Leaving New York now and going to Cleveland by car is in its self, challenging. But, going through New Jersey gives us a bevy of great places to stop and eat a very good lunch. Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill in Wharton, NJ is a pretty terrific stop a 800 mile drive. The smells permeating from this roadhouse diner were intoxicating. I ordered the Quit Jerkin' Around with Smoked pulled pork, slaw, jerk bbq sauce on a toasted brioche bun. served with fries and slaw which I totally enjoyed. My y son ordered the Jerk Chicken Leg Quarter Spicy Jerk chicken leg quarter served with rice and beans and sweet plantains which he devoured We sat outside as this dog friendly restaurant was so welcoming. The staff was accommodating informative as to what Caribbean cuisine was all about. Everything these nice people did for us was so gracious you couldn't do anything but love this place. read more

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What a delicious experience I had tonight at Roasted Breadfruit. One of the things I miss most about living out here is Caribbean food and I'm so happy that I found them online. We started off with the fried pickles that were the perfect combination of crunchy and tasty. The best fried pickles I've had because the batter was seasoned and the pickles were cooked yet still crunchy. They created a sorrel type dipping sauce that was absolutely out of this world. What drew me to this was the smoked brisket sandwich. The brisket was flavorful and literally melted in your mouth. It was topped with melted cheese and a mango habanero chutney that was out of this world. The flavor profile of this dish was exquisite. My husband did a make your own meal, which included two meats and two sides. He opted for the jerk chicken an ribs with a side of Caribbean rice and fried plantain. He really enjoyed the cook on the meats. I can't wait to come back and try their Mac and cheese. read more

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We has so much fun trying Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill. We were so excited to try this Caribbean BBQ fusion. The vibes of the restaurant are very cozy, and we chose to eat upstairs. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly, and explained that his family owned and operated the business. Many of the recipes are family recipes, which we found really charming. We ordered the Oxtail Stew, which came with rice, beans, and plantains. This was the best dish of the night. The oxtail had large chunks of super tender meat. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We also ordered the Make Your Own Platter and chose ribs, brisket, french fries, and mac and cheese. The servings were huge. The ribs were excellent, tender and smoky, and came with lots of dipping sauces. The brisket was just okay for us. It was a little dry, and we think they could have used a fattier cut. It also could've tasted a bit smokier. The mac and cheese was AMAZINGLY rich, and the fries were also very tasty. Overall this was a great experience and I can definitely see coming back just for the oxtail. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Oxtail Stew - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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Craving BBQ? This place satisfies! It's Jersey so there's a flare here: Caribbean. But if you're hankering for the standard fare, that's offered too. I'm a bit weird, I tend to judge BBQ joints by the quality of the sides, if they're good, the meat usually doesn't disappoint. Let me just say the Mac n Cheese is absolutely incredible! The chef's 6 year old daughter picked this recipe. She did good, real good. The corn bread was meh but the fruit compote surely helped. I suggest to skip the sauces, they're overpowering. Brisket: juicy, spectacular. Ribs: St Louis would be proud. Staff and owners are extremely friendly. I usually don't drink, but it was hot and I would have loved washing everything down with a beer. Oh well, no liquor. BUT, I'll definitely be back. read more

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BBQ was very good. The server was very friendly and informative. The space is very nice and cozy. Downstairs was a bit cold. We really enjoyed the meal overall. BTW it is byob. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - The spread - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

My husband & I went to Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill last night for the first time and we will definitely be back! Gabby (hope I spelled it correctly) greeted us with a smile the moment we walked in and made us feel welcomed:) Gabby was friendly, professional, knowledgeable about the menu and extremely attentive during our time there. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich with fries and I had the Jerk Chicken meal. Our meals were delicious and we enjoyed our conversation with Gabby about the inspiration behind the menu as well as where her family is from, Dominica, and even showed us the location on a map. We will definitely spread the word to our family and friends and we highly recommend you stop by for a delicious meal and to enjoy the welcoming upbeat atmosphere, great music, as well as their outdoor patio! read more

Saw an instagram video of this place and figured we'd give it a try. The building is kind of hidden off rt 15 so if you don't know it's there, you'd probably miss it. They have two floors with more of the seating on the second floor. We started off with fried Mac and cheese balls which were some of the best I've ever had. For our meals I got the Meat me Halfway (brisket sandwich) and my fiancé got a create your own platter with ribs, brisket, broccoli, and roasted breadfruit. While I enjoyed the sandwich the bun was very large compared to the amount of meat. I think I would have been happier with the same amount of meat on a smaller bun. The French fries were very tasty, I really enjoyed the seasoning on them. My fiancé said his meal was very good as well, the meats were all cooked perfect. Our waitress was nice but nothing about the service (good or bad) really stood out to me. Overall the experience was good and I'll most likely go back to try something new but not necessarily rushing back there. read more

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Great food and relaxing atmosphere. A new place for us and now one of our favorites!!! read more

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We had the ribs, brisket and brisket burger. They are all super delicious. The ribs are St. Louis style and the best I ever had. Also love the coconut rice. This place is a gem! read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Ribs, brisket and rice & beans lunch special - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

The service here just adds to the amazing culinary experience. The ribs and brisket were amazing, as we're the corn riblets and Mac and cheese. This is an amazing family run establishment that you need to experience. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Fry-ders (stuffed bakes) - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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I was very pleased with the well-spiced food made from fresh ingredients. There is a popular outdoor seating area which I appreciated since there is a pleasant breeze in a festive relaxed atmosphere. The staff is professional and explained their non-meat choices including fried pickles, rasta pasta, and jerk salmon. All of those were excellent, as was the roasted breadfruit itself and their sweet tangy sorrel drink. I was in Wharton to celebrate their annual Canal Day and plan to return to this restaurant the next time I am in the area. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Jerk salmon, roasted breadfruit, and rasta pasta along with a tasty sorrel drink. - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

Read and heard so many great reviews about this place, that we decided to do a takeout order of a variety of things on the menu, and man was it good! The jerk chicken, brisket, ribs, were all done perfectly. Even the rice and beans, mac and cheese and the corn riblets were bursting with flavor! To top it off, great sauces on the side as well, including a sweet sauce that went perfect with the plantains we also ordered. Everything just hit all the right notes, we loved every bite, and soon we'll do another takeout to try their curry offerings, the rasta pasta and the intriguing breadfruit. Can't wait! read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

So glad we finally found a bangin ass BBQ spot! We tried the juicy Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork with Mango Chutney Sauce, Sorrel BBQ Sauce and Jerk Sauce For Sides: Roasted Garlic Broccoli, House SLAW, Coconut Rice and Fresh Cornbread For Drinks: Reggae Refresher and Seaside Passion Spritz The Appetizer: Pork Mac and Cheese Balls to die for! Tried Roasted Breadfruit for the first time, So Yummy! Love the Amazing and Friendly Staff and they even gave us extra Mango Chutney to take home. It's BYOB! Keep up the Awesomeness and quality food, Roasted Breadfruit!! Definitely coming back for more read more

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Stopped in to pick up lunch, decided to stay. Ordered jerk chicken from very friendly hostess who explained to me why they don't serve steamed veg (not so popular?) and why they don't serve ackee (difficult to find it fresh). Great ambiance with reggae music and barbecue jerk smoke. Rice and red beans (I know them as peas) fluffy and quite good; fairly good fried plantains (I'm used to having them roasted); chicken tasty but a bit dry and not falling off the bone, great jerk gravy sweet and spicy the best part of the meal. Plenty of parking in a big lot. Needs improvement, gets extra half star for great ambiance and effort. read more

Food was delicious! The brisket was juicy and savory. The service was outstanding, our server was very friendly and the food came out super fast, within 20 minutes of being seated! Highly recommended! read more

We ate here for the first time and as soon as we pulled up it smelled so good. We sat outside and our waiter was awesome. He gave us the whole background story on their food and was super nice. It was such a wonderful experience. We will be back for more! read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Pulled pork with a side of Coconut Rice - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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Hands down the beat bbq I've ever had. The brisket and ribs are a culinary treat. The corn niblets and Mac and cheese are a must for sides. The staff is all family and they are so polite and well versed in the food. We will be back and will bring friends. This is a must try if you haven't been here. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Ribs, brisket, mac and cheese and corn nibblets - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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The BEST BBQ LOCAL TO NYC hands down. From the smoked brisket to the fall off the bone ribs it's all so good. Awesome spot to enjoy a nice dinner and cocktail. Owners are great people. Go check them out if you're in the area looking for phenomenal cuisine!! read more

I was curious about The Roasted Breadfruit after noticing it along route 15. There are 2 floors to the restaurant so we headed upstairs for a table and to say hello to the server. We were welcomed with a smile and friendly service. The food was AMAZING. The Jerk Shrimp Bruschetta was delicious and unique. The salmon was definitely some of the best I've had in the area - I hope they add this to the permanent menu. Every side was incredible as well. We got the Mac and cheese (also some of the best I've had), red beans, potato salad and glazed carrots / green beans. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Jerk Shrimp Bruschetta (minus 2) - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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I've been here twice: once in person and another time for a take out order. The staff is friendly and family like. The food portions are lovely and the taste is phenomenal. The right amount of tang, spice, sweetness and sourness. It's nice to have such a diverse niche of food in this all americana or Italian dominant food neighborhood. It's refreshing! As a vegetarian they did have a tasty pasta dish which was flavorful with a Caribbean twist. Hoping for more vegetarian options. In the meantime the sides are delicious! read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Plantains, Mac and cheese, corn bread - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

Oh man, I rarely leave reviews, usually when a place is really good or really bad. This place is definitely really good, like really really good. Top 3 bbq spots I've been to and I've been to A LOT. The blend of the Caribbean flavors and spices with a perfectly done bbq makes for one heck of a meal. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Ribs and Spicy Jerk Chicken Quarter - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

Brisket is delicious and falls apart it's so tender. So be aware of that. The garlic potatoes are to die for. Even the sauces are excellent. The service was average but friendly. The place is a smoke house, that's all you need to know. read more

Food is delicious and the staff is sweet & helpful. Also a great soundtrack! Felt like I was at a roadside restaurant in the Caribbean. A delight! read more

We recently visited Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse & Grill on a Saturday evening and were treated to a terrific meal! The portions are big, as is the flavor of everything we had. We've been to Texas a few times, & this BBQ is every bit as tasty & tender! As for the service, both Mikhael & his sister, Gabriel, could not have been more pleasant. This is a family run business, which we could tell by the way we were welcomed & attended to... We will definitely be back to dine there. read more

Chicken wings could've used more sauce as they were a little dry. The burger was decent and fries were very tasty. The wait staff was not very attentive and didn't seem to know much about the menu. If I wanted a good burger and wings I would definitely go somewhere else before here. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Chicken Whole Wings (6) - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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Excellent meal from apps to dessert. Server friendly and helpful. Tried chicken, brisket and ribs. Loved the corn side. And the black rum cake true delight. And it's byob! Will definitely return. Clean and cute design. read more

We just had lunch here. The inside decor is warm and tastefully done. Very friendly server and we met Chris, the chef. Our food was plentiful and delicious. I had the Quit Jerkin' around pork sandwich with a side of carmelized green beans and carrots plus coleslaw. Everything was excellent. My partner had the Meat Me Halfway chopped brisket sandwich with a side of smoked red beans and coleslaw. His was also delicious. We can't wait to go back and try the Smokehouse Chicken Curry, the smash burger and some smoked chicken. Nicely done Chef Chris and staff!! read more

This is a BYOB restaurant! My wife and I had the Don't Rib Me Wrong appitiser which was 4 very meaty ribs. My son had the Smoked and Fried Potato Skins. We all enjoyed themnvery much! For main course, my wife had the brisket chicken combo, my son had the Mac a cheese bowl and I had the brisket and pulled pork combo. Overall the portions are generous, we brought home lunch for two. My son has the Smoked Sweet Potato which was delicious. The barbecue was very good, try both the chutney and jerk sauces. This was a nice change of pace meal. The pitmaster is a nice guy, service was good with a steady flow of people. There is a second floor with more tables. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Menu - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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Great ribs and brisket. Mac and cheese is excellent too. Highly recommend. Hard to find good bbq in Jersey so this place is a must.

Saw them on social media tagged as a place to go and took an almost hour drive to try it out. The food was amazing. Tried the smoked oxtails with coco rice, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese. YUM. the Sorrel was a fantastic drink to wash it dow. We enjoyed all of it. Our server treated us like family. we would absolutely recommend this place to everyone. read more

Good find, the ambiance is cute like you're in a barn/lodge just missing fireplace. Main seating is upstairs but they have floor level seating too. Tried bbq and curry chicken both were delicious. Ribs are tender and meaty. Brisket balance fat and meat you can just slice off with your fork. Coconut rice has a nice texture where its grain by grain not mushy and hint of sweetness for coconut. For sides tried breadfruit which reminds me of yucca and well seasoned and fried, sweet plantains as expected. All staff we came across was so friendly and welcoming contributing to a wonderful experience. read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - curry chicken - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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Great food, better company. They are very welcoming and the table fare and service was memorable! Will definitely go back.

overall very nice nice people food could have been a little warmer but all was wonderful give it a try read more

Great food, nice people. Could use a bit more sauce on the sandwich, but the smoke was there!

Great ambiance , clean, friendly staff and delicious food served timely. I Will definitely be back .

oh my God this place is so good. We stopped here on a whim on the way back from a hike. I ordered online. It was ready so fast. We picked it up and took a couple bites in the car w my three kids it was so good we went back in and Ordered more to take home. read more

If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would. Five is not enough. The food was so delicious that I am fairly certain I moaned with each bite--and at some point--nearly stopped breathing when I took the first bite out of the perfectly braised oxtail. Everything was phenomenal. And there were three of us--hungry NYC foodies coming from a spa retreat in PA--and we were ready to devour a whole pig. And while absolutely mind blowing, the food was just part of the unforgettable experience. We all fell in love with owner, Kathleen, who shared with us stories of her homeland of Dominica; of her love of nourishing bellies and hearts; of her love for the local community; and what to expect when the restaurant transforms from wintry comfort to summer outdoor grilling extravaganza. My friends and I live an hour away, and we cannot wait to be back for more love-spiced Caribbean food, open mic days, and the unique energy permeating throughout Roasted Breadfruit. read more

Really amazing food. But they have to get better a phone answering situation. I don't want to order online bc I want to pay in cash!!! But the people are soooooo nice and the food is really phenomenal. read more

We were out on the bike today, and finally had a chance to stop here and we were so glad we did!!! The atmosphere was great, our server was a delightful young man who was friendly and attentive. If all that wasn't good enough, the food was fantastic!!! We had the wings, the Mac & cheese pulled pork balls, the smashed burger and of course I had the 2 meat sampler. The brisket and the ribs with the broccoli and coconut rice. We were too full for dessert but we had a couple of their mock tails (no liqueur license yet) and they were delicious as well. I highly recommend stopping in for a taste of the Caribbean! read more

Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse and Grill - Smokehouse Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

My parents and I decided to come because we loved the old smokehouse that was here and wanted to try The Roasted Breadfruit to see how the food was. For being open only 4 months, they have done a phenomenal job and I can see them (and hope) they'll be here for a long time!! Kathleen the owner and her family are so kind and sweet! They are always checking in to see how things are and are so wonderful, patient and just a bundle of joy that brings a smile to everyone's face! It is BYOB! After reading RAVING reviews we finally got around to eating there and they DID NOT disappoint!. The portions were super generous and worth the price! We had ALOT to take home because we were so full! The Bayfront Colada drink was so sweet, refreshing and delicious. I ordered the you chose 2 and got the brisket and pork. The brisket and pork were both so tender, flavorful, and filling! It came with two sides so I got the Mac and cheese and roasted garlic broccoli! The Mac was so creamy and filled with deliciousness! The roasted garlic broccoli was so good that I actually finished that first! Each bite was filled with garlic and so good! Best broccoli I've had. Everything on my plate was a 9.5/10 My dad got the quit jerking around sandwich and my dad said it was very juicy no fat and gave it a 9/10! My mom got the half rack of ribs and she said they were so tender they fell off the bone. 8/10! My mom gave the Bayfront colada and Mac and cheese a 10/10! We were so full we didn't get dessert but when we come back I'll have to get dessert which I'm sure will be so good! We will 100% be back. It is scan to pay which was great! I loved the reggae music that played too! Highly recommend coming and trying this delicious homemade food! Thank you read more

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