Hot Rods BBQ

4.1 (23)

$30 and under

American

175 North Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885

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About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Hot Rods BBQ is a celebration of the open road, classic custom cars, All-American comfort food and fun all rolled into one.

Today, it seems like every part of the country claims to have its own special twist on BBQ but, Anthony Sibona, Hot Rods’ owner and Head Chef, has combined the best of BBQ from around the country to create dishes that are truly a taste of America. And because Anthony is a Jersey guy, he calls his BBQ, “Yankee BBQ” a name that has come to mean the best of the best.

Hot Rods is famous for delicious slow smoked pulled pork and BBQ babyback ribs. Both are prepared and smoked to Hot Rods' strict specifications, using only top quality meats. The result is the most tender, tasty BBQ pulled pork and ribs you’ll ever eat.

A combination of flavorful rubs, homemade sauces, and an open flame creates the perfect BBQ – tender, meaty and exploding with great smoky taste! So sit back and enjoy a tasty trip!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon-Thurs: 11:30 am 12:00 am Fri: 11:30am- 1:30 am Sat: 12:30pm- 1:30 am Sun: 12:30pm- 12:00 am
Website
http://www.hotrodsbbq.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Anthony Sibona
Catering
Let Hot Rods Real Pit BBQ<br />cater your next party or event.<br />We specialize in Beef & Pig Roasts

Location
175 North Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885
Neighborhood
Dover
Cross street
Trowbridge Ln.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
less then 1.5 miles train, 60 ft from bus
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Hot Rods BBQ.

4.1

(23)

4.2Food
4.3Service
3.6Ambience
0.3Value

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23 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver9 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 2, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Borderline one-star rating. We tried a variety of menu options, but the ribs were really the only item that was noteworthy and worth ordering again. Service was excessively slow, a huge factor when dining with kids. People were friendly, but meal missed the mark.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The chicken wings are fantastic... A must try.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 4, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best BBQ in NJ. The sweet and spicy wings were some of the best I've ever had. The new location is awesome and a lot bigger. It was nice to see the owner walking around talking to the tables, taking pride in his establishment. They also have a great craft beer selection. A+ I will be back again and again.
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JimL Gold
Atlanta64 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Bacon wrapped smoked burnt ends was a good appetizer. Why an Outback Bloomin' Onion style dipping sauce? No need for that. It went downhill quickly. The brisket was the worst piece of beef I've ever had. The pulled pork was watery. Even the ribs -- the other side of the burnt ends -- was disappointing. The beer was good, but if you like Bar-B-Que go elsewhere.
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Luna4X0
New York City11 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hot Rods has a fun flavorful menu but more importantly a very good selection of beers and wines. Sometimes it can get a bit crowded, but the servers have always been excellent in my visits. They're attentive and courteous. I know it's a little much to ask of a BBQ place, but I'd like to see more veggie options on the menu. The side and some main vegetable dishes I've had have been amazing, so I'd like to see more of those featured. One of my favorite local spots for sure.
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Zambo
New York City40 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We have been wanting to go to Hot Rods for some time, but finally made it over the Christmas break. Let me start with the wings, they do a special process which makes them come out with a great amount of smokey goodness without being too much. The signature sauce was great although the spicy version was fairly mild. Had naked sandwich so I could taste the pulled pork by itself. It was top notch and my wife had the Brisket dip which was also awesome. The restaurant itself is in tough shape. We ate at the bar and every stool had a bunch of Duct tape on them to attempt to mend ripped stools. I understand they are moving soon, so that could be the reason they are letting this happen. Bartender, (Kelly) was excellent and kept up with everybodys' needs in a timely fashion. Can't wait to see the new location just down the road!!
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Jaz000 Gold
New Jersey33 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 16, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This place has good food pretty consistently. Occasionally the chicken or pulled pork is a little too dry for my taste, but overall it's worth going back time and again when we want something less typical. The beer list doesn't change often enough and the tap selection could be improved but these are minor complaints. Servers are friendly and helpful, though the restaurant pushes their "rewards club" a little too hard for the little value it provides. Oh well, another minor complaint.
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Fish Gold
Phoenix446 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the better BBQ places we have been to . Great appetizers and a varied menu. Great beer list.
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llibrach
Orlando11 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 18, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We thought this was a great find with all the positive ratings however it was really bad, bad food bad service. Really don't waste your money on this poor excuse of a restaurant.
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Jaz000 Gold
New Jersey33 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If there's better BBQ around, I haven't found it yet. The tap beer selection could be slightly more inspired sometimes, but they make up for it with bottle variety.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon-Thurs: 11:30 am 12:00 am Fri: 11:30am- 1:30 am Sat: 12:30pm- 1:30 am Sun: 12:30pm- 12:00 am
Website
http://www.hotrodsbbq.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Anthony Sibona
Catering
Let Hot Rods Real Pit BBQ<br />cater your next party or event.<br />We specialize in Beef & Pig Roasts

Location
175 North Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885
Neighborhood
Dover
Cross street
Trowbridge Ln.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
less then 1.5 miles train, 60 ft from bus
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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