Mcwhorter's is so delicious ... that open fire chicken pit is ! have eaten here many times. Always…read moresatisfied with every bite

I left NJ in 2013 and a few short months before my leave I had frequented this location…read more And with my return in 2026 the food is still fantastic. The service is still friendly and prompt. And the prices are still very good. Came by today for a blast from the past in food experience and it did not disappoint. It seems like they have redone their dining area. It brighter with what seems to be a recent coat of paint. Overall fantastic spot. Highly recommend.

Amazing taste for the chicken and beef rib combo I ordered. Paired it with a side of black beans…read moreand a salad. Spent under $40 and had plenty of food to take home. You seat yourself, and the service was friendly. Nice night to eat outside or inside if you choose. Will be back!

Ferry Street Barbecue had me locked in from the first bite. The salmon steak grilled with rice and…read morefries? Straight bussin. Perfect char, juicy inside, seasoned like somebody cared. Simple plate, executed flawlessly; the type of meal that makes you pause mid-bite and nod your head in respect. I'll definitely be back. Live, Love & Laugh - Sha

Great Portuguese Bbq spot, fresh cut fries, beef ribs made to order and delicious Piri Piri…read morechicken. Nice remodeling on the dining room and the ladies always provide us with great service!!

Food was good, service was so-so. Not horrible but could have been better. I suppose the language…read morebarrier was a factor.

Food is great. Went to a party and the room is small but inviting. I'll always will go there.read more

City Rub Smokehouse used to be one of my favorite spots, but after my most recent visit, I won't be…read morereturning. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet the food arrived cold, unseasoned, and completely disappointing, especially for a bill totaling $110. After waiting 20 minutes, our server returned to tell us there was no pulled pork... at 5 PM... during dinner service. How does a smokehouse run out of pulled pork before the evening rush? It didn't stop there. We ordered corn on the cob, but was served cornbread instead. When I asked about it, I was told the cooks "it'll take to much time," so we substituted mac and cheese for an extra $2. What arrived was flavorless, watery, and honestly it was embarrassing for a place that used to pride itself on BBQ. Between the cold plates, missing menu items, lack of flavor, and the overall indifference from the kitchen, this visit felt like a complete waste of money and time. But wait it gets better! After receiving the check, it displayed happy hour! Happy hour? We weren't informed upon entry, as we exited I told my partner I wanted to inquire about happy hour. Would have changed our dine-in experience. I'm sad to say it, but after this experience, I won't be coming back.

Ordered the pork rib platter with corn n Mac n cheese The…read moreribs weren't falling off the bone great but the sauce was incredible- and the onions on top were a welcome touch. The Mexican street corn was superb and the Mac n cheese was very creamy Want to try the brisket next time

The food was so flavorful here. Ordered for lunch with some of my coworkers. Got the lemon pepper…read morewings platter with mac and cheese and sautéed kale. Did try the brisket and greens from another coworker. Delicious!! That brisket!! Tendernism!!! You can order delivery I believe through Uber Eats, Doordash or Grubhub but those prices definitely do change and go up so we ordered over the phone and picked up for best value. The service was very nice, it's a family run business and they got out entire order correct which included several platters and the three of their delicious homemade lemonade, strawberry limeade and the blue raspberry lemonade. The establishment is very cute and cozy on the inside, very clean as well. Sorry was in a rush on lunch break to get food and eat I forgot to get any pics b4 devouring my meal but we will be ordering again soon and definitely will next time.

I never visited this place but went here for a book club meetup. Nothing fancy at all, definitely…read morebar vibes and it was a Sunday so the sports elevated the volume immensely. Although it was a bit crowded at the bar, service wasn't too bad. However, one of the book club members specifically asked for a drink without alcohol and ended up receiving a frozen lemonade with alcohol. So she left upset. As far as food: super mid. I was actually surprised when I cut into my fried chicken sandwich and it was a bit pink. The chef himself assured me the food was cooked but it just had that color because of the brine. Idk sounds like they should change the brine then. Loaded waffle fries were also kind of gross because there was so much oil. Seems like it's a place locals enjoy, I'm glad I'm not a local.

Loved this place!…read more Located in what used to be an old train station, this spot is as cool on the outside as it is on the inside. The vibe is fun and family-friendly, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Inside, there are games for kids, making it a great hangout for all ages. I ordered the Pineapple Express cocktail, super tasty and strong! For food, I went with the half order of beef brisket, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The fried chicken was stellar, juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Everything was solid, but that chicken really stood out. It's located in Lackawanna Plaza, which has a trendy, up-and-coming feel with several other eateries to explore. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu and maybe check out the rest of the plaza while I'm at it!

This spot is a true hidden gem. One of the co-owners is Daniel and he is the friendliest!!! I…read morehonestly felt like I was in a 5 star restaurant. It literally was the little things that made this such a great experience. He held the door open for a customer carrying a lot of bags and who was struggling to open the door, handed us a paper towel after we each used the restroom (also it's a basic bathroom but clean!!), and this was THE icing on top: moved us to the other side of the small room because he said the wind draft would hit us when the door opens. He came over to talk to us because he said it can only be a good or bad thing if customers were quiet when eating the food. Well food was great and he was so friendly and shared a bit of his family's experience and history with food. Food wise we ordered the soup of the day (chicken), garlic shrimp, salmon, and beef rib. Also had some local Portuguese sodas. The salmon truly surprised me because it was crispy and tasty!! He also mentioned it's a BYOB and liquor wine store was across the street. Love this place. RUN don't walk!!!

Amazing people ! Super nice and thoughtful . Didn't know I was going to make a friend ! Very sweet…read moreand food is best bbq in North newark , the only people who make it with love . & they're Christian ! Amen

The Yard is easily one of my favorite spots in Newark. The food is incredible -- especially the…read moreoxtail burger with Gruyère and Wala sauce, which I genuinely dream about. Their hand-cut fries are always on point too. But what makes The Yard really special is the people. Kai has created a space that feels rooted in Black joy, community, and genuine hospitality. He and Niy are always so kind, and every time I leave, I feel seen and appreciated. There are plenty of places to get a burger, but very few places that make you feel connected to a city. I'm newer to Newark and already feel that way about The Yard. I hope they're here forever.

We had the amazing experience of being in downtown Newark on Juneteenth and upon Yelping, found The…read moreYard and its 4.6 star average. We came for the Oxtail burger but on this day they were only making beef burgers, lamb burgers, and catfish sandwiches. The bonus, however, was the BBQ offerings in the backyard -- Mac n cheese, corn on the cob, fries, and plantains! Between the awesome cheeseburger and lamb burger, I was in seventh heaven. We had a great time sitting on the lawn and celebrating this glorious day with our brothers and sisters.

As good as a good Newark or Elizabeth Portuguese BBQ as you can get. I'm talking 40 years of…read moreexperience

We ordered from Market BBQ for a corporate meeting of 75 people. We confirmed the order and…read moredelivery time multiple times including the day before the event. The day of the event, the food did not show. We called to ask what happened and were told the food is running 15 minutes late. When 15 minutes came and went we called again and were told the food was still cooking. Our order arrived over an hour late. The meeting was almost over at that point so many weren't able to eat. The rice was bland, the fries were cold and not seasoned well, and the chicken was all roughly chopped bone in pieces with barely any meat per piece. Definitely will not be ordering from here again. This meeting was our executive leadership and it was embarrassing not to be able to deliver a quality lunch.

We went to Kanoon for my mom's birthday and we had a wonderful time. They did a little show in the…read morekitchen area which was really fun. The presentation of the food was excellent as well with a smoke show. The food was incredible too. I followed the reviews and got the smoked chicken which was a great choice. We also got the ribs and brisket. I definitely liked the brisket more than the ribs in case you are looking to make a choice. I got their special fries and I absolutely loved them. They were so lemony and garlicky. They have sauces that they serve with the food and some that are on the table as well. I think the sauces are definitely necessary. The meat is delicious but mildly seasoned. I live a bit far and I loved the food so much that I got brisket and smoked chicken to go as well. The brisket makes such an amazing sandwich with some sriracha aioli and cheese. The service was excellent throughout. We were seated immediately and everything was taken care of efficiently.

We have been dying to make it here and so glad we did finally! There is a small parking lot to the…read moreside of the restaurant otherwise it's street parking (all free parking). We arrived on a Saturday the place was absolutely packed but we were seated within about 5 minutes. We were seated right near the smokers and it was so cool to watch them prepare each dish. The presentation here is phenomenal as is the quality of all the meat here. A fresh salad with oil was brought complimentary to the table and it was delicious. We ordered the Buffalo smoked chicken wings and Baba-Ghanoj for appetizers. The chicken wings were so tender that as you picked them up the meat literally fell off the bone! The sauce was subtle but had a nice Buffalo kick at the end. The baba-ghanoj was served cold and was perfect with a little sprinkle of salt. The fresh pitas paired perfectly with it. I'm glad I did my research on this spot as everyone recommended the fresh mint lemonade. Wow amazing and refreshing I love that it came out as a slushy like consistency. I could easily drink them all day and they're probably amazing to eat outside in the warmer months and enjoy. We each ordered the meat platters in 1lb portions which are served with fresh smoked rice that is so good and filling. I wanted the beef shank but sadly they were out and ordered the smoked beef short rib. They served everything on a platter for us which the presentation I must say is outstanding . My boyfriend ordered the smoked brisket and it was so tender and flavorful he kept saying "it's terrible you won't like it because he didn't want to share it at all LOL". We had no room for dessert but I cannot wait to return for our next dinner date night! I would definitely give it 4/5 stars. Nothing was terrible the only complaints I had is once we were seated and our order was taken our server asked if we want appetizers first which we said yes and everything came out at once. Which is fine not terrible just our table was packed and hard to eat. Additionally once our food came out it was hard to get anyone's attention for more drinks but it was no too much of an issue that it ruined the night as they were definitely way too busy and seemed to be short staffed. I definitely want to return and check out the rest of their menu. I highly recommend making the trip to Kanoon!