Central Jersey · Ocean County

Iron Oak BBQ Co.

Beach Haven, NJ

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-fired pits and hand-selected, slow-smoked meats are the real thing: brisket with a deep bark, pulled pork that falls apart, and beef ribs worth timing your beach trip around. Scratch-made sides round out a menu that punches far above what you'd expect at a shore-town restaurant. Seasonal — open May through August — so plan accordingly and go hungry.