Stephanies BBQ
“I rated Steph 5 stars because the food is really good, delivery is quick (15-20 minutes) , and it the price is great for the quantity.”
“Dare I say tastier and juicier than Mac Whorter, my favorite in Newark.”
“good food The Cod fish cakes are dope!”
Stephanies BBQ
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
6 reviews
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Really had high hopes for this place since it is right around the corner from where I live, it would have been nice to have a cheap spanish bbq place right there. But I gotta say, I was pretty upset. I mean, I didn't expect a 5 star restaurant or anything, but this place even screwed up the rice…
Stephanie's BBQ is a place very local to me, so my family would order from here when we would have surprise visitors to satisfy their hunger.
The choice of food here has a decent variety, which includes a bunch of fish, pork, beef, and chicken platters. Most dishes come either in "1/2" or "full" orders, and can come with either fries and rice, potatoes and vegetables, or rice and beans. The prices range between around $9-$10 for 1/2 orders to $13-$18 for full orders. I would say that a full order can satisfy approximately 2 to 4 people, depending how hungry everyone is, so it is pretty cheap.
The quality of the food can vary at times. I have never had a problem with the actual meat or fish but maybe 1 or 2 times the rice wasn't cool ideally, as it tasted a bit overcooked.
The place itself isn't really a huge place to eat-in so I suggest just ordering for take-out. Delivery is an option too, but considering I live nearby, they take a longer time then they should to deliver, so I would just pick it up myself.
Fantastic Portuguese style bbq. Dare I say tastier and juicier than Mac Whorter, my favorite in Newark.
Chicken and pork rib combo were fantastic from the meat to the sides. The salad I ordered could use a lil pizazz too but I've learned this about Portuguese fast food bbq in general, its about the meats, preparation, not so much the rest. Rice and beans lacked pizzazz but hot sauce and vinegar with some salt restored the flavor.
Tree leche dessert and a decaf cappuccino for desert was…is…fantastico as well! Very rustic and authentic, wow. Cinnamon in the cappuccino was awesome.
Unduly harsh reviews did not reflect valid in contrast to my fantastic dine in experience. Seriously, 2 stars? 1? Puhleez. And for what, soggy fries from take out? Don't judge N.J. places in the middle of really nowhere on the take out, get off your butt and meet the delightfully friendly Stephanie who works very hard to make this place this good. She's been here 2 years and transformed this train car diner in to my new favorite Portuguese BBQ nearby to my Bloomfield home.
Stephanie's is one of our top 3 favorite local delivery spots. I don't understand the negative reviews. We have ordered from Stephanie's dozens of times and have never had a problem. I always find the person taking my order over the phone to be very friendly and patient. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The favorite dish in our house is the steak ribs with rice and fries. The sweet plantains are pretty amazing too. The serving sizes are very generous. Overall, a great take out option.
I understand that by the mere look of the place you're not supposed to come in with 5 star restaurant expectations. But coming from a ghetto background, I know how to appreciate good food from creepy looking places. This place had decent food, prices were ok, and the place inside is hideous.
I went at the end of January and there were dried up poinsettias on the tables. The tablecloths were literally brown (originally blue) from all the time they've spent on the tables unchanged. We had to get up to get our own drinks from the fridge, our own napkins and straws. The place definitely did a lot more take out service because we were 4 of 6 people in the entire place.
The order of ribs and chicken was good, well cooked but just a little bland. The price was decent and a large enough plate for two. I probably would've given this place 4 stars if it wasn't for the fact that down a few blocks there is an amazing BBQ place with better prices better food, and better service. Sorry Stephanies, I will not be visiting you again.
Nice hidden gem.
The Cod fish cakes are dope!
The chicken and rib combo is nice big portion. We love leftovers and brown bagging for lunch! We also go a small side of veggies and black beans.
All of this for a whopping total of less than $24 bucks. I love it!
The parking outside can prob fit 6-10 cars and it does look like diner but don't let it fool ya! The bbq pit is in there lol