Move over pizza. BBQ is putting New Jersey on the map! According to a recent study, 2025’s Best BBQ Cities in America by LawnStarter, the Garden State has six cities that offer great American BBQ.

Top BBQ cities in New Jersey Overall scores for each city determined its rank in each factor, each category the report stated. No. 90 Paterson; overall score 19.35 No. 129 Newark; overall score 17.89 ...

Three of the picnic areas can be reserved for larger groups, up to 75 people each, for a $55 fee for New Jersey residents and $65 fee for non-residents. Parking is not included in those fees. Two ...