The Original Big Ed's BBQ
The Original Big Ed's BBQ is the go-to place in Matawan for great barbecue, while watching NFL football games on Monday and Thursday nights, especially--they play on no fewer than 33 TVs to assure a great view. Home of the "best wings in Jersey" and "Ribtoberfest," it's clear that these cooks know their stuff. They even sell their own brand of barbecue sauce. New Jersey Monthly's readers' poll voted it a Readers' and Critics' Choice. The Burlington County Times also named it for the best burgers and ribs. Live karaoke is featured on Saturdays.
305 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-2626
bigedsbbq.com
Famous Dave's Barbecue
Famous Dave's Barbecue is a franchise with outlets nationwide, proving its popularity. Its name makes sense, considering the more than 300 awards for slow-cooked barbecue the restaurants have received. They've been named Critic's Choice for the Greatest Ribs in America at multiple rib cook-offs, and they won the Chinet People's Choice Award at the Safeway National Capital BBQ Battle. Sauces, spices and merchandising paraphernalia can be purchased at its on-premise store. Event catering is offered.
23 US Highway 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 296-9009
famousdaves.com
Fat Jack's BBQ
Billing itself "America's fastest growing BBQ franchise," this is one of four Fat Jack's BBQ venues in New Jersey. It's not too shabby in the awards department either: Philadelphia Magazine voted it Best Barbecue. It offers contests, games and coloring puzzles for the little ones and full-service catering, including pig roasts. The restaurant has a mobile unit that services residential and corporate customers, merchandise paraphernalia and party planning services.
1261 Blackwood-Clementon Road
Blackwood, NJ 08021
(856) 309-7427
fatjacks.net
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