Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New Jersey

3.9

20 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Great for happy hour

Vibe BBQ is an inviting and casual, all-day celebration of American comfort classics, putting house-smoked meats at the center of the plate. "I've been in this country for over 30 years, and BBQ has been one of the cuisines that I have loved most. It's a food that is known as classic American, but it's also about the culture, the taste, the feel, and the vibe for me. Eating with hands, eating outside, eating in someone's backyard with family and friends. I'm drawn to the vibe of BBQ, which is where the name comes from. BBQ culture lives here like nowhere else."

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 645-0007
Website
https://www.vibebbqbymarcus.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Marcus Samuelsson

Location
56 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
Area
Newark
Cross Street
New Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Penn Station NewarkBus 76 Washington St at BleekerBus 62 Broad St at Academy StBus 76, 78, 378 Broad St at New StWashington Street Light Rail station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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GARNACHA Gulp Hablo, Spain 2022US$8.00

DRAFT BEER

ROTATING LOCAL SELECTIONSUS$6.00

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
3.9Value

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20 Reviews

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Nicole
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible. The service was great. The portion sizes matched the price and the drinks were delicious.
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 9 December 2024
Dear Nicole, We’re delighted you found the food exceptional, the service attentive, and the drinks delightful. It’s wonderful that the portions and overall experience felt perfectly balanced. Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. All the best, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Team
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Arturo
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great bbq. As always excellent service. Fantastic surprise that some dishes from the old Marcus BP are still present (roasted veggies, sprouts, cornbread, crispy chicken)
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David
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu offerings are quite good. Devon our server was helpful and informative. Compliments to the chef and team!
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Candice
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simple and unpretentious, the vibe has a relaxing atmosphere. And the food was outstanding! I chose the corn as my side dish and it was so good I ordered a second ear. Signature cocktails at the bar were a very pleasant surprise. Go there!
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 20 September 2024
Hi Candice, Thank you for sharing your Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson experience with us! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed our laid-back atmosphere and loved our food—especially the corn! Ordering a second ear is the best compliment we could ask for. We’re also glad you had a great time with our cocktails at the bar. Your kind words made our day, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious bites and good vibes! Best regards, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Team
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Julie
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The catfish was sooo crunchy and moist. All the sides were delicious. We tried greens, mac and cheese, slaw and baked beans. My companions had the fried chicken and the beef. We missed the corn bread, but remembered how delicious it was from last time. Don't understand why this place wasn't busier. Such an easy walk to NJPAC, which was where we were headed!
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 24 September 2024
Hi Julie, Thank you for being our guest and sharing your kind words. We're thrilled to hear you loved the catfish and enjoyed all the sides. It sounds like you and your companions made some great choices! Your enthusiastic review will undoubtedly encourage others to visit us. We hope you will join us again the next time you visit NJPAC. All the best, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Team
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April
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good! Server was warm and assisted us with food allergy issues.
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 30 August 2024
Hi April, Thank you for dining with us at Vibe! We're so glad our server provided a warm and attentive experience, especially in helping with your food allergy concerns. It’s our priority to ensure that every guest feels comfortable and cared for, and we're thrilled that we could make your visit enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great BBQ moments! Cheers, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Team
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DougC
Las Vegas
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing… I never write these things but felt I had to this time… Can’t really say any thing good about this place….
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debk
VIP
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing. Best barbecue baked beans I've tasted. Really enjoyed everything we tried - pulled pork sandwich, ribs, fried catfish, hot cauliflower, slaw. Service staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Only negative was the restaurant was really warm and made it hard to completely enjoy our meal.
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 4 July 2024
Hi deb, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson. We strive for great food and service, and it's awesome to know we hit the mark. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious BBQ and good vibes soon! All the best, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Team
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David
VIP
Las Vegas
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Chicken was overcooked Place had no Vib Service was spotty No reason to go back
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 4 July 2024
Dear David, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Team
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DanielK
New York City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Wasn’t sure what to expect, first time there. Very loud, food was just okay. Too many bone pieces in Jerk Chicken. Pulled pork wasn’t pulled enough, more like ripped, and needed more sauce. Greens were best thing on the tray along with the pickles. Wasn’t bad, but also wasn’t good enough to want to go back. Also wasn’t sure why a reservation was needed. Tables are first come first serve and they don’t have “servers”, just a host that also brings your tray.
Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New JerseyResponded on 9 June 2024
Dear Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson. We very much appreciate you sharing the highlights and not-so-highlights of your time with us. It appears we missed the mark a bit, and we apologize. Please trust that your feedback was well received and will be addressed for improvements. We know second chances are a gift, and we hope to welcome you back for a much better and more accurate experience. We'd love to "wow" you in every way. Warmly, The Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson Team
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Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New Jersey is rated 3.9 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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56 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102

Additional information

Cross Street
New Street
Area
Newark
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Penn Station NewarkBus 76 Washington St at BleekerBus 62 Broad St at Academy StBus 76, 78, 378 Broad St at New StWashington Street Light Rail station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marcus Samuelsson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.vibebbqbymarcus.com/
Phone number
(973) 645-0007

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SNACKS

M'S CORNBREADUS$6.00

CRISPY CHICKEN WINGSUS$6.00

JERK CAULIFLOWER BITESUS$7.00

FRIED PICKLE CHIPSUS$7.00

FRIESUS$6.00

VIBE NACHOSUS$9.00

CHICKEN & WAFFLESUS$10.00

COCKTAILS

HALSEY HOOCHUS$8.00

OFF BROADUS$8.00

BLOCK PARTY PUNCHUS$8.00

ALL THE SMOKEUS$8.00

WINE

PROSECCO Le Culture "Fagher" Italy 2019US$8.00

ORANGE Maison Noir "New Noir", Oregon 2022US$8.00

ROSE McBride Sisters, CaliforniaUS$8.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC | HH Rain, South Africa 2022US$8.00

CHARDONNAY Longevity, California, 2019US$8.00

VERDEJO | HH Gulp Hablo, Spain 2022US$8.00

PINOT NOIR Maison Noir "OPP", Oregon 2020US$8.00

GARNACHA Gulp Hablo, Spain 2022US$8.00

DRAFT BEER

ROTATING LOCAL SELECTIONSUS$6.00

What 20 people are saying

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