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    Brasas BBQ

    3.8 (104 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BRASAS BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Sweet potatoes fries
    Paula J.

    Place was really good The owner/ manager ( didn't know ) very friendly and nice The food was hot and fresh Made to order. Service was fast Got pretty busy Inside was simple Few tables and chairs Music playing. Ordered chicken fingers and sweet potatoes fries Rack of ribs Two sides ( rice amc sweet potatoes) No pic Trust me it was really good Definitely be goin back too. Just by the bridge going to Seaside heights beach Seaside park

    Mixed Picadinho
    Donald K.

    Very friendly nice bbq aroma I got the mixed Picadinho which is cubed pork shrimp an chourico with rice with black beans and roasted potatoes w/peppers onion. It was so good I almost cried. My wife got chicken Picadinho which shen loved also. Left filled with leftovers. Oh yea Real BBQ too was stacks of lump hardwood charcoal on way to men's room lol we're def going back

    Ribs!
    Cheryl C.

    I was very impressed with the food and staff. I find food lacks flavor in the area I live. This places is a true gem. Flavorful, authentic a must try. I talked to the owner a super nice guy! Next time I want to try the garlic shrimp and chicken. The sauce that comes with the ribs is super yummy!

    Burned pork ribs

    First time I ordered to pick up the chicken was under cooked, the ribs were ok. I decided to give them another chance. Today I decided to order to pick up the ribs and when I got home and opened the bag found that they were BURNED! It could not be eaten! Why would they even do this? Horrible will NEVER go back!

    Not worth the money
    Billy B.

    What happened to this restaurant..... I went here three months ago and had Garloc Chicken and the ribs...the food was great, portions were big. Tonight, September 13th we went and ordered a full order of chicken with garlic, rice and potatoes.... I spent 19.00 plus .75 for using my credit card. When I arrived home, I opened the containers to find I spent 20.00 dollars for 2 pieces of chicken, soggy fries and rice. I called the store, thinking I received a half order and the owner apologized and said a full order is 2 chicken breast ( thinly sliced). I said thank you...two visits and done... Keep in mind...chicken breasts are 1.59 a lbs for restaurants....

    See my video, too
    Doug D.

    Brasas is definitely the best BBQ joint in town. Their food is just delicious. As a cook, I could never make their food myself. They BBQ everything in cages over a real charcoal grill. Their sides are all good, and you have a choice of two. This is Toms River, so it's very nice to have an offbeat restaurant here and not just a pizza place. It's just not the Ironbound or real barbecue in Kansas, so I have nothing to compare it to. I know I dislike pizza outside of New Jersey. It's best to choose either the ribs or the chicken dinner. That's what they make the best. The sides I like are the saffron rice, black beans, and broccoli & carrots. Please see my video under the pictures. It didn't show up under my review.

    Half chicken-Half ribs, rice and vegetables
    Paola B.

    First time stopped by the place on a Friday around 5:30 pm, ordered the half chicken-half ribs with rice and vegetables to go, excellent portions and most important, it was delicious. I will definitely stop by soon.

    Ribs, chicken and beef roasting on a spining grill

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    8 months ago

    Don't be fooled by the outside, it's some of the best takeout in the area. Big portions, great taste.

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    Love this take out barbecue place. The portions are incredible, service is quick and food is amazing

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    Great service even better food and excellent atmosphere. Who could want more? Try it once and you'll be convinced too

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    Nothing special , food was mediocre at best . I paid with my credit card and they hit you with a service fee . Won't be back .

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    7 years ago

    Love this place every time I visit my shore house I must and pick up some yummy good there salad is so good as well

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