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Boots & Bones

3.9 (146 reviews)
Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Vincent Y.

Boots & Bones in pedestrian plaza is an awesome stop. They have a wide menu and offer live music and dj's on various dates. It's a cool spot to grab a drink or something to eat. Food was great I got the fried chicken sandwich but I saw many people order the wings.

Giseli C.

AWESOMEEEEEEE!!!! Decided to try some line dancing brunch and omg was that an awesome experience . It's $40 for 3 cocktails , I entree and 2 hours of line dancing . The whole vibe in the place is so amazing and fun , the food is spectacular, and they have a great variety of brunch items Z We will definitely go back

Menu as of December 2025
Bea R.

YEEHAWWWWW! Save a horse, ride a cowboy! Boots & Bones brings a piece of Nashville to downtown Jersey City! This is a restaurant/bar that serves American BBQ and Southern soul food in a country-inspired environment. We visited late on a Saturday evening and easily got a table for 2 without reservations. I was surprised it wasn't crowded... maybe because it was the weekend after Christmas? I really liked the rustic "Wild West"-themed interior! The space has neon cowboy decor, barn wood furnishings, Western wall art, saddles, dark lighting, etc. One thing felt completely off, though... to my disappointment, they didn't play ANY country music that night!!! :( Booooo. There's a large bar, plenty of TV screens, booth seating, high top tables, and even a selfie machine! The ambiance is fun, lively, and casual. It's a good spot for a date, a girls night out, celebrations, or for watching sports. They also host events like live music performances and line dancing. The menu is a blend of classic Southern and Southwestern (Tex-Mex) dishes. The most popular items are the signature BBQ meats (slow-cooked beef brisket, chopped pork shoulder, smoked chicken, St. Louis-style ribs), brisket sandwiches, birria tacos, & quesadillas. There are endless options for drinks like themed cocktails, wine, beer, shots, and seltzers. They offer plenty of deals including Happy Hour Mon-Fri until 7pm, daily specials/discounts, NFL game day specials, and a brunch on Sat & Sun. What I ordered: *3 Smoked Brisket Birria Tacos $17 (includes oaxaca cheese, shredded brisket, onions, & cilantro with a side of consomme) - Oaxaca cheese + smoked brisket = perfection in every bite! The tortillas were fresh and soft. There was a generous portion of meat in each taco. The brisket was juicy, beefy, and packed with flavor! I loved how gooey and creamy the cheese was. The only disappointment was the consomme - it was bland, watered down, and under seasoned... It's a shame, because when made well, it has a rich and deeply savory flavor. On the bright side, they gave me green & orange salsa that absolutely SLAPPED - both sauces added some tang and spice to the tacos! *18 Hour Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket $26 (includes fries, dill pickles, coleslaw, and toast) - Slow and steady wins the race... I got 5 juicy slabs of brisket, cooked low and slow. It was tender, smoky, and well seasoned with a texture that melted in your mouth! While it was delicious, it didn't stand out compared to other BBQ spots. Do NOT compare this to authentic Texas BBQ. *Corn Bread with honey butter $6 - This is different from traditional corn bread that's usually served as a square slice; they give you 5-6 pieces in the shape of a mini muffin. They were buttery and lightly sweet with a toasted corn flavor. The outside was slightly crispy while the inside was soft and crumbly. Although they were good, they could've been more moist. The sweet & salty honey butter dip definitely elevated the overall taste with its lightly whipped texture. I wouldn't order this again. The service was average, but could've been better. We had to wait for someone to greet and seat us since there wasn't a host/hostess when we arrived. Our server was friendly, but didn't check in on us frequently enough, so we had to flag him down ourselves. Overall, this place is worth a shot! The brisket is a must try. It may not be the best BBQ of your life, but the atmosphere and happy hour/daily deals make it worth a stop. P.S. There's a speakeasy and dancefloor downstairs... ;) (separate review to come)

Joannie B.

Stopped by for happy hour while waiting on my friend. Fairly nice day before the cold set in. Waitress came out quickly, very attentive and nice. I thought happy hour started at 2 but it's actually 3pm. I ordered the garlic parmesean wings and the garlic parmesean fries. For drink had the Aperol Spritz. The garlic wings and fries did not dissapointment. They were fried well and were basked the in the glory of what is garlic parmesean sauce; needless to say, the sauce was saucing. Finger licking good. I saved the rest for my trip since I couldn't finish it all. I appreciate the shavings of garlic parmesean on the fries as well. (Can you tell that's my fav sauce?) Of course the Spritz was good. I would def always reccomend boots n bones. I have to say, the food is good. Only thing is I noticed that happy hour consist of appetizers at regular price with limited options.

Ashley G.

The energy was fantastic for a Saturday night especially with the MLB 2025 World Series shown on most screens. There are plenty of TVs where they play various sports. This was a nice reminder of when I traveled down south; just for a little bit. It's a fun and lively bar and all seatings are in booths very retro. I like the rustic, cozy vibe and western theme they have. Ordered the platter 4 with no appetizers before and we thought we'd finish it. We didn't. The servings were just right for a party of 4. The food was super flavorful and the meats weren't dry. Great selection of generous smoked meats and the BBQ classics.

Garlic Parmesan fries
Paloma D.

This is my 2nd time going here and both experiences were exactly the same. The venue is such a vibe. Always decorated nicely and a great rotation of music from country, to pop, to hip hop. They also have a speakeasy on the bottom level. They also have a selfie machine by the hostess stand with a saddle you can take pictures on. A great place to grab a drink. Now the food...truly terrible. It's really a shame since everything else is good but if you are a foodie like me...you leave disappointed every time. I have tried probably 5 or 6 different menu items and each one was worst than the last. The best items are only ok. Nothing was good. If they could re-do their menu or get a new chef, this place would become a must-go immediately.

Daniella V.

This spot was a good time! They have all the football games on and it's pretty loud so if you're looking for somewhere intimate and on the quiet side this is NOT it. Haha it's so fun and the service was great. The food was good and we didn't have to wait too long for it.

Happy hour loaded fries with pull pork
Nate L.

TLDR: great happy hour specials, amazing service, great food and immaculate vibes. Must stop by here for happy hour or to just grab something to eat. Will definitely be coming back Thursday happy hour until 9pm.... Where can you find that?? Taken care of by Samuel and Amanda- couldn't ask for any better service. Drinks were always flowing and they always checked in on us. Loaded Fries: actually loaded. Crispy, flavorful and hugeeee portion. Buffalo chicken dip: there's hugeeee chunks of chicken in that amazing dip. Pita instead of chips was an amazing business decision. Wings: I'm not going to see in THE wing guy but I've dabbled in a few wings in my life. Mango habanero, a slight kick not too much. EXTREMELY flavorful. BBQ: not too tangy, not too sweet. Perfectly in the middle and the wings themselves are cooked to perfection.

Bacon wrapped jalapeños
Single Gal C.

This place seriously lacks flavor and seasoning. I did the three amigos tacos, and all three meats tasted the exact same. When you order three different kinds of meats, they should be separated by flavor profile. I was warned this place wasn't good and shouldn't have tried it tonight. The bacon wrapped jalapeños - those are not supposed to be cooked in a way that your bacon is soggy either. They call that spicy mayo on top I believe, and it tasted like mayonnaise with a little bit of paprika in it. Definitely skip this place and find better food elsewhere.

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Kaitlin R.

I had a great time dining here. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the standout for me was definitely the mac & cheese. I'd come back just for that. I also loved the fun detail of the little cowboy hats in the drinks. Such a cute and memorable touch! Just a heads-up: if you visit during March Madness the games are on at full volume. If that's your vibe, you'll love the energy, plus they have some great specials to go with it. If that's not your scene, you might want to stop by another time. When there's no game on, they play music instead.

Richard C.

Myself and 4 close friends dined at "Boots & Bones"on Saturday, November 15 for brunch. The Tex-Mex eatery at 116 Newark Avenue in Jersey City is a great place with superior food, decor and servers. We all loved the brunch selection and drinks were excellent. Special thanks to managers Kelly and Francis and server Miranda.

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Bree H.

Came here on a Wednesday night to celebrate my friend's birthday, she loves this place. They were able to seat our party of 8 with no problem. The place was lively because the Yankees were playing. There was a DJ spinning, and good ambience. Drink was tasty and I really enjoyed the brisket fries (that are shareable). Manager Chris was very accommodating.

She A.

Came here for a quick dinner on a Friday night with a friend. Seems like the place gets pretty packed quickly. We sat near the bar and ordered our food. This place is pretty casual spot but a very nice size venue. I ordered some ribs with fries and they were good. The menu is not extensive. We visited under the Boots afterward to chat and for a few drinks and had a blast. The DJ was on point playing a really good mix of music. We had a really good time.

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Awesome bbq and awesome drinks.. DJ played good music! Looking forward on returning to this place!

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Small portions, decent ambiance and vibe. Kind of cheesy honestly but hey, it's only New Jersey

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