Mcwhorter's is so delicious ... that open fire chicken pit is ! have eaten here many times. Always…read moresatisfied with every bite

I left NJ in 2013 and a few short months before my leave I had frequented this location…read more And with my return in 2026 the food is still fantastic. The service is still friendly and prompt. And the prices are still very good. Came by today for a blast from the past in food experience and it did not disappoint. It seems like they have redone their dining area. It brighter with what seems to be a recent coat of paint. Overall fantastic spot. Highly recommend.

Amazing taste for the chicken and beef rib combo I ordered. Paired it with a side of black beans…read moreand a salad. Spent under $40 and had plenty of food to take home. You seat yourself, and the service was friendly. Nice night to eat outside or inside if you choose. Will be back!

Ferry Street Barbecue had me locked in from the first bite. The salmon steak grilled with rice and…read morefries? 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

Great portions for the price. Always consistent in quality and taste…read more Great go-to spot in the area. Open everyday.

The lady in the back serviced is Half cooked ribs and a salad the was just thrown on the plate not…read moreeven presentable bill came out to 50dollars I vould of went to a buffet for$40 and ate better

Great Portuguese Bbq spot, fresh cut fries, beef ribs made to order and delicious Piri Piri…read morechicken. Nice remodeling on the dining room and the ladies always provide us with great service!!

Food was good, service was so-so. Not horrible but could have been better. I suppose the language…read morebarrier was a factor.

Blown away by the new airport location…read more Minority-owned/operated and the visiting product owner type from their partner company (Roman) is here getting his hands dirty and expediting everything while educating / supporting the staff. This is peak operational excellence. F&B was phenomenal.

City Rub Smokehouse used to be one of my favorite spots, but after my most recent visit, I won't be…read morereturning. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet the food arrived cold, unseasoned, and completely disappointing, especially for a bill totaling $110. After waiting 20 minutes, our server returned to tell us there was no pulled pork... at 5 PM... during dinner service. How does a smokehouse run out of pulled pork before the evening rush? It didn't stop there. We ordered corn on the cob, but was served cornbread instead. When I asked about it, I was told the cooks "it'll take to much time," so we substituted mac and cheese for an extra $2. What arrived was flavorless, watery, and honestly it was embarrassing for a place that used to pride itself on BBQ. Between the cold plates, missing menu items, lack of flavor, and the overall indifference from the kitchen, this visit felt like a complete waste of money and time. But wait it gets better! After receiving the check, it displayed happy hour! Happy hour? We weren't informed upon entry, as we exited I told my partner I wanted to inquire about happy hour. Would have changed our dine-in experience. I'm sad to say it, but after this experience, I won't be coming back.

Ordered the pork rib platter with corn n Mac n cheese The…read moreribs weren't falling off the bone great but the sauce was incredible- and the onions on top were a welcome touch. The Mexican street corn was superb and the Mac n cheese was very creamy Want to try the brisket next time

The food was so flavorful here. Ordered for lunch with some of my coworkers. Got the lemon pepper…read morewings platter with mac and cheese and sautéed kale. Did try the brisket and greens from another coworker. Delicious!! That brisket!! Tendernism!!! You can order delivery I believe through Uber Eats, Doordash or Grubhub but those prices definitely do change and go up so we ordered over the phone and picked up for best value. The service was very nice, it's a family run business and they got out entire order correct which included several platters and the three of their delicious homemade lemonade, strawberry limeade and the blue raspberry lemonade. The establishment is very cute and cozy on the inside, very clean as well. Sorry was in a rush on lunch break to get food and eat I forgot to get any pics b4 devouring my meal but we will be ordering again soon and definitely will next time.

PROS: staff is nice, rustic atmosphere, food is good and fresh, parking is plentiful on the streets…read morenearby, they're also a sports bar CONS: takes forever for the food to be made, overpriced, and my gadget they gave me to tell me the food was ready malfunctioned. OVERALL: it was a good spot, and as long as you don't mind the wait and spending extra money I recommend coming here. You order your food and pick it up at a counter, instead of a waiter attending to you. That could either be a pro or con depending on what you like

I never visited this place but went here for a book club meetup. Nothing fancy at all, definitely…read morebar vibes and it was a Sunday so the sports elevated the volume immensely. Although it was a bit crowded at the bar, service wasn't too bad. However, one of the book club members specifically asked for a drink without alcohol and ended up receiving a frozen lemonade with alcohol. So she left upset. As far as food: super mid. I was actually surprised when I cut into my fried chicken sandwich and it was a bit pink. The chef himself assured me the food was cooked but it just had that color because of the brine. Idk sounds like they should change the brine then. Loaded waffle fries were also kind of gross because there was so much oil. Seems like it's a place locals enjoy, I'm glad I'm not a local.

This spot is a true hidden gem. One of the co-owners is Daniel and he is the friendliest!!! I…read morehonestly felt like I was in a 5 star restaurant. It literally was the little things that made this such a great experience. He held the door open for a customer carrying a lot of bags and who was struggling to open the door, handed us a paper towel after we each used the restroom (also it's a basic bathroom but clean!!), and this was THE icing on top: moved us to the other side of the small room because he said the wind draft would hit us when the door opens. He came over to talk to us because he said it can only be a good or bad thing if customers were quiet when eating the food. Well food was great and he was so friendly and shared a bit of his family's experience and history with food. Food wise we ordered the soup of the day (chicken), garlic shrimp, salmon, and beef rib. Also had some local Portuguese sodas. The salmon truly surprised me because it was crispy and tasty!! He also mentioned it's a BYOB and liquor wine store was across the street. Love this place. RUN don't walk!!!

Amazing people ! Super nice and thoughtful . Didn't know I was going to make a friend ! Very sweet…read moreand food is best bbq in North newark , the only people who make it with love . & they're Christian ! Amen

This is my first time visiting Newark and I only ate one real restaurant meal, and I 100% picked…read morethe BEST place! We lucked up on parking and found a spot on the street right in from of the restaurant. It's not a large space but cozy from the moment you walk in. The ENTIRE staff were friendly, attentive, and amusing! We had to wait just a few minutes for a table. The menus are so cute and all of our questions were answered. We loved that they raved about everything. We could not go wrong! Not many places I've been have a ground chicken patty burger option so I was excited to try it. They were out of sweet potato fries but the regular fries were delish! I love a homemade fry! I'm not a spicy fan so I had the sauce on the side and after tasting it, I loved it! I risked the spice (it's really not spicy) and added it to my sandwich. Perfection! To top it all off, the strawberry lemonade was just the right amount of everything: not tart, not too sweet. It was a little pricey for lemons are but I get it when you're squeezing lemons! Kai, the owner, was great! I love a black-owned business and what he has built is sure to be there for years to come. The entire staff were amazing. The food was so memorable. When I'm in Newark again it'll be the first place I go. I gotta come back and try the pound cake. They were sold out.

Great service the moment we walked through the doors! Kai (I hope I remembered that correctly) was…read moreamazing. The food was delicious. The Ginger Lemonade made me very very happy. It tasted like homemade lemonade with chunks of lemon - like the kind we'd made for the lemonade stand with lemons from the backyard. Perfect place to stop before a show at the performing arts center across the street. We walked through a beautiful park to get there. Highly recommend!!!! Give them all of your business!!!

As good as a good Newark or Elizabeth Portuguese BBQ as you can get. I'm talking 40 years of…read moreexperience

My son loves the beans and rice here. For myself I would prefer a little seasoning to give the…read morefood a great taste. Everything is always cooked to perfection I just prefer some seasoning. Service is great and the ambiance is cool especially for family.