Ferry Street Barbecue had me locked in from the first bite. The salmon steak grilled with rice and fries? Straight bussin. Perfect char, juicy inside, seasoned like somebody cared. Simple plate, executed flawlessly; the type of meal that makes you pause mid-bite and nod your head in respect. I'll definitely be back. Live, Love & Laugh - Sha read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is one of the better BBQ joints in Newark, located right on Ferry St. They have indoor and outside seating in the warmer months. They get very crowded during lunch hour but after that no problem getting served quickly. They have a large menu so its more then just chicken and ribs. Worth checking out read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Ferry St. Barbecue in Newark serves excellent portuguese BBQ with smoky, tender meats like ribs and chicken. Fresh ingredients and generous portions. A solid Ironbound gem for a quality value oriented meal. read more

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Ferry st Bbq is very popular in my neighborhood. The rice is right for what you get. Ribs can be hit or miss sometimes as they may have a lot of fat. With the full order of ribs you used to get 8-9 ribs. The price increased and now you only get 6-7 ribs. The workers are nice and the rice is good. I want to try the shrimp platter as that looks really good. I have had the salmon and beef ribs as well as steak. The flavor is always good but the tenderness of the beef is inconsistent. However I will continue to support. read more

Disgusting place, went to the bathroom and walked right out. Overflowing toiled looked like it had not been cleaned in days. Told the owner and he didn't seem to care so we left before ordering. Beware of a dirty/smelly bathroom in a restaurant. read more

Another hidden Newark gem. Located in the Iron bound aka the Portuguese section of Newark. Items come right off the grill. Be prepared to be stuffed. They give you very large portions. So be prepared to be stuffed. read more

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BBQ is good. Lines are long but they move fast. The ambience is meh . It's better as a take out place.

Their barbecue chicken used to be phenomenal . It used have the best flavoring and spice. And it was moist. Definately fell off the wagon. I picked it up this week. It was dry and bland. Hope it was this time. read more

Came here for the chicken and rice meal comes with fries. Chicken taste fresh off the gril good flavor and good deal overall

Listen I used to get their chicken all the time with rice now that I'm strictly halal I get their salmon over rice and salad the grilled salmon is perfection and (so was their chicken it was my fav in the area). Service is quick (salmon needs some time so order ahead if picking up bc the chicken is high demand they keep the grills filled with chicken and it moves). It is a small reasonably priced eatery that I treasure. read more

Last time the beef ribs was burn. This time I order too orders of ribs with rice, beans, soup, Frances Frites and drinks, they site was in a small table for two. The restaurant had a lot of table for 4 and 6 empty. I requested to move to one of this tables the she told me no. I explain that was a lot of food and we were not going to be comfort eating with very little space. She told me no. I ask a gentleman that I believe it is the owner he told me to talk with the waiter. Well I cancel the order and we came to eat in another place. I am sure they don't care. I will never coming bac read more

Ferry St. BBQ has been a spot that I've been coming to for years, as I've worked my entire career in Newark. Just as I remember it before, it is the same today- lines out the door and the phones ringing non stop. While there is ample space for dining in, I ordered take out. Gentleman told me it would be ready in 15 minutes, I ended up waiting for 25, no biggie as I enjoyed the scent of roasting chicken on open fire (seriously, I do). I ordered a half chicken and half salmon with fries, salad and rice. The rice was a bit saltier than I remembered it and the salmon could've been cooked a tiny bit longer. Overall, Ferry St. BBQ is a staple in Newark and nothing can hit the spot better when you're in the Ironbound, in a rush and looking for a good bite. read more

We walked in and waited at the front for 7 minutes with no greeting, even though there were plenty of open tables. We sat ourselves, but a man--who was rude, abrasive, and confrontational--made us get up and wait another 5 minutes. When we were finally seated, we were never greeted or served. Instead, the same man sat down at a table and started drinking. We wasted 30 minutes here with zero service. Never coming back. read more

We always love to stop by for delicious, very well-priced food. We have eaten in the restaurant and also have taken it out before, as they have many tables available. The staff is always very friendly, and we enjoy eating an array of their items, but our favorite is the chicken and fries. Portions are huge, so we share, and we can't generally finish the food. Always a treat to stop by when we can. Enjoy. read more

What a place to utterly gorge yourself on high quality, wood grilled.... Succulent tangles of delight. The smell when you hit the door along with the crackling sounds of sizzling fat. Well are you hungry yet? Have black beans and rice with ribs. Or chicken. Salubrious !! read more

I've been a customer of Ferry St BBQ for at least a decade and can attest they are consistently great at what they do. Chicken/ribs/short ribs/fish/picadinho has never disappointed. The menu is very limited which is exactly why they do such a great job. Parking is a bit rough, but worth taking a spin or two around the block. read more

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experienced a extremely long wait time! then we were never seated! a complete disregard from the owner/manager or whoever the man was. Honestly I will not be returning and have already warned others. read more

Ferry St BBQ - Newark, NJ !!! I will never go there again!!! I am writing to formally express my disappointment with the treatment my party and I received at Ferry BBQ in Newark, NJ during lunchtime on a weekday. We arrived during the lunch rush and waited approximately 20 minutes in line for a table. When we reached the front, the waitress pointed to a specific table and told us we were next, asking us to give her a minute to clean it. While she was in the process of cleaning the table, three gentlemen entered the restaurant, bypassed the line entirely, and spoke directly to the owner in Portuguese. The owner nodded and then spoke to the waitress in Portuguese as well. As we began to sit at the table we had been told was ours, the owner stopped us and instructed us to get up, stating that the table was "taken." He then waved the three gentlemen over and seated them at that table instead. I calmly explained that we had been waiting for over 20 minutes and were explicitly told that the next available table was ours. The owner looked directly at me and said, "I don't care." I then explained that I work for a company located just blocks away and that many of my coworkers regularly patronize Ferry BBQ. I stated that I would be informing them of how we were treated. The owner again responded, louder this time, "I don't care." At that point, we left the restaurant. Based on this experience, I will not be returning, nor will I be spending my money at Ferry BBQ again. The disregard for customers who were waiting patiently, combined with the dismissive and disrespectful response from the owner, was unacceptable. I felt it was important to document this experience so that you are aware of how customers are being treated. read more

Ferry St BBQ - Newark, NJ !!! I will never go there again!!! I am writing to formally express my disappointment with the treatment my party and I received at Ferry BBQ in Newark, NJ during lunchtime on a weekday. We arrived during the lunch rush and waited approximately 20 minutes in line for a table. When we reached the front, the waitress pointed to a specific table and told us we were next, asking us to give her a minute to clean it. While she was in the process of cleaning the table, three gentlemen entered the restaurant, bypassed the line entirely, and spoke directly to the owner in Portuguese. The owner nodded and then spoke to the waitress in Portuguese as well. As we began to sit at the table we had been told was ours, the owner stopped us and instructed us to get up, stating that the table was "taken." He then waved the three gentlemen over and seated them at that table instead. I calmly explained that we had been waiting for over 20 minutes and were explicitly told that the next available table was ours. The owner looked directly at me and said, "I don't care." I then explained that I work for a company located just blocks away and that many of my coworkers regularly patronize Ferry BBQ. I stated that I would be informing them of how we were treated. The owner again responded, louder this time, "I don't care." At that point, we left the restaurant. Based on this experience, I will not be returning, nor will I be spending my money at Ferry BBQ again. The disregard for customers who were waiting patiently, combined with the dismissive and disrespectful response from the owner, was unacceptable. I felt it was important to document this experience so that you are aware of how customers are being treated. read more

Such simple and casual brazillian bbq...but so good! Service is super fast. Walked in and saw a long line but it was moving quick. And the girl behind the counter was even faster. Whole chicken- delicious. Spare ribs- great flavor..but not enough meat. Yellow rice and black beans- good, nothing special..but once you had the red hot sauce and the clear vinegar sauce, even better. french fries- right amount of crisp and right amount of salt. Best thing? Huge huge HUGE portions (a whole serving tray worth of food) for about $15 each! Tip: go early if you want to dine- in, indoor seating is limited. Recommend? Yes Return? Yes read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Whole Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Very rude service. Ordered chicken/ribs with rice and fries to go. He asked if I wanted anything else. To me that would typically mean do you want any more items to order, so I said "no". As he packing the order I realized he wasn't including plastic forks, so I asked for those. He pulled a huge attitude and he rudely and abruptly said, "that's why I asked if you wanted anything else!". Does that mean I have to ask for a bag or a receipt too? Why treat a new customer so rudely. Other places ask if I need plates, etc.... Don't recommend. Plus food was way too salty on top of the extremely rude service. Only posted a review because of the rude service, not the overly salted food. read more

Our favorite BYOB restaurant on Jefferson Street applied for their liquor license, so they can't sell booze until it's approved, and you can't BYOB while it's pending. That makes no sense to me, but hey, it's New Jersey. We found this BYOB place nearby, so we gave it a try. The service was adequate. The portions were huge. The meat (chicken, ribs and steak) was good as was the garlic shrimp. The rice and beans were so so. read more

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Almost 15yrs now and the food is still always great, hot , fresh and filling!!! Ferry St BBQ never misses! read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - 1/2 order pork ribs (asked for no rice/fries) and a sm salad - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Their food portions are good but all their food has TOO MUCH salt. I ordered takeout got NO napkins or ANY utensils. I ordered because it's near my job & I was hungry. read more

Delish and affordable! The super combo will feed 2-3 adults. The salmon is flavorful and filling. Always a must have when in the area. Seating is sort of confusing but they'll help you out. Just do it, you won't be disappointed. read more

I love this place. It's a local Portuguese barbecue restaurant and this was my go to in college and still continues to be a great lunch spot for when I'm really hungry and don't wanna spend too much. All my friends and I love it. It's not the fanciest place but it gets the job done. I always order the half chicken and the amount of food is insane. This one meal of half a chicken and a mountain of rice fries will feed you for breakfast, lunch and dinner for only $9. It really doesn't get better than that. Great place. read more

Food was a bit salty but overall mediocre. The service is why I'm writing a review about. This restaurant is located in Little Portugal (Newark) and noticed how the server treated the light complexion people different than the others. Only they got offered bread and when we asked her, she made up an excuse saying there was no more for us even though they came 10 minutes after she had taken our order. The funny part is that the server is Guatemalan not Portuguese so either she's given instructions to do this or she's just a walking contradiction. Either way I will never go back to a place I'm not treated with respect. 0 stars read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Salty meat and hard rice - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I'm a frequent customer here and I have no complaints. Like many other barbecue restaurants in Newark, Ferry St. has quality food at an affordable price. I usually order their chicken and salmon. Such large portions and very filling. Everything that I've had is well seasoned, except for the occasional salty piece of salmon. Another thing that I've noticed about their food is that they're salads are usually not fresh. Most of the time when I order a salad, the lettuce is browning and slimy. So I try to just stick with the fries and rice. The service is pretty fast depending on how busy they are. They're still open for takeout during COVID which is great! read more

Ferry Street BBQ is jumping on a cold Saturday night. We came here after visiting the Newark Art Museum. We were drawn by the wafting BBQ flavors. The menu is simple but they deliver the goods. Everything is fresh and good. read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Grilled chicken and garlic shrimp. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is a local gem in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark that is popular among my colleagues and having lived there for three years, I had become a patron myself. Authentic Portuguese barbecue that is definitely a bang for the buck! I usually get the 1/2 chicken that comes with a mountain load of fries and their amazing rice that tastes buttered. That rice is one of the best I've ever tried and I've always wondered how they cook it. The chicken is roasted simply but is already flavorful even without the hot sauce (I actually prefer it without.) This meal would only cost me around $8 and can easily feed me for lunch and dinner. I was also able to try their pork ribs before which was also delicious! Not really sure why I haven't tried their other items yet in the many times I've eaten here but I'm sure I'll find a chance to do so. read more

This is very very very cool Portuguese restaurant. The soup is tasteless but you can add salt or black pepper. The free breads are good ! Service is good but they are too busy, so not body would guide your seat . But !!! That's ok ! The ribs are Very heavy smoked flavor! The food is big portion and yellow rice is good . Overall: you worth spend some time wait because the food quality is excellent! Ps : They don't take tip on card . Please need prepare some cash read more

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I was visiting from out of state my hotel recommended this place the food was great ! Friendly staff

Everything requires an update when it comes to this place! The etiquette of the owner, the overly salted inedible fare because I would not deem it food, the disgruntled wait staff and the woefully needed renovation of the barbecue pit, which looks like it could collapse at any given time! None of what has been mentioned should be tolerated under no uncertain terms. Avoid this nightmare at all costs. Just because it's cheap doesn't make it better! You receive what you pay for. read more

The ribs are AMAZING. Get a tray and also try the chicken and salmon. Thank me later. This place is affordable and really large portions. A tray can feed a family. read more

Please come and pick up your order of Covid-19! They don't care about how many people they have inside, I noticed 33 people waiting on this line, don't worry about 6" in this restaurant, it's Ok! Also the service is horrible, they treat you like the trash they have all over the kitchen, once they sit you down be ready to wait 25-35 minutes for someone to ask you what you'll like to order and another 20 for your food. FYI, it's going to be salty! Also please stay away from the owner he is nasty! He will schooled you like a 2 year old child just to let you know where's the line for the tables. This kitchen has been cleaned in years, they have cardboard on the kitchen floors to avoid cleaning, you don't need to look too hard around this restaurant to understand they don't care about the health of their customers, just touch any of the tables ketchup or hot sauce you'll notice they haven't been cleaned. They don't have any clean areas were they can store the food safety, they just place it inside the ovens to keep it hot, but I wonder when was the last time they cleaned any of their ovens. This place understands selling food fast but not customer care or service, they all need to take a class of SERVSAFE!!! ASAP! read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Please come and pick up your order of Covid-19! They don't care about how many people they have inside, I noticed 33 people waiting. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Great value, good eats, inattentive service, and don't sit in the bbq room. Sit in the dining room. There's too much smoke and you wind up smelling like the bbq chicken. read more

If Starlight came here, it'd be Furry St Barbecue. Tip: Chicken w/Fries n Rice, or Ribs. How to improve: Fix the service issues, customers should be treated with respect and appreciation. Dear other reviewers: For anyone that says "this isn't real BBQ", please understand it's *Portuguese BBQ*. It's not supposed to be like American food. It's authentic Portuguese (similar to Brazilian). It's not supposed to be slathered in sugary red sauce. That wouldn't be "real" Portuguese/Brazilian food. It's fire-broiled in salt. That's how it's done in these countries. Now that we've cleared that up. I'm Ferry Ferry disappointed with the service here. It has ranged from gruff-but-friendly (the owner, I think), to cold and mechanical (generally), to absolutely out of line. Which is when a heavy-set woman literally snatched money out of my hand, threw change down on the counter, and said very derogatory things about me in Portuguese (I speak a little from my time in both Portugal and Braseeeel). The worst part came when I remembered it was chilly outside and I didn't want to eat my to go food in the car, which was parked 5 minutes away, by which time the food would have cooled down. So I asked her if it was okay to sit and eat the food in house. "No" she barked. "You say to go, I make it to go, you go." I said, I'd tip the waitresses and everything, but I'd changed my mind. "No, sorry. You have to take it out of here." I'm not sure if this is a policy or if she was just the meanest server in Newark (and there are plenty of others) (probably both), but it's the kind of customer service nightmare that Yelp was made for. She needs some ferry dust sprinkled on her. Still, I can't give them less than 5 stars, because Ferry St BBQ is - despite those awful issues - one of the best, and best-value, meals in New Jersey. Perhaps the best Portuguese rotisserie chicken in the US. Right up there with the amazing stuff I had in Montreal. This is the reason why sometimes the lines here will be out the door. And speaking of long lines, waiting in Ferry St traffic (and Ironbound traffic in general) to get here in the evenings is going to give you a headache. But not as much as that thing you did with your boyfriend last night, did. What to get: 1/4 portion chicken with rice and fries. What else: 1/4 portion of my heart. The other three quarters belong to others. Anything else: I thought that woman was going to hang, draw, and 1/4 me. What else: A girl stole my chicken, but we ran after her and we 1/4. And: Well you're supposed to be in court, so are you going to 1/4 what? What will you wear: Maybe some denim or some 1/4roy. And what about the crime scene: Oh it's been 1/4ned off. And where is the next World Cup: 2018 is in Russia, and then 2022 is in 1/4. For way under $10 you get what feels like the grandaddy of chickens (not that it tastes old, it's just huge), along with a mountain of yummy yellow rice and surprisingly excellent french fries. The only problem is, the meal is a bit dry. They should have a range of awesome sauces (such as awesomesauce), like the Argentinians, Puerto Ricans, and all the other "ans" seem to. But in Portugal you tend not to do it that way. Frangu, it's called over there. And Frangu, my dear, I don't give a damn. It's so good I don't care about the sauce. And if you invent electricity while eating here, it's Faraday St BBQ. The chicken itself is extremely salty, but that's how the Ports and the Brazzers do it. And I happen to love salt, and it happens to make this amazing tender dreamy chicken ever bettererer. Ferry St BBQ is a place I'd take people - despite the heinous attitudes I've dealt with. It's a place I'd detour to Newark for (along with the Portuguese Custard Tarts aka Pasteis De Nata from Teixeira Bakery). If you're not in the mood for chicken, or FSBBQ is closed, then try Altas Horas nearby, a 24 hour Brazilian diner with some great X-Tudos and drinks. And if you're looking for a super cute little toy, then go to Furbie St BBQ instead. I've also tried the ribs, because one of the girls I brought here (who adored the chicken) is a rib fanatic. They're extremely good! Not on the level of the best ribs of Memphis or Houston, but extremely good nevertheless. Well worth a try. Scrumptious and affordable! And if J-Woww leaves Jersey Shore, and comes here, then it's Farley St BBQ. So in summary (and in wintery too): One of the best places to eat in the state, and perhaps the country - and some of the worst customer service I've ever dealt with. But they can yell at me all they want, and kick me out of their place time and again... as long as they keep making chicken this damn good. And if the meal makes us a little randy, then it's Foreplay St BBQ. read more

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If you're craving barbecued meats and/or garlic shrimp with yellow rice and fries for a good price, this is the place to go! I've only ordered takeout but there are always people dining in too. Food is great. read more

the owner/manger was the worst I have come across...instead of coming outside and letting us know they are no longer serving guests outside he came out being loud and rude. The server instead came out and let us know that we could sit inside as soon as a table was available. While waiting for the table inside that same man would just point out the tables to be cleaned, to the already very busy staff, while he just stood there like he had no arms or it was beneath him to clean anything. The treatment of the staff is horrible. read more

Pros 1. Beef ribs was good. 2. Family friendly environment. 3. Friendly staff Cons 1. The rice needs more flavor. I read more

Ferry St. Barbecue - Flavorful Beef Ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey