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Home of the Best Ribs in NJ! Family owned and operated since 1992, Big Ed’s BBQ serves All-U-Can Eat Ribs and more in a family friendly atmosphere that’s perfect for any occasion or event. Whether it’s Ribs, Brisket, Chicken, Steaks or Seafood, Big Ed’s has something to offer for everyone. Join us for Dine in, Take-out, delivery, or have us cater your next event. Sign up on our website for free coupons and offers.
BBQ joint with beer, all-you-can-eat ribs, sandwiches & classic sides in a barnlike space.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 305 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
Phone: (732) 583-2626
Website: http://www.bigedsbbq.com/
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Reviews
Andy A
Big Ed’s is always a great place for dinner. It’s all about the ribs, which are excellent. It’s been around for a long time and they are very consistent. Add to that, the Mac and cheese is excellent, the beans are very good also. It’s an all you can eat rib spot and I feel that i have to mention, I lost tonight to a 5 year old who was determined to surpass me at a rib eating contest.
Went back again recently and it was still just as good….
… moreWent back again recently and it was still just as good….
David Carbone
Casual and fun restaurant,, has a unique “animal farm” in the large parking lot, along with other fun decorations. The restaurant is a sports bar with wooden booths and tables. I had the sweet barbecue ribs, which were meaty, moist, charbroiled, and super delicious Definitely worth a visit. 3x the cost of a large McDonald’s meal but the food is 50x better. Best ribs I’ve had and I’ve had very good ribs 5 or 6x. No diet coke, only Coke One. Garlic bread is not my favorite but the cole slaw is very good.
… moreCheryl R
If you’re craving true Southern-style barbecue in New Jersey, Big Ed’s in Matawan is the place to go! We went for the all-you-can-eat ribs, and they did not disappoint. The ribs come in a variety of flavors — the original BBQ had that classic smoky sweetness, the honey BBQ brought a perfect touch of richness with a sweet glaze, and the spicy ribs added just the right amount of heat without overpowering the flavor. Each one was fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor.
We also tried the brisket, which was absolutely incredible — super tender, juicy, and literally melted in our mouths. It had that slow-smoked taste that you’d expect from authentic Southern barbecue.
The sides were a highlight too. The apple fritters were warm, sweet, and crispy on the outside — almost like dessert, but still the perfect complement to the meal. The homemade fries were fresh, golden, and seasoned just right. We also enjoyed the mac and cheese, cole slaw, and corn, which rounded everything out nicely.
The restaurant itself has a very Southern American vibe — cozy, casual, and perfect for digging into hearty comfort food. Portions are generous, service is friendly, and the atmosphere makes you feel right at home.
… moreWe also tried the brisket, which was absolutely incredible — super tender, juicy, and literally melted in our mouths. It had that slow-smoked taste that you’d expect from authentic Southern barbecue.
The sides were a highlight too. The apple fritters were warm, sweet, and crispy on the outside — almost like dessert, but still the perfect complement to the meal. The homemade fries were fresh, golden, and seasoned just right. We also enjoyed the mac and cheese, cole slaw, and corn, which rounded everything out nicely.
The restaurant itself has a very Southern American vibe — cozy, casual, and perfect for digging into hearty comfort food. Portions are generous, service is friendly, and the atmosphere makes you feel right at home.
Yvette Hausleben
Pretty cool place! Prices are good.
I’m not a big BBQ fan but my husband said it was good.
… moreI’m not a big BBQ fan but my husband said it was good.
Vena Conyers
Lorena our waitress was outstanding. She was courteous and polite.
I was there over the weekend and it was quite busy however, Lorena was attentive and ensured that our food was prepared as requested.
Lorena made our first time experience at big Ed’s barbecue pleasurable.
We plan on coming back.
… moreI was there over the weekend and it was quite busy however, Lorena was attentive and ensured that our food was prepared as requested.
Lorena made our first time experience at big Ed’s barbecue pleasurable.
We plan on coming back.
Jordan Mackiewicz
It’s very big inside with plenty of tables and booths. The coolest part of the inside was that they had some New york worlds fair posters up and a Lincoln highway sign. The starter combo is the best thing we ate today. We had the ribs and brisket, and it just wasn’t it. We had to add more BBQ sauce on the ribs to get something out of it. The beans and Mac n cheese weren’t anything to write home about. No BBQ sauce at the table for a BBQ place. I could see this being a cool spot for football Sunday’s but go with the starter combo and you will be good to go. 18% gratuity is added to your bill regardless of what you get if you dine in.
… moreRocko S
I ordered the bbq baby back ribs. That of the garbage you get from Applebee’s or something like that nd Big ED gives you 3-4 times the amount of Rib plus they literally fall of the fall the bone. The bbq sauce just adds a little bit of more heavenly flavors. I l never had ribs around here that I can even say are comparable with doing this place a great injustice. Go there. I mean where else can you get amazing ribs like this plus the price is amazing for superbowl I got every one a rack nd one didn’t saved for later.
… morePatrick Antonello
Tremendous. Server was great (didn’t get his name, but an absolute legend), the garlic bread was delicious and the St. Louis ribs were the way to go.
… moreDawn Russell
One of the best places to eat! I don’t think I have ever been this satisfied at a restaurant. From the bread at the table, all the way to dessert, everything was DELICIOUS! The service was spectacular too. We had Lorraina and she was spectacular. Will definitely be coming back!
… morePhyllis Marks
Instead of the traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, we ordered 1/2 tray of their beef brisket, 1/2 tray of their pulled pork and 1/2 tray of their apple fritters as part of our Thanksgiving dinner and picked it up the day before. We heated the trays up on Thanksgiving and it was ALL delicious. We’ve been eating leftovers and it all tasted as fresh as when we had it on Thanksgiving. This was the best Thanksgiving dinner we ever had. This will be our new traditional dinner for Thanksgiving from now on!!
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