
Celebrating BBQ across the Garden State.
Our Story
Love BBQ NJ was born out of one simple idea — New Jersey has incredible BBQ and not enough people know about it.
From award-winning food trucks on back roads to Shore-side smokehouses, NJ's BBQ scene is world class. We built this guide to celebrate it, grow it, and make sure every great pit and smokehouse in the state gets the attention it deserves.
Real places, real food, and real love for BBQ — that's what we're about.
What We Stand For
Local First
We champion family-owned and independent BBQ spots over national chains.
Independent & Transparent
Listings aren't ranked based on who pays. We aim to make the guide useful, accurate, and genuinely helpful to NJ BBQ fans.
Community Driven
Built by NJ BBQ lovers, for NJ BBQ lovers. Your suggestions shape this guide.
Always Growing
We're always adding new spots, updating information, and exploring more of New Jersey's BBQ scene.
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