Ordered food for 4, including 4 desserts. None of us can complain about the food as it was spectacular! The issue was they never packed the desserts which totaled 23.32 + tax. We called and complained and they said they would credit back the credit card which they never did. Writing this yelp so others are aware. We will never give this place our business again. read more

Lunch date with the hubby. I ordered the Crab cake sandwich. The Crab cake was full of large chunks of Crab and hardly any filler. I really liked the lemon aioli with it and it was served with Arugula and a fresh roll. The home made chips tasted a bit too oily, but I ate half of them and enjoyed the flavor, otherwise. My husband got the "Build your own..." Burger and fries. I enjoyed my Arnold Palmer drink from the bar. read more

Carolina Blue - Barbeque Near Me - Pitman, New Jersey

I spent a month in the hospital having four bypasses done and a month of rehab and simply was dying to get back to this restaurant where twice previously I had their prime rib sandwich which I thought was delicious both times. When I felt up to it I took a nurse there to lunch and ordered the prime rib sandwich while my friend ordered the same. Apparently three isn't a charm! Both sandwiches were mostly gristle and my friends soup was cold. When I was paying for the horrible gristle sandwich and the waitress offered to replace them with more of the same. The last thing I wanted was another gristle beef sandwich so it cost $70 plus dollars to wind up at Popeyes on the way home. I won't be back again ever. Our check should have been amended. read more

There's a lot that I've ordered from here that isn't pictured, but I'll try my best to describe! Let's start with what is pictured: the mud and grasshopper pies were good, just literally ice cream in pie form. Their mussels are SO amazing. I could literally bathe in the broth at the bottom of the pot. I also had the lunch filet and it was good/portioned-well. What's not pictured that I had: the wings. Those wings were AMAZING and I honestly only want wings that are smoked from now on (Lol). I've ordered the salmon lunch, and again, perfectly portioned and really good. The shrimp spring rolls and the hummus were okay. Creme brûlée was delicious as well and the cheesecake was super rich. Will definitely be back! read more

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The review isn't about the food ,, it's about reserving a room for a party. In July reserved a room for a retirement party In December. Circumstances beyond our control and had to cancel. Cost $150.00 to hold the room. Of course I should be getting it back but Not the case. I have visited to have it put back on my credit card on October 4 th. Wasn't done correctly and have made phone calls every week since.. each time being told it will be handled. Last straw , I was told it was put back on my card on October 27 and shouldn't be anymore problems. So here I am November 5. Nothing. So guess who wasted months and $150 My advise DONT book any party there unless you have money to waste!! read more

My last two visits were complete disappointments. The food is good-not great, but the service is extremely substandard. The waitress was extremely apologetic in the end, but all the while avoided our table completely as our order was more than an hour late. And when she couldn't avoid contact because she was delivering food to everyone else around us who were seated after us, she would say our food was up next. It was frustrating experience that ruined our night. Issues like this are not the servers fault, it's VERY poorly managed. Won't go back and would not recommend you go either. read more

I'll start by saying that the mac n cheese is ok. I honestly don't think people go hear as a restaurant; it's a bar with, "food". They call themselves a bbq joint, but the quality is inconsistent at best. Un-seasoned and over cooked is more the normal. Overpriced, and not worth the time. Avoid unless you're just looking for a local bar. In that case you can tell yourself it's better than the taco truck outside your '20's dive bar because there's a steak on the menu. read more

Went for smoked ribs and they did not disappoint . I got a burger to share and it was so good and juicy . The Margaritas were good too . We were there for lunch . It was quiet and plenty of parking read more

I don't understand what is going on with this place. They are in a perfect area to be packed all the time. We actually stopped by on a Saturday night and the place was empty at 9:30. We ate there the other night and the service was bad. The guy was nice but slow and had no idea he had to clear the table, so we had to constantly give him the dirty dishes and glasses to make room and he didn't catch on. The servers have no idea how to serve the tables. The food is okay, most people around the area say they don't like their food but it's okay sometimes. I had the Buffalo shrimp and it was good, the edamame (which we wanted) was outrageously priced a $9.50 for a small bowl. The ambiance is fine although nothing special. I really wish they would re invent themselves and work on their service and different food read more

It was the worst food I've had in a long time. The appetizers were burnt and could not be eaten. The entree meat was bad and had a disgusting after taste (old or bad meat). The chips were burnt and couldn't be eaten. Additionally, the price to portion size was terrible. And small hand full of fries and a small hamburger sized bun for $15. Ridiculous. I would not recommend this place read more

This place is an abomination! Do NOT waste your time or money. Terribly slow service. Extremely average if bad food. Hoping like hell there is some local competition soon so I never have to waste another dollar or hour here again. P.S. - never order steak because they will burn and overcook it every time read more

Great atmosphere, personalized service and food. Live acoustic music is awesome too! Family owned local gem

Initially, I was thinking 2 stars, but after my drive home, I decided that 2 stars was much too generous for this place. So 1 star for you. Let me explain... First off, Ive never been here before. I've heard of Carolina Blue, but never really been interested in going out of my way to try a bbq place in Pitman, let alone one that costs a small fortune to eat at. Think about it - I have Philadelphia in my back yard, why the hell would I risk a lousy meal at some wannabe place in South Jersey? So when the opportunity arose to meet some friends there after work, I decided to pull the trigger and give this place a shot. When I got there, I made sure to check yelp and see what others were saying before I even walked in. The 3.5 star average was troubling, but there were a couple emphatic reviews, including one raving about smoked wings. And you know how I do wings. When I met with my party, we all ordered different things, in an effort to try as much of the menu as possible. I went for the smoked sampler, priced at an unfathomable $22. For mine, I selected the pulled pork, bistro filet, and smoked wings. Great, right? WRONG. The wings were absolutely terrible. Im not even sure they are really smoked. Ive never had anything smoked that was still tough. That wasnt the worst part though, the wings were bland as hell, all I could taste was lighter fluid or something. I had others at the table try them too, and they all agreed the wings were God awul. Nothing to dip them in either. I was actually considering sprinking some sweet-n-low on them, I mean, you couldnt make them any worse, so why not? I ditched the last 2 and dug into the "bistro filet" - a fancy name for a cheap cut of steak. This too was barely smoked, and oh-so-bland. It actually tasted like a hot dog (but not a Nathan's). I couldnt eat more than 2 little slices without laughing. Again, I had others try some as well, and again, all agreed it was pathetic. So I ditched the last 3 pieces. So then there was pork. This should be your core competency as a BBQ restaurant. If you cant nail this, you shouldnt even be allowed open. The plate came with a little mound of pulled pork and 3 little toasted bread points (crostinis?). What the hell is this? Thankully, the pork was the least of the letdowns on the plate. Its not that it was good, it just wasnt as bad. Overall, still a huge disappointment. I also got to try other things at the table, including the pork belly "special" and mussels. Im not sure how the mussels made it on the menu, but they were actually decent. We asked for some bread to soak up the juice, and the waiter brought us a nice warm loaf. The problem was, it was far from fresh baked - it smelled like a dank basement, OR, like it was just thawed in the microwave. The pork belly was exactly what it sounds like - a giant hunk of pork fat with a sliver of meat at the bottom. It also tasted exactly llike it sounds. When the checks FINALLY came, reality set in, and suddenly $34 for sub-par food for one person, wasnt such a 2 star experience. Mind you, I had 3 domestic drafts, but still... for $20 I can gorge myself on fantastic BBQ at Sweet Lucys. Its a nice looking establishment and all, but lets face it, people pay for food and service. This place is seriously deficient in both. read more

Carolina Blue - Pork belly (Friday, Saturday, Sunday only) - Barbeque Near Me - Pitman, New Jersey

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Good food. Good wait staff (they were swamped and she was fast and perfect)......however they are skimping on their beer to make more $. This is a pathetic move!!!! Pathetic!!!! First beer was $8 and served in a wine glass. Asked for a full pint for my second beer and got the attached pic.....for Octoberfish which is only 6% ABV. Do not freaking use ABV as an excuse to short me on my beer. When I go to PBS I can get a full pint of Dirt Wolf (9+%). If it is a Pitman Law, post it and put it in the menu. If not then stop messing with a man's beer.....this is like serving Blue Moon and calling it beer. Just PATHETIC!!!! Oh, family of 4, $137 + $27 tip. read more

Carolina Blue - Barbeque Near Me - Pitman, New Jersey

Smoked Porchetta Sandwich with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone on a toasty baguette. Old bay fries. Absolutely delicious, juicy and tender smoked pork. read more

Carolina Blue - Smoked Porchetta Sandwich with Old Bay Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Pitman, New Jersey

3.5 stars. Carolina Blue was charming walking in. Greeted and sat immediately. Our server was quick, pleasant and had great knowledge of their dishes and of their beer options. Being the second time eating here, I am not interested in their food. Their burgers just aren't up to par. My sister got the French onion soup that was very good. Happy hour was from 4:30-6 I believe and I got a hoegaarden for $2.38. If returning I would go for happy hour and soup. read more

Same old JG Cooks with a different name. Haven't been here for 7 years, it has been updated and refurbish since then. Food looks and tastes great, other then the wait staff being a little confused with no leadership. Haven't seen a manager yet it's been here an hour. Now we get to the beer ........ No updated tap list. The bartenders don't know what they have on tap. Looks like SOME but not a ton of local beer. 12 beer draft lines. Lucky you can see the cans and the taps so you can just point to what you want. The updated draft list should be taken care of by a manager or the head bartender. I don't think they have a manager ...... and if you can get the bartender to stop talking about sports gambling you might be able to get a beer. No cocktails coming out of the bar. So if you're into that skip this place. Overall 2 out of 5 read more

The service gets worse with each visit. Today we waited ten minutes before I finally approached the hostess to let her know we had no server. It was yet another ten minutes of waiting before a server finally approached us. Had there been a spot at the bar we would have moved there. We were seconds from walking out the door. We eat here a lot and this is not the first time we have encountered poor service. Poor service use to be hit and miss. It has now become the expected. My husband and I love the food and the beer at Carolina Blue. Unfortunately, the food and the service are too inconsistent. We have been regulars here for many many months, but today was our last visit. I hope someone wakes up and does some server training to save this spot. read more

Carolina Blue tries its best to represent legit bbq in South Jersey - using local peach wood to impart their signature smoky flavor in pulled pork, ribs, and their thin-sliced bistro filet. However, if you only go to Carolina Blue for the bbq then you are missing the best part of the restaurant. I have been to Carolina Blue quite a few times and believe their seafood is even better than their bbq - crab cakes, mahi-mahi, and scallops are all solid choices, but they have some of the best sea bass in South Jersey. Be aware that sides are all a la carte, but the twice baked potato and the mac and cheese (adult style) are both nice additions to any entree. Although I try my hardest to only eat a few, I usually end up filling up on their blue cheese potato chips before my entree ever even comes. Or maybe it is the three glasses of sweet tea - I guess I'll never know. Service at Carolina Blue tends to be on the slow side and menu prices are on the high side, but it is a great choice for dinner in this part of South Jersey. The owners of Carolina Blue also operate the well-known Telford Inn in nearby Mantua. Carolina Blue also features live music, a lively bar scene with some pretty tasty signature cocktails, and special events so check the calendar on their website. If you can't get to Carolina Blue, you could hire Carolina Blue to cater your next event out of their full service trailer. read more

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I've been here a few times and it's always been good. They have good food and nice atmosphere. Wings are my favorite here. I had The Seabass which was good not great but the cracked sea salt chunks on top were a turn off. I hated the sauce on the side. The short ribs were good too. My favorite winter drink to get is a hot apple pie martini. Service is average nothing special. Prices are fair. read more

Carolina Blue - Hot apple pie martini - Barbeque Near Me - Pitman, New Jersey

So Gloucester County and Carolina Blue used to be a great place to hang out and have fun but they have become so lame since Covid. Now they're closed Monday and Tuesday and they are always shutting down the bar early Valentina the bartender Hass to be the worst.. their menu never changes and it's real ly become very lame. It's not like it used to be. read more

The Smokehouse Burger is my usual go to. Tonight it was tasteless and the meat was so thick. All I tasted was unseasoned meat.

The food took forever to come out, over a hour after we told server what we wanted, just for 3 burgers. The burgers came out and were so thick with no seasoning, it tasted like biting straight into ground beef. read more

Food smelled delicious and reasonable priced. Husband got ribs that he said were excellent. Kids did cheeseburger and chicken fingers. Kids cheeseburger wasn't a huge hit. I order the roast chicken wrap and the 1st half was delicious! I bit into the second half to find a chicken bone. It killed the meal for me. I would probably try again but not for awhile read more

Carolina Blue - roasted chicken wrap. Was delicious until I bit into a chicken bone! - Barbeque Near Me - Pitman, New Jersey

Food is really good... not really a bbq spot but has some offerings in the menu. Short rib rigatoni, smokehouse chili, and French onion soup is really good. read more

630 reservation on a Saturday night . The dining room as closed so they wanted to put us in the bar area near the door ... we said no so they moved is outside to a table with zero light . We used our phones to read the menu 2 people orders she crab soup , one French onion one flatbread . After quite a long wait we were told they had a ton of call lite so slow going but they could bring the soups . They brought the crab soup and about 15 minutes later the other soup and flAtbread . I tried to get a rib eye but they were out. My bbq chicken was not good . French fries mediocre . Worse coleslaw I have ever tasted . Other comments the mashed potatoes tasted like boxed and the short rib rigatoni was just ok ordered dessert. 10 minutes later comes back we are out of cheese cake. This meal that took over 2.5 hours will be our last here read more

Made reservations the day before, was immediately seated in the outdoor deck area. We waited at least 15 minutes before anyone paid attention to us. Looked like there was a large baby shower party inside the covered part of the deck, so possibly they were getting all the attention. Ordered our drinks, and then our food when they arrived. Waited approximately 45 minutes before our food arrived, way too long. It was a comfortable day, so it wasn't too bad waiting. Food was good and served hot. Probably won't return. read more

Carolina Blue has the best smoked wings! They are the best! I also recommend the bistro filet sandwich or salad because the smoked meat is so good. If you want to try multiple meats, get the sampler. read more

Great potential as a BBQ restaurant. First off, the food was superb. We ordered the BBQ sampler platter, full rack of ribs, chili, macaroni and cheese, etc. We liked everything we ordered. The chili was surprisingly good. Well done and I consider myself a bit of a chili connoisseur. Why the three star review then? The service. This restaurant could have easily gotten 4 or even 5 star if the service was bare minimum decent. First of all, the hostess appeared confused and overwhelmed when dealing with multiple parties. She came off as rude as she refused very reasonable requests like our desire to sit inside versus outside even as the restaurant was half empty when we walked in. We sat outside as our fears of being swarmed with insects were realized. The waitress was pleasant but neglected to bring us bread for the table when every other table around us got a basket of bread. Weird. I really hope management reads this review, rewards the kitchen staff that prepared the delicious BBQ that almost made up for the lackadaisical dining experience and reviews basic hospitality skills with front office staff. read more

First, we decided to try this place and Boy am i sorry we did. First, when we arrived the waitress took us to the tables there was NO napkins or eating utensil on the table! I then ordered a beer which took 25 mins to get, Now the shit begans. We ordered app's, it took 40 mins before the appetizer came out . I had shrimp u-peel which were overcooked because they were hard to peel. Now the other family members began to show up and starts to place there order's. Now it,s time to order the entree, Im one of the first to place but one of the last to get my meal and im steaming now and confronted the waitress but my Daughters said Dad let us handle it, so VERY objectively I did so. Now we are here because it was one of daughters birthday and we decided to try this place"FUCKING bad ideal. The Manager was called over so we could voice our concerns but he should have come with his A game but he also appear Not to give a fuck, sorry. Im really pissed now so i couldn't hold it any longer, I let him and the waitress get a piece of my mine do to the BAD service and caring they shown for us. He promise one of my Girls that he was going to take some things food off the Bill that we did not get when the Bills came out ALL wrong it was notice HE DID not do what he said he was, so we called him over again. I ordered the Ribs, Nasty and burned with coleslaw, that shit had NO taste and nasty, Its time to leave and NEVER COME BACK. Every Bills was wrong with items on it that they did not order. From all my travelling experience and eating at different places this has to be the WORST. PLANNING ON GOING HERE READ THE REVIEWS PEOPLE ARE NOT LYING AND BAD SERVICE. read more

I came here on a Friday afternoon after Cooper's Match Day Ceremony with a large group of about 10 people. We made a reservation well in advance since we knew it would be a large group and a strange time (3pm?!). Everyone from the hostess to the waiter to the busboy was exceptionally nice and accommodating to our large party. We did a champagne toast to begin with and ordered a few rounds of drinks. They did a great job of making sure to get our orders correct (several specialty cocktails) and kept them flowing! As for the food, we started with Calamari, Shrimp Dip and Sweet Potato Fries. They were all delicious, but the Sweet Potato Fries were exceptionally great. You don't normally see Sweet on the Appetizer section of a menu and it was a good change up for us! The dip is what makes it, so make sure you try this one! The Shrimp Dip came in close second. It was warm and creamy and had a good amount of shrimp in it. I would eat this every day if I could. The Calamari was delicious and just as you'd expect. A great traditional Italian appetizer! We had someone with a Gluten allergy, and their menu had several Gluten Free options which made it very simple for ordering! I ordered the Atlantic Salmon and nearly licked the plate! It was delicious!! I took the chef's advice and ordered it medium rare and it was flavorful and moist without being too raw. We all ordered something different off the menu, and no one was disappointed. For dessert I ordered a slice of the Grasshopper which is Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake. The slice was about the size of my head and it was so great! Glad I split it with my dad though, the portion was humongous. Overall, I would definitely suggest this place for anyone looking for a good dinner in South Jersey. The food and service were on point, even for a rowdier large table. I plan to come back next time I'm in town! read more

We have always enjoyed Carolina Blue. However, yesterday, Mother's Day, there was a major mix up on our order. The manager and the staff handled the problem and made sure we were taken care of. I would like to thank the manager for taking the time to make sure we were happy. We will be back to enjoy all that Carolina Blue has to offer. The Graham's read more

Sadly I was disappointed by this place. Maybe I'm not a BBQ kind of gal but when I ordered the Buffalo shrimp there was brown sugar & honey on top with blue cheese crumbles... I was really hoping for this to be good but the taste 100% threw me for a loop. For the entree, my bf got a pasta dish & wasn't too thrilled by it. Nothing special. I got the Nashville sliders, again nothing crazy. It was just alright. read more

Last few times I have been here the service has been extremely poor. It has been so bad I'm taking the time to write about on Facebook which I normally wouldn't do. The food is great 9 out of 10 times which helps to make up for poor service but good food can only help you overlook poor service so many times. This visit the food was subpar. 'My burger was not cooked medium at all and the pork belly looked like it sat under the heat lamp too long. Waited what seemed to be an hour for quick bar food when there was barely anyone in the restaurant. One person in our group ordered a little while after I did and he received his sandwich and ate the entire thing all before my burger eventually came out. This was same experience I had the last time I was there and I witnessed 2 couples leave the restaurant because they were waiting so long and couldn't take it anymore. Frustrating when a customer has to ask about the food multiple times. Would help the situation much more if the bartender/server proactively made an effort to realize things were taking longer than they should and offered to check on the order for you without you having to fee like your doing something wrong by asking what the delay is. So it's not just a bad kitchen but also bad general service by not doing anything to help mitigate the issue. read more

Last two times my wife and I both felt off after. We tried again the parking lot was empty and was told we needed a RESERVATION! You're a dive bar in pitman get over yourselves. Crap beer menu. Servers are all miserable. Never again. read more

I was taken aback from first walking into Carolina Blue. I was not expecting such a fancy ambiance from a BBQ restaurant. A steakhouse, sure. But a BBQ joint? Luckily I saw a couple other patrons in casual attire as well. BBQ is always expensive and Carolina Blue definitely falls into that category. Right away I knew my meal wasn't going to be able to compete with other southern New Jersey BBQ places when the pork belly appetizer came out. For some reason they decided to add some Asian flare and totally missed the mark. It was a chewy small piece of pork belly drenched in soy sauce and sprinkled with green onions. For $9 I thought I was going to get a preview of the delicious meat that was to come for my main course. After the appetizer it took about 35-40 mins for our dinner to be served. Isn't most BBQ food cooked low and slow all day? They're not making it from scratch at the moment it's ordered right? The pulled pork was smothered in so much BBQ sauce it reminded me of a sloppy joe sandwich. My husband's chicken was dry and unflavored. The only saving grace was his ribs which were just okay, but definitely saved the meal from a complete flop. I've been waiting for a while to try Carolina Blue and I'm sadly disappointed since it seems they have an awesome outdoor bar area and some pretty good happy hour specials. Overall though, I come for the BBQ, and it was less than appetizing. read more

We are currently sitting in this place and have been here since 5:20pm. It is now 7:15 and we still haven't gotten our meals. We ordered oysters and had to ask for them twice and got them after an hour. We had three drinks before we got the appetizers. Place was not full but they had two servers working the entire dining room. At last we got our food 723pm . But the forgot the easiest dish ever for my son. Mac and cheese. We have been here no less than 10 times and have had good food but the service is a disaster. They can't keep good staff and are always understaffed. Cheap ownership I'm thinking read more

Service was poor. I do understand there is a wait staff shortage but our waiter didn't check on us at the end of the meal so we can request our check. We had to ask for our waiter and when he came to check on is he had a little attitude. He brought the check and didn't leave a pen! The food was fair but not worth the wait for the check. read more

Time for a reboot! We sat for dinner Friday night, our waiter forgot to tell us about specials...we heard them at the next table from a different waiter...oops...Food was okay, but when we asked about dessert, he gave us one menu for the table...then we waited for him to come back and decided to get the check. We won't be returning. read more

25% seating capacity while dining inside and they placed a couple less than 3 feet away from us at the next table. So much for Social Distancing. It took over 35 minutes for our appetizer to arrive. My "medium" steak arrived charcoaled. Dinner was OK, the experience wasn't. Probably won't return! read more