The Pit Portuguese BBQ

The Pit Portuguese BBQ is a beloved family-owned restaurant located at 178 Broad Street in the heart of Bloomfield, New Jersey. Renowned as the voted #1 Charbroil BBQ in Essex County, this establishment has been serving authentic Portuguese-style barbecue that draws locals and visitors from across the region. The restaurant's signature dishes include perfectly smoked BBQ pork ribs, fall-off-the-bone BBQ chicken, and the iconic BBQ Portuguese sausage that brings authentic flavors of Portugal to New Jersey. The menu features an impressive variety including beef ribs, pork cubes with shrimp, top sirloin, skirt steak, and their famous shish kabob with your choice of chicken or beef. Stop by for hearty appetizers like empanadas, fried plantains, and crispy mozzarella sticks, or enjoy fresh salads topped with grilled proteins. The Pit offers convenient online ordering, catering services with BBQ party trays serving 6-8 people starting at $58, and a unique backyard BBQ special that includes a 6ft commercial grill, professional cook, helper, food, and clean-up starting at $27.95 per person. Open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm, The Pit delivers to Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Belleville, Nutley, Montclair, and Clifton areas. Follow them on Instagram @the_pit_bbq or Facebook for updates and mouth-watering photos of their signature dishes.