Central Jersey · Monmouth County

Monty's BBQ

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Monty's BBQ is a family-run operation in the Bayshore area of Monmouth County that takes the real-wood approach seriously. The beef ribs here have built a reputation of their own — monstrous, smoke-ringed slabs worth making the trip for specifically. Brisket, smoked chicken, and mac & cheese round out a menu that keeps Bayshore regulars loyal and pulls in visitors from across the Shore. The family-run character shows in the consistency: every visit delivers the same quality that built the reputation, backed by a signature house sauce that ties it all together.