The 10 Best BBQ Joints in New Jersey — 2026

We compared all 444 BBQ joints in New Jersey on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Pepe's BBQWest Orange RibsBBQ chicken

(973) 736-1567 Website View listing

#2 · The Golden PubSaddle Brook

(201) 843-9210 Website View listing

#3 · JSBBQ and Catering co.-East BrunswickEast Brunswick BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(732) 210-2521 Website View listing

#4 · Craven BBQLinden

(908) 718-5028 Website View listing

#5 · The Hambone OperaLawrence Twp

(609) 325-7357 Website View listing

#6 · Picnic Portuguese BBQ & GrillNewark

(973) 589-4630 Website View listing

#7 · Kimchi SmokeRidgewood Ribs

(201) 447-6653 Website View listing

#8 · Dougies BBQTeaneck

(201) 833-6000 Website View listing

#9 · Port-deli Grill BBqElizabeth

(908) 629-0441 Website View listing

#10 · Fire Pit BBQHackensack

(201) 489-3473 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.