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The SouthSide Smokehouse

Lakewood, NJ

The SouthSide Smokehouse in Lakewood is one of New Jersey's most genuinely singular dining experiences — a kosher-style smokehouse that has built a loyal following around an unlikely menu of schnitzel pastrami, corned beef, Reubens, and a legendary pastrami burger. Smoked meats are prepared with obvious care and technique, delivering flavors that are deeply satisfying and nothing like what you'd find at a standard BBQ spot. It's a natural destination for NJ's kosher community, but the food stands entirely on its own merits. There's simply nowhere else in Central Jersey serving anything like this.