Ribs in northern NJ?

Submitted by poland626 t3_11aayer in newjersey

So I know it's not summer yet, but I've had a huge craving for RIBS and I need helping finding a spot. I'm in the Parsippany area if that helps. I've tried Tino's BBQ and it's very meh. Wasn't so good. Maybe it was a bad day for them. I used to go to Tiffany's on Rt 46 for amazing ribs from Joe but they closed down.

Is there ANYWHERE within 20-30 minutes that has bomb ass kicking ribs? I've tried so many places but none are actually good or slow cooked. I know it's March so it'll be harder to find a place, but still, can anyone help?

edit: love how everyone is suggesting places but they're all "meh"

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partspuke t1_j9r6imn wrote

Little further away but Red White and Que in Greenbrook.

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slapandtickleit t1_j9tt7gi wrote

Definitely worth the trip. Dan knows how to make some delicious BBQ.

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brkdnandcreatedacct t1_j9r6sh2 wrote

Pulled Fork in Long Valley. Worth the drive but they sell out early and the menu constantly changes.

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poland626 OP t1_j9raudz wrote

Well, good suggestion but not sure if you've been on their site recently, "Closed until Tuesday Feb 28th"

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koalasarentferfuckin t1_j9so9an wrote

That just means they're closed this week(end). They're always closed Sunday and Monday. Great Texas style BBQ. Their sauce is a bit too sweet but since he knows how to smoke, you don't need sauce. They were open today when I drove by. He's a Longhorn so kinda frail, could just be a bit too cold. ;) l"l' 'l"l Boomer Sooner!

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Zealousideal_Bad9347 t1_j9r4010 wrote

Finks bbq.. Amazing food...location was decent..[i only say decent because parking at suffern was a bish]. i went to the suffern location but there is one in dumont i am told...

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ImPrblyWeird t1_j9s15q2 wrote

I used to work for Dave and his BBQ is some of, if not THE best around. He hasn't been to the Dumont location in a VERY long time, it operates on its own and gets the smoked proteins from his Suffern location. He had a pop-up in a brewery in Nyack at which he'd actually spend time, but it was the same deal with bringing the smoked protein from Suffern. Really, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Fink's BBQ, and it's definitely worth the drive from Parsippany (to OP). I cannot say enough good stuff about Dave Fink and his establishment https://finksbbqroadhouse.com/

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acoreilly87 t1_j9s78c7 wrote

I like Cubby’s in Hackensack.

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WredditSmark t1_j9v4jtn wrote

A little too heavy on the cinnamon for my tastes

Edit: Also last time I was there people were BYOB but it was all coors Lite tall boys and whole place stunk of stale beer, wasn’t the best environment to enjoy food

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beowulf92 t1_j9rrh4i wrote

The Pit in Bloomfield always slapped

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weaselpoopcoffee1 t1_j9qxspx wrote

Had ribs at the Mason Jar in Mahwah the other day. MEH. Would not recommend.

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DDDYKI t1_j9rmuqk wrote

Jim Dandy's (Nutley and Rutherford) and Buffalo's (Wood-Ridge) come to mind. Mighty Quinn's on route 3 W in Clifton. To be fair, I'm not much of a rib guy (despite being "the rib guy" in a commercial for Buffalo's years ago). Oh, there's also Kimchi Smoke in Ridgewood and Westwood.

Used to also have Hot Rod's in Wharton, and another place in Rockaway or Jefferson that I'm blanking on at the moment. I believe they're closed as well.

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InboxZero t1_j9tgwcc wrote

Texas Smoke and yeah they're closed along with Hot Rod's.

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Ok-Assistance5910 t1_j9s39sd wrote

It's catering only but Cooley's BBQ has really good ribs. I've used him for a few family parties and everyone loved the ribs. Cooley's

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ctannr t1_j9szs7l wrote

i've been on a search for good bbq in jersey, and it's pretty sad up here. the best spot i've had within a half hour drive of you is Bailey's in Blauvelt NY. Bomb up 287 and it's right by the Palisades Mall.

i still think i make the best ribs around over in Caldwell...I've had people begging me to start selling them lol

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InboxZero t1_j9th4sv wrote

The Real Deal BBQ on Rt 31 in Glen Gardner is pretty good. Haven't had his ribs but his chicken was good to the point that I would try them.

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Ill-Forever880 t1_j9ra6qs wrote

I love Tinos. Dry rubbed, not gooey.

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InboxZero t1_j9rm6sk wrote

Uncle Joe’s 5 star bbq in branchville. Find him on Facebook and you can send him a message for when he’s cooking.

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naturaldemise t1_j9rmqtd wrote

A bit out of the range, but mutiny bbq in Asbury park is good stuff.

Sad state of affairs when I can't think of a decent place within an hour and a half with good ribs.

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brkdnandcreatedacct t1_j9ro5k5 wrote

There is Double S smokehouse in Augusta. They are in the Sussex Miners stadium. The pulled pork nachos are really good.

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robertfcowper t1_j9s7vit wrote

It's not a bbq place but Fire in West Caldwell has surprisingly good ribs (it's a rotisserie chicken place). Very easy ride from Parsippany down 46E and take the right fork to merge onto Bloomfield.

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crazyacct101 t1_j9sk7w1 wrote

Mcworters in Newark. And the BBQ chicken is also excellent.

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K12onReddit t1_j9t5i33 wrote

There's another Tiff's in Morris Plains on Speedwell.

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CallMeBigfoot t1_j9tn1h9 wrote

Round Up on Rt 9 in Cold Springs NY is worth the drive for. Incredible BBQ

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Muted_Caterpillar_80 t1_j9tryoh wrote

Used to eat at Tiffs on 46 pine brook, i had the best ribs there. Then they closed down.

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Wonderful_Ad3017 t1_j9u42jm wrote

Jim Dandy’s in Nutley. Full rack for half rack price on Mondays. Enjoy they’re banging!

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thistooshallpass11 t1_j9vhvjm wrote

I guess I know where I'll be taking my wife out to dinner this Monday fir our date night 😉

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Wonderful_Ad3017 t1_j9vkz5x wrote

You won’t be sorry. There’s a dive bar connected called the mud hole for an after dinner drink if u like.

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thistooshallpass11 t1_j9vn6df wrote

Sounds like a great place to take my wife for our monthly date. Dive bars usually gets her to let her hair down and she kicks back and let's loose so I'm looking forward to grabbing some drinks there too°

Not sure if I'm more excited about the ribs or the alcohol we'll consume 🤣

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Rude-Bison-2050 t1_j9uenbe wrote

Minute man bbq in Morristown is by far the best I’ve had in the state. Good whiskey bar too. Hilariously the Morristown shoprite has smokers and makes decent ribs.

I’ve not had but red white and que is supposed to be legit too.

Jim dandy’s is what most bbq is like up here. It’s fine but def not real bbq.

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coma24 t1_j9usfbk wrote

Might Quinns on rt3, also has a beef rib that is worth trying. Their brisket and burnt ends are better than their regular ribs, too.

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AdministrativeBall58 t1_j9uu8nl wrote

It’s closer to the Raritan but Big Ed’s BBQ in Matawan off of Amboy Ave is really good!

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Big_P4U t1_j9vensp wrote

Following because I too have a Ribs craving.

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zerocool918 t1_j9tzp3h wrote

Try Adam's Ribs (Dearborn, IL)...you can order on DoorDash

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IronHe t1_j9y4pni wrote

Don’t forget their coleslaw. People walk on their knees to get it.

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tduke65 t1_j9r934f wrote

Your absolute best bet is to buy a smoker and learn to make them yourself… there’s no good bbq around here

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poland626 OP t1_j9r9zyd wrote

I'm in a apartment. the best I got is slow cooking ribs in a thing for 8 hours, then I turn the broil setting on in my oven and do that for 5-10 min. It's the best I got right now with my living situation. I was just curious about locations because I hate the clean up and prep lol

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MonkeySherm t1_j9selrz wrote

My mother does hers in the oven and finishes them on the grill, and they always come out bonkers. You could do the same with the broiler. It’s no different than a smoker other than the smoke, but if you want messy ribs the sauce and rub can get you pretty far.

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teshupbelia t1_j9tcean wrote

I'm in an apartment, too, and have a stovetop smoker that works well: Stovetop Smoker - Gourmet Mini (7” x 11” x 3.5”) Stainless Steel Smoking Box with Wood Chip Sample - Works Over Any Heat Source, Indoor or Outdoor https://a.co/d/5GIHp4B

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