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    Craven BBQ

    3.2 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sauteed Chicken Cubes
    C R.

    Ordered a pork sandwich and a full tray of sautéed chicken cubes. Received the wrong pork sandwich but it was tasty. The chicken cubes on the other hand were not worth it. The "beef base sauce" is just beef broth. Nothing sauce-y about it. The potato cubes were a conundrum. They seemed part boiled then slightly fried. Either way they were underdone. Portion size is laughable. We ordered full portion but received what seems like half portion amount of food. The food was swimming in the beef broth. Flavor of the chicken cubes was non-existent. Im not talking about salt levels. Just flavor in general. Not sure if the intent was to braise the chicken in the beef "sauce" to infuse flavoring. However, end result seems like 4 individual ingredients cooked separately then thrown together in a pan. Picture provided was after unwrapping and before portions were removed.

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    Kevin M.

    I came to Craven for lunch and this was the portion of chicken I got.. I took ONE bite of the chicken "thigh" and nothing else by the time I took this photo. Needless to say I'll be dining at Chop Spot from this point forward smh. Utterly disappointed

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    Barb ..

    * would not recommend & the owner got a bit snappy when I voiced my disappointment, so yea.. no

    Happiness

    The food is apartefresh and we love that they start open a little later than the typical bbq place. Danny is always there to great with a warm smile and the customer service is excellent. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with great music and super clean facilities. We frequent here at least 2-3 times a week. And their delivery is super fast. Thank you Craven for your excellent food and service!

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    Patterson's C.

    I regret leaving a tip. The tall cashier with the cotton ball skullie and thick belly (Isidro?) was quite rude. Most cashiers address customers and tell them they'll be right with them, but he didn't clarify which of 3 customers he was ready to help nor when he was finished. When he packed my & my party's food, I asked him not to seal the bag because we had separate destinations. He persisted to staple the bag, so I reexplained and asked if the orders could be packed separately. He put a brown paper bag on the counter & walked away. So I'm done.

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    3 years ago

    Really good Portuguese bbq. My new found favorite! The staff is also very attentive and friendly.

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    5 years ago

    Craven has two locations Linden and Cranford. The food is delish, enough for two people, and staff is very courteous on the phone.

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    5 years ago

    Amazing food, great service and friendly staff!! Highly recommend it! You can feed the whole family without breaking the bank.

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    4 years ago

    Food used to be better. No longer as good. Got the pulled pork was definitely not pulled felt more like chunky dog food, flavor was okay.

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    So I've been wanting to visit this place for years and today I felt for some bbq. The restaurant is…read moreconveniently found near vermella in Union across from Kean. There is a huge parking lot so there is ample parking even since the area is busy. The restaurant when I arrived was very clean. There was only one person in front of me ordering with a young man. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and patient and helpful to pick out the best of the menu. I ordered the 3 meat sampler with ribs, pulled pork and brisket. None of the sides looked too appealing so I left them out and didn't get the combo meal. To my surprise it was a whopping $30 for the 3 meats. Granted it is certainly enough to feed two people, I was expecting a side of some sort to come with it, a roll, something. Last minute I was given a cold slaw. Taste wise it isn't the best bbq I've had but if you're a carnivore like me...it will meet the need. The pulled pork had too many overcooked hard areas and the ribs were just okay. Will I be back? Maybe maybe not. I didn't eat anything that I would necessarily write home about but maybe.

    Got TGTG from in Nov2025. It was for $9 but the retail value said it was for $27. It's a scam…read more Similar to Target/Amazon black Friday sale, they put a very hight retail price to make it seem like there's value. For $9 it's okay for 1 meal. I probably wouldn't stop by after trying this TGTG. I'd probably have to spend at least $60 to get a BBQ from here and it doesn't seem worth it. I would hit up Red white and Que in green Brook for decent BBQ around the area.

    Craven BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

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