Big Ed's BBQ
305 Route 34
Old Bridge, NJ
Recommended For: Diners who want to meet up the family or with a group of friends watching a football game with a beer and ribs.
Not Recommended For: High end diners who prefer fine dining amenities and ambiance and are willing to pay a higher price for the amenities
Recommended dishes: When available, The Baby Back Ribs; The Baby, Beef Brisket & Pulled Pork dinner: and The Texas T-Bone dinner.
Liquor: Full bar service
Big Ed's BBQ is a great place to take the family or with a group of friends watching a football game with a beer and ribs.
They have a bar with over 20 TVs and 9 HD Flat Screens. Driving up to this place makes you think you are no longer in New Jersey. The roadhouse setting resembles a scene from the South and Midwest.
They pride themselves on serving all-you-can-eat ribs (except Beef Ribs) and having some down-home fun.
Their specialty is offering all-you-can-eat platters (spareribs, St. Louis ribs, baby-back ribs, pulled chicken, and pulled pork).
By Jersey standards, the barbecue food is above average. Their baskets of garlic bread are especially tasty.
While it's all-you-can-eat, doggie bags are not permitted, although you can take a rack home for an extra charge.
They also have Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday, 3 pm—6 pm, with half-price drinks and half-price appetizers at the bar.
They are family friendly with a nice kid's Buckaroo menu.
Updated: September 2024
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