I came here today (Sunday) with my family of 5 (two under 3) for lunch. We decided beforehand to eat in and it was empty when we got there. We were greeted when we walked in by the young man behind the counter as we were getting the young ones settled. It was a simple vibe inside with long bench seats and huge tables. Ordering was easy, we got the boss family combo and a half pound of the pastrami (my favorite). The food was out quick, the service was great and they checked on us multiple times to make sure everything was good. The food was great, not too Smokey (like liquid smoke), and the different BBQ side options were excellent. The Mac n Cheese was some of the best I've ever had out. My kids enjoyed the meat and sides alike. I would recommend this to anyone who wants high quality BBQ right here in NJ. Service was great, they really took care of us, and the food was excellent. 5/5 stars! read more

Absolutely the best bbq I've had in the state. It's so hard to get my wife to agree to get bbq because it's always terrible, but 1 bite of this and she said, "I forgot how much I like bbq when it's good." Brisket was just the way I like it, and apparently they asked my wife lean or fatty. Ribs were insane. Smokey, tender, rub just right. Didn't need bbq sauce at all. I absolutely loved the baked beans and the corn bread was light but sticky- just great. Honestly, everything was excellent. read more

First time here, staff was so nice. They let us try samples when we asked. The pulled chicken wasn't the best but the pulled pork and ribs are so juicy and flavorful especially with their sauce. The bratwurst is also good but i just couldn't eat a lot of it, he also added in an extra rib just because for free. Alsoo before we left i was trying to buy 2 pieces of cornbread because they were fire and he let us have them for free. So like literally go here guys the food is great, ambiance is chill, and staff are super nice. read more

Boss Hog Barbecue - Corn Bread - Barbeque Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Can only rate the mac n cheese brisket dish, because they were sold out of everything else we wanted! Brisket sandwich was good, mac n cheese with brisket was fine. Look forward to going back to try their ribs and chicken. read more

As a disclaimer bbq is one of my favorite foods so I've tried a bunch of places. The bbq here is extremely reasonably priced, but taste was just okay. My main issue is that it has no smoky flavor. Tasted like it was cooked on a pellet grill. I didn't smell any smoke in the store either which makes me suspicious. Ordered brisket. There were massive chunks of fat so it seems like they didn't trim it before smoking. As a result I couldn't see any of that beautiful bark. Brisket was way too mildly flavored and really depended on the sauce, which was good. Texture was a little rubbery. Street parking was fairly easy. read more

Boss Hog Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

I've been here several times and here's what reorder: the brats and brisket. Both are excellent. The ribs are tender and I loved the rub but wish they weren't so fatty. I may give them another try. The chicken was dry and the pulled pork was good but I wasn't a huge fan of the pepper rub. It was a lot of pepper. My dad liked them though. The cornbread, baked beans and coleslaw are soo good! I'd definitely reorder them. Loved the Alabama sauce and KC. Everyone is friendly and attentive. There are a couple communal tables inside but I most order takeout. Place is very clean. Parking is free on the street and I can always get a spot. read more

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Forget the expression "it's so good make me wanna slap my mama!" this place will make you slap your grandmama!!!! you know how you watch the barbecue challenges on TV that make your mouth water and wanna bite the TV ??? Boss Hog Barbecue will satisfy that craving!! all their barbecue taste like they were in your backyard with a barrel grill and high fire!!! in addition to the delicious sides they have great cornbread I even went more southern and put a little bit more butter on mine!!! The staff are very friendly and great !! Sam is very attentive to your order, funny and personable! Jesse to be so young still in high school is so polite and friendly and he's a cutie!! so ladies go check him and the barbecue out!!! lol read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon. I always had this place on my yelp and was in the area and decided to finally try it. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. They explained the menu to me and gave recommendations. I got the pulled chicken sandwich with coleslaw on top, with beans and mac n cheese. The food came out quickly and was served to me since i decided to dine in. I tried all the sauces and the pineapple habanero was my favorite. The beans and the mac were good. The chicken wasn't that warm but that was ok. All in all, the food was really good, services and hospitality were awesome. I will be returning. read more

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After my negative experience with Mighty Quinn's BBQ, I still wanted to find a place in CNJ that provided really good BBQ, so gave Boss Hog a shot. So glad I did because it was night and day compared to Mighty Quinn. Ordered the Rib and Brisket Sampler, with Cornbread, Beans and Mac and Cheese. When the food arrived, it was still nice and warm. Brisket had great flavor and was not dry. Ribs had a great rub and practically fell off the bone and the sides I ordered were very good as well! Even when I re-heated the leftovers the next day, the brisket and ribs were still moist and tasted great! Will definitely be back here to try the rest of their menu! read more

This place is a pretty decent BBQ spot in South Plainfield . Would liked to have been greeted when we arrived but I guess staff aren't the warm and bubbly ones . A little small with two long communal tables . Seems they have A lot of take orders given the seating . We ordered Boss Hog Family combo which to be honest only feeds two and was a bit pricey for the amount of food we got . Brisket was on dry side and same for the pulled pork. The ribs were the best part of our meal ( very tender and the meat didn't stick to the bone ) . The pulled chicken was very dry and bland . The green beans were way over peppered but decent . The Mac n cheese was also decent . The corn bread was pretty good . The BBQ sauce options weren't that great no real depth of flavor just tastes like tomato. Unfortunately for me this was a one and done place for me and my husband. read more

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The best BBQ in the area with nicest people!! Our go-to place whenever we're craving pulled pork. Just tried the pulled chicken and beans and wasn't disappointed!! Highly recommend read more

Food was super good and great customer service! Overall experience was great, clean bathrooms, and nice environment.

Brisket and pulled pork pretty good. Watch out for burnt ribs tho. So disappointing having to return to store to complain

Before I write my review, I would just like to bring this page to Yelp's attention. There are several reviews that appear to be fake. I have noticed several reviews from people with different names and the same profile picture. Onto the review... I just finished getting my hair done and noticed a BBQ place across the street. Since it was lunchtime and I was hungry, I decided to check out Boss Hog Barbecue. I looked at the reviews and they seemed to have a good rating which made me even more excited to check them out. When I arrived, I was greeted and I placed my order. I ordered the chicken combo and a small order of brisket. The combo comes with two sides. I got the mac and cheese and baked beans. I thought the food was pretty mediocre. It was edible, but nothing that really excited me. I'm no bbq connoisseur, but I believe good bbq doesn't require sauces. You will definitely need sauce for this. The meats were a little bland. I saw a review where someone mentioned they used a lot of pepper on the meats. The pepper didn't bother me, but I wonder if they used any other seasoning besides that. Honestly, I've had better at a chain (Mission BBQ). The staff were nice though. read more

Absolutely outstanding food--delicious, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. Every dish was a treat. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

Summertime I always have a taste for bbq I live in south jersey area buying bbq.. you'll do better making it yourself But not at boss Hog wow 3rd time there and it been consistent. Ribs one of the best I ever had, brisket the best I ever eaten it was seasoned alway through not just on top sides green beans, I have to figure out that recipe at home. Baked beans good but was better my last trip. Don't know what they doing with this cornbread but it's super moist. Stomach full going to see how this chicken leg came out later. Keep up the good work boss hog. read more

Nothing but great things to say about Steve, Tom and the BBQ they prepared. Steve and Tom where on time and ready to go. Steve even gave me a tutorial on how the smoker works. They both were very easy to talk to. The time to eat was 2 and they delivered right on time. Now, for the food, it was a hit. My guests could not get enough of the food. The word most used to describe the food was "awesome". One person said they never go back for seconds and proceeded to get back on line. A big thank you for helping make the Bridal shower a success! read more

Very good brisket and ribs. I'm sorry to say I'm not a fan of the sides. Their pickles are good, but the beans are mixed and it's just too different for me. read more

Sauce was ok, ribs were tender but the membrane was left on so that made the experience less pleasant. Mac and cheese tasted like soap, no cheese taste to speak of. Wasn't able to eat it. Corn bread was dry and not much flavor. read more

The food was really good. Their pork and brisket were just what my stomach ordered. The beans were really good. The only thing I would deduct a star for is the Mac and cheese had no flavor. They did have a ton of sauces for the meats and you get more than enough to fill your gullet. read more

Tiny place, there's 2 picnic tables inside and some counter seats. They have a smoker outside so you know it's fresh. My brother had the pulled pork sandwich and baked beans, and they didn't skimp on the meat on a nice large roll. I went with the ribs & brisket platter, with mac & cheese and Southern green beans. I didn't care for the beans, but the brisket was fantastic. Check them out and be sure to get a sticker! read more

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The ribs at this place is really good. They are always juicy and tender not completely fall off the bone but good! The brisket on the other hand has been a miss. Every time I've ordered the brisket it's been more on the dry side. Now I just go here for just the ribs. read more

This is the third time I stopped by. The first time, I picked up something light for my mom. The smoke in the air let me know that I had to return with an appetite. Last Saturday, I arrived a bit late, 5pm, and there was a sign in the window. "Sold out We'll reopen tomorrow at 11am" I tried again today and had the burnt ends and pastrami. Brisket was sold out. Everything was a spot on. Get there early. Next time I will! read more

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First time visitors and was a little different then I expected I'm not big on BBQ but decided to try this for lunch. The interior is like a BBQ spot. They have about 5 different type sauces. I got the sampler which was Pulled Pork, pulled chicken, ribs and brisket and 4 sides. This basically completed the menu. Pretty much everything is weighed to proportion. So I'll say it's not really a lot of meat when you look at it. The ribs and brisket was the best of the four meats. Smoked flavor for sure. The pulled chicken and pork was not so good I think it's because he was not cutting and pulling it with the grain. So either was as tender. The many sauces. Each had a different taste, spiciness and liking for me. The boss sauce being more to my taste. The sides were seasoned and tasty the greens beans the best of the 4 I had. I would not be a reg hear. But definitely try it time to time. read more

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If I could give this place 1000 stars I would. I have never had the chance to stop by for regular dining hours, however, this is the second year in a row where I've pre-ordered their smoked turkey and sides for my Thanksgiving functions. This year, I actually placed a very late order (I appreciate Mark for still taking the order despite my lack of preparation). I arrived and long story short, just provided the most amazing service I could have asked for. They even brought all the food out to my car. Little things like this go a long way in the restaurant industry and now I will make it a point to stop by for lunch in the coming weeks+months. Thank you to the entire Boss Hog team for a fabulous Thanksgiving meal. Please pay them a visit!!! read more

For NJ this is prob a 4 star BBQ place. Prices are very fair. Food is pretty good. Tad dry but nothing crazy. Def need to use their sauces. Tried some ribs and pulled pork. People were very nice who were working there. read more

My first time going there to pickup my order. I asked for the sauces and they responded with, "it's in the bag". Well after driving home and 30 minutes later, No Sauces! I also realized the order was wrong. Again, called and told I can come in to fix the order. Warning: check everything before you leave! What a waste of time! read more

The food was just ... ok. I was really hoping for better. Brisket was a bit dry. Ribs were chewy. I understand the tradition to chop up chicken, but maybe just chop the white meat? dont understand why mix white and dark meat, sell the dark meat as pieces (thighs, drumstick, etc). read more

I've been craving pulled pork for days so we stopped in here after looking for good BBQ spots online. The pulled pork was pulled nicely, with some chunks still intact. The Mac and cheese isn't anything to write home about, but it wasn't Kraft either, and I greatly appreciate that. Usually I'm not about coleslaw as I hate that mayo drenched mess, but this was more vinegar based and it was delish. The brisket was also cooked perfectly and amazing flavor read more

Boss Hog Barbecue - Pulled pork with a side of mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Outstanding barbecue!! The brisket, ribs, and pastrami sandwiches are amazingly smokey and flavorful. I didn't try the sides so this review is just for the sandwiches. Run don't walk here and grab you a seat. You're in for a delicious treat! Service is wonderful. Down to earth people with big friendly smiles. read more

We got the family meal - brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and pulled chicken, with 3 sides: baked beans, Mac and cheese, coleslaw. All meats were seasoned well! I wish instead of the pulled chicks we would've gotten more brisket! All so good. Coleslaw has enough tang to cut through the richness of the meats. Customer service is phenomenal. Friendly and thoughtful. Staff saw there was some oil at the bottom of our bag and replaced/rebagged as soon as he saw it. Our meal came with 2 kinds of sauces: Texas style, and Carolina style which is vinegar based. Al supberb! read more

BEST southern style BBQ in central Jersey! Real-deal, authentic wood smoked baby!!! Everything is juicy, seasoned well, and super tasty :-) Brisket, pastrami, turkey, brats, chicken, ribs, and pulled pork are excellent. Only thing I haven't tried was pulled chicken because I keep opting for the chicken leg quarters or turkey over and over! Next time ;-) I've tried all the sides except mac & cheese (I'm a baked mac & cheese guy). The green beans (yes the green beans) are the best on the planet! The baked beans are a mix of sweet and spicey with all the best features of both. Cole slaw is crunchy and not too creamy (perfect to top a sandwich)! Lunch sandwich combo with a drink is my go to ;o/) . There are few places in NJ (and I travel from South to North often annually) that I frequent repeatedly, I've been here weekly since finding them...A++ establishment!!!!! read more

This place is the real deal. Jersey is not known for it's BBQ and 95% of the places around here are either horrible or Portuguese BBQ which is not what i'm interested in at all. Yes the menu is limited but what they have is all spot on. The ribs are cooked to perfection - the meat falling off the bone. No need for any sauce, it's the perfect dry rub. The brisket is nice and fatty/juicy / tender. Full of flavor. This is NOT that crappy Chipotle brisket that's dry and chewy. The rest of the smoked meats are all top notch. now look, i've been to the south and i get it, this might just be average by their standards. But you will be hard pressed to find BBQ around here that's even close to the real deal. This one is. read more

First time visiting and it was a great experience. Chill ambiance and super friendly staff. We went with the family combo to try a little of everything. Pulled pork and chicken were good but the star of the show was the ribs and brisket. There's a lot of bbq sauce options too so try them all! Definitely worth the visit. read more

Boss Hog Barbecue - Family combo - Barbeque Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

I treat myself to Boss Hog Barbecue after getting my hair done around the corner. I was there Thursday, and I can't tell you how excellent the brisket and ribs were! it gets better everytime I go. The brisket was so juicy, and the ribs were tender and moist. it's Saturday afternoon, and I'm checking their Sunday hours, I want to go back tomorrow for more heaven. No hair hair appointment for 6 weeks! read more

Best BBQ in NJ. Best brisket ever. And they are very consistent. It's great every time! read more

Ordered pulled pork and beans Food was ok at best not worth the price definitely never gonna eat here again

NJ has been a "real deal BBQ" wasteland for a long time. Nowadays there are several standouts like Kimchi Smoke in Westwood and Red, White and Que in Kearny. Today, Lynn Clingman and I checked out @BossHogBBQ, a newcomer to the NJ BBQ scene located in South Plainfield, NJ. Two brothers doing real Southern BBQ. When trying out new places, Lynn and I have a very simple determination. Would we run back here or will we not. We will definatley run back here again! The guys are friendly and passionate about BBQ! We ordered the Boss Hog Sampler- 1/4 lb brisket, 1/4 lb Pulled Pork, 1/4 lb pulled Chicken and 1/4 rack of ribs. You get to choose 4 sides. We had the baked beans (a real winner!), the Mac and Cheese, cole slaw, and cornbread. THE MEATS: Brisket: Beuautiful Smoke ring, not over smoked, tender and nice bark Ribs: meaty, tender with a nice bite (ie. Not fall off the bone overcooked) great dry rub and appropriate amount of smoke. Pulled Pork: nice flavor, slightly dry by the time we got to where we stopped to eat out food ( I like a little rendered pork fat drizzle on my Pulled pork) but not a deal breaker by any means. Pulled chicken: My least favorite BBQ meat at any place, but this was tasty dipped in the White BBQ sauce THE SIDES: Baked Beans: mind glowingly outrageous! , made with several varieties of dried beans, sweet with a thick sauce the way I like them Mac and Cheese: Creamy and delicious, while I prefer Mac and cheese made with smaller shells, the pasta was perfectly all dente and not mushy. Cole Slaw: fresh and crunchy with a nice clean flavor and not loaded down with mayo. Perfect to cut the fat of the BBQ meats. Cornbread: nice thick piece, moist and not overly sweet. Boss Hog BBQ 13 South Plainfield Ave South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Open for take out only right now. read more

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Boss hog serves excellent barbecue i have had the brisket, pulled pork and ribs. The ribs were a little dry. Everything else was delicious. The service is fast and efficient. The restaurant isn't very big and fills up fast. It is basically picnic tables. The food makes up for the ambiance. read more

Been here a few times and love the sauces they have along with the spices on the meats they serve. However when you leave the silver skin on the ribs, that's just not an option. Got a 1/4 rib tonight & every rib had that un-edible silver skin on it read more

Boss Hog Barbecue - Silver skin on every rib that's completely inedible - Barbeque Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey