Embark Smoked Meats | BBQ Restaurant - Boonton NJ — Restaurant in Boonton

Embark the Meats – A Flavor Journey Worth Every Mile to Booton, NJ

Let me just start by saying: Embark the Meats isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for something special, but I wasn't ready for just how incredible it would be.

The ribs? To. Die. For. Fall-off-the-bone tender, they melted in my mouth like they had something to prove. Then came the burnt ends, and I swear, if flavor had a throne, these would be wearing the crown. Smoky, juicy, caramelized perfection.

Now, the brisket—oh man. One bite and it was like every stress in life just dissolved. Rich, buttery, and smoked to a whisper of heaven.

One of the wonderful staff (I regret not catching her name!) suggested the mango basil soda, and I was skeptical at first. But wow. It’s one of the most unexpectedly addictive drinks I’ve had. Not overly sweet, with a light fruitiness and a subtle basil finish that kept me going back for sip after sip. Weird? Yes. But also ridiculously good.

And the cornbread? Let’s just say it never stood a chance. Soft, moist, and that perfect touch of savory sweetness. If I had one tiny critique—and I really had to dig for this—it’s that the square of cornbread should be bigger. That’s it. That’s the only “complaint.”

Embark the Meats is the kind of place that doesn’t just serve barbecue—it serves up joy, one smoky bite at a time. Can’t wait to go back. Bring your appetite, leave your worries...

This is the spot I have been looking years for!!! Hands down the best BBQ/Smoked meats spot in Morris County and it isn't even close. It may be the best in the state since Hotrods closed down in Wharton years ago. The brisket is melt in your mouth tender packed with that great smoky flavor. The BBQ burnt ends are absolutely to die for, they lather them up in their house made BBQ sauce and it's basically meat candy. The smoked wings are always a great choice and are always nice and juicy with that beautiful pink smoke ring on the meat. I have not had one bad thing from this place yet and I have almost had everything on the menu. If your looking for an excellent, top notch BBQ/smoked meats place, look no further than this because you will not find anything better. The only downside to the spot is the parking situation, but there is plenty of parking across the street behind main street by the park. I highly highly recommend Embarked to anyone who...

I’ve been so excited to review this place. Everything was exceptional. The brisket was great, a little salty, but I understand that’s the nature of the seasoning process. The pulled pork was seasoned well and very tender. For sides, we tried the corn bread, slaw, mac and cheese, and beans. The MVP(s) here are the mac and cheese and beans. Some of the best mac I’ve ever had (other than my wife’s, of course) with crunchy bread crumbs on top that travelled VERY well and the beans tasted like something I’d have in the Wild West out on the trail around a campfire. Tasty, smokey, yum. I personally was not a fan of the Alabama white, but I’ve come to learn that EVERY bbq joint makes it uniquely, and I was spoiled with the first white sauce I’ve ever had and compare everything to it. Unfortunately, the other sauces we ordered weren’t in the bag so we couldn’t review them. Overall, we will be...