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RICKS BACKYARD BBQ &GRILL

4.5 347 reviews Closed 6931 U.S. Hwy 40, Mizpah, NJ 08342, United States

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RICKS BACKYARD BBQ & GRILL, located on U.S. Hwy 40 in Mizpah, NJ, has quickly made a name for itself among barbecue enthusiasts. Customer reviews reveal a consistent theme: exceptional food accompanied by friendly service. Luisa Magda expresses her delight, particularly with the Rick’s special, which combines brisket, cole slaw, and their signature sauce—a must-try for newcomers to the restaurant.

Maria Arroyo complimented the generous portions, highlighting the perfectly fried chicken wings, corn on the cob, and comforting sides like potato salad and collard greens. Charles Kramer echoed the praise, mentioning the Pulled Pork Platter as a standout dish, remarking on both the flavor and value, aided by the welcoming demeanor of the staff.

For those who savor ribs, Thomas Cleveland's glowing review points to the delicious half rack, complemented by uniquely large wings and a pleasant outdoor seating area that enhances the dining experience. The venue also shines in catering services, as noted by Michael M, whose family gathering was elevated by excellent, well-seasoned meats and sides, delivered fresh and hot. His heartfelt appreciation for Rick's attention to detail and the overall satisfaction of his guests showcases the brand's commitment to quality and service.

With a vibrant atmosphere and a menu that celebrates classic barbecue, RICKS BACKYARD BBQ & GRILL is a destination for those seeking a delightful meal served with warmth.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with RICKS BACKYARD BBQ &GRILL before visiting.

Reviews for RICKS BACKYARD BBQ &GRILL

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347 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 347 reviews

RICKS BACKYARD BBQ &GRILL consistently receives praise for its flavorful barbecue and classic soul food offerings. Common highlights include generously portioned dishes such as pulled pork, brisket, ribs, fried chicken wings, and traditional sides like collard greens, mac and cheese, cornbread, and potato salad. Reviewers appreciate the well-seasoned meats and the authenticity of the southern comfort food served. The friendly, attentive service and welcoming outdoor picnic-style seating enhance the dining experience, making it ideal for both casual visits and family gatherings. Customers frequently mention the value for money and the overall inviting atmosphere, which combines great food with genuine hospitality in a relaxed setting.

Luisa Magda
Jul 15, 2025

We stopped here today for the first time- SO GOOD!! Friendly staff with smiles all around we had the Rick’s special (brisket, cole slaw & sauce) and the pulled pork. Def worth the stop!!

Maria Arroyo
Jul 10, 2025

I went there today, my brother and his wife enjoyed the food.good portion felt comfortable, the fried chicken wings were fried to perfection, corn on the cob, potato salad collard greens, and of course the corn bread..loved it

Charles Kramer
Jun 03, 2025

It's no hype, the Food is great, the service is great, and it's make for a great picnic in the woods. I had the collar greens, corn bread, and mac & cheese. All very good, but the star of the show was the Pulled Pork Platter, the pork was wonderful. Wanda the server was so friendly, with a wonderful smile helped steer me to the best deal. And indead the pulled pork is a great food value. eNJoy

Thomas Cleveland
May 30, 2025

Talk about some good eating ribs! They are delicious! I had a half rack. Unless you want to have leftovers, that may be enough for you. Also had the wings. They only come as whole wings. They’re like a jumbo size. Way bigger than I’d like for wings. They were good though. Nice outdoor seating in a picnic area. Fans spread around to keep you cool in the heat. Plenty of picnic tables. Also nice music playing.rick really puts his thing down! Good job sir!

Michael M
May 24, 2025

Rick catered a small family get together of about 15 people. Had ribs, pulled pork, brisket, BBQ chicken for the meats. All were excellent well seasoned, good pieces of meat. For the sides we had a potato salad that was excellent as well as mac n cheese, baked beans, collard greens that were all 5 *. Also had cornbread that we just reheated from last night's event and it was still soft, moist, and melted in my mouth with some butter on it. Unlike others that I contacted he actually had the order delivered to me. The driver was very kind and professional, bringing in several trays and helping me set them up. The food was nice, hot and fresh. We have both been to his place in Mizpah and had the catering event and would strongly recommend both. I spoke with Rick directly and he worked with me throughout the process making sure that he did everything that I wanted, which he did. My whole family raved about the food and we had enough where everyone was able to take home a plate and I have already got texts and calls saying that they were again enjoying a meal. All this and the price was very reasonable for the amount of food. Much thanks to Rick & his crew and feel confident in either eating in, picking up or using them for catering.

Frank R
Apr 02, 2025

Would definitely make the drive again! You want bbq you should come by I loved everything! Being from the south I’m always looking for a good bbq place this hit the spot.. the staff were very friendly.. great experience!

Teresa Sample
Mar 30, 2025

Found this gem thru a FB suggestion! Glad we went! Food is GOODT! Huge portions, flava flava flava!

R. Roldan
Mar 19, 2025

Business changed hands? Was there today, it is now called "Rick's bbq and grill". Ordered the chicken platter with mac n cheese and coleslaw, chicken was tender, tasty bbq sauce. Also the rib sandwich, all very tender and tasty, but they put them between 2 slices of white bread, so minus half a star .

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Address
6931 U.S. Hwy 40, Mizpah, NJ 08342, United States
Price range
$20–30
Category
Barbecue restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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