Everyone enjoyed the ribs, and everyone else enjoyed what they ordered, which included chicken,…read morechicken cutlet (I think), and a burger. Everyone also enjoyed the fries, which is included in most meals. Also, the "white rice" is more of a pilaf (as it includes bits of carrot and peas), which was also tasty. The hot sauce by the table is sour and a bit hot. While I didn't personally enjoy it, I've tasted something similar at other BBQ joints, so it's more about personal preference. Note: the ribs don't need sauce as it uses a dry rub. I just tried the hot sauce as I was curious. Note: this placed used to be a restaurant called Brasa; hence, why you'll see "brasa" in their website's URL but not on the sign outside. Also, the portions are huge; no one finished everything. I ordered the full plat of ribs to share with someone else and we still had left overs. Will definitely return if I'm in the mood for BBQ. P.S. if you dine in and eat BBQ, you may want to take some napkins from the bathroom. The table has cloth napkins which don't so a good job at getting the oil off your fingers. Just don't use the napkins from the bathroom for anything other than getting the oil of your fingers before you wash your hands.

I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try--glad I did. It's a little off the beaten…read morepath, but definitely worth it. The food was absolutely delicious. At first, I didn't smell much when I walked in, but the owner was kind enough to let us check out the kitchen--and boom, that wood-burning setup was fired up and doing its thing Great experience overall, and I'll definitely be back.

Food is 4 stars. Tastes like authentic Portuguese bbq and they have all the right sauces like…read moregarlic aioli and chimichurri. NOTE: the beef ribs that everyone's talking about are sliced short ribs. Don't think those big bone beef ribs you get at American BBQ joints. Devil is in the details. What made this place a 3, star is that the staff doesn't introduce the menu and items well. For example, I got the beef ribs with vegetables and sweet plantains (both VERY good btw), they failed to explain that there are SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES THAT GOES WITH IT. I took a bite of the cauliflower thinking it was the vegetables side, and spat it right out because it's the Portuguese style pickled veggies. If someone didn't eat spicy that would definitely mess them up. Ambiance? None, it's basically a small bodega with 3 pairs of booth seats and 5 bar seats. How is it colder in the restaurant than outside (it is currently March)

Great and super friendly spot. When I came I ordered only steak sandwich. But later I ordered also…read more2 empanadas and cake. It was the best steak and cheese empanada ever. Steak sandwich with fries was only $12. Whatttt!! Super good price and it was delicious! If I will go again to NJ I will definitely come back.

Paulo's BBQ Steakhouse was an amazing experience! The rodizio was the highlight, a fantastic…read morevariety of perfectly grilled meats, served fresh and with great flavor. Everything was delicious and cooked just right. The service was excellent as well. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality. Definitely a place I'd recommend and happily visit again!

Had an amazing experience at Paulo's BBQ Steakhouse! The food was absolutely delicious, especially…read morethe grilled meats and Brazilian BBQ. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the entire meal. Definitely the best spot in NJ for Rodizio. I highly recommend checking it out, especially if you're a fan of steak, ribs, and authentic BBQ. I'll definitely be coming back!

The food was underwhelming. The Octopus was not grilled enough. Needed to have a light char. The…read moreshrimp was over done and hard. My Marisco was very good but my friend could not eat his sole which was battered and soggy. Service was decent.

TLDR: decent food and seafood with good service…read more The ambiance and service of the restaurant were great. Staff was always around our table prepared to portion food, change plates, fill water, etc. They were helpful and friendly through the entire meal. The menu has a promising selection of seafood and Spanish classics. Our party primarily ordered seafood dishes. The quality of ingredients is good, but some of the preparation fell short. The shrimp appetizer was slightly overcooked and mealy, and the special broiled red snapper was similarly dry. I enjoyed the octopus, flavorful with a satisfying chew, and veal cutlets, well fried and sauced. There might have been an off day with some of the seafood preparation, but I can't see myself coming back soon - maybe if I wanted paella. Based on one experience I wouldn't come back for the seafood especially considering the relatively high price of items.

I love coming here after Church on Sundays! I've gotten takeout, eaten at the restaurant in person…read moreand gotten catering. Each time I've eaten here the bbq pork short ribs have been so delicious! Ambiance: - a couple of tables, open kitchen where you can see all of the BBQ happening right in front of you - simple no frills decor Service: - if you dine-in staff takes your order at the table. All staff are friendly and patient when explaining the menu items Food: 1/2 size portion is perfect for 1 person and a full portion can comfortably feed 2. Ask for hot sauce- it goes great with everything - BBQ Chicken: perfectly charred, chicken was a bit dry. - BBQ pork Short ribs: tender and juicy, bbq sauce was tangy and sweet - Brazilian style beef: tender, juicy and seasoned well - bbq beef short ribs: tender, well seasoned, has a nice char

So I spent $17.57 for 3 ribs and 2 pounds of unflavored rice! Never again! If you like bland food…read morethis is your spot. They could learn from Algarve in Elizabeth and Craven in linden. The meat and rice are flavorful while Craven has the same portion of meat its still cheaper and Algarve is cheaper as well as giving 4 ribs! Wasted money I couldn't even eat it!

The only worthy restaurant in Perth Amboy NJ. The place is…read morealways packed so do your reservations if you can. The place is great for celebrations and special events.

Gorgeous location and plenty of free parking in the municipal lot next door, although be warned,…read morepark like a jerk and you will get a ticket. The bar was PACKED on friday around 5pm when we arrived. There are some picnic tables and seating adjacent to the bar to enjoy drinks, no food. No service, you walk up to the bar yourself. Food was amazing! Portions are gigantic and everything was delicious. Friday through Sunday you need to call for reservations, we tried 3 times, no answer and no call back but we did get seated outside. Service stinks. Automatic 20% gratuity added to all checks. Our waiter disappeared constantly, never checked in to see how are food was, left us wanting more drinks. We had to flag down another server to get the bill, then run it. We will definitely return for drinks, hopefully the bar service is better. The Flan is amazing! So amazing it needs it's own section of our review.

Still delicious. I don't come here often enough and it's worth the drive. The chicken in garlic…read moresauce is my favorite. I could drink that garlic sauce. The staff is lovely and welcoming. There are a few nice tables inside. They moved tables around to accommodate all of our food. The free bread is delicious. Love the Portuguese soda. The pao de queijo wasn't the best - it's very clearly frozen and was very pale (semi new menu item). It was still tasty especially dipped into the garlic sauce but nothing beats the real stuff.

Heyyyyyyyy you guys!!! Well let's get right in, this place is low key, super casual vibe. There…read moreis seating inside decor is not consistent. The server was very sweet, polite and soft spoken. In my opinion she was juggling too much with serving, busing tables, answering phones, attending to pick ups and walk ins and then having orders barked to her from kitchen staff. Now the eats, the steak was flavorful, the yellow rice is tasty and the black beans are a hit. The fries fell flat on flavor and the oil may be old or was just greasy. The garlic shrimp was good as well but over all it was decent not spectacular. What looked really good was the chicken but not sure how that tasted as we opted for a different protein. Overall it was meh...

Our Go-To Spot for BBQ - Nothing Compares!…read more We've been loyal customers of BBQ 28 since the day they opened, and after trying many other BBQ spots, nothing else even comes close. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The establishment is split into two sections. On the right side is the takeout area, where you can see the staff preparing everything right in front of you - from the perfectly chickens, steaks, ribs, to the freshly made rice. Their shrimp in garlic sauce is amazing as well as their salads, the dressing is the best, it should be bottled and sold. It's an experience just watching them cook! The food is always hot and ready, and the staff are incredibly friendly and efficient. We usually call ahead to place our order, and it's typically ready in about 20-30 minutes. On the left side is the sit-down restaurant, which has a warm, welcoming vibe. If you just can't wait to get home to enjoy your meal, you can always head next door and dine in comfortably. Whether you're grabbing takeout or sitting down for a meal, BBQ 28 never disappoints. Highly recommend - the food is always steaming hot, and the service is top-notch!

Food taste good when you dine in. Take away and delivery, not so much…read more As some people mentioned, it seems as if you're not getting the same quality or quantity with outgoing orders. Also, stay away from the shrimp dishes - they're using low quality frozen shrimp that have not been de - veined, eew! (full of shrimp poop)

I've ordered food from Colonia BBQ several times and it's always freshly made and ready in a timely…read moremanner. I usually get a whole BBQ chicken and you can get a variety of sides. Don't forget to get some hot and BBQ sauce to go with your meal. The chicken is so good and it makes my stomach happy lol. It's located in small strip mall but it's clean, the staff is friendly and you get good quality service. I love their food and I like the fact that I can also order online and customize my order. Please be sure to support local businesses!

Ate there last week with a group of six and we all shared apps and entrees. This was a great meal…read more First, the aroma of the bbq fills the air when you come in. They seem to be doing a lot of take out, but there is a dining room with 6 or 7 tables. We were greated and served by Alexandria, who was friendly and attentive. She made some recommendations that did not disappoint. The sauteed chicken with garlic sauce had tons of flavor. We tried all the empanadas : chicken, beef, and spinach-cheese and they were excellent. Super-flaky and big and tasted great. We also got the beef short ribs and they were tender the way i needed. The bbq chicken and pork rib combo is another great dish. The Pork cubes dish has plenty of chorizo with loin chunks and sauteed veggies. Everything came with a brocolli, cauliflower and carrot medly that was cooked perfectly. I hate overcooked veg, and these were just right. The rice side dish was large and fluffy and I kept going back for more of the black beans side. This place is worth a return, the standouts being the garlic chicken and crispy empanadas.