This is our first visit to this restaurant. We went specifically for the Oktobererfest offerings. The atmosphere was that of a neighborhood bar with large TV screens and a family friendly restaurant. We had the knockwurst, bratwurst and Sauerbraten. The food and service were good. Our major complaint was that the prices charged at the restaurant were almost twice what was advertised on the web. For example the Sauerbraten was advertised at $14.95, but we were charged $29.95. read more

The Golden Pub - Inerterior of restaurant - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

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This is all about the burger. I remember coming here for dinner with my parent for prime rib and back then the best salad bar. So when I got asked where I wanted to go this weekend and a good burger was mentioned I was all in. Why this has not been a regular for me the burger lover is beyond me! I had the best burger. I like em rare. Mooing rare. And a lot of restaurants won't do that anymore. I got the juiciest tasty thick burger. The bun is grilled and charred which adds that a layer of grill flavor that you don't often get. And the price is crazy reasonable. I have friends that come for the steak all the time and love it. They also do prime rib specials. read more

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I have been coming to this local restaurant since I was a kid growing up. The decor is the same inside which makes it so fun and nostalgic. It is a BBQ/grilling restaurant at heart. You come here for grilled and bbq things. All of the food is good, but those are outstanding. They do basics very well. The steaks are juicy and tender. They are exactly as you request, even on the very rare side how I like it. The burgers are delicious. I don't understand why anyone would go for a fast food burger when this quality is right here for about the same price. True story. The burger is superb. Tender, juicy and delicious. And the fires are always crispy outside and soft inside. read more

The Golden Pub - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

I will never understand why this gem is not rated higher here. I've been coming here for years now and I can confidently state that I have never had a bad meal. Tonight I'm having a new dish for me that's shrimp, spinach, lump crab eat and penne with a lovely pink vodka sauce. It is absolutely delicious!! My friend is having the broiled sea scallops with mashed and broccoli and green beans and she loves it too! All of the food is made in house and served by very pleasant and knowledgeable servers. If you get a chance to eat here you must, you won't be disappointed!! read more

My new years salvation for NJ, friendly staff, good German beer, very happy to find a place that is welcoming and GOOD

This place is the best. There is a good, very good atmosphere here. The food is very good and not expensive. The chef is a very nice and good person. And the service is irreplaceable You can have a very good time with them :) I love this place and I will definitely come back here again and again! I have to try every soup here because I've already eaten two and they were irreplaceable read more

The Golden Pub - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

The place is soooo Seventies. The barbecue is good. I would be reviewing the food but what struck me was how awful the staff was while we were eating and leaving, They close at 9 pm, we were finishing our meal around 8 pm. A swarm of workers come and start folding and removing the chairs and line them up at the entrance. The place is one big dining room so all this activity is happening before us. That was annoying. My mom is in a wheelchair and when we started to get ready to leave a lady comes over and takes our plates then starts spraying windex while my husband is adjusting the wheel chair practically spraying him in the face. When we were trying to get out the door all the chairs were crowding the exit! Wheelchair accessible? No. Food was ok. Server who took our order was very energetic and pleasant. read more

My family loves this place. No frills and outdated decor and music but it adds to the charm and is cozy. Soups are always delicious. We especially love their German bean soup that they had during Oktoberfest. Chef, please have it more often! Sliced filet mignon with onions and mushrooms is my favorite entree. Finished with a slice of their homemade cheesecake. Place is affordable and we leave feeling happy. read more

great food always! Love the bartender! Have to visit more often the place deserves it! read more

5 stars for the wiener schnitzel from the Oktoberfest menu offered in Sep & Oct, $23 for a thin perfectly fried pork cutlet accompanied by an equally perfectly fried potato pancake with apple sauce and sour cream, matched with a draft hefeweizen this was heaven. Also tried the knackwurst and bratwurst platter, loved the warm potato salad dressed with broth and a hint of vinegar but the red cabbage was dried out argh. The smoke wafting thru the parking lot and patio convinced us to try the Memphis-style bbq pork, just $6 for a fantastic sandwich with a side of coleslaw. So even when there's no German food you'll do fine here. Six taps (Guinness Blue Moon Stella Yuengling Coors light and Weihenstephan) plus full bar. This is a low-key place for locals, offers an early bird menu, low noise perfect for adult conversation, slow service tho better be patient. I'm definitely a fan. read more

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I've only been there once. Their fried flounder was good. It was a nice portion. I may decide to go back. I haven't decided.

The service was terrible, was ignored and waited an hour to get food - if you're a regular and known, you got served 1st. Did not say that they charged for refills - shrimp was rubbery - the place smelled of age -- hamburgers were ok, but for the price, not worth it -- won't go back. I'm sure the regulars love the place, but if you're not a regular, good luck. read more

I have been wanting to visit this place for some time. I was highly disappointed in the service and ambiance. I didn't get to try the food as I left before the entre arrived. The place was busy with the local crowd I guess but my boyfriend and I felt very awkward and out of place due to the fact that they had a specific culture we didn't match in. Waiter barely checked in on us and even just getting us water was a chore for them. We ended up paying for whatever we had received and left. read more

The staff is so friendly and everything on the menu is equally nice. This is a very affordable old fashioned place. More and more places charge joke "inflation" prices and could care less. It's a gem! read more

Wanted to have a drink and an appetizer. I ordered the Clams oreganata, they were so tough couldn't chew them had to spit them out. What a waste of money. The staff is great, the food not so much. Will not go back. A girl that worked there hasn't been back in 3yrs. That says a lot. read more

My mother is in Kessler after visiting her stopped to get something to eat here. The ambiance was a very local place very comfortable atmosphere. The food was very good portions were great I had Philly cheesesteak and my dad chicken franchise both where great. Waiter very attentive will definitely return read more

If your looking for elegance and atmosphere your in the wrong spot . If your looking for great,home cooked comfort food than stop in. It's a small , unassuming spot and there are a lot of older people and they seem to have ALOT of regulars . The prices are great especially for what you get . They have a "cold" seafood that has some of the best shrimp I have eaten which they charge .75 cents a piece for! The entrees all come with a soup or salad. I chose the sole it was delish and had a baked potato has a side and fresh veggies. They do have a small bar , nothing too impressive but decent read more

Great food! The prime rib is excellent. The lobster special is awesome (call ahead for that one). The tiramisu and rice pudding are out of this world. The staff is alway great and if you ask her what kind of salad dressings they have she knows them by heart. Definitely make this place a frequent spot on your dining tours. read more

DISGUSTING, RUDE and DECEPTIVE. I ordered a gentleman Jack neat for me and my coworker and I sat down to drink it and it tasted like somebody melted it with ice and then strained it back in the bottle I don't know what they did but it was all watered down and it was disgusting it was upsetting my stomach and when I told the owner or some little guy in a chef suit - about it he offered me another drink but got very rude and combative out of no where ?!!!! and I just came off of a 12 hour shift and I wasn't in the mood for it. But they were very rude and confrontational when they are the ones that made the mistake by watering down their bottle of gentleman jack . I've been a bartender for over 20 years and I know what certain liquor is supposed to taste like this was disgusting. I def don't recommend this place to say to say the least. Garbage. read more

Delicious soups Delicious crab cakes Delicious sauerbraten Delicious German potato salad and red cabbage Delicious German chocolate cake Excellent service read more

The Golden Pub - Delicious crab cakes Delicious soups Delicious Saurbaten with potato pancakes 5 Stars! - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

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I'm sure the food would of been better if the service wasn't so bad. My husband had the sauerbraten. He said it was pretty good. I ordered the lobster clam bake. It was brought to the table with no utensils or drawned butter. By the time the overwhelmed waiter came back everything was cold. What a shame. On top of it the man sitting at the next table had his phone on very loud so we could all hear what he was watching on you tube as he was passing gas. Will I go back... not sure. Maybe it will depend on if gasman is sitting next to us. And I will not order the lobster clam bake if I do go back. read more

Been there so many times i lost count!"fresh beer, great food, really great. Huge jumbo shrimp, you can order by the piece, clams as well ...the specials are always worth getting. The prices are low. The dining room is big, and the portions are filling. The waitresses are constantly checking on us, the desserts are small but tasty. My wife had one bad meal. But it was one out of about 30. They made up for it. The decor is outdated, but clean and neat. Bring cushions for your chair, you're going to be there a while. Especially if the homemade pecan pie is on the board that day! read more

Me and the hubby decided to eat here since it was across the way from Kessler where we were visiting my dad and plus it had a huge sign for RIBS!!!! As soon as you walk in don't be expecting a 5 star meal at a 5 star restaurant. This place does serve its purpose of killing your hunger if you're starving. I ordered the ribs (had to try it) and hubby got a burger. The salads our meals came with was a typical salad thrown together...nothing special. The ribs were alright I guess...I've had better. Hubby's burger was more appealing to me and wished I got that instead. So dont go crazy and order anything too fancy or you'll be disappointed. This place reminded me of a diner or kinda like a Ponderosa (remember those??) but Ponderosa is better...just saying. Our waitress was very nice. read more

Absolutely love this place. Their food is delicious. Seafood always fresh , steaks cooked to perfection. Portions are big and prices are reasonable . I enjoyed myself every time I go I recommend it to everyone. read more

The GOLDEN PUB ; This is an extreme asset to Bergen County, New Jersey and the whole East Coast. My In-Laws were Staches first customers. We come here not often enough. Raising cost basis is not as well but in any location they do need to make profits or go Chapter 11/7. It is clean, has lower prices than most locations with much better food quality. The staff he hires remains for decades so he does take care of them well I wager. Going back again real soon as I have to ReNew my New Jersey Drivers Licenses at the State Motor Vehicle office in Lodi, Bergen County, New Jersey. This is so close to it too ..about seven minutes or so. That old adage is such a perfect fit. (( TRY IT YOUALL WILL LIKEIT)) read more

Celebrated dad's 80th birthday here. The ribs here are amazing also we tried several seafood dishes went there three times in a week and we loved every thing we ordered. Also the soups are so delicious and the salads fresh. Great price too read more

Great food and much to choose from! Always fresh and done well, ample portions! From appetizers to entrees worth the price!

No this place isnt that great... this isnt what it was suppose to be very disappointed. I thought this place had more than what we got. I wish it was alot better than what it is. read more

The Golden Pub - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

A great spot for eating with friends because everyone can choose just what they like - the Golden Pub has a huge menu and regardless of which section you order off of they do it well. Some favorites include the ribs (falling off the bone perfection), grilled scallops, filet tips, chicken parm, or anything with their homemade Italian dressing. I've also found them to be flexible with my changing dietary restrictions (eg chicken parm without breaded/fried chicken). Whatever I order, it's always well prepared and delicious. The service is friendly and familiar, and there's not a ton of staff turnover which is always a good sign. Family-run, community-oriented business with an experienced and friendly owner. Always love eating at this delicious home style restaurant. read more

This was my first visit to The Golden Pub but, it won't be my last. A group of us had decided to dine here on the suggestion of one of our participants and we were not disappointed. We ordered the BBQ Sampler, BBQ Sandwich, burger and the Sliced Filet. I had the sliced filet and it was so tender and cooked perfectly. Baked potato and steamed veggies came with as well as a cup of VERY good New England Clam Chowder. I couldn't believe that I had a choice of five soups! Most places give three. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and, unfortunately, no one had room for dessert! We'll have to return and be sure to try those as well! read more

I went here on a Sunday around 5 PM. The food here was great! It started with amazing bread. Then I got the BBQ platter and my boyfriend had the baked ravioli. Both were great. We also got a side of garlic bread which was very good. I got a strawberry margarita which was a great deal. Definitely will be back! read more

The Golden Pub - Strawberry margarita! - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Nice menu and almost anything you could wants. Food was good and served well, but staff could be little friendlier. Upon entering many tables left dirty, but they did handle after while. Would go back knowing how good the food was. read more

This place is offensive to me. They claim to be about BBQ when its not.. Here's the breakdown Food: 0 Stars: This place is an absolute fraud! This place doesn't know anything about "Memphis BBQ" First off Memphis BBQ is more about the dry rub than it is about BBQ sauce. Second, in Memphis style BBQ they use more of a vinegar sauce than the traditional Kansas City style Sweet BBQ sauce that we all like ( Think Sweet baby Ray's) Third, BBQ especially if it is smoked as they claim it is, has a smoke ring around the meat which indicates low and slow cooking. They fail on all counts. I had their chicken and ribs and it was god awful. The sauce was bland and they used way too much on the meat. They also have a clam bar which looks like it hasn't been changed for a week. Service: 0 Stars: The lady who took my order was grumpy and nasty. I was very offended. Atmosphere: 1 star: It looks like it never left the 1970's DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! It is one of the worst places I have ever been too. read more

People who give a bad review of this place are simply ignorant and don't understand what kind of place it is. The prices are inexpensive and it's a nice local place. The dry rub ribs are absolutely off the charts. The raw bar is also one of the best. Everything else is stilly pretty good though. I'm a big ribs guy and these may be the best I've ever had (ps the dummy who complained that their not really Memphis cause they aren't dry rub, DIDN'T order the DRY RUB!) So you wanna bring the whole fam to a nice place an not wait on line for two hours and not spend a fortune, this place is great. read more

Ok.... so. First of all, the premise for my visit before checking reviews was due to my desperation. Grams is at Kessler across the street. I'm going to pewk typing this. I walk in. Smells like rotted ass. The rag the miserable lady that was cleaning the table was using hasn't been washed...in years. She must have already killed her sense of smell. Smelled horrendous. She abruptly took our order... I wanted to run but with two kids in tow, I was stuck. I ordered the sizzling steak. With mushrooms and onion. I hade two crackers. My steak was a grilled muscle. I swear. Will not lie. It was seasoned with air. Yep. Air. No salt and no pepper. The mushrooms were raw. Yep! Nothing was sizzlin' I can't. I'm going to go pewk. The oyster bar looked like hell. I wouldn't eat from there if I was a fly. Rather eat shit. I'm sad. I was so hungry and couldn't eat more than crackers. The plates. The plates were soooo old not a spot on them looked shiny. They were dull. The whole place was DULL. If ure looking to kill ureself this might be a good place to go for ure last meal. Most depressive place I've ever been. I'm done. Going to pewk. read more

AVOID THIS PLACE!!!!!! The first time I went here was for a birthday party and enjoyed the food and atmosphere but when I went back the 2nd time with my friends.... totally different. The service was horrible, the food was under cooked. We decided to leave a very small tip for the lack of service and bad food, as we were getting into our cars the hosts runs into the parking lot to demand more money which is completely unfair. With this being said we will DEFINITELY NOT be returning back to this place. read more

Ok so we tried Que Pasta across the street last week and we wanted to try this one at some point in time and that happened to be today. Before we parked I checked here to check their reviews and to my dismay I see 2 and a half stars. I always like to give places the benefit of doubt if I see at least someone has given 5 or 4 stars, but omg we couldn't even take the food to go cause it was so bad. I feel bad cause the waiter was very forgetful but he was nice. At one point I asked him for my drink and he looked down at my empty cup and said "ok, I'll get that for you" and there was only ONE other table there with customers who were there before us and we're a small group. 7 minutes pass by of me watching him talk to another employee, fiddle with his fingers, go back and forth between the customer area and the back (mind you, there's no customers because the other group already left) and I still had no drink. I needed my drink so bad too! It was hard to put down that food since it tasted like something out of an episode of "restaurant nightmares"... I really think they should ask for help from a professional that has owned a restaurant that has kept its momentum... I was told that many years back when it first opened that the food was good, but it's barely edible... Someone else left a review with 5 stars but wrote that this isn't a 5 star restaurant. Just ask yourself if that makes sense. I still feel bad for the girl cleaning table (young maybe early twenties) and the waiter (late 40s maybe early 50s), because they weren't bad people BUT I WISH we were so friggin warned about the food. And who serves pasta, ITALIAN PASTA, with a spoon? And chicken parm isn't suppose to be soggy with a watered down sauce. And the ribs were horrible. THIS IS WHAT THEYRE SUPPOSED TO SPECIALIZE IN! Just don't do the mistake we did and pay an almost $50 bill on food you can't even take home for someone else to eat. read more

The Golden Pub - Omg... The wrong pasta noodles were used, the chicken tasted OLD and very horrible, the sauce was VERY watered down. - American Near Me - Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Avoid it. The big Memphis BBQ sign out front would suggest a specialty that you would expect to find done well. Well, "no" and "NO." My lunch partner had a burger which she said was alright (no big points there as anyone should be able to do that). The sodas were flat, and don't get me started on the Godiva cheesecake (kinda small and smashed up?!?) I can say it was inexpensive (whoopee) Run, don't walk, away... read more

I went to this place for dinner because it said it had Memphis BBQ and my boyfriend decided he didn't want Que Pasta at the last minute. It wasn't expensive but I wouldn't go back. read more

The sign saying Memphis Barbecue brought me into this place because there are few things I like better than smoky dry-rubbed ribs. I was seated right away, but it took a while to get a menu. Strike one. I ordered the Memphis ribs and a draught Guinness which came in a 12 oz. Miller Light glass, which is heresy. Strike two. My overcooked, stringy ribs came about 15 minutes later. While there was a definite smoke ring and pleasantly smoky flavor, the crust on the ribs was actually crunchy; not a good thing in Barbecue. The meat was tough and broke into strings while I sawed through it with the dull serrated knife they gave me. Strike three. The accompanying beans were vinegary and obviously came from a can and the cole slaw tasted like the stuff I get at the supermarket deli. Add the slow service and it all adds up to a place I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Pass it by. read more