Monty's Bbq - Atlantic Highlands

Best BBQ around NY, although it's in NJ! Smokey and succulent ribs, moist corny corn bread, I'm in heaven!

My fiancé and I absolutely love Monty's! It's our favorite BBQ restaurant everyone is super nice and the food is to die for! I highly recommend ?

I was really impressed with the brisket...and everything else. Brisket is the most challenging to not only cook right, but handling it so it remains moist is where places fall short. Each time I've had the brisket it's been top notch. The pulled pork has nice bits of outer bark blended in and flavorful. I'm not a rib aficionado, but they were really nicely flavored and tender without dripping off the bone. Looking forward to trying the turkey next. Are TX-style sausages something in the future for Monty's (asking for a friend)?? Oh, and service is super friendly and place inside has a nice rustic vibe.

As a NJ transplant from OK, I will preface by saying I am VERY picky about BBQ (and I can be snooty about this cause I know all my native NJ folks would have some serious issues finding a quality veal parm in OK). I can make perfect brisket on my smoker that has been the result of a 40-year learning curve. I have eaten at all the big names in TX BBQ. When I get bad BBQ, I get all bent outta shape cause I just wasted a wallet full of money on something that people should have high quality control for it's price per pound. I just finished eating a pound of Monty's smoked brisket and a side of mac and cheese. I write this review with a tear in my eye as I remember my first bites of brisket and how I fell in love. This BBQ is legit and I can officially say that NJ has a great TX-style BBQ joint. The brisket was moist and had a great flavor. It wasn't over-smoked and had a great bark. It wasn't overly peppery but had a good season to it. The pit-master knew what they were doing and nailed it. I have grown to accept that BBQ is expensive as it is a laborious undertaking to prepare. The price point was great for the serving size and I felt this meat was worth every penny.Now...the mac and cheese. If the lid to your to-go container is busting at the seams, you're doing it right. The flavor was great and the large shells are a good call to hold all the yummy sauce. I forgot about the delicious brisket for a few minutes and went ham on the mac and cheese. I only ordered the brisket and mac and cheese for the purpose of being judgmental and picky as any self-respecting BBQ joint should be able to handle these two staples. Monty's has given me faith in NJ BBQ again. Well done!

Place has the best BBQ I've had in New Jersey . the ribs didn't even need sauce and the brisket was great . highly recommended !