Flemington BBQ — Restaurant in Flemington

On Saturday, May 14th, my family and I was basically kicked out of the restaurant due to a singular bottle of Pierre that my senior citizen father brung with him because it is the only thing he drinks because of health reasons. My father does not drink soda, juice, or anything that they provide at the establishment so he tried to explain the situation to the waitress that served us and she understood the reasoning and he even offered to pay for his own drink even though he brought it with him already, and she went to talk to the owner of the establishment and we were shocked when she told us that she would not be able to serve us just because of that. So my father asked if he can bring alcoholic drinks, which he does not drink, to the restaurant and she answered yes. That was really strange to us, that you are able to bring alcohol into the restaurant yet you cannot bring a drink that someone needs for health reasons. We have already been there a couple of times and this previously has never been an issue with us even with the same waitress, so I do not understand how this can become an issue now, especially since it is for medical reasons. Also, my father never tips less than 30% after every meal that we order at the restaurant, even though we have never been that crazy over the meals. The only reason that we go there is for my 8 year old brother since he likes the french fries they have, but the meals that we tried there do not have much taste to them.

P.S.- My dad used to be a chef in Florence, Italy for a long time and he has been in the restaurant business for as long as I can remember, even owning very successful places all...

2/22/2023 Update. Flemington BBQ continues to be a regular spot for our family. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. As we have explored the menu I must recommend all of the homemade soups that rotate on a daily basis. The staff is warm and friendly and make you feel like family.

I was hesitant to try this place because the online menu does not provide much description but I am glad that I did because it was a great meal. I ordered the Chicken and Beef Cubes house style and it exceeded my expectations. Generous portions of beef and all white meat chicken perfectly grilled with some shrimp mixed in there as well. The meat was not dry, was not overly salty and had no sauce so the flavor of the meat came through perfectly. The protein was accompanied by yellow rice, some grilled peppers and onions as well as some pickled vegetables, black olives, a lemon wedge, french fries and gravy. I cannot speak to the authenticity as I have never had Portuguese food, but what I can say is that the ingredients were fresh, prepared with care and presented wonderfully. The addition of the pickled vegetables adds a nice crunch and texture to the meal. If you love charcoal grilled meats, appreciate fresh ingredients, generous portions and a clean and friendly environment I would recommend trying this place out. I know they opened during the pandemic and I hope they stick around...

I was riding with my friend — we were out in Flemington, about 35 minutes from my house — when we caught this unbelievable smell of barbecue in the air. We literally did a U-turn and pulled into the lot without knowing where we were going. We just knew we had to eat there. It turned into a random magical experience — the kind you don’t plan for, but remember.

The place is called Flemington BBQ. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries — huge portion. The pork was mixed with green peppers and onions, juicy and loaded with this deep, slightly sweet flavor I couldn’t quite pin down. Cinnamon? Cardamom? I don’t know — just magical. My friend had the grilled chicken and rice and couldn’t stop talking about how flavorful the rice was. Smoky, tender, perfectly done. This wasn’t just good — it was memorable.

And then there’s the lemonade. Fresh-squeezed right at the counter — I watched the owner, Paulo, press it himself. It was ice-cold, tangy, mouthwatering in the best way. He’s also the one who takes your order, checks in on your table, and genuinely cares that you’re having a good experience.

I found out Paulo’s been doing this for 35 years, and you can feel the love and pride in everything he puts out. Between the food, the warmth, and the energy of the place, this wasn’t just a lucky stop — I’m...