Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson - New Jersey

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   Arturo

   Toronto

   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

   Greater Boston

   17 reviews

   vip
   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

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 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

   New York City

   34 reviews

   vip
   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

   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

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 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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    DianeD

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Same pleasant atmosphere, same pleasant servers but the food is a big downgrade from Marcus B&P. I was warned about that before I went, but I gave it a try anyway. I had the beef brisket, which was unlike any brisket I have ever seen, the cut of meat was unidentifiable. It was stringy, tough, and greasy. I had a side of collard greens that were soupy and too sweet. This was accompanied by two slices of slightly stale supermarket style white bread. It was disappointing, but Vibe BBQ is not a great option compared to the prior restaurant. It's unlikely I will be back even though I work right across the street .
    

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