Our Go-To Spot for BBQ - Nothing Compares! We've been loyal customers of BBQ 28 since the day they opened, and after trying many other BBQ spots, nothing else even comes close. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The establishment is split into two sections. On the right side is the takeout area, where you can see the staff preparing everything right in front of you - from the perfectly chickens, steaks, ribs, to the freshly made rice. Their shrimp in garlic sauce is amazing as well as their salads, the dressing is the best, it should be bottled and sold. It's an experience just watching them cook! The food is always hot and ready, and the staff are incredibly friendly and efficient. We usually call ahead to place our order, and it's typically ready in about 20-30 minutes. On the left side is the sit-down restaurant, which has a warm, welcoming vibe. If you just can't wait to get home to enjoy your meal, you can always head next door and dine in comfortably. Whether you're grabbing takeout or sitting down for a meal, BBQ 28 never disappoints. Highly recommend - the food is always steaming hot, and the service is top-notch! read more

Food taste good when you dine in. Take away and delivery, not so much. As some people mentioned, it seems as if you're not getting the same quality or quantity with outgoing orders. Also, stay away from the shrimp dishes - they're using low quality frozen shrimp that have not been de - veined, eew! (full of shrimp poop) read more

Been coming here for many years and 28 BBQ is still one of my favorite Portuguese bbq spots. It's a super casual, local-feel type of place. I've mostly ordered takeout and it's typically a quick and easy process. We always get the BBQ SPARE (PORK) & SHORT (BEEF) RIBS COMBO that comes on a huge mound of delicious yellow rice with your choice of fries, salad or beans. The meat is usually spot on (juicy and tender) although occasionally the ribs have a well-done charred cook. The short ribs are amazing and we always get them prepared medium rare. The juices from the meat seep into the rice below and it's mouth-wateringly good. It's a good portion for the price and we always have leftovers. Their bbq and hot sauces are delicious and we always ask for extra. read more

28 BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

If I could give this place a 0 I would. My family has been ordering here for years and service has always been mediocre. Today we ordered for my mom's birthday. The lady on the phone was half asleep rushing to get me off the phone. She messed up the order and when I asked to speak to the manager he was so nasty and disrespectful. We will not order food here again. read more

If your looking for authentic Portuguese barbecue and you don't want to travel to Newark then look no further. This place isn't much to look at, in fact it could use a facelift, but that being said the food is delicious, the portions are a nice size, and the prices are decent. The staff is friendly and attentive. I ordered their BBQ Chicken, it's marinated, seasoned well, and grilled over open flame and they use real wood, which keeps the chicken very juicy. I also ordered their yellow rice and black beans which was a nice accompaniment and delicious. They do have a dining room, but my review is based strictly on take out. The service was fast and efficient. This place is good for kids and they do have outdoor seating. I did not get dessert but I know they're known for their Tres Leche cake. Whether you dine in or get takeout it's definitely worth a try. read more

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This place is outstanding!!!!! The steak is cooked perfectly. Staff is all very nice.

I ordered ribs and chicken combo, they forgot my beans. Check your bags before you leave.

the food is good but the service is terrible. The ladies at the front don't understand English or Spanish. The orders are always wrong no matter if we order in English or Spanish. They need to fix their attitude and take accountability. it's a shame because the food is good.. read more

This place has very bad service, the girls behind the counter are rude when taking orders and always give bad looks

Food is always great! Excellent portion size. Very nice staff. I've been going here for ten years and will keep going back.

Always order my regular half chicken with beef steak platter rice & fries .and they always make sure I'm full . ! lol for days !

This is a revisit review. After a subpar food experience the first time, my experiences after that have been very delightful. I always for the barbecue short ribs- medium. Ribs are always juicy and tender. Love it when there's just a little bit of fat in it. Ribs pairs really nice with rice. I always like to add the hot sauce. Perfect combination. Recently I tried their T-Bone steak. I was shocked by the size and portion. It's one order served on a catering tray. Huge steak. It was juicy and succulent. My go to spot now. Always order ahead because they need time to cook it otherwise you can enjoy watching them cook the meats on the grill. read more

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I was I could leave 0 stars My family and I were in town on Tuesday July 1st around 1pm. Worst experience that I ever had, as soon as we walked it the location the server or whatever can be called a lady with glasses gave us a bad look and attitude. We were starving so order a side of rice for my 5 years old boy while we were looking the menu. Kids don't lie the rice was bland with no flavor at all. The server was kind of rushing us to order standing in front of us like a robot with only one couple eating in the restaurant. We decided to order just 1/2 chicken with salad to share. Honestly just to feel the bad atmosphere we lost appetite. Surprise! the chicken came out raw was bleeding with all this uncomfortable situation Other server came up to convince me that the chicken wasn't raw, good luck try to convince somebody else. I asked to talk to the owner or manager but neither was there. My kid was talking aloud how bad the food was, all the employees were listening and got uncomfortable. We got up and ready to leave I didn't really want to pay cause we didn't eat, the bill was $22 so I just left $20 on the table. When we were walking out of the restaurant the employees were running behind us yelling excuse me excuse me you have to pay the bill. I answered. Yes, absolutely. If I would had good experience, but we started arguing back and forth which an employee should never do that with a customer not matter what. The younger girl/server gave a bad look to my kid which is unacceptable.. I'am sorry for the owner. He shouldn't have that kind of employees or they should get the right training.. read more

If you're into overcooked meat then this is your place. We ordered the combo beef and pork ribs with rice and what we received was rice with very dry very overcooked meat. The place itself looks like it got the $200 capital improvement a the service was mediocre. The place is dull, food mediocre and the prices are ok so if you're in the area and looking for a quick bite with low expectations then this is your place. read more

Been eating take out from this place for years and years. We did a tray of steak last night (rare) and by the time we came home it was a a perfect medium rare. The steak was juicy and flavorful. We also got a half order of chicken - it was okay. A bit on the dry side. read more

Went here Pre-COVID and always loved their beef ribs. The portions are pretty huge to me and the prices are reasonable. I love Portuguese food and this place always hits the spot. Their rotisserie chicken is also delicious as well -- very juicy and not at all dry. I would make this my go to spot if it wasn't a wee bit far from me. read more

28 BBQ - Beef ribs with rice and fries. delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

La atención es muy buena y la comida deliciosa , la atención de la chica es muy buena y cordial !

Good food good service. The prices have gone up after COVID but the service experience has as well. That's rare!

Pretty good Portuguese BBQ we order take out from here every now and then. I haven't been going that frequently because they don't deliver but now I just recently saw they are on the DoorDash list of restaurants now so problem solved.... I pretty much always order the same thing BBQ chicken and pork spare ribs combo with rice and black beans, pretty good deal for $19.00 lots of food. More then enough for 2 people so we always have left overs. The food is consistently good and the order is always correct. This was the first time I ordered from here online and DoorDash even took the time to call and ask me if I wanted black or red beans with my order and then they were here with the delivery more then 10 minutes before the eta. So great service, no complaints here. Definitely give them a try. read more

28 BBQ - BBQ chicken and pork spare ribs combo, also comes with black or red beans, or fries, or salad. (The black beans are my fav) - Barbeque Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

I ordered on NYE and the food was alright. The chicken platter with yellow rice tasted like nothing. There's no flavor, the portion size was small, and the chicken was all white meat aka very dry Nobody speaks English so it was hard to order. The manager could only talk with me. I will look for a different Portuguese bbq to try read more

Great barbecue place we frequent it often. Food is always delicious and great service ............

Always a great meal here. Their BBQ chicken is fantastic. It comes with rice and fries. The rice is well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Fries are always crisp. Definitely a go to place for take out. read more

I must say the food is great. I do need to mention though, When you buy a whole chicken You are not getting a whole chicken- No thighs or breasts included if you want a whole chicken you will need to order a whole chicken and 2 breasts. Seems like the chickens are smaller lately also. I wish they would charge more and give you a whole chicken. read more

excellent food, excellent & friendly service. have been there a few times - always very good. Just got around to doing a review.

You are about to uncover a little hidden gem! Prepare for authentic, delicious home cooked style food. My family has been getting food from here for a long time, like 10+ years. And will probably order a few trays at least once a month. Some favorites are the garlic shrimp, roasted chicken and the ribs with a side of black beans. All the platters come with either black beans, rice, fries or salad. All of the sides are great but after the fries get cold they really don't reheat well. If you have a 30+ minute drive to get home with your order I would opt for rice or beans with the platters. The menu isn't very extensive, just big enough that everyone can find something they like, but trust that everything on it is incredible. These portions are huge so don't over order unless you are a fan of leftovers. Hot tip! Prepare to wait. They will probably tell you close to 45 minutes but it will usually take longer than that. Not really the biggest deal unless you are in a huge rush. They have tables to sit and wait and a cute little outdoor section with tables. I've only ever gotten take out but the outdoor patio seems like a nice place to sit and enjoy lunch on a sunny day. They do have a parking lot but it isn't huge so depending on when you go, it might be filled up. Street parking is also plentiful so don't worry about it, you'll definitely find a place to eagerly await some gosh darn good cooking. read more

Very disappointed! Overpriced! Food was cold when I received it! They forgot my black beans and salad, especially after paying over $120!!! I'm just so disappointed. Like 4 short ribs, sausages that were overly greasy, chicken was dry, fries soggy and cold. read more

Even with this pandemic going on we gotta eat. We decided to come here for a quick lunch. The food was very delicious. read more

28 BBQ - Beef Ribs, Rice & French Fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

Not a connoisseur of Portuguese food/BBQ but man is this place rockin. I got the sautéed pork cubes with rice and potatoes in a huge platter for $17. Ah-mazinggg. Do wish they offered that in a single plate, so kind of a downside. There are two entrances, one for the sit down restaurant, and another that's more fast casual where you pick up pre ordered food. Definitely recommended using both the hot sauce and the bbq sauce on your food, the flavors mix nicely with the marinade they put on the meat. Only downside for me is that the food is very heavy and leaves me feel a bit greasy. Not terribly, but definitely need to drink tea after eating to help digest. Nonetheless, the food is really tasty ! read more

28 BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

I just ordered Brazilian steak with rice. The rice was UNDERCOOKED and WET!!!!!!!!!! . For the price that I paid for, it should come out cooked! NEVER COMING BACK AGAIN! Too disappointed. If I could give NO star, I DEFINITELY would. read more

Be very careful, owner is shady, spent $400 on an event a couple months ago-- they double charged my credit card and never told me, I had to wait until the statement came and then they copped an attitude tried to offer me in-store credit for money they took it illegally and then I had to track them down for the rest of the money for about a week read more

So we went to 28BBQ for my birthday dinner. Gotta say that my wife and I were disappointed. Wife ordered the combo chicken/spare ribs, and the ribs were weird cuts of ribs, like the ends, but the chicken was fine. I had the brazilian beef, requested medium rare. The meat was tough and had lots of fat on the edges that needed to be trimmed. They forgot to bring our salads until we asked for them. Also ordered the garlic shrimp, and it tasted like powdered garlic instead of freshlly minced garlic. Neither of us is impressed with a giant mound of rice. Any place can do that. Chances are we will not return. Sorry. read more

The food here is excellent. We have done takeout many times and it never disappoints! I'd like to get the chicken and pork ribs. Always tasty! read more

Great food! amazing portions and the servers are super friendly. would recommend. small gem

28 bbq is the. The bast Portuguese BBQ in NJ and NY be city the chicken and ribs are amazing.

So much potential for great BBQ but unfortunately this place is always a hit or a miss for me. I've been here several times for lunch, sampling everything from their BBQ chicken to their pork and beef ribs. For my first visit, I ordered the BBQ chicken combo and it was AMAZING. Tender, juicy, chicken served with a glorious portion of rice and beans. Couldn't wait to go back after packing up my leftovers! Second time around, I ordered the BBQ chicken again. Skipped breakfast that morning in preparation for my feast! Unfortunately this time around, a hefty portion of the chicken was overcooked and dry, while other pieces were extremely salty. A complete disappointment... but I wasn't ready to give up! I've been back to 28 BBQ on a few other occasions and the meats always turn out either perfectly cooked or dry/over charred, and salty (mainly the chicken). Both the pork and beef ribs are great. I tend to go with the beef ribs (personal preference) even though they're a little fatty. Get a sampler of everything if this is your first visit! Prices for the BBQ seem high but portions are plentiful. One combo can feed at least two people! Great place to share a low key/casual meal with your date or go with a group and share a few combos! Takeout is also an excellent choice. The restaurant is split into 2 sections: one section for takeout (where the kitchen is located) and the other for dine-in. Dine-in area is very casual with a few TVs and some fridges where you can grab your own sodas. In the fridge you'll also find some desserts like flan and tres leche cake. Also note cook times can be a bit slow if there are a decent amount of diners. 28 BBQ doesn't always hit the spot but when they do, I remember why I keep them in my lunch rotation! read more

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They may be using barbeque techniques in the kitchen, but the food here falls short on so many levels. Where do I begin? The only positive thing I can say about the food at this restaurant is they give you very generous portion sizes. Even the half orders are more than enough for one very hungry person. Unfortunately, what you are getting is very large portions of pretty terrible food. The chicken and ribs were incredibly dry on the inside and out. There was little to no seasoning on any of the food. Even the rice was bland. The beans did turn out to be pretty decent. They weren't spectacular, but compared to the rest of what I tried, it was practically five stars. How this place has to nerve to call themselves a BBQ place is beyond me. Even a novice cook in their back yard could prepare their dishes better. The pricing here is on par with other Portuguese BBQ places I have been to. I would say you get big portion sizes for the price you pay, but large plates are pretty much status quo for restaurants like this. Unfortunately, I would not even pay $5 dollars for the food I received here. This is the first dining venue I've ever been to where I actually had to request water. I thought that was pretty standard, but I guess not. Our waitress was not friendly or outgoing. It just felt like she was going through the motions. Motions which apparently do not include taking drink orders or refilling empty water glasses. Even after we finished eating, almost 15 minutes passed before anyone came to clear our plates from the table. What makes this all even sadder is that there were only 3 other tables being served in the entire place. There are some pretty awkward pieces of art and photography on the walls, but nothing that really embodies Portugal or Barbeques. It just feels like they hung up some stuff that was in somebody's basement. The furniture is incredibly cheap feeling and cheap looking. There's a decent sized lot right in front of the entrance, but the stalls are a little narrow. Food: 1/5 Price: 3/5 Service: 2/5 Environment: 2/5 If you are looking for a true Portuguese BBQ experience, you are better off going to Newark where they actually know what they are doing. read more

28 BBQ - BBQ Chicken & Spare Ribs Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

I ordered 2 grilled chicken sandwiches last night, $8 each. I was charged $23-assuming that it was a clear mistake I called this afternoon to dispute the $23 vs $16 and was told that it was $3 per sandwich for garlic sauce making each sandwich $11 without being notified. Not worth it read more

lovely place with good food. Feels like family style Portugal restaurant. Flavors taste very local and seasoned well. The only reason I gave them 3 stars because it took 53 mins for waiting our food, and it was not busy hour. read more

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Checked this out quite some time ago on a trip to NJ. Overall it's an amazing stop for some Barbeque. Not the que we get in Texas, but still very good for Portuguese BBQ, which you don't see too often. The people that run it are very nice and they give you what seems like a monster portion. Two could eat off one dinner and be full easy. Spice and flavors are all great too, my only complaint is the salt. It wasn't to the point of me not eating it or really being that bothered, I can just tell when I need to lay off sodium for a few days and this is one place that will do it to you. Still though, the salt isn't that big a deal, the food is still lip smacking good. They seem to keep Spanish TV on too, which is great as I don't see that much in NJ. Keeps me entertained. read more

When moving out of Newark, one thing my family and I were all going to miss was the amazing churrasqueiras: BBQ joints known for pumping out amazing barbecue chicken. Fortunately, Somerset County has a Churrasqueira Champion in 28 BBQ. It's the trifecta of amazing: the food is great, the servings are large, and the price is reasonable. My family digs their BBQ Chicken, Pork Cutlets, and BBQ Short Ribs. These all come with a side of yellow rice (with a few veggies here and there), and fries or beans. While everything mentioned above is awesome, my favorite dish is their Cheesesteak Sandwich. It's not Philly-style where the meat is minced into small pieces. Here, you'll get a thin, whole piece of steak that packs a lot of wonderful smoky BBQ flavor. The cheese, onions, peppers, and soft bread make every bite decadent. The only thing that could make this bad boy better is if they served it on a Portuguese Roll instead of the generic bun they use. Thanks, 28 BBQ, for delivering some DELICIOUS Portuguese food. read more

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