Not sure how I found out about this to begin with, think my dad came across it at some point and…read morestarted going, but it's a really awesome place for an affordable and tasty meal. Food is great - delicious chicken and ribs, and this time we tried the salmon, which was also very well prepared (albeit not as bountiful as the chicken and ribs), and the sides are great too. By default, the sides are usually rice or fries, but we ordered vegetables the last time, and it was also really good. They also offered and served a garlic sauce to go with the meal, which was really tasty - an oil-based sauce with minced garlic in it. Always a wonderful meal, and I tell people about it anytime I hear they're from around the area!

I visited this restaurant on a Friday at 9pm, though it was an hr before closing the manager was…read morevery kind. He gave us great recommendations and I can say everything we had was delicious. They give big portions and the prices were very reasonable for the amount of food they give you. I would definitely recommend this place.

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.

The lady & I wanted some authentic BBQ. So we decided to try this spot. Wasn't far away so we gave…read moreit a shot. It did not disappoint not one second. We both were so happy we gave it a try. The ribs you can tell were smoked like a real griller !!! The ribs were so tender and every bite you can taste the smoke from the grill. We also had catfish nuggets that so super juicy and fried to perfection. He was a nice guy as well. His energy was great. You knkw some people want you to buy there food but have bad energy about you being there. Not Rodger!! He was very welcoming and polite! I will definitely be back!

Note: this place only accepts cash or cash app…read more Ordered spicy bbq chicken with all the sides. The chicken was ok, but the sides did not taste good. Mac was mushy, beans were ok, Spanish rice was crunchy, and the greens had zero flavor.

Food amazing. Rasta Pasta, jerk chicken quesadilla and egg rolls w Mac, collards and yams. Passion…read morefruit mocktail mojito best I ever had. Will definitely be back

The food is sooo good! The mac and cheese, yams, greens, wings, and shrimp were my favs!…read more I just wish the fish wasn't so small but it was lightly battered (how I like it), seasoned, and fried to perfection. The rum punch was GOODT! The live dj was great. The service could use some improvement.

The food at craven bbq is wonderful. Authentic Portuguese style menu with all the classic bbq…read moreranging from chicken, beef, pork, seafood and excellent apps. The meals are bursting with fire grilled smoky flavor. Great portion sizes and affordable prices. The service was friendly, amenable and prompt. The ambiance of the entire restaurant has an excellent combination of casual dining with the smells and service of a home cooked meal.

I ordered honey bbq wings and husband ordered "steak sandwich". Both not great…read more Wings didn't look like bill board-they were fried with bbq sauce poured on them. Bbq sauce was too thick and sweet. Wings weren't seasoned at all. Steak sandwich contained a thin layer of beef unseasoned and sad looking. We both agree that fries were tasteless, dry and strange consistency. Service was good. Server greeted us, sat us and brought us cups with ice for our drinks and the food. The worst part was getting the check where 18% was automatically added-no signs in the restaurant or menu, just appeared on the check. Won't be back.

Went on July 20, 2026, with a friend during happy hour, and I have to say I really enjoyed this…read moreplace! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even employees who weren't our servers checked in as they walked by to make sure everything was okay, which really stood out. We each had two drinks, a steak entrée, and shared a dessert. Even after leaving a tip, we only spent $52.50 per person, which was an amazing value. It's not easy to find a spot with great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices all in one. I can't wait to come back! If you're looking for a casual happy hour with delicious food that won't break the bank, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

My best friend and I stopped by The World's Famous Waiting Room for a drink, some calamari, and a…read morechance to catch up. The service was impeccable. our server was attentive and really took care of us. The calamari, though, was just okay. Nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. Overall, a nice spot for drinks and conversation, but the food didn't wow me.

Amazing food!!! Great service, enjoyable music, clean environment!…read moreThe food was excellent! My new favorite place!!

Solid effort; nothing was memorable. The zita lacked cheese. The chicken parm was unevenly cooked…read more Some bites were chewy others delicious. The pepperoni roll was ok. The side penne was good. The dessert was pre made and ok. If we try it again we will dine in. 3.5 stars

Was in area, so I ordered take out. Got the dinner for 2 . Which included 8 wings and 4 drum…read moresticks, onion rings, and 2 beverages. Chicken was prepared two ways , soy garlic and kalbi( k-bbq). Kalbi was delicious. Soy garlic was just ok. The drumsticks were huge. We also got an order of beef dumplings. Very good, but I would have wished some sort of dipping sauce came with them instead of just soy sauce. Ordered on website and it was ready when I arrived.

Right in the heart of downtown cranford. You can't miss the place…read more Service was pleasant and fast. Ambiance is great. High chairs with marble countertops to eat on. Cashier/Server is very pleasant. Most likely will comeback.

It's hard to find good Texas style BBQ in NJ/PA. I enjoyed the smoked ribs, but the brisket I got…read morewas dry and definitely not fresh. I don't know if it was because I had the food delivered, but as a fan of good brisket, this was a let down. I will try this place again though and give it another try. Maybe I caught them on an off day.

We ordered takeout and went with the ribs, brisket, potato salad, and cornbread. Cornbread was OK -…read morenot too hard to not mess up. Brisket was pretty good, just 30-40% fat. We never got our potato salad - got cole slaw instead - so I can't report on that. This isn't a difficult thing to do. The ribs... omfg what the hell was that? The bones were softer than the meat, the texture was horrible, and for close to $70 to get just some super fatty brisket and cornbread is an absolute rip off. The level of angry I am has completely ruined any appetite I've had. I implore any and everyone to avoid this place and go elsewhere with your money. Never again

Whenever I find myself in Union County, more often than not you will find me at Paragon Tap +…read moreTable! I called in for a big party, and they did an excellent job with the table-setting & location. Secondly, the food: Their apps are absolute winners. Our table got the Bavarian Soft Pretzel ($12) and the 12-piece wings ($22). Both came out hot and full-of-flavor! Both were excellent with a cold beer. For my main, I actually got a special which was not on their main menu. It was a Fajita Burger served with (you guessed it...) fajita fries. I added jalapenos for an extra kick. It was very good, but the buns are quite thick, so I actually just ate it with the bottom bun intact. The burger patty itself is quite thick which I enjoyed in this current smash-burger phase our world is currently in. Don't sleep on a pub burger. For dessert, it was one of our friends birthday, and as you can see --- they decorated it nicely! Not "they", sorry, Sara - our waitress - did! She was such an awesome server, and communicated very well. Awesome experience + awesome setting + awesome food! Thanks Paragon for doing what you do!

If you've been missing Chef Eric LeVine's cooking in Jersey, we've got some really good news for…read moreyou. This Chopped champion rock star chef is officially back at Paragon! They gave the space a gorgeous refresh and completely reimagined their lineup of classic American and Italian comfort food. We came in to try the new menu, and left with some definite faves. First: the Meatball for Four. It's massive, super tender, and perfect for sharing. The Italian Spring Rolls will become your new favorite take on chicken parm. Don't sleep on their tortelloni or the savory Porchetta on pillow-soft ciabatta. And be sure to save room for dessert! Don't wait to try Paragon's new menu by the one and only, Chef Eric LeVine! Thank you Chef Eric and Maya for taking the best care of us! Check out our full experience here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddm9M-8tcLR/?stkn=NDU0ZGtwNXk4bmJi