Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Newark, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Newark using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#26. broad bbq
- Rating: 1.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 936 Broad St Newark, NJ 07102
- Categories: Barbecue
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#25. Clinton BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 473 Clinton Ave Ste A Newark, NJ 07108
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Jersey Bbq Pit
- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1417 McCarter Hwy Newark, NJ 07104
- Categories: Barbecue
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#23. Stephanie's Barbecue IV
- Rating: 2.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 687 N 6th St Newark, NJ 07107
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#22. South BBQ Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 396 South St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. Karpollo
- Rating: 2.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 175 Jefferson St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Peruvian, Barbecue, Latin American
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#20. Casanova Brazilian Barbecue
- Rating: 3.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Adams St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Buffets, Barbecue, Brazilian
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#19. West Market Churrasquiera BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 485 W Market St Newark, NJ 07107
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Boi Na Brasa
- Rating: 3.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Merchant St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Sports Bars, Brazilian, Barbecue
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#17. Picnic Seafood & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 233 Ferry St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue, Portuguese, Seafood
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#16. Ferry St. Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 89 Ferry St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue, Portuguese
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#15. Ce Qui Sabe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 176 Malvern St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Brazilian, Barbecue, Portuguese
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#14. The Taste of Brazil
- Rating: 3.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 37 Merchant St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Barbecue
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#13. Manny's Restaurant BBQ & Deli
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Thomas St Newark, NJ 07114
- Categories: Barbecue, Spanish, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Code 3 BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1417 Mccarter Hwy Newark, NJ 07104
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Shop
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#11. Justin's BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 Bloomfield Ave Newark, NJ 07104
- Categories: Portuguese, Barbecue, Seafood
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#10. Wilson Avenue Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 Wilson Ave Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Market Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 517 Market St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Sigri Indian BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 155 University Ave Newark, NJ 07102
- Categories: Indian, Barbecue
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#7. Elm St Barbeque II
- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 Elm St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Pulaski Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 384 Walnut St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue, Portuguese
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#5. McWhorter BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 McWhorter St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. BulgogiZip
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 562 Broad St Newark, NJ 07102
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Korean
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#3. Espeto Mania
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 30 Chestnut St Newark, NJ 07102
- Categories: Brazilian, Barbecue
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#2. Espalha Brasas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Pacific St Newark, NJ 07105
- Categories: Portuguese, Barbecue
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#1. North Newark Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 344 Bloomfield Ave Newark, NJ 07107
- Categories: Portuguese, Barbecue
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