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    Royal Barbecue

    3.7 (21 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    James B.

    Little hole in the wall BUT just what I like! Simple Portuguese BBQ on a coal fire grill at a reasonable price! Huge portions! Don't expect anything fancy just good simple takeout. Oh yeah don't expect a warm greeting, traditional hard working Portuguese owner is rather blunt. But I am not there for a sit down dinner so works for me.

    Famous BBQ'd half chicken with rice and fries.
    Lex T.

    I grew up eating their Portuguese bbq for the last two decades. This is hands down my favorite bbq place. The grilled chicken and ribs are to die for so what are you waiting for? Get some!!! The family that operates this joint are super nice as well. Chicken and ribs all day baby!

    I poked at the rice and checked under the ribs to look for the damn hot sauce that the rotund old guy said was in there

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    We order 5 days a week! Excellent fresh homemade food. We rated it one of the best restaurants in New Jersey!

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    Best frango in the area. Great prices, have never been disappointed with the takeout here.

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    The grilled chicken and ribs are to die for so what are you waiting for?

    $15 Ribs

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    Jersey Shore BBQ

    Jersey Shore BBQ

    4.3
    (278 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Had a really great experience there today. Food was fantastic…read more I went there with my folks who are a bit older and picky eaters. The manager David recommented the family meal. It was perfect. We shared it family style, My parents were able to sample everything and had a great time. It was a good amount of food for the money. Also the corn bread was really moist and would recommend adding that. Would recommend JSBBQ.

    I will start off by saying I am not the biggest BBQ lover but my husband does love it. We both…read moreordered the half rack of ribs with sides. We could have easily shared this. The portions for the meats were very big. My husband got ranch beans and sweet potato fries for his sides. While the sides were small for both of us, the sweet potato fries were for a family of 4... HUGE portion. He got at least 2 meals out of it. My sides were the Mac and Cheese which was very cheesy and delicious as well as the tomato cucumber salad. I love a good cucumber salad. Like I said before, those sides were very small. I wish I could have just had a plate of sides. The pickles they give you were also very delicious. I also don't like cornbread which came with our orders and theirs was actually sweet and moist. But like I said, as a person who really does not care for BBQ, a plate of sides would be amazing. We also got the 'Jalapeno Honey' wings which were a good size, but I didn't taste much jalapeno or honey for that matter. They were just kind of mild. My husband loved his meal but he does prefer Big Ed's BBQ in Matawan. Our whole meal was $80 which is quite a lot for no waiter service, just counter. The food was very quick and the service in general was okay. We probably would not be back, but it is worth it to check it out. They had a steady flow of customers throughout the time we were eating there.

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    1/2 rack of ribs, Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
    1/2 rack of ribs, Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    3.8
    (769 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Came here on Thanksgiving and the place was relatively empty, but there were a few other occupied…read moretables - I'd say maybe 20% of the restaurant was full while we were eating. Staff were super attentive and accommodating - we appreciate the great service on a holiday! Ambiance felt modern and more futuristic - black, sleek counters and tables with K-Pop playing on all the TVs. Food was easy to order with the iPad and came out within a reasonable amount of time post ordering. Food selection was solid - we ended up just getting the hotpot option so we shared all the dishes that came out and put them in our individual pots. Flavors were solid and quality was fine. It was a typical AYCE experience so we left full, but we had a good time. Thanks, KPOT!

    I went for the first time to the Overland plaza restaurant and I've been thinking about it ever…read moresince! I love Ramen so of course I had to try ramen noodles in the Szechuan Spicy hot pot with garlic cloves. We used the grill to cook our onions, peppers and more garlic cloves with garlic shrimp, beef bulgogi, short ribs, steak and I tried the beef tongue. I couldn't remember how my grandmother made it but putting it directly on the grill wasn't it... lol! I will try again after looking up a few recipes! The staff there is awesome and very helpful. I went with a friend who K-Pots frequently so she was mainly fixing ours and showing me the ropes and adding my choices on request; basically showing me what and how to prepare. We chose the dinner option during lunch hours to get premium meats. Our server was always coming to make sure we were ok and I wish I could remember her name now. So sorry! I have to say I enjoyed the entire experience; ambience of the lighting, music, table setup, staff, and there was an anime event they were preparing for! It is definitely an experience to be had and I will be going back real soon!

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    The order :) so easy and fast with the IPad! Love it !
    The order :) so easy and fast with the IPad! Love it !
    Veggie spread for the KPOT
    Veggie spread for the KPOT
    KPOT table for two!

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    Avo's Ria Mar

    Avo's Ria Mar

    3.7
    (315 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I planned a small dinner at Ria Mar for my wife's 40th birthday and would recommend it for anyone…read more We had 20+ people so were able to have a small room in the banquet hall with a preset menu. From calling around, I felt Ria Mar was giving the most selection and value for the per person $$. The amount of food we got reassured me we got our moneys worth. So many delicious appetizers, and the meals were also very good. My only complaint, though a very small one, was the overall "pace" of the evening. Our server was working hard to keep things moving but ultimately the rooms location and I assume the need for additional help kind of slowed things down a bit. It wasn't anything that would keep me from hosting another event there. I'd still highly recommend it.

    I went to Avo Ria Mar for a birthday dinner. The waiters were super patient and nice, which I…read morereally appreciated. However, my utensils were dirty when I sat down. the waiter apologized right away, but it made me wonder about the rest.The bread and salad were complimentary and both were really good. We started with a pitcher of red sangria, which everyone enjoyed. For entrées, we ordered the bacon-wrapped chicken (the sauce was tasty, but the chicken itself was dry), the braised short ribs (very good), and the seafood rice, which was delicious. The shrimp avo was just okay. Overall, I'd recommend the place for the friendly service and good food; just make sure your utensils are clean before you start eating.

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    Dinning area
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    Gusto Grill

    Gusto Grill

    3.9
    (553 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    This was a disappointing and embarrassing dinner. We took out-of-town family here for a graduation…read moredinner and it was bad all around. Service: everything took very long. Our waitress was great but she was working the entire side of the restaurant where we were sitting. This was especially pronounced because one of my guests couldn't leave late. Food: subpar. We were here a few times a few years ago and I remember it being much better. The wings were good, especially the sauce. The sticky ribs were too salty and the ribs, while tender, tasted dry and overcooked. The pastas we ordered were overcooked and soft. The beef bulgolgi wasn't great. It was ok. Overall, a disappointment. Price is high for quality of food. Ambience: I remember this place being more lively and full. This time, on a Friday night, at dinner time, it was half empty. Other: trauma alert- read at your own risk. Once read, it cannot be unread!! When my daughter opened her napkin with the utensils, a spider jumped out at her and she was screaming! It took a while to get another set of napkins and utensils but when we finally did, I had to open the napkin for her because she was afraid to open it....

    It's been too long since I've been to Gusto Grill but it ended up being the perfect spot for a…read morereunion with some friends. All of us with very different diets ended up finding something we loved. All of the good: -There was no trouble for 4 of us to get a table around 2:30ish on a Saturday. The space is huge, and it looked like they were even holding a private party upstairs. -A big menu with lots of options. We had everyone from vegan to basically carnivore at the table and the only trouble came when we realized most of their bread options had milk in them. The friend with a vegan diet knew to ask, but this would have been totally missed by me. She ended up getting a noodle dish and we all ate very happy. -My veggie burger was pretty good! As much as I love them, I can be a veggie burger snob. It's one of those things that need to be done right and the Gusto Grill veggie burger was done well in my opinion. Loved that it was a bit different with edamame as one of the bases. A great meal and a great time getting together with old friends. Highly recommend!

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    Fries here are delicious!
    Fries here are delicious!
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    Umi Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet

    Umi Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet

    3.7
    (334 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    My family and I wanting to try fresh seafood was amazed by all the different seafoods they have! we…read morewere immediately greeted, sat, and received our drinks and off you go! There is A LOT to choose from but it makes it fun and delightful! Take a little from here and there! Great variety! And of course lots for the kids to choose from!

    In a state that has an abundance of Chinese buffets, they all seem to be cut from the same cloth:…read morebasic, no-frills, & you pay for what you get. You don't pay for a wonderful "experience" --- that was never part of the package. UMI Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet changes that, and offers the Chinese Buffet in a setting that is bright, open, and beautifully decorated. There is no real "server" when you come here, all of the servers work as a collective --- you call one down, they bring you your drink, another passes by they collect your plate. These workers definitely work in harmony. Now I have to say: this Buffet is a bit pricier than the normal "Flaming Grill & Buffet" --- adults are $23.99 and kids are between $11-16. But remember: you getting not just the food --- your getting what most other buffets don't offer: AN EXPERIENCE. Besides the "hot dishes" like hibachi beef and orange chicken, UMI Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet offers a wide variety not seen anywhere else: Hot Pot anyone? Included! Ramen? Included! Unlimited Bubble Tea? Included! Beverages? Included! Taste-wise I was thoroughly impressed. Since this is a popular buffet, it seems the food is refreshed quite often, meaning nothing will remain in the warmers for too long. Some of my favorites? Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Braised Pork Belly, and the Cantaloupe Boba Tea. True to it's name, this Buffet exceeded my expectations, was an absolute EXPERIENCE and I can't wait for another visit!

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    HUGEEEE SELECTION. Recommend for big families.
    HUGEEEE SELECTION. Recommend for big families.
    Umi Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet
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