Avenel BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Avenel BBQ, a delightful gem nestled in Avenel, NJ, serving authentic Portuguese cuisine infused with BBQ flair. This family-owned restaurant is renowned for its generous portions and warm service, ensuring every guest feels at home. The menu is a vibrant tapestry, featuring standout appetizers like Garlic Shrimp and Portuguese Sausage, alongside comforting soups that set the tone for your meal.
For mains, the Chicken and Rib Combo garners rave reviews for its flavor and value. Dishes like the House Style Picadinho and perfectly seasoned steak sandwiches promise a culinary journey through the heart of Portugal. Patrons appreciate the accommodating options, including outdoor seating and takeout, making it easy to enjoy delicious meals wherever you are. Join the community of satisfied diners and savor the unforgettable dishes at Avenel BBQ.
Appetizers
Garlic Shrimp App
Shrimp sauted in garlic sauce
Butterfly Shrimp
(10) Served with side of tartar sauce
Portuguese Sausage
Topped w/ pickled vegetables
Mozzarella Sticks
(8) Served with side of marinara sauce.
Buffalo Wings
(10) Served with side of bleu cheese dressing.
Fried Calamari
Served with side of marinara sauce.
Chicken Fingers w/ Fries
4 Chicken Fingers
Beef Empanadas
Chicken Empanadas
Pork Empanadas
Shrimp Cake
Cod Cake
3 Shrimp Cakes
3 Codfish Cakes
Small Soup
Large Soup
Soup
Sandwiches
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Lettuce, Tomato, Onions Served w/ Fries
Steak Sandwich
Lettuce, Tomato, Onions Served w/ Fries
Pork Sandwich
Lettuce, Tomato, Onions Served w/ Fries
Shredded Chicken Sandwich
Onions, Peppers, Mozz cheese Served w/ Fries
Shredded Pork Sandwich
Onions, Peppers, Mozz cheese Served w/ Fries
1/2 BBQ Chicken
4 pieces white and dark meat
BBQ Chicken
Whole Chicken Grilled over open Flames
1/2 Spicy Lover's Chicken
4 pieces white and dark meat finished w/Piri Piri
Spicy Lover's Chicken
Whole Chicken finished w/ Piri Piri
1/2 Chicken in Lemon Sauce
2 Chicken Breast in Lemon Sauce
Chicken in Lemon Sauce
4 Chicken Breasts in Lemon Sauce
1/2 Chicken in Garlic Sauce
2 Chicken Breasts in Garlic Sauce
Chicken in Garlic Sauce
4 Chicken Breasts in Garlic Sauce
1/2 Grilled Chicken Breast
3 pieces seasoned in a blend of spices
Grilled Chicken Breast
6 pieces seasoned in a blend of spices
Grilled Chicken Salad
1/2 Chicken Francese
Chicken Francese
CHICKEN
PORK
1/2 BBQ Spare Ribs
4 Ribs cooked over open flame grill
BBQ Spare Ribs
7 Ribs cooked over open flame grill
1/2 Spicy Lovers Spare Ribs
4 Ribs Finished w/ Piri Piri
Spicy Lovers Spare Ribs
7 ribs Finished w/ Piri Piri
1/2 Pork Cutlets
4 pieces seasoned w/ blend of spices
Pork Cutlets
8 pieces seasoned w/blend of spices
Pork Chops
2 pieces seasoned w/ blend of spices
Pork Belly
3 pieces seasoned w/ blend of spices
1/2 BBQ Beef Ribs
2 Ribs Seasoned w/ blend of spices
BBQ Beef Ribs
4 Beef Short Ribs Seasoned w/ blend of spices
Sirloin Cap
3 pieces of Picanha
Shell Steak
Flame Grilled Shell Steak
T-Bone Steak
Flame Grilled T-bone
Portuguese Steak
Grilled Steak topped with a slice of ham & 1 egg with gravy
Beef
Combos
BBQ Chicken & Pork Rib Combo
4pc White & Dark Meat Chicken & 4 Pork Spare Ribs
BBQ Chicken & Beef Rib Combo
4pc White and Dark Meat Chicken on the Bone & 2 Beef Short Ribs
1/2 Pork Rib 1/2 Beef Ribs
4 Pork Ribs & 2 Beef Ribs
Special Mixed Grill
1/2 BBQ Chicken, 2 Beef Ribs, 2 Pork Ribs, 1/2Chourico
Mega Combo
1/2 BBQ Chicken, 2 Beef Ribs, 2 Picanha, 2 Pork Belly, 1/2 Chourico
1/2 Chicken Cubes
All white meat sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
Chicken Cubes
All white meat sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
1/2 Pork Cubes
Boneless Pork meat sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
Pork Cubes
Boneless Pork meat sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
1/2 Beef Cubes
Boneless Beef sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
Beef Cubes
Boneless Beef sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
Chicken/Pork Cubes
Boneless Chicken Breast & Pork meat sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
Chicken/Beef Cubes
Boneless Beef & Chicken Breast sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
Pork/Beef Cubes
Boneless Beef & Pork meat sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy
All 3 Cubes
Boneless Beef, Pork & Chicken Breast Cubes sauted w/ peppers, onions and house made gravy topped with Chourico and Shrimp.
Cubes
Fish
1/2 Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce for 1
Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce for 2
1/2 Grilled Salmon
One piece of Grilled Salmon steak
Grilled Salmon
Two pieces of Grilled Salmon steak
Grilled Cod
Grilled and served w/ Vegetables, Boiled Potatoes topped w/ onions and peppers
Boiled Cod
Grilled and served w/ Vegetables, Boiled Potatoes topped w/ onions and peppers
Red Snapper
Whole Grilled fish
Rice
Yellow Rice w/ peas and carrots
Fries
Veggies
Salad
Mixed Green Salad- Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, with house dressing
Red Beans
Made w/ Pork Meat
Black Beans
SIDES
Desserts
Tres Leches
Buttery Cake soaked w/ 3 Milks and a Vanilla Whipped Cream topping
Flan
Caramel Custard Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Cheese Cake
Serradura
Sawdust Pudding (Airy cream layered with crumbled Maria cookies)
Tiramisu
Water Bottle
Castello
Coke Can
Diet Coke Can
Gingerale Can
Sprite Can
Orange Can
Guarana Can
Lemon Snapple
Snapple Apple
Mango Snapple
Kiwi Strawberry Snapple
Diet Snapple
Sumol Orange Can
Sumol Pineapple Can
2L Coke
2L Diet Coke
2L Orange
2L Sprite
2L Gingerale
2L Guarana
2L Sumol Orange
2L Sumol Pineapple
Drinks
Lunch Specials
L.S. Chicken
Served with Rice or Fries
L.S. Pork Ribs
Served with Rice or Fries
L.S. Small Steak w/ Egg
Served with Rice or Fries
L.S. Chicken Breast in Lemon Sauce
Served with Rice or Fries
L.S. Pork Steaks w/ Mushroom
Served with Rice or Fries
L.S. Pork Steak w/ Onions
Served with Rice or Fries