North Newark Barbeque

This place is absolutely phenomenal! I don't eat parboiled rice and this one is tasty. The shrimp…read moreal ajillo is a little on the bland side, however the meats, french fries, and veggies are all delicious. I will definitely be back here again. The service was perfect. Parking may be difficult

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.

Dinning room

Chicken cube picadillo. Really good! Asked for salad instead of fries

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Menu prices as of 3/1/2026

Ferry St. Barbecue

3.5(319 reviews)

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

This is one of the better BBQ joints in Newark, located right on Ferry St. They have indoor and…read moreoutside 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

Chicken & Beed combo

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Tasty Garlic Shrimp

Elm St Barbeque II

4.1(121 reviews)

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This was our first stop after arriving in Newark, and the enticing smell of BBQ in the air drew us…read moreright in. We tried the ribs and T-bone, and both were perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a great first meal in town!

The ribs were very tender, but a bit lacking in flavor on their own. Adding BBQ sauce definitely…read morehelps, but if you're not a barbecue-sauce type of person, you'll notice the seasoning is pretty mild. The chicken, on the other hand, was good and tender. I did try the garlic sauce, but that was a miss for me -- it was extremely heavy on vinegar and overpowered the dish. Overall, this place is decent if you're craving barbecue. The rice was flavorful and moist, and the fries were actually great. Not mind-blowing, but solid for a casual BBQ stop.

Portuguese chicken

Ribs rice fries family style

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Pulaski Barbeque

4.1(54 reviews)

3.1 mi

I've been eating lunch here for about 15 years and I keep coming back for a few reasons:…read moreThe food is exceptional; the chicken and ribs are the best in Newark by far, probably the best in the state. The yellow rice is a personal favorite of mine and the portions are always generous. The staff are all very friendly, even when it's busy. I'm always greeted with a smile and taken care of promptly. Cleanliness! I've been to plenty of places in the area and not all of them are concerned about cleanliness and hygiene. Pulaski is always sparkling clean and the staff is constantly cleaning every inch of the place. Prices are very fair and well worth it. I always get more food than I can eat in one sitting for between 10-15 dollars. They recently completed a total renovation of the restaurant and it's beautiful! They've really stepped up their game! Check this place out you won't regret it.

Really good Portuguese barbeque chicken. Sides are only rice or fries and I wanted some vegetables…read more Seems like steamed potatoes, cabbage, carrots are the usual for Portuguese barbeque. What could have been a reasonably healthy meal turned into a guilty pleasure.

Dine-in area

Só óleo

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City Rub Smokehouse

3.4(177 reviews)

3.8 mi

I live in the area and have come here a few times. The food is pricey. I will say that. But the…read morestar for me is smoked turkey. It's so flavorful and juicy. The drinks were good as well. I'd go back

Food and drinks are pretty good here and they have a nice happy hour. The location is a little…read morerough but the inside very nice, rustic gaslight farmhouse kind of feel. Bartenders are cool here.

Copper mule cups/ bar

Tiki tiki

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Brisket Quesadilla

KB's BBQ Smokehouse

4.0(291 reviews)

5.1 mi

Food is amazing and customer service is always great Wait…read morewasn't too long Definitely a 9/10

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.

Interior

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Burnt 5 Cheese Mac

Pineapple Express Barbecue

3.4(115 reviews)

3.5 mi

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.

Loved this place!…read more Located in what used to be an old train station, this spot is as cool on the outside as it is on the inside. The vibe is fun and family-friendly, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Inside, there are games for kids, making it a great hangout for all ages. I ordered the Pineapple Express cocktail, super tasty and strong! For food, I went with the half order of beef brisket, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The fried chicken was stellar, juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Everything was solid, but that chicken really stood out. It's located in Lackawanna Plaza, which has a trendy, up-and-coming feel with several other eateries to explore. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu and maybe check out the rest of the plaza while I'm at it!

Inside bar

Chicken sandwich with pickles

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Drink menu at festival

The Yard - Newark

4.6(230 reviews)

2.0 mi

We were looking for a quick dinner before watching a show at the NJPAC and the chef/owner…read moregraciously acquired us a table - by chance! Chef Kai was super welcoming and engaged in convo with us, including with our 8yo daughter - he set the tone for a cozy dining experience that felt like we had entered his home. Everything was fresh, quality, and obviously made with TLC. The dipping sauces were each characteristically delish and I loved that they gave all of them at once so we could try them all. Best ground chicken burger I've had - juicy and worked well with the brioche bun. The oxtail burger was super flavorful and tender. Next time I need to try the shrimp burger. I went with the side of sweet potato tots and oxtail gravy, and it was the best tots I've had especially in the gravy - again, quality and fresh. The pink lemonade was perfection - fresh lemons, real sugar, and not overly sweet at all and check out the container it comes in! Plus lollipops with the check - such a cute added touch. The location is in a park, walking distance from the NJ Pac and train stop. If we had more time (and could take a to go bag with us) we would've absolutely ordered wings and tried another burger - so that'll be for next time! Love having this kind of dining experience in NJ and supporting a community gem like Chef Kai!

I really wanted to support this restaurant, but unfortunately our experience left us feeling…read moreuncomfortable. When we arrived, the owner/chef told us the wait would be about 10-15 minutes. Shortly after, another couple came in and were told about 20 minutes. We were the only two parties waiting. When a table opened, the waitress began seating us, and the chef stopped her and asked the other (AA) couple if they were there first. He then told the gentleman, "I see you with family, and I'm not trying to start any problems." This was said while we were literally being seated, and nothing was said to us. It put us in an awkward and embarrassing position, as we would never intentionally skip ahead of anyone. As a Hispanic couple, the interaction also left us wondering if we were being treated differently, even if that wasn't the intention. Then the drink order added to the frustration. I ordered a hibiscus lemonade and my boyfriend ordered a regular lemonade. The waitress repeated it back incorrectly as strawberry, and I corrected her. About 10 minutes later she brought a strawberry lemonade anyway. When I said that wasn't what I ordered, the chef took the drink and handed it to the other couple who had just ordered a strawberry lemonade , saying it was freshly made and "they didn't want it." That was uncomfortable because I never ordered strawberry to begin with. Overall, the interaction felt dismissive and awkward. Mistakes happen, but the way this was handled -- especially the comments made -- left us feeling unwelcome. I hope this feedback helps improve communication and customer experience moving forward.

Flower bomb, let me guess your favorite...

Live Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm

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Oxtail Burger

Market Barbecue

4.0(15 reviews)

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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.

I had BBQ short ribs and rice. It was a huge plate of food but the meat was not seasoned well, nor…read morewas it barbecued.... or even grilled. I'd say pan fried. I was presented with a tiny container of BBQ sauce.... so I guess that's where the BBQ part comes in. The yellow rice was... yellow. Other than a wee bit too much salt- there was little else in there. All in all the food was edible and I left with a full belly. The price was right and the people nice enough. The owner seemed to know everyone that walked in the door. ....a simple neighborhood restaurant.

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Kanoon

3.7(127 reviews)

8.5 mi

We went to Kanoon for my mom's birthday and we had a wonderful time. They did a little show in the…read morekitchen area which was really fun. The presentation of the food was excellent as well with a smoke show. The food was incredible too. I followed the reviews and got the smoked chicken which was a great choice. We also got the ribs and brisket. I definitely liked the brisket more than the ribs in case you are looking to make a choice. I got their special fries and I absolutely loved them. They were so lemony and garlicky. They have sauces that they serve with the food and some that are on the table as well. I think the sauces are definitely necessary. The meat is delicious but mildly seasoned. I live a bit far and I loved the food so much that I got brisket and smoked chicken to go as well. The brisket makes such an amazing sandwich with some sriracha aioli and cheese. The service was excellent throughout. We were seated immediately and everything was taken care of efficiently.

We have been dying to make it here and so glad we did finally! There is a small parking lot to the…read moreside of the restaurant otherwise it's street parking (all free parking). We arrived on a Saturday the place was absolutely packed but we were seated within about 5 minutes. We were seated right near the smokers and it was so cool to watch them prepare each dish. The presentation here is phenomenal as is the quality of all the meat here. A fresh salad with oil was brought complimentary to the table and it was delicious. We ordered the Buffalo smoked chicken wings and Baba-Ghanoj for appetizers. The chicken wings were so tender that as you picked them up the meat literally fell off the bone! The sauce was subtle but had a nice Buffalo kick at the end. The baba-ghanoj was served cold and was perfect with a little sprinkle of salt. The fresh pitas paired perfectly with it. I'm glad I did my research on this spot as everyone recommended the fresh mint lemonade. Wow amazing and refreshing I love that it came out as a slushy like consistency. I could easily drink them all day and they're probably amazing to eat outside in the warmer months and enjoy. We each ordered the meat platters in 1lb portions which are served with fresh smoked rice that is so good and filling. I wanted the beef shank but sadly they were out and ordered the smoked beef short rib. They served everything on a platter for us which the presentation I must say is outstanding . My boyfriend ordered the smoked brisket and it was so tender and flavorful he kept saying "it's terrible you won't like it because he didn't want to share it at all LOL". We had no room for dessert but I cannot wait to return for our next dinner date night! I would definitely give it 4/5 stars. Nothing was terrible the only complaints I had is once we were seated and our order was taken our server asked if we want appetizers first which we said yes and everything came out at once. Which is fine not terrible just our table was packed and hard to eat. Additionally once our food came out it was hard to get anyone's attention for more drinks but it was no too much of an issue that it ruined the night as they were definitely way too busy and seemed to be short staffed. I definitely want to return and check out the rest of their menu. I highly recommend making the trip to Kanoon!