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    Dave J.

    Here's the deal tucked at the end of a strip mall that unassuming barbecue pit is serving some delicious food They have sampler platters, which give you a great option to taste a variety of delicious barbecue food. The place is very clean. The people are friendly. Great spot They also provide catering !!

    Texas Trinity Family Combo w/ mac and cheese  side, waffle fries.
    Cara S.

    We ordered takeout from here and got the Texas Trinity Combo, which comes with with brisket, ribs, cheddar jalapeño sausage, cornbread, pickles, and one side. The brisket was cooked perfectly and was very tender, but not too fatty. The ribs were very smoky and tasty, and also also very tender. I was not a huge fan of the cheddar jalapeño sausage, and found it to be a bit salty, but this may be due to personal preference, as I don't usually like sausage anyways. We chose the mac and cheese as our side, and although I wish we got a bit more, it was delicious. We also added on waffle fries and the corn & black bean salad. The fries came a little soggy, probably from the car ride home, but we threw them in the toaster oven and they crisped right back up. I was not a huge fan of the corn and bean side, which was a bit plain and seemed expensive ($4) for how small and plain it was. The entire meal was more than enough for dinner for 2 people, with leftovers for lunch, and only cost around $40 total , which i thought was a great deal. Althought I can't speak to the dine-in experience, the service for takeout was very polite and our order was ready almost immediately. My husband also said the inside looked very cute and he would like to return to try dining in.

    Burger with lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo. Side of 'crispy fries' and pickles.
    Naphia S.

    New restaurant that opened up in the area so I wanted to give it a try. I called my order in for pick up. The person that answered the phone was pleasant & helpful. I subbed the chips the meals came with for fries. The burger was pretty small, way more bun than burger. It was also pretty dry. The 'crispy fries' were not crispy at all, and dry. They give you 3 different bbq sauces on the side, which came in handy for the fries. The mac & cheese brisket and pulled bbq pork sandwiches were ok, as were the ribs. The rib platter was supposed to come with cornbread but it unfortunately was missing from the bag.

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    We were in the mood to support another local #SmallBusiness. @BigDudesBigFoods took a little ride up to @TheBBQPitNJ in #HackettstownNJ for a couple of #JalapenoCheddar Sausage and #SmokedTurkey #samiches . Both are NEW menu items and both are juicy and delicious . The #homemade #HushPuppies with #MapleButter were amazing as were the #DeepFried cornbread bites. Of course, we had to try the chicken wings and were not disappointed. Robert, Stephanie and the gang really made us feel at home. We even got an early peek at the new place, two doors down, coming in 2026. If you are looking for some tasty BBQ in the Hackettstown area, look no further. #ThePitBBQ is it. #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #BDBFCertified #BDBF

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    My first visit here. I got a pound of pulled pork. No sauce. The absolute best I've ever had. I will be back.

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    The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly. Very small place. Will go back again.

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    Excellent ribs, baked beans and coleslaw. Service was friendly and super fast. Can't wait to go back and get more!

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    The Sizzle BBQ

    The Sizzle BBQ

    3.9
    (143 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    We went here for lunch. I had the Lucia salad, an amazing combination of lettuce, tomatoes,…read morecranberries, avocado, mango, and grilled chicken. It was so good, I didn't even bother with dressing. My son had the daily special of chorizo tacos. While they did come on flour tortillas, which are not his favorite, the chorizo itself was absolutely delicious. I normally avoid chorizo because it can be super-spicy, but in this case, it was just beautifully flavored with touches of greens and onions on top. We both got the house-made lemonades to drink. One with mint and ginger, which my son quite liked (it's the one that looks like a green potion in the photos); one with lavender, which I adored. We were also offered toast with three different house sauces to try on it as a complementary appetizer. The decor and ambience is cozy, inviting, and charming. Service was prompt and courteous. Overall, this is a little gem of an eatery in Hackettstown that I can highly recommend.

    This place said, "Why choose a country?" and I respect that. Argentinian + Uruguayan…read morebakery/restaurant... with a Mexican corner on the menu just to keep things spicy. So yes, by my highly scientific logic, this is also a Mexican spot. The decor definitely leans Mexico, heavy, which its amazing, kept reminding me of my favorite Mexican restaurant. But anyway, we're not here for interior design, we're here to eat. There's a LOT going on here, menu wise and vibe pwise, but in a good way. I ordered the Sandwiches de Miga 'Olímpico' and if you haven't tried them yet, that's a personal failure you can still fix. They're a must. Soft, classic, comforting... except for the edges. The edges were... questionable. Hard/frozen-ish. Not blaming anyone directly, maybe the fridge settings were on "Antarctica," maybe they weren't fully thawed. We'll never know. But that first bite hurt emotionally. It was like ordering a burger without pickles, taking a confident bite, and BOOM! pickle. Suddenly your whole day shifts slightly off center. Service wise: the guy at the counter stared at me, I started my order with zero greeting, felt like human self checkout, and I'm fine with that. Sometimes you don't want conversation, you just want carbs. Despite the frozen edge plot twist, I'm 100% coming back. The food has real potential, the place has character, and I need to try their asado.

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    The arrival of The Sizzle Bakery, our new Argentinian-Uruguayan bakery inside The Sizzle BBQ! Facturas in Hackettstown, Warren County, NJ.
    The arrival of The Sizzle Bakery, our new Argentinian-Uruguayan bakery inside The Sizzle BBQ! Facturas in Hackettstown, Warren County, NJ.
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    Churrascaria Paladar

    Churrascaria Paladar

    3.6
    (208 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    Had a wonderful dinner with 7 other family members on a busy Saturday night. This place is a hidden…read moregem in Hackettstown. We were able to make a reservation, and the restaurant was kind enough to extend our reservation when we were delayed -- especially on one of their busiest nights of the week. Maria was exceptionally nice and helpful in making reservations. Food was delicious and enjoyable throughout all the courses. The Picanha and Beef Short Ribs were my favorites of the Rodizio. My parents split a steak entree and the salmon - the restaurant was kind enough to split both entrees on two plates for each of them. Both servings were generous. Had an Old Fashioned and a Caipirinha - both were excellent. They also have an extensive wine and whiskey menu. Service was pretty good. I would say the only hiccup was the food took forever to come, which seems strange for Rodizio. But I attribute the delay to the tardiness of two folks in our party, and a little inexperience of our server. But aside from that, he did a good job. We got to meet the manager Tatiana, who was fabulous - you can tell she cares about her craft, and the owner Joe, who was exceptionally kind and friendly. My niece and his son apparently went to the same school, so it was truly nice to make the acquaintance. I love to support small business, and it doesn't get better than this. I will make sure to stop here again soon - this was a fantastic experience.

    I had the short ribs of beef. Others in my party had rodizio and one had seafood paella. My dish…read morewas tender, but very salty. I've heard that's common with Brazilian cuisine, but it was too salty for me. The paella was surprisingly small portion-wise compared to the way most restaurants serve it. And, the rodizio was a slow journey....the meat came out so slowly that it wasn't enjoyable.

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    Marley's Gotham Grill

    Marley's Gotham Grill

    3.3
    (392 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    We've heard great things about the wings at Marley's Gotham Grill and we were not disappointed with…read morethe options. 402 different sauces. The wings come lightly breaded or not, boned or boneless or you can get falafel w/ sauces. I was pleased to see the full bar and happy they had my Leigenkugel summer shandy. Hubby got Diet Pepsi. He was thinking of getting food off the menu but we decided to see how hungry we were after the wings. 12 wings were plenty and we couldn't even eat those. The Jack Be Nimble w/ Jack Daniel's sauce were our favorites and came with plenty of sauce. We enjoyed the ginger garlic honey as well which seemed more like a rub, but the JD was wet and better. Plus they bring out fresh chips which are supper crunchy and delicious. The wings came out super quick and our server Crystal B was very attentive. The bar is very happening and features local brews as well as all the favorites. There are many options to sit and enjoy. There is outdoor in front of the restaurant and in the patio in the back. You can sit along the bar for a louder atmosphere or on the other side for a quieter more family oriented environment. Hubby wanted a coffee and opted for an Irish Coffee while I finished my beer. It was made with Jameson which is common but not his favorite. It was topped off with a light layer of whipped cream and green food coloring (not a fan).

    This is a composite and represents the lunch time experience. The burgers are good. The fries have…read morebeen awful. Consistently awful. They came out and they were not very warm. I don't really care much about fries so it isn't a deal breaker but if I'm paying for as part of the whole meal... not acceptable. The French Onion soup was good. Their Reuben is okay. The potato skins... pass. Small, needed to be crispier for my liking. I have had better experiences here later on in the day. I'll go with busier is better for them. The staff is always pleasant. Whatever the other mis-steps the people who serve you are really awesome. Considering evening and the crew I'll go with 3 over the 2 stars my recent experiences have earned. I don't see lunch here again. Oh, make sure to put at least 2 quarters in the meter. Lunch was over an hour and though the meter guy was cool he didn't have to be. I'm sure I would have gotten a ticket had I not been walking to my vehicle. He gave a friendly mention that the time was up.

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    Order wings with the sauce on the side so many sauces you can't count.

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    30 Burgers

    30 Burgers

    3.4
    (54 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Visiting area for the weekend and stopped in as we had a hankering for burgers and wanted to dine…read morewith one of the local establishments vs a chain. As we drove up, It looked abandoned but had an open sign and then I noticed someone waiting (for a to go order) inside so we took a chance and went in to give it a try. I was starving and hadn't had anything to eat all day and it was 2pm. We ordered a few things including the BBQ Bulls eye burger, the Cordon Blue Burger (subbed beef patty) and the Fat Elvis which supposedly had gyro meat, cheesesteak, chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks all on French bread/sub loaf. Also ordered seasoned fries with fry sauce. The Fat Elvis was actually interesting and decent, BUT again, I was starving. If I weren't starving, I think the sandwich would have been just ok. Not bad, but just ok. Also, I believe they actually made me the Fat Daddy vs the Elvis because I didn't see a trace of any gyro meat. The Bullseye burger was good according to my lunch buddy and he said he'd come back and dine again. He's a fan of anything with BBQ sauce so I'm not surprised. The Cordon Blue burger was just ok. Nothing special about the burger at all. The fries were just ok, nothing special at all and the Fry sauce didn't help make them taste any better. Burger was auto cooked to Medium plus but I was never asked what temperature I preferred. Maybe I looked like a "medium plus guy" - well they got lucky today! Now a couple of extra things: the pop machine was broken/down, no water options and one of their bathrooms was out of order. The internal/external ambiance is not welcoming or inviting at all. The server who took my order, didn't appear familiar with the menu and was clueless about several of the sandwiches on the menu which was odd and not helpful. I think this place would be benefit from a little sprucing up on the outside and inside, including ensure water is available for purchase and getting their machines and bathrooms working properly. All that said, I'm not sure my experience today would compel me return.

    The most pathetic 30 burgers I've ever been to. The inside is dilapidated and looks like they never…read morefinished it. There no soda machine and you can't even get a bottle of water. The food was sub-par and when I ordered a fat sandwich it came with 3 fries, half of a chicken tender and 2 mozzarella sticks. So ridiculous I got my money back. Would recommend finding ANYWHERE else but here. 30 burgers should do an audit of this place. Workers were not rude but had zero hospitality.

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    Wow, one of the best burgers I've ever had! Right up there with Five Guys Friendly staff and promt service

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    Wow, one of the best burgers I've ever had! Right up there with Five Guys Friendly staff and promt service
    Mattar's Bistro

    Mattar's Bistro

    4.2
    (208 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    We came here for Mother's Day and had a delicious early dinner. We ordered Burrata Rustica and…read moreFried Calamari for apps: the burrata was smooth, creamy, and fresh tasting and the fried calamari was tender, though the sauce was a little too sweet and there was a little too much of it for my liking. My mom and I had the Veal Scallopini for our entrees and it was wonderful- cooked perfectly and the tagliatelle was a nice al dente. My husband really enjoyed his Rack of Lamb and received it very rare, just like he requested; and my dad loved his Halibut special in a pomegranate sauce that was also nice and tender. For desserts, I had the Creme Brulee which was melt-in-your-mouth good, my husband had the raspberry sorbet which he really liked, and my dad had the carrot cake, also very good. The service was also excellent, with Mattar himself coming to say hello. Overall, a very satisfying experience- will definitely go again!

    I have been coming here with fantastic experiences for years.....I cannot believe that I have yet…read moreto do a well earned positive review (mommy-brain in full effect LOL) Year after year the atmosphere, service, food, and libations have been stellar. The owner also consistently walks around to ensure that his guests are happy, for years! This time we started with the soup special, Guinness beef stew, SO good. Then we had the oysters which were delicious. For our entrees, I had the branzino which was also delicious. My hubby got the short rib pastrami special...WOW! We thought it was going to be a type of Reuben sandwich, but it was a platter, and it was amazing, so I'm glad it was suggested to us by the staff. We normally don't have room for dessert, but we made sure to try one of them since they are all homemade; we tried the red velvet cake, which was really good! Our dinner and dessert beverages also complemented our meals. This is definitely a place you want to try!

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    Having a blast at Mattars. Live music   under the tent every Friday.
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