Best Ribs in Surf City

5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Smokey's Bbq
Smokey's Bbq
90/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"You gotta try this delectable BBQ spot by the beach! I recommend the Brisket.. fall off the bone, sweet and juicy! Great food and great service. Love..."
Brian Nowak
"I can’t wait for next weekend when Smokey’s opens! Their mouthwatering barbecue is a must-try for any visit to LBI! The individual meals are..."
Judi 'Jones' Hartney
"Delicious food at great prices. Highly recommend the pulled pork is phenomenal..."
Albert Cortes
"Great brisket, ribs and potato salad! Really enjoyed a lot and highly..."
Amanda Blyth
"the food is absolutely fantastic, and the store is run by amazing people. you MUST come here- especially if you're a BBQ..."
Vanessa Kathleen
"Delicious!!! We had baby back ribs and pulled pork was awesome!! Definitely will be back..."
Amy Rigano
"Ordered a tray of brisket and pulled pork. I only had to wait 10 mins. Great food. I will definitely go..."
Lynn Donnelly Lapsley
"Outstanding ribs. Fall off the bone tender. Excellent food all..."
Gavin Tormollan
"Best pulled pork on the island... Love the beans and potato salad as..."
Bryan Barrett
"awesome BBQ, set you up with all you need to take to the beach..."
Lori Morris
"Hands down the Best Bar-B-Q food In Jersey..."
Paul Cosentino
"Been too long since I've had Smokey's. Nothings cganged. Awesome..."
Ric Waters
"Congratulations Brian and Eileen!!! Can't wait to taste the brisket..."
Gina Nowak Zilocchi
"Great ribs,smoked turkey and I could go on and..."
Robin Cosentino
"Good luck guys, always love your..."
Antonio Porta
"Great food served up with great..."
Mary Slender
"The brisket is excellent the pulled pork is very good and the ribs were good too. I would go back again and again for the brisket and the pulled..."
Marialena Kearns
"Smokey’s is the best bbq I’ve had in a long while! We ordered their brisket, ribs and chicken along with several sides. Everything was delicious!..."
Miranda D
"Picked up dinner for my family tonight since we all decided on bbq. first time here at smokey’s and we were all very impressed! I will say one..."
Thre Machine
"We ordered BBQ from Smokey"s BBQ for the first time tonight and I can guarantee that it won't be the last. The ribs, pulled pork, and the brisket..."
Judy Singer
"Great BBQ, had chicken. The homemade Carolina gold bbq sauce is so insanely good I could drink it out of the bottle. Kreb Up Frag..."
Lou O'Caiside
"Meaty ribs. Good sauce. Reasonable prices. Ready on time. Very satisfied with our take..."
Clint DiPierro
"Amazingly delicious BBQ. Everything we ordered was so good, and the owner is very friendly. If you're in the area, you need to stop..."
Christina Kon
"Steve, the owner, catered a party for a group of 30 hungry guys. And it was amazing. Brisket was incredible, fell apart in your mouth, pulled pork..."
Michael Miller
"The food was excellent, if a little on the expensive side. Portion size was okay. Would try the brisket if you're into that kind of thing. It's..."
Brandon Emde
"Smokey’s was absolutely fantastic! As a smoking/bbq fanatic on vacation away from my Traeger Ironwood, I was getting the itch and Smokey’s was..."
Alex Krum
"This bbq spot is the real deal. The smoky flavors are to die for. The beef brisket has a wonderful crust with an amazingly juicy inside. The smoked..."
Gia Murphy
"Smokey’s is the best BBQ I have ever had. It elevates smoked meat to a whole another level. The quality of ingredients are all there and you can..."
ben keys
"Best beef brisket sandwich and also best pulled pork..."
Sue Carlson
"One of the best pulled pork sandwiches I’ve ever had! So tender. The sauces were great too, and the staff very friendly and helpful. I will be..."
Margaret G
"Had the Brisket combo with beans and mac & cheese. The brisket was juicy and delicious. Didn’t even need sauce it was so good. Good experience...."
Erich Thumhart
"I tend to visit a few unusual spots while at the shore and this was one of them. I ordered a smoked Kielbasa and it tasted great. It was smoked to..."
Matthew Liptak
Surf City Barbeque
Surf City Barbeque
90/100 (1437 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Crawfish
Catfish
Fish
Pork
Sandwiches
Burger
Shrimp
Ribs
French Fries
Barbecue
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We were looking for seafood but the seafood place in the same shopping center had a 2 hour wait. We came over here and sat right down. They had fried..."
Spence Meyers
"What can I say about this place but simply outstanding. I got half rack of ribs, some brisket, and potato salad. My wife got the pulled pork nachos...."
Steve Boothe
"Their blackened prime rib sandwich is a 10/10. Very generous portion of juicy tender meat smothered in cheese. Incredibly satisfying after a long day..."
Yu Mi
"You could tell the staff was overwhelmed. My bbq chicken sandwich was great! I added a photo of the red neck..."
The Mr. Darby
"Absolutely bodacious! The service was top notch. The food was great. Typical (Carolina) BBQ with the usually fixings, like baked beans, slaw, mashed..."
Wayne White
"Hubby had ribs and I had ribeye, both were cooked perfectly. Lona was great at taking care making sure we got anything we needed! Definitely will be..."
Donrie Yale
"Long story short, it's a great price and provides all the value for money. The staff was super friendly, the place was clean, and the food, while..."
Bud Thorpe
"THE BEST place to eat in Topsail. Arguably one of the best places to eat in North Carolina in my opinion. For the price, food, and experience, the..."
Aidan Salmeron
"Came in 20 minutes before close for takeout and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. They honestly couldn’t have been more kind. Everything..."
Timothy Field
"Incredible. This was the best experience we have ever had it didn’t even feel like going to a restaurant it felt like going to a good friend or..."
CM
"Great food, great prices, great people! We’ve been coming regularly on vacation since 2017. We went again last night and tried the fried chicken..."
Jessica Beacom
"Great little spot before the bridge to Topsail. The menu is somewhat limited for a BBQ joint but we had the pulled pork was great. Slaw and green..."
Real BBQ Dude
"GREAT little spot! The prices are unbeatable! $1 drinks and a meat and 2 sides $11. Good size portions and good flavor. Visiting from TN and this..."
Robert Lawson
"This restaurant has the best food! We order from here at least once a month and have never been disappointed 😊. Food is always fresh, hot, and..."
Sharna Balogun
"Great food. Awesome, juicy fried chicken. Great prices. A fried chicken dinner with two side’s and hush puppies was $11 which included tax! The..."
Joesette T
"Very delicious reasonably priced food & a cute gift shop that was a bonus whether you picking your food up or eating in - a must check kind of place..."
J. Tatiana Workman
"This place is very welcoming and comfortable! Not to mention the food is filling and well priced! I was honestly very pleasantly surprised when we..."
Anikai “Klaus” Riddle
Wally's
Wally's
87/100 (1974 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Swordfish
Pancakes
Ribs
Pasta
French Fries
Salad
Clam Chowder
Burrito
Chili
Eggs Benedict
Fish & chips
Mac and cheese
French Toast
Scallops
Toasts
Salmon
Omelette
Sandwiches
Corned Beef
Burger
Waffles
Chowder
Key lime pie
Fish & Chips
Pesto
Pork Roll
Tapas
Shrimp
Fish
Cakes
Tacos
Beef
Sit down
American
Takeout
BYOB
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I generally get 'to-go' orders and it's been great. Today I decided to actually dine-in and it was lovely. The service was fast, my waitress..."
Rachel Alexander
"My daughter and I enjoyed a really delicious breakfast outside on a beautiful sunny morning. She had a vegan Japanese souffle pancake. I had the..."
Clifford Ehrlich
"Excellent place to eat on LBI. It’s been a favorite for years. Good size servings. The New England clam chowder, might be the best I’ve ever had...."
Timothy Brennan
"With so many good breakfast options in LBI, deciding which one is the best is a challenging task... but after this morning's breakfast at Wally's in..."
Joseph Salerno
"Went with my girlfriend and two friends for breakfast. Everyone really enjoyed the food. Quality food with great service. I must say the biscuits..."
James Sheehan
"Wally’s was overall a nice place to visit! Would definitely come back. PROS: - Server was fantastic! We had Calli and she was so sweet. - The..."
El M.
"WOW ! What a surprise this place was , the burgers were great ! They even have an extensive GF menu for those with allergies . The burgers are very..."
Sith lord
"From start to finish service was top notch!!! Food was excellent Atmosphere very pleasant Outside seating very ample Our server Christine was..."
Jaclyn Mandato
"A Pinnacle dining experience down by the shore a lively spot even after summer great seats outdoors and inside, phenomenal presentation of foods and..."
vincent visconi
"Absolutely incredible!! I eat here multiple times while in LBI. The service all around is out of this world. Very compassionate when our family had a..."
Team Rammyz
"Always make a stop at Wally’s when on the island, always great food and great service! Breakfast is my favorite - love the..."
Courtney Sanford
"This was our first time at Wally’s. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. We had a table outside and it was really nice. The..."
Leza K
"Had a perfect breakfast here. Lots of options and a few gluten free as well. Outdoor and indoor seating. The outdoor areas were great. The food..."
Kris Rupp
"Went for lunch. Had the American burger which wad actually two burgers. Very good, handmade patties, fresh toppings and a dollop of Wallys sauce...."
Joe Faraldi
"Definitely better than any boardwalk eatery. With quaint modern indoor and gorgeous outdoor dining options, this place is a great spot for any time..."
Kevin Hodson
"We met some friends for a brunch here on a recommendation and we’re very pleased that we did! nice open air atmosphere with a bustling steff to..."
valinsk
Shore Fire Grille
Shore Fire Grille
85/100 (835 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Grill
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Crab
Tuna
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Burger
Salad
"Really nice size portions for the price. Stopped in for a quick snack & split a chili & sweet potato fries. Roughly a pint of chili & large portion..."
David Moskowitz
"Its not often that I will change a review. However, after 11 months we finally came back to try this place. Same great staff, but this time the food..."
Richmond Cole
"Very cool place. Gourmet burgers, hot dogs and "sammwiches" in a casual, laid back atmosphere. Tons of delicious menu items to try. They have a..."
Russ Buchmann
"Great place to eat. Very reasonable prices and a ton of choices. Manager was very helpful in getting us started and making recommendations. My Angus..."
Andrew Teter
"Very nice casual place for lunch and dinner. We ordered make-a-burger sandwiches and they were wonderful. The crab cake sandwich was juicy and had..."
Tom Chan
"Obviously run by foodies! Had arnold palmer (perfect mix, not too sweet), pickle pucks, ying yang salad, "5-star" burger, and finished off with Sweet..."
Cindy Schulz
"Came here based on the reviews in Gluten Free groups (Find Me GF & LBI GF) - was a good find! Nice outdoor seating, easy service, good food!..."
Jackii Sovern
"Delicious fresh food! I always know it's a good restaurant when I have to choose between multiple menu items. I had the inferno sandwich which was..."
jamie Fife
"Friendly staff and delicious food. Fish tacos were tasty and the build your own burger was..."
Jeff Topping
"Everything is usually freshly prepared, so If your expecting something more akin to a Applebee's or Fridays, I would look elsewhere. Otherwise you..."
Matthew Tomaro
"Always a great experience at Shore Fire Grill. Food and service was exceptional 👌😀 She had the crabby patty. And I had a juicy burger topped..."
Eric Spinner
"Great, fresh burgers, sandwiches and comfort food. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. Very helpful front counter person too. My compliments to the..."
R DiMare
"The smoked buffalo wings are a must have when visiting LBI. There is no place within 100 miles who can make the wings the way Shore Fire Grille makes..."
David Lloyd
"Place was great got take out staff was very courteous and friendly. Food we got pickle pucks, awesome! Blue cheese burger with carmalized onions! It..."
Kelly Cunningham
"Very friendly staff. Nice presentation of food. Not cheap. Waffle fries were very well seasoned and crispy. The 5-star burger was underseasoned but..."
Christopher Leadem
"Great food at good price kids meals at $6 are a bargain and filled up my 3 hungry..."
David Porter
"Spent a week in LBI and this was hands down the best food we had the whole time (not that there was much worthy competition unfortunately). Burger..."
James Quinn
"I ordered the worlds best mahi fish tacos here along with the tater tots! They really were the best ever! I usually always order the burgers because..."
Christine Tucci
"We ate hear on Saturday morning for Breakfast, and it was so good we went back for dinner. Each time we had a different waitress and they were both..."
Jeremy Jones
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
79/100 (4230 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Fish
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Pasta
Seafood Platters
Salad
Swordfish
Ribs
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Sandwiches
Surf And Turf
Calamari
Burger
Fried shrimp
Tuna
Hamburgers
Jambalaya
Calamares
Cakes
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon
Pesto
Po' Boys
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Beach
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went for dinner on a Thursday, got there about 10 after opening (5) with 4 people we had about a 45min wait. More people you bring the longer your..."
Grace K.
"Prompt service, even on a busy summer Saturday afternoon. Cheerful reception and wait staff. Excellent quality food. Especially recommend the fish..."
Alan MacFarlane
"It’s taken way too long for me to write this review. I think Daddy Mac’s is one of my favorite places to eat. It’s not just one thing that..."
Claire Huang
"Great place to catch some sun and takein the ocean views , food was fantastic and really love the appetizers on promotion. Fried oysters and coconut..."
Pawel Poniatowski
"Daddy Mac’s is a Surf City staple. They don’t reservations so get there early to get on the wait list. And the wait is so worth it. The..."
John Thomas Kong
"The food was amazing, lots of options to choose from and a huge menu of drinks. The view from the balcony is to die for, the fresh ocean air made..."
Lin W
"Stopped her for later lunch on June 24th 2023. Restaurant was not too busy around 1:30-2 on a sautrday and our party of 7 was able to sit on patio in..."
Joel Newcomb
"Great View and service! The dining area is upstairs but they do have an elevator. Dishes featuring fresh caught seafood, as well as salads, burgers,..."
Craig Poe
"Best fried shrimp in area. So lightly breaded you can almost see through them. Crab cakes good too. Grouper bites or calamari are best..."
Darrel Tenney
"The food and service were spectacular!! Every staff person we came in contact with was wonderful and friendly. We came for dinner and even though the..."
Hayleigh Dersch
"I had lunch/dinner there today. First of all, the view is amazing. Perfect. The food is absolutely delicious ….Fresh !!! Love their sweet tea with..."
Debbie King
"Very good. Parking in the lots at the building is limited BUT there is a lot sharing with a taco place right across the road. Everything is in the..."
Bud Thorpe
"Had a great dinner this past weekend while in town on girls weekend. Appreciated being able to order a beverage from the bar while we waited for our..."
Fuquay Fun Finds
"This was our first time eating here and it was amazing! We waited for a table on the deck and it was worth the hour wait. Our server Francesca was..."
Brittany Fann
"Absolutely one of the best restaurants in the area..the Salmon with garlic sauce was delicious..the shrimp appetizer was really good..service was..."
Eyad Abuwar
"Service was excellent. It was a busy Friday night and we were seated within the window quoted. While we waited, we got a few drinks from the bar. The..."
Lynnette Dobson