14 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Lawrence

The Hambone Opera Barbecue • $
960 Spruce St, Lawrence

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoke House Beans
Brisket Sandwich
Baby Back Ribs
Corn Bread
Slaw

“This was my first time eating at this BBQ joint located inside the Trenton Farmer’s Market. Their products (Brisket, chicken wings, pork) are smoked right outside the stand so you are getting them fresh from the smoker. There are three tables that you can eat at. One is a high top that seats six and the other two are regular tables with one side pushed against a wall, so eight additional seats. My order included two pounds of brisket ($23/pound), one pound of pulled pork ($17/pound) and one pound of slaw. At first glance, I was going to order the baby back ribs but then noticed the $18 price was per pound and rather than for the entire rack. What I Liked: - The Seize the Deal offer was a game changer at $25 for a $50 food voucher - The smoke flavor on the brisket and pulled pork was strong but not bitter - The bark on the brisket was about as black as you will see. They use hickory and wild cherry wood. - The brisket (cut across the grain) and the pulled pork were tender - I sampled the baked beans and they were better than average. I hear they mix 3-5 different peppers with them. - They had pickle and pepper (Hot, sweet) slices at the condiment bar What I Did Not Like: - There was no smoke ring on the brisket since the fat cap was left fully intact. So, if you wan the full smoke flavor you have to eat the fat. - One pound of brisket was cut with the grain and resulted in strings of meat! - The brisket was dry and relied on the fat cap juice from above to add moisture - The brisket in play here has both the flat and the point in play since they do not remove the point (fat cap) and use it for burnt ends. This is extra work that are avoiding because making burnt ends requires additional steps in the process. - The pulled pork was a bit salty for me but not over the top salty - The slaw was more of a fresh salad and not traditional coleslaw - They did not offer collard greens - They only offer two BBQ sauces. The sweeter one had too much of a honey taste. The spicier one could have had been better flavor. - The $18/pound price for the baby back ribs is over the top expensive. They weigh 1.5 to 2 pounds and are usually up to 80% bone. If you are lucky to get 1/3 (33%) of pork off the bones, that is $54/pound, Whaaaaaaaat! My Portly Pigg rating is 8.8/10 Oinks for the pulled pork and My Prime Minister of Beef rating is 8.1/10 Moos for the brisket. Without the Seize the Deal voucher the ratings would drop because of the higher price point, to 8.2/10 and 7.8/10 respectively. The brisket for me is always the money shot and weighs heavy when I do my overall score. My overall score was 8.1/10 (with voucher) and 7.5/10 without the voucher. Note, this place was ranked #19 by the Star Ledger earlier this year citing “Hambone Opera’s pulled pork — supremely succulent — is among the best I have sampled on my barbecue journeys, and the brisket oozes fatty goodness”. Personally, I don’t think anyone in Texas is losing any sleep because of NJ BBQ being a competitor.“

4.5 Superb57 Reviews
2 Little Piggys BBQ and Catering Caterers • $$
159 Appletree Dr, Levittown - 10.25 miles

“2 Little Piggys was on the preferred vendor list from our venue, Durham Hill Farm, and they were highly recommended personally by the coordinator. I’m so glad we listened to that recommendation. I loved Julie from the very first email. Not only are her prices incredibly fair when it comes to wedding catering, but she is SO willing to do ANYTHING you want, even if it’s not on her menu. We jokingly asked about an oyster bar at our tasting, and she said, “Yep! We can do that!” So we did; Julie shucked them herself and they were some of the best we’ve ever had! My one dream for my wedding since I was little was to have pie instead of cake, and she was SO on board when I brought it up to her. I also wanted a “cider bar welcome” with hot and cold cider for guests as they arrived, and she made it happen. She made every personalized detail come to life, and it was all perfect and delicious. We ended up pretty much revamping our entire menu after our tasting because we wanted a different vibe, and we have zero regrets about going the BBQ route. The food was phenomenal. People loved it. The buffet moved quickly. Her servers were amazing (people keep telling me how attentive, present, and kind they were; we experienced the same as the bride and groom). People never had to wait in long lines at the bar. Julie and her staff even went above and beyond to help clean up our decor after the event. She is an expert at what she does. You can’t go wrong hiring her and her team. Truly couldn’t have asked for better!“

4.6 Superb57 Reviews
MISSION BBQ Barbeque • $
636 Commerce Blvd, Fairless Hills - 9.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chopped Brisket Sandwich
Sliced Brisket Sandwich
Meat Sampler Platter
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Brisket Lean
Ribs

“This place is amazing. This was my first time having this place. It was amazing, from the girl taking the order and explaining how ordering worked. She even gave my son a sample of Mac and Cheese to my son to try before ordering his kids meal.While eating Maribeth came around and was giving out samples. She was clearing off tables and asking if she could clear off what we were done with. She was very friendly and we enjoyed talking with her.I will say the snap bean are amazing and if I could’ve, I would’ve brought the whole pot home. All of the food is delicious.. I had pulled chicken and brisket, along with cornbread and snap bean and baked beans and you get so much food, the meats are so tender and flavorful. So worth the hour drive.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and it’s filled with all of the foods kids love.. they even let the kids sample the Mac and cheese.“

4.5 Superb77 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
1305 NJ-33, Hamilton - 4.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buttered Corn House Salad Steak Fries
Ribeye Steak with Sweet Potato
Warm Bread with Sweet Butter
Extra Fresh-Baked Bread
Filet Mignon Medallions
Country Fried Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad
Smokehouse Burger
Mashed Potatoes
Blooming Onion

“The prime rib was delicious and cooked to perfection. All the sides were delicious ?Parking: Very busy location. It's inside of shopping mall .Wheelchair accessibility: Yes someone has to hold the door open. There is handicap parking.“

4.4 Superb141 Reviews
Billy D's Bar-B-Q Caterers
26 Roundabout Ln, Levittown - 10.89 miles

“Billy D's catered our summer party. Everything was outstanding! Everyone raved about the brisket and roast turkey. Both were incredibly tender and flavorful. Sausage and peppers, mac and cheese, coleslaw and rolls were also a bit hit. All of our guests texted us the next day to say how much they loved the food and several asked for Billy D's contact info. Delivery was prompt! Food was hot and secure in heavy duty aluminum trays and the price was more than reasonable. What a fantastic experience! We will definitely be using Billy D's again!“

5 Superb12 Reviews
MISSION BBQ Barbeque •
201 Marketplace Blvd, Hamilton - 7.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket with Macaroni and Cheese
Ribs with Corn Bread and Butter
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Fries
Make a Combo w Pulled Chicken
Moist Brisket with Fries
Sliders Cornbread Combo
Beef Brisket Plate
Blueberry Cobbler
Tupelo Honey Heat
Mission BBQ Food

“Awesome! If you’re looking for amazing BBQ and a freedom-loving, Americana atmosphere that supports military veterans & first responders….this is it!!! The staff is super friendly, the food is amazing, store is clean…I’ll be back, 100%7/5 stars for the manager of this location“

4.3 Superb93 Reviews
King Foods Barbecue • $
960 Spruce St, Trenton - 2.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders and Fries

“The chicken tenders are amazing. Juicy and fresh chicken. Platter comes with 2 sides. French fries are real potatoes, closer to a baked potato, and the onion rings are okay. It's a little greasy for my taste. Overall, it's a delicious meal that's reasonably priced. The 6 piece chicken tenders Platter was $10.49“

4.6 Superb21 Reviews
LongHorn Steakhouse Steak House • $$
185 Marketplace Blvd, Hamilton - 7.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steakhouse Mac & Cheese with Smoked Bacon and Four Creamy Cheeses Cal 610
Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad
White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Caesar Salad with Dressing
Seasoned Steakhouse Wings
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Longhorn R Caesar Salad
Spicy Chicken Bites
Chocolate Stampede

“This was my first time at Longhorn and it was the best experience! The food was amazing. I’ve gone to a lot of expensive steak houses and their steak wasn’t nearly as good as the one I had here. Also amazing service from our server Logan. He was very sweet an attentive. Always made sure we were having a good experience. I definitely recommend“

4.2 Good80 Reviews
Chuck's Cafe Chicken Wings • $$$
551 Hamilton Ave, Trenton - 4.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Wings
French Fries
Hamburger
Hot Wings
BBQ Ribs

“Chuck's Wings in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a culinary treasure, and I honestly believe they’re the best buffalo wings globally. Their secret lies in the perfect seasoning and a unique, velvety sauce that's the perfect amount of spice and subtly sweet. The wings have crispy outsides with a tender juicy center. Chuck's Wings caters to all tastes, guaranteeing an unmatched wing experience.“

4.1 Good22 Reviews
La Parrilla Steak House Guatemalan • $
1007 Hamilton Ave, Trenton - 4.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Casado de Bistec Encebollado Steak & Onions Casado
Tacos Fritos Flautas Fried Tacos Flautas
Tacos Al Pastor Marinated Pork Tacos
De Carne Asada Grilled Beef
Bistec Mexico Mexican Steak
Carne Asada Grilled Steak
Shrimp Quesadilla
Appetizer Sampler
Aguacate Avocado
Mojarra Frita

“Large portions, great service, tasty simple food. We ordered the parrilada mixta for two and couldn’t finish half! It would easily feed 4 people. We are so glad we found this place on our way home.Dietary restrictions: There are multiple gluten free and dairy free options.“

4 Good32 Reviews
Vault Smoke House Barbecue • $$
19 W College Ave, Yardley - 6.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Mac & Cheese
Corn Bread Pudding
Pulled Chicken
Baked Beans
Pulled Pork
Smoke House
Pastrami
Brisket
Kielbasa
Nachos

“I've eaten here or have gotten take out several times. Best Barbecue in the area. Last night, they missed a few sides on our order. When i called them, they apologized, and immediately drove out to my house to deliver the missing items, plus more goodies for the trouble.Outstanding service!“

3.9 Good115 Reviews
1911 Smokehouse BBQ Barbecue • $
11 W Front St, Trenton - 4.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Ribs Baked Mac and Cheese Candied Yams
Mac and Cheese Collard Greens and BBQ Ribs
Chicken and Rib Combo
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Lemon Pepper Wings
Chicken Wings
Smoked Wings
444 Sampler
Baked Beans
Potato Salad

“I forgot to take photos, I will try to remember next time. I know my order was huge and I should have given them more time before going to the place. I will do so next time. The bar and atmosphere is warm and friendly. I was greeted and treated kindly while I waited for my food to be done. All the meat was great. I enjoyed the ribs, chicken, wings, and my husband said the brisket was good. I do have to say the greens were not to our liking, but after reading the other reviews I get why now. They weren't bad, just missing that neck bone flavor or some form of meat influence. The potato salad wasn't bad but felt missing as well. Both were still great with the meat and we enjoyed our meal. I think it was more on us than them. The cauliflower pizza was great and I enjoyed it greatly. The empanadas were good too! I do have to say, I think the ribs, whole chicken, and empanadas could have been cooked slightly longer. Again, personal preference I suppose. Still the flavors were there and I can't wait to go back. Of course this time giving more time, so not to rush greatness. :-) It really is a great experience. I will go again because the customer service is great as well. They forgot the corn muffins, but called me to let me know (I hadn't made it home yet to find out). I was truly impressed with the follow up. I had my husband pick them up because he was still in the area. They were great. I do love vegan and vegetarian options. I can't wait to see more and don't want them to change.“

3.8 Good57 Reviews
More Than Q Barbecue • $$
3524 Brunswick Pike, Princeton - 4.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Sandwich Platter
Smoked Sausage
Fried Pickles
Smoked Wings
Hush Puppies
Mac & Cheese
Pulled Pork
Spare Ribs
Coleslaw
Fries

“An American barbecue franchise restaurant, famous by their barbecue. We've had such a great impression since we've got the place: the attendant was so nice us the whole time, the place was so clean and the food looked so good! We've ordered a combo for 2 people and it was more than enough. We've had the brisket and the pulled pork, with mac'n cheese - all of them tasted really good. And their price is so good: only 42 USD for all of that and 2 sodas.“

3.9 Good204 Reviews
Pork Chops BBQ Ewing Township Portuguese • $$
1560 N Olden Ave, Ewing - 2.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Half Chicken
Corn Bread
Cole Slaw
Pork Ribs
BBQ Ribs
Brisket
Fries

“I love this place food always prepared fresh and customer service is very great. I love how they make the food how they prepare the food and how they give the food to. You deserve so delicious makes you want to come back for more dory is very sweet caring she makes her customers happy ?“

3.6 Good48 Reviews
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